"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour." Matthew 25:13
Well, supposedly today is the last day on planet earth. It's the end of the world as we know it. That's what the Mayans said, at least. If it is, I should really incorporate some important things into my day:
- Cheesecake
- A nap
- Lots of hugs
- Maybe a good movie
- Cheesecake (had I mentioned that already?)
Of course, Jesus told us that no one knows the hour or the day. No one. Only God knows. There will come a day that the world as we know it ends, though. There will come a day of judgment. A day when we all of humanity stands before God. It could be Saturday. It could be next August. It could be 2026. It could be 2183. It could be 14569. No one knows. But, since we don't know when it could be, Jesus encourages us to live in such a way that will keep us prepared.
- Love people as you love yourself
- Honor your father and mother
- Love your wife as Christ loves the Church
- Respect your husband
- Don't exasperate your children and train them in the way of the Lord
- Seek first the Kingdom of God
That's just a few of the things the Bible tells us to do that will leave us ready. If today really was your last day, what would you differently? Would you tell some one about Christ? Would you kiss your wife when you get home from work? Would you hug your children and play a board game with them after dinner? Would you call your grandma? Would you apologize to someone? Would you forgive someone? Why don't you do it anyway...for no one knows the hour or the day.
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