Preparing for Jesus’ Coming
I wonder what it was like to live before Jesus was born. The prophets had foretold His birth and encouraged people to be ready, but I wonder how many took the prophecy seriously. Maybe it seemed like one of those tales they had heard their whole lives so, even if it would become true some day, it most likely wouldn’t be in their lifetime.
I expect that people then were very much like they are today. The difference is that, today, we know He came. He lived, He died, He rose. But He also promised to come again! Are we watching, making sure that we are ready for His return? Or we are going through life with a vague recollection that He said He would return, but it probably won’t be for a long time yet?
Although that may be true, we need to live as if He were coming today. So many missed His first coming. I do not want to be among those who are not ready for Jesus’ second coming.
As you celebrate this week, think about how much we truly have to celebrate. God so loved you that He gave His Son, and one day, we will get to see Him face to face. Lord, hasten that day!
No one will miss Jesus Christ second coming, but as you said I wanta be ready. My mind goes back to an old Gospel Song. I think I will the lyrics. It was written by Adger M. Pace.
I WANT TO BE READY TO MEET HIM
CHORUS:I want to be ready to meet Him by and by, REPEAT
I want to be more like Him and do His best command,
For I want to be ready to meet Him in the gloryland.
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You may have your worldly pleasures, your silver and your gold,
You may pile up all the riches that this old world can hold;
But I’d rather have my Saviour nd with Him firmly stand,
For I want to be more like Him and do His best command,
For I want to be ready to meet Him in the gloryland.
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You may talk about your riches, your diamonds and your pearls,
You may gain the wealth for ages of this and all the worlds,
But the Saviour is more precious with Him I’ll take my stand,
For I want to be more like Him, and do His best command.
For I want to be ready to meet Him in the gloryland.
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There is one thing I can boast of salvation from the fall,
I’m an heir to wealth in glory, my Father owns it all;
That is why I’m shouting happy and go at His command,
For I want to be more like Him and do His best command.
For I want to be ready to meet Him in the gloryland.
Don’t hear this song much anymore, but it sums it up.