Friday Mark 13:28-37
BIBLE PASSAGE
[Please read and meditate on the passage before (or after) reading the devotion.]
Children do this well – keeping watch for a parent to come home after some time. The parents' return is anticipated and celebrated, all because of the loving relationship between the parent and child. (The exception is when that parent makes such a habit of being away and shows no reciprocal yearning; their coming or going makes little difference!) Jesus wants his return (what we normally call “the second coming”) to be as anticipated. The only difference is that we will not know when. It will be a surprise, but a pleasing and welcome one. Unless we are prepared for him, it will come as a shock! Jesus actually encourages us to be prepared. In the first place, he lets us know that, as a disciple, he entrusts us with Kingdom responsibility involving other souls. And secondly, he gives us the wisdom (if we ask) to be able to see the signs of his coming that will, in turn, encourage us to be faithful. The question is: how prepared are you?
Prayer: Your Word says that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask in faith, and you will give it. I need your wisdom, Lord, to see the times and where our world is heading. I know this is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves or find fault with the world. It is to feel excited about your coming back, so that we will be with the One who loves us more than anyone in all creation. It is also to move us to fulfill our responsibilities as your disciples to a world of lost and neglected souls – to care for them and bring them into your Kingdom. I’m learning to watch for you, Lord Jesus; teach me to wait faithfully. Amen.
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[Please read and meditate on the passage before (or after) reading the devotion.]
Children do this well – keeping watch for a parent to come home after some time. The parents' return is anticipated and celebrated, all because of the loving relationship between the parent and child. (The exception is when that parent makes such a habit of being away and shows no reciprocal yearning; their coming or going makes little difference!) Jesus wants his return (what we normally call “the second coming”) to be as anticipated. The only difference is that we will not know when. It will be a surprise, but a pleasing and welcome one. Unless we are prepared for him, it will come as a shock! Jesus actually encourages us to be prepared. In the first place, he lets us know that, as a disciple, he entrusts us with Kingdom responsibility involving other souls. And secondly, he gives us the wisdom (if we ask) to be able to see the signs of his coming that will, in turn, encourage us to be faithful. The question is: how prepared are you?
Prayer: Your Word says that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask in faith, and you will give it. I need your wisdom, Lord, to see the times and where our world is heading. I know this is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves or find fault with the world. It is to feel excited about your coming back, so that we will be with the One who loves us more than anyone in all creation. It is also to move us to fulfill our responsibilities as your disciples to a world of lost and neglected souls – to care for them and bring them into your Kingdom. I’m learning to watch for you, Lord Jesus; teach me to wait faithfully. Amen.
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