I have been reading numerous articles from believers and non-believers. The problem is that I can not find much difference in their comments. Don’t get me wrong. They each see the world in a different view but in the end, they all speculate and promote fear to get their points across.
Why are we not encouraged by all that we see going on around us, reported to us, and demanded of us? If it is a wake-up call to Christians to repent and turn away from worldly desires – this is a good thing. It reveals God’s unfailing love calling us back to Him.
If it is a wake-up call to non-believers to open up the door to their heart to Jesus Christ and surrender self-reliance, self-worth, and selfishness, it reveals, “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
If it is a revelation to expose the lies of Satan and how easily people will blindly follow after them – it is a good thing. It reveals God’s love toward us in that He allowed us to see and know truth from lies.
If it is the fulfillment of, “But when these things begin to happen, look up, and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.” – this is a good thing. It reveals God’s unchanging plans and purposes.
There is way too much talk about fear from Christian people who should know better. They speak of the fear of COVID, constitutional rights, election results, hypothetical changes to the way it might be in the future. This fear is not God-honoring. It does not honor and glorify Jesus Christ. It does, however, give fuel and credence to Satan’s lies. This should not be found among us who believe. God loves us. God is in control. God is our refuge and hope in times of trouble. God will never leave us or forsake us. God will give us peace that passes all understanding. God will guide us into paths of righteousness.
If there be any fear, fear for those who deny and reject Jesus Christ and those who have hardened their hearts and minds to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and for those who do not hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit guiding them to repentance.
Seek to make your desire to have Jesus Christ open your hearts and minds to the Love of God, hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit, and the light found in reading His Word. The line in the old hymn “Turn your eyes to Jesus, look full into His wonderful face, and the things of this world will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace”
