I came across an article which relates the serious nature of these uncertain times. But also gives a word of encouragement to those whose hope is set on Christ.
A lot is happening these days. Spiritual, political, social, moral and financial change is sweeping our country. Not all of it is good. In fact, it can be difficult to see the good for all the bad news which constantly assails the senses. The Bible predicts that the "last days" would be especially turbulent as the love of iniquity will increase until the moment our Lord returns.
Concerning the acceptance of evil as "normal", American culture is nearing the saturation point. On a global scale, the persecution of Jews and Christians takes various forms but is increasing. Yet, in the midst of oppression and destruction, people are still being drawn to the Truth...even when it costs them their homes, jobs, families and lives. In Egypt, God blessed the Israelites in spite of their abuse under Pharaoh. And their numbers grew. Regardless of his efforts to control the growth of the population, the wicked king couldn't put a dent in it!! During the plagues, God also provided divine protection from certain judgments. He cares for His own.
I believe Christians (and Jews) are looking ahead to increasingly difficult times. Sometimes I wonder how much worse things will get. The fifth seal of Revelation comes to mind
And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. Rev. 6:9-11
How long, oh Lord? How much more evil will fallen mankind have to get before You stop it? And yet, there are still many souls that may still be harvested...Loved ones, co-workers, strangers on the street...
Hold off just a little longer Lord! Draw in all of your sheep! Give me wisdom and the boldness to speak out of love and concern for those who are blindly racing toward their destruction!!!! Please guard my own path so that I make the best use of my fleeting breath of a life!
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Jesus came the first time in the humble form of a servant to open the door to salvation. He is coming back as rightful owner and judge over all creation. There is still a little time to be reconciled to God before it's too late!
2 comments:
Amen. Good post.
Amen.
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