The Most Historic Day Ever is Coming

“And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.’” Acts 1:10-11 NKJV

In a story titled “Joel Reichow Becomes First Runner to Win Grandma’s Half and Full Marathon” published by Fox 21 Local News over the weekend, the writer reported that “Race day for the 49th annual Grandma’s Marathon was officially underway on Saturday. It was a historic day in the men’s race as Joel Reichow took home the full marathon title with a time of 2:11:58, becoming the first runner to win Grandma’s half and full marathon. Reichow won the half marathon back in 2023. Reichow is the first American male to win the Grandma’s full marathon since 2009.”

And, you know, if a historic day can be defined as a day that’s important or significant in history because a notable event occurred that had a lasting impact on a region, nation, or even the world, the Bible tells us about two historic days…. The day Jesus ascended “into heaven” after His resurrection and the day He will return “in like manner” as the disciples saw Him go. And while no one knows the exact day or hour this historic event will take place, we do know that the conditions are ripe for Jesus’ return, that it will happen in the twinkling of an eye, and that ONLY those people who have put their faith in him will meet the Lord in the air to be with Him forever. All those who have rejected Him (and not making the choice to accept Him, or accepting Him only wholeheartedly is the same as rejecting Him) will be left behind to face a world that will quickly descend into chaos. 

So, if you have not yet made the decision to accept Jesus as your Savior, don’t put it off for another second my friend. The most historic day in the history of the world is taking place soon and you won’t want to miss it!

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us the Bible to lead, guide, direct, and prepare us. Lord, help us to understand that the return of Jesus is imminent and that we must be found ready or we will be left behind. Father, help us to also grasp just how long eternity is that we might not wait another moment to accept You as Lord—that we might have the guarantee of spending eternal life in heaven rather than hell. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!