Perilous Times ARE Here

 April 23   “Perilous Times ARE Here”     2 Timothy 3:1-7

**Observe the issues of the present day! This world is rushing into complete abandonment of standards of decency and any moral foundations! Stay Alert, Stay Focused, Stay Strong… JESUS IS COMING SOON! **

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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.”  (2 Timothy 3:1-7)

Wow! Timothy’s words are describing the times in which we live, right now, today! Observing the overwhelming onslaught of “Evil” and “Debase” thoughts and activities, that are permeating the land, I am amazed at the “brazen” display of Satanic Evil and twisted thinking that seems to be the “rule” for the “Elite” of our “Leadership” class! Violence and personal destruction seem to be the “rule,” in the inner cities of America! I understand that last weekend, over 30 people were shot in Chicago, and I believe that 7 individuals lost their lives! We hear about the necessity to “Educate our Children,” and the responsibility to ensure that they are competitive on the “world stage,” yet the push, related to education, is to present to children in Kindergarten through Third Grade, the idea of choosing, or at least being aware that they can choose their sexuality! AT 5 YEARS OLD? REALLY? And this doesn’t seem to be an issue with so many people!!! The notion that parents do not have control over their children’s education, and when they question the governing boards, then the Attorney General of the United States, labels them as “Domestic Terrorists!” WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO COMMON SENSE? Please understand that I recognize that some will be offended that I am pointing out the obvious, and they support these issues, but please recognize my right to disagree! Walking in His Obedience, and following the dictates of the Holy Scriptures, I am obligated and required to “Love,” even the ones that I absolutely disagree with, yet it is troubling that, those that I perceive as fellow believers, can and do support these “radical” behaviors and thought processes, with little or no regard for the “STANDARDS FOR BEHAVIOR,” called the Holy Bible! Satan id having a “Field Day,” even in the churches of America! Here is the message of TRUTH for today! Evil exists, Insanity continues, Right has become wrong and wrong has become right, people will be deceived, there will be a “form of godliness,” yet only to mislead and to promote the cause of Satan! Dear Friends, the reality of 21st century life is this: EVIL EXISTS, BUT GOD HAS PROMISED VICTORY THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS AND WE MUST STAY TRUE TO HIS WORD AND WE MUST WALK IN OBEDIENCE, REGARDLESS OF THE TRIALS, OPPOSITION, AND WHATEVER SATAN SENDS OUR WAY! Just recently, I was in a conversation with a fellow believer, and we were having a wonderful chat about the blessings of God and the beauty of His Grace. Somehow, he moved the conversation to politics, and the “wheels came off of the wagon!” Oh, my goodness! This fellow believer that had just spoken some of the most encouraging and inspiring words about the power of God and His purpose for mankind, transformed before my eyes! Immediately, he became “someone else.” His language and his tone became rough, and the message was, almost, in coherent. He began to tell me of my “Intolerance” and my “Hatred” of the issues that he was proclaiming! Keep in mind, he just assumed that I felt the way that he thought, and he was unwilling to be “Tolerant” of what he thought that I might be thinking! I was saddened by this display, and I was momentarily speechless! Could this be happening? Well, I gathered myself together and I looked at this man that I have respected and admired, and I quoted 2 Timothy 3 to him. Wow! This really did fire him up! There were 2 others at the table, and one of the men spoke to him, and he turned his venom towards this man! “What is going on with you?” This was the question for the man! The three of us got up and left the restaurant, and we did not speak of what had just happened! On my journey to WakeMed, I was saddened and at the same time joyous! Why this story? Because we are living in “PERILOUS TIMES!” We are living in a time when, even publicly professing believers, are being used by Satan to thwart and twist the Word of God and the reality of HIS Grace and Glory! Be aware of the issues of the day, be aware of the evil that is around, be aware of the “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing,” and continue to serve God! “It is what it is!!!” I just had to share this! Wow! The reality of evil is all around us! Armor up – Pray up – Study up – Continue to share the Good News…Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!