But
understand this, that in the last days there will come times of
difficulty. 2nd
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
