December 3: Mark 13:32-37
Key Verse: Mark 13:36
If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.
Devotion:
Have you ever been baby sitting for someone and not knowing when they are coming home? You tend to be on your very best behaviour all the time to make sure if they come home early you will be ready! This is the idea Jesus was trying to get over for the disciples; to make sure they were always going to be ready for when Jesus will return.
I like the way Jesus made sure they knew He did not know the time when He would return because it was entirely dependant on the Father. Jesus was walking into a nightmare where He would be taking on the sins of the world and having to be separated from His Father for a time while He took on the sins of the whole world.
Jesus sees how we have the face the world and knows what it is like. He has been through it all, the only difference being He was able to avoid sin for the whole time right up until the moment He had to take the sin of the world on His shoulders. He was our perfect sacrifice to ensure we would be able to spend eternity with Him and His Father in Heaven.
Jesus did not know when He would return because the Father had kept that from Him to ensure He was totally prepared as a perfect sacrifice for us. As we move into December and start thinking of all the worldly celebrations and family gatherings we will have, spare time this year to think about what Jesus had to do for His short life on earth just because He loves us so much!
Points to Ponder:
Do you know when you will die?
Are you ready right now in case?