Things are quite confusing for many people today. Even those who are serious Christians may find discerning the truth challenging.
Below I have a few points I hope will keep us all on an even keel and filled with peace despite all around us.
- Foremost, if you do not know whether you have been born again and thus are saved, take care of that first. By yourself or with a serious believer, ask the Lord to be the Lord of your life. Ask for forgiveness for your sins. It’s really simple. Paul himself said if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead, you have been saved.
- USE THE HOLY SPIRIT’S GUIDANCE! - If you do not know if you have the Holy Spirit or have been baptized by the Spirit, follow this step. You need the tangible guidance of the Holy Spirit. I hear people say they believe they got the Holy Spirit when they accepted Christ, but generally there is no obvious evidence of that. This is the truth: Anyone filled with and baptized with the Holy Spirit knows it. The Spirit is a badge, a guarantee of your salvation. And he comes with great gifts, such as discernment which helps you determine the truth in situations and speech by others. Remember, the Holy Spirit leads you in all truth and shows you things to come. That guidance is spiritual but it is also tangible. If you do not believe you have been filled with/baptized with the Holy Spirit, get some serious born again, Spirit-filled believer to pray with you for that. Or you can pray yourself seriously for that.
- USE THE BIBLE - Realize in your heart the Bible is true and live as if you believe it. Check any guidance or info you receive from others against the Bible.
- USE THE WARNINGS OF JESUS - Jesus gave some very specific warnings to his disciples – and thus to us – about these days in which we live.
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- “Watch that you are not deceived” – Surely you see the massive deception all around, in some political leaders, television and other media people, entertainers, preachers, and others. . If you hear something from someone – a minister, someone telling you of things to come, whoever – always check what you hear against what the Bible says. If it does not fit, then don’t accept it. I don’t care if the person is famous or not. Doesn’t matter. Just because someone is famous does not automatically make what he says true.
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- “False prophets” – Jesus also warned about false prophets in these days. These would be people who say things about our time or the future that are just not true. Certainly there are so many voices out there that people can easily be misled by all the confusion and statements and supposed prophecies. You have to really think about what to believe and what to accept. The Holy Spirit helps you with that. The Bible helps you with that. You can also discuss some concerns with friends who are serious believers, but remember – they can be confused or misled too. Pick them carefully. This is a difficult time we live in.
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- Jesus also warned there would be people claiming to be the Messiah. Thankfully we aren’t seeing those yet, at least on a major scale. Just remember, Jesus is not going to be down here on earth walking around visibly and teaching and preaching. His next big appearance will be coming in the sky to gather his believers. Then he will be back at the end of the Tribulation to lead his forces in annihilating his enemies at Armageddon.
- USE THE BRAIN, the mind that God has given you. You know there are physical laws on earth God set up long ago that remain in force – gravity for example. You certainly would not step off a cliff expecting to be fine. Well, you have the knowledge and intelligence to realize that truth. So why would you put yourself in obviously dangerous positions? For example, why go out and join an angry mob that is likely to riot. People as we all know get hurt in mobs. Or in this time of coronavirus, why go to a gathering of many people who will be close together? Yes, God can protect you, but he already has given you a mind to make good decisions. Remember, Jesus declared “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”
- USE GOD’S PROTECTION – Use the tools God has given us and I have written about frequently. And remember all that he has given us regarding health and healing. Remember further that you in Jesus’ name can cast out demons. All good advice!!!
- USE GOD’S GUIDANCE - Plan ahead. Ask for guidance from the Lord, from the Father, from the Holy Spirit. Seek to plan in case things get worse where you live. Maybe store up some food and water as people did on the coast when we lived there and they were ready for hurricanes. Maybe think about a place to go if your area suddenly gets really unpleasant. These are not happy thoughts, but then this is wisdom.
- USE THE BIBLE’S WORDS ABOUT JESUS’ RETURN – The Bible is full of information and prophecy about the time of the return of Jesus. Go to the Return of Jesus Resources page on our website to get information on all this. Read the Bible chapters such as Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21, Zechariah 14, Luke 17:20-37, and more.
I expect the Lord to come really soon based on all that has been fulfilled and on all he has told me over the years. But I know that does not necessarily mean in the next few days. It can be a few years too. And we really don’t know how difficult it can get before he comes. Indications from his words and those of Paul and others are that it could get pretty difficult.
Remember, James said we can ask God for wisdom and if we do not doubt he will give it to us. Ask him for the wisdom you need to deal with all that is happening and will happen. Remember too God said to call out to him and he will show us great and hidden things we do not know.
May God bless you in all things.
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