June 18 | Daily Devotion | Be Ready For The Lord’s Coming | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenJune 17, 202412mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The central message emphasizes the critical importance of being spiritually prepared for the Lord's return, regardless of whether the church goes through the tribulation. The speaker urges listeners to keep their heads lifted up, symbolizing a constant focus on Christ's glory rather than earthly concerns. True readiness involves spiritual alertness, like the wise virgins, ensuring one is prepared when events happen suddenly.

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Is the church ready for the tribulation?The most important thing for Christians is to be ready for the Lord's return, regardless of whether the church goes through the tribulation or not.

The danger of being unpreparedMissionaries in China mistakenly taught that Christ would come before the tribulation, leaving Christians unprepared for communist persecution and causing many to fall away.

Avoiding false date-settingThroughout history, people have wrongly predicted specific dates for Christ's return and misled believers, but staying watchful is the only safe approach.

Straightening up in Luke 21Jesus instructed disciples to straighten up and lift up their heads when difficult times begin because their redemption is drawing near.

Living differently from the animalsUnlike animals that keep their heads to the ground focused on food, sex, and sleep, humans are called to look up and praise God.

Why is your face fallen?God asked Cain the first recorded question about a fallen face because of an issue in his heart, reminding us that depression and wrong attitudes pull us down.

Overcoming trials with a lifted headEven through severe trials and hardships, God teaches His people to keep their heads lifted and walk on top of the water by His power.

Being on guard against sudden surpriseJesus repeatedly warned His followers to be on guard because His return and the destruction of the world will come suddenly.

How the day of the Lord comes like a thiefPaul explains that the day of the Lord will surprise people living in false peace and complacency when everything they trust falls apart.1 Thessalonians 5:2

Believers are not in darknessBrethren are not overtaken by that day like a thief because they are spiritually alert, much like the wise virgins whose lamps were burning even while they slept.

Guard against spiritual drunkenness and worldly distractionJesus warned against having hearts weighed down with worldly drunkenness and drugs that make earthly things more real than heavenly things.Luke 21:34

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