Maranatha!

"Maranatha" is the Aramaic expression for "Come, O Lord" (1 Cor. 16:22; Rev. 22:20) It is an expression used as a prayer in the early church that anticipates the coming of the Lord Jesus. In the Corinthian context, there is a warning of judgement for those who do not love Jesus. In fact there is a curse pronounced. When the Lord returns, judgement is certain and those who do not love Him will definitely not be spending eternity with Him! For those who love Jesus we can pray this prayer as it will be a joyful reunion.

In an interview recently, the former PM (now Minister Mentor) of Singapore shared that he meditates each night for 20 minutes using the word "Ma-Ra-Na-Tha" as a mantra to calm himself down to sleep! He is not a Christian but was taught these words by a Christian. He is aware of the meaning although he is not a believer. He says he finds the sound soothing! Meditating on some mantras may seem to bring about temporary relieve for some, but true peace can only come from knowing the Prince of Peace. We can only pray that God will reveal Himself to this man who just celebrated his 87th birthday (16 Sept) It's not too late to repent until we breathed our last breath or when the Lord returns! May the grace of God be upon us all who long for our Lord's return!

Yes, Maranatha!

Ps. Ben