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BE READY

Text: Luke  12:40  
Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."

This statement  was neither made to the unchurched nor to the unbelievers, but to the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.

He warned them to be ready for His second coming because He would be coming at an unexpected time. And the same instruction extends to every follower of our Lord Jesus Christ today.  

The gospel of Mark recorded Jesus' statement about His unexpected arrival and the required readiness of His disciples as well. He said to them: "Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning— lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. *And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!"* (Mark 13:33-37).

The truth is, many people in the church are not taking this instruction to heart. Jesus warned His disciples in which you are part, to take heed,  watch and to pray! If you don't do these three things, the tendency of you being found asleep at Christ's arrival is high.

The coming of Christ will not come suddenly on believers that are taking heed to themselves, watching and praying. But for as many that are not taking heed, watching and praying, Jesus Christ will come upon them like a thief.(Matthew 24:43).

For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others [do,] but let us watch and be sober.(1 Thessalonians 5:2-6).

As people of God, you must pay close attention to your spiritual well being, as per your walk and stand with the Lord. You must be vigilant and pray without ceasing. 
You must never allow yourself to be distracted by the happenings in this world and around you. Your focus must not be taken off Christ, who is the author and the finisher of your faith.

 *Christ's coming as a thief in the night is imminent and sure, you must therefore pay attention to yourself, watch and pray, so that He will not break into your house suddenly like a thief and meet you unprepared.* 

 *Will you be ready when the Lord shall come?* 

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1.) Father, I receive the grace to take heed to myself, to watch and pray lest your coming meet me unprepared.

Bible reading:

 1 Thessalonian 5: 1-11.

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