Irrespective of the water restriction, would you not wash your car for the entire period? Would you really allow your beautiful flowers and herbs to die? Whether or not you are facing a spiritual restriction of God’s words, do not allow yourself to die. Christians in the middle ages didn’t. They ‘ate’ the word of God at every opportunity they got. In-spite-of the restriction of their time, God’s words was more precious than physical food. Let’s not wait for such a restriction to affect us. But let us begin now to feed our souls that we may grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Perhaps you have strayed from the security with which you were brought up, and you’ll like to return home. The good Shepherd is searching for you. He is your Shepherd of love. He will not chide you over your waywardness, but instead, with open arms will put His robe on you and give you a welcoming embrace. You can come on home. He’s working His way toward you. He wants you home again.

In the last days, the enemy of souls will be allowed to perform similar miracles of causing fire to come down from Heaven. Not only that, there will be sightings of Christ in different parts of our world. All these are designed to deceive. Many will not see the signs of deception posted along the way. I can just imagine many solidly booked flights bound for those destinations!

There is never a dull moment on our planet. Always, something is happening somewhere. Even though we sometimes eliminate the bad ‘egg’ in an effort to restore peace; another, and still yet another is always hatching somewhere. Our world is filled with hatred and wars everywhere; and this dated back to the origin of sin. As long as sin is around, we will not be free from the plague of wars and destruction.

What is it like in your church? Have they become a ‘den of thieves’ or is it still a ‘house of prayer’? Like Jesus, we all can make a difference. We can do our part to keep God’s temple a house of prayer for all people. May God help us to stand for the right, though the heavens falls. It’s time we turn the emphasis back on God because His house is a house of prayer for all people.

A great number of young and older persons do not believe in strict obedience to God’s words. They believed that time has changed and they must live a little. Like Eve, many seem to view God’s “thou shalt not” as a mystery to be explored and experienced. After all, God does forgive, doesn’t He? But what so many, like the Jews of old, fail to realize is that though God’s instructions were given long ago, they are all still relevant – even in the 21st century and beyond. 

How have you been asked to defend your faith and belief in Jesus Christ? Was it through your job, your studies or relinquishing your faith? How did you respond? If you stood firm or not, how did it make you feel? Some pressures will seem really hard to bear; but remember that Jesus’ encouragement is not to stumble. Let them do what they will; but no matter what, we are to stand for God.

We introduce ourselves with our names and sometimes occupational titles, and that’s okay. But what about your professed identity? Are you worried what persons might think? Accolades are okay; that’s your hard work. But being labeled a child of the King, a Christian, a candidate of Heaven carries more weight. From the outset, declare your hand. Do not hide behind political rightness.