When? Why? How? – The Wrong Questions

I have been guilty on many occasions of asking the wrong question. I sometimes ask simply what comes to mind. The more significant questions come out of thought and preparation. It’s easy to ask one-word questions.

Jesus was teaching His disciples about the end of time, and I can see Matthew trying to process what he’s hearing and trying to get it all down the way Jesus said it. This chapter of has always confused me a bit and I think it’s because I’m asking the wrong question. Check this out….

⁴² “So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.⁴³ Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. ⁴⁴ You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.(Matthew 24:42-44 NLT)

Jesus is not really answering the “When? Why? and How?” questions, He’s revealing a different question to ponder…. “Are you ready?”

There are small preparations that I can do. It’s mostly heart preparations. I’m responsible for my heart to be prepared to meet Him. I don’t think this is rocket science, it’s a deep and abiding faith in Jesus. That’s the only preparation needed.

So there is really only one important question:  Are you ready to meet Him?

I want to be ready. There is some fear of the unknown, BUT He will calm my fears. His Presence in me now helps me prepare for His coming!

Pressing On!

Dwayne