The MARK of a Disciple- Craving for Christ return.

A gentleman visiting a certain school gave out that he would give a prize to the pupil whose desk he found in the best order when he returned. “But when will you return?” some of them asked.

“That I cannot tell,” was the answer. A little girl, who had been noted for her disorderly habits, announced that she meant to win the prize. “You!” her schoolmates jeered; “why, your desk is always out of order.”

“Oh! but I mean to clean it the first of every week.”

“But suppose he should come at the end of the week?” someone asked.

“Then I will clean it every morning.”

“But he may come at the end of the day.” For a moment the little girl was silent. “I know what I’ll do,” she said decidedly, “I’ll just keep it clean.” Source: One Thousand Evangelistic Illustrations, Aquilla WebbSubmitted by the homiletics class of West Coast Baptist College

I. Be Wise

II. Wait for the Holy Spirit

III. Watch for the Return of Christ.