Are You Ready?

Meditate.

Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering. Sometimes you were exposed to public ridicule and were beaten, and sometimes you helped others who were suffering the same things. You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever. So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. For in just a little while, the Coming One will come and not delay. And my righteous ones will live by faith. But I will take no pleasure in anyone who turns away." But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved. Hebrews 10:32-39

We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved. How interested or excited are you about Christ’s return? For in just a little while, the Coming One will come and not delay. The Coming One…Jesus Christ—the King of Kings. Only the Heavenly Father knows the exact day when Christ will return.

Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory. ...However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don't know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert! Mark 13:26, 32-33

Next Monday, December 21, is the shortest day of the year and one that some of the doomsayers predict as the day of Christ’s return. Remember that only the Heavenly Father knows—so just make sure you are ready. Forgive and be forgiven. Then sit back…have another cup of hot chocolate, share with your friends, neighbors or relatives the things that God has been doing in your life. Remember how you first learned about Christ. The best is yet to come. When? Who knows. Are you ready?

Prayer ~ Lord, Thank you for purifying us from our sins. You are awesome—King of King, Lord of Lords. May You be glorified—above angels. We look forward to your return. We are the faithful ones.

Verse of Salvation ~ As surely as I live, says the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want them to turn from their wicked ways so they can live. Turn! Turn from your wickedness, O people of Israel! Why should you die? "Son of man, give your people this message: The righteous behavior of righteous people will not save them if they turn to sin, nor will the wicked behavior of wicked people destroy them if they repent and turn from their sins. When I tell righteous people that they will live, but then they sin, expecting their past righteousness to save them, then none of their righteous acts will be remembered. I will destroy them for their sins. Ezekiel 33:11-13 

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