Preparing for His Return

Hoseah emphasizes the importance of sharing in the Lord's house, highlighting three reasons why individuals may hesitate to share: feeling they have nothing to contribute, fear of self-judgment, and lack of faith. He encourages self-examination and obedience to God's word, illustrating this with the story of Bartimaeus, who cast aside his cloak to follow Jesus. Hoseah stresses that true preparation for the Lord's return requires letting go of personal identity and worldly attachments. He shares experiences from his travels, noting the urgency of time and the need for unity among believers. He concludes by urging the congregation to be a welcoming party for the Lord, emphasizing that He desires to dwell among His people. The message is a call to obedience, selflessness, and readiness for Christ's return, encouraging believers to support one another in their spiritual journeys.

Outline of Main Points

• Importance of sharing in the Lord's house

  • Reasons for hesitance to share

  • Self-examination and obedience

• Illustration of Bartimaeus' faith

• Preparation for the Lord's return

  • Letting go of personal identity

  • Unity among believers

• Call to be a welcoming party for the Lord

• Encouragement for obedience and readiness