1. Keep watch, be ready (36-44)

No one but God knows when Jesus will come agai n. Those who claim to know are liars. In the days of Noah, no one expected the flood. Everyone was busy doing his own thing. They were engaged in the ordinary activities of physical life. They thought about food, clothes, cars, boyfriends or girlfriends, computers, etc. They had no spiritual struggle and no room in their lives for God. They were not ready to meet God when the flood came suddenly. People who live like this today are not ready to meet Jesus when he comes again. Jesus tells us to keep watch and be ready.

2. Be faithful servants (45-51)

How can we be ready? By following the example of the faithful and wise servant. He was entrusted with his master's household. He gives food at the proper time. He works hard; he doesn't procrastinate. One who lives before men's eyes will not be ready; one who lives before God will be ready whenever Jesus comes.

Application: Lord, help me to await your coming with an eager and ready heart.
One Word: Be a faithful and wise servant