Sermon Text: Matthew 24:36-44
May we be continually alert participants in Christ's mission in the world
Son of Man and Son of God, we await your return. We await the day when we will be gathered with all your people to celebrate your great victory.
Some days we are anxious. We do not have the energy to remain alert for your presence, your return, so we search the scriptures in order to try to predict “that day.” We imagine we may then narrow the scope of our attentiveness and make sure we are ready at the right moment. Often our interpretations and the actions they generate are little more than foolish nonsense that diverts us from following the way of Jesus.
Clear our confused and anxious minds. Fortify our resolve. Enable us to be continually alert, and constantly cooperating with your Spirit in the fulfillment of Christ’s mission in the world. When Christ returns, may we be found doing the work to which we were called. Amen.
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