Doctors tell us that some people are “morning people,” while others are “evening people.” That is, some people are wide awake before the alarm clock rings. They hit the floor running, and never have to yawn or throw cold water in their faces. Others, like myself, wake up slowly—first one eye, then the other—and gradually shift gears as they move into the day.

When it comes to the return of our Lord, we must all be “morning people”—awake, alert, sober, and ready for the dawning of that wonderful new day.

But for the unsaved crowd, reveling in drunkenness, the coming of Jesus Christ will mean the end of light and the beginning of eternal darkness.

A challenge: “Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed” (1 Peter 1:13, NIV).

Other verses: Acts 1:11; 1 Corinthians 1:7-8; 1 John 2:28.

Action assignment: If possible, turn in a hymnal to “Is It the Crowning Day?” Make it your song for the day. Thank God for the fact that Christ will return—perhaps today.