If you think about it, a good deal of our life is spent in preparation. What we find in our text is Jesus addressing His coming again. If you will note the following verses, He speaks on preparation. Let us concern ourselves with the Second Coming, the coming judgment, and the preparation for these events.
We are all familiar with light. Lights illuminate so things can be seen. Lights brighten the way. Light shines, allowing discernment. Lights manifest the difference between good and evil.
The Bible describes the truth about salvation. Have you heard such truth? Do you believe such truth? Are you a genuine Christian? If not, perhaps you will hear the truth today and be saved.
Our text describes the dangers of using circumstances to determine God's will. Conditions might give direction to our decision-making, but then again, they might not. Seek God's will.
All of us know that life is a difficult path. Our days are filled with toil and trouble. Life is hard. It is my intention to lift you up with the teaching found in our text. May we consider that we are to look to Jesus.