This poignant question from Luke 18:8, “But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”, cuts to the heart of our relationship with God. It’s not a question about the existence of faith, but rather its depth and authenticity.
Imagine Jesus, our Savior and friend, returning to a world He gave His life for. Will He be met with vibrant, unwavering faith, or with lukewarm devotion and empty rituals? Will He find hearts ablaze with His love, or souls distracted by the world’s allure?
This question challenges us to look inward. It’s a call to examine the state of our own faith. Is it a living, breathing force that permeates every aspect of our lives? Or has it become stagnant, buried beneath the weight of our worries and desires?
The “Son of Man” refers to Jesus’ humanity, emphasizing His intimate connection with us. He longs for genuine relationship, for faith that trusts, hopes, and loves fiercely. He desires a faith that perseveres through trials, that shines brightly in the darkness, and that draws others to His light.
This verse isn’t meant to instill fear, but to ignite a fire within us. It’s an invitation to deepen our relationship with Jesus, to cultivate a faith that is authentic, resilient, and contagious.
Let us respond to His question with a resounding “Yes, Lord, you will find faith in me!” Let us strive to be beacons of His love, reflecting His light in a world that desperately needs it. Let us live each day with unwavering faith, knowing that He is with us always, even to the end of the age.
Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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