expectancy.

How would our world be shaped if we woke each morning expecting to see Jesus?
I’m not talking about seeing Him through nature or circumstance. I’m talking about actually seeing Jesus. In Matthew 24, Jesus is talking to his disciples about the signs of the end and His return.  We read the words of Jesus as He heaps warning after warning on the disciples.  In verse 34 He says, “I tell you the truth, this race will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away but My words will never pass away.” This statement makes me wonder, “Why was Jesus warning those people so long ago, and yet we have still not seen the return of the Son of God?”  Well if we keep reading down we get to verse 36 which says, “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”  Jesus doesn’t even know when His return will be, but one thing He does know is that we need to be prepared. He spent His life and ministry on this earth preparing not only His disciples but us for His return. He wants each day for us to wake up and have the heart, mind, and spirit of expectancy. Seriously think about how your minute-by-minute, hour-to-hour life would be dramatically changed if you were expecting for Jesus’ return.  I know for me personally it would mean not sweating the small stuff, it would mean not getting angry or annoyed about little things or, it would mean picking my battles (or not fighting any), but ultimately it would mean being willing to loose this life of mine for the sake of His name and His renown. This type of thinking and acting would mean totally surrendering my life each day to Him before everything else, before I speak my first word each morning, and before I blink my eyes – that kind of surrender. 
So why don't we go on this journey together? Why don’t we start living out expectant lives? Jesus is coming back, just watch and see. Let’s ask God for the renewing and transformation of our minds and hearts.

Romans 12:1-2
            Therefore, I urge you, brothers [and sisters], in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...