Stay alert!

Deuteronomy 3; Deuteronomy 4; Psalm 36; Mark 13
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Scripture

Mark 13

26 Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world—from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.

28 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. 29 In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that his return is very near, right at the door. 30 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene before all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

32 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. 33 And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!

Observation

The Bible tells us to stay alert for several different reasons:

“Be self- controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8

“So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.” 1 Thessalonians 5:6

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18

But in this passage we are told to be alert and ready for the return of Christ. It would be sad to be Christ – Followers but caught off guard at His return. So we need to live like He is coming back today! He might!

Application

I will live today like this may be the day Jesus returns!

Prayer

Come Lord Jesus! Amen.

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