Mark
13:34 KJV
For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his
house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and
commanded the porter to watch.
I believe the signs of Mark 13
are best understood as belonging to those Jews who endure the Tribulation
Period rather than to see them as signs of the approaching Tribulation. However
it is obvious that, at the end of the chapter, the Lord returns to present day.
He said that when the Son of man left He would give three things to those who
await His return; that would be present day believers:
Authority
This isn't a supernatural
authority or the authority to Lord over others. It is not individual authority
but rather authority in the local church to preach, baptize and instruct
through the Word of God. No servant should see himself as an authority but
should view the authority as belonging to the church as a body.
Work
Every man has been given a work
to do for the cause of Christ. If only believers could get hold of that and
busy themselves for Christ instead of self.
A Command
The original command is given
to the porter but is them passed down to all. We are to watch. We are to remain
- Awake and
- Vigilant and
- Constantly looking for the Lord's
return.
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