“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.” Mark 13:32-33
April 27, 2026
We do not know the time of the appointed events of the Day of the Lord and the Second Coming of Christ. It is not for us to “know the times or the seasons” (Acts. 1:7). Watchfulness means that there are dangers which lurk in the shadows of our earthly pilgrimage. There is the danger of becoming intoxicated with the spirit of the age. We need to eat, drink, and sleep truth in order to see things as they really are. God-honoring decisions and ordering our priorities don’t come about by emotional magic. If you are an ardent student of the Bible and obey Christ’s commands, the values of this world won’t seduce you. There is the danger of becoming complacent and careless in the seasons of life. In your youth you can live as if there is no tomorrow. In the winter of life, retirement, trips to the doctor, the funerals of long-time friends, and before you know it you attend your own funeral. Where will you be one-minute after you die? “Lord, give me the grace to stay alert to the deceptions that pull me away from loving you.”
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Reflections:
In what ways do I see myself as an influencer for God?