Philemon v. 22 (NIV) And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.
How wonderful it is to anticipate visits from friends or family. As soon as we receive word, we busy ourselves with cooking and cleaning to make sure everything is “just right” for their arrival. In our passage today, Paul tells Philemon to make preparations, and for a very good reason; Paul hopes to visit Philemon soon.
There is another event which gives every Christian a good reason to prepare. This event will come suddenly and without warning. Although the specific date is unknown, each person must begin preparations now; stay alert; be ready.
2 Peter 3:10-16 (NIV) 10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. 14So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15Bear in mind that out Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters.
We have a good reason to prepare—the best reason possible—Christ will come again—soon!
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the promise of the Second Advent when Jesus Christ will return to claim his faithful ones. Remind us that the reason for your delay is to allow time for others to choose to follow you. Renew in us the urgency of the expectation of Christ’s return.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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