Day5
Mark 13:7-13
“You will hear rumors of wars nearby, with more rumors of wars to come. Make sure that you are not thrown into a panic or give in to your fears, for these things are destined to happen. Prepare for it, but still the end is not yet. For nations will go to war against each other and kingdoms will clash with kingdoms. And there will be terrible earthquakes in place after place—seismic events of epic proportion. And there will be famines and riots. This is how the first contractions and birth pains of the new age will begin.” “Be on your guard! For they will hand you over to the ruling councils, and you will be beaten in public gatherings. And you will stand trial before kings and high-ranking governmental leaders as an opportunity to testify to them on my behalf. But prior to the end of the age, the hope of the gospel must first be preached to all nations. “So when they put you under arrest and hand you over for trial, don’t even give one thought about what you will say. Simply speak what the Holy Spirit gives you at that very moment. And realize that it won’t be you speaking but the Holy Spirit speaking through you. Brothers will betray each other unto death—even a father his child. Children will rise up to take a stand against their parents and have them put to death. Expect to be hated by all because of your allegiance to my name. But determine to be faithful to the end and you will be saved.””
Mark 13:7-13 TPT
Cross references
Second Chronicles 15:6; Isaiah 19:2; Matthew 10:17–18; Matthew 24:14; Romans 10:18; Matthew 10:19–21; Luke 12:11–12; Matthew 10:21; Luke 12:52–53; Daniel 12:12; Matthew 10:22
No worries, no fear, but Pay ATTENTION!
13:7 As translated from the Aramaic.
13:8 Or “ethnic groups.” Although implied in the Greek, the Aramaic text is explicit: “Peoples will rise over peoples and kingdoms over kingdoms.”
13:8 The word riots (rebellious uprisings) is found only in the Aramaic manuscripts. See also 2 Chron. 15:6 and Isa. 19:2.
This translation really puts it in perspective to the times we are now living in.
We have been given the privilege of living in the last of the last days.
What an honor that God trusted us to be here right now.
Realizing this is very humbling!
What are you doing with this great honor?
Are you fearful?
Jesus said do not be afraid for I am with you even to the end of the world. Matthew 28:20
Are you worrying?
Cast all your cares on Him because He loves you. 1 Peter 5:7
Pay attention! Not to the news, but to God.
My child, pay attention to my words, listen closely to my sayings, do not let them leave your sight. Keep them in the center of your heart. Proverbs 4:20-21
Even when your family and friends don’t understand, follow God. Your very own brother or sister may hand you over to the authorities. Your own children may betray you.
Jesus said, "The world will hate you because it hates me.” Mark 13:13.
He who doesn’t give up and remains in the faith until the end will be “rescued”, Or “preserved” or “delivered” or “made whole” Greek word is sozo.
Pay Attention.
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