Conspiracies

"Do not be alarmed," Mark 13:7.

Says who? Jesus. Says Jesus. OK. Don't be alarmed about what? When you hear of wars. When you hear rumors of wars. When you hear about nations against nations. When you hear about ethnic strife. When you hear about kingdoms against kingdoms. When you hear about earthquakes here and there. When you hear about famines. Don't get troubled about these things. No. These are just things that have to happen, but they're not the end. Not at all. They're just the beginning of labors. On the other hand. Keep watch. Keep watch? For what? For when you stand in front of tribunals. Beaten in meetings. In front of governors. Of kings. To bear witness for Jesus. But don't worry about these things. The Holy Spirit will give you the right words to say. That's what Jesus said.

We meet with a brother or sister today and will not be alarmed about the conspiracies: We trust, rather, in Jesus' counsel. And, together, confidently, we give thanks to God for the victory of Christ.