Matthew 28: 20 "....... I'll always be with you, even until the end of the world." I remember the end of the world always used to frighten me when I was younger because the time of trouble just sounds horrid. Even though it will be, after reading this verse, i'm not as scared anymore. I think sometimes we think of God as being someone who is far away in heaven looking down when really, he could be sitting right next to you. Telling me that He will be with me even until the end of the earth lets me know that I have someone who created me who will still be with me. Unlike my earthly parent (you know who I'm talking about) He will not leave me nor forsake me. If i remember that, I know the feelings that I have for Amos will fade.. and the fear that I have for the end will start to subside.
Something else that I cannot fathom, the end of the world....
I like that. And I completely agree. When I was younger, and sometimes even now...the end of the world scared the crap out of me. I always heard of the time of trouble as being this catastrophic event where we'd be running towards the hills. But to be honest, even more scary is the fact that there are people being persecuted as I sit here and type and it doesn't feel like anything is going on. It feels like life is just the same as its always been.
ReplyDeleteWe need to open our eyes and see/claim the promises that God has made to us. Sometimes I pray and ask God if He still hears me... "He told you a long time ago that He would NEVER leave you nor forsake you Laura!" That's the only thing I can hear when I think about it now. Yes I am still heard because I am a child of GOD! The only God! I love it! **And needed that!**
Love you!