I have never been more prepared than right before having a baby. I would spend months leading up to a birth getting everything together, from my house to childcare for the other kids, meals, and baby supplies. Being a slight Type A, I would have everything done well before it needed to be, and I would find myself sitting in a place of readiness and anticipation. I wanted everything perfect for when I met our new little one. I knew this baby was real…I had seen evidence of their existence through my growing stomach, ultrasounds, and movement, but I had never met them in person, and I wanted everything to be just right. I have a similar anticipation to Jesus’ return.
Even though my relationship with Jesus is deep and authentic, I’ve never met Him, and just like our newborn, I want to be ready. This readiness, however, looks differently. It’s a lifestyle and a condition of the heart. If my life reflects a heart sold out to the gospel and the great commission, then I’m ready. Recently, I read a quote that said, “If you are always ready, you don’t have to get ready.”