Scripture: Mark 13 v 7 - 8: "And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows."This very morning the rumours of wars have suddenly escalated. The U.S. Air force have bombed an Iranian base in Syria because of their attack that killed an American contractor and wounded five others.
Shortly afterwards Israel bombed Aleppo International Airport in Syria, which happens to be the main site for incoming aid for the recent earthquake disaster. I am not sure why it was bombed yet.
The municipalities in France are in flames as protesters are incandescent with rage about the rise in pensionable age to 62. And Dmitry Medvedev, Russian Security Minister, is shining his nukes at Germany for threatening to arrest Putin if he steps on their territory.
This is quite an alarming early morning report. It fits in perfectly with the above scripture. The words of Jesus declaring it as the beginnings of sorrows. He says we must not let our hearts be troubled as these things have to be done.
It is coinciding with the growing and spreading revival to different parts of the world. The photo of an entire Islamic community in the Philippines turning to Jesus and being baptized in the sea en masse is a joy to behold.
The world as we know it is rapidly changing into a polarization of West against East. The word being whispered is that on 1 August 2023, the BRICS nations will, with the agreement of Saudi Arabia and Iran, conquer forever the petrodollar purchasing of oil. This will cause a major upheaval in the finances of the West whose banks are already under severe strain.
When Jesus says don't panic these things must happen, we have to trust Him. These are the end times and we must expect the unexpected. The pandemic kickstarted this new turn of events. Earthquakes, record snowfalls across North America, floods over southern Africa, war in Ukraine.
Joint military naval exercises in South China Sea first China, Russia and South Africa followed by Japan and the USA. This made Dear Leader in North Korea so excited he fired some ballistic missiles to show his enthusiasm. Nations are rising against nations as Jesus said they would.
If He knew 2000 years ago He also had a plan for us to endure these things. Are we believing Him and making preparations to weather the changes that are coming. He does not want us to hoard mountains of food, or sell everything and live in a cave.
He wants us to draw closer to Him and to those we love. Build up our finances in secure savings. One advisor said this week that we should buy Silver. All the missiles being detonated in Ukraine each contain 30lbs of silver. It's value is going to soar.
Let's get our house in order by reducing our debts instead of buying expensive new toys. Let us be sensible and not extravagant. Let us help others where we can. Let us love one another as Jesus loves us.
If this is God's plan unfolding we cannot pray to prevent it. We are living in the last days and should have complete faith in the Lord. The end is not yet but we are not blind to it coming. Spiritually we should be mature and full of zeal for whatever the Lord requires of us.
Embrace the flowing revival and be refreshed by the Holy Spirit. Allow Him to use you to uplift the fallen and bring them into the Body of Christ. Open your home to Bible studies and prayer meetings. Fill those empty hearts with the pure love of Jesus.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we will not be afraid because You are in full control of this Earth. The people of the world who were trapped in false religions are turning towards Your Kingdom. It is a time of great and sudden change. Help us to help them to know You. In Jesus' name. Amen.