Throughout time, hundreds of writers have written their theories about the end of the world. There's a famous book series called "Left Behind" (I haven't read it) and there have been countless movies like "Armageddon", too (I've definitely seen that one--Ben Affleck is in it!).
While Jesus was on the planet, people asked Him about the end of the world. While it's definitely interesting, as I read His words in this passage, I thought about how some of them apply in other situations. Because although the planet remains intact, sometimes I feel like it's the end of my world as I knew it (and I bet you probably do, too).
I don't know about you, but the past year has been a year of major ups and downs for me. I have faced things I never expected to face and now find myself in a place I never expected to be. I don't know yet if it's good or bad. I just know that it feels like my world has been turned in every direction possible.
I was talking to someone today about how life in your 20s is bizarre. On one hand, it feels like there's so much ahead of you--so many directions you can go and so many opportunities you can take. But on the flip side, it's daunting. Over the next five years or so, I'll probably make some of the biggest decisions of my entire life. Wow.
That said, as I read today's passage, Jesus' words definitely seemed fitting for situations when it feels like the end of my world. So take a look and see what you think:
...Every detail
of your body and soul—
even the hairs of your head!
—is in my care...
of your body and soul—
even the hairs of your head!
—is in my care...
...Sky and earth will wear out;
my words won't wear out.
my words won't wear out.
...Pray constantly
that you will have
the strength and wits
to make it through everything
that's coming and end up on your feet.
Tomorrow: Luke 23-24
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