April 8

Luke 12:35-59

One of Steven's friends shared with me once that the acronym for Bible is Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.  The basis of our faith is believing in the resurrection and the return of our Lord.  It's not the end to a Disney movie, it's the hope that will take us from this life to an eternity with Jesus.  While He walked this earth with us and before He went to Heaven, He left us instructions on how to live our lives until He returns. He has given us gifts empowered by the Holy Spirit and resources which we are to use responsibly and effectively until He returns.  So I often wonder how do we know if we are prepared for His unexpected return?  I think the answer lies in what He will find us doing when He shows up.  His instructions include guidelines such as not being hypocritical, being a witness to His love, trusting and not worrying, and being diligent to not only read His word but live it.  We are all aware of the signs of the times.  His return is inevitable.  So when Jesus returns, what will He find us doing?

  Lord I pray for my brothers and sisters to be strong and courageous in carrying out the assignments You have given us as we wait and watch for You to return.  I ask that as we go into our day our eyes stay fixed on You knowing you go before us, You are with us, and You will never foresake us. 




Randi