Mark 13:1-31
Signs of the End of the Age


Popular books have been written in our day that tell stories of what the end times might be like. It certainly seems that the end may be near, when we hear horrible stories of war and terrorism around the globe.

Jesus tells his disciples--and us as well--not to be deceived and to be on our guard for false teachers who claim to be Christ at the end. He speaks of days of distress, of the sun being darkened and the moon not giving light (v. 24, also found in Isaiah 13:10, 34:4, and quoted by Peter in Acts 2:20).

The end times will be terrible, especially for those who have not found hope in Jesus Christ. But there is still time to find hope in him and seek his face. Even when heaven and earth pass away, Jesus words will never pass away. (verse 31). That is a comfort to me--his Word and his Holy Spirit are always with those who put their trust in him.


- posted by Suzi @ 6:36 AM