How JESUS Will Return

Acts 1:9-11

King James Version

9 And when he had spoken these things, 

while they beheld, 

he was taken up; 

and a cloud received him out of their sight.

10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven 

as he went up, 

behold, 

two men stood by them in white apparel;

11 Which also said, 

Ye men of Galilee, 

why stand ye gazing up into heaven? 

this same Jesus, 

which is taken up from you into heaven, 

shall so come in like manner 

as ye have seen him go into heaven.

When I woke up this morning, I woke up to the idea that HOW Christ will return was of utmost importance.

Surely, the Holy SPIRIT of God was prodding me to explore it.

It had to be written, with the EXACT words depicting this glorious event, even as we don’t know "the time, nor the season", of Christ’s return.

But along the way, as I searched for the verses, I came upon the LAST instructions of Jesus to His disciples, so I wrote that first.

And now, this second part completes the whole picture, showing the verses of Jesus' return.

If Scripture said:

“…he was taken up; 

and a cloud received him out of their sight.”

Acts 1:9 (KJV)

And, that:

“this same Jesus, 

which is taken up from you into heaven, 

shall so come in like manner 

as ye have seen him go into heaven."

Acts 1:11 (KJV)

And Jesus also said:

27 And then shall they see 

the Son of man coming in a cloud 

with power and great glory.

Luke 21:27 (KJV) 

The Book of Revelation says:

7 Behold, 

he cometh with clouds; 

and every eye shall see him, 

and they also which pierced him: 

and all kindreds of the earth 

shall wail because of him. 

Even so, Amen.

Revelation 1:7 (KJV) 

Then, that means when Christ returns, He will also come out from a cloud -- in all His GLORY!

Of course, no one knows when.

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, 

no, not the angels of heaven, 

but my Father only.

Matthew 24:36 (KJV)

But there will be signs, for sure, and Jesus talks about it here.

The LORD Jesus will return for those eagerly waiting for him.

28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; 

and unto them that look for him 

shall he appear the second time 

without sin unto salvation.

Hebrews 9:28 (KJV)

John, the apostle, was also shown a vision of the LORD's return during the end times, this time, to make war.

11 And I saw heaven opened, 

and behold a white horse; 

and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, 

and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, 

and on his head were many crowns; 

and he had a name written, 

that no man knew, 

but he himself.

13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: 

and his name is called The Word of God.

14 And the armies which were in heaven 

followed him upon white horses, 

clothed in fine linen, 

white and clean.

15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, 

that with it he should smite the nations: 

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: 

and he treadeth the winepress 

of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh 

a name written, 

King Of Kings, 

And Lord Of Lords.

Revelation 19:11-16 (KJV)

Do you eagerly await the LORD’s return? 

I do.

Because of that "great voice out of heaven" that told John:

4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; 

and there shall be no more death, 

neither sorrow, 

nor crying, 

neither shall there be any more pain: 

for the former things are passed away.

Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

Like a child, I eagerly await the LORD, even as I feel, when I’m studying under the guidance of the Holy SPIRIT of God, my tiny hands clasp the LORD’s hand, and I skip and hop alongside Him, happy at the lessons I’m learning from the Lord Jesus.

And He looks down upon me, in great amusement, even as He knows the little one repents for all her many errors, desiring to be forgiven, and doing her best to know the EXACT instructions of the LORD, so she won’t err anymore.

At the end of the day, she closes her eyes, offering her life each night and day to the LORD, asking Him to lead the way, so she will remain on the path that He has paved for all of us.

All we need to do is follow Jesus, if we wish to share ETERNAL life with Him.

Everything starts with the desire to follow, and to love, after which, the Holy SPIRIT will complete our CHRIST education.

I do all these for myself, and I write all these for you, so we may rejoin Christ, on the day appointed by God, only because our hearts are worthy of the LORD.

We cannot rejoin the Lord, the way we are now.

The apostle John urged us to be worthy of Jesus:

28 And now, 

little children, 

abide in him; 

that, when he shall appear, 

we may have confidence, 

and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

1 John 2:28 (KJV) 

We must be born of the SPIRIT.

Only then can we understand things of the Spirit.

