“For many are called, but few chosen.” (Matthew 20.16)

New Testament Challenge – Day 4
Matthew 19-24

In today’s chapters we hear over and over again the warnings from Christ against complacency. Whether we are the servants who “says in his heart, ‘my master is delaying his coming,’” (Matthew 24.48) or the wicked vinedressers who bore no fruit and were destroyed (Matthew 21.33-46) our Lord is warning us to be vigilant in our daily works for Him. “Blessed is the servant whom his master, when he comes will find so doing.” (Matthew 24.46)

The ancient Church lived as if the Lord was coming in their lifetime. Every action and thought revolved around being ready for His return. The realty that Jesus Christ has not yet returned in over 2000 years has created an atmosphere of complacency in the Church and society in general. In times of crisis, such as the death of a child or other tragedy, we are forced to realize that we don’t know when the end will come. As I like to say, “Either He is coming for us or we are going to Him. Either way, we don’t know when that will be so we should be ready for it.”

Complacency in spirituality is more dangerous than in other aspects of life because it has eternal results. Are we ready to greet the Lord today? He may come before you finish reading this blog entry. Are you ready for Him?

Well……GET READY!