I think we all find ourselves looking for something. Something to eat, something to read, something to watch on television. I find myself looking for a pen often to write down something. Most people don't realize it, but I am pretty certain that pens have some sort of legs that they can crawl away like a bug and hide in a drawer. As Christian people we are supposed to be looking for something. Jesus plainly told His disciples to be looking for His return. I think we have neglected this as a people of God. We acknowledge that we should be, but we do not really watch for Him with the expectation and longing. Today I want to challenge you that we really should think about this reality. Here is a little story Jesus told near the end of his ministry.
34 “The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. 35 You, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know when the master of the household will return—in the evening, at midnight, before dawn, or at daybreak. 36 Don’t let him find you sleeping when he arrives without warning. 37I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for him!” Mark 13: 34-37 NLT
Today you will likely look for something. A cup of coffee to start your day. The mail, quitting time, the red light to change while you are driving, but will you at any moment look to the sky and long for your Savior? As the people of God we should realize and fully appreciate the FACT that Jesus is coming again. Watch with expectation my friend, it can change your whole attitude on life.
