A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY
INTRODUCTION
A time of uncertainty can be ascertained on a global front with many perplexed as to what lies ahead in a troubled world, looking for man to be their savior, but overlooking the fact that God is our benefactor, through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ!
Apostle Paul wrote: We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast (struck) down, but not destroyed (2 Corinthians 4:8-9. There is an evilness arising that is bringing in a time of anxiousness for those who are not firmly implanted in the Peace-giver!
Jesus said: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world
gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid
(John 14:27).
A Time of Uncertainty
Distortion of Truth
A time of uncertainty has led many to take their eyes off the only true source of comfort with a pathway of peace being outweighed by the enemy of one’s soul (Satan and his cohorts). He is seeking to capture one’s attention through the allurement of worldly entertainment, appeasement of the flesh, rather than a godly pursuit. The opening of such an avenue is greatly enhanced by an electronic age that was created for the betterment of mankind but has become a tool of Satan towards promotion of ungodly agenda.
The internet has become the dictionary by which many seek information rather than godly sources long ago established; social media is establishing bias views, helping to distort the truth, with the ungodly benefiting its use as a tool towards promotion of ungodliness rather than godly influence. The evilness of man has been enhanced, as the pre-Flood days of Noah, Sodom and Gomorrah, and Babylon the hold of every foul spirit.
Lawlessness Shall
Abound
Jesus described a time of uncertainty; He said there would be religious deception, political unrest, natural disasters, wars, and the persecutions of believers in Him; in the face of such Jesus encouraged the believer to persevere in faithfulness. Jesus said: Because iniquity (lawlessness) shall abound, the love of many shall wax (grow) cold; but he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved (Matthew 24:12-13).
A time of uncertainty can take one’s eyes off the Lord; seeking man as the source of solution, when in reality there is only one Peace-giver able to control the hand of fate, offering a eternal solution rather than temporal! Jesus extended an invitation to all; in addressing a church that had drawn away from Him: I stand at the door (door of one’s heart), and knock; of any man hear my voice, and open the door (only you can), I will come in to him, and will sup (dine) with him, and he with me (Revelation 3:20).
Distress of Nations
A time of uncertainty will prevail as one hears what is happening on a global scale, through the marvel of an electronic age reporting wars, disasters, and the woes of mankind being unleashed, possibly by God himself, who is giving man one last chance towards repentance prior to devastation.
Jesus said: There shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea, and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after the things coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken (Luke 22:25-26).
Jude revealed a time the Lord will come with ten thousands of his saints to execute judgment upon all, and to convince (convict) all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of their hard speeches (harsh things) which ungodly sinners have spoken against him (Jude 1:14-15).
Day of Judgment
Apostle Peter revealed: Whereby the world that then was (pre-Flood days of Noah), being overflowed with water perished; but the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word, are kept in store (reserved) unto fire against (until) the day of judgment and perdition (destruction) of ungodly men (2 Peter 3:6-7).
Peter gave reason why this has yet to happen: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise (destruction of the ungodly), as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night (totally unexpected by some); in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also, and the works that are therein shall be burned up (2 Peter 3:9-10).
Promise to the Believer
A time of uncertainty is replaced by assurance, to the believer in Christ. Apostle Peter declared: Nevertheless we (the believer) according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness (a far cry from what we are experiencing today). Wherefore, seeing that we you look for such things, be diligent that you may be of found of him in peace, without spot (sin), and blameless (2 Peter 3:13:14).
Peter issued a warning: Beware lest you also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness (faithfulness), but grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:17). A time of uncertainty is replaced with certainty through salvation of the soul, upon acceptance of Christ into one’s heart and life!
Seeking to Dominate
Despite all the promises of God’s Word towards eternal peace; man continues to point the way to a time of uncertainty as one sees daily events unfold that are far from peace. There are those who are seeking to dominate the world, with force if necessary, or by promising what they cannot deliver.
Sin is being promoted as pleasure and desirable, while the Word of God remains less of an influence, as man embraces worldly attributes that draws one further from God. The church, along with once godly nations, are being deceived into acceptance by embracing secular values of the world rather than the Unadulterated (Pure) Word of God. The ungodliness of man, promoted as healthy and desirable, is an avenue that is gaining acceptability.
Massing of Evilness
The Prophet Amos revealed there will be a time that the fruit of righteousness will be turned into hemlock (Amos 6:12). It is interesting to note that the word hemlock refers to a plant that poison is derived from. Poison infects or pollutes the body until injury, illness, or death results. We are witnessing a massing of evilness seeking to outweigh the righteousness of God.
There is an inroad being laid, which is gaining ground on a daily basis, that encourages acceptance of homosexuality, same sex marriage, and transgenderism as a way of life, through condemned in God’s Word. Godly leadership of the past is being replaced by ungodly men and women promoting such agenda; even enhancing rulings and laws to help promote such as normal, when in reality it is an abomination in the sight of God!
Hands of a Sovereign
God
The destiny of nations is still in the hands of a sovereign God. Sin shortens the existence of both governments and individuals. It was noted that unless we heed the lessons of history (Biblical instruction), a calamity can come upon us as suddenly and even more devastating than came to the God-defying Belshazzar and his drunken associates who were weighed in the balances and found wanting (Daniel 5:26-28).
Have we been weighed in the balance and found wanting by pursuing a pathway contrary to God’s Word? Have we embraced the sinfulness of mankind through acceptance of adulterous ways being promoted in a time of uncertainty? If so, God offered has offered a solution through His Word!
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14). It was noted that while this promise was originally given to King Solomon regarding the people of Israel, it is applicable to all who will call on the Lord in repentance and faith!
A Global Picture
A time of uncertainty is published through electronic means that paints a global picture of daily occurrences; it will be that same avenue that will report God’s destructive nature to the world of the ungodly; even up to its final demise! I believe, as man withdraws from God’s umbrella of protection and provision, through acceptance of ungodly ways, partial judgments will be forthcoming, as a prelude towards repentance.
It is God’s desire that a Nineveh type repentance take place rather than His judgmental stroke. Scripture reveals that Jonah (a prophet of God) went to Nineveh, according to the Word of the Lord, and cried out, saying; yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown (destroyed) (Jonah 3:4). Nineveh’s response is what God would hope for any unrepentant people.
The people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth (a sign of repentance) from the greatest of them, even to the least of them (Jonah 3:5). God saw their works (repentance), that they turned from their evil way; and God repented (relented) of the evil, that he said that he would do to them, and did it not (Jonah 3:10).
Uncertainty Replaced
with Certainty
A time of uncertainty does not have to captivate one’s soul. Scripture reveals: God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son (the Lord Jesus Christ), that whosoever believed in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). He that believes in him is not condemned; but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God (John 3:18).
Apostle John wrote: He that believes on the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ) has everlasting life and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides (remains) on him (John 3:36). No eternal saving of the soul; rather confinement in the place called Hell, the eternal abode of the unbelieving. Again, it is not God’s desire that any should perish all should come to repentance!
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