"IF I GO AND PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, I WILL COME AGAIN." Our Lord left us with this promise. He came in the flesh to redeem us. He sent His Holy Spirit to sanctify us. He will soon come again to receive us unto Himself. This is a most glorious event. It is constantly kept before the minds of the Lord's people in the New Testament. It is our blessed hope. Be deeply interested in it, frequently meditate upon it, daily prepare for it, and be found in a waiting posture ready for His appearing. We are servants and our master is coming to call us to account. We are sons and our Father is coming to fetch us home. We are the espoused bride of the Son of God and He is coming to claim us and admit us to His glorious kingdom. He will come suddenly when few expect Him. The virgins will all slumber and sleep, but "let us not sleep as do others, but let us watch and be sober." We know not when Jesus will come but He will certainly come soon. Are we ready for His coming? Will you be glad to hear the trumpet sound, see the heavens pass away, and behold Him come in like manner as His disciples saw Him go into heaven? For that momentous event be ye ready.

For Meditation:
The Saviour comes! He comes to reign,
To banish sorrow, sin, and pain;
Prepare, my soul, and patient wait,
So shall thy peace and joy be great.