How to Prepare for the Second Coming

Daily Devotional – Saturday, December 14, 2024
But the end of all things is at hand. Therefore, be serious and watchful in your prayers.
1 Peter 4:7 (NKJV)

In today’s key text, the apostle Peter urges us to live in knowledge of the imminence of Christ’s return, reminding us that everything is coming to an end. This nearness ought to influence the way we think, live, and relate to others.

The End of all Things is at Hand

Instead of causing anxiety, the imminence of Christ’s return should inspire a strong sense of purpose and urgency. Peter exhorts Christians to “be serious and watchful,” which indicates we should live purposefully and reverently. The devil is always ready to lead us astray, hence the need to be alert.

The apostle is exhorting us to constantly focus on God and godliness and to be spiritually awake. This is a deliberate commitment to prayer and holiness rather than a passive way of living. Distractions, immorality, and worldly desires should not impair our judgment.

How to Prepare for the Second Coming

Additionally, prayer is crucial, especially in light of Christ’s impending return. Prayer helps us resist temptation, keeps our hearts in line with God’s purpose, and gives us the strength to act and exercise our faith as we witness to a society in dire need of Jesus’ hope.

Spend some time today thinking and refocusing. Think about scheduling times during the day to stop and pray, offering your thoughts and feelings to God. Allow the fact that Jesus is coming back inspire you to lead a life of prayer, actively waiting in expectation, and being totally devoted to Him.

Prayer
As I await Your second coming, Lord Jesus, grant me the ability to be serious and watchful in prayer, always aware of Your presence and will.