These are very troubling times to say the least. None of us have ever been through such trying times. It seems like there is new trouble everyday and I am afraid that things will indeed get worse especially for we believers in Jesus Christ. The mission of the Church must go on and we must be the light of the world and beacon pointing people of all nations to Jesus.
There is hope in our day and age. There is hope for those in pain and in financial trouble. There is hope for those who are depressed and anxious. There is hope for those trapped in the bondage of sin. There is hope for those who have feel at the end of their rope.
Where do we find such hope? Is it in a politician? Is it in a political party? No, It's not found in either of those. It is not even found in any man made thing we can think of. On our own we are hopeless. I am a wretched sinful man. I am a loser and an outcast. I can't save myself, but thankfully God in His wonderful mercy made a way for me to be reconciled back to Him.
You and I are sinners by birth. We were all brought into this world with a sin nature. We have all missed the mark of God's high standards. God is Holy and nothing unclean or sinful can enter into His presence, but God out of His great love for human kind made a way when there seemed to be no way.
God demonstrated His love for you and I by sending His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, into this world to die for sinners of whom I am the worst. Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life. He went obediently to the Cross where He shed His blood for our sins and for the sins of the entire world.
Jesus is the Messiah. He came so save the lost and set the captives free. Jesus is the true living hope that we need. We must come to the conclusion that we are sinners and desperately lost. We must receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior in order to be reconciled back to the Father.
This year has been difficult on everyone. There is an increase of anger and hate across this world. It has even infiltrated the Church. These are dark times. Many are growing lukewarm in their faith. Many are turning away from the Lord for one reason or another.
If you have never trusted in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior the time to do so is now right where you are. We don't know what tomorrow may bring. We may not live through tomorrow. The day of salvation is today. Come to Jesus by placing your faith in His grace.
If you are a believer and you are struggling during these times. Keep seeking the Lord in prayer and ask Him to give you a hunger for His Word. The Church needs a Revival. We need more of the Lord Jesus in our lives. I need more of Jesus each and everyday. I fail so much. I need the Holy Spirit to take over my life to draw the lost to Jesus. We need to remember the wonderful hope that there is in Jesus Christ.
We have lost focus of our purpose and mission. We need Jesus.
Lord Jesus,
We need You!
You are the hope we all need.
Forgive us our sins.
Forgive us for being lukewarm and angry over silly things that don't matter in the long run.
Revive us by Your Holy Spirit.
We lift our eyes unto You for You are our help and our hope.
Come Soon, Lord Jesus.
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
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