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MATTHEW 24
32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Some might find this of interest ... comforting ...
Jesus says here that no one knows the DAY or HOUR ... but He does say we can know the SEASON.
NO:
hour
day
MAYBE:
week
month
SURELY:
season
What is interesting is that He brings Noah into the picture here ... God gave Noah a heads up 7 days prior to the flood.
I have always taken comfort in the idea that if we are being watchful throughout the season ... He will give us also a weeks notice prior to His coming.
This is but one reason why I feel it is so important to have a close relationship with God ... if we are accustomed to dialogue with Him ... not only speaking, but listening for His answers and hearing them ... then we will hear such warnings. Not just at His return but in all ways.
A good question to ask yourself is ... when I ask God a question ... do I "hear" His answer ... we really should.
32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Some might find this of interest ... comforting ...
Jesus says here that no one knows the DAY or HOUR ... but He does say we can know the SEASON.
NO:
hour
day
MAYBE:
week
month
SURELY:
season
What is interesting is that He brings Noah into the picture here ... God gave Noah a heads up 7 days prior to the flood.
I have always taken comfort in the idea that if we are being watchful throughout the season ... He will give us also a weeks notice prior to His coming.
This is but one reason why I feel it is so important to have a close relationship with God ... if we are accustomed to dialogue with Him ... not only speaking, but listening for His answers and hearing them ... then we will hear such warnings. Not just at His return but in all ways.
A good question to ask yourself is ... when I ask God a question ... do I "hear" His answer ... we really should.