So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
Matthew 24:44

“Are you ready to go?” my immediate answer is, “Yes!” as I put on my shoes, gather my keys, look for my wallet, and then run back in the house to grab something I forgot. Maybe I don’t quite understand the definition of ready… In my mind, ready means “are you mentally prepared to leave?” I am mentally prepared, but I didn’t think through everything that would need to be accomplished in order to get out the door. The struggle is real. At least for me.

In order to be ready, we must be prepared. This current season is proof that things can change in an instant and most of us were not prepared for what came next. Zoom, however, was ready. I’m not sure if it was sheer luck or a good business model but Zoom found a way to wade through the pandemic. They didn’t just find a way to wade through the pandemic, they found a way to thrive during it. I don’t think I know of five people who were acquainted with this video conferencing software before social distancing was a thing, but now I’m pretty sure it would be difficult to find five people who hadn’t heard of it. Zoom was ready.

I don’t know if we will ever be fully prepared for what comes next, but in Christ we must be ready at all times. Ready to share the gospel, ready to share our faith through action, ready to help those in need… but ready is more than just being willing. We must be prepared.

So what does preparation look like? Preparation is more about being intentional and less about making lists. Preparation is knowing what you need to have before you go. The foolish maidens did not have everything they needed and they missed the feast! But I’m getting ahead of myself. We’ll talk about spiritual readiness, preparation, and inaugurated eschatology this weekend and I can’t wait to share with you!

Make sure you reserve your seat and invite a friend. Things may look different right now, but Jesus is still on the throne. Don’t mess with uncertainty today, rest in Him because He never changes!

Can’t wait to worship with you this weekend!

We are Central… and we’re in this TOGETHER!

SOLI DEO GLORIA

-F