Always Be Prepared

 

By Andrea Merrell

The day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 NKJV

Why is it that when we’re out running errands and looking our worst, we run into someone we know—usually someone we haven’t seen in a long time who doesn’t know we don’t normally look that bad?

Or what about the times an unexpected guest drops by when the house is a wreck or we’re still in our PJs? Why didn’t they come two days ago when the house was immaculate and we were dressed?

Maybe we should adopt the Boy Scout motto: Always be prepared. This can apply to every area of our life but especially to our Christian walk.

We know that the day of Jesus’ return is getting nearer, yet no one knows the exact moment—no one except the Father. The Bible says Jesus will come as a thief in the night. Suddenly. Unexpectedly. Will we be watching and waiting? Will we be ready?

It’s easy to get caught up in the problems and anxiety of everyday life, allowing our attention to be drawn away to other trivial matters. We go along our merry way thinking we have plenty of time to bring our focus back to the Lord.

But the Bible says in Luke 24, Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you unexpectedly. (vs 34 NKJV).

Friend, Jesus could come back today. Will He find you waiting and watching for His return?

Always be prepared.

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