Wisdom in the End

Jesus spoke to His disciples about the Signs of the End of Times. But before any of this happens, they’ll arrest you, hunt you down, and drag you to court and jail. It will go from bad to worse, dog-eat-dog, everyone at your throat because you carry my name. You’ll end up on the witness stand, called to testify. Make up your mind right now not to worry about it. I’ll give you the words and wisdom that will reduce all your accusers to stammers and stutters. You’ll even be turned in by parents, brothers, relatives and friends. Some of you will be dilled. There’s no telling who will hate you because of me. Even so, every detail of your body and soul—even the hairs of your head!—is in my care; nothing of you will be lost. Staying with it—that’s what is required. Stay with it to the end. You won’t be sorry; you’ll be saved.  Luke 21: 12-19 The Message

Is this the Gate to your future?
Garden of Gethsemane - Jerusalem

To know what will happen in the future is the desire of so many people. I’ve come to the point where I’m just trusting the Lord…to take care of me, my family, friends and neighbors. Our lives here in the United States are so blessed…and we generally feel so safe. I know a few people who don’t even lock their doors—whether they are home or not. I lock mine—am I not trusting the Lord in that? Who knows? The thing I know is that the Lord has promised to never leave me or forsake me (Hebrews 13:5) and I trust Him in that promise. He has not promised that everything will be rosy—but He will provide for our needs. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things (food and clothes) shall be added to you…Matthew 6:33. The next verse goes on to tell us that each day has enough trouble of its own. That assures me…there will be difficulties ahead. Brace yourself. Don’t worry, be surprised, afraid or bogged down when it comes. Hang in there. You are not alone—everyone has problems. Don’t be anxious is a theme in the Bible. Matthew 6:25, 27, 34 and Luke 10:41. And when the end comes…if we’re still here on earth—don’t worry. The Lord Himself—as the Holy Spirit—will give us words to say—to defend ourselves and Him! Those words will leave our accusers speechless—unable to refute themselves. Remember…He will never leave us or forsake us. That includes not only our bodies—but our souls, minds and thus our voices, too. I am warmed by that thought—like being hugged. I don’t mind being alone—but there is security in knowing that someone is near to protect and give advice. For me, that is God Himself. How about you?

Prayer ~ Lord, thank you for the assurance once again that You will never leave us or forsake us…and that You will be there to defend us…giving us wise words to speak, in Your defense if necessary.

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All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

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