As a kid, it was exciting to hear the distant jingle of the ice cream truck approaching our neighborhood on a hot summer day.
Everything would suddenly stop – whether in the middle of a street football game or sand lot baseball game or climbing trees or whatever – so everyone could run home and get money for an ice cream treat.
As the blaring music of the ice cream truck got closer, our excitement built with anticipation of a delicious frozen goodie.
When it finally arrived on our street, there was a rush to the truck to buy a scrumptious fudgesicle, popsicle, push-up, bullet or some such. Then we would rest in the shade of a big tree enjoying the ice cream before resuming the game or activity.
It reminds me of the coming end of time.
There are many prophecies in the Bible which serve as “blaring music” signaling the arrival of an exciting event. As the sound of the “music” gets closer, the anticipation mounts. What a glorious day that will be!
Of course, there are some people who do not hear the music – who choose not to pay attention to the coming triumphant appearing. We can only pray they will have a change of heart. That they will soon be able to hear the “music” and enjoy getting to know the Composer.
Get ready. The ice cream truck is on its way!
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