Always Be Prepared!

I read a story recently about a young lady who had taken great care to get herself ready for a blind date. This was not just dinner and a movie.  Her date had planned dinner at an exclusive downtown restaurant with live music and dancing. Wanting to make a good first impression she had taken the day off work. She cleaned her apartment; she went out that afternoon to have her hair done and get a manicure. When she got home she did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected arrival came and went, but she continued to wait patiently.

Finally after waiting over an hour she decided she had been stood up, so she took off her dress, let down her hair put on her pajamas, gathered all her favorite junk food and sat down to watch TV with her dog. Sometime later there was a knock at the door… it was her date. He looked at her surprised and said, “What’s going on? I gave you an extra two hours and you’re still not ready to go!”

Before Jesus departed the earth, he promised that he will return. Will you be ready for his return, or will you be unprepared?

As we continue our series, “Living by the Book,” our topic in Bible study and worship this week deals with what we believe about “last things.”  The sermon will deal with how important it is to “Be Prepared!”  In preparation for Sunday, I encourage you to read Isaiah 2:1-4 and Matthew 24:36-44.

This Sunday is also Scout Sunday.  We will recognize our Scouts and Leaders from Troop 10 in each of our services.  Our neighboring troop from Zion Hope Baptist Church will be joining us in the midmorning service.

I am looking forward to seeing you in worship and Bible study this Sunday morning as we continue learning to “Be doers of the word and not hearers only.” (James 1:22 KJV)