“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. Matthew 24:32
We drive by the wheat fields before Independence Day in these parts, see the golden brown stalks and we know that the harvest is near. We have many indicators that we have learned throughout our lifetime that teach us when something is near. Our Lord Jesus gave us signs to look for near the end that we may know that event is at the doorstep and about to come in. Matthew 24 is known as the Olivet Discourse from our Lord, and in this chapter we can learn what to watch out for; the signs to see when they occur.
In verse 12, we see that lawlessness will abound in the time when we are to become especially alert for the return of our Lord. Love grows cold through constant exposure to this lawlessness, and what may we see told repeatedly in our news each day? You have seen it! Lawlessness in our land and throughout the world is fed to us daily in our news. Therefore, look up, for our redemption draws near!
In Christ the Lord, Bucky
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