In the early part of the 1800s, William Miller spent 14 years trying to find out when Jesus would come back. He settled on the year 1843. Somewhere between 50,000 and 100,000 people believed him. They believed him when he narrowed the date down to April 3rd. Some people went to the mountaintops, figuring that would give them a head start. Others looking for a reunion with loved ones went to the cemeteries. As you may guess, April 3rd came and went without Christ’s coming back. Afterwards, some people picked another one of Miller’s dates and started their wait anew. Some got discouraged and walked away from all the predictions and the prophecies. Sadly, some walked away from the Savior as well.
