The scriptures says Jesus will come like a thief in the night just as sudden labour pains upon a woman. This expression doesn’t imply Jesus coming at night, it just implies Jesus coming unannounced, just the way the thief and the labour pain come unannounced too. This sounds like a warning to all of us, but are we expected to be surprised at the sudden appearance of Jesus’ coming?
Every day we wake up to fine things going on steadily and in a comfortable manner, that we plan, we even say things like, “see you tomorrow” or “I’ll buy that next week”, all these and more without even considering the truth that our plans for the future might be stopped with the sudden return of Jesus. Don’t get me wrong, having goals isn’t bad at all, but when goals are set we shouldn’t be negligent of the fact that that day might be the last before His coming.
Apostle Paul said the coming of the Lord to us shouldn’t come as a surprise to us, just as he put in 1 Thessalonians 5:4 which says, “But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.” Paul was referring to believers here saying those who are unsaved are easily carried away by their selfish ambition and goals, and do not bother if the present day could be their last or not.
Apostle Paul said being a Believer, we are to live as Sons of light and Sons of the day, therefore, we are not to sleep as others do, but we are to watch and be sober, calm, collected, being ready at any time. It takes faith to do this, so we are to put on the breastplate of faith and love, and helmet of salvation. This is why we are expected not to forget the great commission which is to go into all the world and preach the gospel.
We shouldn’t be carried away by where we work and how much money is given to us, we have been sent for a purpose, so no matter where you are, whether at work, school, home, wherever, the great commission must be achieved, then we should stay alert and also get others saved and at the end of the day we get a powerful “well done, good and faithful servant”.
I challenge you today to refocus your reason for being sent where you are, which is to get the unsaved saved, because “whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16b NKJV). Not perishing is one thing, having eternal life is another which is the major factor, which is to have a solid relationship with the Father through the Son, Jesus Christ. This is important so those who are unsaved shouldn’t be caught unaware.
Why not accept Jesus today if you haven’t. Pray out loud, “Jesus, I confess that You are my Lord and Saviour. I believe in my heart that God raised You from the dead. By faith in Your Word, I receive salvation now. Thank You for saving me!” Congratulations, you’re born again, you are now brand new!
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Unless otherwise stated, the following scriptures are gotten from King James Version (KJV)
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