Tick tock...

Much was made in the mainstream media over the last several weeks as the date of the biblical End Times, as predicted by Christian radio broadcaster Harold Camping, 89, neared. People busied themselves planning parties and organizing outrageous activities in order to mark a “once in a lifetime” occasion. Beneath the mocking and mindless celebrations, however, lay an unsettling notion -- what if this prophecy was actually about to happen? Although an unintended consequence, Camping’s clarion call caused a handful to wonder, a few to question and many more to seek answers (Ecclesiastes 8:7). Bibles were dusted off by the dozens and opened in a fervent search for the revelation of God’s truth. Indeed, there will come a day and a time when Jesus Christ returns to gather His chosen and people all around the world see Him appearing through the clouds (Mark 13:26-27). Until then, Christians are instructed to wait patiently and watch expectantly, eagerly anticipating that glorious moment. In light of the miscalculation, a revised timetable was released touting another date later this October, although no one on earth really knows the appointed hour. When the May 21 passed without incident, a hearty handful laughed it off, a relieved few nervously breathed a sigh of relief and a growing legion of believers nodded knowingly (Revelation 1:7), praying for the real thing to come… soon.