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"100 Bible Verses About Jesus Return"

Updated 18 January 2022

(Bible verses from biblegateway.com)

The LAST Instructions of JESUS

 

44 And he said unto them, 

These are the words which I spake unto you, 

while I was yet with you, 

that all things must be fulfilled, 

which were written in the law of Moses, 

and in the prophets, 

and in the psalms, 

concerning me.

45 Then opened he their understanding, 

that they might understand the scriptures,

46 And said unto them, 

Thus it is written, 

and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, 

and to rise from the dead the third day:

47 And that repentance and remission of sins 

should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

48 And ye are witnesses of these things.

49 And, behold, 

I send the promise of my Father upon you: 

but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, 

until ye be endued with power from on high.

50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, 

and he lifted up his hands, 

and blessed them.

51 And it came to pass, 

while he blessed them, 

he was parted from them, 

and carried up into heaven.

Luke 24:44-51 

King James Version

These were the last words of Jesus to His disciples, before He was taken up to heaven, after His Resurrection, appearing to His apostles one last time.

Before Jesus was taken into heaven, He had two (2) specific instructions for the apostles:

  1. “…that repentance and remission of sins

should be preached in his name among all nations,

beginning at Jerusalem.”

Luke 24:47 (KJV)

2. “…tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem,

until ye be endued with power from on high.”

Luke 24:49 (KJV)

Basing everything on the last words of Jesus, He wanted the apostles to start preaching about repentance in Jerusalem --only when they were “endued with power from on high”.

JESUS was particular about “repentance” and “remission” (forgiveness) of sins – to be “preached in his name among all nations”.

There have been many faithful who have done so, with great sacrifice and endurance.

May the WORD of God continue to bless this world, up until the time Jesus returns.

And that is for the next post.

Relevant articles on REPENTANCE and RECONCILIATION:

"The LORD Jesus Calls Us to Repentance"

"The Sanctification Process"

"How to Reconcile With God"

(Bible verses from biblegateway.com)

Updated 18 January 2022

I Knew 2020 Was Going to Be Something

JESUS told His apostles:

Matthew 13:11

King James Version

11 He answered and said unto them, 

Because it is given unto you to know 

the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, 

but to them it is not given.

Perhaps, I have a thing about numbers. 

Or, perhaps, it's just plain common sense.

First thing that came to mind about 2020?

Visual acuity.

Would my inner vision be clearer?

What would the world bring in 2020?

Those were my questions in the fall of 2019.

I just knew something would be different for the next year.

What, I didn't know what. 

But something significant happened to me in September, a day before my birthday. 

GOD made me born again.

I had become a changed person.

The events that led to that came from two videos on America, which completely changed my life.

Of how, America was a nation "begging for destruction", for it had parted ways with God.

The warning was sounded, and I, an Asian, somehow "heard" it, even as the videos were created sometime back.

Then I started reading the Bible, from Genesis, to the Four Gospels, to Revelation.

I was particularly drawn to Bible Prophecy, which led to the blog you're on now.

There was a very clear progression to things.

I wanted to know the WORDS of Jesus, JUST as He said them.

I felt I was being "alerted" to something, based on those videos. 

I filled lots of notebooks, and loose sheets, with verses that called to my soul.

Surely, the HOLY SPIRIT took pity upon this soul, hungering for CHRIST.

Then, I started writing the books.

And that was the time the covid crisis was brewing.

But what do I know?

I was tasked to write, not focus on the world.

As the world partied, I was cooped up writing, trying to learn more about Jesus.

The books came non-stop -- all 22 of them, in 36 days.

I knew I could write.

I knew I wrote fast.

But not this much.

Not this fast.

And not this intensely.

And without tiring.

I have to tell you that's how SPIRIT will fuel you, if you are really His.

Of course, God worked with what I had in my heart.

He made sure I had those dreams from decades ago.

He also made sure the time to de-code those dreams would come -- at His own choosing.

So, I dreamt, and worked, hoping to know ALL of God's TRUTH alone.

It was my most fervent desire.

I bugged Him, night and day.

And when He surfaced, I'm glad I was ready.

