Matthew 24:32-35

Every day the beginning of Christ reign on earth draws closer! Every day we have another chance to show others His love for them in the gift of salvation. No greater love exists than God  who gave His only begotten Son to die in our place.

Yes, I know that bad stuff happens. But I also know that it's not about what can go wrong, it's about where we choose to look, or see, or how we pay attention.

And more importantly, it is about recognizing that we get to say how the story ends. Sabbath Moments 

"Head knowledge" about the Bible isn't enough for us to live obedient lives, either. No matter how genuine our desire or intense our efforts, we will fail to keep God's commands perfectly. Victory comes when we surrender our will to the Holy Spirit and invite Him to fill and control us. (Ephesians 5:18;  Romans 8:6) Thanks to God through Jesus Christ for the gift of His Spirit, who teaches and leads us in the way we should live. (John 14:26) First5 

Matthew 24:32-35

32 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. The New King James Version

Jesus presents a brief parable to demonstrate how the disciples should discern the signs of the times. Just as a fig tree gives clear indications as to when summer will arrive, so too will the events of this chapter indicate the arrival of the Son of Man. Faithlife Study Bible

The fig tree does not necessarily indicate Israel here. We can predict the coming of summer from certain signs: The branches of trees become tender and produce leaves. In the same way, we will know the end is coming when we see the signs Jesus described in this passage. 

Generation may mean “race,” indicating that Israel as a people will not cease to exist before God fulfills His promises to them. Another possibility is that the word describes a particular era in which people will see the end times. That is, the events will occur so rapidly that all will happen within one generation. Perhaps both interpretations are true. All these things includes the Antichrist, the tribulation, and most importantly the appearance of Christ in glory.

The words of Christ are more certain than the very existence of the universe. The NKJV Study Bible

Men of the world scheme and plan for generation upon generation here, but they plan not with reference to the overwhelming, approaching, and most certain event of Christ’s second coming, which shall do away every human scheme, and set aside for ever all that God forbids. That will be as surprising a day, as the deluge to the old world. Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

Psalm 102:26 They will perish, but You will endure;Yes, they will all grow old like a garment; like a cloak You will change them, and they will be changed.

Psalm 119:89 Forever, O LORD,Your word is settled in heaven.

Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Isaiah 51:6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look on the earth beneath. For the heavens will vanish away like smoke, the earth will grow old like a garment, and those who dwell in it will die in like manner; but My salvation will be forever, and My righteousness will not be abolished.

Matthew 10:23 When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.