MARK 13:34. “For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left His house, and gave authority to His servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.” THE FUTURE. THE SHADOWS Thrown down – violent destruction! Deceivers – they will not be satisfied with grace! Wars and rumors of wars – we see them already like dark clouds! National and international turmoil – it is happening in many parts of the world! Earthquakes, famines and troubles – natural disasters are taking a high toll!
THE BEGINNING The shadows darken – reality begins to set in! Justice gives way to hatred – believers are abused and killed! The saints flee – hidden in order to be saved!
THE DESCENT INTO DARKNESS The Abomination of desolation – the embodiment of evil! Desecration of the holy things – a clenched fist against God! Fleeing people – heading for the hills to hide! People dying violently – humanity is in danger of extermination! Darkness in nature – the light goes out everywhere!
THE COMING LIGHT In the darkness of ungodliness – evidence of supreme power! The Son of Man coming – He is not dead; He is not asleep! Great power and glory – earth hadn’t seen anything like it! A nation comes together – travelers moving home after thousands of years! The Drawing Power – David’s Greater Son!
THE WARNING What day and hour – We don’t know: be ready! What to look for – Don’t waste your time: be ready! What should we do – Keep working: be ready! Watch for Him – He has promised: be ready!
“I know it is all going to happen, O Mighty God: yet in spite of all the shadows, I am content. My eyes are open and I am watching the events and know the signs can be seen, and yet I am content. Thanks for making the future known clear enough that I can live assured. In Him, Amen.”