“What in the world is going on?” Or should we say, “What is going on in the world?” There are scientific explanations. There are explanations from the medical staff with many variables and opinions. There are political explanations with varying amounts of “spin.” There are even many “conspiracy” theories. Some that are pretty “wild.” New daily information and changes in policy and results keep many glued to the news to see what the next and best solution will be. May I suggest a different approach and response.
Isaiah 26:3 states, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Psalms 56:3, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
For those who know the prophecy recorded in the Bible about the future, there is an understanding of the times in which we live. I Timothy 4:1, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the last times, some shall depart from the faith…” II Timothy 3:1, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” The list that follows in the next four verses contains, “Having a form of godliness…” A departure from the faith and only a form (façade) of the real thing. What would God have us to do? How would God have us to be? Paul told Timothy to “Preach the word:…”. He told him to “…be an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Our peace and our faith will not only help and strengthen us, but they will be the healing and help to those around us.
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men, the Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philppians 4:4-8
In I Chronicles 12:32 there were “men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do:”. I will be speaking about this text in the following video. God blessed Abraham and then made him a blessing. May the Lord use us in these difficult days to be an example and a blessing for His glory.