Our paragraph topic is: (Christ warns them not to be led astray) Part 6.
So they are given line by line item by item of the things that will happen before the end will come. Christ points out all the things that will happen, in their time, so they will know what to expect when they hear of these things and they will not be alarmed as others. They will not panic. They will not show fear. They will be at peace.
He is preparing his disciples for the great movement of fear and anxiety that will take place by the evil that will come forth. He told them: "For these things must come to pass."
There must be wars and rumors or war. There must be anxieties and fears, and panic to move the people to do unspeakable things that they would not do ordinarily. For they will not think rationally when they are afraid and fearful. They will not think clearly when fear rules their thoughts. But as far as the disciples are concerned, they will have clear vision, clear understanding, clear knowledge of what is to come because Christ has given them the wisdom to know what is coming and what is to happen.
He has been with them in times of hardship and pain, in times of trouble and sorrow, in times of hunger and in times of impending death. Each time he has chastised them not to be afraid because he was with them and will be always. Even though he left them and returned to the Father, he sent his spirit to fill them with his presences to let them know that he is still with them. So even though certain events must come to pass the disciples were not afraid. They knew that he was with them and would protect them and keep them from harm.
And if it was true for them it is true for us today, his children. He would not leave us behind without his protection, without his guidance, and without his wisdom to help us along the way. He is the way, the truth, and the light that leads to life eternal. All we have to do is follow his lead, keep his light burning within us, and love each other as we love ourselves. We are all one family, all made in his image and likeness. Praise be to God
Read the sign of the times! Read the Highlighted New Testament Bible and lift the scales from your eyes that you may see, that you may know, that you may find the truth of who you are in Christ. Read it as though you would read a good book, from cover to cover, and see for yourself. Do not study it in parts reading one passage nd then skipping to another, but read it for understanding. Read it for knowledge. Read it for faith. Read it that your eyes may be opened, that your ears may hear, that your heart may be filled with the light of Christ . The Holy Spirit awaits you. Christ seeks to know you. Open the door and let him in.
