Sometimes we live in bubbles- a term we are being encouraged to adopt as we interact with people these days. I wonder if we live in a little bit of an artificial bubble? There have been very few cases of the covid virus in our area, yet we hear of disastrous things taking place elsewhere. A conversation that seems to come into my circle quite often is with regard to the question- Is this the end? Are all the signs fulfilled for Jesus' return? Perhaps. Although different scholars will interpret passages such as Lu.21:10-28 with different times, past or future, Jesus gives us some sound advice. Although persecution will increase as ungodliness and godlessness increases among people, he says, "This will be your opportunity to bear witness. Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate before how to answer, for I will give you a mouth and wisdom...." (13-15). In other words, we are to be aware, to recognize, but rather than live in fear, live in readiness as opportunities come for us to speak. Reminds me of Moses whose excuse was he could not speak well, yet God used him to speak great words. We are often fearful about what to say, but Jesus says, don't lose any sleep over that because he, himself, will give us exactly the right words. it is a great day to live!
Pastor Paul
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