Gideon Pingkihan

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Can you believe we’re already on the third quarter of 2024? It seems like just
yesterday we were preparing for our Christmas celebrations, and now, in the blink of an eye, we're approaching the festive season once again, and may this approaching holiday season remind us that our Savior was born to fulfill the prophecy and atone for our sins. And yet, in this edition, we’ll be sharing with you about the “Second Coming of Christ.”

The promise of Jesus Christ’s return serves as a beacon of hope and a cornerstone of Christian faith. Since I was a child, I have already heard this phrase that we need to get ready because Jesus is coming. Over the years, I have clung to this promise, finding comfort and strength in the assurance that the Savior who once walked among us will come again.

The Bible is clear with reference to the second coming of Christ. In Matthew 24:30, Jesus himself spoke of His return saying, “They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory”. This is not just a phrase but a declaration of a future event that will surpass the limitations of our earthly experience.

But, as a modern Christians, how do we prepare for an event that is both imminent and unknown?

First and foremost, the coming of Jesus is a call to readiness. In Matthew 24:44, Jesus reminds His followers that they must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. This readiness is not about living in fear or anxiety but about cultivating a heart and life aligned with God’s will. It is about living each day as if it were the day of His return, embracing the call to love, serve, and proclaim the Gospel with urgency and passion.

We may not know when will be the second coming of Jesus Christ, but we are witnessing a rampant appearance of signs and wonders as what the Bible mentioned in Matthew 24. Moreover, the promise of His coming invites us to reflect on the nature of our relationship with God and with each other.

As we live in these end times, may we keep these reminders in our hearts. To
continually love God by obeying His commands, to love one another by remembering God’s love and by not hating other believers, to not love the world by setting our eyes on things above, and to remain in God’s love by cultivating our relationship with Him.

Enjoy reading. God bless us all.

In His service,
Gideon L. Pingkihan
Associate Editor
EGM Times