ARE YOU READY?

“You must be prepared.” –Matthew 24:44

Jesus is coming back to take us with Him (Jn 14:3). No one can know the exact day or hour of Jesus’ return (Mt 24:42). He will return at the time we least expect (Mt 24:44). Therefore, we must be always ready. We are ready for Jesus’ second and final coming when:

1) We are faithful, farsighted servants (Mt 24:45).

2) We are working to feed people physically and/or spiritually (Mt 24:46).

3) Our hearts have been strengthened and made blameless and holy (1 Thes 3:13).

4) We have accepted Jesus’ salvation (2 Pt 3:15).

5) We are “without stain or defilement, and at peace” in God’s sight (2 Pt 3:14).

6) We are singing and praising the Lord (see Rv 19:1ff).

7) We are “pure and follow the Lamb [Jesus] wherever He goes” (Rv 14:4).

8) We have washed our robes in the blood of the Lamb and survived the great period of trial (Rv 7:14).

9) We have guarded our spirits against “indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares” (Lk 21:34).

10) We are praying constantly (Lk 21:36; cf 1 Thes 5:17).

Are you ready for Jesus to come back now? Maranatha! “Come, Lord Jesus!” (Rv 22:20)

PRAYER: Jesus, come back now or as soon as possible.
PROMISE: “May the Lord increase you and make you overflow with love for one another and for all.” –1 Thes 3:12
PRAISE: James attends daily Mass and goes to Confession monthly. Thereby he lives in readiness for every opportunity the Lord brings his way.