“But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 “the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 “And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven. 28 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near–at the doors! 30 “Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 31 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

– Mark 13:24-31 (NKJV)

Don’t miss the forest for the trees on this passage. Some pretty huge things, cataclysmic events even are unfolding here. The Sun, the moon, the stars will fall… but the important part is that Jesus saves his own! He hasn’t abandoned his elect (to use the term in this passage). He is faithful. He has come back for you!

Though the sky falls, though the sun fails to shine, though the stars disappear, all is not lost, for Jesus remains and he is coming for you! Are you ready? Don’t be so grounded in this moment that you forget we were made for eternity.

There are things that will let you down in this life, but Jesus isn’t one of them. He will send his angels for you. His word rings true when everything else has fallen away. There will be a generation who sees it all come to pass from beginning to end in their lifetime. It might happen today. Don’t lose heart. Don’t be discouraged. Be ready. Be prepared. Be bold in your witness. When the days get dark, he has not forgotten you.

Father, We love you and want to grow in knowledge of you and your word. We are encouraged by your word. Though everything else falls away, your word remains. We place our trust in you. You didn’t tell us that you were a way, or a truth, or know about life. You are the way, the truth, and the life and so we are all in on you. We trust you with all that we are so that we might be prepared and ready for that day. Even now we pray, “your kingdom come.” Give us discernment as we apply your word to our lives. In Jesus Name, Amen.