HURRAH! HURRAH! DADDY IS COMING SOON.

HURRAH! HURRAH! DADDY IS COMING SOON.

"And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;  Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.  And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh" . - Luke  21:7, 25-28

Many years ago there was a father who had to leave his home to go on a long journey. Just before he left, his little three-year old son asked him, `Daddy, when will you be coming back again?'. The father knew that he would not be back till the end of September. However, he realized that it was no use talking about dates and times and seasons to his boy, for he would not know the difference between them.  Then, the man said to his son, `when you see the leaves on the trees turning red and brown and beginning to fall to the ground, then you can be sure that Daddy is coming back very soon.' The next day the father left home and slowly the weeks went by until it came early September and then mid-September. Although the boy did not notice it, the leaves on the trees were changing colour. Then one night there was a big wind storm and millions of leaves came down, filling the sidewalks and the gutters. The next morning when the little fellow went out, he immediately saw them. Letting go his nurse's hand, he went amongst the leaves and began to kick them sky-high. Then he began to shout, 'Hurrah! Hurrah! Daddy's coming soon.'

As the second coming of Jesus Christ approaches, the Bible says there will be some strange happenings/events across the nations of the world. (Luke 21:7 & 25). Those strange events will send fear down the spine of everyone like a contagious epidemic making the hearts of many to fail. Strong destructive wind will blow across the world and many presumed strong economy or nations will experienced unprecedented shakings, distress, meltdown and eventually shutdown.

Beloved, events unfolding in the world today is attesting to the fulfilment of this prophesy. The world is presently witnessing strong epidemic wind of  strange virus that is pulling down precious souls into the grave all over the world. The strong wind is blowing across the nations and many leaves are fallen down. It is no longer a news that a strange destructive virus named Coronavirus is trending across the globe. This global crisis or epidemic is a sign that the second coming of Jesus Christ is closer than we thought. God's expectation for us at this crucial time is to be alert and prayerful so that we will not miss the rapture (Luke 21:34-36). Unfortunately,  many green and flourishing leaves (believers) are now turning brownish and reddish. Some have been detached from the vine already while others are at the verge of been plunged off. This is quite disheartening! 

“But be on your guard. Don’t let the sharp edge of your expectation get dulled by parties and drinking and shopping. Otherwise, that Day is going to take you by complete surprise, spring on you suddenly like a trap, for it’s going to come on everyone, everywhere, at once. So, whatever you do, don’t go to sleep at the switch. Pray constantly that you will have the strength and wits to make it through everything that’s coming and end up on your feet before the Son of Man.” - Luke 21:34-36 (MSG)

Friends, we are gradually approaching the last days here on earth. The seas, waters and land are in serious crisis. The trees are shaking and their leaves are turning brown and they are beginning to fall. It's obvious that the second coming of Jesus is imminent. But it is only those who are genuinely born again that can escape the dangers that is looming across the globe. Therefore,  we must never go a single day without doing what that three year old boy did in the above story. He let go of his nurse's hands, he went amongst the leaves and began to kick them sky-high. Then, he began to shout, 'Hurrah! Hurrah! Daddy's coming soon.'

One of my favourite poems that summarises the second coming of Jesus Christ is titled" The Coming of His Feet". May I urge you to prayerfully meditate on this powerful poem below and trust God to keep you standing to witness the second coming of the King of kings: 

THE COMING OF HIS FEET  By William Blane

When the flowers of earth are springing,
And the birds with gladness singing,
And the cloud-chased sunbeams touch me with a fervent glow and fleet,
Then there comes a sacred feeling
O'er my spirit strangely stealing,
As I think upon the rapture and the coming of His feet.

When the summer sun shines stronger,
And the days are warm and longer,
And a world of blended beauties on the smiling landscape meet,
Then my love-smit heart seems vying
With the zephyrs in their sighing
For the 'Altogether Lovely' and the coming of His feet.

When the year with harvest golden
In rich autumn's hand is holden,
And the leaves begin to wither and earth's glories to retreat;
When the dull days are returning,
Oft I feel a greedy yearning
For the rustling of His garments and the coming of His feet.

When the wintry winds are howling
And the heavens darkly scowling,
And the mariner is praying while the storms against him beat,
I can feel a deep emotion,
Like the wave that swells the ocean,
As I listen with impatience for the coming of His feet.

In the day of light and gladness,
In the night of gloom and sadness,
When my cup is running over or when favors I entreat;
At all times and in all places,
This sweet hope my spirit braces—
It is only till I see Him at the coming of His feet.

`He is coming! He is coming!'
Air and earth and sea are humming;
Restrained creation yearneth the King of peace to greet;
Victor crowned and glory bearing,
Everlasting honours wearing,
Yet for me, as ever, caring at the coming of His feet.

My prayer for you and my humble self is that we shall truly let go of every worldly hands holding us back from kicking many fallen leaves back to the sky with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. And when Christ shall finally appear, we shall rise with Him and be honoured with the victor's crown (crown of righteousness) reserved for those who loves His appearing (2 Timothy 4:8).   

On behalf of my esteemed father in the Lord, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, I want to invite you to the March 2020 Special Holy Ghost service. Date: Thursday , March 5th to Saturday March 7th, 2020. Theme: Let The Light Shine -3. Time: 7pm (Nigerian Time). Venue: Redemption Camp, Km 46 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, Nigeria.  Ministering: Our beloved Daddy G.O - Pastor E.A Adeboye and other anointed Ministers of God.

Good day and God bless you.

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

For more articles, please visit -
http:// okanlawontaiwo.blogspot.com
Twitter: @tammytaiwo
Instagram: @lawontaiwo
Facebook: Okanlawon Taiwo