January 2, 2025

Since we do not know how long God will put up with the folly of the worldly people, we should be prepared for whatever happens next. We also don’t know the truth about the timing, and we should live and continue to be productive members of society, but keeping in mind that we belong to Jesus, and our productivity should be focused on our efforts to bring others into the kingdom of God by sharing the gospel whenever possible. It feels like our time has shortened, and we are on the cusp of something big. I prefer to focus on living for Jesus because he is the one pulling us along and helping us keep our faith in him. Another aspect of living for him is having confidence in what he started in you and being fearless about what comes next.

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6

Yes, the things happening around the world will make you shudder. However, we are not of this world, though we live parallel to it; our motive for living is much more in-depth, and we have good reason to carry on but aren’t afraid to die for the cause of Christ Jesus if necessary. How do you combat those feelings? All fear disappears when you offer up praise. Let your praise be a prayer, and feel your fear diminish. 

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21