Matthew 24: 36-44

                                                The Day and Hour Unknown

This passage refers to what it was like in the days of Noah and the Ark. The picture I envision is Noah and his family diligently working on the ark and planning for an incredible trying experience, while the rest of mankind is going about their daily activities, indulging and entertaining themselves. Perhaps they had a good laugh as they passed by Noah’s monumental project, oblivious to what was to come. An incredible wave abruptly invades their world, and everyone is in an intense panic, terrified for themselves and their loved ones. It’s too late! The damage has been done. They haven’t got a prayer of surviving. They are staring death in the face, and it’s going to be ugly.

Matthew 24: 39-41 “…and they knew nothing of what would happen until the flood came and took them away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. Therefore keep watch, because you do know on what day your Lord will come,…..so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him.”

Be ready. The bible is saturated with verses about the coming of the Lord. Be ready.

It is not like preparing for a special dinner or dressing up for an evening out. It is a life long journey of commitment to the God of the universe to love Him, love others, and obey his commands as we lead others to Him. It is about true faith and faithfulness that radiates from deep within our hearts.

If we are one of the men in the field, I hope we take the time to teach the other man about the Lord before the time comes. If we are one of the women grinding, I pray we speak to the heart of the other woman about Jesus in time for her too, to be saved.

James 5:8 “You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 

Listen to/Read Matthew 24: 36-44