Anticipation

Although Tiger has won three times this year, leads the money list and has raised himself back up into the world rankings of the #4 player in the world, it seems as though he just can't get back to where he once was. This week, during the British Open was no different. We saw times of the “old Tiger”, but again, it wasn’t enough. The golf world is waiting in “anticipation” for him to dominate, as he once did. The announcers, critics and experts are all waiting. Waiting for him to be what he was. His presence on the course still gets most of the attention, even when he is not winning. The “anticipation” for him to be “Tiger” again, is enormous.

As much as the golf world is waiting for that moment, there is another moment in time that will happen and it is with great “anticipation”. It is the day when the creator of the universe will return to earth. That person is Jesus! It is clear that the bible does not give a date when Jesus will return, but some people think they have figured out the dates and spend countless dollars on media adds and scare people with their prophesies. I find it odd that Jesus says a number of times in scripture that “NO ONE” knows the time, but so called “Christians” teach it and believe this false teaching. In Mathew 24:36-39 Jesus says, “No man knows about that day or the hour, not even the Angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father…” The New Testament is full of verses that clearly state this truth. Creation waits for that day with great “anticipation”.

I am anticipating the day of our Lords return, but I have a problem with it. Anticipation is somewhat an elusive reality that we live with. But God’s promise gives me hope. Unlike Tigers future, we are sure of Jesus’ future. If you are looking at the “Mayan” calendar or trusting in the “Horoscope” or looking at the “Stars”, look at the one who made the “Stars” and set them up for us to gaze upon. Jesus is the one! Hebrews 12:2 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”