It is a day of cold temperatures, but I am grateful for the warmth my Father provides in the depths of my soul! All praise to Him!

1 Corinthians 15:58 (<<click here to read the passage)

This morning, I caught sight of a friend’s sharing of a post that tied the upcoming solar eclipse (coming April 8, 2024) with the last two (August of 2017 and October of 2023) and linked all three to a foreboding forecast of end times prophecy. There was Scripture, there was a lot of numerology (the belief that numbers have hidden meanings and spiritual significance that can reveal, amongst other things, the future), and mention of how these different events have crossed over perfect numbers of cities in the U.S. with the names of Salem (referencing Jerusalem), as well as Ninevah. Cities named Little Egypt, Rapture, Alpha, and Omega were also referred to.

In the past, I’ve expressed my thoughts on pursuing end-time predictions and obsession before, but I want to be very clear here. This could all point to something significant; the possibility is there. But… it could also be a lot of work, and calculating that equals absolutely nothing.

After I looked through it, I wondered how much time people invest in putting those kinds of things together…and then I wondered if they were that invested in finding lost sheep in our world. I genuinely believe that that is how we should be readying ourselves for the Lord’s return.

Today’s passage gives us direction.

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose]. AMP

My Life Application Study Bible, in the note on this verse, says in part,

Sometimes we become apathetic about serving the Lord because we don’t see any results. Knowing that Christ has won the ultimate victory should affect the way we live right now. Don’t let discouragement over an apparent lack of results keep you from doing the work of the Lord enthusiastically as you have opportunity.

Oh, that we would not get discouraged about investing our time, energy, and resources in reaching the lost. And most importantly, don’t let your pursuit of knowledge eclipse your pursuit of those who need Jesus.

Mar 19th, 2024, Tues, 12:45 pm