"I Wasn't Ready..."

I can remember playing baseball with friends and using the excuse, "I wasn't ready" when I was at bat.  It seems easier to use that excuse than it is to confess the fact that I horribly missed the ball.  Most of the time, it would be a do-over.  And then I would strike out.  :)  Or to ask for a "mulligan" on the golf course when I would slice my drive off the tee.

I'm noticing a theme in the last few days of my time in the Bible.  BE READY! "Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming" (Matthew 24:42, ESV).  In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus continues with this (click on the link to read the passage).  Again, Jesus is emphasizing the need to be ready.

As I finished reading Matthew 25:1-13, this thought came to my mind:  "'I wasn't ready' will not be a valid excuse when Jess comes back."  I won't be able to ask for a do-over or a mulligan.  I've been warned.  I've been reminded.  Jesus has told me to stay alert and awake.  He has given everyone notice that he is coming back one day.  It seems that we as Christians live with the belief in our minds that Jesus could come back at any moment, but I wonder if we truly believe it.  If I knew Jesus was coming back in 1 week, I would live my life differently and make sure things were in order the closer that it got.  However, he has warned that it could be at any moment.  Am I living my life in a way that shows that I'm truly convinced of that? Are you?

I can remember playing baseball with friends and using the excuse, "I wasn't ready" when I was at bat.  It seems easier to use that excuse than it is to confess the fact that I horribly missed the ball.  Most of the time, it would be a do-over.  And then I would strike out.  :)  Or to ask for a "mulligan" on the golf course when I would slice my drive off the tee.I'm noticing a theme in the last few days of my time in the Bible.  BE READY! "Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming" (Matthew 24:42, ESV).  In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus continues with this (click on the link to read the passage).  Again, Jesus is emphasizing the need to be ready.As I finished reading Matthew 25:1-13, this thought came to my mind:  "'I wasn't ready' will not be a valid excuse when Jess comes back."  I won't be able to ask for a do-over or a mulligan.  I've been warned.  I've been reminded.  Jesus has told me to stay alert and awake.  He has given everyone notice that he is coming back one day.  It seems that we as Christians live with the belief in our minds that Jesus could come back at any moment, but I wonder if we truly believe it.  If I knew Jesus was coming back in 1 week, I would live my life differently and make sure things were in order the closer that it got.  However, he has warned that it could be at any moment.  Am I living my life in a way that shows that I'm truly convinced of that? Are you?