What are some things that we should think about every day in our walk with God? As we finish out our Every Day series, we’re going to talk about one we might not think of… Every day, we should “Watch for Jesus’ return.”#1. Did you know that Jesus is coming again?I Thessalonians 5: 1-2 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you.II Thessalonians 2: 5 Do you not remember that while I was still with you, I was telling you these things?“maranatha” = Our Lord, come!Acts 1: 10-11 And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them. They also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.I Thessalonians 4: 16-17 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.-There are about 300 Bible prophecies about Jesus’ 1st Coming.-There are about 1500 Bible prophecies about His 2nd Coming.-23 of 27 NT books mention it.-All of the NT writers mention it somewhere in their writings.-Every 25-30 verses in the Bible is a reference to the 2nd Coming.#2. Do you know what to expect?Matthew 24: 32 (Jesus said…) “Now learn the parable/lesson from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near… “Matthew 24: 33 “So, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door.”Matthew 24: 1-14some important things to look for…-Israel is important-the world will get worse (II Timothy 3:1ff)-world events & world powers will begin to fall into placeMark 13: 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.#3. What does this mean for your life?2 reasons the Second Coming is so important…#1. I need to be readyRomans 14: 12 … each one of us will give an account of himself to God.-have I given my life to Jesus?-what am I doing with what He gave me?II Peter 3: 11, 14Titus 2: 11-15I John 2: 28, 3: 2-3Matthew 24-25#2. I need to help others get readyII Peter 3: 9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.-helping others give their lives to Jesus-helping others grow in their relationship with HimWhat’s “The Big Idea” today?Are you living each day ready for Jesus to return?If not, what is God wanting to change in your life to make that happen?