Maranatha, is an Aramaic word that translates as: Our Lord, come! I'm sure many of you have heard of the prediction by Harold Camping for the end of the world tomorrow, May 21, 2011. My understanding is he has figured out some biblical mathematical formula to confirm his prediction. Also, there are facebook "Looting after the Rapture" events popping up. As well as "Rapture Parties" and other similarly titled events. Both these turn of events give me pause.
Mr. Camping, I hope, is trying to get the attention of believers and non-believers to the truth of the bible when it says Jesus will return. I hope this is his goal. I don't know. Maybe he truly believes he knows the date and time of our Lord's return. This "knowing" is not biblical, but on the other hand, a firm denial of this speculation is not biblical. We are promised that no man knows when the Lord will return. I've always felt comfort in this. Don't get me wrong, tomorrow would be a GREAT day for the Lord to return. I pray, often, for Him to not tarry long. So, I guess we will see what tomorrow will bring.
As far as the parties and looting events planned for May 22, 2011. These truly make me sad. I know people are doing it as a joke and making light of the PREDICTION. I know (or really really hope) this is a mocking of Mr. Camping and NOT a mocking of our Lord or His return. The bible warns us of those mocking our Lord's return or His timing.
I'm certainly not a bible scholar. I usually don't use this blog to preach or get up on a soapbox. I hope this didn't appear like that. I do care about people. I do want everyone to come to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I believe in the Great Commission and try to show my christian faith in my everyday life. I pray this prediction brings people to an understanding of their need for a savior. I pray they turn to God and repent of their sins. I pray this every day, not just the day before The End Of The World.
Maranatha! Our Lord, come!
Mr. Camping, I hope, is trying to get the attention of believers and non-believers to the truth of the bible when it says Jesus will return. I hope this is his goal. I don't know. Maybe he truly believes he knows the date and time of our Lord's return. This "knowing" is not biblical, but on the other hand, a firm denial of this speculation is not biblical. We are promised that no man knows when the Lord will return. I've always felt comfort in this. Don't get me wrong, tomorrow would be a GREAT day for the Lord to return. I pray, often, for Him to not tarry long. So, I guess we will see what tomorrow will bring.
As far as the parties and looting events planned for May 22, 2011. These truly make me sad. I know people are doing it as a joke and making light of the PREDICTION. I know (or really really hope) this is a mocking of Mr. Camping and NOT a mocking of our Lord or His return. The bible warns us of those mocking our Lord's return or His timing.
I'm certainly not a bible scholar. I usually don't use this blog to preach or get up on a soapbox. I hope this didn't appear like that. I do care about people. I do want everyone to come to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I believe in the Great Commission and try to show my christian faith in my everyday life. I pray this prediction brings people to an understanding of their need for a savior. I pray they turn to God and repent of their sins. I pray this every day, not just the day before The End Of The World.
Maranatha! Our Lord, come!
