Be Ready

Scripture: 35 “Be prepared for action at a moment’s notice. 36 Be like the servants who anticipate their master’s return from a wedding celebration. They are ready to unlock and open the door for him at a moment’s notice. 37 What great joy is ahead for the awakened ones who are waiting for the Master’s return! He himself will become their servant and wait on them at his table as he passes by. 38 He may appear at midnight or even later, but what great joy for the awakened ones whenever he comes! 39 Of course, if they knew ahead of time the hour of the master’s appearing, they would be alert, just as they would be ready if they knew ahead of time that a thief was coming to break into their house. 40 So keep being alert and ready at all times. For I can promise you that the Son of Man will surprise you and will appear when you don’t expect him.” (Luke 12:35-40 The Passion) Jesus talks to His disciples many times, and uses many different illustrations about being ready. It can be so very easy to get lazy and not think about staying on track with hearing and responding to God as He speaks to us! There are many things that we may need to stay ready for, but the most important is to be ready for the Lord’s return and to hear His voice for action we might need to take. Father, I want to be more ready and alert. Help me as I ponder this and look at ways I can be better prepared. AMEN Lord, You are the God of my life and I will exalt You to the highest place. I will keep on giving my thanks to You for You are so good! Your constant, tender love lasts forever! Psalm 118
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