The Great Neon Sign in the Sky Indicating the Coming of Jesus Christ. Jesus said in Matthew 24:30 that there will be a Sign seen in heaven at His Coming to gather His Elect. Jesus also stated very clearly that this Sign in heaven will not be seen until after the Tribulation Period is completed and after the Sun is darkened, after the Moon does not give its light and after the Stars are seen falling from heaven. In Messages Part 1 and Part 2 of the Sign of Jesus Coming we looked at the following: The Sign indicates the Coming of Jesus. The same Sign also indicates the End of this Age we live in. In Part 1 we looked at the Greek word for Sign which is Semeion which means a wonder, a miracle, or an Indicator. Yes! There will be clear Indicators before Christs Coming and a clear Indicator in the Sky at Christs Coming. In Part 2 we looked at how the Semeion/Sign is like a Bright Shining Neon Light and it will not just Indicate the Coming of Jesus Christ, it will also Indicate the End of the Age. The Coming of Jesus Christ will End this Age we live in and begin a New Age. In this Message I want to look more deeply at this amazing Greek Word Semeion. I see this Semeion word as a Great Shining Neon Light that Indicates to those that can See. An EXIT Neon Light shines brightly when smoke is sensed in a building, no matter how dark the room the people can see the EXIT Sign, they can also move in that direction for Safety. Prophecy is like a great shining Neon Light to the Believers in God, God has given us Prophecy and it shines in a dark place so that we may know exactly what God wants us to do and where to go. There are times when the Semeion is seen by a Believer and has a totally different purpose and meaning to that of a nonbeliever. Wise men saw the Star in the East and knew that it was a Clear Shining Indicator that the Messiah was born, and they came to Worship the Prophesied Messiah. Mat 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. King Herod heard of the Star and the Messiah and wanted to kill the Messiah. Jesus as a baby was wrapped in swaddling and was like a Shining Neon Light Indicating that Jesus was the Prophesied Messiah and Saviour. Luk_2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Judas used the Usual Kiss of Love as a Shining Neon Indicator of Betrayal towards Jesus.
Mat_26:48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. There will be many Bright Shining Indicators given to us Believers in Jesus Christ before the day of Jesus Coming, to us Believers it will bring forth a Great Hope and Expectancy. For many non believers the Shining Indicators will bring despair and hopelessness, but for some it will cause them to Repent and Turn to Christ and then they will see the Truth of the Shining Neon Lights. This is what Jesus said to you and I. Mat 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: Mat 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Mat 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Jesus said that the Shining Neon Sign will appear in the heaven and will lighten up the Sky from the East to the West when Jesus comes. The Brightness of Jesus. I want to now focus on the Brightness of Jesus. Do you remember what happened to Jesus on the Mountain when He met with Elijah and Moses as recorded in Mark 17:2-5? The Face of Jesus shone as the Sun and His Clothing also shone White as the Light, there was also a Bright Cloud that overshadowed them. Mat 17:2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Mat 17:3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Mat 17:4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. Mat 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Mark 9:3 reveals some more of that same Brightness of Jesus. Mar 9:3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. Luke 9:29-31 again reveals more of that Brightness of Jesus.
Luk 9:29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. Luk 9:30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: Luk 9:31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. Do you remember when Paul met Jesus on his journey to Damascus? It is recorded in Acts 9:3 and Acts 26:13, Paul described Jesus as being a Shining Light from Heaven. Act 9:3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: Act 26:13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. There were others with Paul that also saw the Light of Jesus as recorded in Acts 22:9-11 Act 22:9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. Paul met Jesus face to face and was blinded for 3 days by the Brightness of the Light of Jesus. Act 22:11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. Are you starting to see why the Sky will be lit from the East to the West when Jesus comes? There is still much more to see in Scripture regarding the Brightness of Jesus. John saw the Brightness of Jesus Christ in the Revelation of Christ. Rev 1:13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. Rev 1:14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; Rev 1:15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. Rev 1:16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. John said that the Countenance of Jesus was like the Sun shining in its Full Strength and His eyes were like a flame of Fire and His Head and Hair was White like Wool. Look at what the Sun does to the World, it turns darkness into Light, it heats up the Whole World and can blind the eyes of a man if you stare at the Sun for a short while. Yes! The Shining Neon Light of Jesus will Lighten up the Whole World when He shall come, it will shine from the East to the West.
Paul declared to us in 2 Thessalonians 2:8 that the Brightness of Jesus coming shall destroy the Son of Perdition when Jesus comes to gather us together to Himself. 2Th 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Jesus declares Himself as being the Bright and Morning Star in Revelation 22:16 Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. The Brightness of Gods Holy Angels. Now I want to look deeper at the Shining Neon Light of the Angels of God. When Mary went to the Tomb of Jesus she saw two Angels of God shining Brightly as recorded in Luke 24:4 Luke 24:4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: Matthew records the same event and indicates that the Angel had a Countenance like Lightning and his clothing was white as snow. Mat 28:2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. Mat 28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: In Luke 2:9 we see the description of the Bright Angel as follows: Luk 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. In Acts 12:7 we see the description of the Bright Angel that appeared to Peter in the prison at night as follows: Act 12:7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. In Revelation we see many descriptions of the Bright Angels as follows: Rev 10:1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: Rev 18:1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. In Daniel 10:4-6 we read of a Mighty Messenger that appeared to Daniel as follows:
Dan 10:4 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; Dan 10:5 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: Dan 10:6 His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. I am really starting to see why the heaven will be lit from the East to the West when Jesus will come. I am really starting to see the Great Bright Shining Neon Indicator that will be seen in the heaven after the Tribulation Period is over and after the Sun is darkened and the Moon does not give its light. Gods Word is True! Can you imagine the Brightness of Jesus and His many tens of thousands and thousands of Angels descending in the Sky? The following is True regarding the Glory of Jesus: Mat 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Mat 24:31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Jesus will come in Glory with His Angels and He will sit upon His Throne of Glory. Mat 25:31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: Jesus will come in Glory with His Angels and He will reward us. Mat 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Jesus will come in Glory and in the New Genesis the regeneration Jesus shall sit on His Throne and the 12 Apostles will sit with Him and rule over the 12 Tribes of Israel. We will all be rewarded and will Rule with Jesus on earth. Mat 19:28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Mat 19:29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Do you know that when Jesus comes we also shall receive the Bright and Glorious Body just like Jesus? Yes! We shall have a Bright and Shining Glorious Body like Jesus. Paul makes it very clear to you and I in Colossians 3:4 what will happen at the Coming of Jesus Christ. Col 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Praise God! Yes! The Sky will be lit brightly with the Shining Neon Light of Jesus Christ, with His Bright and Shining Angels and with His Bright and Shining Saints of God! We shall meet with Jesus in the Air just above this earth. What a Glorious day that will be. It is True what Jesus declares. Yes the Semeion/Sign/Indicator will be seen in the heaven at the Coming of Jesus Christ and the End of the Age. We will LOOK UP and LIFT our Heads, we will know that our Redemption is drawing near and we will know that Jesus is at the door. There are many Semeions that will appear before Jesus will come. As we see each Sign appear it will cause us to stop and look, it will cause us to draw closer to Jesus, and it will cause Hope to arise in our hearts. May the following Verses have a New meaning for each one of us, may they be a Semeion Moment, may they be Bright Shining Neon Lights for each one of us as we see the Day of Christs Coming approaching. Luk 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Luk 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Luk 21:27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Luk 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. I Hope you are challenged and have been encouraged by this Message.