TOPIC: SIGNS OF THE TIMES (V)

Fire Scripture: Matthew 24: 10 – 24

Memory Verse
Luke 21:26 “Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be

Motivational Quote
Spirituality is not determined by biological age but by inner maturity.

Prophetic Word
Your life will daily attract men into the Kingdom, in the name of Jesus.

OUTLINE

Yesterday we looked at persecution and killing of Christians as parts of the signs of the times foretold by Jesus Christ. Another is grand scale hatred of believers. The Bible says, If the world hate you, ye know that it hated, me before it hated you (John 15:18). Because of this hatred, many Christians are being denied of their benefits and legitimate rights. If this is your experience, be sure that your God will fight for you, in Jesus’ name. In addition, in the circle of believers, many shall be offended (Matt. 24:10).

This sign of the times is very touching because there are many people who are turning away from Christ today, giving ridiculously flimsy excuses like ‘when I returned from my trip, nobody came to greet me’; “when my aged father was sick, I prayed for him, yet he died ‘ etc. Many of those taking offence are supposedly old Christians. You, who are reading this devotional today, I hope you are not like that. Brotherly betrayal is another sign of the times.

The way some believers are crushing the hearts of their fellow brethren these days is something unimaginable. The question raised by Prophet Malachi is very relevant. “Have we not all one father? Hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother…?” (Mal 2:10). In a communist country, the communist soldiers arrested a pastor and his disciples- two teenage sisters. On the promise of liberty by the soldiers, the Pastor shot the two sisters dead.

Unfortunately, he too was eventually killed by the soldiers as they asked him to go. Other signs include hatred among Christians; emergence of many false prophets who will deceive many, and the love of many waxing cold because of iniquity. There is also the widespread preaching of the gospel globally which has been enhanced through the internet. “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh”(Luke 21:28). Are you ready for His coming?

MORNING
1. Jesus, the Living Water, purify my life.
2. Corruption from my foundation, be cleared away by fire in the name of Jesus.
3. Spiritual laziness, you shall not prosper in my life, die, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. Arrow of lukewarmness, release my soul and die, in the name of Jesus.
5. Whether the devil likes it or not, I shall not be among his disciples in hell fire, in the name of Jesus.
6. I shall not die with the enemy like Samson, in the name of Jesus.
7. I receive grace to overcome life’s battles and be victorious, in the name of Jesus.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Lam 3:37-66; Lam 4; Lam 5:1-22