[The Mayor]

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February 17, 2009

Perhaps Today

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READ: Matthew 24:36-46

You also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. —Matthew 24:44

A year ago, I read an article saying that millions of TV sets in the United States would stop working today unless they were able to receive digital signals. Notices appeared in electronics stores, and the government even offered a free $40 coupon toward the purchase of a converter box.

I suspect that most people took the necessary steps to make sure their TV set would work when they turned it on today. We usually respond well to warnings tied to specific dates, but often fail to prepare for an event that will come “some day.”

When the disciples asked Jesus about the date of His return (Matt. 24:3), He told them that only God the Father knows: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only” (v.36). Then He urged them to be prepared so that they would not be taken by surprise. “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (v.44).

We don’t know when Jesus will return; He may come at any time. Dr. M. R. De Haan, founder of RBC Ministries, kept a two-word motto in his office: “Perhaps Today.”

When we make our daily plans, are we aware that Christ may return? Are we prepared to meet Him?

The darkness deepens! Yes, but dawn is nearer!
The Lord from heaven may soon be on His way;
The “blessed hope” in these dark days grows dearer,
Our Savior Christ will come—perhaps today! —Smith

If Christ comes today, will you be ready to meet Him?

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 21-22; Matthew 28

[WayzataJOHNN]

Good Morning all, up and at’m its a new day, the day Obama signs us into a socialist country. (not sure, are we now supposed to address each other as Comrade Biological Life Unit from here on out to be politically correct?)

(yes there is a measure of sarcasm there, but that’s just me when seeing a totalitarian government when I wake up!)

Perhaps a bit prophetic, but...

There’s No Road Back

It were a country road, a dusty path to somewhere
a new horizon for me to explore, with some care
so far from my known old stomping grounds it led
and I was so eager to saddle up, and so off I sped
now time has taken me around the world and back
yet now I see that in a way most important, I lack
its not the same as when I left, and never will be
what I’ve lost can not be regained again you see

[jaycee]

Thank you again, Mr. Mayor, for an important message today! Its true and chilling!

“Perhaps Today”
So right.

[pollywog]

Today's devotional reminded me of the chorus we sang in the 60's! "Coming Again, Coming Again, may be morning, may be noon, may be evening and may be soon....."

Thanks Mayor , as always for posting this. Polly