“They are going to throw you to the wolves and kill you, everyone hating you because you carry my name. And then, going from bad to worse, it will be dog-eat-dog, everyone at each other’s throats, everyone hating each other.

“In the confusion, lying preachers will come forward and deceive a lot of people. For many others, the overwhelming spread of evil will do them in-nothing left of their love but a mound of ashes.

“Staying with it-that’s what God requires. Stay with it to the end. You won’t be sorry, and you’ll be saved. All during this time, the good news-the Message of the kingdom-will be preached all over the world, a witness staked out in every country. And then the end will one.” Matthew 24:9-14 Message

This seems to accurately describe our current affairs. Never have we seen such blatant hatred loosed on the earth. Satan himself must be rubbing his hands together in triumph.

Seems we need reminding that when God is for us, who indeed can be against us? I don’t know about you, but I’m more sure God is bigger today. He will take care of Satan and in one snap of His fingers, is able to put him in his place. In other words, it ain’t over till God says it’s over!

Let’s continue to encourage each other in the faith, knowing that although the days are indeed evil, they will get much worse before Jesus comes back for His own. Regardless of the risk, let’s not forget that the love and light in us, is the only hope this world has. Keep on keeping on. It would be darker if we were not in the world, so let it shine!

Sandy G