Paul urges us to live in the light, clothing ourselves with the armor of right living and getting rid of our evil deeds so that we will be prepared for the return of Christ. His return is soon and we all need to be ready!
Soon means different things to different people.I know how quickly time is passing for me. Each year goes by faster and faster. Although I have lived many years now, it all feels like it went by so fast. As I grew up and looked ahead, time seemed to pass slowly. Now, looking back, it all went by way too fast!
For all of us, soon could be his return while we’re living, or soon becomes the moment we die. The reality is that either death or his return can come suddenly. I don’t want to be caught sleeping in the dark. I want Jesus to find me living in the light, having put away evil thoughts and deeds. I must live each day as though he is returning now!
Romans 13:12 (NLT) - “The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living.”