They speak the message as a burden that must be delivered regardless of the personal cost. Imminent means about to happen, or could happen at any time. There are millions of imminent moments between now and January 1, 2000. Some Christians seem more caught up with Y2K than with being caught up in the Rapture. The United States and many parts of the world have in the last decade of the 20th century experienced a prosperity never known before.
Technology is given some credit as it has increased productivity and profit.
But such prosperity can lull God s people into thinking that economic prosperity is God s stamp of approval on our words, our choices and our values. God s Word must still be the standard by which we live every moment of every day. As Jesus was preparing His disciples for His soon departure, He said, Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. You heard me say, I am going away and I am coming back to you. His disciples were sure that if Jesus left their world would end.