And He said: See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my Name, claiming, ‘I AM’ and, ‘The time has come near.’ Therefore, do not go out after them.
Luke 21:8
Jesus’s answer here in Luke begins with a tipoff that He is going to share some warnings about the future. They had asked Him to share the future with them, and He was doing that.
Jesus does not start here addressing their question directly, but by giving them good instructions for the future in general. Throughout history there have been many that have claimed to be Christ, or to have some special knowledge of Him. Jesus is warning his followers to be discerning.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love and care! We cannot afford to ignore Your boundless grace. Nobody has ever surprised You, and You alone can guide us to all of the truth. Help us to rely on You faithfully. Your will is wonderful! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.