What Is Yet to Come

For quite a few days now, the weather forecasters have predicted a storm that could be 2-4 feet of snow. This is an inconceivable amount for us in northern Wisconsin. It would fluctuate a little here and there, but if anything, it was becoming more dire. I have to admit that having seen many storms lose power, I considered that fact that this could all be hype. But what if the predictions are true. I need to make sure I have gas for the snow blower, any food, bread, milk, eggs, etc. that I might need. I’m still not convinced it is going to be all they say it is, but I would be foolish to completely ignore it. Stay tuned on the outcome. Why did I share this information? Well, there is a book in the Bible that also predicts some very dire consequences. It doesn’t have to do with a storm we probably can clean up after. It has to do with our eternity... with God, or with the Devil. I believe there are some very specific things that are predicted including an unprecedented amount of people falling away from faith, the appearing of the Anti-Christ, plagues and destruction. God’s word even says that if Jesus didn’t return when He did, even the faithful would not be able to continue to stand. There are many that don’t take this seriously. Some consider it a scare tactic. Some figure since it hasn’t happened in several thousand years, that it at least won’t happen in our lifetime. Some simply deny Christ. Like the snowstorm, if it is real, I want to be ready. The Messiah had been predicted for a few thousand years and yet so many didn’t recognize Him, even though He did exactly what the Scriptures said He would do. The church leaders and a crowd called for His execution... on a cross. It didn’t matter if the people believed, God still did what He had promised. God’s word has always proven to be true. So, what do we need to do to be prepared for Jesus? Believe. Not just go to church, read the Bible, do good stuff. Believe with all your heart! It is not like betting, where we don’t’ put everything on the line. We try to cover all the bases just in case we lose the bet. But with Jesus... with this living faith... it is all in or completely out. There is no safety line. We can’t wait and see, and then change. It is a complete surrender. We can only serve one Master and that is God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Father, there is a part of me that doesn’t want to let go of worldly pleasures and treasures, but I want to love You more. Amen