Tag: heaven and earth will pass away
“Keep watch!”
Scripture reading for February 3rd: Matthew 24
Jesus was asked by the disciples: “Tell us, they said, “when will this happen and what will be the sign of Your coming and the end of the age?” Jesus answered them with a warning: “Watch out that no one deceives you.” (Matthew 24:3-4) He went on to tell them of the deception and persecution that would mark the times of these last days before He returned and the age ended. Their job would be to fulfill His command to reach all the world with the Gospel: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the wold world as a testimony to all nations and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:14)
Many church people today are focused on the signs that Jesus described and live in fear. There are wars and rumors of wars but Jesus told His followers not to be alarmed! (Matthew 24:6) This was normal birth pains before His coming! He told them of persecution and many falling away from the faith and betraying believers. There would also be many deceivers and false prophets who would cause the love of believers to grow cold. Jesus encouraged His followers to stand firm in the truth of the gospel and keep on preaching! In doing so, they would be saved and Christ’s coming would be hastened!
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matthew 24:35-36) We must stay close to the words of Jesus! A relationship with Him is essential to be ready for that day of His return! “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” (Matthew 24:42)
My Words will never pass away!
Scripture reading for October 26th: Luke 19-21
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. For it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you will be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:33-36
According to Scripture, there is nothing in this world that is permanent and lasting. Everything is in a temporary state. It is all decaying or passing away. Even our own bodies are decaying and changing. (2nd Corinthians 4:16a) We are born with a sentence of death because of sin. This world is groaning and in it’s present state will ultimately pass away.
I am encouraged as I read the Word of God that there is something permanent that I can hang on to! God’s Word is permanent and eternal. What God has written for us is ultimate truth and reality! We can be certain of it! We can build our lives on it! We can tell our children about it and pass it on to our friends!
Jesus warned His followers to be careful because of these eternal truths. Heaven and earth would pass away one day. There was a day of judgment that would come upon those living on the earth suddenly, like a trap catching an unsuspecting animal. (Luke 21:34) Jesus encouraged His followers to be watchful and in prayer because of these unchanging truths. There would be many who would be overcome with a reckless attitude. Some would be drunken and unable to rouse themselves. Others would be overcome with the fears and worries of life. They would not be prepared for that day and it would catch them unaware!
Those who are watching and praying, however, would be able to stand before the Son of Man. They would be trusting in His grace and be ready to meet Him. Let’s be certain today that we are really believing what Jesus taught. A day is coming when the heavens and earth will pass away! But His Word will never pass away! It will save us or bring judgment for not paying heed!
“My Words Will Never Pass way”
Scripture reading for October 28th: Luke 19-21
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. For it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you will be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:33-36
None of us like change, unless it is for the better! According to Scripture, there is nothing in this world that is permanent and lasting. Everything is in a temporary state. It is all decaying or passing away. Change is inevitable in our present world. Even our own bodies are decaying and changing. (2nd Corinthians 4:16a) We are born with a sentence of death because of sin in us and this world. This world is groaning and in it’s present state will ultimately pass away.
Now I am not in some kind of negative mood this morning that all I can think about is change and decay! No, I am encouraged as I read the Word of God that there is something permanent that I can hang on to! God’s Word is permanent and eternal. What God has written for us is ultimate truth and reality! We can be certain of it! We can build our lives on it! We can tell our children about it and pass it on to our friends!
Jesus warned His followers to be careful because of these eternal truths. Heaven and earth would pass away one day. There was a day of judgment like no other day when this would happen. It would come upon those living on the earth suddenly, like a trap catching an unsuspecting animal. (Luke 21:34) Jesus encouraged His followers to be watchful and in prayer because of these unchanging truths. There would be many who would be overcome with a reckless attitude. Some would be drunken and unable to rouse themselves. Others would be overcome with the fears and worries of life. They would not be prepared for that day and it would catch them unaware!
Those who are watching and praying, however, would be able to stand before the Son of Man. They would be trusting in His grace and be ready to meet Him. Let’s be certain today that we are really believing what Jesus taught. A day is coming when the heavens and earth will pass away! His Word will never pass away!