One topic I never discuss in these Devotionals is
eschatology, or the study of the end times. Bible prophesy is a fascinating
subject. One of my dearest friends in the ministry is Perry Stone Jr. from
Cleveland TN. Perry is one of the world's finest Bible prophecy teachers.
My ministry was responsible for producing television specials with Perry
over the years that were viewed by millions of people on Christian and
secular television. I also helped Perry launch his new weekly television
program that is now on many fine Christian stations nationwide. As much as
I love Perry, prophecy is still highly subjective. There is much mystery in
the Word, and many, many differing views on this subject. It is the one
subject that you really cannot say someone is wrong, since it is yet to
happen. While I have personal views on the end times, and while I enjoy
Bible prophesy, my emphasis has always been on NOW...those things that we
absolutely know for sure from God's Word and our personal daily walk and
responsibilities as His children.
In light of the newest terrorist attacks on the US overseas, and the
escalating problems in the Mideast, many people are seeing history, even
bible prophesy unfold before their eyes. If these events mean anything to
you personally, this is the message they are screaming out. There is no
more time to play. There is no more time to be apathetic about our faith.
There is no more time to allow ourselves to be distracted by the enemy who
uses division in the body, our own personal weaknesses to keep us from
serving God. My friend, the battle cry has clearly sounded. The trumpet of
warning is clearly being blown for all to hear. The events that are
unfolding in our nation, around the world, right before our very eyes is
God's way of saying..."NOW my children, prepare yourselves and this world
for the return of Christ!!!". We can never lose sight of the big picture.
Jesus Christ is coming soon. In the twinkling of an eye. Are we really
ready for that? Is this world really ready for that?
One of my number one goals, as I have shared before, is to help you translate
your faith in Christ into your daily, real world life. You see, the
enemies 1 weapon is to get us so caught up in our weaknesses, problems,
cares of this life, that we become virtually ineffective for service in
God's army. When he can get your focus on yourself instead of your service,
he has won. He has taken you out of the game. That is why we must get a
handle on our own lives, so that we can effectively minister to others. We
must rise above our problems, so that we can effectively help others rise
above their problems. I have many friends that are involved in multilevel
marketing organizations. I think it is a creative and very legitimate way
to make money, if the company and their products and/or services are legit.
The key to success in the MLM world is mobilizing people. helping them
overcome their issues so that they can effectively help others in their
downlines be productive. That is the crux of success in that world. For me
personally, that is exactly what God has called me to do with my life, but
not for an organization and for money, but for the Kingdom of God and to
fulfill His plan for my life. It is time for the people of God to stand up,
become bold, and share with this dying and lost world the message that there
is hope and everlasting life through God's son Jesus Christ!
I love you and care about you very much. I have received so much mail in
the last day or so from people concerned about the events unfolding around
the world. Let me simply say this. Only God knows the hour, minute, second
of Christ's return. Until then, He has given us very clear instructions
that we are to be about His business until that glorious moment. You do not
have to be a Biblical scholar to read passages that tell us clearly we are
in the last days. His coming is very soon. Now more than ever we need to
get past our own problems, because God needs His children, all His children
on the front lines. Just like our brave men and women of the armed services
put their lives on the line daily in defense of our great nation, our
Commander in Chief is asking each one in His army to do likewise. This is
not a video game. The stakes are eternal life versus eternal damnation. Too
many of God's children are AWOL at this critical moment. I pray today that
you will hear His call to battle and understand that answering that call is
not an option. It is something each and every one of His children, His army,
is required to do each day. Answer the call, fight the good fight of faith.
These my friend...are the last days. Now..is the time.
