LUKE 21:25-28

There will an end to evil. 

 Jesus will usher in a new way of life that will honor the Trinity and peace will prevail. We are safe in  His hand.

We live intentionally (and fully alive) from a place of groundedness and internal peace. 

We carry this capacity to honor the present into every encounter and relationship. Meaning that we honor the dignity that is reflected by God’s goodness and grace, a place to include, invite mercy, encourage, heal, reconcile, repair, say thank you, pray, celebrate, restore, refuel. Sabbath Moments

LUKE 21:25-28

25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” The New King James Version

Jesus brings together various apocalyptic motifs associated with old testament portrayals of Day of Yahweh. Jesus gives no clear time indicator. These signs appear to serve as the culmination of the suffering described in the preceding verses and as a precursor to Jesus’ second coming. The book of Daniel describes a messianic figure like a son of man receiving an everlasting kingdom. Jesus applies this tradition to Himself—the risen Messiah at His glorious return.  Jesus’ followers can joyfully rise to welcome their deliverer.  Faithlife Study Bible

Jesus shifts His focus to the end times with His second mention of cosmic turmoil. The terror of cosmic chaos will cause apprehension about what is coming. The reference here is to the authoritative return of Jesus. The allusion to the cloud and the figure comes from Daniel:7:13, 14, with its picture of One who receives authority from the Ancient of Days. Jesus viewed this text in terms of an apocalyptic deliverance. The image of the cloud is important, since God is identified as riding the clouds in the Old Testament. The Son of Man has divine authority to judge the world. Lift up your heads … redemption draws near this is the sign of the deliverance of Jesus’ followers. The Son of Man acts on behalf of those who have suffered in His name. The NKJV Study Bible

The scattered Jews around us preach the truth of Christianity; and prove, that though heaven and earth shall pass away, the words of Jesus shall not pass away. They also remind us to pray for those times when neither the real, nor the spiritual Jerusalem, shall any longer be trodden down by the Gentiles, and when both Jews and Gentiles shall be turned to the Lord.  Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary

Isaiah 13:10 For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light; the sun will be darkened in its going forth, and the moon will not cause its light to shine.

Daniel 7:13 “I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him.

Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.

Romans 8:23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.