Doomsday Preppers Pt. 2

Luke 21:5-38 | Ben Potloff | It can be incredibly easy to find ourselves living in fear. We live in fear of natural disasters. We live in fear of economic collapse and financial hardship. We live in fear of the influence of political figures and the power of governments. We can live in fear because we know our struggles and failings, and we fear that our shortcomings will affect us and our loved ones. This passage can, if read shallowly and hastily, lead to fear. In Luke 21:5-38, Jesus speaks of imminent destruction, the persecution of believers, the overthrow of governments, pain and suffering, natural disasters, and even captivity. But he does not present these realities without also presenting a greater hope for those in Christ. So, before we engage with this passage, let’s go to God in prayer. Let’s confess our anxieties and fears. Let’s allow the “God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3) to speak to us through the words of Jesus.