Ready or Not, Here I Come

This week's message reflects on the fleeting nature of life on earth and the certainty of eternity. Beginning with personal stories of unexpected loss, Pastor Jim reminds us that while death brings sorrow, it also brings hope for those who are in Christ. Using a familiar childhood game as an illustration, the message calls believers to live attentively and intentionally, knowing that Jesus will return at a time unknown to us. Because of that reality, we are urged to stay spiritually alert and faithful in how we live and love others.

Starting in Revelation 3 and Jesus’ words to the church in Laodicea and moving through the bringing back to life of Lazarus in John 11, Pastor Jim challenges us to examine whether we are living “lukewarm” or fully committed to God. Jesus’ call is not to complacency, but to wholehearted devotion: finishing well by remaining faithful, sharing the Gospel, and loving people no matter the circumstances.