Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1 v 5:
"For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but
also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what
manner of men we were among you for your sake."
In these turbulent days which people refer to as the last
days, these days really started after Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven. Those
who have read in my blog about the vision I had of the events that happened
before the world was formed, know that as 1 day equals 1000 years so does the
time span of this world. Six of God's days is equal to 6000 years. 2 Peter 3 v
8-9.
The "last days" refer to the last two days
equal to 2000 years since the death and resurrection of Jesus. In these last
days the Holy Ghost has been sent as the Father promised, to equip us with
gifts like tongues and prophecy to help us through the tough times.
Our gospel comes with power. Jesus healed the sick and
cast out demons, opened blind eyes while walking among the people of Israel.
Then He preached to them because He had their attention. He healed incurable
diseases like leprosy and the miracles gave them hope and gave His gospel
power.
When He ascended the Holy Ghost came and the ability to
do all Jesus had done and greater works than these. Jesus was confined to one
place and time without any modern media. We have Jesus in our hearts; many
millions of hearts everywhere. We have social media which has enhanced the
spread of the truth about Jesus into lands where Bibles and missionaries are
forbidden.
We have much assurance from our Lord that our prayers are
heard and answered; we witness the healings; deliverance from drugs and alcohol
and other problems. We know Jesus will return as He promised and we know the
time is not far off. Many do not know or understand what is happening or the
significance of it. That is our work for the kingdom - to be ambassadors who
spread the advantages of our home country (Heaven) around the world.
We need to share the gospel; the power; the Holy Spirit
to give them much assurance for the trials which lie ahead. We have a
testimony, a faith, a love that will uplift and encourage those in need. If you
have been saved 40 years and your only testimony is about how you got saved,
you need to be more pro-active. Share these Bible studies or study the Bible
and write your own but don't vegetate.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You have kept every promise to
us and this gives us much assurance. Help us to spread this assurance to the
fearful and the lost. In Jesus' name. Amen.