Scripture to Read: Luke 12:35–36
In our last set of devotions, we know our Lord told us not to be greedy and not to worry. We must be thankful for all the Lord has provided for us and know He is constantly working in us and through us. As God led Luke to write, we now read in Luke 12:35–36, “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit. 36 Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door to him when he comes and knocks.” As Christians, we are to live with a readiness, an excited expectation of our Lord’s return. When we think about the Christians we know, how many really live with a readiness for Christ’s return? How many are living each day as if Christ could return that day? Sadly, not many at all. But Jesus said that every one of His followers must put their focus on His return. What Jesus said in Luke 12:35–36 ties directly to some of His earlier warnings not to be worldly-minded but heavenly-minded. It’s exactly what God had Paul write in Colossians 3:1–2, “Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Our hearts and minds must be set on Christ, His return, and on accomplishing the works He has for us to do until His return.
Challenge & Application
What would you say is your central focus each day and why do you focus on that?
What must you do to get your heart and mind ready for the return of our Lord?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!