Be equipped to Face!

Scripture: "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it; 22 for these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all that is written. 23 Alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! For great distress shall be upon the earth and wrath upon this people; 24 they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led captive among all nations; and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Luke 21:20-28

Reflection: Are we still living in the time of the prophecy of Jesus beginning with what the Romans did in 72 AD.? They ransacked Jerusalem and destroyed the temple and all that was Jerusalem.

Hence they were spoken to a people in order to warn them of the need to turn to God. Hence, more so for our generation, when and for whom and how it is going to be fulfilled is not important.  What is important is that there can be moments of disaster or calamity which could keep coming without warning.  In our generation it could happen all the more on account of the rebelliousness and Godlessness of men.

But blessed is the man who is equipped with a faith that is not afraid of any calamities or tragedies. His trust will be the Lord who is able to deliver his chosen ones, if not from the immediate, then from the eternal evil that one may face.

Every prophecy that is based on truth communicates Jesus as the Savior of mankind.

Prayer:  Eternal Father, Save me from the hour of darkness by helping me prepare my heart to meet you.

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