Now is the time to prepare for the coming of our Lord. Readiness to meet Him cannot be attained in a moment′s time. Preparatory to that solemn scene there must be vigilant waiting and watching, combined with earnest work. So God′s children glorify Him. Amid the busy scenes of life their voices will be heard speaking words of encouragement, hope, and faith. All they have and are is consecrated to the Master′s service. Thus they prepare to meet their Lord; and when He comes, they will say, with joy, “This is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us.... We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” (Mar 76.6) MC VC