Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 51:20

Today's Favorite Verse: Doctrine & Covenants 51:20
"Verily, I say unto you, I am Jesus Christ, who cometh quickly, in an hour you think not. Even so. Amen."

I have been thinking much about the pregnant woman. She does not know the hour or day of delivery, but she knows the month and year. She knows the signs. Even thought I knew when my children were due the pains of childbirth begin when I was not expecting it. The time is here and nothing else matters. Those that are watching for the signs of Christ's coming will not be taken completely off guard and unaware, though it will still be suddenly to us.

"For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape."
(1 Thessalonians 5:3)

"Watch, therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour."
(Doctrine and Covenants 133:11)

"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."
(Matthew 24:44)

"Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not."
(Luke 12:40)

"Gird up your loins and be watchful and be sober, looking forth for the coming of the Son of Man, for he cometh in an hour you think not."
(Doctrine and Covenants 61:38)

"And again, verily I say unto you, the coming of the Lord draweth nigh, and it overtaketh the world as a thief in the night—"
(Doctrine and Covenants 106:4)

"Wherefore, stand ye in holy places, and be not moved, until the day of the Lord come; for behold, it cometh quickly, saith the Lord. Amen."
(Doctrine and Covenants 87:8)

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