Luke 21:5-19
Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty.
“Notice what you notice.” I’ve gone back and forth on this “destruction of Jerusalem” vs. “end of the age” issue, but my Study Bible helped out this morning. It suggested that much of verses 8-18 in today’s reading could easily apply to both of these events. That is, we may not be choosing between an either/or position. So that’s helpful.
Another helpful item was in verse 9: When you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified… Someone this past Tuesday night (at EHS) said to me that they get angry when they watch the news. I understand that – I get angry too! We may get angry for different reasons, but national and world events can easily trouble us, especially when we are powerless to do anything but pray. So Jesus’ words are a major consolation to us. Things happen, but He is in control and He has us in His protection. As we read in the past few days, His angels will sweep us up from the four corners of the earth. Thank you, Jesus!
Slava Bohu!