PROPHECY AND NORMALCY

"...false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect."

(Mk. 13:22)

At midnight on March 21, 1842, William Miller, along with thousands of his followers, waited for the Second Coming of our Lord. He had predicted it, not only to the year and day, but to the very minute. It seems his kind have not passed away. Even among Fundamental and Evangelical brethren, who should know better, we are still plagued with date-setters. I’ve observed that predicting prophetic events can be a profitable business, for these prophets.

As far as I can see, the Scriptures teach against setting dates. “All things continue as they were from the beginning of creation” is the testimony of a lost world prior to His coming. Our Lord Jesus said it will be “as it was in the days of Noe,” and “as it was in the days of Lot.” He was not mainly referring to the sinful conditions associated with their days, as many prophetic teachers preach today. Read the context in Luke 17:26-30. He is referring to normalcy in both their days. “They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day...” Of Lot’s days He added, “They did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded, But the same day...” You see, in both cases, people were living their normal, everyday lives. “Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.” 

It is well to remember that some prophetic events will only be realized after the event has occurred, "And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe." Jn. 13:19;14:29 That is, in hindsight.

During the ordinary, everyday affairs of this life, this great extraordinary event will take place. As the little plaque on the desk of  the late M.R. DeHaan, radio and prophetic Bible teacher said, "PERHAPS TODAY!" Which is also inscribed on his tombstone.

"If you cannot pray, from your heart, 'Come quickly, Lord Jesus,' you have a hidden agenda."

(rds)

An Old Disciple