Are You Ready for the Lord?

Are you ready for the return of Christ? The Book of Revelation reminds us that Jesus will come again, and every thought, word, and deed—both public and private—will be revealed before Him. In Are You Ready for the Lord?, we reflect on Revelation 1:3 and explore how God’s warnings to the seven churches still call us today to live faithfully, repent of sin, and prepare for eternity with Him. Perfect for listeners seeking hope, guidance, and clarity about the end times, Christian accountability, and walking in readiness for the Lord’s return.

✨ Highlights

• Revelation 1:3: a blessing for those who read, hear, and take to heart God’s prophecy

• Why Revelation reveals both encouragement and warnings for the church

• How God’s omniscience uncovers both our good works and our hidden sins

• The promise of Christ’s return and the hope of eternity in heaven

• What the seven churches teach us about living faithfully today

• Reflection: Are your deeds pleasing to God, or in need of repentance?

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Full Transcript Below:

Are You Ready for the Lord?

“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.” Revelation 1:3.

“Ready or not, here I come!”

I would shout these words with my friends as we played the classic game of hide and seek as kids. Whenever I went over my friend's house or got to choose what we played at recess, hide and seek was one of my favorites. Because I was so small, I could hide in various places around the playground or around my friend's house. With great anticipation, I waited as I heard my friend's footsteps coming frantically, trying to find me. 

Once, I hid in my friend’s pantry and ducked under the high shelves filled with canned goods. When they couldn't see me, I hollered, “Here I am!” I ran to my friends, grinning from ear to ear at the realization I had tricked them into not finding me. 

Although I would love to hide from God, regarding my deepest secrets and sins, God's omniscience and sovereignty always reveal them to me. He always knows exactly where I'm hiding: my thoughts, words, and deeds, both publicly and privately. The book of Revelation is a retelling of just that. God, seeing the church's deeds done both openly and privately, knows the places where they're strong, but also where they are weak. 

The Apostle John writes the Book of Revelation as the prophetic uncovering of the church’s most extraordinary deeds. In a sense, the Book of Revelation is like John repeating those fateful words the person tasked with finding their hidden friends in the game of hide and seek must utter aloud: “Ready or not, here I come!”

But the Lord, in his sovereignty and grace, gives us ample time to get prepared. The book of Revelation is to prepare the body of Christ with the understanding that Christ will come back again someday. Although no one is sure exactly when he will return, Revelation is clear