Footnotes from NIV Life Application Bible:
Christ's return at an unexpected time is not a trap, a trick by which God hopes to catch us off guard. In fact, God is delaying His return so more people will have the opportunity to follow Him. Before Christ's return, we have time to live out our beliefs and to reflect Jesus' love as we relate to others.
People who are ready for their Lord's return are 1) not hypocritical, but sincere (12:1), 2) not fearful, but ready to witness (12:4-9), 3) not worried, but trusting (12:25,26), 4) not greedy, but generous (12:34), 5) not lazy, but diligent (12:37). May your life be more like Christ's so that when He comes, you will be ready to greet Him joyfully.
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