Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
Currently, in our world, and even with many who are called Christians, there seems to be an intense focus on survival for the here and now. Some are trying to save the planet, while others are obsessed with materialism. And there are others who are being consumed with trying to make ends meet, in an increasingly hostile economic environment, all the while, the signs of the times are being fulfilled right before our very eyes, yet some seem to be none the wiser, in most cases.
Again, there is a complacency, and a lack of drive, as it pertains to seeking the interests of God’s kingdom and with many persons in the Christian community, missionary work, on an individual level is not even a consideration since many of us are being consumed with the here and now. Indeed, very few persons in the church are actively involved in the work of the great commission, given us by Christ.
But as Christ’s coming draws nearer each day, He cautions us against participating in the spirit of the world, by being enveloped with consumerism, and having our priorities inverted. God has given to us something much better to live for, than the mere transient, temporal things of this world, and it is our privilege and duty, to make the most opportunity to be saved, and to help save others in His kingdom.
Luke 21:35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!