End Times:
Endurance:
Enemy:
382 times scripture tells us about God’s enemies, ours and those who hate us. There is constant warfare across the earth. Yet the cry of most hearts for peace. What is prophesied in Revelation does come to pass. Probably soon! So believers need to know that God takes sides in adversarial disputes. All killings are not murders. It is folly for liberals to think they can bring a utopia to earth without God’s help. People that are against all wars we name conscientious objectors. Christians with such beliefs in my view are deceived. The Bible is a primer for Christians on how to become overcomers in this hostile climate we see and live in. We must know how to protect ourselves. Our major foe, the devil is out to kill, capture and destroy. He does so by taking over people who then war against those God loves. The first use of this study word in scripture is: “And I will put enmity (form of enemy) between thee and the women, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” Genesis 3:15. Why is this word used only 34 times in the New Testament? Good question! First, I would say because Jesus defeated all our enemies at the Cross. Secondly, I would tell you he has given us all spiritual tools we need to subdue our enemies: His Word, and His Name! If you are defeated it is not because God does not love you. But because you don’t know how to fight spiritually. He has declared all true believers to be overcomers So learn to fight God’s way. James 4:7 says to “Submit ourselves to God, resist the devil, and he will flee.” If we don’t think God takes the side of the righteous, look at the last two verses in Revelation (11:5, 12) or the 105 instances in Psalms or the 34 times in the New Testament. If you seem to be a punching bag for others meditate on Ephesians 6:11-18, or Psalms 91. God has designed us to be overcomers. That means we must learn to fight. Physical skills are of some use, but it is the spiritual skills that make all the difference in this life. Take up the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God and go forth in His mighty Name. Saints be encouraged!
Esprit de Corps:
We all must pray, pray, pray…for divine help.
EVACUATION:
EVIL:
Goggle defines evil as: “profound immorality, wickedness, and depravity, especially when regarded as a supernatural force. It lists synonyms such as: wickedness, badness, wrongdoing, sin, immorality, iniquity, corruption, depravity, villainy, devil, etc.. War photos and films capture the horrors of evil manifesting in the open. In civil society evil is forced to stay hidden by darkness. But pure evil is alive in America. The Bible uses evil 581 times. Eighteen times in Genesis alone. There are personalities that are pure evil. The book of Proverbs uses this word 48 times. Here is a sampling beginning in 1:16 “For their feet run to evil and make haste to shed blood.” The innocent if not careful are easy prey because most can’t imagine the depth of evil that exists. Readers of the Bible are comforted. Proverbs 1:33 “But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.” Many can’t imagine there are people who rejoice to do evil (2:14). The Bible is full of good advice (4:14). Proverbs 8:13 tells us: “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.” Proverbs 11:19 goes on to say: “As righteousness tendeth to life: so is he that pursueth evil, pursueth it to his own death.” Proverbs 12:21 promises: “There shall no evil happen to the just, but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.” There is a reason we should be good. 13:21 says: “Evil purseth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.” Proverbs 14:16 tells us: “A wise man feareth and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.” It is comforting to know God has complete control over evil. Proverbs 15:4“The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.” Proverbs 16:6 “By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.” The final end of evil men is sure. Proverbs 17:11 “An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.” 17:13 “Whoso rewarded evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.” 19:23 “The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.” Do you fear evil? Read the Bible.