Read the Word:
Luke 21:34-38
Meditate on the Word:
Luke tells us of this teaching of Jesus immediately before discussing Judas Iscariot’s agreement to betray Him. Jesus is telling His followers, just before His death, to be watchful for His return. We must continue in that watchfulness today. Many take watchfulness to mean trying to figure out when this will happen. That is not our job. As my contemporaries would say in the service, “that’s above my pay grade.”
What does it mean, then, to be on our guard? Jesus gives some good examples of things to avoid: carousing, drunkenness, and worries of life. These are things that take our focus off Him. If we’re distracted by all that the world has to offer, or by all the worries of life, we will not be paying attention to Him. If we dull our minds with alcohol, drugs, or entertainment, we also will not be paying attention to Him. Realistically, what being on guard means is that we are prepared for His return whenever it may be.
Pray the Word:
Ask our Lord to reveal to you anything in life that is distracting you from Him. Repent.
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