Daily Fountain Devotional for Sunday 3rd December 2023
ANGLICAN DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL FOR 3 DECEMBER, 2023
Read and Digest Today’s Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional for December 3rd, 2023 written to inspire and bless you!
TOPIC: BE WATCHFUL AND READY
TEXT: Matthew 24:36-44(KJV)
24:36. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
24:37. But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
24:38. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
24:39. And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
24:40. Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
24:41. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
24:42. Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
24:43. But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
24:44. Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Anglican Daily Fountain 3rd December 2023 STUDY:
The state of insecurity in our nation has made many communities to sleep with one eye open while watching out for attackers. By so doing, some have been able to repel disasters on their communities. Here in this passage, we are called upon to be watchful for the second return of Jesus Christ, which shall be a day of judgment.
Instead of engaging in speculations about the timing of His return, we are to be awake and ready at all times. Jesus tells us why it is necessary to be watchful. The first is that the actual day is a secret(v.36). No prediction will ever get it right. Second, the day will come as a surprise(vv. 37-39), just as the flood of Noah’s day. Third, it will be a day of separation (vv. 40-41), when Jesus will separate His people from the wicked forever. Therefore, we are to be watchful and ready, especially as await the second coming of Christ(vv. 42-44).
Beloved, you don’t need to know when He is coming; you only need to know that you are ready. And readiness consists of having the right relationship with God! You must be born again. Then get to work; be about your Master’s business. Remember, the day is closer now than it was when you woke up today. Whether you get ready and are watchful or not, Jesus will come back!
PRAYER: Lord, help me to be ready and to be found watchful of Your return, Amen.
