Like the servants in Jesus’ parable who stayed awake for their master, we want to be ready and waiting for Christ when He returns. Alistair Begg reminds us, however, that we are only prepared to meet Jesus if the Holy Spirit has transformed our hearts and minds—something only He can do. Once He converts us, we can eagerly await the Lord’s coming by continuing to run the race He has prepared for us.
35“Stay dressed for action6 and keep your lamps burning,
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