Luke 12:35-59

"Be dressed in readiness and keep your lamps alight." Jesus tells His disciples.
We are to wait for Him like a servant who is waiting to open the door for the master and his bride coming home from the wedding.
We are to wait with anticipation and joy.
We are to wait with the table set and the food prepared to serve.
We are to be dressed in our finest clothes... for this is a monumental occasion!

Be ready!
He's coming!

The man who did not know that a thief was coming, was not ready.. but had he known... there would have been a much different result!

Be ready!
He's coming!

Be are to be  "faithful and sensible" in our readiness.
If we have responsibilities we must carry them out with integrity.
If we fail to do what we are supposed to be doing.. if we live ugly and cruel lives that harm others and selfishly satisfy our own lusts.. then we will face the wrath of our Master.
"And that slave who knew his master's will and did not get ready or act in accord with his will, shall receive many lashes."  

We have been told the master's will.. to be faithful until He comes.  We have been told to be ready and waiting, for He is coming.

Jesus does not want us to think that this will be easy.  There will be conflicts, even in families.. some following Him and others not. But, like a coming storm, we must be prepared for what lies ahead.. continuing to do what is right, to do His will.. for He is coming back.. soon.

Father, may we be found doing Your will at the return of our King.  May we be good and faithful servants, waiting with eagerness, prepared for the day of great joy... our lamps lit up, the table set, and our hearts overflowing with Your great love.  In Jesus' name. Amen.