The day of the LORD is coming. It is near.
MATTHEW 24:44 (NLT)
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
THE ESSENCE
Since Jesus' big day is right around the corner, we need to maintain a constant state of readiness.
DAILY FODDER
Maintaining a state of readiness isn't so much a special activity. Rather, it is allowing life in the shadow of his return to become the norm that shapes our lives.
PRAYER
I'm glad, Jesus, each time I hear about your return. I confess, though, that I haven't fully integrated this hope into my daily life. It's more of a special emphasis or occasional awareness. I want to live a more integrated life where I make all decisions and breathe every breath in light of this coming reality. I no longer have to be frustrated with the world as it is because your coming is a done deal. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
