by Todd Elder at Exploring Creation
The time of the tribulation, the return of our Messiah as King, and the time of Judgment are coming. According to the Book of Revelation, we know that much has yet to happen before the actual physical return of the Messiah ... yet Scripture says that we should live our lives as though He could return tomorrow. When He comes ... are you ready?
If you knew He would return 24 hours from now, what would you do? Please take a few moments and seriously consider it. I doubt very much any of us would do our normal daily routines ... we would not go to work, we would not wash our cars and mow our lawns, we would not just sit and watch television. Instead, we would probably make a last effort to save our loved ones, we might fall to our knees and spend the time fasting and repenting, or perhaps in fear we might hide out in the caves. When the end times arrive and judgment comes ... are you ready?
When the tribulation comes there will be much trouble and suffering in the world and though believers may be spared the wrath of Elohim, many, while on the earth, will be mistreated, tortured, slandered, and executed for their belief. When many will have to die for their faith ... are you ready?
Sadly, few if any of us are ready. During this time, is it not right for us to consider what we can change in our lives to get more in line with what our Savior, Redeemer, and Master expects of us? Up above, you were asked what you would do if He were coming in 24 hours. These are the things that we would find most important to do with our remaining few hours ... why are we not doing them now when we have many hours at our disposal? We do not know when our lives will end. Believers are called to be awake, watching, found working faithfully for the Master, and those who need not be ashamed when He comes. When this happens ... are you ready?