Good reading. Helpful clarification on these scripture quotes.
I agree there is no immenency in those words you quoted, and the bible is the inerrant word of God so if he wanted to say May 20, 2026 he could have said so.
I think he never intended us to know because to know would precipitate a surrender, in the same way the approaching end of a sports game precipitates acceptance of the expected outcome.
If you are up by 8 with 30 seconds left, you expect victory and may strive less than fully for that victory. God wants us to be salt and light, bringing his kingdom here on earth for all the moments of our life until we die or live to see his return.
Lately Ive been hoping he comes sooner than later. Lifes tough. People are so mean to one another. So much abuse and hate and anger and pain. Lord come be with us. Lord lead us to reflect your beauty and power and life in a way that inspires better.
Lord use me. Help me be that light and salt. Help me be the man you would have me be. In Jesus mighty name.