Mark 13:35
It seems from Scripture and early Christian literature that the early believers thought the Lord Jesus would be returning fairly quickly. Were they wong to have that perspective? Absolutely not! What Jesus is saying here is that we, as they, should expect him to come just any time now. But, unlike them, we understand his words experientially as well. We have seen over two thousand years of history since that time. So we clearly see that he meant it might be a longer time. But again, like the early Christians, we should live expecting it to be very soon.
Heavenly Father, you are glorious, wonderful and mighty. We cannot conceive of your greatness. Yet you allow us to praise you. How can we understand you? If you did not reveal yourself there would be no hope of knowing you as you are. Thank you for your goodness in showing yourself to us! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.