Matthew 24:5
Keeping with what we have already set forth, it is important to understand what is and is not being said here. Jesus is not speaking of persons who might come claiming specifically to be Jesus (though that does happen sometimes), or to the antichrist who will ultimately come. He is referring instead to those who would claim to be the Messiah. This is in itself a great sign of the future coming of Christ. That there have been many false Messiahs is quite plain from history. This is exactly why Jesus issues the warning here. When He, the true Messiah, returns, there will be no question Who He is. He will not look for a following, He will have a following. Don’t be deceived, the Messiah has come, and that’s all there is to it.
Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 27:1-29:30
Scripture Memory: James 2:23 “And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, may Your Holy Name be praised for ever! You have given us Your Messiah. You have made Your plan for this world. No man-made Messiah is needed for Your desired future to be laid out by Your decree. You have had it all in the works from the very beginning. Nothing takes You by surprise, and nobody takes You for a fool. Thank You for Your glorious might! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for my Dad. Pray for a woman recovering from knee surgery. Pray for a woman with stomach trouble.
Journal Entry #14227