‘There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Luke 21:25
Signs are all around us, some inviting us others warning us. Signs of nature and signs of change, some are obvious others subtle. But all signs are important and we should take time to notice them and understand what they are telling us. The prophets signposted the coming of Christ as a baby. And the Bible tells us what signs to look for that will precede Christ’s return. Let us pray that we would be ready for that glorious day.
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Luke 21:27
If Christ returned today, would you be ready? Of course, we do not know when Christ will return, Jesus himself told us only the father knows when that will be. So, we need to be ready, we can’t put it off. I believe the signs the Bible speaks of, are around us and we are certainly closer to his return today than we were yesterday. So, let us pray that the Lord would show us what we need to do to be ready.
When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’ Luke 21:28
Our passage this week has an urgency about it. So, we cannot afford to put things off. For those who are not saved, time is running out. Of course, we rejoice that the time for the fulfilment of all God’s promises is drawing ever nearer. But while we wait, those who are saved need to re-double our efforts to share the Good News with those who are lost and. Let us praise God for the hope and certainty we have in Christ’s return.
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Luke 21:33
The world in which we live is constantly changing, physically, politically and indeed spiritually, so it can be difficult to really know what is right, what is true.
What we do know is that God’s Word can always be depended upon. It is the unchangeable truth. Let us pray that we would look to the word of God which is always consistent, always true and always shows us the way.
‘Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. Luke 21:34
So many people are caught up in the world, It is almost like celebrating a party on the titanic as it hits the iceberg. We need to be ready; we need to be alert; we need to live each day to its fulness and for those who are anxious we need to not be consumed by concerns for the future. Let us look to God and not the world and let us praise God that he is in control and that we can depend on him.
For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Luke 21:35
The only thing in life that is certain is death. At some point it will come to us all. When it does, we will have to stand before our creator God and give an account of the lives we have lived. And only those who have a real and living relationship with the Lord have the certainty of a place in Heaven. Let us pray for those we know who have yet to give their hearts and lives to the Lord.
Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.’ Luke 21:36
We are called to watch and pray, our work is not done until the Lord returns. As we come and declare His glory, let us do so knowing the work to which we have been called. We are not to be inward looking, a holy huddle, but in addition to ensuring our praise and worship we are to do all we can to bring others into the kingdom of heaven. Let us praise the Lord, and let us live for his glory.