Insight for the Journey

A couple weeks ago I made the statement, “If your eschatological view causes you to check out on life, it’s the wrong view!” I stand by that statement. If there is one thing I want to convey through our study of eschatology, it is that any proper understanding of end-times should lead us to more responsible living; not less.

Many years ago the North Eastern states experienced a dramatic blackout at midday. For some reason it became dark at noon. Chickens went to roost, cows headed for the barn, people began to light lamps. The legislature in Connecticut was in session and everybody thought it was the end of the world. It was dark at noon! One legislator stood and moved that they adjourn so that they could go home and prepare to meet God. Another legislator stood and said, “Men, it either is or it is not the Day of Judgment. If it is not, there is no reason for adjournment. If it is, I choose to be found doing my duty.”

The Lord may come back very soon or He may not. Regardless, we should not go out and sit on a hillside and eat birdseed and watch for His coming. He doesn’t tell us to get panicky and wear big signs that say, “The end is near.” He just says, “Keep doing what you ought to be doing, but do it more intensely.”  Think clearly.  Love deeply.  Serve with your whole heart.  One day you will hear Him say, “Well done.”