"AOD"

June 18, 2014

“AOD”

Blessings folk!

After a little side excursion into Daniel we return to Matthew 24.
We read the Daniel passage to gain greater understanding about what Jesus meant when He quoted Daniel.

Now, read and give heed to what will occur…

Matthew 24:15-20
15 “Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), 16 then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.
17 
Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things out that are in his house.
18 
Whoever is in the field must not turn back to get his cloak.
19 
But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days!
20 
But pray that your flight will not be in the winter, or on a Sabbath.


What did Jesus tell “them” to do when they see the abomination of desolation?
First, who are “them”?
The disciples might have thought it was them.
They would have been correct.
But, the passage of time has proved that it was not the disciples.
It will be those who have ears to hear, eyes to see.
It will be Believers and Jews.
The abomination of desolation has yet to occur.

When it does, what should be the response?

Those in Judea must flee to the mountains.
Not should.
Must.
Jesus is telling those in Judea what to do.
Does this apply worldwide?
I do not think so at this time, though we will know and wonder.

Jesus speaks of the urgency involved in fleeing to the mountains…

  • if on housetop, do not go down into the house to get things
  • if in the field, do not return to get cloak
  • if pregnant or nursing, woe to you…why? Difficulty in traveling with infants.

Notice that we are to pray and intercede.
For?
That the abomination of desolation will not be in the winter nor on the Sabbath?
Why?
Again, difficulty in travel.

Jesus warns that the abomination of desolation will be horrific.
We will see more tomorrow...

For today…
Are you ready?
Are you ready by faith? If not, you are not ready.
Are you determined to live in the Spirit?

Extremely difficult days are just ahead.
Those who know their God will shine as the stars in the firmament and lead many to righteousness.
Be one.