Ephesians 4:1-6 / Luke 12:54-59
Whenever there is danger, there will be warning signs.
And before accidents happen, there will also be signs.
As much as there will be signs, the question is what kind of attention is paid to these signs, and if any preventive actions are taken.
For example, if the car has an unusual rattling sound as it is moving, it is a sign that it should be sent to the workshop for an inspection.
Or when there is an unusual odor, it could mean that something is decaying or burning, and it is better to check where that odor is coming form.
Or when there is a recurring persistent pain at a certain part of the body, then it is better to consult the doctor.
Not heeding the signs and being indifferent to it could mean further and bigger trouble.
And when trouble or accidents happen, then there will only be regret and blame.
In the gospel, Jesus tells the crowds that they were intelligent enough to interpret the signs of nature.
But how is it that they do not know how to interpret the signs of the times, or the signs from God.
With prayer, our hearts will be softened with the grace of God and we will be sensitive to the signs that God is giving us.
Then we will be able to interpret the signs of the times and the signs from God, and we will know what God is showing us and we will also do what God wants of us.