Mark 13:34-36 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work… In all, therefore, you do, brethren, and in all you suffer, you are to be in the spirit of a man who, expecting a dear friend, has taken his stand at the gate, to meet him when he arrives, — a porter. Oh, it is such a pleasant thing to watch, — pleasant to go up on the high door of prophecy, and turn the telescope of inspiration down the road where He will come: pleasant, in every trouble to feel, — in a moment He may come, and cut this trouble very short: pleasant, in every fear, however deep, to think Christ's coming may be nearer than we might fear: pleasant, to feel, — when the world knocks at your door, to say, "I am keeping place for Jesus, and I cannot let you in:" pleasant, in some work to have conscience say, "I think my dear Master would like to find me here:" pleasant when all is happy, to double the happiness with the thought, "And He, too, will soon be here:" and pleasant to wake up every morning and think, "What can I do today to prepare the way for my Saviour." (J. Vaughan, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. |
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