What does "He who is coming will come" reveal about God's promises? Setting the Scene Hebrews was written to believers tempted to give up under pressure. Into that tension the writer inserts a line borrowed from Habakkuk 2:3: “For, ‘In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.’” (Hebrews 10:37) The Phrase in Focus • “He” points unmistakably to Jesus Christ—already come in His first advent, promised to return in glory. • “In just a little while” reminds us that God measures time differently (2 Peter 3:8–9). • “Will not delay” guarantees that no force can hinder the exact moment God has appointed. Scripture Echoes • Habakkuk 2:3 – “The vision awaits an appointed time… Though it lingers, wait for it; it will surely come.” • John 14:3 – “I will come again and receive you to Myself.” • Revelation 22:7 – “Behold, I am coming soon.” • 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise…” What the Words Reveal About God’s Promises • Certainty – God speaks of the return as a settled fact: “will come.” • Precision – His timetable is perfect; He never arrives late or early. • Faithfulness – Past fulfillments (Christ’s first coming) guarantee future fulfillments. • Personal Nature – The promise centers on a Person, not merely an event. • Encouragement – Knowing the end is sure empowers endurance (Hebrews 10:36). Living in the Assurance Today • Hold fast to hope—He is on the way. • Keep doing the will of God—every act of obedience says, “I believe You’ll keep Your word.” • Encourage one another—remind fellow believers that delay is only apparent, never real. • Reject fear—God’s promises stand firmer than any present trial. In a Sentence “He who is coming will come” shouts that every promise of God is rock-solid: the King is on His way, right on schedule, and nothing can stop Him. |
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