Minister Calvin Watt

Family, let me start off this morning by saying to you that there will always be a fascination with the end times. There will be those who study every detail of scripture in an attempt to pinpoint a date and those who simply believe the end is near because of our current affairs and moral decay. Debates will continue about when Christ will return for His Church (US) and exactly what signs will precede this wonderful event. Unfortunately family, these debates often become heated and divisive, and turn our attention away from the One who has promised to return.

I also want you to know that questions concerning the end times are not new. A little over two thousand years ago, the disciples asked Jesus: "What will be the signs of Your coming and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3). Jesus answered the question directly and in several parables, but His basic message was: "You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him" (Matthew 24:44).

There is nothing fundamentally wrong with discussing the end times. The return of Jesus Christ is some most of us hope for. We are encouraged to live as those "who have longed for His appearing" (2 Timothy 4:8). But we should never allow our discussions to lead us into foolish and stupid arguments. Though the scholars may not agree about all the details, one fact is unanimously proclaimed: He is coming back…Halleluiah!

Mark 13:35-37 NIV Says,
"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back - whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!'"

So the question we must ask ourselves family is: Are we ready for the Owner of the House to return? I come to tell you this morning that we can't afford to wait for that next promotion on the job or for the kids to grow into adult hood; we must wake up and be prepared today! We can't wait for our house to be built to our satisfaction before we dedicate it to the service of the Lord; we must give our all and serve the One who gave His life so we could live today….Amen Somebody!!

Let me ask you another question family; If the end of our time on earth were to occur tomorrow, did our thoughts, words, and deeds for today bring glory and honor to God? My answer to the question is no and If you are honest with yourself, your answer is the same. We need to do some changing…Halleluiah! We need to arise from our spiritual slumber and clean house…..Am I right about? For what is the purpose of our being allowed to walk this earth if not to bring Him glory?

There is a song that comes to my mind, it says: People get ready, there's a train a coming. You don't need no baggage, you just get on board. All you need is faith to hear the diesels humming. You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord. In other words family the study and discussion of end times should cause us to praise God for His victory over evil. Our understanding of the end times should cause us to walk in reverent obedience and help us to fight the pulls of the world. So let's not be caught sleeping! Rather, let's look forward with great anticipation and commit to being prepared. Let's draw near to God in all we do and watch for His return. Amen, Amen and Amen. God Bless You All; Have A Great Godly Day in the Lord.