Meditate. Are you looking for a sign? Don’t be mislead.
Later, Jesus sat on the
Mount of Olives across the valley from the Temple. Peter, James, John, and
Andrew came to him privately and asked him, "Tell us, when will all this
happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to be
fulfilled?" Jesus replied, "Don't let anyone mislead you, for many
will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah.' They will deceive many. And
you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don't panic. Yes, these things
must take place, but the end won't follow immediately. Nation will go to war
against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many
parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth
pains, with more to come. When these things begin to happen, watch out! You
will be handed over to the local councils and beaten in the synagogues. You
will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But
this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. For the Good News must
first be preached to all nations. But when you are arrested and stand trial,
don't worry in advance about what to say. Just say what God tells you at that
time, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit. A brother
will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children
will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. And everyone will
hate you because you are my followers. But the one who endures to the end will
be saved." Mark 13:3-13
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Just like the Pharisees and Jesus’ disciples wanted to have a sign, people today want signs. They want to know what is going to happen and when it is going to happen. Concerning the timing, Jesus told His disciples that no one—not even Himself—knows when His Second Coming will occur. Only God the Father knows. It is His plan.
However, no one knows the day or hour when these things
will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father
knows. Matthew 24:36
If you read this in context, it
appears that Jesus is referring to His Second Coming, not the Rapture of the
church. Read the passage in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. There is so much
for us to look forward to…and to endure.
How is your relationship with the
Lord today? Can you wait for Him…can you endure to the end? Are you sharing Him
with others?
Prayer ~ O LORD, do not stay far away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid! Psalm 22:19.
Verse of Salvation ~ Then your
salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your
godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect you from
behind. Isaiah 58:8
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