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CAUGHT UNPREPARED

so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28

When President Eisenhower was holidaying in Denver, he was told about a six year-old boy, named Paul Haley, who was dying of an incurable cancer. Paul had one great dream - some day to meet the President. ‘Let’s go see him’, Eisenhower said to one of his aids. So they drove over to the boy’s house. The flags on the bumper were flying that Sunday afternoon, as the big black limousine rolled up. Out stepped the president with his bodyguards and knocked on the door. Paul’s father answered, wearing old jeans, a grubby shirt and a full day’s growth on his beard. ‘Can I help ya’’ he asked. Eisenhower responded, ‘Is Paul here’ Tell him the President of the United States would like to meet him.’ Thrilled, little Paul Haley walked around his father’s legs and stood looking up into the face he admired most. The President kneeled down, hugged him, and took him out to sit in the presidential limousine. Before they said goodbye they shook hands, then just as suddenly as he appeared - he left. The neighbors still talk about that day. But one man was not entirely happy about it, that was Paul’s dad, Donald Haley, who said: ‘I’ll never forget standing there in those old jeans, a dirty shirt and a grubby beard to meet the president. If only I’d known he was coming.’ He just wasn’t prepared. Are you? Listen: ‘‘He will appear a second time ’to those who are waiting for Him’ (Hebrews 9:28). If you want to go - you’ve got to be ready!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me live today as if it may be the day you come to take me home! In Jesus’ Name, Amen