2022-04-25 17:52:49
It’s been said that the prophetic voices in this nation each reveal a different part of the picture. Some see the beginning (historic revelations for today), some see the middle (immediate warnings and daily adjustments), and some see the end (where it’s all headed). Your overall perspective will be determined by which part you focus on.
Personally, the Lord has shown me more about the first and last part than the middle. I do recognize the present dangers, but I don’t focus on them. Maybe I should. But I find that if we don’t have overriding hope in our warfare, the present dangers take center stage and immobilize our faith.
Though I wouldn’t be surprised if there will be some measure of food shortages, power outages, and threats of wars in our near future, I don’t believe they have to last long to accomplish God’s purposes. Throughout biblical history, hard times often come as God’s way of training our hearts to receive what He wants to give us. The timing of His intervention is more determined by our responses to His warnings than it is by any predetermined time table.
This is our challenge. Regardless of the prophetic pieces we listen to, they all require our engagement and participation to fulfill their purpose. Like a good Father, God wants us to learn the lessons as quickly as possible so He can release our promised inheritance. So, even as we make the necessary choices about the present dangers, let’s prepare for the future God has promised!
“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV)
2.8K viewsWanda Alger, 14:52