Jesus promised that history is heading somewhere—and He’s coming back. After devastation and darkness, after tribulation and trials, the Gospel doesn’t fade—it returns. Mark 13 paints a sobering picture: lights will fail, hearts will tremble, and the world will reel. But then comes the crescendo. Jesus returns, not in weakness, but in power and glory. His strength will calm every storm. His splendor will outshine the darkness. So what should we do? Stay awake. Be watchful. Live ready. Because the Gospel doesn’t just call us to look back—it invites us to look ahead with hope.