Pay Attention!

Today's Readings: OT - Genesis 46:28-47:12 / NT - Luke 18:18-43

"And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished." - Luke 18:31

Recently we have had a number of weather predictions that have failed to crystallize. During the last few years we have had various economic predictions that have fallen through. Along with these mistaken forecasts you might remember the "end of the world" prediction by a radio Bible teacher that led many people astray. Is there any foreseen event that is certain?

Jesus presented the Words of the prophets as precise events that would be fulfilled in His life. He specifically stated that "everything" about the Son of Man was to be accomplished. As we read the rest of the Gospel account we find His words to be true with exact detail. Biblical prophecies are foreseen events that are certain.

Is it to our benefit to learn and understand the prophetic Word my friend? Since "everything" about the Son of Man was fulfilled in His first coming, His second coming will be just as certain. As Peter says in 2 Peter 1:19, "And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention..." Yes, "pay attention", live in expectation and be ready.

Tomorrow's Readings: OT - Genesis 47:13-31 / NT - Luke 19:1-10