A Word of Warning

Scripture – Mark 13:20-27: ²⁰If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. ²¹At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. ²²For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect—if that were possible. ²³So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time. ²⁴“But in those days, following that distress, “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; ²⁵the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ ²⁶“At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. ²⁷And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.

Reflection: “So be on your guard.” I find that to be a warning that’s very specific to this current age. Spiritually, there are so many temptations around – so many opportunities to get off track and worship the false gods and idols of our culture.

In this area there are a couple roads where, as I go around a bend, one lane becomes two. It doesn’t usually matter which lane I end up in as I’m driving. Usually, I don’t even think about it. Without any conscious decision I end up in one lane or the other.

Spiritually, those kinds of choices pop up often during the day. If I’m not paying attention…..?

I’ll make conscious decisions today to follow Christ. I will keep my guard up, ready for the evil one’s tricks.

Lord, thank you for your protection. You are the strongest. Keep my mind open and alert. Show me clearly the direction you have for me this day. Thanks again for your word of warning.