Brace Yourselves- God

[Dan Knight]

  A bold statement indeed.  Gives the idea that God Himself delivered this ominous message.  As though some imminent threat was nearby,  and He is giving us a heads up.  I leave those determinations to the reader.

  It's not hard to see that our world is in chaos. . The tension is thick such that it's affecting the general population at levels I have not seen before. 

Christian Folk know this very well.  For that reason I'll not go into specifics about the state of the world. 

 We Christian Folk understand what it means to brace ourselves,  and how to, per God's instruction. 

Truth is our preparation for what comes. We firmly believe that with our lives.

But what of the non Christian? I've talked with many over the years.  They share one common element . Fear of the unpredictable, fear of that which is unknown to them.

Many non-Christian Folk have 'secured' their lives on a foundation of self developed surety.  As of late that very foundation has been shook violently. 

Christian Folk understand that. Matt 7:24-27  "

. ²⁶ And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. ²⁷ And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

This can apply to individuals all the way to nations and everything in between. 

The common aspect between the wise man of :24 and the foolish man of :26 is what this writing is about.

:24 "everyone who hears these words of Mine..."

:26 "..everyone who hears these words of Mine..."

Hears these words of Mine. Powerfull statement. 

That's where we, Christian Folk,  come in.  

The Great Commission

¹⁸ Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you...”

We are His Voice. We are to make sure that the world hears His Words. Hears Truth. 

In this chaotic world,  everyone is claiming to possess Truth.  When in error it causes fear. 

We don't preach fear, for in God there is no fear, and we are certainly in God and He in us, amen?

We preach Truth.  Truth will overcome fear. (David and Goliath,  the 3 thrown into the furnace are a couple of examples).

Where do we start? Find out their fear and bring Truth into it.

Example:  THE LIE- Russia has threatened the entire world with Armageddon.  Russia says that they are prepared to live a post apocalyptic world where in they are comfortable while the rest of the world lives in a "zombie " existence. 

We can see how this causes stress and enviable panic. Politicians in this country are trying to capitalize on these fears. Our nation is divided like I have not ever witnessed. 

That's where Christian Folk come in. 

The Truth- Russia is incapable of bringing Armageddon because it's not Russias to bring in. 

Rev 19:1-21

 ¹⁶ And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

We believe these things because He told us.

The terror to come is by God.  And not for hate of human beings. 

So where some may have hit a wall of fear and cannot continue, we preach the truth which can set them free.

David and Goliath. Goliath had the Hebrew army frozen in fear. David spoke the Truth about God which slew the giant.  The Army of God had their courage restored and courageously pursued the enemy. 

 

 

Isaiah 41:10

¹⁰ Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

[Sower]

21 minutes ago, Dan Knight said:

It's not hard to see that our world is in chaos. . The tension is thick such that it's affecting the general population at levels I have not seen before. 

This too will pass.

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Do we believe what God hath said?   God is Light. His promises are true.

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.