Matthew 24:42 Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. --NASB In the name of the One Who will return when the world does not expect Him, amen.
I remember seeing a T-shirt that said, "Jesus is coming," on the front; on the back it said, "And is He mad." Actually the language was a bit more colorful than that. But the point is, or at least it should be, Jesus is going to return one day, and if we are not prepared, it will be a very unhappy occasion for us.
We do well to be on the alert as He says, because we want it to be a happy day. And for those who have faith in Jesus, it will indeed be a happy day. Our Savior will return and take us home where we will be eternally refreshed, happy, and full of joy. Truly it is a day to be prepared for. Amen.
Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, You have warned us to be on the alert for Your return. Grant us a rich measure of Your Holy Spirit so that we indeed are ready, amen.
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Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You that You have sent Your Holy Spirit to sanctify us so that we can live the new life of faith in service to You and to our neighbor. We ask that You grant us grace to do Your will always. In the name of Jesus we ask this. Amen.
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