Power of truth

​“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.” (Matthew 24:6-7)

Truly we are living in chaotic times. It is becoming more and more common for many to be burdened down by the cares of this world through daily reports and news.

“Newman and P. Stein (A Translator’s Handbook on the Gospel of Matthew) write: “The word ‘rumors’ in English is usually used for news about things that may or may not have happened, but it is important to note that the sense here is that there will be wars everywhere.”

Yet, we are not to become dismayed, panicky, or overly concerned. As children of God, we must place our confidence in Jesus, “watch and pray,” and “pray without ceasing.”

We can’t worry and pray at the same time. To do one, you must sit aside the other. 

“Pray and the gates shall be opened. Plead and the bars of brass shall be cut in two. Christ has power over politics. He can make wars, and create peace with a view to the propagation of his word. He can change the hearts of princes, and preside in the counsels of senates. He can cause nations that have long been shut up to be opened to the truth.”

Pray that we will be open to the truth.

GiGi❤️

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