Does Your Life Reflect Your Words?
Do you believe we are living in the end times? You might say, “In light of the current events and affairs of the world, along with signs, such as solar eclipses and blood moons, I definitely believe we are in the last days.” If that is the case, does your life and actions reflect your words? Naturally, the deeper you believe, the more your life will reflect your proclamations.
Do you find yourself groaning within yourself to be united with our Lord Jesus, and thus, find yourself looking for the time He calls us home?
Romans 8:23-25 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
Some have spent years studying eschatology (end time theology), while others go by what they hear, and everything in between. God reveals a great deal to us in Scripture, which means it’s a good thing to study. Of course, much has been hidden from us, and will remain so until the end. Interestingly, even the early Apostles thought they were in the end times as well. What did Jesus say should be a primary focus?
One Major Focus
Acts 1:6-8 When they therefore were come together, they asked of Him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And He said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in His Own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth (see also Luke 24:49).
Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen (see also Mark 16:15-18).
Perhaps, when we consider the end times, we would find ourselves being more intentional about The Great Commission. When the disciples asked Him about the restoration of Israel, which is part of the end times, He told them it wasn’t for them to know the times and seasons; rather, after receiving power from Holy Spirit, be My witnesses.
Every day is someone’s last day on earth. So perhaps, we should be more focused on sharing the Gospel and making disciples than being hyper focused on trying to figure out when He’s coming to get His Bride. We are to occupy until He comes. By the way, one of the reasons the Church lost much influence was because Christians disengaged from society (colleges, universities, government, etc.), because they were too focused on the Rapture. Part of being ready for His return is being obedient to what He has called us.
