Be Ready!

In Luke 12:35-59 Jesus tells his followers to be ready for the return of their master by faithfully serving others. Those who he finds ready are given a promise of joy. Joy will be theirs because when he comes he will dress himself to serve them! Jesus also explains that when he comes he will bring God's perfect justice. God's justice might seem severe, but it is also wonderful. It is wonderful because the new heavens and earth he brings with him will have no evil, no decay, no death, and no injustice. He will accomplish this by plunging himself into God's justice, paying the debt for all who come to him in faith. Jesus finishes this section by urging his listeners not to delay in making a decision to embrace him as God's Messiah. Have you?