The Lord will come

“The Lord is coming soon”, this is the message we preach and we confirm through the Scriptures that one day our King and Lord will return for His holy church, and this time He will not do it as a meek lamb, but comes as the lion of the tribe of Judah, everybody will have to surrender before His majesty, everybody will have to keep reverence before the one who is sitting on the throne … Christ really comes soon.

Throughout history, believers have embraced this promise with hope and conviction. The early church lived with a deep expectation of Christ’s return, and this same hope continues to sustain the people of God today. Although many generations have come and gone, the message remains unchanged: His return is certain. The Scriptures remind us again and again that God’s timetable is different from ours, and that His promises never fail even when human understanding fails to grasp His eternal plan.

The apostle Peter said:

8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

2 Peter 3:8-10

The first thing is that despite the fact that the world judges us because we say that Christ is coming soon and years and years have passed and still does not come, this should not be a reason for discouragement for us, since God is clear in His Word, and He has never really given us a date and His soon coming is still true, because, in these verses, Peter says: “With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like a day.” That is, for God there is no time like for us, He is infinite, He has no beginning or end.

Peter’s explanation helps us understand that God’s apparent delay is not a sign of forgetfulness or weakness. On the contrary, it is a demonstration of His mercy, giving humanity more opportunities to repent and turn to Him. Every new day is a reminder of God’s patience and His profound desire for people to be saved. Instead of doubting His promise, believers are called to recognize His grace at work in the world.

The certain thing is that the day of the Lord will come like thief in the night, a day that you and I do not know the date, so we must be waiting for that day of the Lord ready and trusting.

Since we do not know the hour, the proper response for every Christian is to live in a state of spiritual readiness. This does not mean fear, but rather a life marked by holiness, devotion, and commitment to the gospel. Jesus Himself taught that the wise are those who remain alert, who keep their lamps burning, and who walk faithfully even when the world grows cold.

In addition to expecting His return, we are also called to proclaim this message with love and truth. Many people today live distracted by the things of this world and ignore the reality of eternity. Our task is to announce hope, warn with compassion, and encourage others to seek the Lord while there is still time. His promise is not only a future event; it is a present motivation to live with purpose and integrity.

Finally, the return of Christ should fill our hearts with joy. For His church, that day will not be one of fear but of fulfillment. It will be the moment when every tear is wiped away, when righteousness prevails, and when our Savior reigns forever. Let us, then, hold firmly to this blessed hope, knowing that the One who promised is faithful and that His coming is nearer today than ever before.