Monday March 28, 2011

Read Daniel 12:1. Matt 24: 1-35

Times are tough but the Bible assures us that times will get tougher. As the end approaches and draws near there will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations. Things are going to get a lot worse.

But it’s not a call to pack your bags and head for the hills. It’s a time to hold up our heads for our redemption is near. It’s a time to loudly an unashamedly proclaim that Jesus is coming, repent and believe!

To be so brave and fearless in the face of persecution we need to have an eternal focus. We need to set our eyes on Jesus in the heavenlies. We need to set our heart on Christ above as He reigns in majesty and glory. We need to realise that this life is a small fraction of our eternity. The moment you pass from this world you will be with your Lord and Saviour. The Lord assures us that everyone who’s name is written in the book of life will be delivered.  Be assured and be confident that the Lord will deliver you from this fiery trial. Be certain that the Lord will rescue you from every evil attack and will deliver you safely to His heavenly kingdom. Be sure that you will stand victorious at the resurrection. Your enemies will be defeated. Your cause will be vindicated and you will be delivered!!!  In times of trouble you have eternal hope. Soldier on good Christian!

Let me though, ask you to do something different today. Prayerfully consider ways that you can encourage and support your brothers and sisters in the Lord with these words from Daniel. Who in your congregation needs to be encouraged and supported? How will you do this? Will you send a card, an sms or have coffee with them? How will you be a blessing to another today?

Prayer:-

þ Pray that our Committee of Management would have an eternal kingdom focus and seek to use our funds to grow the Kingdom. Pray that they have wisdom and insight and direct and unified leading from the Lord.

þ Pray that you would have the words of encouragement to share with another.

þ Pray for the India Mission Team. Even though it is primarily a building mission pray that we’ll have opportunities to grow the Kingdom and to encourage our brothers and sisters there.