Burglaries

There has been a spate of house burglaries in recent days on Goldsworth Park. Police & Neighbourhood Watch groups have been warning home owners to make sure they lock their doors properly. As usual though, the fear of crime is great than the actual incidence of criminal activity. The good news is that Surrey is one of the safest places in the UK to live. Nonetheless, burglaries still happen, and we need to do what we can not to encourage the local burglars.
Jesus used a similar situation for a very different purpose. 'Understand this: If a home owner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.' (Matthew 24.43-44)
In all the busyness of our lives - worrying about the weather and the ice, getting upset over England's failed World Cup bid and the approach of Christmas - we can easily ignore the most important future event that is coming. Jesus warns us not to ignore his return, when all accounts will be settled, and when it will be too late to do what we had to do. So today, I shall seek to get things sorted out which must be sorted out - and stop delaying important actions.
How about you?
Best wishes,
Richard