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“Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”<\/span> Christ is coming.<\/b> This subject has always captivated the hearts of believers. Still, many don\u2019t truly understand what \u201cMaranatha\u201d means\u2014or why it matters. That\u2019s why I want to take a moment to share about this powerful biblical word.<\/span><\/p>\n Maranatha<\/b> was a word the early apostles used to refer to the coming of Christ. What\u2019s impactful is that they used it to <\/span>encourage and exhort one another<\/b>. It was a word that filled them with <\/span>faith and hope, inspiring them<\/b> to keep advancing in their mission.<\/span><\/p>\n Sadly, in our generation, when we speak about the return of the Lord, many people respond with fear. It\u2019s almost as if they don\u2019t want to hear about it. This reaction often stems from hearts that have lost their passion and zeal because deep down, they feel unprepared to stand before God. The first message we find in the word <\/span>Maranatha<\/span><\/i> is a clear one: <\/span>Be ready.<\/b> It is a call to repentance for anyone who is not at peace with God.<\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n The second message Maranatha carries is an <\/span>urgent call to preach the Gospel.<\/b> I encourage you to start a cell group in your home, sharing Christ with your neighbors, coworkers, at your school, university, or <\/span>wherever the Lord has placed you.<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n The third meaning of Maranatha is the <\/span>genuine cry of a generation<\/b> that the things of this world have not defiled.<\/span> My prayer is that this message reaches your spirit and that you truly grasp: <\/span>Christ is coming soon.<\/b><\/p>\n Maranatha<\/b> will also be the central theme of our <\/span>International Youth Convention<\/b>, taking place <\/span>June 25\u201327, 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n If you would like to register or learn more, click here:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/convencionsomosuno.co\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Register now” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#111f2e” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”Matthew 24:42 (ESV) Christ is coming.I remember when I first began my walk with God, I was deeply passionate about reading end-time prophecy. I spent a considerable amount of time studying the books of Revelation and Daniel. The Lord opened my […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1254,"featured_media":20643,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"2880","footnotes":""},"categories":[44,50],"tags":[70],"class_list":["post-20631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogs-en","category-english","tag-espanol-en"],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/span>Matthew 24:42 (ESV)<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b>I remember when I first began my walk with God, I was deeply passionate about reading end-time prophecy. I spent a considerable amount of time studying the books of Revelation and Daniel. The Lord opened my mind and allowed me to understand many things concerning His return.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n1. Maranatha as a Call to Repentance<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/b>Matthew 24:42 instructs us to be prepared at all times. This message is especially for those who feel afraid when they hear about the Lord\u2019s return.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Dear friend, if you\u2019ve allowed sin into your life or have chosen a path apart from Jesus, I urge you: remember that the Lord is coming soon. <\/span>There is still time<\/b> to turn back to Him and surrender your life completely to Jesus.<\/span>
<\/span>Don\u2019t wait any longer\u2014today is the day of salvation.<\/p>\n2. Maranatha as a Call to Urgency in Preaching the Gospel<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/b>It\u2019s no secret\u2014we are living in the end times. Yet many believers remain spiritually asleep, unaware that people around them desperately need Jesus. Sharing the Good News must be our highest priority.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b>If you\u2019ve received the gift of salvation, the least you can do is bring that same message to someone else.<\/p>\n3. Maranatha as the Cry of a Generation Who Loves and Waits for Jesus<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/span>It\u2019s the cry of believers who understand that <\/span>true life is found only in Jesus.<\/b>
<\/b>To you, who long for His return, my invitation is to consecrate yourself even more.<\/span>
<\/span>Invest your life in worshiping God,<\/b> and use all your gifts and talents to bear much fruit when that glorious day comes.<\/span><\/p>\n