A Word of Encouragement

June 15, 2026

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Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

When Nancy has been shopping, as she leaves the last store, she will send me a text simply saying, "OMW" - 'On my way', so I can be ready to help bring the stuff in from the car.

Jesus encouraged His followers that He would be going away to prepare a place for them, but He promised to return to get us so we will be with Him for eternity. (John 14:1-3) When Peter, James and John asked Him privately when He would be coming back and what sign would indicate His return was immanent, He said, "See to it that no one misleads you." (Mark 13:3-5)

He warned them - and us - that many would claim to be Him or speaking for Him and claiming that He was in a certain place. Or they will point to different events saying that His coming was about to happen. But He told us, "Do not believe it." (Vs. 6-23)

After telling us, His return would be sudden and obvious to all, (Vs 24-33) He said,

It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his task, also commanded the doorkeeper to stay alert.
	Mark 13:34

Jesus will NOT send us a text message saying He is ‘on His way’. But we are always to be ready for His return and doing the task He has assigned us.

The gospel must first be preached to all the nations.
	Mark 13:10

Elohai - My God - help me faithfully carry out the tasks You assign me.

Lovingkindness and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
	Psalm 85:10

Be ready,