We see by the Bible that in the end times things become "perilous" in the churches. (2 Tim. 3)
Concerning the end times, Jesus even said unless the time was shortened, there would be no flesh saved.
Mt. 24:21-22 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
On
June 21, 2021, I decided to offer my services to a few churches in the
area where I live in Colorado, Springs (USA). We began sending letters
to churches and planned out "Virtual Presentations" for those persons interested as follows:
# 1. Keeping ourselves ready for the return of Jesus:
* Luke 21:33-36 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but MY words shall not pass away.
34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
(Connecting continually to God through prayer thus making ourselves "worthy" to escape that which is coming upon this world. Watch & pray: Pay
attention to that which we are doing and saying, thereby giving
ourselves a chance to correct ourselves as needed. Turning directly to
God for help.)
💥💥💥
# 2. Settling all cares and concerns with God and living in peace daily:
* Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
(Is
there anything you dread? Are you concerned over anything? Keeping
yourselves daily as new concerns arrive. Developing a diligence in
taking matters to God as situations surface daily. Examples of doing this and being comforted by God by HIS Spirit as a result.)
* 2 Peter 3:10-14 But
the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the
heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt
with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall
be burned up.
10 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
13 Nevertheless we, according to HIS promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of HIM in peace, without spot, and blameless.
10 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
13 Nevertheless we, according to HIS promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of HIM in peace, without spot, and blameless.
(Focus on connecting with God continually through prayer thereby keeping ourselves in peace continually daily, as we submit all concern and cares and troubles to God through prayer.)
💥💥💥
# 3. Praying according to the will of God.
1 John 5:14-15 And
this is the confidence that we have in HIM, that, if we ask any thing
according to HIS will, HE heareth us: And if we know that HE hear us,
whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of
HIM.
- Seeking the will of God. (Did God tell me to do this?)
- How to recognize the ideas that are from God (James 3:17 & Mt. 11:30)
(Is this God's will for me? How do I know it is?)
The letter we sent to Pastors & Elders is recorded on this Podcast.
💥💥💥💥💥