ARE PERILOUS TIMES HERE? – Thursday December 15th 2016
Memorise: This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2nd Timothy 3:1
1 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,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
MESSAGE
Several
passages of the Bible describe the prevailing atmosphere of the period
now known as “perilous times”. The Bible reading for today, gives some
important details about the events that will surround the arrival of
this period. This period is going to be the final epoch of history,
marked by the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God’s
kingdom. Open Heavens Thursday 15 December 2016:- are perilous times
here?
The
Bible tends to tie the terms “last days” and “perilous times” together,
pointing to the period between Jesus Christ’s first coming and the
consummation of all things at His return. This period will also be
marked by increased godlessness, false prophets, and doctrines of
devils, persecution, wickedness, war, and apostasy. Are perilous times
here?
The
Bible says truth will be watered down and sound doctrine will be
replaced with fables. In the church at Ephesus as recorded in Revelation 2:1-7,
the Lord singled out a sect within its walls which believed and
preached that holiness was no more truly possible. These were the
Nicolaitans and the Lord said He hated them. Can the Lord hate those who
claim to be His followers? This may be surprising, but the Lord hates
every preacher and teacher of false doctrines. This is a warning for
those in the teaching ministry systematically veering off the path of
sound doctrine, teaching cunningly devised fables and philosophies of
men. Be very conscious of what comes out of your mouth. Cross check
facts and perceived revelations with the Holy Spirit so that you may not
lead any astray. The Lord hates false preachers. Anyone who teaches you
that you can continue to sin, since after all we are human beings and
will still make it to Heaven, is heading for hell and wants to take you
along. Watch out brethren, perilous times are here!
People
will deny the power of God, meaning that there will be widespread
practical atheists. You will hear some say things like; “God is not as
wicked as to fry His children in fire for minor sins and so there is no
hell fire”, some also say that salvation is by what you are able to do;
by works. Idolatry is being openly practiced in some churches today
because somebody spoke against Exodus 20:1-5,
proposing that there is nothing wrong in making images of God, Jesus,
Mary and the apostles and using them to connect to God. Open heavens
today. Backslidden pastors, ministers or workers are teaching false
doctrines of mercy that is contrary to Romans 6:1-2.
All these are taking people to hell in their millions. In what ways are
your actions contradicting your teachings and messages? Such
contradictions turn you into a false preacher!
Prayer Point
Father, please don’t let the dangers of this perilous times sweep my feet away in Jesus’ name.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye
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