In Sunday’s Lectionary. in the Mark reading, Jesus urges his listeners to keep alert for the signs of the times, also saying BTW that these dramatic things will happen in their lifetimes. And dramatic things did happen, although it wasn’t the end of the world. What are the signs for our times, of the coming of the ‘Son of Man’ and God’s dramatic action? A couple of notes – I believe Christ comes into the life of the world right now, a companion, one to suffer with those who suffer and inspire the world into a new way of life. Also in Mark’s gospel, to use a small cliche for a big statement – it’s darkest just before the dawn. The disruption of normal life can raise the social temperature enough for the world to re-think itself, preferably with God’s help. But such times can also be dangerous – it’s too easy to imagine we hear the sound of jackboots marching once again.
God, we don’t know what is going to happen.
Give us insight to see your Way
through what does happen.