Scripture & A Snapshot {Week 35}

When all the end-time fanatics and "christians" who interpret the Bible to fulfill their own interests start preaching of Jesus' return on such-and-such a date, I can look to this verse and say with absolute certainty that they do not speak for God.

However, as wrong as I think these people to be, all their hype does bring to light a very important question: Am I ready for Christ's return?

Mark 13:33 goes on to say:
"And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!"

I don't know about you, but most days I'm more likely to be caught resting on my laurels than doing His work.

In verses 34 through 37 Jesus tells us:
“The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. You, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know when the master of the household will return—in the evening, at midnight, before dawn, or at daybreak. Don’t let him find you sleeping when he arrives without warning. I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for him!”

Now, this isn't to mean that we are never to rest our bodies!
Rather, we should not let our faith and trust in Christ be put to sleep. We should constantly be producing fruits for His good.

Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22-23:
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!


 ...and there is no excuse for us to not produce them!


Our church is currently doing a series on Living the Fruits of the Spirit. If you'd like to watch any of them, you can go HERE.

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