As the lightning flashes.........., so will the Son of man be in his day. (Luke 17:24)

As the lightning flashes.........., so will the Son of man be in his day. (Luke 17:24)
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The Pharisees asked Jesus  when the kingdom of God was coming.

He answered them, "behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you."

Jesus referred to Himself as the Kingdom of God.

The Pharisees did not believe that He was the expected Messiah.

Jesus also refers to His second coming.

Jesus compares His coming to that of a lightning.

Why did Jesus associate lightning with His "Day"?

In the arid climate of Palestine, lighting would appear unexpectedly.

So will be the  coming  Jesus.

The final examination dates are announced months before the exam so that the students may prepare themselves  well for it.

But some students spend most of the time in useless occupations and start preparing for the exam just a few days before it.

If they are  told that the exam will begin at anytime without pre-announcement, they will prepare for the exam without wasting their time.

Jesus says that His coming would be at anytime like that of a lightning .

It is a warning to us that we must always be ready to meet Him.

If we have to do some cleaning work in our soul let us do it immediately,  because the next moment may not be ours.

If we want to earn more reward in Heaven by doing some good work let us do it today because tomorrow may not come.

Let us lead every day our life as though it is our last day.

Lourdu Selvam.