Luke 21:29-38

JESUS TEACHES HOW TO BE READY

Keywords 21:33

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

 

1. Learning from fig trees (29-33)

 Many of the signs of Jesus’ coming happen in every generation, just as the trees

bloom every spring. This is because every generation must get ready to meet

Jesus. We may not be able to predict the date of Jesus’ coming, but we can take

changes in this world as reminders that the Kingdom of God is near. In a world

where everything seems to be changing, we can root our lives in Jesus’ word.

 

2. Don’t get weighed down (34-38)

 If we let ourselves become too absorbed with the worries, business, and

pleasures of this world, we will not be ready for Jesus’ coming. These things

weigh down our hearts like spiritual concrete. Jesus told us to adopt an attitude

of spiritual watchfulness and prayerfulness. Then we will be able to stand before

Jesus without shame. Jesus spent his last week on earth teaching the word of

God in the daytime and praying at night.

 

Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you for giving us your words as the foundation of life in

a changeable world. Please teach me watchfulness.

One Word Be watchful, not weighed down