It will be like in Noah’s day

“When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes.’” Matthew 24:37-39 NLT

In an article published Saturday by autoblog titled, “Man vs. machine: Ultra runner aims to outlast a Tesla Model 3,” it was reported that acclaimed runner Robbie Balenger challenged himself to a three day test in which he will attempt to run further than the electric car can drive on a single charge. The rules seem simple, though not at all easy: The Model 3 and ultra runner Robbie Balenger will start from the same point 250 or so miles outside of Austin, Texas. The car will drive until it runs out of battery, which according to Balenger’s instagram post, is expected to be around 267 miles. Balenger then has 72 hours to try and surpass that distance. For those who aren’t familiar, Balenger’s résumé is impressive. Not only has he run across America, he currently holds the record for the most complete loops of NYC’s Central Park during its opening hours, from 6 am to 1 am. In those 19 hours, he ran 16 loops, or about 98.5 miles. And that’s just a few of his newsworthy accomplishments. “I don’t know about you,” the writer went on to say “but my money is on Balenger."

And you know, when it comes to betting, or putting your “money” on what you believe the outcome of something might be, the Bible makes it very clear that Jesus is coming back. Unfortunately though, His second coming is something the majority of people in our world are betting against. Which is the very reason Jesus said that “When the son of man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day.” The people then, just as they are now, were living life as usual “enjoying banquets, and parties, and weddings right up to the time Noah entered the boat. People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away.” And by then it was too late.

So let this be your warning my friend if you, like the people in Noah’s days, are putting your “money” on the likelihood of Jesus returning in your lifetime as being highly doubtful, unlikely or even impossible. The signs that we are living in the end times are all around us which means our Savior is coming back very soon. Don’t let it take you by surprise.

Heavenly Father, thank You for telling us what we can expect to see in the end times so that we can be ready for Jesus’ return. Lord, please remind us that we are to not simply wait for your return by sitting idly by but are to be warning others to accept Jesus as their Savior before it’s too late. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.

Happy Running!!!