Sunday, December 02, 2018

How to Escape the Apocalypse

This Sunday's Gospel reading is from Luke 21:25-36,
‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’Then he told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.‘Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.’
That last sentence drew my attention,
 "...to have the strength to escape all these things... and to stand before the Son of Man."
 If Jesus was talking about a global apocalypse, then I would not expect there to be any chance of a physical escape. The only escape from that kind of event is to pray that Jesus will carry you away.

Whatever the case, the apocalypse will demand great strength, prayer, and an almighty Savior.

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