This has been a difficult and yet exciting year! The virus, the lack of food in Africa, the chaos (that began in Minneapolis), the locusts---are all things predicted in God's Word and are birthing pains written about in Matthew 28.
It reminds us to keep our focus on eternal purposes and keep sharing the gospel---to not "fall asleep" and not be like the church in Laodicia. Revelations 3:16 & 17 says, "So, because you are lukewarm---neither hot not cold---I am about to spit you out of my mouth". We have much work yet to do!
We can use these things to begin spiritual conversations with those around us that have not yet received the free gift of eternal life that is offered to ALL of us sinners! John 3:17 says, "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
This morning, Jeff and I were reading the Word together in Luke 21. Verse 11 says, "There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven". We don't need to fear these things, we know the outcome! We are privileged to be seeing these things come to pass! Now, more than ever, we need to be doers of the Word!
As well, verse 36 goes on, "Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man."
Let's be praying without ceasing, in faith, for opportunities to further His Kingdom!!!
Humble servant of the King of Kings,
Diane
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