Every August football teams all over our nation begin their preseason training. There is one week during this time called “hell week.” During hell week players come in for practice two times a day (aka two-a-days). This brutal training, along with all other preparation, is motivated by the hope of having a winning season.
But there is a season approaching that is unlike any other.
“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Mt 24:44)
Some people are really good at planning and preparing. But, have you ever thought about how prepared you are for the Lord’s return? While no one knows the hour of the Lord’s return, God’s people should be able to know the season of the His return. With the current events happening in the world, especially in Israel, many of us are wondering if this could be the season.
An old song says:
There’s a great day coming, a great day coming…
Are you ready for that day to come?
That’s an important question we should be asking ourselves. Are we ready for that day? But just working harder isn’t the answer. Jesus Christ has already done the real work. Getting ready for God to come either by His spirit, or in reality, is accomplished in three ways:
1. Awareness of the how quickly it’s going to happen
“And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” (Rom. 13:11)
2. A willingness to stand in faith
“And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Heb. 6:11-12)
3. Being motivated from a passion for God
“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God…And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” (1 John 3:1, 3)
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