When These Things Begin to Happen

When These Things Begin to Happen

Matthew 24:33   ³³ So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

What “things” was Jesus talking of?  He was speaking of wars and rumors of war, and false prophets. The only way to keep from being deceived is to focus on Christ Jesus and His words. The nations and Kingdoms “other countries” will proclaim war against each other and there will be famine and earthquakes in many parts of the world.

There will be pestilences, which are sickness like the flu and other illnesses, another part of the signs there will be iniquity, and the love of many shall become cold.

I don’t know when God will send his son Jesus to take us out by the rapture, but all the signs are here upon us. Signs like there were in the days of Noah.

Genesis 6:5   ⁵ And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

This is an example of what is going on in the whole world, with the exception of the few righteous Christians that trust and serve God.

It was the same with Sodom and Gomorrah, they were so evil and out of touch with God until there was no hope of saving them. God is saying to America and other countries, humble yourselves and live righteous before me, and I will heal your land.

It seems to me that the iniquity is getting worse with each passing day, the rumors of ware are building up as well. Hatred among the people is swelling as well as hatred between the nations. It appears that we are getting closer to the end times, the end of the age of grace.

Matthew 24:14   ¹⁴ And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Jesus said that before he returns the good news about the kingdom, which is the message of salvation would be preached throughout the world.

This was the disciples mission, and today it is ours. Jesus talked about the end times and final judgment to show his followers the urgency of spreading the good news of salvation to everyone.

Have you noticed how many of the TV evangelists are now world wide with their ministry. It too is a sign. The message of salvation is reaching the whole world. Our time on earth is slowly ticking away. The time is near whether you accept it or not.

Because of the lack of hope there are a lot of suicides and drug abuse. Satan has stolen their hope. He is having a field day keeping people away from God.

God has said heaven and earth shall disappear, but my word shall remain forever.

Mark 13:23   ²³ But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

Jesus warned us that the end times will be difficult and not fall away. If we keep our relationship with Christ, we will  be prepared to remain faithful till the end.

In the days of Jesus and his disciples the world seemed so permanent.

In these days many fear it’s self-destruction by nuclear war. Jesus told us that even if the earth passes away His truth of His words will never change or be abolished.

Mark 13:29-33   ²⁹ So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

³⁰ Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

³¹ Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

³² But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

³³ Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

³⁴ For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

³⁵ Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:

Jesus said, we will see these things coming to pass, yet no one knows the hour or the day, only the father know.

Are you willing to take a chance on tomorrow, or even tonight? Even while you sleep, Heaven is real and hell is real, which do you choose.

Accept Jesus as Lord and Savior and spend eternity with him.

What Shall I Do When I'm Hurting

What Shall I Do When I'm Hurting

We are living in a world of hurt. But there is hope in the midst of hurting.

Yes, because there is a God who cares and who promises to protect and provide.

The question is why do we hurt? Why does God allow it?

How long can I hang on? How long until things change?

This is one of the reasons why I like to teach and raise up a solid teaching of Gods word.

God’s word can bring comfort to ones life, whether it is pain or illness from a physical situation or a financial melt down.

Some of the things we face daily are depression, feeling discouraged, and feeling impatient.

We even sometimes get so low we start doubting God.

So what do you do when you are at the point that you don’t know what to do?

Sometimes you might think you are sure about what you need to do; then fear shows up.

Isaiah 41:10   ¹⁰ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Another time you want to make a decision but lack the courage to step out in faith.

When you feel uncertain about making a decision, know in your heart that God will give you the courage you need.

Seek Gods will. Pray, meditate in His word. These prayer times sometimes give us the certainty we need.

Psalms 27:14   ¹⁴ Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

God will give you strength for every situation you face.

When you rely on His power, you will run and not be weary, that’s Gods promise to you.

Let’s say your facing financial difficulties, financial problems can build up incredible stress, worry and anxiety.

You can get so preoccupied about how you will ever pay these bills off.

Turning to God for wisdom and direction is a vital step toward financial freedom.

His word is filled with the knowledge and insight you need for getting through these tough times.

Matthew 6:31-33   ³¹ Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

³² (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

³³ But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

God knows your needs and will provide in ways you can’t even imagine.

Ephesians 3:20   ²⁰ Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

He has promised to supply all your needs, according to the riches of His perfect knowledge, unlimited power an unshakeable love for you.

Psalms 34:10   ¹⁰ The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek theLord shall not want any good thing.

One of the things we really need to do is totally surrender our lives to God. Trust in Him. Meditate on Him and His will for your life.

The word surrender means: an act of yielding or giving up our way of doing things and going to God and seeking His way of doing things.   

Sometimes after people reach a certain age they start thinking I’ve worked all my life and I don’t have a thing to show for it.

Then either Anger or depression starts showing up.

Ephesians 4:26-27   ²⁶ Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

²⁷ Neither give place to the devil.

Don’t ever let anger control your thoughts. Anger and depression will cause you to want to give up.

So what do you do? When you don’t know what to do, go to God, and say to God, I surrender all.

When you surrender all you have to God, you will get all that God has for you.

stay in the word,

Brother Andy