But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly.
Luke 21:34
When His disciples asked Him about the fall of Jerusalem and the end of time Jesus answered with some specifics for them to watch for so they could escape the ruin of their capitol city. But for the end time he told them to pay attention to their own person. His disciples were not to get trapped by the pleasures or responsibilities of life so that Day would find them unprepared to receive Him. They weren’t supposed to be caught in a compromising situation when He returned.
We are His disciples too. It is easy for us to be focused on the diversions and duties this world has for us. We can be drawn away by the false promises of satisfaction that both claim to provide. We need to follow Jesus’ recommendation to pay attention to ourselves so that our hearts are not burdened with this world and that we are prepared for Him to return to us for the grand home-going He has planned for us.
Keep me focused on my condition before You, Lord. Let my evaluation of my life be based on how ready I am for that Day.
Looking Up,
Pastor Jason
We are His disciples too. It is easy for us to be focused on the diversions and duties this world has for us. We can be drawn away by the false promises of satisfaction that both claim to provide. We need to follow Jesus’ recommendation to pay attention to ourselves so that our hearts are not burdened with this world and that we are prepared for Him to return to us for the grand home-going He has planned for us.
Keep me focused on my condition before You, Lord. Let my evaluation of my life be based on how ready I am for that Day.
Looking Up,
Pastor Jason
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