Hello Church Family,
Throughout this sermon series, we have
explored several important
questions: What if we’ve been wrong?
What if God is silent? What if God says no?
What if you’re one step away? Each
question has challenged us to trust God
more deeply and to walk by faith rather
than by sight.
This Sabbath, we conclude our series with perhaps the most
significant question of all:
What if Jesus came today?
For many Christians, conversations about Christ’s return often
focus on current events, prophetic timelines, or signs of the
times. While the Bible certainly encourages us to recognize the
signs, Jesus consistently placed the greatest emphasis
somewhere else, not on calculating the date of His return, but
on cultivating hearts that are ready whenever He comes.
In Luke 12:35–40, Jesus paints a beautiful picture of servants
waiting expectantly for their master’s return. They remain
dressed, their lamps are burning, and they are prepared to
open the door immediately when they hear His knock. Their
readiness is not driven by fear but by love, expectancy, and
faithfulness.
That same invitation is extended to us today.
Readiness for Christ’s return is not merely about knowing
prophetic events or understanding biblical doctrine, important
as those are. It is about living each day in a growing relationship
with Jesus Christ. It is about allowing Him to shape our
character, strengthen our faith, and transform our hearts so
that His return becomes the fulfillment of our greatest hope.
If Jesus came today, would His arrival interrupt our plans, or
would it fulfill our deepest longing?
As Seventh-day Adventists, we proclaim the blessed hope of
Christ’s soon return. Yet that hope is not simply a doctrine we
defend, it is a promise that transforms the way we live today.
Every act of faithfulness, every moment of obedience, every
expression of love, and every opportunity to share the gospel
becomes preparation for that glorious day.
I invite you to join us this Sabbath as we conclude our What
If…? series and reflect together on Christ’s wonderful promise.
May we leave with renewed confidence, joyful expectation, and
hearts fully prepared to meet our coming King.
“Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20).
Pastor Raul Alvarez
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