The Word of the Lord

This verse is also mentioned in Matthew 24:42 and 1 Thessalonians 5:2, where we are reminded not to stray away from God, but keep in steadfast faith, ready for our Lord's return. We shall not fall asleep, rather we keep walking with the Lord like the first time we were baptized, ready and faithful and caring and awake, with confidence God's Love is abundant and greater than the power of sin. In His Love we live, and are not put to shame, for we have kept our garments on, cleansed and covered by the Blood of Christ and the Grace of His Love. And like how He pours Himself out to us, we pour out His Love unto our neighbors, for God's Love is not static, staying in only a place, but it is flowing and alive. Thus, as He draws Himself ever so closer to us, we draw closer to Him and His goodness, accomplished by the will of God.  The Lord be with you all. Amen.