“The Coming Of The Son Of Man”

“But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your LORD is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”

“Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their allowance of food at the proper time? Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives…”

Matthew 24:36-46

When we have a definite time and date to do something, we do it. Be we often fail to plan for an event which will come someday, but exactly when we don’t know.

When the disciples asked Jesus about the date of His return He told them only God the Father knew that for sure.

“Perhaps Today,” should be your life-long motto.

When we make our daily plans, are we aware that Christ may return for us? Are we prepared to meet Him?

If Christ comes today, will you be ready to meet Him?

Our Daily Bread – February 17, 2009