SIGN OF TIMES

SIGN OF THE TIMES

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge..." Hosea 4:6 (NKJV)

If there is a time where we absolutely need to have knowledge and understanding to live is right now.

In these trying times it is a priority to be incredibly discerning, so as not to be fooled by so many of the things that we hear and see. With the media in a frenetic stupor we must be alert and discerning towards the things we see in the world, but not only in the world but the things we see and hear within the church as well. It is a fact that the world we live in has become a very dangerous place. And more important is the way we are being challenged every day when it comes to our walk with God and the way we see and perceive what is going on around us.

Knowledge is fundamental because without knowledge, understanding and discernment, we will be easily deceived and persuaded by wolves in sheep’s clothing, and possibly even by some who make no effort whatsoever to disguise themselves or their schemes.

So, wisdom is required as we learn to discern what we’re seeing and hearing, that we don’t become victims of the wolves in our midst.

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." Matthew 10:16 (NKJV)

Ravaging wolves. This is the type of hostility we may face and it is absolutely necessary that we do not get distracted by all the events that constantly vie for our attention and that we are not to be sheep like in our attitude but sensible and prudent. We are not to be gullible pawns but neither are we to be deceitful connivers. We must find a balance between wisdom and vulnerability to accomplish what God has set up for us to accomplish.

Our focus needs to be solely on God and what His spirit is showing us and telling us during these times. It is not easy and it can be difficult to understand it all. And this is why it’s so important that we stay close to Him, feasting on (devouring) His word each day and spending time communing and conversing with Him.

Church, this is not a dress rehearsal. It is not a trial run. We live in a real world, with real demons, deceitfulness, deviousness, wickedness and divisiveness.

My aim is not to cause fear, but to prick the hearts of everyone who reads it, causing an awakening to come; to shake us out of our slumber and stir our hearts into action.

Let us press in to Him. Let us listen for His voice and heed to what He tells us.

"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)

God's protection of His people is limitless and can take many ways and forms. David characterised God's care with five military symbols: 1. A rock that can't be moved by any who would harm us, 2. A fortress, place of safety where the enemy can't follow, 3. A shield that comes between us and the enemy, 4. A horn of salvation, a symbol of might and power, 5. A stronhold high above the enemy.

He is our fortress, our rock, to Whom we shall cling and be safe.