“And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.” Mark 13:26-27 (ESV). Jesus will gather us together when he returns to earth, and this time he will return with great power. We think of Jesus as living a powerful life when he was here, but it won’t compare to his second coming when he comes with overwhelming power. The power of the Son will not be confined or partially hidden. What’s more, he will also come with glory, which means that his majesty and goodness will be fully displayed, and it will be the greatest glory the world has ever seen.
But the best part is that Jesus will gather us together, all the people he has elected, in a final harvest. He will bring us all together to be with him forever, and we will enjoy his power and glory for eternity. We will finally live in a new society where everyone is holy and loving. This is why Peter tells us to “set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:13, ESV).
How often do you look forward to the time when Jesus will gather us together? Would that give you more joy?
