Wednesday, November 3, 2021

A Day When We Least Expect It

Meditate. Consider your calendar—what day are you least busy? Are you ready all the time?

So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and 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. Matthew 24:42-44

 

What day is a “least expected day”?  Not Sunday…or Saturday…those are Sabbath days…not a Friday—evening of preparation for Shabot. So, will it be…Monday…Tuesday…Wednesday…or Thursday?  The Jewish Fall Festivals came and went—and those were not fulfilled with the Rapture this year. So, will it be another year?  We don’t know the hour or the day…just that it will be when we least expect it. 

 

Like a thief in the night. So many people have security devices on their homes now. They can even visually monitor them when they are away…and if there is any suspicious activity…like a thief in the night…they can call the police. What kind of warning systems do we have spiritually? Maybe we don’t need one. We have the promise that no one can snatch us away from Jesus or God the Father, if we belong to Him. 


My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand
. John 10:27-29

Are you following The Shepherd? It doesn’t matter the hour or the day…or a time when we least expect it.  Just listen to The Shepherd’s voice. Be obedient to Him. Trust Him to guide and protect you—that is what shepherds do. Remember the words of Psalm 23. He provides, leads, prepares, protects, rescues. The Lord is our Shepherd. 

 

Just be ready. 

 

Prayer ~ Lord—I am trusting You as I wait, watch and listen for Your return—Your call to come home. Thank You that You do provide, lead, prepare, protect and rescue me—as well as all others who love You with all of their heart, mind, soul and strength. 

 

Verse of Salvation ~ For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2

 

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