I write this blog today to you dear readers who are from all parts of the earth. Thank you for coming and reading this blog. I wonder who you are and what you are experiencing in a land so far from my own.
The last 12 days have been stunning with the events taking place in the streets of Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen, even Jordan and now Syria as demonstrations, riots, and demands for leaders to step down take place. What is the significance of all of this in relation to the end of the age. Are we coming close? Is Jesus' return close? How are you, dear reader? Are you OK? What are you experiencing?
Today's message of Repentance is timely for us all, as each of us must keep our hearts pure before God regardless of where we live and the culture we live in. I used the church of the Laodecia from the book of Revelation, because in a general sense if fits the church in the US as a whole. But if you are enduring tribulation or persecution, I offer the words of Jesus to the church of Smyrna, the persecuted church, for your encouragement and send them with my prayers.
"I know your suffering and your poverty... but your are rich!
I know the blasphemy of those opposing you...
Don't be afraid of what you are about to suffer.
The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you...
But if you remain faithful even when facing death,
I will give you the crown of life.
Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit
and understand what He is saying to the churches.
Whoever is victorious
will not be harmed by the second death."
Revelation 2:9-11 NLT
Beautiful promises. If you are suffering and would like prayer, please comment and we will pray for you.
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