DISCERNING THE TIMES!

 

Monday, August 12, 2024

 

DISCERNING THE TIMES!

   

Matt 16:1-3

16 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

 

          There is an old poem that says: “Red sun at night – sailor’s delight. Red sun at morning – sailors take warning!” It is basically what Jesus said in response to the Jews’ request for a sign from heaven.

 

          Here in North Texas, we are approaching the days of two seasons. Soon ranchers and all but the newcomers to our state will be carrying a jacket in their pickup truck. The jacket is for the cool mornings driving to work or feeding cattle. In the late afternoon the jacket is discarded because summer is clinging to life. It is an unconscious way of life here.

 

          But what are the spiritual signs and seasons that we might observe? Jesus only warned us that the last days would be like the days just before the flood when Noah and sons were busy building the ark. (Matthew 24:37) People would be busy satisfying themselves. There would be a general disregard for things that are holy or even wholesome. Well, it is now much worse than that! It’s morning and the sky is red!

 

 “Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.” Matt 24:42

 

Dear Lord, we can sense that things are winding down here on earth. Help us to be both observant and prepared for your return. AMEN