Sunday Rewind 12.2.07

Advent is a season of anticipation. On one hand, it's a season of anticipating the celebration of the coming of the Christ as a baby in a manger. But more importantly, it's a season of anticipating the coming of the Christ as conquering King.

Wouldn't it be nice if the coming of Christ as conquering King were as predictable as the coming of Christmas day? If we knew when Jesus was coming, we could all be sure we are ready.

The disciples questioned Jesus about that one day. Instead of establishing a calendar, he told three stories that all have the same point. Read it at Matthew 24:36-44.

Jesus is coming. We don't know when. The only way to be ready is to be ready all the time.

So let me encourage you to use this week to remember that Jesus is coming.

• As you bake cookies, remember Jesus is coming. Are you ready?
• As you shop, remember Jesus is coming. Are you ready?
• As you decorate the house, remember Jesus is coming. Are you ready?
• As you prepare the Christmas cards, remember Jesus is coming. Are you ready?

You get the idea.