Be Ready

I didn't hear much about Pearl Harbor on yesterday, I must confess I didn't watch any TV and all I heard on the radio was just a brief clip that today was the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Have we forgotten? On December 8, 1941 the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress and declared, "Yesterday, December 7, 1941--a date which will live in infamy --the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." After a brief and forceful speech, he asked Congress to approve a resolution recognizing the state of war between the United States and Japan. The Senate voted for war against Japan by 82 to 0, and the House of Representatives approved the resolution by a vote of 388 to 1.What happened Sunday morning December 7, 1941? It was just like any other morning at 7:30 a. m. but all was to change at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time. A swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes bearing the red symbol of the Rising Sun of Japan on its wings appears out of the clouds above the island of Oahu. A surprise attack struck a critical blow against the U.S. Pacific fleet and drew the United States irrevocably into World War II. With diplomatic negotiations with Japan breaking down, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his advisers knew that an imminent Japanese attack was probable, but nothing had been done to increase security at the important naval base at Pearl Harbor. At 7:02 a.m., two radio operators spotted large groups of aircraft in flight toward the island from the north, but, with a flight of B-17s expected from the United States at the time, they were told to sound no alarm. Thus, the Japanese air assault came as a devastating surprise to the naval base. Before this attack was over there would be a loss of five of eight battleships, three destroyers, seven other ships were sunk or severely damaged, and more than 200 aircraft were destroyed. A total of 2,400 Americans were killed and 1,200 were wounded, many while valiantly attempting to repulse the attack. Japan's losses were some 30 planes, five midget submarines, and fewer than 100 men. An awful day in our history; 68 years ago but not forgotten or has it? One of the problems was President Roosevelt thought there was more time, so the guard was dropped and we were deceived in thinking all was good. As we look at another day in the near feature we know is coming, even close at hand; but the question is are we ready?
Matthew 24:4
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

There is a possibility that God's children can be deceived.

Matthew 24:42
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

Matthew 24:44
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
As we read Matthew chapter 24 we are told what will be the signs of Jesus' return. Many are not watching and are not ready, many are thinking sure the Son of man is coming I know but I don't think today will be the day? Watch out that you are not deceived for we don't know the hour or the day but we can read of the signs; be ready! Do not be deceived! Watch! "For ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." Don't be deceived and let the enemy over take you for there are three things he wants to do in your life. John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: Don't let him! Fight back by doing three things to combat him #1 Be not deceived #2- Be Ready #3- Watch; because Jesus said I am come that they might have life, and that they might have
it more abundantly.

Be Ready!!!!!!!!!!!