Beyond the Visible
Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 are not just warnings about the distant future; they’re instructions for daily living. In a world flooded with voices—news alerts, social media feeds, apps, and even AI—truth can feel elusive. Technology may have changed, but deception has not.
Behind the visible chaos of earthquakes, wars, and political unrest lies a greater, unseen struggle. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. The enemy’s tactic is subtle: dulling our hearts and distracting our minds before the trumpet sounds.
Like the wise virgins in Matthew 25, we must keep our lamps filled and burning. This means guarding our hearts against indulgence, anxiety, and spiritual complacency. The noise of Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok can easily consume our time and dim our discernment. Instead, Jesus calls us to wake up (Ephesians 5:14) and stay alert.
None of us want to be among those whose “love grows cold” but rather among those who “stand firm to the end” (Matthew 24:12–13).
What can we do?• Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit for discernment to recognize truth from deception (John 16:13). • Prioritize: Make a concerted effort to spend time in prayer, reading God’s Word, and engaging in fellowship. • Guard your focus: Limit distractions and cultivate conversations and practices that nurture your faith.
My Prayer for us:
Lord Jesus, grant us discernment in a world full of distractions and deception. Keep our eyes fixed on You and our hearts awake to Your truth. Strengthen us to live alert, with our lamps burning brightly, until the day of Your return. Amen
“Watch out that no one deceives you.” — Matthew 24:4 (NIV)m
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