#Eagerly_Waiting_With_Expectation

Dear Diary,

#Eagerly_Waiting_For_That_Announcement
#The_Perpetual_Readiness
#When_The_Trumpet_Sound

Dear Diary as you are aware, the other day we just exercised the first phase of our democratic and civic duty, since then we are anxiously and eagerly waiting for the second and third phase especially the presidential election announcement. Today, I was in the office then at around 11:30am my colleague alerted us that the famous Bomas was being set in readiness for the presidential election announcement and acceptance speech. Being consciously aware of the tention and the anxiety, I asked my supervisor to release guyz to go home. Myself and two colleagues left immediately. I made it home in time the handsome IEBC CEO was making the press briefing, apart from the form "thare four bee" I gues I heard him say at 2:30pm the IEBC Chairman Hon. Chebukati would make the presidential election announcement. Well, anxiously and eagerly I waited, glued on the TV and sending prayer request to pray for the commission. I am sure most of us are still warmly tucked on our sofas eagerly waiting. 2:30pm came and past 3pm another briefing calling us to be patient then at 6:40pm another briefing asking us to wait until 7:30pm!

Earlier on I had logged in FB and the first post I saw, "Chebukati ni wewe tutangoja ama ni Yesu?" Thanks to one #PeninahSenga, it got me thinking! The way we are anxiously and eagerly waiting and preparing for this announcement, how about our readiness for Christ's return?

Come with me to Luke 12:35-48; James 5:7-12. These passages talk about preparstion and readiness for Christ's return. We can learn something here:

1. Be dressed in readiness for the Lord's return, Luke 12:35-40. Are you dressed up ready for Christ's return?

2. Keep your lambs alight, v. 35. Do you have the necessity for His return?

3. Anytime, All the time, be ready, v. 36. We don't know the exact time He will return. Some prophets have given us probable dates of His return but really? I know it's been over 2,000yrs and still the man of God keeps telling you, "Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King; Hallelujah hallelujah, we are going to see the King...!" Ok, thing is, be ready!

4. Is Christ your personal Lord/Master? V. 37. Remember, He MUST be your Lord ad Savior.
We are eagerly waiting for the presidential election announcement, trut be told, some people will reject Him others will accept, submit and erve Him.

5. Will you accept to be His servant? V. 37-38. While some will reject to submit to His Lordship, others will be His servants. You have a choice!

6. Are you expectant? V. 40. You see, right now we are all eagerly waiting in expectation that Chebukati is going to make a credible announcement. Likewise, we must have an eager expectation that JESUS is coming.

7. Are you consciously aware of the reasons for your READINESS? V. 42-48.
The reason we are eagerly waiting is because we voted and now we want to know who's going to be our honorable President.
I'd like you to know when Jesus comes again, He will judge everyone accordingly.
- Some will be rewarded, v. 44.
- Others will be punished, v. 45-48

In conclusion:

- Be patient until the Lords Coming, James 5:7-8.
- Stand firm, v. 8
- Do not grumble,v. 9.
- Persevere in faith, v.10
- Maintain your integrity, v. 12.

So help me God!

Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae