Coming with the Clouds

Today’s Text: Revelation 1 

“Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen.” - Key verse 7 

Today’s Notes from the Scriptures 

In the days before His crucifixion, Jesus told His disciples that He would return at a time when “all the tribes of the earth” would see Him“ coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30). 

Then, when He ascended into Heaven, the disciples watched as “a cloud received Him out of their sight” (Acts 1:9). 

In His revelation to John, in keeping with His promise, Jesus said that He would come again “with the clouds.” This was more than a prophecy—it was a declaration of the attitude that should shape our lives. 

In our time, as in John’s, it can be tempting to look down, to focus on the problems we face, to dwell on our finances, relationships, or other issues in our daily lives. “Looking down” can demonstrate that our minds and hearts are discouraged or that we don’t have much hope. 

But the Bible tells us that we need to look up. This was the message Jesus proclaimed as He talked about His Second Coming. Yes, tribulation is coming on the world, but, as Jesus said, “when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!” (Luke 21:28) 

In our time, the signs of His coming are everywhere. We see the evidence all around us! Many in the world are filled with uncertainty and fear. But for Believers, these are times to rejoice and remember His promises. 

Don’t let your heart be filled with fear or worry. Remember, you serve a risen Savior. He is reigning even now. And He is coming again, of that we can be certain: “So it is to be.” 

PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus, thank You that You are coming again. I long to see You and spend eternity with You! Even so, come Lord Jesus! In Your name Amen