HIS KINGDOM IS NEAR

“As Jesus looked up, He saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. ‘Truly I tell you,’ He said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’” [1]

Jesus noticed the rich. Jesus noticed the poor. He commended the poor widow for valuing God above her own life.

“Some of His disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, ‘As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.’” [2]

The beautiful sturdy things of this world are destined for dust. Jesus preferred to speak of faith. That our faith in God would stand and not be ruined. He warned...

“Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.” [3]

There are “Jesus” counterfeits. False images or teachings about Jesus that will not stand in the last day. Jesus warned, “Watch out! Don’t be deceived! Don’t follow them!” He added...

“People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time, they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. ...Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.” [4]

Some are looking at the terrors. Jesus recommends that we stay focused on His return. Value the eternity that Jesus Christ bought for us on the cross. He says to STAND UP! LIFT UP! Your REDEMPTION is near!

When Jesus returns, we who are waiting for Him will learn our true worth to God. Not in earthly things that crumble but in the eternal presence of God! His abiding presence! God is coming for us who profess and worship Jesus Christ! Know, yes, KNOW, when you see these things happening, HIS KINGDOM IS NEAR!

[1] Luke 21:1-4
[2] Luke 21:5-6
[3] Luke 21:8
[4] Luke 21:26-31