[What if…when you woke up this morning it was revealed to you that this is your last day on this earth! What would be your first priority? Who would you share this with? Are you ready? If you have a spouse, are they ready? If you have children or family members in your home, are they ready?] “SO YOU ALSO MUST BE READY, because the Son of Man will come at an hour WHEN YOU DO NOT EXPECT HIM.” (Matt. 24:44) [Jesus lovingly gives us the following ADVICE!] “…keep watch, BECAUSE YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DAY OR THE HOUR.” (Matt. 25:13) [Jesus also lovingly gives us the following WARNING!] “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matt. 26:41) [Jesus lovingly gives us the following PROMISE!] “…surely I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, to the very end of the age.” [in the CEV:] “I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.” (Matt. 28:20) [Please make the desire of my heart TO BE OBEDIENT TO YOU TODAY Abba Father?] “People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, STAND UP AND LIFT UP YOUR HEADS, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 21:26-28) [We lift up our heads to you today Abba Father, thank you for your patience!] “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, NOT WANTING ANYONE TO PERISH, but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord WILL COME…” (2 Pet. 3:9-10) [It is up to us we must KEEP OURSELVES in the love of God!] “But you, dear friends, by BUILDING YOURSELVES UP IN YOUR MOST HOLY FAITH and praying in the Holy Spirit, KEEP YOURSELVES IN GOD’S LOVE as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” (Jude 1:20-21)
Be blessed as you praise The Lord, knowing that WE CAN KEEP OURSELVES IN THE LOVE OF GOD!
-Bill Stockham
