How would you definte the word "soon"?

The rapture is always imminent, but I believe Jacob's trouble will begin soon, based on current events. By using the term 'soon' I would say within the next 2 years.

I certainly hope you're right, Benjamin, but I've also been surprised before. Obviously, God's idea of soon and mine don't mean the same thing.

I've been expecting Him for the past 35 years...and I've always thought it could have been any day...I never thought I'd be seeing as much as were seeing today, so yes..I definitely think were going on overtime now...could be any minute, hour, day or week...Soon? I absolutely think it will be.

This started because after reading a few headlines yesterday that were mocking God, including O having a gay priest close the prayer at the Easter Breakfast, I kept thinking soon is not soon enough. This got me to try to define soon for myself. When my kids and I were in the car after a long day and headed for home, soon would mean 5-10 minutes. In the context of work, soon might mean within the week. The word soon can have different meanings depending on the way it is used. Soon to me means imminent or at the very least, a few months.

I get inpatient at times especially as the news gets more disturbing. But I have felt the Lord has told me soon and I will just have to accept and live with that word whose meaning can be so different.

You know what gets me?  We know we are to spread the Gospel, but I don't find any who are willing to listen anymore.  Is it just me or has anyone else having this experience?  Either they get angry with you or are so set in their belief system, or mocking the rapture, have lost interest, etc.
The only ones who I have any fellowship with and are listening are like-minded and we are all watchers. We keep eachother in check by looking at what the Word has to say, like on this board.  Even though there may be areas where we disagree at times (as in opinions) and that's normal, the core essentials remain steadfast within us and we build upon them.  I like hearing other watchers'/believers views on things....unless they're really out in left field.

like Yodeling, for example.

...seriously though, I know exactly what you mean. There was a time that I could share what I believed, and expect some kind of conversation. These last days, though (and I use that phrase with intent), are characterised more and more by "pearls before swine" than anything else. There seems to be little to no dialogue, and the dialogue that does occur tends to be doctrinal or intellectual, rather than Spirit-filled.

I think that's just an indicator of the times we live in.
People's hearts are hard. It won't be until the Tribulation that they recognise the Lord - and by then, the recognition will be of His judgement, not His grace.

hahahahah...rieom, I think that's a hamster behind the Coke bottle.  I know exactly what you mean about the headlines.  I can barely even watch the local news anymore.  I find myself giving long sighs.  It becomes more sad each day and even more depraved.  That seems to be the norm now.