July 7

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

The apostle Peter here tells us that all the things of this world will come to an end, and that the end is near. The things that Jesus said will characterize the end times are happening now; things such as increased earthquake activity and intensity, distress and perplexity among nations in view of world problems, deterioration of morals, increase of violence, lewdness and iniquity, etc., etc. What should we do and how should we live in view of these things? Our text tells us. Be sober, or serious minded, watch, (meaning live a godly life while looking for Jesus’ return), and pray. And first and above all, receive Jesus into your heart and life by repentance of sin, and faith in Him as your Savior.

Commentary by Francis L. Harris

"...what must I do to be saved?" Acts 16:30