Mark 13:26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. It has been as much a hope as a fear in all religions of men that there would be a verdict which would on the one hand bring forth men's righteousness as the light, and on the other change their pride in sin to shame. For a new start the great thing to be longed for is that all men and things might find their proper level; the evil, its rebuke and penalty; the good, its crown and its reward. Therefore there will be a judgment, and Christ will be the Judge. Through Him the worlds were made; through Him salvation wrought; and through Him judgment will be executed. We think too little of that day whose glory pales the sun, and of the fact that many things, now seeming great, will then seem trifling and contemptible, and much obscure faithfulness will be lifted into light and glory. The uses we should make of this truth are various. 1. It should quicken our sense of responsibility. The thought that God ignores our deeds permits good to languish and evil to thrive. The belief that God will bring all into judgment, stimulates good, represses evil. 2. It should give us a more vivid sense of God's providential presence. On this world He walked; on it He again will stand. He is the living God, and is guiding the course of all events by His loving hand. 3. It should comfort us. Man's judgment of us is harsh; our judgment of ourselves unwise. But what could we ask for more than to be judged by Christ? (R. Glover.) Parallel Verses KJV: And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.WEB: Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. |
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