The journey for many has been long, and tiring. Some
want to give up and others want to quit, and some want to stay stuck in the
past. A word of encouragement is needed in this season. So many are in hardships,
trials, tribulations, and despair. Our nation is in a state of crisis, and the world
is experiencing violence, persecution, famine, and wars. Our nation and the world
are all seeing in increase in violence and natural disasters. It is not an easy
time for many. Many Christians are falling away from their faith, and some Christians
are trying to compromise with the culture’s beliefs. If we keep our eyes
focused on the things in this world, we will surely want to give up; the world
is not offering us much hope.
In the last days, the enemy will try and win as many
souls to his kingdom. Some will get so
weary in the last days that will fall prey to the enemy’s deception. Many will be deceived including Christians.
Now is not the time to be a lukewarm Christian and compromise your beliefs. You
may be experiencing trials and heartaches, and feel like giving up, even going
back to your old ways. You may feel like giving up your faith because you are
not seeing many of your prayers being answered, and you are wondering where God
is at in all this. While the world seems out of control and maybe even your
life, God is still in control.
He
who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Revelation
22:20
We don’t know the hour or the day of Christ return,
but Jesus is coming soon and unexpectedly. Quickly, means at any moment. God is
also trying to get as many people to His Kingdom before He comes, we are
experiencing a spiritual battle like never before. There is a fight for your
soul and for your loved ones. That is why you may be experiencing such battles
in your life, the enemy hopes to defeat you in this last hour and that you
would turn from your faith and denounce Christ. Did this not happen to Peter?
Did he say he would never reject Christ and yet he did three times! The enemy is clever and he knows how to
wear you down.
The book of Revelation ends with an urgent request, “Come, Lord Jesus!” In a world of
problems, persecution, evil, and immortality, Christ calls us to endure in our
faith. Revelation is a book about hope. It shows that no matter what happens on
earth, God is in control. It promises that evil will not last forever, and it depicts
the wonderful reward that is waiting for those who believe in Jesus Christ as
their Savior. There is a day coming of glorious wonder for all who have
remained faithful to the end.
For
you yourself know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the
night. 1 Thessalonians 5:2
The day of the Lord is a future time when God will
intervene directly and dramatically in world affairs. Christ will judge sin and
set up His eternal Kingdom. This world is not all there is. There will be a
time coming of a new heaven and earth. All of the pain and suffering will come
to an end. Hold on to your faith and don’t give up, this will not go on
forever. This home on earth is temporary and everything in it is temporary. We
are spirit beings created to last until eternity with God the Father in our
eternal homes. Don’t give up on God and don’t give up your faith. Remain
faithful to the end.
Don’t
go back to your old life and don’t compromise your beliefs to fit the culture’s
beliefs.
The Lord will use all that you have been through to
help others follow God. If you are feel like giving up and quitting, ask God
for His strength and His rest for you. Ask Him to show you what you need to do
in your life. There is a plan and a purpose for you, even if you don’t see it
or feel like there is.
