Matthew 24:37-44 emphasizes the need for constant readiness for Christ’s return. Jesus compares His coming to the days of Noah when people were living ordinary lives—“eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage”—unaware that judgment was near until the flood came. In the same way, Jesus warns that His return will be sudden and unexpected. He illustrates this with examples: two people working side by side, one will be taken, and the other left.
Jesus urges His followers to “stay awake” and be prepared because they do not know the day or hour of His return. Just as a homeowner would stay alert if they knew a thief was coming, believers must live watchfully and faithfully. This passage highlights the importance of living each day with spiritual alertness, avoiding complacency, and remaining faithful to God, knowing that Christ could return at any moment.
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