Jesus shares the 'future-shock' aspect of his return (Matthew 24). He likens this to the time of Noah's flood when people were continuing with 'normal activities'. He describes cosmic events which will accompany the revealing of the Son of Man.

Perhaps now, as 'COVID veterans' we may suffer the distinct disadvantage of too easily dismissing future events of universal importance. In Mt 25, the final event of world-wide significance seems to highlight these three salient points:

·         Unpredictability (vs 5)

·         The need to prepare! (vs 6)

·         Readiness non-transferable! (vs8-12)

Let's pray that our COVID experience has sensitised us to events of possible world-wide ramifications so that people today are more ready to consider the imminent return of Jesus!

John Kidson October 2020.