As these words stare starkly at me, they seem anything but words of comfort. Yet war, rumors of war, famine, and pestilence seem ever present. Not surprisingly, we frequently hear people say that the events of our time signify that the end is coming.
Mostly, we attach Jesus’ warning to a specific unknown future date that will mark the end of time, the time of Jesus’ second coming.
Perhaps Jesus wanted to keep us on our toes, knowing that signs of the end will always be around us, and that we should live each day as if it were the end of time, because it might be.
Human life is fragile and human time, finite. Signs and endings are, in fact, all around us. I believe that Jesus wants us to be prepared for the journey. The signs remind us that our baptismal calling sends us into a world that needs good news. Jesus has called us to bear that good news in word and deed. No matter what happens. An ending may be near, but in the risen Christ, we are assured of a new beginning.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, throughout the rest of my days I will see many things that scare and sadden me. Help me to lift up my head in hope; for you do have the last word. Amen
Keith Dey
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