Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. - Matt. 24:44
Preparing for the kingdom of God is a work in progress. If you remember how Esther prepared for just 12 months to meet the king. We should be preparing for the Kingdom of God by seeking and following the commandments. We must remember life on this earth is not promised to us. However we must prepare for the Kingdom as if this is our last day on earth . No one knows the day or hour when Jesus will return.
Preparing to meet Jesus requires a daily study in the word of God. Lack of studying and wisdom of the word can cause displacement in your spiritual walk. When we prepare ourselves we must purge ourselves of anything and everything that is not of God. We must become purified by asking God to create in you a clean heart and renew the right spirit with us. (Psalms:51:10) this scripture is one that I believe should be quoted daily. When you quote this scripture you are asking Jesus to purge (clean) anything that is not good in you and your asking Him to give you a spirit of righteousness. Walking in Righteousness is
"Being holy, virtuous, upright; being obedience to God’s commands; and not sin". However when we are preparing for the Kingdom of God we will have trials and tribulations as well as stumbling blocks that will try and discourage us from Gods will.
Preparing ourselves is vital as the world itself offers so much that could be harmful to our spiritual walk. There is nothing more the devil would like, is to claim every soul he can.
Think on this: when you have a up coming review on your job. You will prepare yourself for it because you want to make sure your T's are crossed and your I's are dotted to show your boss you are up on things.
That's what we must do in our daily walk, by Preparing ourselves for the coming of the LORD. As
TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE.
God Bless,
Eustine Harper