The last two short articles I wrote, reflect a very important aspect to our sojourn here on this earth, in these last of days. Are our hearts in the right place? The subtle entrapments that are already coming upon those who dwell on this earth are taking their toll, whether you believe in God or not. They are taking their toll in personal lives and relationships.
Divorce and remarriage abound, even amongst believers. We do what we want, when we want and label it the will of God. The truth of the Lord Jesus words are coming to pass, (See Luke 21.)
25 And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth [there will be] distress (trouble and anguish) of nations in bewilderment and perplexity [without resources, left wanting, embarrassed, in doubt, not knowing which way to turn] at the roaring (the echo) of the tossing of the sea, 26 Men swooning away or expiring with fear and dread and apprehension and expectation of the things that are coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken and caused to totter."
The apostle Paul says, " they will be lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God..." In other words, self centered, self motivated. Consideration of God is shunned, laughed at, mocked and jeered at.
Jesus said, "he who endures to the end, that one will be saved". Are our hearts in the right place? Do we love God with ALL our heart, soul, mind and strength? He does not play second fiddle to anyone, father, mother, brother, sister, wife or husband, no, none.
The love of many will grow cold, our affection for Christ will wane and fade. Christ will no longer be the One many hold dear to. The sifting of the true and false is upon us. Let us all examine our hearts and see if we are holding to the faith. May the grace of God be with us, that grace that teaches us to say no to unrighteousness and ungodliness.
Divorce and remarriage abound, even amongst believers. We do what we want, when we want and label it the will of God. The truth of the Lord Jesus words are coming to pass, (See Luke 21.)
25 And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth [there will be] distress (trouble and anguish) of nations in bewilderment and perplexity [without resources, left wanting, embarrassed, in doubt, not knowing which way to turn] at the roaring (the echo) of the tossing of the sea, 26 Men swooning away or expiring with fear and dread and apprehension and expectation of the things that are coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken and caused to totter."
The apostle Paul says, " they will be lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God..." In other words, self centered, self motivated. Consideration of God is shunned, laughed at, mocked and jeered at.
Jesus said, "he who endures to the end, that one will be saved". Are our hearts in the right place? Do we love God with ALL our heart, soul, mind and strength? He does not play second fiddle to anyone, father, mother, brother, sister, wife or husband, no, none.
The love of many will grow cold, our affection for Christ will wane and fade. Christ will no longer be the One many hold dear to. The sifting of the true and false is upon us. Let us all examine our hearts and see if we are holding to the faith. May the grace of God be with us, that grace that teaches us to say no to unrighteousness and ungodliness.
