Peter, James, John, and Andrew are worried. Jesus had warned earlier that every stone in their beloved sacred temple would be torn down! Jesus always speaks the truth. So when? How will they know it's coming (to be prepared)?
But actually Jesus does not focus on that question but a vastly more important topic (Mark 13:3-23). He begins and ends this section on the "end times" with a warning about people that would mislead many as things get rough: "At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Messiah!' or, 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect."
Since we are a part of the elect, we would do well to "take heed" as our Master says. Because this deception is evidently the real disaster to be prepared for.
So how do we prepare? Continuing to get to know our Lord and falling in love with Him is the answer. That way any impostor would clearly be seen as a cheap fake.
"Indeed, I count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord.." Philippians 3:8
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