In the mist of all the events of this past week in America and the weeks ahead I pray you would not be shaken in spirit but call to mind the holy scriptures, which says as world events begin to unfold according to the word of God know that His kingdom is drawing near ( Luke 21:28-31). Jesus prophesied two thousand years ago of these days and what would happen as this civilization begins to fade away. He mentioned escalating wars, nations invading each others, unrest and anarchy within nations, earthquakes around the world, Tsunamis, and destructive hurricanes (Read Matt. 24:6-7, Luke 21:25-26). The complexity and rapid successions of these events will terrify men and leave them in a daze with no solutions-they will attempt to find solace in their politicians(sorcerer and wizards), their religions( those with familiar spirits and charmers) but will find none (Read Isaiah 19:2-3). He will do this to punish this world for their evil and disobedience (Read Romans 1:18, Romans 2:8-10).
As I have mentioned in the past, God is first a God of love and patience. He cries out to the world through his word and the teachers and prophets he has sent telling them to repent , save your souls, turn from your sins so that you may experience my blessings. But men are more interested in gain than righteousness. Therefore, what is decreed upon the disobedient will come to pass ( John 3:19-20, Proverbs 1:20-33).
However, this is also a very delicate time for the believers because it is a time of testing of our faith both spiritually and physically. We must understand that this world operates first by the spiritual. What this means is that before something can occur here on earth or in the physical realm it must be conceived in the heavenly realm first. This is why we can say that God controls history. He determines the times and the seasons. He does this by influencing the minds of men to carry out his purpose. The prophet Daniel explained this process to king Nebuchadnezzar, when he expounded the meaning of the dreams he had ( Daniel 2:27-29, Job 33:14-17 ). God was revealing to Nebuchadnezzar the events in world history that were unfolding starting with him so that he may testify that it is God that rules in the kingdom of men ( Daniel 4:17). The way God brings these events to past is by putting thoughts and instructions in our minds so that we may carry them out. This process occurs with all humanity. Thus creating the environment to fulfill his words(Nehemiah 2:12). This understanding can and should be applied to our journey with Christ. Because once we realize that it is with the mind that we serve God then we will be free from the hold of the things of this world that draws us away from God (John 6:63, Romans 7:25). One's eyes become open to the fact that there is something greater going on than this physical world-the spiritual. We also become aware that the constant reading and discussion of the word of God allows us to gain understanding of things spiritual. We begin to see what God is doing and what He expects of us to do (Acts 26:14-18). In addition, our faith in Him becomes stronger as we see the manifestation of His word here on earth (Luke 1:67-75). This kind of Faith will allow us to stand in the midst of wars and battles, storms and hurricanes, death and disasters, and persecutions because we will know the outcome and who is truly determining the times and season (1 Corin. 2:6-16).
Be strong, Brethren, and build yourself up in our most Holy Faith by His word (Jude 1: 20-25).
Call to mind the words of Christ: Matt. 7:24-27. Be wise and not foolish in these dark days.
Shalam,
Zarach
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