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· There are events in life which have the power to transform the way we look at the world.

· In this world where Christ may     return at the appointed time of God, the parable of the ten    virgins warns, WE MUST BE READY. (Matthew 25:1-13)

· Because we don’t know the exact time, we must prepare for a   delay, but be ready today.

· The reality of Jesus’ return should make us watchful, alert,              self-controlled and holy as we long for His appearing.

 

How to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord?

1. Exercise your faith to make it stronger.

Philippians 2:12-13

 

“There are no labor-saving devices for growing a garden of spiritual virtue. Becoming a person of spiritual fruitfulness requires time,   attention, and care.”

 - First Things First, by A. Roger Merrill

· When God saves you He calls you to a life of OBEDIENCE.

· If you’re going to be a fruitful Christian then you need to put forth some effort by living in OBEDIENCE to God’s Word.

· Working out our salvation means we live out the faith we have in Christ.

· Working out our salvation means living in OBEDIENCE to God’s Word.

 

2. Become spiritually fit

1 Timothy 4:8

· It is by exercising our FAITH that we grow our faith.

· Your FAITH can still remain         insufficient if you do not back it up by actions.

· Every human being has some degree of faith in him or her, the only difference that determines its manifestation lies in our     ability to live the faith.

 

3. Examine yourself

2 Corinthians 13:5