The Appointed Day

“For my husband is not at home;
He has gone on a long journey;
He has taken a bag of money with him,
And will come home on the appointed day.”  (Proverbs 7:19-20)

 

A wayward church flirts with an endless array of lovers — pop-culture, politics and politicians, nationalism, teachers and teachings that tickle the ears, enterprises and entrepreneurs, influencers and motivators, false prophets, false doctrine, and the like. She opens her doors and embraces all the ways and means of the world around her, while squandering her heavenly riches on earthly matters. She treats natural things like spiritual things, and temporary things like they are eternal, because she can no longer distinguish between them. She prays little and loves less. She prefers to be noticed and accepted by the world than be hidden and complete in Christ.

 

Help us, Lord!

 

Some have supposed Jesus is not coming back, and certainly not anytime soon — that He has gone on a “long journey.” They do not realize He is already here, and He sees and knows everything and everyone clearly. Wise saints understand this, and we choose to behave like those who will give an account for our lives — every word and every moment. 

 

Do not be fooled or lulled into sin or complacency but offer God a sacrifice of praise and worship from a clean hearts and clean hands. May He find His children watching and waiting — not just waiting for Him but waiting with Him.

 

Therefore, we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. (Hebrews 2:1)

 

Let’s Pray — Father, I recognize Your presence every moment, and I am determined to honor that presence with my words, thoughts, and deeds. I will not forget you are here with me always. In Jesus, Amen.