" ARE YOU WATCHING "

Greetings to you,

This week we will be talking about " Watching ".It's important that we are vigilant in our daily watch for the return of our Jesus Christ.

If you are watching, what are you watching for? Jesus tells us about remaining watchful, to the point that MATTHEW, MARK and LUKE chose to mention it in each of the Gospels. I am of the belief that every word in the Bible is life giving. Unfortunately we don't always discover it's value at the moment. Sad but true we sometimes just read words,therefore we miss what the Lord is trying to tell us at that specific moment in time.

Are you watching and waiting for the return of Jesus Christ our Lord? It is probably a good thing that we don't know exactly when Jesus Christ will return. Now let's be honest, if we knew the precise date, we might plan to keep sinning and then turn to the Father right at the end. When Jesus returns to take his people to Heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. Our relationship with the Father must be our own. Jesus' second coming will be swift and sudden. There will be no opportunity for last-minute repentance or bargaining. The choice we have already made will determine our eternal destiny. Jesus' purpose in telling us about his return is not to stimulate predictions and calculations about the date, but to warn us to be vigilant and prepared. Will you be ready? The only safe choice is to obey him today. God's coming judgment is as certain as Jesus' return to earth.

Jesus asks us to spend the time of waiting taking care of His people and doing His work here on earth, both within the church and outside it. Now readers this is the best way to prepare for the return of Jesus Christ. Remember the scriptures tell us that He's returning for His bride... The church, and He's looking for a bride without spot or wrinkle. Who is the church? Those of us who know Him as Lord and Savior, those who have a Personal Relationship with Him.

Until Next Time...

Jim,