Our Scripture reading today is Luke 21:9-11.
 
Verse 11, "And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven."
 
There have definitely been plenty of "fearful sights" in recent days.  Will Jesus come soon?  Will Jesus come this year?  Jesus Christ makes it clear in our text today that these are some of the things that will happen before His return.  We are clearly seeing them all around the world.
 
My eyes must not focus on the "fearful sights" but on the faithful Saviour!  He is waiting and ready to come.  We have a work to do in the mean time.  Jesus said we need to "occupy" until He comes.  This a is call to service.  This is a call to labour for the Lord and for His glory.  More volunteers are needed!
 
Your Friend,
Pastor
 

1 A call for loyal soldiers
Comes to one and all;
Soldiers for the conflict,
Will you heed the call?
Will you answer quickly?
With a ready cheer?
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer?

Refrain:
A volunteer for Jesus,
A soldier true!
Others have enlisted,
Why not you?
Jesus is the Captain,
We will never fear;
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer?

2 Yes, Jesus calls for soldiers,
Who are filled with pow'r,
Soldiers who will serve Him
Ev'ry day and hour;
He will not forsake you,
He is ever near;
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer? [Refrain]

3 He calls you, for He loves you
With a heart most kind.
He whose heart was broken,
Broken for mankind;
Now, just now He calls you,
Calls in accents clear,
Will you be enlisted
As a volunteer? [Refrain]

4 And when the war is over,
And the vict'ry won,
When the true and faithful
Gather one by one,
He will crown with glory
All who there appear;
Will you be enlisted

As a volunteer? [Refrain]