SCRIPTURE: Luke 21:29-33
I always enjoy seeing the leaves budding on the trees.
A sure sign that spring has come, and summer is on the way.
(In Canada, spring and summer is what I look forward too).
Jesus describes this anticipation, announced by the budding fig tree.
When we see trouble in the world, when we see nations in anguish and perplexity, we know God’s kingdom is moving closer.
God has restored Adam (Jesus) to the throne!
God is restoring justice and mercy and peace and love!
God is unraveling the power of Satan, sin, death and hell!
God is at work in the world through Jesus and His followers to set things right!
The creation itself knows it, and groans in anticipation (Romans 8:19-22).
Satan and the powers of darkness squirm and fight with fury, because they know their time is short (Revelation 12:12).
And the servants of God persevere in hope, also eagerly anticipating the kingdom summer that follows kingdom spring!
So as we see the turmoil of the nations, as we experience the groaning of life in this messed up world…
“Stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 21:28)
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, Satan wants us to see global turmoil and give up in despair. You are telling us these are the signs of Your kingdom coming, to look up in hope! I choose to listen to you rather than Satan!
It is comforting to have hope in the midst of the chaos!
Observation/Application
Read the sign of the times. We can see the seasons changing. We can see the turmoil, brokenness in the world. All is within His timeline. All is within His kingdom. Can you see this? These happenings will occur. But in all the changes, His Word never changes. His Word remains truthful, secure. His kingdom will come! He has promised and I am standing on His promises.
Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring,
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.