I wrote, from all the "prompts" and "inspiration", following each lead, every moment -- always backed by SCRIPTURE -- the WORD of GOD.

Then 2020 came, the covid crisis blew, and I knew God was on to something.

Everything is for a purpose, for a reason only known to God, though I honestly felt that those who don't love God, will reveal more of themselves, and their ways.

It's time they came out of hiding.

It's time they were revealed in plain sight.

True enough, if you are to go by the endless news and posts on social media and digital media, you'd see there would be truth in that.

Those who love you, are there for you.

Those who love GOD, and are true followers of JESUS, will become more of that.

Those who only care to enrich themselves, at the expense of others, are there, too.

Those who have had agendas for the longest time, can't wait to put everything in full force now.

Those who are confused, get even more confused.

Those who are angry, found a cause to espouse.

Only thing, others who have other agendas, found those causes handy, too, and piggy-backed on it.

Until finally, those people's cause got diluted, corrupted, and they deviate from the original purpose of their cause -- only because other people with different agendas got in on it, too.

And yes, the latter had the purse strings.

Who can you trust these days?

Only GOD.

Most still doesn't see that the only one with PERFECT vision is God.

He sees what we don't.

He knows what we don't.

Why is He not saying anything?

It's because JESUS will bring things to LIGHT.

Jesus, is the LIGHT of the world, after all.

Find your strength in Him.

Our peace lies in Him alone.

Your best friend these days will be the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD -- the One who will teach you, comfort you, and strengthen you.

The Holy SPIRIT's time has come.

We have to make way for the Spirit.

Our vision is limited.

God's isn't.

The CREATOR is in charge.

People wish they were, and that's were the problems began.

Instigated by the fallen one, of course.

And now, it's time to take off our muddied glasses, have God dissolve our spiritual cataracts, and see through the eyes of the Holy SPIRIT.

We had been blind too long.


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Updated 2 February 2024

Come Home to God Clean

10 Create in me a clean heart, 

O God; 

and renew a right spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10 

King James Version

That was King David's prayer to God, repenting for his sins, wishing to make things right with the LORD.

Jesus Himself told us how to be right with Him:

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:3 (KJV)

There is no guile in a child; but there is gall in adults.

A child's heart, mind, body, and spirit have not been corrupted by the world.

May we preserve the innocence of these children from God, for Jesus was adamant:

6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones 

which believe in me, 

it were better for him 

that a millstone were hanged about his neck, 

and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Matthew 18:6 (KJV)

How are we to be converted?

Again, Jesus, the SON of God is very clear about that.

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, 

I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, 

and thou hearest the sound thereof, 

but canst not tell whence it cometh, 

and whither it goeth: 

so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

John 3:5-8 (KJV)

The BIBLE has ALL the instructions that we may live right, and thus be clean in the eyes of the LORD.

One thing for sure, we cannot be with the Lord, tainted, and all.

We also don't know when Christ will come for His people.

All the more we have to be ready -- at ANY time.

But we are not without the "tools" for preparation.

Jesus left us the tools.

We have the resources.

We have the Bible, the WORD of God.

We have the best TEACHER of all -- the Holy SPIRIT of God -- the One who teaches us about JESUS, and the way back to God.

And we have to start now.

Related article:
"It is Time to Live Right By the LORD"

(All Bible verses from biblegateway.com)

Updated 18 January 2022

It is TIME to LIVE RIGHT by the LORD

Luke 18:8

King James Version

8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. 

Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, 

shall he find faith on the earth?

Will you be ready, when JESUS returns?

Will He find faith on this earth?

Or will people continue to live their lives, in this very abnormal state we're all in, covid and all.

Surely, as many things threaten our existence, it makes more sense to live right by the LORD, more than ever.

We are all mortals, and one day, we will all pass on.

Have we made peace with God?

Have we made peace with each other?

Have we focused on the "things above"?

Have we finally figured out what really matters in this world?

I believe, I have.

That has been the subject of my many blogs and posts, sharing with you verses that support my many discoveries about matters of the soul.

I focus on matters of the soul, for the soul matters.

We cannot rejoin God, with tainted souls.

JESUS did say:

Matthew 5:48 

King James Version

48 Be ye therefore perfect, 

even as your Father 

which is in heaven 

is perfect.

