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MOUNT OF OLIVES:The End is Coming!

It was 6:30 AM, we could see the sun shining on the “Old City”  across the Kidron Valley from the Mount of Olives where we sat.  As Kay taught from Matthew 24,  I pictured the scene as Jesus and His disciples were here talking more then 2,000 years ago.

As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “…what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”  Matthew 24:3

When is the end coming?  When is Jesus coming again?  Questions we still want answered today.  Although Jesus spoke of signs, He warned them…

“But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.”  Matthew 24:13

“Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.”  Matthew 24:42

“For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will.” Matthew 24:44

I wonder if we should be less concerned about signs and more concerned with being alert and ready.

MT. CARMEL: Are you hesitating?

It was a beautiful cool morning as we sat at the top of Mount Carmel.  As I listened to David Lawson teach, I couldn’t help but picture the events that happened here more then 2500 years ago.

In 1 Kings 18, we learn of the gathering Elijah has requested with King Ahab, the prophets of Baal and Asherah, and all Israel.

Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long with you hesitate between two opinions?  If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” 1 Kings 18:21a

 I couldn’t help but thinking of my life, do I hesitate to follow God?  Are there times I when I make excuses for not doing what I know God wants me to do?  Do I fail to worship and serve Him?  Unfortunately the answer too often is yes.

The reality though is that anything I follow besides God is as worthless as the god of Baal.  His prophets called, danced and even cut them selves trying to get his attention but it made no difference.  There was no answer.

My prayer is that I would see the miracle of God’s power at work and worship Him, as Israel did when the fire of the Lord fell.

“The Lord, He is God; The Lord, He is God.” 1 Kings 18:39