The Daily Fountain Daily Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 3 December  2023 – TOPIC: BE WATCHFUL AND READY

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TOPIC: BE WATCHFUL AND READY

READ: MATTHEW 24:36-44 (NKJV)

24:36. ” But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.

24:37. “But as the days of Noah [were,] so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

24:38. “For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark,

24:39. “and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

24:40. “Then two [men] will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.

24:41. “Two [women will be] grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.

24:42. “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.

24:43. “But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into.

24:44. “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

THE MESSAGE:

The state of insecurity in our nation has made many communities to sleep with one eye open while watching out for attackers. By so doing, some have been able to repel disasters on their communities. Here in this passage, we are called upon to be watchful for the second return of Jesus Christ, which shall be a day of judgment. Instead of engaging in speculations about the timing of His return, we are to be awake and ready at all times. Jesus tells us why it is necessary to be watchful. The first is that the actual day is a secret (verse 36). No prediction will ever get it right. Second, the day will come as a surprise (verses 37-39), just as the flood of Noah’s day. Third, it will be a day of separation (verses 40-41), when Jesus will separate His people from the wicked forever. Therefore, we are to be watchful and ready, especially as await the second coming of Christ (verses 42-44).

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Beloved, you don’t need to know when He is coming; you only need to know that you are ready. And readiness consists of having the right relationship with God! You must be born again. Then get to work; be about your Master’s business. Remember, the day is closer now than it was when you woke up today. Whether you get ready and are watchful or not, Jesus will come back!

PRAYER: Lord, help me to be ready and to be found watchful of Your return, Amen.

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