By Paul Chappell
"And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that
no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and
shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye
be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not
yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there
shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places."
Matthew 24:4-7
Not too long ago I read about a cult leader in the Philippines
named Apollo Quiboloy who calls himself the "Appointed Son of God."
Quiboloy claims to have six million followers around the world who are part of
his Kingdom of Jesus Christ church. It is no surprise to any student of the
Scriptures to see false messiahs arise, for Jesus told us this would happen.
Many people are very interested in the prophetic teaching of
the Bible, but some approach the events we see unfolding with fear rather than
with confidence. Jesus instructed us that when we see such things, we not allow
them to trouble our hearts. Nothing should shake our faith and confidence in
Him. Nothing takes God by surprise. Nothing happens that can hinder His plans.
He is God of everything, and He is in control.
If we keep this truth in mind, then the news holds no
terrors for us. The economy may improve or get worse. Our enemies may attack or
be defeated. The world may see an increase in wars and natural disasters. Yet
though we may face times of difficulty and even persecution, we still have the
promise of the presence of Christ. He said, "I will never leave thee nor
forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5), and we do not face our trials on our own.
God is always there no matter what circumstances arise.
Today's Rooted Principle:
God is in control of everything that happens today, and you
can fully trust His love and goodness toward you.
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