For the longest time I ran in disobedience. I walked in the way of sinners. I took on worldly wisdom, mixed it with Biblical truth and created a nasty, self-serving dish that brought the greatest malnutrition to my life, though I thought I was full. I was full; pride, ego, self-righteousness and a whole buffet of things. I was moved by the fullness of this text and the reality that He will return, causing in me a desire to be alert. This makes me want to prepare my heart and arrange my life to honor Him.

This chapter says a lot about Christ’s return, about signs in the heavens and on the earth. This can be unsettling sometimes. Jesus explains that when we are persecuted, He will give us wisdom in our defense that will refute our opponents! Many may leave our side, being betrayed by those we love, but He will be faithful and is faithful to keep us. So He implores us to be on guard! Do not be trapped by the worries of this world, by drunkenness, by the foolish things that distract and instead keep alert, praying and staying aware of the days ahead. Heaven and earth may pass away, but His reminder stands that His words will never pass away. So as I may suggest, get into the Word, stay in the Word and be changed by the Word!  Amen