Is perfection possible?

It is, for Jesus showed us the WAY.

The SPIRIT of GOD became flesh, overcoming all the evils of the flesh, as He showed us the way back to the FATHER.

The uncorrupted SON of God, took on the body of man, so He can live among us, and show us the Way.

He suffered and died for our sins, but on the third day, the LORD Jesus rose again, and now sits at the right hand of the FATHER.

And it is true, He will come to judge us all, according to how we have lived our lives, and followed, or not followed the commandments God gave us.

Once you have become aware, especially as a born-again Christian, you can never go back to how you were before.

Every day becomes a step closer to GOD.

If you allow yourself to be taught by the HOLY SPIRIT, the way will be made easier, for everything becomes clearer.

But you must open your heart to JESUS, and allow Him to do His wonders in you.

He will definitely show you the WAY.

Every day will have meaning.

Every day will be filled with peace, love, and joy.

You will never be confused again about God, yourself, the world, and others.

Everything is revealed in Scripture.

For over 11 months, it's the Holy SPIRIT of God who leads me to the proper verse that supports a thought, or decision -- everything you're reading on this blog now.

When you are perfectly-attuned to God, your faith will become very strong, for there is nothing left but FAITH.

By your faith, you will live your life each day.

The world will have many cacophonic voices, but you will not be swayed.

You will not be made fearful, for your TRUST is in the LORD.

Do you wish to live that way, especially with the state of the world now?

If you wish to live by faith, you must SEEK the Lord, with ALL your heart.

Find comfort in this well-known verse:

Proverbs 3:5-6 

King James Version

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; 

and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, 

and he shall direct thy paths.

Only with the GUIDANCE of JESUS do we stand a chance in this world.

Without JESUS, we are nothing.

I completely stand by that.


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"Jesus is the Living Water and the Bread of Life"
"Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart"
"Is There Hope For the Future?"
"The LORD Jesus Calls Us to Repentance"
"Our Peace Lies in Jesus Alone"
"JESUS Bringing Things to Light"
"In Stillness is the KEY"
JESUS Son of GOD

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Updated 6 February 2024

The Hour of Preparation is NOW

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not 

in the counsel of the ungodly, 

nor standeth in the way of sinners, 

nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; 

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, 

that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; 

his leaf also shall not wither; 

and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

4 The ungodly are not so: 

but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, 

nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: 

but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalm 1:1-6 

King James Version

Are people prepared for when Jesus comes, this time around?

Do people care at all?

We do not know when God will send Jesus again, but Jesus clearly said:

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, 

no, not the angels of heaven, 

but my Father only.

Matthew 24:36 (KJV)

How, then are we to prepare for the LORD?

Perhaps, the real question is, do you care to be WITH the Lord?

If you believe in Jesus, and wish to follow Him, then you will read His instructions from SCRIPTURE, and allow the Holy SPIRIT of God to explain things to you as you study the WORD of God, and as you observe the world.

Only those who care to be WITH the Lord, would care to prepare.

They would do everything by God's Book, by Jesus' instructions, following the prompts of the Holy Spirit.

It is a daily discipline, a daily task, a daily devotion.

It is not difficult, if your heart is right with the LORD.

In fact, there is no other way to be, except to follow Jesus.

A person who wishes to be with God, will be like a child, delighted in the prospect.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; 

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Psalm 1:2 (KJV)

The laws of man don't reflect the LAWS of God.

If it were, if it had, or if it did, the world would reflect the PEACE of Jesus.

It would reflect the LOVE He taught us.

It would reflect the KINGDOM of God.

There would be no poor, marginalized families everywhere, in every part of the world.

There would be no corruption.

Everyone would have the proper food, clothing, shelter, and comfort due each one of us, as we are all children of God.

We would not even have to fight for justice.

We can live, work, breathe, think, praise freely -- as God would have us.

Read Matthew 24, for prophecies by JESUS, for what is to come, and how we are to be.

All who love Christ, will prepare for His Coming.

We will watch, wait, pray.

We will repent for our sins, for time is short.

We will lead others back to God, by leading them back to Jesus' WORDS in Scripture.

