“The RoseBouquet”

As Jesus and His disciples were walking away from the temple, they pointed out to Him the beautiful architectural features of the temple with some pride. Jesus assured them that not one stone would be left on top of another. This would all be destroyed.

When they arrived back at their quiet haunt, the Mount of Olives, the disciples ask Jesus privately to explain what He had said about the temple’s future.

So Jesus began to prophecy of what was to come. He warned them of the signs of the end of this age.
1. there would be many pretending to be Christ,
2. there would be wars and rumours of wars,
3. nations would rise up against nations,
4. famines and earthquakes in various places.

All these, He said, would be like the beginning of birth pangs, however they should not despair. Even though His followers would be persecuted and martyred, and they would be hated in many nations, and many believers would turn away from Him because of increased wickedness - the gospel still has to be preached to all nations. Then the end will come.

In recent years I’ve read and studied more on these signs of the end of this stage of earth’s history, so these verses do not strike fear into my heart any more. Now I see Jesus’ encouragement in all this, and take comfort in His knowledge and love for us despite the worst that can come. If Jesus is not worried, why should we be?

As very God Himself, Jesus knows what the enemy will do, but also, how He will use their attacks against them, and how He will destroy all our enemies in the end.

PRAYER: I’m so glad, Lord Jesus, You know the future and it holds nothing that unsettles You. Thank You too, for warning us. We need some indication that You know and see our crises; it doesn’t mean You have failed and deserted us. Help us to be strong and to trust and love You, no matter what. You’ll triumph at last!

+++++Jesus is my King+++++Jesus is my King+++++

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

P.S. So much fiction nowadays focuses on ‘reality’ - the ugliness of life, the raw pain. Ruthe’s Secret Roses is different in that it focuses on what life should be and can be like if someone has a lively relationship with God. True, there is a lot of suffering in this world, and the book doesn’t hide from that reality, but shows how one young woman deals with it in victory. Wouldn’t you like to see how she does it? Read about the book here