Matthew 24:42-Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord will come.
Watch-to be awake, give attention, close observation, to look with expectation, guard, vigilance for keeping or protecting against danger.
We are living in a time that is described in the bible as the "days of evil" or perilous times. Times in which man is living according to what is right in his or her own eyes. A time when God has been given the back seat in the lives of many and the world and all of its ungodly, perishable pleasures have taken front row seat in the lives of many, including some of those who once confessed Christ.
One day the world and all its's pleasures will be no more. What will you have left if your soul is lost and you die apart from God?
Knowing the brevity of life, it is not only important, but it would seem to make sense that we will make every attempt to live each day of our lives as if it was our last for none of us knows when our last breath will be drawn.
Sadly, many today are living their lives as if they plan to be on earth forever. Making no preparation to one day leave here and stand before Christ.
The bible declares that Jesus will one day return to receive those that belong to Him. Yes, there will be a 2nd coming of Christ.
When He returns, He will come as judge. Revelation 22:12-"Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.
The day that Christ will return? On that day and hour no man knows. What is known is the fact that He is coming back.
Life is short and our days here on earth are short. James 4:14- How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.
At the end of our journey called life, what will we hear Christ say concerning us?
To those who have a personal relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ, here is what the Lord says concerning you.
If you belong to Christ, keep watch!
Ready or not, Christ will return.
God bless.
Debra