April 1, 2010
Luke 21
Pastor Paul Glenn
Maybe you read this chapter, then saw my picture and thought, “He is going to talk about the Widow’s Mite.” Wrong! I was much more captivated by the rest of the chapter.
Can’t you just see our current world as you read it?
- “…earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places…they will lay hands on you and persecute you.” (verses 11-12)
- “Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming…” (verse 26)
I know many people that are concerned by the topic of “End Times.” I know others that are even consumed by it. Am I concerned by the end-time signs being played out on the world’s stage? Not at all. In fact, my lack of concern may actually perturb a few people.
I think that the voice of the early church is only equaled in importance by the voice of the church at the end of the ages. Jesus gives us instructions in verses 14-15, “But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.” In fact, Jesus also gives us a proper perspective on the matter in verse 28, “When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” He does not permit us to sit and worry or obsess.
God has entrusted you and me with the Gospel in these last days. I don’t think that is a coincidence. He trusts us. What a privilege and responsibility! Let’s speak hope to those who need to hear it.
Did you know? One of Pastor Paul’s joys takes place 2-3 days each week, when he rides his motorcycle to work at Grace Covenant.
