It needs to be remembered on this Good Friday, that the crucifixion was not an accident or unforeseen event in God’s plan. It was the main part of it.

To the Jews, the Scriptures seemed to present two irreconcilable views of the Savior (Messiah). One pictured Him as a reigning King Who would reign forever, the other picture revealed One Who would suffer and die.

Even though Jesus told His disciples multiple times that it would happen, it did not fit with their understanding of the coming of Christ. This resulted in great disillusionment when it happened. The day came when it was fulfilled. Jesus was put on a Cross between two thieves – as it was prophesied hundreds of years before.

Even the details about His clothes were fulfilled and they cast lots (dice) for His clothes (Psalm 22:18). It was also prophesied that they would give Him gall and vinegar to drink (Psalm 69:21).

Jesus’ crucifixion was the focal point of God’s redemption of the human race. He died to take our place so that no one must go to Hell. Since the “wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23), Jesus died to take our place – the Spotless One for the guilty.

By believing on His death as your Substitute and His resurrection, you can be saved. Call on Him today to forgive and save you. Do not wait, for time is limited.

It could happen any day now. Many people are looking for “signs” of His coming – but there are none. The Bible does not give any signs for the Rapture. The signs mentioned in the Bible all point to His Second Coming, which occurs seven years after the Rapture.

What can be seen is evidence that we seem to be seeing the “shadows” of things on the horizon that point to the Tribulation. Personally, I believe the Rapture could occur any day now.

Christians need to be careful not to be looking for “signs” because it may mean you are not ready to go. Instead of looking for signs, we should just be ready to go – today! We should be actively serving Him with all  our hearts as He tells us to while we wait.

Since no one knows the day nor the hour, what is keeping you from being ready today? Are you going to church regularly, tithing, witnessing, getting victory over sin, etc.? While we are still here, we ought to be watching and praying – and seeking to take others with us when we go. Remember that your rewards in Heaven (not your salvation) depend on your faithfulness to His commands.