It's been so long since Jesus promised his return, so long since Paul wrote to the Thessalonians. It's easy for me to put it in the back of my mind. It's easy for me not to think of it. Until I'm struggling with earthly woes and challenges; then I'm praying that prayer! When I don't want to face the suffering, when I'm feeling inadequate to the challenges before me, I'm ready to pray, Come, Lord Jesus!
But I'm reminded of two truths in regard to these feelings: We are not most fit for heaven when we are least happy on earth. And, A roadmap of the future is a hindrance, not a help to faith. So, there is my answer: faith. Take it on faith. Don't try to figure it out. Don't think I've got to have it all figured out. I don't need to worry so much about how I feel or how much I am able to understand this mystery. I can simply believe Jesus' promises and the Bible's teachings. There we will find comfort for our souls.
