Staying Ever Ready
Someone said, "if you want to be an expert on a subject,
study it for one hour every day for five years. And then find
different ways to use that knowledge every day of your life."
It's the repetition that is important.
The concept of overlearning helps to bring to mind
information without thinking much about it. Jesus wanted His
disciples to "get the point." He said, "When you pray, pray like
this." He also said, "Watch" and "Be Ready." In Matthew 24
and 25, the Lord Jesus is emphasizing a major point over and
over again, through clear statements and through parables.
Repeatably, He warns us to stay alert and ready for His
unexpected return. Hold out to the end; don't be misled; keep
awake; hold yourselves ready; be found at the master's task.
Is there anything in our lives that separate us from the
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Lord? What draws us closer to Him? Life goes by so quickly.
We are all living in "last days," whether we like to think that
way or not. Each day is a gift from God, a new beginning, a
second chance to draw closer to Him. The Lord is eager for us
to stay alert, to be ready at a moment's notice. How will we
respond to His urgent admonition in this passage from
Matthew? Remember, that answer is no minor thing!
Liz and LivingFaith
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