Habakkuk 2:3 English Standard Version (ESV) For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.

Every vision, every word of prophecy has its own appointed time. Jesus cautioned us about saying we have seen His return when it has not happened.

Matthew 24:23 English Standard Version (ESV) Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it.

We must not allow our desire to replace realistic expectations. When it comes to those appointed times, our expectations cannot make it happen any sooner.

Think of it this way, would you want Him to come and snatch us away only to discover those that we love are left behind?

Neither should we frustrate those we love with fear. Love them perfectly and allow love to do what love does best.

1 John 4:18 English Standard Version (ESV) There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.

Fear for a loved one’s salvation will not hasten their appointed time.

God will save whom He will save and our fear will not change His will in the matter.

We should not allow that thought to stop us from loving them.