‘And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.’ John 14:3

Waiting is hard, isn’t it? Especially when you are young and are expecting a gift. I remember in my pre-teen years, when I was less jaded, waiting for my birthday or a festive occasion. I would wake early on the morning in question filled with anticipation, with butterflies in my stomach.

Then there is the waiting for someone you love like a relative or your husband or wife when you haven’t seen them in a while. I recall my excitement recently when my cousin, from overseas, let me know that she going to be in my vicinity for a few days. I had not seen her in almost a decade and was so excited that she was coming that I put reminders in my calendars and locked down all the arrangements to maximise my time with her. We had a great day.

So, can you imagine what it will be like when we know that Jesus is coming back? But wait, we know that, don’t we? There are so many signs of the times that are rapidly being fulfilled that one of the dangers is we spend too much time in the newspapers and not enough time in ‘the book’.

Waiting is hard, yes but it will be worth it! And yes, it won’t be long.

The Winans sing ‘It won’t be long’. Click on the picture to listen.