GIRD YOUR LOINS

LUKE 12:35-40

Luke 12:35–40 (NKJV): 35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately. 37 Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.

38 And if he should come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. 39 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 40 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Hi, Dear Child of The Mighty God of the Universe. We salute you in The name of Jesus Christ. Welcome to the Stable Sanctuary for spiritual nourishment and eternal blessing; now and for always. The Holy Bible text illustrated above is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ; concerning the life of his disciples: you and I included . We are called to be watchful at all times as we carry on our day to day activities. Check verse 35; ” Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning” This indicates that working and waiting has to be characteristic of our life and actions . This calls for High moral behavior in order to let people around us see the light of God in our life . Desire to be a good example to many that come your way.

WAITING FOR THE LORD

JESUS CHRIST is alive. Alive for evermore. One day, He shall appear in the clouds. People of all races , colour, creed, nationality and class shall see him; wherever they shall be. Yes. The Holy Spirit of The Living God shall open people’s eyes everywhere and direct them to view and behold The Son of God Most High. It’s gonna be a spectacular experience. This is evidenced in verse 36; which speaks  of the rapture of the church. Hence we need to be ready at all times; watching and waiting for his glorious appearance. As of now , we have the experience of His Great Grace which provides for our salvation , blessing and good health. All these have to steer us for good service to our fellow brothers and sisters; including those of other faiths.

THE BLESSED SERVANT

The more we shine God’s light to other people, the more we attract them to The Testimony of Jesus Christ and the easier it becomes to win them to Christ. One soul that accepts Jesus Christ as one’s saviour ignites exuberant celebration by Angels in heaven. Believers in Christ Jesus worldwide have a duty cum responsibility to help change the world by living an attractive life for the Glory of God. Always be attractive to others. In this way, one attains the lucrative status of being called a blessed servant as depicted in verse 37. This is infact the area where many people are bound to receive great rewards in this life and also in the life to come. It is God’s nature that you receive multiple blessings.

OUR PREPAREDNESS

 As a child of God, one’s conduct and character reveals one’s destiny. Being destined for better things calls for High levels of integrity and a constant consciousness that there is A Higher Being that keeps watch over one’s life and actions. Verse 38 to 40 provide a clear roadmap where Jesus Christ is revealing to us the nature and urgency of being well prepared for His second coming. You and I are ” the Goodman of the house….” Verse 39.

The Goodman represents the Soul. While the house represents the body. The Enemy may seek to destroy both the soul and the body . Jesus Christ has a high desire to save us from destruction. God forbid that the enemy may have his way . Let God’s will be accomplished as evidenced on the cross at Calvary; where Jesus Christ declares ” It is finished…” John 19:30 . Our salvation is fully assured; albeit at great price.

              CONCLUSION

Always gird your loins sincerely and patiently . Let the love of Christ Jesus steer you for better engangement with the power of the Holy Spirit who can help you to navigate your way through life for better service in whatever capacity where you work . Waiting upon the Lord of Glory requires His grace for spiritual empowerment. Be ready and prepared for a divine visitation; knowing well that you are a blessed servant of God. Stay a watchful and prayerful servant . Our Lord Jesus Christ is at hand . He is with you. He is in you. Check collosians 1:27; Christ in yo