Luke 21 is a sobering chapter in the Bible. Jesus foretells of immense chaos and trauma that would come on the earth. He talks of international conflict - war after war would wrack the earth. But not only that, there would be multiple cataclysmic natural disasters. The whole universe would be shaken.
Wow! Sounds kind of familiar.
Besides that, Jesus warns of persecution that would come to his followers. What a way to advertise for people to choose to follow him. His followers would be captured, tortured and killed. They would even be handed over by those closest to them.
Was Jesus trying to frighten us?
No. Actually, Jesus calmly declares that this will provide opportunity for us to tell our story. Not to worry about preparing for what we will say - He will give us the words. But what an opportunity to speak for him.
And then Jesus said, "stand firm and you will win life." Life that really matters. Life that goes on - like, forever!
Lord, may I stand strong and face the day no matter what it will bring. Compared to what Jesus said, "we ain't seen nothin' yet."
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