Half an Hour to Midnight

Just thinking…

       What if we were told that at midnight tonight our world would be turned upside down- that something major would take place?  At half an hour before that, where would we be and what would we be thinking?  Here are some things that did or could happen at midnight from the Bible:

And Moses said, Thus says Jehovah: About midnight I will go out into the midst of Egypt. And all the first-born in the land of Egypt shall die… Ex. 11:4,5

       This may seem like it wouldn’t affect us (if we were Israelites) but in fact, they also had to follow God’s instructions on how to keep safe.  Part of the process was to swipe blood from a spotless lamb on the lintel and doorposts of their houses, then stay inside, and if they didn’t, the destroyer would come in to them also (Ex. 12:22,23).  If they obeyed, Jehovah would protect them. Half an hour beforehand, were the people restless to leave?  Perhaps they were fearful to even move.  Did they truly believe, or just not want to take a chance it could happen?  Were they laughing, or somber or on their knees thanking God for His mercy?

In a moment they die, and a people are shaken at midnight and pass away; and the mighty shall be taken away without a hand. Jb. 34:20

       We shall all die for we are mortal man and have not yet been given incorruptible bodies.  Any one of us could die tonight at midnight.  So half an hour before that time what would you be doing?  Would you be hanging on to loved ones, getting things in order, emailing notes to all your family and friends, or begging God for more time?  Perhaps you’d be rejoicing that you’d see Him soon.  Perhaps you’d be mourning for the things you would not get to see (children growing up).  Either way, it is not in our hands and only the Lord knows the day and hour our mortal bodies will fail.  Perhaps that is why we should ALWAYS be ready!

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes! Go out to meet him. Mt. 25:6

       One day Jesus is returning for His bride.  Perhaps it will be at midnight.  What would you be doing then?  Partying, sleeping, pigging out, cavorting with friends, getting drunk, working to earn ‘precious’ cash or bathing, dressing in your white gown washed in the blood of the Lamb (Rv. 19:7; 7:14), and vigilantly waiting with anticipation for your beloved to come and get you?

 

       Well, it’s half an hour to midnight and I’m up posting, hoping someone, somewhere will want to be closer to the Lord, know Him more and develop a passion for Him.  I want everyone to be in Heaven one day because it’s going to be a glorious place with abounding life like we can’t even imagine.  The Lord is returning soon.  

Are you ready?  

Am I?