PREPARATION

THE WAY WE PREPARE TODAY WILL DETERMINE OUR TOMORROWS!  That's a fact!  I used to coach basketball and softball; and I always drilled/worked the players hard in our practice sessions.  In so doing, they never tired in a game--nor did they panic.  They were "prepared" to handle almost any game situation.  

Jesus said in Revelation 16:15  - "Behold, I am coming as a thief.  Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame."   What He's trying to say is that we are to be ready, watching, and prepared for His coming.  We're to be "clothed" in His garments (of righteousness).  In other words....CLEAN UP YOUR ACT! 

Have you ever had "unexpected company" come for a visit?  Was your house in order?  What if Jesus stepped inside your door this morning?  Or what if He sat down and watched evening television with you?  What would He see?  What if He listened to your phone conversation with a friend?  What would He hear?  And, most concerning of all, what about the thoughts and motives of your heart?

Psalm 19:14 is a good prayer to say every day:  "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord...".

BE READY when He comes!