Reflect today on how prepared you are for the glorious return of Jesus

“And then they will see the Son of man coming on a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to manifest, stand up and raise your head because your redemption is near ”. Luke 21: 27-28

There are only three days left in this current liturgical year. Sunday begins Advent and a new liturgical year! Therefore, as we approach the end of this current liturgical year, we continue to turn our eyes to the last and glorious things to come. In particular, today we are presented with the glorious return of Jesus "who came on a cloud with power and great glory". The most interesting and useful thing in this particular passage above is the call that has been given to us to enter His glorious return with our heads raised with much hope and confidence.

This is an important image to think about. Try to imagine Jesus returning in all his splendor and glory. Try to imagine it arriving in the most majestic and magnificent way. The whole sky would be transformed as the angels of heaven surround our Lord. All earthly powers would be suddenly taken over by Jesus. All eyes would be turned to Christ and everyone, whether they liked it or not, would bow before the glorious presence of the King of all Kings!

This reality will happen. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, Jesus will return and everything will be renewed. The question is this: will you be ready? Will this day surprise you? If that were to happen today, what would your reaction be? Would you be afraid and suddenly realize that you would have to repent of certain sins? Would you immediately have certain regrets when you realize that it is now too late to change your life the way our Lord desires? Or will you be one of those who stand with your head raised as you rejoice with joy and confidence in the glorious return of our Lord?

Reflect today on how prepared you are for the glorious return of Jesus. We are called to be ready at all times. Being prepared means that we are living fully in His grace and mercy and are living in accordance with His perfect will. If his return was at this time, how prepared would you be?

Lord, your kingdom come and your will be done. Please come, Jesus, and establish Your glorious Kingdom in my life here and now. And since your kingdom is established in my life, help me be prepared for your glorious and total return at the end of the ages. Jesus I believe in you.