Luke 18, Part 5

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Observation: Jesus pulls aside His apostles and tells them the time has come for the words of the prophets to be accomplished. Jesus would be handed over to the Gentiles, mocked, insulted, flogged, and ultimately killed, but on the third day He would rise again. Yet the disciples didn't understand what He was saying to them.

Application: God has blessed us with His complete Word, the Bible. Yet there are things we don't know or understand. Should that hinder our faith? No! The apostles heard teachings directly from Jesus' lips that they didn't understand until the time was right. There are passages in Scripture that refer to the future, which we know nothing about. When the time is right, these will be revealed. In the meantime, we need to focus on what we do know - Jesus died for our sins, salvation depends on believing and accepting this fact, and He is coming back. Let's be ready.

Prayer: Father, for so many years I was plagued with the thoughts of when the prophesies of the Bible would be fulfilled, when Jesus was returning, what every little occurance meant. Now I understand that I don't understand because I don't need to understand. You've made Your promises; that's enough for me. I trust You and Your timing. In Christ Jesus I pray, Amen.