You’ve probably been to a surprise party—maybe even been the one who walked in, stunned, wondering how everyone pulled it off without you noticing. There’s something exciting about the unexpected. But in this verse, Jesus flips that idea on its head. He’s talking about a surprise of eternal proportions—His return.
And no, it’s not meant to scare you. It’s not about living in fear or constantly checking the sky. It’s about being ready. Not bunker-ready—heart-ready. Soul-steady. Peace-in-the-chaos ready.
Let’s be real—your life is full. You’re making school lunches, answering messages, wrangling toddlers or deadlines or both. You’re comforting friends through loss and celebrating wins that no one else sees. So how do you prepare for something this big?
You live today like it matters for forever.
You pause to pray instead of powering through. You forgive even when you’re still hurting. You reach out to that person you’ve been meaning to check on. You let God interrupt your plans with something better—maybe through a phone call, a stranger in line or the nudge to slow down long enough to really listen.
Readiness doesn’t mean perfection. It means presence. It means choosing hope over hustle, stillness over stress and joy over just “getting through the day.”
So while you’re folding laundry, calming a toddler meltdown, sitting in traffic or sending one more email—remember, you’re doing it all in light of eternity. And one day, the Guest of Honor will return in a moment no one expects.
Keep your heart open. Keep your lamp lit. Because the greatest surprise party ever? You’re already invited—and it’s going to be unforgettable.
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