Scripture to Read: Luke 21:34–38
Jesus then gave some final warnings. First, Jesus warns us not to let our hearts grow bored with Him or His Word. Jesus said to stay away from carousing and drunkenness and not to allow the worries of this life to distract us from what’s most important. The sad news is that the church is full of apathy and disinterest, and people no longer pursue intimacy with Christ and His Word with passion. Another sad truth is that Christ’s day will catch many people completely unaware, because the cares of this life have blinded them to God’s Truth. Jesus saw down through the ages and knew what 2026 would look like. His warning to stay alert at all times could not be more appropriate for today. Jesus also strongly encouraged us to pray so that we might be strong enough to escape the coming horrors and to be able to stand before Him, as the Son of Man. Only through a completely surrendered life to Christ can anyone stand before Him, not on our own strength, but on the strength He provides through His Holy Spirit who dwells in us. It’s also so cool that Jesus spent every day in the Temple, teaching everyone who would listen. Then, He’d depart at night to spend the night at the Mount of Olives. But every day, crowds gathered at the Temple, ready to hear Jesus and what He had to say. We must meet with Jesus every day with His Word before us to hear what He has to say and walk in obedience to it.
Challenge & Application
What do you see in the church today, and how have you seen people become dulled to God and His Truth?
How do you make sure you meet with Jesus daily to hear from Him and walk with Him more intimately?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!