Am I ready?

"The Lord said to Moses: 'If anyone sins and is unfaithful to the Lord by deceiving his neighbor about something entrusted to him or left in his care or stolen or if he cheats him, or if he finds lost property and lies about it, or if he swears falsely , or if he commits any such sin that people may do - when he thus sins and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or what was entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, or whatever it was he swore falsely about. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth to the value to it and give it all to the owner on the day he presents his guilt offering.'" - Lev 6:1-5

It is a wonderful news of grace that through the death of Jesus, we no longer need to make restitution for our own wrongdoings, because the blood of Jesus has already been made for that. Therefore, we should no longer live in the guilt of sin, but with courage, lead a Christ-like life, according to the providence of God's grace.

"But he replied, 'I tell you the truth. I, don't know you. Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour." - Matt 25: 12-13

This verse reminds me of the need to constantly stay ready for the coming of God; to live ready for Jesus' return involves living in light on the day of the judgment, when our deeds and motives shall be revealed.

PRAYER:
"Abba Father, forgive me for the times when I stray away from your love to indulge in personal pleasures. Merciful Father, help me to not rely on my own emotions, but to always look to you in your faithful ways to guide myself; help me, Lord, to prepare my heart constantly so that it will be ready on the time of your second coming; to always live as the light for other people. Grant me the sight that I will not be blind as you lit up my path, so that I may go do all that is worthy of your name. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen."