Promise and Expectancy

"He who testifies of these things says, 'Surely, I am coming quickly.' Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!" -Revelation 22:20

This interaction demonstrates much regarding the relationship between Christ and the believer. It is a beautiful picture of promise and expectancy. Our Lord gives the steadfast and sure promise - "I am coming quickly." In that moment the believer does not respond with, "How long is that going to take? What does 'quickly' mean?" The heart and mouth of the believer responds with expectancy - "Even so, come, Lord Jesus!" Enthusiastically we long for, and cheer for, the pressing arrival of our Lord. If we become entangled in the concern of how long, we have missed the point. Be ready! Our Lord's word is as faithful as it ever has been. He is coming quickly.