Luke 12:56 “Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?”
The Lord Jesus spoke strongly against those that were spiritually blind but claimed to be teachers of the Word. In the text that this is found, Jesus was emphasizing the fact that judgment is near.
He credited the people with being able to understand that certain types of signs in the sky and earth reveal what is coming in the way of weather and similar things. Jesus was reminding them that prophetic signs – which were all around them because of Christ’s presence and miracles. These things proved Who He was and what they ought to do about it. Their response showed their total ignorance of the Scriptures.
People today are no different – believers in particular. The fact that it appears from Scripture that Christ’s return could come at any moment – yet most believers are not living as though they really believed it. Their lifestyle shows almost complete indifference to what is happening around the world.
Many are not even going to church or reading their Bible daily – two of the most basic principles of Christian living. How can believers expect an unbelieving world to get ready for eternity if believers don’t even care about it?
Think about how a Christian should prepare to move to a completely different world – which will take place without time for change or preparation! Think about lost loved ones that will not go with you! Think about the influence you could exert in your neighborhood and among your loved ones if you lived for His glory! Finally, think about the eternal rewards you will have to do without – forever!
Isn’t it time to start paying attention to the signs of the times and acting on it?