“But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:34-36
As Jesus spoke about the coming destruction of Jerusalem that happened in 70 AD, His words sound a warning to all. Just as the destruction of Jerusalem came unexpectedly, so will the time when we will stand before God for judgment—whether when we die, or when Christ returns—whichever happens first.
We are all busy with life. And before we know it, each of us will be subject to God’s judgment. Jesus’ words are clear. Live every moment as if it is your last, because one day it will be.
Some reject such warnings, convincing themselves that moment will never come. Others are sure they’ll have time to repent at the last moment. Still others party on, giving the matter no thought whatsoever.
As believers, let us thank God for Jesus’ words of warning. And let us rejoice that by His grace we take His warnings seriously and have hearts to live every day, hour, and minute in light of eternity.