Read Luke 21:25-36

Thursday

Read Luke 21:25-36

25 “There will be strange things happening to the sun, the moon, and the stars. On earth whole countries will be in despair, afraid of the roar of the sea and the raging tides. ²⁶People will faint from fear as they wait for what is coming over the whole earth, for the powers in space will be driven from their courses. ²⁷Then the Son of Man will appear, coming in a cloud with great power and glory. ²⁸When these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your salvation is near.”

29 Then Jesus told them this parable: “Think of the fig tree and all the other trees. ³⁰When you see their leaves beginning to appear, you know that summer is near. ³¹In the same way, when you see these things happening, you will know that the Kingdom of God is about to come.

32 “Remember that all these things will take place before the people now living have all died. ³³Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

34 “Be on your guard! Don’t let yourselves become occupied with too much feasting and drinking and with the worries of this life, or that Day may suddenly catch you ³⁵like a trap. For it will come upon all people everywhere on earth. ³⁶Be on the alert and pray always that you will have the strength to go safely through all those things that will happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Think

Jesus describes a total collapse of predictability and control.  The world in turmoil.  Instead of despairing in these moments that look like chaos Jesus invites his followers to 'raise their heads'.  He reminds his followers to pray always that they will have the strength to go through all those things that will happen.'

Pray

Pray that you will have the strength to go safely though any trials that you might be going through; and that you will stand before the Son of Man.