How should Luke 17:35 influence our daily walk with Christ? Scripture focus Luke 17:35: “Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.” Immediate context • Verses 26-37 show Jesus warning that His return will be sudden, like the flood in Noah’s day or the fire in Lot’s day (vv. 26-29). • Daily routines (sleeping, grinding, working a field) will be interrupted by a decisive separation (vv. 34-36). • The point: Christ’s coming divides those who belong to Him from those who do not, no matter how closely they share life now. Key truths revealed • Literal future event – A real moment is coming when some are “taken” (gathered to Christ, cf. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) and others “left” to judgment (Luke 17:37). • Personal accountability – Salvation is individual; proximity to a believer does not save (Ezekiel 14:14, 20). • Unexpected timing – The separation happens while people perform normal tasks (Matthew 24:40-42). • Urgent readiness – Today is the time to be found in Christ, not tomorrow (2 Corinthians 6:2). Implications for our daily walk 1. Cultivate continual readiness • Live every moment as if Jesus could return before the next (Revelation 16:15). • Guard against spiritual drowsiness; stay alert in prayer (1 Peter 4:7). 2. Pursue personal, authentic faith • Examine yourself to be sure you are “in the faith” (2 Corinthians 13:5). • Do not rely on family heritage, church culture, or close friendships for standing with God. 3. Practice faithful diligence in ordinary tasks • The women were “grinding grain” when the separation occurred—everyday work done faithfully matters (Colossians 3:23-24). • Serve Christ wholeheartedly in routine chores, employment, and relationships. 4. Witness with loving urgency • Those beside us at home, school, or work may be “left” without Christ; share the gospel compassionately (Romans 10:14-15). • Let the reality of eternal separation stir bold, gracious conversation. 5. Walk in holiness, not compromise • Noah and Lot stood apart from corrupt cultures; so must we (1 Thessalonians 5:22-24). • Confess sin quickly and pursue purity; the Bride should be ready for the Bridegroom (Ephesians 5:25-27). 6. Encourage one another • Remind fellow believers of the “blessed hope” (Titus 2:13). • Meet together, stir up love and good works “all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:24-25). Living it out today • Start each morning asking, “If Christ returns today, will He find me faithful?” • Keep short accounts with God—regular confession and Scripture intake (Psalm 119:11). • Integrate gospel conversations into normal routines—commute, lunch break, family time. • Schedule acts of service that reflect kingdom priorities: visiting the lonely, supporting missions, discipling younger believers. • End each day reviewing how thoughts, words, and deeds aligned with readiness for His appearing (2 Timothy 4:8). Encouragement Luke 17:35 calls us to live alert, obedient, and hopeful lives in the midst of ordinary duties. The King could arrive at any moment. By His grace, let every grind of the stone, every stroke of work, and every heartbeat be done in joyful expectation of hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). |
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