Mark 13 The End Times

Much is said about the end times but little is said about what will transpire for believers.Thus, this chapter reveals the words of Jesus to help us prepare should we fall into these circumstances. Jesus is telling us to not be overly concerned but trust. Heibert writes: “History bears ample witness to the fact that Christians on trial for their faith have been amazed themselves at the aptness of the answers that flashed into their minds at the opportune moment.” 

And that is one reason we can stand firm as Paul reminds us to do. God is a promise keeper and He will not fail us if and when the time comes. As He has been with those who in the past have been accosted by the enemy, we can trust He will be with us. The book of Nehemiah shows us what true courage is with a sense of humor as he faced those who would like to undermine the work of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. When those who sought to destroy the work, Nehemiah had the perfect response: “I am engaged in an important work, and I am unable to come down. Why should the work come to a halt when I leave it to come down to you?” Nehemiah was a man of prayer. Are we wringing our hands or are we prepared with responses such as this to those who oppose God’s work?