The words "Soon Come" are a West Indian slang term for "I'm on my way!". Usually said when the person(s) are late. This may also mean they might not get there at all. Woe unto those who are waiting. . . . . . . . . .
"Soon Come" also applies to Jesus Christ's return. How? There are people who have heard that Christ is soon to return and there are all kinds of weird reactions. In the bible Paul had to chastise one of the churches in Asia. Apparently when believers heard about Christ's return, they quit their jobs and did the equivalent of getting out their lawn chairs, and sitting out on their front lawn with a frosty glass of lemonade, to wait!
Just where in the bible does it say to sit on your tuffet and wait for Christ's return? In MY bible ( as well as YOURS ), it says to: "Be watchful and be occupied. . . . . . ." That means to be about The Lord's business! Tell people about the fact that Jesus Christ died for them, that they might be saved! The harvest is white but the workers are few! Get on out there!
Then there are "some" believers who are oh so caught up in the world and the world system to recognize the signs of Christ's coming. They don't attend church, fellowship etc. despite what the word of God admonishes them to do when it says: " Forsake not to assemble yourselves as you see the wicked day approacheth, like some have done. . . . . ."
Why? Because even Satan knows that Jesus Christ is soon to return, which means the death of him and his kingdom forever. So, he's on a "HARASSMENT" champagne to "wear out" the saints of God! The only way we bear up under this pressure is to have our spirits constantly fed the word of God, being built up by fellow believers, discussing the things of God and being occupied with the Kingdom!
If believers don't do that, I'm mighty afraid that many will be like the Ten Foolish Virgins who had no oil in their lamps. So, they were ill-prepared when The King returned. . . . . . . .
Matthew 25:1-12 ( King James Version )
Mat 25:1 ¶ Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Mat 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five [were] foolish.
Mat 25:3 They that [were] foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Mat 25:4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Mat 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Mat 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Mat 25:7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Mat 25:8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
Mat 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, [Not so]; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Mat 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Mat 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
Mat 25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Now, on the other hand there are those who don't know Christ and poo-poo the whole idea of His return. Of course they do because they don't even know Him. And the bible says: "The things of God are foolishness to them . . . ." Meaning unbelievers. You could talk until you are blue in the face, but they WILL NOT understand until they receive Christ as their Saviour.
One of the commonly made statements is: "Jesus Christ has been coming back ever since my grand mother's been alive, how come He's not here now?" The answer: "Maybe Jesus waiting for you!"
In Exodus when the Israelites left Eygpt and crossed the dessert, God sent a pillar of fire to warm them at night and a cloud to cover them from the dessert heat during the day. That cloud would not move any faster than the oldest man or woman or the youngest child could walk. This was a type of how God slows His walk in order that the believer can keep pace with Him. God also WAITS FOR THE UNBELIEVER(S) TO COME TO HIM! Why? Because The Most High is not willing that any should perish! That's why He's taking so long to come!
Not saying that Christ is not to come. All of the prophecies in the bible have been fulfilled, so now believers who recognize the signs have a quickening inside letting them know "Soon Come". And not soon come because I'm going to be late. But, soon come, when you LEAST expect it.
Friend, if you are reading this and don't know Jesus Christ as your Savior, you have an opportunity right now to pray this simple prayer:
Lord, I know that I am a sinner, but you said in your word that if I accept your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior He will come in and live in me, and my sins will be forgiven. Yes I accept you Jesus as my Savior. In Christ's name I pray, Amen.
