What do you think about the times that we are living in now? Do you consider the end to be near, or to be far away? Jesus says that he will return, but when is that?
Jesus gave us some signs to look out for to let us know when his return is near (Mark 13:1-23). There are three themes to these signs:
- People who will mislead and deceive many from following God.
- Pressures, challenges, and tribulations that scare people.
- An āabomination of desolationā (Daniel 9:27) which we must flee from.
How does this apply to us?
Jesusās warnings should help us to prepare for what is to come. Are we learning to discern who is from God and who is not? Are we learning to endure despite the hardships and pressures that come from following God? Are we fleeing from the evil that we encounter in our lives, or are we compromising with it?
To prepare for what is to come, we need to take heed of Jesusās warnings and apply what he has taught to our lives. By doing so, we will be ready and not caught off guard.
Summary by Evan