May 7, 2016: SOAP #2347: 2Samuel 13, 14; Matthew 24

Scripture: Matthew (NIV) 24:23 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect—if that were possible. 25 See, I have told you ahead of time.

Observation: Jesus was explaining to his disciples about the end times. Satan and his kingdom would be on an all-out attack to destroy God’s Kingdom. Jesus was giving them warning “ahead of time.”

Application: It cannot be stressed too much: I need to keep myself in touch with the Holy Spirit. As the disciples needed to be listening to Jesus, I need to be listening to the Holy Spirit. He can tell me “ahead of time.” He can help me be prepared  I wander how many times I have been totally unprepared for a crisis because I was not listening “ahead of time.”

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, I know you are faithful to speak to me. May I be faithful in listening. Amen

Pastor Leon
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