The Light Daily Devotional – Do You Want To Meet The Lord?
Focus: Do You Want To Meet The Lord? What Is Your Preparation to Meet the Lord?
WORD FOR TODAY
Preparing to meet God is a journey that requires intentional living, faithful obedience, and a heart fully surrendered to His will. The way we live today shapes how we will be found when He returns, and it’s crucial that we live in a manner that reflects our readiness to stand before Him!
Scriptural Reference
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)
The word of God captures the essence of how we should prepare to meet God—by being steadfast in our faith, unwavering in our commitment, and abundant in our service to Him.
✓Doing good deeds and sowing good seeds: Our actions today have eternal consequences. By doing good deeds and sowing seeds of kindness, love, and righteousness, we reflect the character of Christ and prepare our hearts for His return. Leaving behind the follies of life—the distractions, the sins, and the vanities—positions us to be found blameless before Him.
✓Faithful each day, quick to obey: Faithfulness is a daily commitment. It’s about being quick to obey God’s commands, even when it’s difficult or inconvenient. It’s about living each day with a consciousness that the Lord could return at any moment, and we want Him to find us living in obedience to His will.
✓Giving our all, heeding His call: To prepare to meet God, we must give our all. This means living a life of sacrifice, where we heed His call above all else. It means letting go of selfish ambitions and desires, and instead, holding His hand firmly as we navigate life’s challenges. Standing firm in our faith, despite the temptations and trials that come our way, is how we honour God and prepare for His return.
✓Serving my Lord, true to His Word: True preparation means being rooted in His Word, serving Him with a heart of devotion. It’s about daring the tempter to bind us, knowing that we are anchored in Christ. Fervent in prayer, carrying the burdens of others, and serving with a pure heart—this is how we want the Lord to find us when He comes again.
The return of Christ is imminent, and when He comes, we want to be found faithful—doing our best, standing the test, and living a life that honours Him. Our ultimate goal is to hear Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Meditation: Are you living each day in a way that prepares you to meet God? Are your actions, thoughts, and decisions aligning with His will?
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to live a life that is pleasing to You. May I be steadfast, immovable, and always abounding in Your work. Prepare my heart to meet You, and let me be found faithful in all that I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Emphasis: Preparing to meet God is a daily commitment. It requires faithfulness, obedience, and a heart fully surrendered to His will. Let us live each day with the anticipation of His return, striving to be found faithful in all things.
Have a Steadfast Day!
