The Return

Jeremiah 3-4; John 11

“’Return, faithless people,’ declares the Lord, ‘for I am your husband. I will choose you – one from a town, and two from a clan – and bring you to Zion. Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding. In those days…men will no longer say, ‘The ark of the covenant of the Lord.’ It will never enter their minds or be remembered; it will not be missed, nor will another one be made. At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the Lord, and all nations will gather in Jerusalem to honor the name of the Lord…”

Jeremiah 3:14-17

God’s promise through Jeremiah was for the restoration of Jerusalem without the need for an ark because the living presence of the Lord will fill the city with his glory. The return of a remnant of Jews from the nations has happened in our lifetime including most recently from “the land of the north”. God promises shepherds after his own heart to lead his people with knowledge and understanding. Jesus promised to return the same way he ascended. Christians throughout the world await his second coming.

Could God be bringing these prophetic events together: the return of Jews to Israel, the restoration of Jerusalem, and the return of the “Lord our Righteousness”?

Have we become ‘sleepy’ while the shout of the Bridegroom’s return rings out?

It’s time to light our lamps and stand at the door for his return.

“Lord Jesus, I await your return and thank you for fulfilling your promises, for your glory.”