Knowing The Word in Luke 21:25-28, The Coming of the Son of Man

Jesus has apparently shifted the focus to his second coming in this passage. It is not clear how literal he is being. Most apocalyptic scripture symbolically illustrates the coming of a new order suddenly and/or violently. People will know something is happening, but they will not understand. Coming with glory points to royal power, a power we first see in the cross where Jesus paid the redemption price for our salvation. Yet our full redemption awaits us. When these events occur, we can be sure our full redemption is drawing near.

Luke 21:25-28

25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Prayer

My Lord, king of my life, I crown you now; yours shall all glory be. Help me in this hour to discover again my place and service in your kingdom. Speak to me, my God, the things you want me to know and do.

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