“The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for
destruction. But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. To
those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to
those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume.” 1Cor. 1:18; 2 Cor.
2:16
It’s a crazy world we live in.
Lies, packaged as truths, are difficult to distinguish from
actual fact.
Misguided love (commonly in the form of political
correctness) has taken advantage of Christian kindness, resulting with a “twisted
version of love” clashing with God’s actual definition of love in present day
pandemonium.
Remember:
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his
own opinions
…His heart rages against the Lord. (Prv. 18:2; Prv. 19:3)
Jesus warns us that in the last days, people will be lovers
of themselves and their money, boastful, proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to
their parents, ungrateful, and consider nothing sacred. They will be without
family love, unforgiving, slander others, have no self-control, cruel, hate
what is good, betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and
love pleasure rather than love God. They will always be learning but never able
to acknowledge the truth, as they choose to bend their ears towards inventions,
falsehoods, and fabrications. 2 Tim. 3-4
Good news: God foresaw all of this, and nothing is catching
Him off guard. Everything is happening just as He as said it will. And amidst
it all, Jesus encourages us, time is drawing near, stay alert, keep our head in
all situations, endure hardship, train ourselves to be godly, be alert and diligent
with His matters, give the enemy no opportunity, and guard what He’s entrusted
to our care. 1Tim. 4-5
Difficult? Yes.
Exhausting? Yes.
Worth it? Most definitely!
Quick thought to ponder: Prv. 16:2 tells us that a man’s
ways “seem” innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord.
We each make daily choices.
Where are our small choices leading us? Towards God or away
from God?
Jesus is coming soon. May we be ready. The Son of Man will
come at an hour when we do not expect Him. He is bringing His reward with Him
to repay all people according to what they have done. (Matt. 24:44; Rev. 22:12)
Amen.
Much love and hugs this week. May we LOVE people with God’s
love and not some illegitimate imitation. We’re in this together, may He grant
us understanding and vision to navigate this tricky world we live in!
~Shaun and Betsy
