He Who Is Coming Will Surely Come – And Will Not Delay

Hebrews 10:37 (ESV) – “For yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay.

The Bible is crystal clear — Jesus Christ is returning. Not metaphorically, not symbolically, but literally and visibly. His return is a central hope of the Christian faith and the final chapter in the redemptive work of God. But before He returns, the world is given signs — and right now, they are unfolding with increasing intensity.

We are living in days of accelerated change, moral collapse, spiritual apathy, and growing hostility to truth. Scripture warns us that such conditions will mark the “last days” (2 Timothy 3:1–5). These are not random events — they are prophetic indicators of the soon return of He who is coming.

📌 What Do the Signs Mean?

Like the dust that’s stirred up by a wind before a vehicle arrives, the signs of Christ’s return are sweeping across the world ahead of Him. We hear the message of His return before we see Him appear — and those who are discerning will take heed.

🔍 The Identity and Nature of “He Who Is Coming”

1. He Comes from Heaven, Not from Earth

John 3:31 (ESV) – “He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all.

Jesus is not a prophet raised by human means, nor is He a religious teacher subject to cultural opinions. He is God incarnate, descending from heaven. His authority surpasses every earthly voice because His origin is divine.

2. He Is Mightier Than All the Prophets

Matthew 3:11 (ESV) – “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

John the Baptist, the greatest of the Old Testament prophets (Luke 7:28), recognized that the One coming after him — Jesus — was vastly greater. Jesus is the fulfillment of all prophecy, the source of the Spirit, and the executor of final judgment.

3. He Is the Blessed One, Full of Glory

Matthew 21:9 (ESV) – “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

This is more than a welcome — it’s a declaration of Messianic identity. Jesus is the anointed King, the fulfillment of Psalm 118:26, and the rightful heir to David’s throne. He comes in the name and authority of Yahweh, bearing salvation and judgment.

4. He Will Come Quickly and Without Delay

Hebrews 10:37 (ESV) – “For yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay.”

While many may scoff at the promise of His return (2 Peter 3:3–4), God’s timing is perfect. He delays not out of slowness, but out of mercy, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Yet, the day will come suddenly and surely (1 Thessalonians 5:2).

❓ Have You Considered These Sobering Questions?

What if tomorrow morning you wake up and hear that Jesus has taken His people, and you’ve been left behind?

What if you were just going about your daily life — school, work, plans — and suddenly the Rapture happens, and you are not among those taken?

What if yesterday you heard the gospel, but today the door is shut?

The Bible warns that after the Rapture, the world will face the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21), a period of unparalleled suffering and divine judgment. The door of grace will be closed, and many will realize too late what they’ve rejected.

⚖️ Judgment Is Coming

Isaiah 26:21 (ESV) – “For behold, the Lord is coming out from his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity…

Psalm 96:13 (ESV) – “…for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness.

When Jesus returns, He will come not as a suffering servant but as a righteous Judge (Revelation 19:11–16). Every deed, every secret, every rebellion will be brought into account (Romans 2:16). There will be no hiding, no excuses, no second chances.

🚪 The Narrow Door of Grace Will Be Shut

Luke 13:24–28 (ESV)

Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door… you will begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.

Jesus describes a time when people will seek salvation too late. Knowing about Jesus, hearing sermons, and being near the truth won’t be enough. The only safe place is inside the ark of salvation now, before the door is closed forever.

📢 Today Is the Day of Salvation

2 Corinthians 6:2 (ESV) – “Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”

Don’t wait. That “convenient time” may never come. Surrender your life to Jesus today — not out of fear, but because of His deep love for you and the eternal hope He offers. He bore your sins, died your death, and now offers you His righteousness.

🎺 The Trumpet Could Sound at Any Moment

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (ESV) –

For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive… will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air…

This is the blessed hope of the believer (Titus 2:13). But for the unrepentant, it will be the beginning of unspeakable sorrow.

🙏 Will You Receive Him Today?

Revelation 22:20 (ESV) – “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”

If you’re ready to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, you can pray sincerely:

📖 Prayer of Repentance

Lord Jesus, I recognize that I am a sinner and in need of Your grace. I believe You died for my sins and rose again for my salvation. I turn away from my sins and surrender my life to You. Be my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Spirit and help me walk with You all the days of my life. Amen.

Maranatha — Come, Lord Jesus!

Print this post