End Times #2

"But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you...
"But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.
"Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer;
"for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist.
"But not a hair of your head shall be lost.
"By your patience possess your souls.

Luke 21:12-19, www.solascriptura.com

Jesus, You teach us that in the end times, which if we read prophecy correctly, seem to be coming at a more rapid pace than ever before. Whether we personally will be here when the times of extreme persecution of Your people begins, no one knows.

What we do know is that You promise to be with us and to help us respond with wisdom that exceeds our personal resources. It is Your Spirit in us that will provide us with the proper responses to those who do not love You and who hate us. We do study Your word and You have taught us a lot but here You say You will teach us even more.

What a wonderful sentence You have sent to us: "By your patience possess your souls." It will be a great moment when our spirit is lifted up by Your Spirit and our fear and anxiety will be subdued by You. By Your grace we will have chosen to preserve our souls! In Your Holy name, we pray for strength, amen.

Bruce Caldwell