Are You Ready?

 

No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.Matthew 24:36

Readiness is something important. Winter road crews prepare for snow and ice. Students get ready for tests by studying. Actors get ready for a play by rehearsing. Everything in life takes readiness. 

Are you ready for the most important event that being the return of Jesus Christ? It is going to happen no matter what your particular denomination preaches or omits. The word of God is crystal clear. 

Matthew 24:40 says “ Two men will be plowing a field: one will be taken, and the other will be left in the field.” This is referred to as the rapture. The 'Left Behind' movie trilogy a few years ago highlighted this. Many churches today don’t even preach about this and are doing a great disservice to those attending. You must be ready. It is not just about being nice, being baptized, or attending a certain church. You must truly have been born again. It is something to await joyously not be fearful of. Signs of his coming are even more prevalent today after things happening in Israel. Go in peace, do not fear. 

PRAYER: Father I thank you that you will come again and all that is on this Earth is so minor compared to your glory. I pray for those I know and love who may not be ready. Draw them to you in a powerful life changing way. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Beware!

                  Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you      do not expect. Matthew 24:4

First let me say going into a church does not make you into a Christian anymore than going into McDonalds makes you into a hamburger. One of the Ten Commandments is to “remember the Sabbath Day and to keep it Holy” and from my perspective I would say that does mean probably making a point to have Christian fellowship. The act of going alone won’t save you,  but you should desire it if you love the Lord. 

Today’s verse talks about being ready as you never know when the Lord will return as he promised He would and He indeed will. Do you know for a fact you would be in heaven with Jesus? I mean you could be sitting in your local coffee establishment and poof, the Lord returns. You don’t want to be those left behind for certain. 

“Believe in the Lord and you shall be saved” it says in Romans 10:9, period.  So if you do believe in the Lord then there you have it, but shouldn’t you want to get to know him better once you believe in Him?We are not supposed to neglect assembling together it says in Hebrews 10:25. The world will certainly captivate you if you choose to let it and the modern culture spreads many lies.  Fathers are required to  “raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” it says in Ephesians 6:4. So don’t neglect getting to know God better by reading the Bible daily. It is through the word you can combat the devil’s worldly agenda. 

PRAYER: Father I pray for those reading who may have family members who have left their first love and seemingly care nothing about growing in the Lord. I pray for you to awaken those who sleep before the devil takes them captive. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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