Being Ready

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. …

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.