“…keep in mind the times we are living in. The hour has come for you to WAKE UP FROM YOUR SLEEP (hupnos: a slumbering state of the soul). Our FULL SALVATION (when we wake up in our glorified bodies) is closer now than it was when we first believed in Christ.” (Romans 13:11) George Barna’s evidence is quite clear that RELATIVELY FEW CHRISTIANS ARE SERIOUS about abandoning the lure of sin and handing total control of their lives over to God. Less than ONE IN FIVE Christians claims to be TOTALLY COMMITTED to investing in their own spiritual development,” Barna said.
“The dark night of evil is nearly over. The day of Christ’s return IS ALMOST HERE. So let us get rid of the works of darkness.” (Romans 13:12) Jesus taught us that when we see Israel become a nation once again, “this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.” (Matthew 24:34) That happened on May 14th, 1948. That’s 74 years ago.
“Let us put on the armor of light. Let us act as we should…PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST as your clothing. Don’t think about how to satisfy what your sinful nature wants.” (Romans 13:11-14) “let’s approach God with a SINCERE HEART IN FULL ASSURANCE OF FAITH, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let’s hold firmly to the confession of our hope without wavering, for HE (Our heavenly Father) WHO PROMISED IS FAITHFUL; and let’s consider how to ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER in love and good deeds, not abandoning our own meeting together, as is the habit of some people, but encouraging one another; and ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY DRAWING NEAR.” (Hebrews 10:22-25)
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham