Watch and Be Ready
May 21 came and went and most of us are still here but I think of those in Joplin who ended up leaving this world yesterday. As I pray for the families and friends of the victims, I think of Jesus’ words: “ Watch therefore: for you know not what hour your Lord does come. But know this, that if the manager of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.” (Matthew 24: 42-44)
The fact is: Jesus is coming. He hasn’t come yet but He will. If we don’t live to see His return, we will be in His presence before then. Are you ready? I can picture people breathing a sigh of relief now that the day of the predicted end is over but, to me, it was a great reminder to look up. Jesus told us “And then if any man shall say to you, ‘See, here is Christ; or, see, he is there’; believe him not: For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. But take you heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.” (Mark 13:21-23) We’ve entered that time, Folks.
“Then said he to them, ‘Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws near.” (Luke 21: 10-11, 25-28) How many of these signs are we seeing today?
The bottom line is this: It’s not a time to go back to our daily routine. It’s a time to live as each day is your last. Remind people that, yes, there are false prophets but the fact is Jesus is coming again. Our lives must be spent preparing to meet Him as a bride prepares for her Bridegroom. Are you ready?
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