There Was and There Will Be

[sing4him]

There was a time when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem in a most unusual way. (John 12)
There will be a time when Jesus returns to this earth in a most unusual way. (1 Thessalonians 4:16)

There was a time when He rode upon a young donkey. (John 12:14)
There will be a time when He rides upon a white horse. (Revelation 19:11)

There was a time when He came as the sacrficial Lamb. (John 1:36)
There will be a time when He comes as the Righteous Judge. (Revelation 19:11)

There was a time when He came humbly and lowly. (Zechariah 9:9)
There will be a time when He comes to conquer and make war. Revelation 19:11)

There was a time when palm branches were cast before Him. (John 12:13)
There will be a time when crowns will be cast before His throne. (Revelation 4:10)

There was a time when people proclaimed, "Hosanna." (John 12:13)
There will be a time when people proclaim, "Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto Him. (Revelation 5:13)

There was a time when the local crowds cried out His praises. (John 12:13)
There will be a time when people from every kindred, tongue and nation will worship at His feet. (Revelation 5:9)

There was a time when a multitude saw His triumphal entry. (John 12:12)
There will be a time when everyone on earth will see His triumphal return. (Revelation 1:7)

 

[JPPT1974]

Jesus will return to earth one day in the time in least when we expect Him to come. I can't wait for that day and all of us can't either!