....return

"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back - whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!'" Mark 13:35-37

Are we ready for the Owner of the House to return? We can't afford to wait for that next promotion or for the kids to grow; we must wake up and be prepared today! We can't wait for our house to be built to our satisfaction before we dedicate it to the service of the Lord; we must give our all and serve the One who gave His life so we could live...today!!

If the end of our time on earth were to occur tomorrow, did our thoughts, words, and deeds for today bring glory and honor to our Heavenly Father? If the answer is no - we need to arise from our spiritual slumber and allow Jesus to clean our lives. 

For what is the purpose of our being allowed to walk this earth if not to bring Him glory?

The study and discussion of end times should cause us to praise God for His victory over evil. 

Our understanding of the end times should cause us to walk in reverent obedience and fight the pulls of the world. Let's not be caught sleeping. Rather, let's look forward with great anticipation and commit to being prepared. 

Let's draw near to God in all we do and watch for His return.

- steve troxel