If you've read the Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis, you might well remember the way in which the beavers were talking about Aslan. They were saying, "Aslan's on the move!" Was the way they referred to Aslan one of joking? One of complete and total fear? Or was it one of exuberant excitement? I would hazard a guess that the reference of Mr. Beaver was as Adam Admunson directed it to be portrayed. He was terribly excited, it was as if he could not control himself, for the coming of Aslan was such an exciting activity for the inhabitants of Narnia that the were ready to throw a party, and all that was left was the guest of honor.
That is how it is right now, we are in the time before when Christ is going to come back, and just like the beavers we need to make ready the bride of Christ. He is coming back, and the time is soon. You may say, "Yeah, but He never says how soon He is coming!" There, I must agree with you that the Bible does not give specific time of His return, but there are prophecies as to events that will be happening when he comes.
The Beaver family took the prophecies concerning the arrival of the Pevensie children with great concern and seriousness. That is why Mr. Beaver was concerned when Edmund turned up missing. The corallary there would be those not yet following after Christ's will. That is when the yearning for the lost comes to call.
Shall we ignore the prophecies given to us, or explain them away with the academic acknowledgement saying they cannot possibly apply to us today? Or shall we say "God is on the move!" with the same expectations as the Beaver's.
I say God is on the move, are you going to be there with him?
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