Luke 21 -- What's Coming And What To Do

Jesus knew the hearts of those He saw giving at the Temple.  The widow gave all she had – that’s sacrificial giving.  I loved what my commentary added:  “When it comes to our giving, God sees more than the portion; He also sees the proportion.  Men see what is given, but God sees what is left, and by that He measures the gift and the condition of our hearts.”

Jesus talked about the future with Peter, James, and John.  While we can’t know with certainty when He will return, I loved some things I read:

“Satan is a counterfeiter who for centuries has led people astray by deceiving their minds and blinding their hearts… ‘Be not deceived!’ is our Lord’s admonition, and we must take it to heart … Our Lord’s admonition to the people is, “Don’t be terrified!’  These things must come to pass; there is nothing anyone can do to prevent them … Times of suffering provide opportunities for witness … But we must not despair, for God is in control.  Not a hair on our head can perish apart from God’s sovereign will … His first admonition as ‘Know!’ and His second was ‘Watch!’  ‘Watch!’ does not mean to stand around looking for signs.  It means, ‘Be awake!  Be alert!  Don’t get caught unprepared!’ … We must watch and pray and resist the temptations around us, for we want to be ready when our Lord returns.”

Father, I choose not to worry about this, but to watch and be ready.  I trust Your promises and I know that in Your sovereign will, I will be seated with You and Your Son in glory.  Whatever happens between now and then is safely in Your hands.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford