Wars and Rumors of Wars

“When ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings …”   ~ Mark 13:7-8

Let’s Talk about the End Time. What are the thoughts of Christians when it comes to discussing “The End”?   First with God the End is glorious, but getting to the end is quite a journey.  As I was in my devotions I was reading in 2 Chron. And I came across a well-know Passage of Scripture which read: “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in behalf of the whose heart is perfect toward Him.”  I’ve quoted this Scripture since I was child, but now I read on and it seemed like the first time I ever read this portion – Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shall have wars!” Out of this comes the Message today. My thoughts soared, God was encouraging His People, telling us He was watching over us: {the strong of heart – I took this to mean the Believer} Who then are the foolish? So back to the full Chapter to answer these questions. There was a war going on and the emphasis that I see is, they had not trusted the Lord.  They had relied upon the arm of flesh in this battle. Now I have a sermon!  God is looking upon us and desiring us to “trust” Him in the circumstances of our life, the freedom of our country, and the leadership of our country. Battles can only be won when God is at the helm of our life and our Trust is in Him. There are wars and rumor of wars all around us as we watch the news. Our commentator’s will not let up on the leadership of our country in collusion with Russia. Now Russia has some great weapon that they tell us we can not stop, etc. Then there is China that seems to have heavy artillery and a warring spirit. There is must unrest in the Nations. America must trust in God, that we be not foolish and trust in the arm of flesh. Take comfort saints, and hear God’s comforting words; Ps. 46-47 and here is just a phrase, “He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; Be still and know that I Am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge … and Selah!”  Hear the Words of Jesus to US, His followers, His Disciples … Luke 21:9, When ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. VS 19 In patience possess ye your souls! Let us strengthen our “Trust” in our God! Loving you, Pastor