SINCERE MILK
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Topic: Are You Ready?
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
Key Verse: "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober" (1 Thessalonians 5:6).
Message
A woman who lived in California (USA) all her life, stated that she usually went to bed every night with her shoes on and a flash light under her bed. As a little child, her father had told every member of the family to be always ready to leave the house in case of an occurrence of an earthquake at night.
In that way, she could walk on the floor even if there were broken pieces of shattered windows, and the flashlight would help her find her way in the dark. She never went to bed without being ready for an emergency.
How prepared are you for the sound of the trumpet which can occur any moment from now? As a friend of Jesus, your readiness is to remain in Christ, be holy and obedient to every command of the Lord.
If you are still living in sin, repent of your sins. Come to Jesus, confess your sins to Him, ask Him for cleansing in His blood, and invite Him into your life as Saviour and Lord. Be like the five wise virgins; be wise and be ready!
Prayer: Oh Lord, help me not to be careless with my life, but to prepare for Your return.
Further Reading: Matthew 25:1-6