Scripture: Psalms 146 v 8 - 10: "The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD."
Acts 17 v 6 - 7: "And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;
7 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus."
When we speak of the world in Biblical terms it does not refer to this planet, Earth, but to a system run from behind the scenes by an arch-fiend called Satan, or the Devil, the great red Dragon or the Serpent. He used to be Lucifer one of God's three Archangels. The other two are Gabriel and Michael.
Gabriel is the Heavenly Messenger. He warned Lot to get out of the city of Sodom as God was about to destroy it with a huge blast of fire and brimstone. He helped Daniel understand the future events he had prophesied. He told Mary she was to give birth to God's only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
These events were upside down times for sure. As was the Flood in which pairs of all the animals and 8 humans were saved. Everything Jesus did turned the world upside down. Especially the Pharisees because He turned the Law on its head as well. He gave depth to the Ten Commandments and healed on the Sabbath.
Michael is a guardian and protector of Israel. They are Satan's target and need all the divine assistance they can get. A manifestation of Michael's power is the Iron Dome and David's Sling. They prevent many of the missiles and rockets from causing injuries and damage in Israel.
The people of the world are those who have not been born again, nor translated out of spiritual darkness into the Light of Jesus. Jesus says that these end times before He returns are like the days of Lot and Noah ie very evil.
We see this evil daily on social media, news broadcasts, newspaper headlines and with our own eyes. The world seems filled with madness, warlike politicians, corrupt governments, huge fraudulent ponzi schemes, sexual scandals amongst priests and counsellors, and all the senators, esteemed men and women, famous billionaires that visited Epstein's Island of horrors. Plus the additional horrors of the Diddy Parties and the trial.
The rise of militant religions, anarchy, communism, socialism which are all causing chaos in economies, nations, trade tariffs, and in poor communities struggling to survive on next to nothing. God sees this as evil and says in His Word He will turn them upside down.
On this past Sunday our travels were held up by a mob blocking the highway. They were part of the very poor communities that have insufficient water supply. They were staging a protest by turning thousands of people's travel plans upside down. How this increase in unsympathetic irritation helps their cause is hard to discern.
In contrast, in Acts 17, we see the worldly people complaining that Christians are turning the world upside down. Christians are proclaiming Jesus and that He will soon return. He certainly turned Israel upside down 2000 years ago until they crucified Him to try put an end to it!
1 Corinthians 2 v 7 - 9: "But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
Here we see God's wisdom and mysteries were ordained BEFORE the world came into being. The world leaders, and the satanic hierarchy, never knew about that or they would never have crucified Jesus! Why not? Because they never knew He would rise from the dead and become the firstfruits or prototype of a new creation, born again Christians.
These New Creations have the ability to turn this world upside down! They do, and some are bold enough to go forth and be the peculiar "no longer human" beings that can do exploits in the name of Jesus Christ.
Believers will cast out demons, speak with tongues of men and angels, handle serpents without being bitten, poison shall not kill them, they will heal the sick. They will do miracles and prophesy. They will have extraordinary faith to do the impossible.
It takes faith in Jesus - real faith - to walk as He walked and talk as He talked. There is chaos around the world as seventy volcanoes are erupting across the globe with more building up for an eruption. Including an undersea Caldera 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, USA. Tsunamis come to mind!
Jesus is coming soon and the world will be turned upside down for sure as the righteous rejoice while the Holy Spirit is poured out on all nations in a global revival beyond anything ever seen before. People are already being raised up by God in different ministries and empowered to be instruments the Lord can use when revival comes.
It's not just Peter's shadow that will heal the sick and lame, or cause demons to flee! Thousands or even millions of freshly born again Christians will be enabled to do this. Pubs will close, brothels will be empty, hospitals will have space for more unused beds, and politicians on the bad side will take extended vacations on remote islands.
The overwhelming joy of salvation will flow like a river in full flood carrying everyone in massive stadiums ringing with the victorious songs. Songs like Come Jesus Come and Our God is an Awesome God will blast forth continuously and sinners will be converted by the thousands. What a time of rejoicing it will be.
Upside down turmoil for the unsaved and the wicked who resist salvation. They will try to hide under rocks to shield themselves from Jesus when He arrives. His holiness and power terrify them and they have no answers. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Hallelujah Jesus is coming back again and we must be ready. We must gather in those on the outside who do not know, who are busy with worldly things, and share the truth with them because soon it will be too late. Let us turn the world upside down and shake them loose of their chains to be free to live forever with God in Heaven. In Jesus' name. Amen.