Be Ready

The world had been waiting to see the end result of what was predicted about May 21, 2011.  Some to laugh and mock those believing this teaching, while others were “preparing” by marching through the streets with signs, t-shirts, and tracks – stating this is the “Day of Judgment”.  Now the “date” has been changed and is expected to be in October.

I find sadness in each of these groups of people.  The mockers – were they laughing at this particular teaching or at the understanding that the Lord will actually someday come back – or both?  Those who believe this was the day – were they “preparing” in a way that is biblical and in agreement to what the Lord calls us to do while we are on this earth?

Scripture states: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.  But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.  So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” – Matthew 24:42-44

This teaches us that the Lord Jesus will return; no one knows when and yet we are to “be ready”.

What does “be ready” mean?  It means to search God’s Word for truth – embrace the teaching that Jesus is Lord & Savior and accept him into your heart.  It means to continually study his Word, spend time in prayer and allow yourself to know, truly know, God.  It means to allow Him to conform you into His image - daily as you grow in faith and understanding.  It means to share your faith with others so many can come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Lord & Savior.

It does not mean trying to out-guess what scripture says you do not know – it does not mean to cause many to panic and do foolish things – focusing more on a man’s teaching rather than the Word of God.  If the Lord say’s that he will come when we do not expect him, I would trust that we cannot figure it out, no matter what “system” we use.

I pray that if nothing else – the proof of this false teaching will cause many to wonder, search, & study to know the truth – God’s truth.

“And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.  And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.” – Romans 8:27-30

Be Ready.