BE READY 3

WE SHOULD BE READY BECAUSE THE CONSEQUENCES ARE GREAT

Luke 16:22-23 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; (23) And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.


It is not very popular to talk, preach or write about Hell. Hell is a real place and it will be filled with real people along with Satan and his angels. There is no nice way to describe hell. It is a place of torment where there will be awareness, there will be every craving that man has ever had and they will all go unsatisfied.

Many joke about hell but hell is no joking matter. It is a place that was prepared for the devil but men will go because they reject salvation through Jesus Christ.

As you read this might be thinking, "Well, I'm ready, I'm Saved."
I hope that is the case but the question is, "Are all the ones you care about saved?"

Matthew 24:40-41 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. {41} Two grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Wives shall leave behind husbands, husbands shall leave behind wives.
Many will leave behind family members and friends. I don't know of any one that I don't want to go to heaven.

Are you ready? Is there some decision you need to make or is there someone that you might need to tell about Jesus and His saving grace?


Please feel free to contact me by email at

shilohkosciusko@gmail.com with questions, comments or even suggestions for further devotional studies.


If you know of someone new to the Kosciusko area and would like for our church to visit them please let us know. Our prayers are that this devotional ministry will be an outreach to bring people into a closer relationship with Jesus. I do appreciate you taking the time to read these devotionals and please keep us in your prayers.

BE READY 2

WE SHOULD BE READY BECAUSE HIS COMING WILL BE QUICK

Matthew 24:42-44 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. (43) But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. (44) Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

1 Thessalonians 5:2
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as
[a thief in the night].


A couple received a pair of tickets to a sold out ballgame and they were in an envelope that was not signed. They tried hard to figure out who sent them but could come up with no answer. They could hardly enjoy the ball game because they were still wondering who sent the tickets.
When they returned home their house was empty. Thieves had broken in and stolen all that they had that was of any value. There was a note
taped to the telephone that said. Just so you don't keep wondering I
sent you the tickets. Signed the thief.

Jesus is coming at a time that no man knows the day nor the hour and yet many are not ready. If Satan can, he will keep you preoccupied with other things so that you are not ready. Jesus is coming. When He comes He will come quickly. Be ready.


Please feel free to contact me by email at

shilohkosciusko@gmail.com with questions, comments or even suggestions for further devotional studies.

BE READY 1

Matthew 24:42-44 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. (43) But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. (44) Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

We have heard this message so often that I am afraid that we have become complacent. Many of us go about each day acting as if we do not believe that Jesus is coming again and that it could be very soon.

Once a man visited a great estate and the grounds were immaculate. He was complimenting the gardener and he asked the question, "When was the last time the owner of the estate came here?"

The gardener thought and said, "I am not exactly sure but I believe it was about 25 years ago."

The man was astonished and he exclaimed, "But you keep up the grounds of this place as if you expect him to come tomorrow!"

The gardener smiled and said, "No, I expect him today. Each day I try to keep the grounds as if this will be the day that he comes and I want to be ready."

There is a great example there for us. We should live our lives each day as if we expect this to be the day that Jesus returns. Are you ready?

Please feel free to contact me by email at

shilohkosciusko@gmail.com with questions, comments or even suggestions for further devotional studies.


If you know of someone new to the Kosciusko area and would like for our church to visit them please let us know. Our prayers are that this devotional ministry will be an outreach to bring people into a closer relationship with Jesus. I do appreciate you taking the time to read these devotionals and please keep us in your prayers.