I Am Coming Soon
Revelation 22:16–21
16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll.
19 And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
📖 “I Am Coming Soon” – The Meaning of the Second Coming
When Jesus promised, “I am coming soon,” He did not simply refer to chronological time. His words carry certainty, imminence, and inevitability. Though God patiently waits so that more souls may be saved, the day will surely come. For the early church, this promise was the greatest comfort and hope; for us today, it calls for a life of continual readiness.
📖 Living with the Hope of His Coming
The Second Coming is the central axis of Christian life.
- Looking to eternity rather than the present: When we set our hope on eternity, we can live faithfully in the present.
- Living by heavenly standards: As Paul exhorts, “Set your hearts on things above” (Col 3:1), not on worldly values.
- Living watchfully: Since His coming will be like a thief in the night, we must live not in indulgence but in holiness.
📖 Abounding in the Work of the Lord
Paul defined eschatological faith as being those who “always abound in the work of the Lord” (1 Cor 15:58).
- The Lord’s work is never in vain.
- The Lord’s work is what pleases Him.
- The Lord’s work leads to heavenly reward. Salvation is given by grace, but reward is given according to faithfulness and devotion.
📖 The Attitude of the Prepared – Maranatha Faith
The early church greeted one another with “Maranatha” (“Come, Lord Jesus”).
This was not just a greeting, but a confession of their eschatological faith. We too must live with the tension of “What if today were that day?”
📖 The Vanity of the World and the Eternity of Heaven
The Preacher declared, “Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is meaningless.”
- All worldly achievements will eventually fade.
- True satisfaction is found only in heaven.
- Fixing our eyes on heaven allows us to rightly interpret life on earth.
C.S. Lewis once said, “Aim at heaven and you will get earth ‘thrown in’: aim at earth and you will get neither.”
📖 The Bible’s Last Word – Grace
Revelation closes with: “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people” (22:21).
- The conclusion of Scripture is grace.
- Salvation is grace, life is grace, and eternal glory is grace.
- The believer’s life begins with grace and ends with grace.
📖 Christ’s Coming as the Morning Star
Jesus called Himself “the bright Morning Star.” The morning star shines just before dawn, signaling that night is ending and a new day is about to break. His return will be the final morning star of history and the beginning of eternal glory.
Therefore, we must live today as prepared servants, faithful stewards, and believers who endure to the end.
💡 Reflection Q&A
1. What is the meaning behind Jesus’ promise, “I am coming soon,” given two thousand years ago?
- It assures us of the certainty of God’s redemptive plan.
- It emphasizes the imminence of Christ’s return.
- It reveals that His return is inevitable under God’s sovereign will.
- It offers comfort and hope to believers facing suffering.
2. How did the early church apply the hope of Christ’s return to their daily lives?
- They confessed their hope daily through the word “Maranatha.”
- They lived with watchfulness, guarding against compromise and worldliness.
- They lived faithfully in the present, making choices that pleased the Lord in light of eternity.
3. What spiritual posture should believers have as they await the Second Coming?
- Stay awake and ready for the Lord’s return.
- Hold fast in faith and hope, clinging to His promise.
- Live in obedience and faithfulness, fulfilling our calling.
- Offer thanks and praise in every circumstance.
4. What priorities should believers set as they look toward the end times?
- Live with a Kingdom-centered perspective.
- Abound in the Lord’s work, making it a priority.
- Obey and uphold Scripture in daily life.
- Keep hearts ready through repentance and holiness.
5. What can faithful believers look forward to when Christ returns?
- The joy of heavenly reward.
- The fullness of salvation and restoration.
- God’s abiding presence and blessing forever.
- Eternal life with Jesus Christ in glory.