“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” (Matthew 24:44)
Before you set your feet on the floor beside your bed this morning did you think, “This could be the day Christ returns?” Before you had your breakfast, before you left your house for school or work did you anticipate the coming of Christ?
Our Lord tells us in Matthew 24 that as it was in the days of Noah before the flood, life before the return of Christ would be going on as usual. Many years ago a Scottish preacher would ask when he stood to preach, “How many of you believe Jesus will return today?” Sometimes a few hands would go up, sometimes three or four and sometimes no one would lift a hand. Then he would read our text in Matthew 24:44 and then preach on being ready for the Lord’s return. The New Testament mentions the return of Christ 318 times. Just because He didn't return yesterday doesn’t mean He might not return today. Are you ready for His return?
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