Pastor Brown
IllustrationStory★★★★A well known minister was called away from home one week end to preach in a distant city. Arriving at his destination by train, he stood with his luggage at the curb in front of the station, waiting for someone to come for him. Soon a car drove up and the driver asked, “Are you Mr. Brown?”
“Yes,” answered the minister, “I am. I was expecting someone to meet me here.” His luggage was place in the car, which was immediately driven away. He stood wondering what to do next, when another, more luxurious car drove up to the curb.
“Mr. Brown, I think” said the gentleman who was driving. “Yes,” said the visitor, “I am Pastor Brown, but someone else has just asked me that question and gone off with my luggage.”
“Oh that was a servant of mine. I sent him for your luggage, but have come for you myself.”
And so the Lord will come for his people; not the highest, nor the most powerful cherubim, or the most glorious seraphim. They would not suffice for the occasion. The angels will come with Him, but Jesus Himself will come for His people.
The point
A servant is sent for luggage while the master comes personally—illustrating how Jesus himself, not just angels, will come to receive his followers.