Prepare for God's Arrival

“Prepare for God’s arrival! [clear away the obstacles]; Make the road straight and smooth” (Isaiah 40:3).

Greetings,

In less than two weeks a little baby will be joining our family, and we have been busy preparing for months!  The nursery is painted, the diapers and burp cloths are neatly stacked on the changing station, along with every conceivable lotion and potion, and all the clothes and shoes are organized by size in the closet.  There has been a meet and greet with a pediatrician, a government-approved car seat has been installed in the car, and there are enough toys to stimulate the baby’s brain for years.

Also, the mommy-to-be has been keeping up with all doctor visits, and was even taking pre-natal vitamins behind my back for the past couple of years! Talk about being prepared!

Imagine if none of the above had taken place yet, or if we waited to start doing it all until a couple days before the birth? It would be reckless and irresponsible!

God is on His way as well, and we have things to do to be ready to receive Him.  We must clear away anything that stands in His way. Sometimes it’s busyness, and sometimes it’s harboring unforgiveness.  Whatever is blocking our relationship with God needs to be purged and removed. 

Being prepared makes for a beautiful and easier arrival. 

God is giving is a choice in how easy or how hard we want to make it for Him to get to us.  I hope we are all saying “YES!” to making it straight and smooth because in doing that, God will get to us in a jiffy.     

PRAYER: Dear Lord, How wonderful that right now as we pray, we are preparing for You in our lives.  Come to us, precious Lord, and bless us and our families.  Grant us wisdom, health, peace, joy, and hope.  In Christ’s name, AMEN!