We who study Bible prophecy are constantly looking at the events of the day through the eyeglass of Scripture. We see things that look suspicious, things that look promising, things that look difficult to interpret.
There are those who scoff and say "Where is the promise of His coming?!"
I've heard that enough, even from people who claim to know Christ.
They are fulfilling prophecy by even saying those words.
If you look at the Word of God through the lens that it is inerrant, inspired, complete, and sufficient (as unto this day) and you hold to the view that there are layers of fulfillment and promises throughout the entire book (it is both a record of things past and promise of things to come for any believer) you will have both a hopeful outlook and a solid foundation to meet with ANY time you've been assigned to live in the age of the earth.
All things work together for good according to those who are IN CHRIST.
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
This is a promise of the highest order for any believer. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31).
Are you reading Scripture daily? Are you asking the Holy Spirit to show you the truth and meaning of what is written? Are you repenting from sin in your life so your prayers are unhindered? Are you daily seeking the Lord in prayer and worship?
Are you seeking fellowship with other believers?
It's really easy even in a time of pandemic. God's promises are good for even now.
Remember Corrie and Betsie Ten Boom in Ravensbruck? They continued to serve the Lord even in the most terrible circumstances.
Remember William Tyndale? I've been thinking about him lately. He trusted Jesus Christ even as he was led to slaughter. So did the Christians in Rome, in the Coliseum. Also the many slaughtered in Africa, in Asia, in the Inquisition, by Catherine de Medici and King Charles, Bloody Mary and the Communist dictators. So many martyrs over the centuries.
We are called to trust Christ even so.
What an era of innocence we have just experienced. Our parents and grandparents lived through WWII, subsequent illnesses and hardships, depressions and recessions. They have seen difficulties and adversity. Their faith has gotten them through it.
We are called for such a time as this. We are called to let our faith get us through our crisis. Can we trust Him to do that?
I don't know if the Anti-Christ kingdom is being set up right now, but it sure looks like it. Can we face the prophecies of Revelation concerning this time?
We must, and we must rely on Christ to get us through it. I'm looking up, you know, listening for the shout, watching for Jesus to catch us up to meet Him in the air.
I think of all the wonderful men and women of God that have passed away, gone to be with Him, that would have helped us see current events more clearly in the lens of prophecy. So helpful, but ultimately we have that single hope, that single trust: JESUS CHRIST.
Trust in the LORD and you have nothing to fear. Have faith as things look bad, get worse, or even almost hopeless. You aren't hopeless. Watch and see how sweet the power of Jesus can be in your moment of fear. Eyes on Him.
One more word: Always interpret current events and current powers in light of Scripture. Are you testing spirits? Are you watching for signs of the Deceiver? Thankfully if you are truly focused on Christ you needn't worry about the deceit, only if you start to focus on that instead of Christ.
Focus on Christ.
God doesn't want us to be ignorant. He's given us a picture in Scripture of the times when He is coming back.
Guess what?
It looks like HE IS COMING SOON!
MARANATHA!
There are those who scoff and say "Where is the promise of His coming?!"
I've heard that enough, even from people who claim to know Christ.
They are fulfilling prophecy by even saying those words.
If you look at the Word of God through the lens that it is inerrant, inspired, complete, and sufficient (as unto this day) and you hold to the view that there are layers of fulfillment and promises throughout the entire book (it is both a record of things past and promise of things to come for any believer) you will have both a hopeful outlook and a solid foundation to meet with ANY time you've been assigned to live in the age of the earth.
All things work together for good according to those who are IN CHRIST.
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
This is a promise of the highest order for any believer. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved (Acts 16:31).
Are you reading Scripture daily? Are you asking the Holy Spirit to show you the truth and meaning of what is written? Are you repenting from sin in your life so your prayers are unhindered? Are you daily seeking the Lord in prayer and worship?
Are you seeking fellowship with other believers?
It's really easy even in a time of pandemic. God's promises are good for even now.
Remember Corrie and Betsie Ten Boom in Ravensbruck? They continued to serve the Lord even in the most terrible circumstances.
Remember William Tyndale? I've been thinking about him lately. He trusted Jesus Christ even as he was led to slaughter. So did the Christians in Rome, in the Coliseum. Also the many slaughtered in Africa, in Asia, in the Inquisition, by Catherine de Medici and King Charles, Bloody Mary and the Communist dictators. So many martyrs over the centuries.
We are called to trust Christ even so.
What an era of innocence we have just experienced. Our parents and grandparents lived through WWII, subsequent illnesses and hardships, depressions and recessions. They have seen difficulties and adversity. Their faith has gotten them through it.
We are called for such a time as this. We are called to let our faith get us through our crisis. Can we trust Him to do that?
I don't know if the Anti-Christ kingdom is being set up right now, but it sure looks like it. Can we face the prophecies of Revelation concerning this time?
We must, and we must rely on Christ to get us through it. I'm looking up, you know, listening for the shout, watching for Jesus to catch us up to meet Him in the air.
I think of all the wonderful men and women of God that have passed away, gone to be with Him, that would have helped us see current events more clearly in the lens of prophecy. So helpful, but ultimately we have that single hope, that single trust: JESUS CHRIST.
Trust in the LORD and you have nothing to fear. Have faith as things look bad, get worse, or even almost hopeless. You aren't hopeless. Watch and see how sweet the power of Jesus can be in your moment of fear. Eyes on Him.
One more word: Always interpret current events and current powers in light of Scripture. Are you testing spirits? Are you watching for signs of the Deceiver? Thankfully if you are truly focused on Christ you needn't worry about the deceit, only if you start to focus on that instead of Christ.
Focus on Christ.
God doesn't want us to be ignorant. He's given us a picture in Scripture of the times when He is coming back.
Guess what?
It looks like HE IS COMING SOON!
MARANATHA!
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