Keep Watch...He's Coming

Scripture:

Mark 13:35  "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back - whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn".

Observation:

Jesus is describing last days events to His disciples.  He was telling them that He would die, be raised to life, ascend and would come back at a future time.  He used this parable to describe what it was like.  He said that the owner of a house, when he is going away, will put people in charge and a watchman to look for his return.  Jesus was saying that He was going away for a while and would return...we need to be ready for that day.

Application:

Jesus told them to do one thing in this passage...keep watch.  He wanted them ready and looking for His appearing.  Years ago, we always wanted to live right because Jesus could come at any moment and we need to be living right when He returns.  We wanted to be found living life His way instead of our own.  Now, it seems people are not awaiting His soon return as much as before.  It's like the church has gone to sleep on this issue.  We need to wake up and watch...He's coming again!  We need to be ready when He does.

Prayer:

Father, I want to be ready at all times.  I want to be looking for your appearing.  Help me keep one eye on the horizon looking for Your return and one eye on the harvest that needs brought in before You return.  Help me live every day with passion and purpose, knowing Your return is nearer now than ever before.

Love You,
Jeff