Expectant
“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13).
The story is told of a young man who was staying in his friends’ house and looking after the grounds for them while they were away. He wasn’t expecting them to return for some time and one day decided to leave the work that wasn’t urgent until another day. To his surprise and chagrin they came that very evening.
I read of another person who gardens for people who live overseas. He always tries to have their gardens immaculate just in case they come today. He never knows when they will return, so he is always ready, always expectant.
The Lord Jesus is coming again, and it could be today. He has said, “Behold, I come quickly” (Revelation 22:12). And also, “Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when He cometh shall find watching” (Luke 12:37). Are we expecting Him today? Are we living like those who are anticipating and looking forward to leaving planet earth at a moment’s notice?
