“But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the Holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:14-17 NLT)
Well it looks like we all missed the end of the world. The parties, the money, the focus on “What if…” seems like it was all for nothing. All because one man stirred up a nation of people that He was right and we just do not understand. Oh well.
My daughter called me on Saturday and said she was going to a friend’s house. I asked when she would be home. She said, “Does it really matter? The end of the world is today anyways.” It was a funny joke. Many people treated “the end of the world” as though it was a joke.
Jesus was very serious and was not joking when He warned the Disciples, and us in the same way, about the end of the world. Read Matthew Chapter 24. The Disciples were questioning Jesus about the signs that would signify the end times. Jesus responded with comments on those coming in His name telling about the end of the world and claiming they are the Messiah. He said there would be wars and rumors of wars. He said there would be famine and earthquakes. Jesus said all of these things must happen before He returns.
It seems everywhere we look we can see clear examples of everything Jesus said. There have been earthquakes. Believe it or not, there are people in America that do not have enough to eat. The President announced He thinks Israel should be “downsized.” Psalms 108:8 says, “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people.”
But the point is that no matter how much we think we are right, no person on this earth can tell God what to do. What God says in His Word, the Bible, He means. It is up to God and God alone. Jesus was saying, unless God says it, do not believe it. Compare what we see and hear against God’s Word. God will either confirm it, or He will not reveal the truth to us until we are ready.
From the opening line of Genesis to the final words of Revelation, all of Scripture is divinely inspired. And every word has purpose and importance.
The Old Testament introduces us to God's nature, ways, and power; it lays the foundation for us to understand the Lord's holiness and humanity's desperate need for a Savior. The New Testament explains that when Jesus gave Himself as the sacrifice for our sins, He became our "bridge" to the Father. Its writings make clear why we must trust Christ for salvation, how to live as God's children, and what to expect in this life and after death.
Through the Scriptures, almighty God reveals Himself to us. He also says that His Word is important for teaching, warning, correction, instruction, and preparation for what we will face in life. No other book holds such value for living.
Ephesians 6:13-17 compares the Word to armor, and for good reason: in the battle of life, we have a real enemy who wants to destroy us. But God's power is greater, and "dressing" in war gear daily prepares His children for the temptations, lies, deception, and decisions they will face. We ought to be excited about the Word of God, for it is the only hope for mankind—and the only instruction that leads to victory both in life and after physical death.
The Bible predicted that many people would reject the truth, and a quick look at our culture shows that to be the case. Let’s not fall into the same trap. Meditate daily on Scripture, and ask God to reveal Himself. Life without His truth is destined for failure.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5 NLT)
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