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Luke 12:35 - How To Be Ready For Jesus.

Luke 12:35: How To Be Ready For Jesus.

Luke 12:35-36 (NLT) Be dressed for service and keep your 
lamps burning, 36 as though you were waiting for your master to return 
from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and 
let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The morning of my birthday, the doorbell rang. Still in my 
pajamas and barely coherent, I ignored the bell. Later when I was 
dressed, I peeked outside. A cute gift bag rested beside the door with a 
note from a friend. While I was delighted by the gift, I was 
disappointed that I'd missed my friend - because I wasn't ready. 
   Jesus taught His disciples to be prepared for His return - 
like servants with the lights on, ready to hear His knock. I've 
always understood this to mean a readiness for the ultimate last day, 
when He comes in glory. But I wonder if we can glean another sort of 
call from these verses. I'd like to wake each day with my heart tuned 
to hear from Jesus, ready to change course at any time. When 
something interrupts my plans, I'm more likely to dig in my heels. I 
rarely stop to consider whether Jesus might be asking for my attention 
- asking me to let Him into my day. I miss an opportunity for 
fellowship with Him - all because I wasn't ready. 
   Today, let's keep our hand on the doorknob, ready to respond 
when Jesus knocks. In our rushed commute, He may nudge us to offer a 
cup of coffee to a homeless man. During a chaotic day, He may point 
out a friend who needs a kind word. In the exhaustion of evening, He 
may ask us to pray for our spouse. 
How exciting life will become as we keep our lamps burning, 
watching for the ways Jesus arrives in our day. by Sharon Hinck 
   Faith Step: Think about the ways you get ready for each new 
day. Ask Jesus to help you keep your heart prepared for His arrival. 
[Mornings With Jesus 2018 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2010/20100408-1152.html

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or testimony on this 
passage of Scripture, either personal or otherwise, I would be 
interested in hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep uplifting 
Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782

Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by Pastor John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657