Spoiler Alert

But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2^nd Timothy 3:1

If you follow the news you have seen the difficulty our nation is in. We are more polarized and divided than anytime since our American Civil War. We are definitely in times of great difficulty.

Students of Scripture will not be surprised when 2000 years ago Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said in the last days people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness but denying its power (2nd Timothy 3:1-9). Sounds like it just came off a news feed of today, doesn't it? 

What does it all mean and how does Jesus commend us to live in these perilous times? He said He had all authority and to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey Him, promising to ever be with us (Matthew 28:18-20).

But what can we do now? It is obvious what 60 years of the majority remaining silent has brought our nation. To say Christians shouldn't speak up and get involved in the operation of our city, state, and federal governments rather defeats the purpose. Everything we do revolves around laws enacted by those governmental branches. Do you want to have a say in how you're treated? Be involved in the process. Be heard through voice or vote. I'm not telling anyone which political party to belong to or how to vote. Study the character of God and decide for yourself.

Inspired Scripture teaches God will remain in complete control of all things and will judge Earth's wickedness with righteous judgment. Then Jesus will return to Earth with His saints (All who have believed in Him), and His righteous kingdom will be established forever.

We can only keep our eyes on Jesus and the prize of life eternal, studying the Word of God to know how we should think, act, and be ready to answer anyone who asks us about our faith. Whatever happens may we not be overcome with 'world worry.'

As bad as things can look, take heart. The final book has been written. The Book of Revelation. Receive a blessing by reading and studying it (Revelation 1:3). Spoiler Alert: We win!

Ken