The reason Jesus gives us this message today is so that we may be aware of what is to come and remain awake and prepared in the end times without being caught off guard. If we receive the Holy Spirit and persevere in keeping our faith until the end, He will only allow us situations we can endure.
Even in such circumstances, He promises to protect us so that not even a hair on our heads will be harmed. Moreover, if a tribulation arises that we cannot endure, He has assured us that He will call us up before it happens.
The statement that we gain our souls through perseverance signifies salvation. Perseverance reflects not a one-time action but continuity.
We must pray daily for renewed salvation and, as Jesus instructed, stay awake and endure to the end. Merely attending church is not enough; we are living in a time when we must act on the teachings we have learned and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Excerpt from the sermon by Deacon 이경록, Nov 29, 2024.
Luke 21:10-19