For you know
quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a
thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (NLT)
Wilmer McLean was a farmer in the Shenandoah Valley in
1861. In the spring of that year two
powerful armies met on his property—the Union army under General McDowell and
the Confederate army under General Beauregard. The bloodiest war in American
history began at Bull Run, a creek that ran through McLean's property.
McLean was not at all sure why the armies were
fighting, but he was quite sure he did not want them fighting on his property. If he could not change the course of the war,
he at least did not have to be part of it. McLean decided to sell out and go where the
war would never find him.
He chose the most obscure place in the whole country—or
so he thought – an old house in the village of Appomattox Court House,
Virginia. Four years later General Grant
was pursuing General Lee through Virginia. In Appomattox County, Grant sent a message to
Lee asking him to meet and sign a truce. The place where they met to sign the peace
that ended the Civil War was Wilmer McLean's living room!
Some things you cannot get away from.[1]
The coming of Christ to claim His bride, the church,
will be suddenly, without warning.
Remember, Jesus Christ described His coming as a “thief in the night”.
And the thief rarely sends a telegram, email, tweet or
text to announce his presence; he never uses the front door. He’s in and out before you know what
happened!
For you, today
I pray you’re ready.
If not, turn to God now and place your trust in Jesus Christ. Forgiveness of sin is the “readiness factor”
for the arrival of the thief.
And while you’re at it, tell somebody else today, a
friend, relative, neighbor or co-worker that you’re ready; you’re prepared for
when the thief arrives.
It’s called Advent; preparing for His coming!
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