Getting Ready

[Jesus speaking] But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Matthew 24:36-39, 44 NKJV

Day 13 - Advent season. Usually, it's the weather that is the conversation starter when people are waiting somewhere together with strangers. However, at this time of year, the question is always, "Are you ready for Christmas?"

In reading verse 44, I now have a different viewpoint. Getting ready is different than being ready. 

Are we getting ready for the world's version of a commercialized holiday or are we ready for the coming of Christ? We can't be in the process of getting ready when He shows up or we'll miss it. Jesus said for us to BE ready. 

Prayer:

Father,

          Forgive us if we have been too caught up in the manmade version of Christmas. Align our hearts with You. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen