[Luke 12, Proverbs 18]

H – Luke 12:35–36, “[35] “Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, [36] and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.”

E – Ready!

Luke 12 is a series of parables spoken by Jesus. The purpose of these parables is that Christ disciples would focus on the Kingdom of God over everything; fearing nothing of this world  (12:5), trusting Him with everything (12:31), and looking/working towards the Masters coming (12:40). 

The point is – Be Ready, Christ is Going to Return!

It seems that many who call themselves Christians have distanced themselves from this truth. Go read this article (although it is from 2017, it is alarming – (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39153121). Yet, you can’t get away from the truth of God’s Word, “The Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (12:40). 

The words “stay dressed” depicts a man prepared to run, with his long robe tucked under his belt. He isn’t waiting until the last minute. His armor is on (Ephesians 6), His lamps are full of oil and burning (Matthew 25:1-13), he is awake (12:37), and patiently waiting on the Master to knock (12:35). 

I believe Jesus is saying, “Do not think you can make preparations for My coming when I’m already there. Do not think you can change your position from worrying about material goods to serving My Kingdom then. When I come, you should be ready to move.”

A – I 100% believe that I will see Christ, either through my earthly death or His coming. Regardless, I should live today as if it will be today. There should be no room for doubt or despair. I need to live in light of His coming, discern truth, full of hope, encouraging others of this truth, staying in intimate relationship with Christ, and doing the work He has purposed me to. 

R – Lord God, I believe your promises. I affirm them as “Yes, and Amen!” I believe I will stand before you. I pray my Worship today would lead me in preparation for that day. Thank you for Hope. Thank you that I do not have to fear, be anxious, or concerned. You hold sparrows in your hand, you remember them, how much more me (12:7). Lord, open my mouth to acknowledge you today (12:8) and draw others to yourself. I praise you. 

In Jesus Name!