Ready or Not Jesus is Coming

Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:1-13

Focus Verse: Matthew 25:6  "And at midnight a cry was heard, behold, the bridegroom is coming, go out to meet him".

When I was young, as children we would play a game called hide and seek.  Before we would search for the one hiding we would say "ready or not here I come".   Jesus will come back one day whether you are ready or not.  Some people may think they are going to heaven, but never became a Christian.  They may even be looking for the return of Christ, but not be prepared.

Jesus told the story of the ten virgins to illustrate this point. You can appear to be a Christian.  You can even go to church and sit next to other Christians.  You can carry a Bible like Christians.  But that doesn't necessarily mean that you know Jesus.  If you truly have a relationship with Jesus then it would dramatically impact the way you live.  1 John 3:3 says "Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure".  Do you put your hope in Christ alone?  Have you decided to follow Him?

If you are a true follower of Jesus Christ, and believe that He is coming back soon, then you will desire to live a godly life to honor Him.  One thing we know for sure, Jesus is coming back one day. He is coming whether you are ready or not.  So if you are not sure, why not bow your head right now and ask Jesus to forgive your sins and invite Him into your life to be your Lord and Savior.

Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries