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A Calling to Prepare: Living Ready for the Return of Jesus

You may not say it out loud, but many Christians wrestle with this silent fear: “Am I really ready for Jesus to return?”
This question often sits deep in the heart, unspoken but heavy.
And yet, Jesus addressed this very pain point, our uncertainty, our drifting, and our complacency.

Before we move deeper, let me assure you of this.
I’ve spent years helping believers grow in spiritual alertness, and I’ve seen a pattern.
Most Christians don’t lack desire.
They lack clarity and urgency.

So today, we will change that.
We will walk through what Jesus actually meant when He said, “Keep watch.”
And we will learn how A Calling to Prepare brings peace, not panic.

Jesus Spoke With Urgency

Just days before Jesus went to the cross, He spoke these powerful words:

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”
Matthew 24:42 NIV

He knew His death.
He knew His resurrection.
He knew the exact timing of every detail of God’s plan.

Yet, Jesus shifted His attention to something still ahead—His return.
This transition matters.
It shows us that preparation isn’t optional.
It’s a core part of a believer’s life.

Why Jesus Calls Us to Keep Watch

You may wonder why Jesus cared so much about spiritual alertness.
The answer is simple.
When we stay awake spiritually, we make decisions that honor God.

But when we drift, we lose focus.
We let fear grow.
We let the world dull our sense of eternity.
This is the problem Jesus came to solve—even before His final moments.

He wasn’t warning us so we would panic.
He was inviting us to prepare.

The Power of Living With Spiritual Alertness

Let me tell you a quick story.
A close friend once told me he believed in Jesus but didn’t think much about the future.
He lived day by day, doing what he thought mattered most—work, bills, routines.

But one night, after reading Matthew 24:42, something shifted.
He realized he had been spiritually asleep.
He had passion for many things, but not for the one thing that mattered most, his walk with Christ.

From that day forward, he lived differently.
He prayed with intention.
He served with humility.
He watched for God’s movement in his daily life.

His story reflects something all of us feel at one point:
We drift.
But Jesus calls us back to alert, purposeful living.

Living Today Like Jesus Could Return Today

Now that we understand the invitation, the next question is: How do we respond?
We respond by living each day with the same obedience Jesus called us to.

Even when life gets loud.
Even when faith feels slow.
Even when our hearts grow tired.

This is the heart behind A Calling to Prepare.
Jesus wants our hearts anchored in truth.
He wants us awake, hopeful, and ready.

Practical Ways to Keep Watch

Here are simple, clear steps that help you stay spiritually alert:

1. Guard Your Heart Daily

Start and end each day with prayer.
It keeps your focus steady.

2. Pay Attention to God’s Work Around You

He is always moving.
Stay aware and expectant.

3. Refuse Complacency

Push back against spiritual laziness.
Stay active in your faith.

4. Stay Rooted in Scripture

God’s Word keeps your spirit awake.
Read it with fresh eyes each day.

5. Live With Purpose

Every decision matters.
Live like today could be the day Jesus returns.

Jesus Isn’t Calling You to Fear—He’s Calling You to Prepare

Finally, remember this truth.
Jesus never said, “Be afraid.”
He said, “Be ready.”

This readiness gives peace.
It brings clarity.
It keeps your heart grounded in eternity.

So we watch and wait—but not with fear.
We watch with faith.
We wait with hope.
We prepare with purpose.

And we live today in the light of that glorious day to come.

📝 INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS

💬 Quick Poll:

Which part of “keeping watch” challenges you the most?

Staying consistent in prayer
Staying focused on God
Avoiding spiritual distractions
Living with purpose each day

📘 Mini-Quiz: “Are You Spiritually Alert?”

1. Do you regularly check your heart and motives?
Yes / No

2. Are you aware of how God is moving in your daily life?
Yes / No

3. Do you resist spiritual complacency?
Yes / No

4. Do you live with eternity in mind each day?
Yes / No

(3 or more “Yes” answers = Strong spiritual alertness!)

📋 One-Question Survey

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