The One We Can Always Count On

Scripture – Luke 21:21-24: 21Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. 22For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written. 23How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people. 24They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Reflection: We’re in the midst of a difficult passage. Jesus is looking ahead. As I read it today I hear Him talking about His return and the end of time as we know it. At the same time, history shows that the original readers of Luke saw some of this happening. The call to remain faithful, even at the cost of life, was very pertinent to them.

I know that message continues to be true today. It just doesn’t seem as urgent. I’ve got to be careful not to let my guard down. I’ll remember these are times of great distress. These are days when people are learning all they thought they could count on is not stable. These are days to look to Christ as the one who is always in control. He will carry us through whatever this day brings.