Everything Normal

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/111612.cfm) reminds me that Christ will come when everything is normal.

When we think of the second coming, we usually associate it with chaos, with wars and with calamities. We sometimes think that these things would serve as warnings for us – signs from God telling us we should prepare already. Last chance, if you may. However, in the gospel, Jesus tells us otherwise. In the time of both Noah and Lot, people were doing what they were doing – eating, dancing, buying, selling, drinking. Then disaster came. This is what will happen when Christ comes. We will be living our normal lives, working, dealing with pressure and stress, beating deadlines, paying bills, eating, etc, when Christ comes. Question is, are we ready?

Out of the 24 hours in a day, people spend a lot of time working, whether as an employee or for the own business. We sometimes get so caught up – wanting to go up the corporate ladder, or making the business grow, that we sometimes take for granted the need for spiritual nourishment. How many times have you come home at night from a busy day, wanting to pray but too tired, finding yourself sleeping before even starting to pray? How many of us would rather unwind with friends – eating, drinking or enjoying ourselves, and come home too tired and ready to sleep, instead of taking time to recharge our spirit as well? God is not asking that we drop everything, well at least for most of us. He wants us to continue our lives, but to remember him, to give him time in our lives. This will result in our deeper awareness of Him, and will help us live more meaningful lives.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for reminding me that the time will come for us to be judged. Thank you for reminding me that when you come, it will be like an ordinary day, just like everyday, where we go on living our lives. Lord, sometimes I get caught up with the world that I forget to pray and prepare for your coming. Help me to remember you always, and help me to live a life preparing for your second coming. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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