Great signs in heaven
Scripturally, eclipse is one of the signs of the end time and warning against evil. It has been happening from time to time in different places in the world. However, it is obvious that the eclipses that have been occurring in diverse places these days are unprecedented that one could easily tell that something is behind the scene. For example, the recent eclipse that occurred in America and it’s neighborhood, Different sets of people have different views about that. But as Christians, we viewed it based on what the bible says, which is a warning for repentance.
Biblically, God sent his servant, Joel to tell Israel about their sins and the need for them to genuinely repent. He also told them about what will happen in the last days so that they will hear and draw closer to him (Joel 1, 2).
Prophet Joel was a preacher of repentance, judgment and hope. He delivered his message with all sincerity because he was fully convinced that a great day is coming; a day of the Lord, a day of recompense, in which God will judge the world for their wickedness and to give every man and nation according to tjeir works.
From the description above, it is aparent that the judgement day is going to be terrible. However, those who shall genuinely call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. For this reason, God always send warning signs to erring people so that they can repent before that great day.
The message of Joel concerning the end time was so outstanding and straightforward that Jesus also confirmed it in his word Luke 21:11, 25. According to Joel in the last days the sun will be darkened (eclipse of the sun), the moon will become blood (eclipse of the moon), there will be flames of fire (Wildfire, Volcanic eruptions), the unusual movement of the earth etc. All these are happening before our eyes in these last days ( Joel 2:30-32).
As said earlier, these are signs of the end time which God is using to tell people or a nation to repent. The message of Joel is even more relevance to us today than Israel as long as we are in the end time.
The coming of Christ is imminent. We are to repent now and receive Christ into our life before it is too late.
For instance, during the last eclipse of the sun in America and its neighboring nations, it was widely reported that many people were screaming about in great fear because of its horror and the fact that they could not imagine what next will follow. Among these people were some who thought it might be the rapture they have been hearing about. So after the eclipse they decided to go around their neighborhood to check if any of the true Christian they know is still on the earth.
This is very funny and pathetic as well. If you are a true believer how can you be afraid of such moment when there is hope for you . It means that your life is not right with God, Because the Bible says: ” then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh (Luke 21:28).
However, the eclipse has come and gone but the horror it left behind should lead anyone to repentance. There is no two ways about it. If you know that you don’t have right standing with God , it is high time you get it done now before it is too late. Now is the day of salvation tomorrow may be too late. Chris is coming very soon and no one knows the date or hour (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17). That was just a litte scenario of the great day. You can contact us for spiritual help. You salvation is our major concern. God bless you!