TEXT: LUKE 8:37-40
INTRODUCTION: The nature (the wind, storm and sea) obeyed and were subject unto Jesus, the devil (in their millions) obeyed and were subject to Jesus. But men resisted, refuse and rejected Him.
However, the man that had the great encounter with him was ever ready to go with him wherever He went.
The wise and the foolish (Matt. 25:1-13)
The coming of the Lord will be like a thief in the night (1Thes. 5:1-8, Matt. 24:43-44)at a time when no one expects. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us readiness or preparedness of His people.
The Lord first described the foolishness of the foolish;
But the wise took their lamps and took oil with them. They went prepared and were able to go in with the bridegroom.
How prepared are you for the coming of the Lord Jesus? It is only those that were ready that “gladly received Him; for they were all waiting for Him” (Luke 8:40). Are you waiting for Him? How are you waiting for the Lord Jesus Christ?
“They were all waiting for Him in holiness and righteousness (Luke 1:74-75)”. They were waiting for Him in Love (1John 3:13-16;4:7-12). They were all waiting for Him in Prayers and fervent spirit (Rom. 12:11). They were all waiting for Him in peace, not having any grudge or offence against anyone (Heb. 12:14).
Are you waiting for Him? Will you be accounted worthy to receive Him when He comes? Remember, a little leaven leavens the whole lump. How prepared are you for the coming of the Lord Jesus? (Amos 4:12).
The night is far spent, the day is at hand; let us therefore cast off the works of darkness and let us put on the armor of light.
