Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and hour knows no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Thus, in His wisdom God has chosen to withhold the top secret, classified information pertaining to the exact day of His return. In the fullness of time, when it becomes necessary, He will make that information known to His people, but for now, just as it was with the plan of salvation it remains highly classified info. And, for good reason, for whenever in retrospect we observe what took place in 1844, we discover God’s wisdom in not making the day of His coming known to mortals as yet.
Here are just a few snippets of the doings of persons, in relation to what they believed was an exact date for Christ’s second coming. [The Great Controversy pp 396>374] [1] Sinners inquired with weeping, “What must I do to be saved?” Those whose lives had been marked with dishonesty were anxious to make restitution. [2] The hearts of parents were turned to their children, and the hearts of children to their parents. [3] Heart-felt confessions were made, and members of the household labored for the salvation of those who were nearest and dearest.
[4] Everywhere were souls in deep anguish, pleading with God. [5] Many wrestled all night in prayer for the assurance that their sins were pardoned. [6] For some weeks preceding the time, worldly business was for the most part laid aside. [7] The sincere believers carefully examined every thought and emotion of their hearts as if upon their death-beds and in a few hours to close their eyes upon earthly scenes. [8] There were among them many who had been actuated by no higher motive than fear.
Matthew 24:43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. 44 Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man cometh.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!