Romans 13:11–12 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Read the context The morning means it's time to get dressed. When you step out into the world, you need to be ready to go. Paul wants you to dress for the occasion. The day is coming...

Matt. 24:42–44 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Read the context You're prepping for family to come over when you get the heads-up: "We'll be there in about 5 minutes." It's...

Isaiah 2:1–3 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days:the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” Read the context When you're not sure what you're waiting for,...