The word (Hebrew Word) Strong 6822 Tsaphah {tsaw-faw’} - A primitive root; properly to lean forward, that is, to peer into the distance; by implication to observe, await: – behold, espy, look up (well), wait for, (keep the) watch (-man). Reference: http://strongsnumbers.com/hebrew/6822.htm
The above definition fits into the following verses:
Matthew 26:64 – “Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven”.
John 14:1-3 – “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also”.
Acts 1:11 – “Why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven”
1 Thessalonians 4:17 – “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord”.
Revelation 1:7 – “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen”.
Revelation 22:12 – “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be”.
As we lean forward, peering into the distance; keeping a spiritual watch for his Second Coming, we must be prepared. Jesus clearly illustrates keeping watch for his second coming in the parable of the Ten Virgins found in Matthew 25: 1 to 13 as follows:
1Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish (thoughtless, without forethought) and five were wise (sensible, intelligent, and prudent). 3For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take any [extra] oil with them; 4But the wise took flasks of oil along with them [also] with their lamps. 5While the bridegroom lingered and was slow in coming, they all began nodding their heads, and they fell asleep. 6But at midnight there was a shout, Behold, the bridegroom! Go out to meet him! 7Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order. 8And the foolish said to the wise, Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out. 9But the wise replied, There will not be enough for us and for you; go instead to the dealers and buy for yourselves. 10But while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were prepared went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut. 11Later the other virgins also came and said, Lord, Lord, open [the door] to us! 12But He replied, I solemnly declare to you, I do not know you [I am not acquainted with you]. 13Watch therefore [give strict attention and be cautious and active], for you know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will come.
Don’t let your hearts be full with dread because He is coming soon. Look up your redemption draws nigh! The Amplified Bible version reads in Luke 21:28 – Now when these things begin to occur, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption (deliverance) is drawing near.
Revelations 22:20 (Amplified Bible) reads–He Who gives this warning and affirms and testifies to these things says, Yes (it is true). [Surely] I am coming quickly (swiftly, speedily). Amen (so let it be)! Yes, come, Lord Jesus!
We Shall Behold Him – Sandi Patty From: bondservant007
