"He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." (Revelation 2:20)

But, what if He heard your prayer and answered your request. What if He split the skies right this very moment? Would He find you properly adorned with her wedding garments, clean and pure?

Take this opportunity to do a self-check in these final hours. Check your "garment" for wrinkles or soils. Develop and maintain an intimate relationship with Him as you find a secret place where you can spend time with Him alone. Allow your flesh to die as you put off the "old" and adorn yourself with the robes of His righteousness.

And, finally, check your lamp and make sure His light causes your life to shine in this world of utter darkness. Then, whisper, "Even so, come, Lord Jesus" and wait with urgent expectancy for His soon appearing.

Lord Jesus, I anticipate your coming more than anything I've ever longed for. Please show me how to walk ever closer to You as I find comfort in that secret place of intimacy with You. As a Bride makes final preparation with expectancy for her wedding day, Lord, help your Church to prepare for your appearance with fervor and anticipation in every way, day after day! "Even so, come, Lord Jesus"! Amen!

"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words." (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)

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