Day 49 - Mark 13:1-13

1 As Jesus was leaving the temple courts, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! And what tremendous stones were used to build all this!”

2 Jesus turned to them and said, “Take a good look at all these enormous buildings, for I’m telling you, there will not be one stone left upon another. It will all be leveled!”

3 Later, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the temple, his disciples, Peter, Jacob, John, and Andrew, came to him privately where he was sitting and said, 4 “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what supernatural sign should we expect to signal your coming and the completion of this age?”

5 Jesus answered, “At that time deception will run rampant. So beware that you’re not fooled! 6 For many will appear on the scene claiming my authority or saying about themselves, ‘I am God’s Anointed,’ and they will lead many astray. 7 You will hear rumors of wars nearby, with more rumors of wars to come. Make sure that you are not thrown into a panic or give in to your fears, for these things are destined to happen. Prepare for it, but still the end is not yet. 8 For nations will go to war against each other and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be terrible earthquakes in place after place—seismic events of epic proportion. And there will be famines and riots. This is how the first contractions and birth pains of the new age will begin.”

9 “Be on your guard! For they will repeatedly hand you over to the ruling councils, and you will be beaten in public gatherings. And you will stand trial before kings and high-ranking governmental leaders as an opportunity to testify to them on my behalf. 10 But prior to the end of the age, the hope of the gospel must first be preached to all nations.

11 “So when they put you under arrest and hand you over for trial, don’t even give one thought about what you will say. Simply speak what the Holy Spirit gives you at that very moment. And realize that it won’t be you speaking but the Holy Spirit repeatedly speaking through you. 12 Brothers will betray each other unto death—even a father his child. Children will rise up to take a stand against their parents and have them put to death. 13 Expect to be hated by all because of your allegiance to the cause that bears my name. But determine to be faithful to the end and you will be saved.”



Tori's Comments:
"make sure that you are not thrown into a panic or give in to your fears, for these things are destined to happen." I've heard people speak about the end of the world whilst totalling freaking out many times... even Christians! But he tells us not to fear because the fear shows a lack of faith. Stand on the word of God and on truth, and let nothing sway you. It's pretty evident that the world can be fully of terrible, terrible things, and it will only get worse form here. Christians should be a light in a dark world. When the God of all Creation is leading us into a battle he's already won against the darkness, what do we have to be afraid of? Our peace will be a witness to those in the world who crave it in a flip-flopping world.


Terrie's Comments:
Nothing that I have to say on my own is even worthy to utter.  I would rather speak the words that the Holy Spirit would like to speak through me.  They are powerful and have the power to change lives forever!  My words are just words.





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