Readings
I - Rev. 18: 1-2, 21-23; 19: 1-3, 9
II - Lk. 21: 20-29
FEAR NOT, BE PREPARED
The Gospel passage is about two prophecies of Jesus: one, about the fall and destruction of Jerusalem; and two about the coming of the Son of man with power and glory, the second coming of Jesus. Many times Jerusalem had been destroyed and held captive and people had witnessed the fulfillment of the prophecy of Jesus. The second is yet to come. We need not be panicked or alarmed but hope in the redemption that comes with the second coming of Jesus.
Jesus says to straighten up and raise our heads high, in short to be ready to behold him as he comes. Only those who are prepared and ready can do this. Being prepared and ready to meet him can be possible only to those who walk in the Law of the Lord, love and trust him in all his ways. We may not know the time and place but Jesus would come as he has promised. Be prepared to behold him.
