Advent 16 In His Word 12-16-21
It is hard to believe that we are so close to Christmas
already! It seems as if time is shorter this year. I need to remind myself
almost daily what I still have to accomplish!
Often during this month, I get overwhelmed with what is left to do. The
Word of God tells us we are to live like it is our last, each day we should be
living as if He was returning for us now!
However, no one knows
the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or
the Son himself. Only the Father knows.
“When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in
Noah’s day. 38 In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying
banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.
39 People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and
swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. “Two
men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left.
41 Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other
left. So, you too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is
coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming,
he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. You also must
be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
Matthew 24:36-44
We need to live a life now that pleases God not just look to
doing it next year or next week or next time. God wants us to be focused on
doing the Word, doing the will of God who has sent us to wherever we are at the
moment to fulfill his purpose in all things. Stop for a moment and
consider your life and what or whom God
has put in your path that may need help, or that can maybe help you out?
Seek God and follow His directions by what He has put in front
of you.
Today’s challenge is to do just that~ Seek God to find out
what you can do to live like today was your last~ Help a fellow soul today, In
Jesus’ name…