The SON of God had already shown us the WAY.

Our duty, and delight, should be to follow that PATH of Jesus.

How can we ever go wrong if we do that?

Believe nothing else the world says.

It is under the "payroll" of the fallen one.

Believe only in JESUS.

Therein lies your peace.

And the world's salvation.

More verses on PREPARATION:
"30 Bible Verses About Preparation"
"100 Bible Verses About Preparation"


(Verses by biblegateway.com.)

Updated 18 January 2022

In STILLNESS is the KEY

Mark 4:39 

King James Version

39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, 

and said unto the sea, 

Peace, be still. 

And the wind ceased, 

and there was a great calm.

Let's all be honest with ourselves.

Is there anything we can do right now, to calm the world storm, the covid crisis, the financial crisis, the many voices, the confusion, the conjectures?

Do we have such power to do so?

Of course, we don't.

But we have power -- in CHRIST.

Remember how JESUS rebuked the wind, as the apostles were in a panic about the storm, appealing to Jesus to help them, lest they perish.

All Jesus said was:

"Peace, be still."

How can three, simple words generate SUCH power?

Well, He is CHRIST, the living SON of God, our SAVIOR, our REDEEMER, the one feared by the fallen.

Still, people do not know how to be still.

People panic, not putting their faith in GOD.

Speaking of God, here's what he instructed His people, when they were in a panic about the Assyrians:

Isaiah 30:15 

King James Version

15 For thus saith the Lord God, 

the Holy One of Israel; 

In returning and rest shall ye be saved; 

in quietness and in confidence 

shall be your strength: 

and ye would not.

What do you think the Israelites did?

What do humans normally do?

We defy God.

We think we know better.

Panic causes confusion.

Panic clutters the mind.

Panic makes the heart feeble. 

In anger, this is what God said:

Isaiah 30:8-13 

King James Version

8 Now go, 

write it before them in a table, 

and note it in a book, 

that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:

9 That this is a rebellious people, 

lying children, 

children that will not hear the law of the Lord:

10 Which say to the seers, See not; 

and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, 

speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

11 Get you out of the way, 

turn aside out of the path, 

cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.

12 Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, 

Because ye despise this word, 

and trust in oppression and perverseness, 

and stay thereon:

13 Therefore this iniquity shall be to you 

as a breach ready to fall, 

swelling out in a high wall, 

whose breaking cometh suddenly 

at an instant.

By ourselves, we really cannot do anything, without the LORD's wisdom.

We need the Lord.

We need His help.

We need His guidance.

He loves us, and will never allow anything to hurt us -- unless we do it to ourselves, by being stubborn, and willful.

I am writing this to tell you, to be STILL, and WAIT upon the LORD.

If you're a follower of Jesus, you'll know what to do.

The HOLY SPIRIT has been sent to teach us all things about Jesus.

All you have to do is to clear up your heart, make room for Jesus, and the instructions will begin.

As it had for me nearly 11 months ago.

And now, everything has been made clear.

The WORD of GOD makes everything clear.

Everything in the Bible already foretold everything.

You merely have to open your heart to the LORD, listen, learn, and love.

You merely have to be God's OWN.

Let God speak to you, in a way you surely will understand.

The world will give you confusion.

The Holy SPIRIT of God gives only CLARITY.

Be STILL, and WAIT upon the Lord.

Show Him you are a willing servant, with no thought of self or mammon, but willing to know EVERYTHING about Him.

Watch what happens.


P.S. Also note this particular verse, what God instructed the prophet Isaiah:

Isaiah 30:8 

King James Version

8 Now go, 

write it before them in a table, 

and note it in a book, 

that it may be for the time to come 

for ever and ever:

"that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:"

What is true then, is true now.

Whether Assyrians, or modern day enemies of the WORD, God's TRUTH and SOLUTION remain the same.

Trust in the LORD, be STILL, and WAIT.

Psalm 27:14 

King James Version

14 Wait on the Lord: 

be of good courage, 

and he shall strengthen thine heart: 

wait, I say, on the Lord.

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Dr. Charles F. Stanley videos:
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"How Should We Wait?"

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Updated 6 February 2024