Are You Watching?? by Shalene Kearney

Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. In the same way , when you see all these things taking place you can know that his return is very near, right at the door. I tell you the truth this generation* will not pass from the scene before all these things take place. Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don't know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert and pray! Mark 13:28-33 (NLT)

I had a conversation recently, in which the topic was Jesus' return. Oh how I long for that day! I do not long for the suffering that I know will take place amongst the unbelievers, but I do long to go home. Do you watch and wait and pray for that day to come? Do you even believe that that day will come? I pray for the sake of your eternal soul, that you do.

So many times, we get caught up in our daily lives and the "busyness" of life and don't remember that this life is not all there is. There is a Higher purpose for our lives here on Earth. Are you living your life as though each day could be the last? Do you make a point to mirror Christ's love to everyone you come into contact with, so that you just might be the catalyst for their salvation through Jesus Christ's sacrificial blood? Or do you think to yourself, "I'll do it tomorrow?"

---Lord, I pray today that you show me every opportunity to mirror your love in all my activities. That you will show me every opportunity to share Your Good News. And I pray that you will move within me so that I do share that Good News. I pray that you give me the strength and the wisdom to do so. I pray that you will speak through me, because like Moses, I fear I do not have the gift of speech necessary to convince others. Only through you can I attain the level of perfection that you created me for. I pray for your swift return Lord, so that I may come home, and sit at your feet in worship. In Jesus' Holy Name I Pray.
Amen