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Devotional - 29th Jan 2021

 'Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is' (Mark 13:33).

We know not the hour that Jesus will appear, but we do know He is coming back and is even at the door. Jesus said, "But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father"
 (Mark 13:32). He then continued to say in verse 33, "Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is." There are signs all around that foretell that the time is nearing, but we can't know when Christ will definitely return. Let us not put all our energy, time and effort in determining when He will come; instead let us be attentive and ready for His return. It was never God's intention for any of us to perish, but is, His desire for all to come to repentance and gain eternal life. If God is so desirous of saving us, why are we bent on destroying ourselves? Let us not waste time on the things of the world, or concentrate on the signs around us, but reflect on God's love for us and where He wants us to be. Where is your allegiance, with Christ and eternity or with Satan and death forever? God has given each of us the power to choose, so choose this day who you will serve. Make the best use of your time, today, because tomorrow is not promise to anyone. We see the turmoil on the earth; its turbulence times we are living in, where men's hearts are failing them for fear of what they are experiencing. But for those who trust in the Almighty God, their fear is in the Lord. As they trust in Him, they will soar like the eagles, they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint, because as they wait upon the Lord, he will continue to renew their strength. We are in the end time and a step nearer to Jesus's return; for God's people it will not be an easy time, we will face hardships, tribulations, persecutions for our faith and even martyrdom. We need to remain faithful to God and trust Him more, because he promises to be there with us in these troublesome times. We are admonished to stay awake, be alert and continue to pray that we may have the strength to escape all these things that is coming upon the earth, and be able to stand before Jesus, our righteous Judge on that day. We know we cannot do this in our own strength, but with the power of the Holy Spirit, we shall stand with faith, unwavering. Let us be ready for Jesus to come, and look to Him, the Author and Finisher of our faith; that when we face the horrifying hardship, imprisonment and persecution, as those before us had experienced, we will be able to stand, knowing it will not last forever. For one day we will overcome, because we have victory in Jesus.

Have a wonderful day and a bless weekend 🌹🌹

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