Mark 13 - Take Heed

 

Mark 13– Take Heed

 

The Olivet Discourse was written with gentile readers in mind. If we are to be ready and faithful in these last days, we must heed the admonitions of Jesus.

 

Political and geological disruption will give false prophets and false Christ’s great opportunity to deceive people. Persecution against God’s people will either strengthen or weaken us. Many individuals will claim to be the Promised One or Savior, all of them will be frauds, but they will deceive many.

 

The Word of God is the only dependable light in this dark world (2 Pet. 1:19). Jesus has told us beforehand what to expect and what to avoid, and we must heed His words. His Word is dependable and durable, so trust it.

 

During the tribulations period, various signs will signal Christ’s return to earth; but believers today are looking for the Savior and not for signs. “Keep alert and keep praying!” is His admonition. “Do the work I have given you to do.” You want to be found faithful when He comes, and He could come today. Jesus admonished His followers to endure to the end, amid all the persecution, knowing that because He would ultimately triumph, they will too, if only they don’t give up.

 

Just as Summer arrives in Israel soon after the fig tree starts to blossom, so Jesus will return at the very end of the Great tribulation, In power and glory to set up His kingdom, His 1,000 year reign on earth. The Lord did not say these things to prompt speculation on when He might return, The Christian’s responsibility is to remain watchful, pure, and ready (I Thess. 5:6; 2 Pet. 1:10,11).

 

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