Signs of the Times: Preparing for the Future
11.22.24
In Mark 13:1-8, Jesus warns his disciples about the destruction of the temple and the signs of upheaval—wars, disasters, and unrest. His words are not meant to instill fear but to remind us to remain faithful and alert as God brings about something new.
This passage comes on the heels of the widow’s offering, where Jesus criticized a system that exploited the poor while enriching the powerful. His warning about the temple’s fall reflects his anger at injustices that fail to reflect God’s kingdom—a place where everyone is cared for and no one is left behind.
Today, we also live in uncertain times, filled with fear, division, and inequality. Yet, the signs we see—though painful—are like birth pains, pointing to the hope of new life. Jesus assures us that God has not abandoned the world. Instead, God is actively at work, transforming creation and inviting us to be part of that transformation.
As followers of Christ, we are called to trust in God’s promise and to prepare for the future by living faithfully in the present. May we work toward a world that mirrors God’s justice, love, and peace, knowing that God’s Spirit is always with us.
Let’s hold onto the hope of God’s kingdom breaking into our reality and trust in the new life that God is bringing forth.
In Christ! Shalom, Salaam, Paz, Pax, Peace, Melino!
Pastor Sela
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