Once Again…Be Ready

Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat! He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are ready. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. Luke 12:35-40

Are you ready? 

The Hebrew people had a wedding custom in which the bridegroom had a supper with his friends—sort of a bachelor party—and then he went to the bride’s home to get her and returned to his house for a great banquet. Even if it was really late he expected his servants to be waiting for his return. This gives us the example that there is no room for laziness in the life of a believer who is waiting for Christ’s return. Be ready for that special time that Jesus has promised…His return. It may or may not happen in our lifetime…but we should “be ready” all the time. No slacking off…taking it easy. This is similar to the parable of the Ten Virgins who were waiting for the Bridegrooms return. They needed to keep their lamps lit and only five of them brought enough oil. When the unprepared young ladies returned from going to buy more oil, the door to the wedding feast was closed and they were refused entry. That is analogous to being refused entry into heaven. The lesson again…BE READY. Be ready all the time because we don’t know when Jesus, the Son of Man, will return. Only God knows when Christ will return. This scripture tells us that it will be when we least expect it. Be ready. 

            Wait for the Lord’s return eagerly—Philippians 3:20

            Crowns for all who look forward to Christ’s appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8

            Be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. James 5:7-8

            Purify yourself. 1 John 3:3

            Keep watch—stay alert. Mark 13-32-33

            Practice faithfulness—Matthew 25:21, 23

            Preach the Word of God–2 Timothy 4:1-2

Are you ready?

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, I am eagerly waiting for Your return. Help me to see areas in my life that I need to improve so that I can please You in all that I think, say and do. I want to be ready for Your return and to encourage others to Be Ready, too.

Daily Bible Reading: Luke 12-13

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