Today’s verse is a triangular prophecy, so to speak.

It prophesies three returns: Israel’s return to Jerusalem; the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is the salvation for our sins; and finally, His second coming.

The return of Israel to Jerusalem and the birth, ministry, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus are historically documented. We know they are true. Even non-Biblical sources document these historical happenings.

Because these prophecies were fulfilled, we have no reason to question that the third one will be fulfilled, as well.

Jesus is coming back some day. He is coming to take those who rejoice in His salvation to heaven.

The question is, will you be rejoicing when He comes?

Billy Graham once said, “Our world is filled with fear, hate, lust, greed, war, and utter despair. Surely the Second Coming of Jesus Christ is the only hope of replacing these depressing features with trust, love, universal peace, and prosperity.”

I look forward to the day when I can join with you and say: “This is our God! We have waited for Him, and He will save us!”

Come, Lord Jesus. Come.