​“Now is the judgment of this world. Now the ruler of this world will be cast out. As for Me, if I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all people to Myself.” Then the crowd replied to Him, “We have heard from the scripture that the Messiah will remain forever. So how can You say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man? ” Jesus answered, “The light will be with you only a little longer. Walk while you have the light so that darkness doesn’t overtake you. The one who walks in darkness doesn’t know where he’s going. While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may become sons of light.” Jesus said this, then went away and hid from them.” ‭‭John‬ ‭12:31-32, 34-36‬ ‭HCSBIf

Jesus was not lifted up then he could not remain forever. The Jews were still looking for a messiah who would set up his kingdom here on earth, but Jesus’ kingdom is not in places but hearts, souls, and minds to give us the strength to accomplish His will on earth. The Jews are still looking for a messiah and will soon see him. But for those looking in the right place, they will find Jesus the true Messiah. 

But they are not to be the only ones looking we too need to be looking for Jesus. He is still lifted sitting beside the throne of God waiting to call His church home to Heaven. Will we be people who are watching for Him? 

“We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, in the same way God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus. For we say this to you by a revelation from the Lord: We who are still alive at the Lord’s coming will certainly have no advantage over those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the archangel’s voice, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.”

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4:13-18‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/72/1th.4.18.HCSB

“Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and one left. Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and one left. Therefore be alert, since you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭24:40-42‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/72/mat.24.41-42.HCSB

“Whoever tries to make his life secure will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. I tell you, on that night two will be in one bed: One will be taken and the other will be left. Two women will be grinding grain together: One will be taken and the other left. Two will be in a field: One will be taken, and the other will be left. ””

‭‭Luke‬ ‭17:33-36‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/72/luk.17.35.HCSB