In this entire chapter, Jesus teaches about the future. When reading this chapter, consider it a prophecy. We have all heard of the Anti-Christ, false prophets, etc. In verses three through five, Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives when His disciples came to Him asking about the signs of His return and the end of the world. Jesus told them to not be deceived for many people will come claiming to be the Messiah. In verses six through 12, signs are detailed. But there is hope in verses 13 and 22. Verse 13 (NLT) reads, “But the one who endures to the end will be saved”. Friend, ENDURE! Do not give up and do not give in! Verse 22 (NLT) reads “In fact, unless that time of calamity is shortened, not a single person will survive. But it will be shortened FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHOSEN ONES. Friend, MAKE SURE YOU ARE A PART OF THE REMNANT…God’s chosen ones. For even during the times of calamity, He will be looking after those that are His. As followers of Christ, we have no worries when it comes to the end times if we remain in God.
In verse 24, Jesus told the disciples false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even God’s chosen ones. Even God’s chosen ones? YES! We must remain ready and vigilant while keeping watch over our temples as mentioned in verses 42 through 44 so that we will not be deceived.
Verses 27 through 41 continue to describe the end of times and Jesus’ coming. In verses 45 through 47, Jesus describes a faithful, sensible servant as one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. When the master returns and finds the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward; the master will put the servant in charge of all he owns. This is encouragement for us; we must steward whatever God gives you well. We have to prove that we have the capacity and ability to manage what He gives us well before He promotes us over more. Learn to steward all things well!
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