Feb. 25, 2025

Day 56 Unexpected Visit | Revelation 3:3

Day 56 Unexpected Visit | Revelation 3:3
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Are you ready for an unexpected visit? This episode of Wisdom for the Day invites you to reflect on the significance of Christ's return and what it means for your daily life. With an engaging blend of personal stories and spiritual insights, we dive into the challenges and joys of living in anticipation. Drawing from powerful passages, we explore the parable of the unprepared bridesmaids and how it teaches us the necessity of being spiritually prepared at all times.

Through heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking questions, we drive home the importance of prioritizing our faith as we navigate life's distractions. What would shift in your life if you knew Jesus was returning today? Discover how preparing our hearts and minds for His arrival can illuminate our spiritual journeys, inviting deeper love and connection with our faith community.

Join us as we unpack these themes and offer encouragement to embrace each day with hope and readiness. Whether you're wrestling with doubt, seeking guidance, or simply looking to deepen your relationship with Christ, this episode has something valuable for you. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the ongoing mission of spreading wisdom and faith. Your journey of preparation begins now!

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Chapters

00:51 - Introduction to Today's Topic

02:06 - The Parable of the Unprepared Bridesmaids

02:44 - Living in Daily Readiness for His Return

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 56, unexpected Visit.

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From the book of Revelation, chapter 3, verse 3, from the New Living Translation.

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I will come like a thief and you will not know at what time I will come to you.

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When I was a little boy and we were planning a family vacation, I would sometimes lie awake at night wondering whether we'd get to go on our trip before Jesus returned.

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I wanted Jesus to come back, of course, but I also really wanted to see Mickey Mouse.

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I thought it would be nice if he could just hold off a little while so we could enjoy our vacation first.

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Years later, I realized that we adults have the same thoughts.

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We're not against Jesus coming back.

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In fact, when we worship we speak with hopeful anticipation that he will return soon.

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But a lot of us also feel so comfortable with how things are for now.

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We have some exciting business ventures underway, or perhaps we're looking for the years of peaceful retirement ahead we might even want to tidy up some loose ends in our discipleship before Jesus returns.

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It's easy to put off preparing for the bridegroom's coming until it's too late, much like the unprepared bridesmaids in Jesus' parable from Matthew 25, 1 through 13.

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Jesus reminds us that his return won't conform to our schedules or preferences.

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Our responsibility is to be prepared now, living in anticipation of his coming.

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Now, what would change for us if we knew that Christ was preparing to open the gates of heaven today?

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Would we live differently?

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Would we love more deeply?

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Would we prioritize our walk with him?

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The truth is, we don't know the timing of his return, but we're called to live every day in readiness, as though his arrival is just around the corner.

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And people, it is right around the corner.

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Pray with me, lord.

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We so easily lose track of time With all the entries in our date books.

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We forget that your coming is near.

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Find us faithful stewards at your return, father.

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We pray in Jesus' precious name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.