Episode 226: Luke 21

Today's meditation is on Luke Chapter 21

One of the most important principles of God's Kingdom is giving. God loved me so much, he gave his only Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice to ransom me from the death I deserved. If Jesus was willing to give up his very life for me, then certainly I should be willing to give him everything I have. Everything belongs to God anyway, so how silly would it be for me to give a tiny part of my surplus, when he willingly gave his all for me. 

The time is coming when the world as we know it will be destroyed. And by reading scripture and studying the words of Jesus, I can know the signs that the end is near. 

Many will come in his name, claiming to be the Messiah and saying that the time has come. But I won't believe them. Even in wars and insurrections, I will not panic. I know these things have to take place first, and the end won't immediately follow them. Already, I see nations at war with nations, kingdoms at war with kingdoms. There are great earthquakes, famines, plagues and pandemics. And there will be great, miraculous signs from heaven.

There will be a time of great persecution. Christians will be dragged into the courts and prisons, and stand trial before kings and governors, because they follow Jesus. But this will be a great opportunity to tell them the Good News of the Gospel. If I am persecuted for my faith, and made to stand trial, I will not worry about what to say, for I know that God will give me the right words and so much wisdom that none of my opponents will be able to reply or refute me. 

Even if those closest to me, my own flesh and blood, betray me, or I am hated because I follow Jesus, I have this promise: Not a hair of my head will perish. By standing firm, I will win my soul.

When Jerusalem is surrounded by armies, I will know that the time of its destruction has arrived. The faithful will flee. It will be the day of God's vengeance. Jerusalem will be trampled down by unbelievers until their time comes to an end. 

There will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars, roaring seas and strange tides. The heavens will be shaken. And then everyone will see Jesus coming on a cloud with power and great glory. So when all these things begin to happen, I will stand and look up, for my salvation is near!

Just as leaves on a tree signal that spring has arrived and summer is near, by these signs I will know that the Kingdom of God is near. Heaven and earth will pass away, but God's words will never disappear.

So I will keep watch. I won't let my heart be dulled by parties or by the worries of this life. I will not let that day catch me unaware, like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. I stay alert at all times. And pray that I might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before my Lord Jesus.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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