It's The End of The World as We Know it
It's the end of the world as we know it.
When Jesus was killed on the Cross, likely the disciples thought these very words, in Hebrew, of course.
When Jesus rose from the dead, they likely thought these words again but for a different reason.
In 300 ad, when Constantine adopted Christianity as the religion of choice for the Roman empire, likely the disciples of Jesus thought these same words – It's the end of the world as we know it.
But what about today? Is the world ending? Yes. This week? This month? This year? Only our Father knows.
Will our religious freedoms be squashed as the end nears – very likely.
Will we suffer for being followers of Jesus? Very likely, we will someday.
But… and it is a big BUT. God is not surprised by our current events. I have read the end of The Book, and the events leading up to the end are designed to lead a stubborn people to repentance. Does the United States of America have people who need to repent…YES INDEED. Do other countries have people who need to repent…YES INDEED.
Do not fret and do not fear for the Lord your God, the God of Heavens' Armies is fighting a battle for billions of souls on this planet. The enemy wants to destroy those souls, and our Father wants to redeem them. If your actions and thoughts are focused on the latest political discourse, it's time to change directions. Focus on the lost and hopeless that work around you. They desperately need you to focus on your mission at work…being Jesus to everyone around you.
When COVID-19 hit, it was the end of a World as we know it. The world may have changed, but your mission has not changed. Your workplace is your mission field, and you may be the only Jesus a co-worker or employee may ever meet. Live each day with the end in mind.
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Jim
About the Author, Jim Brangenberg
Jim's Mission: We are called to be examples of Christ to those around us. With that in mind, Jim is passionate about helping Christ followers connect their faith to their work!