Let us be ready to meet Christ

There is one thing that I have been reflecting on more lately. Maybe it is because I am getting older. The topic is heaven

Jesus put great importance on heaven and His coming. Matthew 24 goes in to some detail on this. Some key ideas in this chapter are:

- Signs before Christ's return are:

1) There will be great upheaval in the world before His return.

2) There will be great persecution.

3) Many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other.

4) Many false prophets and teachers.

5) Wickedness will increase and the love of most will grow cold.

- When He comes for His saints:

1) There will be much mourning among non-believers.

2) Christ will gather His saints, and leave the rest for judgement.

3) No one knows the hour Christ will come.

4) Life will be happening as normal.

5) It will be a surprise appearance.

- What are we to do?

1) Keep watch.

2) Be ready.

3) Be faithful to Christ and wise.

4) Be faithful to what Christ has called you to do.

- What happens with those who are not doing what they should be doing?

They will not spend eternity with God, and will be judged with an everlasting judgment.

Let us not get so caught up in ourselves and this life that we are not caught off guard. Let us seek first Christ's kingdom first and live in His righteousness that we may be taken up to meet Him when He comes.