I hear inside and outside the church doors that the world has never been this bad. If we live in our own generational vacuum, then it can seem so. But looking at true history (not the revised one) shows us this fallen world has always endured genocide, wars, murders, immorality, weather and natural disasters. That is why Christ came, wasn't it, to save the lost and be a light in a dark and evil world?
Jesus told us the present ruler of this world is Satan. The job for us Christians is to be light and battle evil through the spiritual weapons the Holy Spirit gives is. Ephesians 6:10-18 (KJV)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Remember, anything that is not of Christ is ANTICHRIST. Look for the spirit of antichrist around us today, not wait for some certain man or woman, for it is easy to be deceived. The spirit of antichrist has been at work since the garden of Eden. Do I have faith Jesus is returning soon? Yes I do. But although I pray for it, I know it will be when the time is right in God's eyes, not mine.
My friends in Christian faith, try to change the world for the better. You have the right to be politically active, missionary active, community active, church active or whatever way God puts it on your heart. You have the right to protect you family and your beliefs. Just remember Christians have always been hated, because the world hates Jesus. He said it himself. Just stand up for yourselves, as Christ stands up for you before the Father. Pray for those being martyred across the globe. And see the antichrist for what it is, and has been throughout the ages until our blessed Lord returns.
