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These are confusing times, so much upheaval and chaos. Some say they are the end times, a time of great deception before the ultimate collapse. We are warned to fear not, do not be afraid. But on social media sites there are endless signs of fear, fretting, and gnashing of teeth.

As a believer, I must take pause and realize none of it is under my control or influence. Even in this blog, I doubt I can convince anyone to change their train of thought, but I post.

2 Timothy 3:1-4

But know this: Hard times will come in the last days. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, proud, demeaning, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, without love for what is good, traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.

We can see this all around us and everywhere in the media but also know every generation has made these complaints. So, we must believe God has control of things, we only have control over our selves and the best thing we can do is submit to the Holy Spirit for guidance.

 Our government has gone through a radical shift. We are witness to one side exposing corruption and misuse of American taxpayers funds, and yet people are upset. Not upset about the content of the exposure, but upset it is being exposed.

Then I wonder, who are the good guys and who are the bad guys?

We must remember, we are witness to a drama played out by fallible human beings with their faults. The great accuser and manipulator uses all our shortcomings to gain his end. Sometimes I wonder how it was that our society decayed as far as it did. It is now obvious we funded it with our own tax money, we allowed our government to run on automatic, far from our everyday communities. We the voters were deceived, or complicit by receiving a benefit from the corruption.

Now there is gnashing of teeth and squirming as the truth comes out. But is the exposure nothing more than the lead-in to the great deception? All this nonsense we have endured may have been conditioning, to prepare for the main event.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 ESV

While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

Isn’t our most comforting path to not concern ourselves with any of these events or concerns of the world we have no control of but instead to put our efforts into creating a Spirit-based life?

Put Satan’s works behind us, this is for now his world and everything he does is a deception.

Galatians 6:7-8 ESV Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

Beware the warnings in 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 ESV For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So, it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

Everyone is on a spiritual journey; our spirits grow according to what they are fed along the way. Refrain from getting caught up in the drama on social media and in the mainstream media, we need to focus on our families. When I look around, I see so many blessings in my grandchildren, children, spouse, and friends.

Those who sew on a label and shut others out who may have a different viewpoint are not contributing to the joy of God’s creation. Times change—when the world of politics moves too far in one direction, forces and pressures move it back in the other direction. Labels can be misused, what they once stood for can become highjacked or lost.

We need to constantly evaluate ourselves and what we believe to be true. One thing remains firm, God’s word, but we also need to be aware there are those who use their own interpretation of scripture to do evil.

This is our April 1st post, a warning not to be a fool. And it’s no joke. The dark side manipulates with chaos and confusion. What looked good yesterday may hold true, but what of the person using it to gain your trust? These are times for caution but not panic. A time to refrain from being manipulated.

1 Timothy 2:1-2

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

James 3:17-18

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense. And the fruit of righteousness is sewn in peace by those who cultivate peace.

Do not be frightened by change, give thought and consideration to the events. If your previous thoughts and convictions about the things of man are proven wrong, embrace the new knowledge. The thoughts of men are in flux, it is only God who remains constant and solid.

Men’s thoughts are on the wind, so take care before you set your sails. Paul warns: “Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.”