"There's no point planning anything because Jesus could return any moment"
How it sounds in your head: You've been taught 'imminence'—Jesus could return before you finish this sentence. So why plan doctor appointments, invest money, nurture relationships? It all feels futile. You're in a holding pattern waiting for evacuation.
"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps."
-- Proverbs 16:9Religion's 'evacuate don't populate' theology that steals present purpose for escapist fantasy
Prophecy teachers have said 'any moment' for decades, creating a sense that earthly investment is carnal. At 83, death or rapture both feel imminent.
Noah spent 120 YEARS building an ark for a flood that hadn't happened yet, based on a promise. He didn't sit idle waiting for rain—he built, planned, prepared, and OCCUPIED until the day it came.
I REFUSE the lie that planning is pointless because of imminence theology. IT IS WRITTEN my heart devises my way and the LORD directs my steps—I am supposed to PLAN and let Him direct. Jesus said OCCUPY till He comes, not hibernate. I am not in a holding pattern; I am in an OCCUPYING force. IT IS WRITTEN I am blessed in my storehouses—that requires HAVING storehouses to fill. The BARAK blessing positions me as the head not the tail, above not beneath—that's present tense authority, not 'someday when evacuated' authority. Noah built for 120 years. I build for however long I have. If Jesus returns mid-project, I'm found FAITHFUL and OCCUPYING. If not, I stewarded well. Either way, I WIN.
Your Father isn't facepalming when you plan your week as if 'don't you know I'm coming soon?'—He's DELIGHTING in your faith to steward what He gave you until He returns or calls you home. He's running toward you with VISION for your days, not a 'pack it in' notice.