The answer to the question is, "Be Ready" - Mark 13-14

The disciples asked a very important question for them and for us in chapter 13 of Mark.   After hearing from Christ that the temple would be destroyed they wanted to know "when" that would happen and "what" would be the sign they should look for.   Christ, in true form, answers them, but not exactly how they wanted.  The plans of God may always be known (we only have to read and study God's Word to know "what" will be happening.  However, the "when" of their question and our concerns is never quite as plain.   In Mark 13:35 we read Christ's response to their and our "when" question:  Be ready!! Be on alert!!    Using the example of a robber who breaks into a house when we are unaware, Christ tells us His return and the destruction, judgment, and redemption plan completion date is "unknown" - "non-published." We are simply to be ready for His return.   We are not to sit, goof off and relax until a certain date.   We are to watch and wait and prepare ourselves for an any minute return.   I like how the old preacher used to say when I was growing up: "We are plan as though He is never coming and live like He will be here today."    Let's "Be Ready" and leave the "when" to God!