Verse of the Day
04-28-2024 Pacific Time (PT)
32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
34 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:
36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.
37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
Mark 13 32:37 (King James Version)
Analysis
Unknown Timing: Jesus emphasizes that no one, not even the angels in heaven, knows the exact day and hour of his return—only the Father knows.
Exhortation to Watch and Pray: Given the uncertainty, Jesus instructs his followers to be vigilant, watchful, and prayerful. This is a call to spiritual alertness and readiness.
Parable of the Servants: Jesus compares the situation to a man going on a journey. He gives authority to his servants, assigns tasks to each, and instructs the porter (gatekeeper) to watch. This parable conveys the responsibility of believers to faithfully carry out their assigned tasks while awaiting the return of the Master.
Watchfulness at All Times: Jesus underscores the importance of constant vigilance, as his return could happen at any time—whether in the evening, at midnight, at the cockcrow, or in the morning.
Warning Against Spiritual Lethargy: The mention of the Master finding them sleeping is a metaphor for spiritual lethargy or neglect. Believers are urged to remain spiritually awake and active.
Universal Message: The closing statement "And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch" emphasizes that this message of watchfulness applies to all believers, transcending time and generations.
Overall, this passage serves as a reminder of the uncertainty of the timing of Christ's return and the importance of spiritual preparedness and watchfulness in the meantime.
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