There's a long-lasting tradition among mystic Christians which is quite lovely.
They say that Jesus returns when and to the extent that people act in a Christlike manner.
So St. Theresa of Avila says "Christ has no body now but yours."
And William Blake's famous poem, called "Jerusalem" by most people, has the same message. The first half asks "did Jesus ever come to England?" but doesn't offer an answer, because myths are not about historical events but moral ambitions. And the second half says "I will do my best to be Christlike."
Blake (and other mystics) don't expect a dramatic one-event return in the future. To them it is an ongoing possibility in the life of individuals. Which is how teaching through myths generally works.
They say that Jesus returns when and to the extent that people act in a Christlike manner.
So St. Theresa of Avila says "Christ has no body now but yours."
And William Blake's famous poem, called "Jerusalem" by most people, has the same message. The first half asks "did Jesus ever come to England?" but doesn't offer an answer, because myths are not about historical events but moral ambitions. And the second half says "I will do my best to be Christlike."
Blake (and other mystics) don't expect a dramatic one-event return in the future. To them it is an ongoing possibility in the life of individuals. Which is how teaching through myths generally works.
