Reading: Matthew 24, 2 Samuel 1, and Psalm 85
Scripture: Matthew 24:3, As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"
Observation: Listening to Jesus telling them that one day the reign of the world will be over and he will come back and reign, the disciples came to him asking when is it going to happen how will we know when to be ready. I know that there are many times that I wish I knew when Jesus was coming back so that I could prepare doing what ever I needed to do to be right with God on that day.
Application: Jesus didn’t give them a day and time he gave them signs to watch for. We are living in a time when all those signs have been fulfilled, we live in a time where we are only waiting for the date that Father God has set aside for the return. We are the bride of Christ and we are preparing ourselves for his return. In a traditional Jewish wedding after the Bridegroom and his family has chosen a woman for him to marry then the bride is to gather the things she needs for the house as the bridegroom build their new home. Once the house is ready they come blowing trumpets to gather the guests and they finish the wedding and start living together. We are the bride and we are in the waiting phase until the house is ready. Make yourself ready because he could come back any time. As Jesus said these signs are the beginnings of the birth pains we are just getting started but he could come at any time.
Prayer: Father we thank you that you sent your son to die on the cross for us and to save us from the cliches of the evil one. I thank you that you have given us signs to watch for giving us knowledge that you are to come back soon. I thank you for your provisions for each day and the blessings that you pour out upon us each day. I ask you to help us to open our eyes to your glory and your revelations you have for us.
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