Matthew 24:29-35 – A Promise Made
There is debate over whether these verses refer to the second advent of Christ or whether they refer to the judgement on Jerusalem. Whichever they refer to, there are some underlying things this prophecy tells us about our Lord Jesus Christ.
First, when the Lord Jesus returns to this world, He shall come with glory and majesty. The second personal coming of Christ shall be as different as possible from the first. Before him every mouth shall be stopped, and every knee bow, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. May we all remember this. Whatever ungodly men may do now, there will be no mocking of Christ, no unbelief at the last day. The servants of Jesus may well wait patiently. Their master shall one day be acknowledged King of kings by all the world.
Secondly, when Christ returns to this world, He will take care of His believing people. In the day of judgment true Christians shall be perfectly safe. Not a hair of their heads shall fall to the ground. In the day of judgment true Christians shall be gathered together. Let us think what a happy gathering that will be, when all the family of God are at length together. We travel on towards a day, when we shall meet to part no more.
Finally, these verses teach us, that our Lord’s predictions will certainly be fulfiled. He says, “heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” Our Lord knows well the natural unbelief of human nature. He tells us that, whatever man may say or think, His words shall be fulfiled in their season, and shall not “pass away,” unaccomplished.
Questions
- What do we learn about Christ here?
- What does Jesus promise about His prophecy?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the preaching and hearing of God’s Word tomorrow.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.