As Jesus taught listeners in Jerusalem about the end times, He described fearful events happening that would signal the conclusion of life on this planet as we know it.  His advice: ask God to exempt us from these calamities, and stand firm in our faith to the end. He gave comfort to them that they should simply look up (to the the all powerful Messiah) when these things happen … that their Redeemer was coming for them.

His Words bring comfort to us who know Him.

PRAYER: Lord, cause us and those we love to be exempted from the sufferings and challenges to come … keep us as the apple of Your eye. We trust You.

READING: Luke 19-21