Be ready

"Understand this: if a homeowner knew exactly when a burgular was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into.  You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected." (Luke 12:39-40 NLT)

A lot of people like to tell you they know when Christ is coming back but they don't.  But I would like to talk about another part of this verse.  How would our lives be different if we knew when Christ  was coming back?  How would our priorities be different?  What would we do or not do if we knew Christ would be returning during that time?  What would we want Christ to find us doing when He returns?  The truth is we need to be living like He is coming back today.  Trying to explain to Christ why were doing something or not doing something might not work.  He might not understand why the ball game or other activity was more important than being in His house.  What if we put off till tomorrow talking to somebody about Christ & He returned today?  What if we put off till tomorrow making a decision for Him & He returned today?  We shouldn't live in fear of Christ returning but it should create an urgency in us.  We have a lot of work to do.  Who might miss out on an eternity with Christ if we waste a day?  Live today like He's returning today!  If you do that, you'll be prepared.