Be Ready!

James 5:7-8 "Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near."

The farmer works hard, tilling the land and planting seed. At the end of the day, there is no crop to harvest. Week after week he works, keeping careful watch over his fields, protecting it from insects and disease, making sure it has enough water and nutrition. Still, there is no crop to harvest. Why does he work day after day, for months on end, without seeing the results of his labor? It is because he knows there will be a crop. He has faith that the crop will ripen and mature, and he works to be ready.

In the same way, we can be sure that Jesus is coming again. In the meantime, there is much work to do. We need to live out our faith by daily obeying God, loving others, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Be patient, knowing He will come when the time is right. Don't be caught off guard! Work daily to prepare for that glorious day of His returning.

Dear Father, Thank You for always keeping Your promises. I know that Your son, Jesus, will return again one day. Help me to stand firm in my faith, and to be ready for that day.

Amen