2nd Timothy 3:This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
In closing, whatever might be our ideas, convictions, or beliefs, one thing is certain, and that is that we’ve turned a corner, and there will certainly be lots of collateral damages, and consequences, of which the remnant people of God may not be entirely immune from. However, if we were to keep The Lord’s sovereign prerogatives in view, in the fullness of time it will be revealed why God permitted such and such to take place.
The most important thing for us however is to make certain that our freedom of choice is aligned fully with God’s revealed will. In this way, no matter how the tide turns, no matter the uncertainty, no matter the evil forebodings that are haunting the minds of millions globally, The Lord will take care of those who are in covenant relation with Him, for His sovereign prerogatives are always intended, and exercised with the very best good of His people in mind.
[The Great Controversy pp 490] There must be deep, faithful searching of heart. The light, frivolous spirit indulged by so many of professed Christians must be put away. There is earnest warfare before all who would subdue the evil tendencies that strive for the mastery. The work of preparation is an individual work. We are not saved in groups. The purity and devotion of one will not offset the want of these qualities in another…. Thus, it becomes fitting for us to end with a passage of Scripture which should cheer our hearts, even as we stand on the brink of eternity, at one minute to midnight, as it were.
Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!