Want to Know God?

I hope you would agree with me that these are frightening times we are living in. Here is a selection of top stories from online news feeds and various sources: A school system is closing now on Muslim holidays; Iraq says Islamic State has destroyed an ancient site; Gigantic crater opens; Same-sex “marriage” legalized; Hundreds stranded on snow-packed highways. In recent memory I have heard stories about civil wars in other countries killing thousands, young girls being sold into the disgusting business of human trafficking, children killing their parents and siblings — I could go on for hours. 

 

However, there is good news. By knowing God we have security in knowing He has all of this under control. These things are happening because the enemy Satan is on the prowl. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells us, “Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains” (Mark 13:5–8).

 

Are you ready for more good news? Jesus is coming again — soon, I believe — and He has prepared a place for all of those who believe in Him and have accepted His saving grace. Read Acts 2:21, “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” And if you don’t believe Acts, how about in Romans 10:9–13, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, ‘Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.’ … For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”