#soap # Matthew 24 ## Title: Stay Ready ## Scripture: (Matthew 24:44) “Therefore you also must be ready because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” (NET) ## Observation: In this passage, Jesus is giving His disciples a graphic warning of the judgment that is coming. In modern times, many have been perplexed over these prophecies. The question is whether His prophecies were for the days leading up to the destruction of the Temple in AD 70 or whether they still predict a future event. While I land in the camp that says this is mostly about AD 70, it is possible some of it has to do with events yet to come. Many times prophecy can speak to both near and far futures. The only way we know is after it happens. Then, we realize God knew what He was doing the whole time. The point of Jesus’ command in the passage above is, no matter when it all happens, stay ready. We should never live as though there is nothing coming. Days will get dark, but there will also be days full of light. One day our King will come and set all things right. So, stay ready for both. Live with your eyes open and realize no matter what comes, the King has already won. We walk into victory every day. ## Application: Live ready to walk in new victory every day, no matter what it looks like. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for walking with us through everything.