Jesus's teaching in Mark 13 is sometimes called "The Little Apocoplype" and tells of what is to come. But Jesus's message to his disciples isn't necessarily about looking for signs of the end times - though that is partially what they asked about. Instead, it is a word of encouragement to sustain them, even with hard times ahead.
It is hard not to wonder about what tomorrow brings - that is simply part of being human. Along with the fear of the unknown. But Jesus promised us, in the Gospel of John, that he will never leave us nor forsake us. Even in the midst of all of that fear.
Part of the church's job is to figure out how to share the Good News of hope amidst all that is happening in the world today. Sometimes we can become so paralyzed by this task that we simply do not try at all - thinking we can just wait until the day of Jesus's return. But we are also given a mission right here and now to share that Good News for the sake of the world.
What do you find challenging about sharing the Gospel Message today?
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