I do not have a car on campus at the college I attend, so I’m dependent on others (often brethren from the assembly) for transportation each week.
There have been several times, as I have been standing outside, waiting for my ride to come to pick me up, that I would realize I had forgotten to do something in my dorm. When this happens, my initial response is to consider whether to go back to my room to take care of the situation.
However, rather than going back, usually I would stay right where I was, for a very simple reason. I was expecting the person who was coming for me to appear at any moment. I wanted to be there, waiting and ready, nor did I want to make them late. In thinking about this, the Lord has taught me that the hope of His coming should have an effect on how I am waiting for Him. Does the truth of His coming (the rapture) keep me from going places and doing things that I ought not, because I am expecting His return at any moment?
D. Barr (adapted)