I remember when my wife was pregnant with our daughter. All preparations were made. We had made a beautiful nursery, painted the walls, bought the furniture, and the supplies and decorations. We were ready. Actually, we were standing in the nursery admiring our handiwork when suddenly my wife said that her water had broken and then labor pains began. Off to the hospital we went.
I don’t know how many times I have read and heard preached the following scripture, but today there’s a new meaning for me. The Bible reads,
“For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be no escape.“ (1 Thessalonians 5:2-3)
The Lord will come as suddenly as a woman’s labor pains begin. However even though surprised, she knows that her labor pains could come at any time, any moment, because she knows that she is at the end of her pregnancy! Likewise, although it will be a surprise when the Lord comes, we know by all the signs that His coming is imminent, even at the door. So please be ready.
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