Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome as we explore the Word of God together.
One of the most confusing issues for many believers—especially those new in the faith—is how to discern genuine servants of God from false ones. This confusion often arises when someone appears to operate in spiritual power: they cast out demons, perform healings, prophesy accurately, and speak in tongues—and yet, their character and lifestyle are ungodly.
Can someone really be used by God while living in sin?
The simple yet shocking biblical answer is: Yes, they can. But that does not mean they are in right standing with God.
This message will examine what the Bible says about this difficult topic and how spiritual gifts are not proof of divine approval.
The Bible draws a clear distinction between spiritual gifts (Greek: charismata) and spiritual fruit (Greek: karpos). Gifts are abilities given by the Holy Spirit for ministry (1 Corinthians 12), while fruit reflects the believer’s internal transformation into Christlikeness (Galatians 5:22–23).
Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV): “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”
You can operate in gifts without bearing fruit, but you cannot please God without fruit, because fruit is the evidence of a sanctified life.
(1 Kings 13:1–24, summarized below — ESV)
In this story, a “man of God” from Judah delivers a prophecy to King Jeroboam, warning him of judgment. God gives him clear instructions: Do not eat, drink, or return by the same path. However, an older prophet deceives him, claiming an angel told him it was fine to eat and drink at his house.
The younger prophet disobeys—and God pronounces judgment. Shockingly, the true prophetic word comes through the same old prophet who lied!
1 Kings 13:20–21 (ESV): “And as they sat at the table, the word of the Lord came to the prophet who had brought him back. And he cried to the man of God who came from Judah, ‘Thus says the Lord, Because you have disobeyed the word of the Lord… your body shall not come to the tomb of your fathers.'”
This is not an isolated incident in Scripture.
Romans 11:29 (ESV): “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”
This principle means that once God gives a spiritual gift or calling, He doesn’t automatically take it away—even when someone sins. That person can continue to function in the gift for a time, even while spiritually disconnected from God.
This explains why some ministers or prophets who fall into sin still perform miracles or prophesy accurately. But this doesn’t mean God endorses their behavior.
Matthew 7:21–23 (ESV): “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’”
This is the same principle we see with the old prophet in 1 Kings 13.
Balaam was a prophet who genuinely heard from God. He even blessed Israel when asked to curse them (Numbers 22–24). But later, we find out that Balaam led Israel into sin for personal gain.
2 Peter 2:15 (ESV): “Forsaking the right way, they have gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain from wrongdoing.”
Revelation 2:14 (ESV): “…Balaam… taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel…”
Even though Balaam spoke with God and gave true prophecies, he was later judged as a false prophet because of his unrighteous motivations.
Hebrews 12:14 (ESV): “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.”
Holiness is not optional. No matter how gifted someone is, without holiness and obedience to God’s Word, they will not see Him.
Gifts are for ministry. Holiness is for eternal life.
Matthew 7:16 (ESV): “You will recognize them by their fruits.”
We are not told to recognize true or false servants by their gifts—but by their fruit, meaning their character, obedience, and lifestyle.
Dear believer, don’t rely on the presence of spiritual gifts—yours or others’—as evidence that someone is walking with God. Instead, ask:
You may sing beautifully, teach powerfully, speak in tongues, or receive prophetic visions—but if your heart is far from God, none of that will save you.
Let your prayer be:
“Lord, make me holy. Let me not just be gifted, but righteous.”
If spiritual gifts are present in your life—praise God! But seek holiness first, because only holiness guarantees fellowship with God both now and for eternity.
May the Lord bless you.
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Blessed be the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, forever and ever. I welcome you today to share in the spiritual blessings of the Lord. Let us turn our attention to one of the most comforting yet profound promises that Jesus gave His disciples just before He ascended into heaven. After commissioning them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them, He concluded with these words:
Matthew 28:20 (NIV)“…And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
At first glance, these words may seem simple. They sound encouraging, almost poetic. Yet, within them lies a tremendous theological truth about the presence of Christ with His people.
If Jesus had not foreseen that His disciples would need His help, He would never have spoken those words. But He knew the road ahead would not be easy. He knew they would face persecution (John 15:18–20), sickness (James 5:14–15), rejection (Luke 6:22), confusion (John 14:26), oppression (2 Timothy 3:12), and even death (Revelation 2:10). Therefore, He assured them of His continual presence—not occasionally, but always—until the very end of time.
This is not just a promise of sentimental encouragement. It is rooted in the eternal truth of who Christ is—Emmanuel, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). The One who came down from heaven to dwell among us (John 1:14) now promises to remain with His people forever.
Throughout Scripture, God consistently reveals Himself as the One who never abandons His people. To Joshua, He said:
Joshua 1:9 (ESV)“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
This same assurance now finds its fulfillment in Christ’s words to His disciples. His presence means He is our encourager when we are weary (Isaiah 40:29–31), our healer when we are sick (Exodus 15:26; Matthew 8:16–17), our comforter when we are rejected (2 Corinthians 1:3–4), our counselor when we are confused (John 14:26), our defender when we are oppressed (Psalm 91:2), our shepherd when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23:4), and our protector when enemies surround us (Psalm 27:1–3).
This is why He declared with authority:John 16:33 (NIV)“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Notice the realism here—He does not promise a life without trouble. Rather, He promises victory through His presence.
Christ’s Omnipresence: Jesus, as the eternal Son of God, is present everywhere (Psalm 139:7–10). Yet this promise is not a vague “God is everywhere” statement. It is a covenantal presence—a specific, relational commitment to be with His people.
Christ’s Indwelling Presence: Through the Holy Spirit, He dwells within believers (John 14:16–17; Romans 8:9–11). The Spirit is not a substitute for Christ’s presence, but the very means by which Christ lives in us (Galatians 2:20).
Christ’s Eschatological Promise: His presence is not temporary. It extends “to the very end of the age”—until He returns in glory (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). This promise stretches from the cross, through our present struggles, all the way to eternity.
Beloved, this truth should give us courage. Whatever trials you are facing today—be it illness, financial struggle, loneliness, persecution, or spiritual warfare—remember that Christ is beside you. He has not abandoned you. As Paul reminds us:
Romans 8:38–39 (NIV)“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
This is why we can say with the psalmist:Psalm 118:17 (NIV)“I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.”
But remember—this promise is not for everyone indiscriminately. Jesus was speaking to His disciples. If you are still living in sin, without Christ, you cannot claim this assurance. You may have wealth, health, or influence, but spiritually you remain poor, blind, and vulnerable (Revelation 3:17). Without Christ, your life is like a house built on sand (Matthew 7:26–27)—unable to withstand the storms of life or the judgment to come.
Yet the good news is this: Jesus is still knocking at the door of your heart today.
Revelation 3:20 (NIV)“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with Me.”
Receive Him now. Let Him transform your life. Let Him be your Shepherd, your Savior, your constant companion. Then you too will know the peace of walking with Christ—not only in this life but for all eternity.
The words of Jesus in Matthew 28:20 are not merely a farewell blessing. They are the heartbeat of the gospel—the assurance that the risen Christ is alive, reigning, and walking with His people until the day He returns in glory.
So I say to you: Take heart. Look to Jesus. Keep pressing forward. He is with you—always.
Be richly blessed.
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” — Revelation 3:20, NKJV
Blessed be the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Welcome to this time of reflection on God’s Word.
The Bible teaches that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ. He is not one of many ways to God—He is the only way.
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12, NKJV
As the Apostle Paul reminds us:
“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.” — Romans 5:19, NKJV
Through Adam came sin and death; through Christ comes righteousness and life. Jesus Himself declared:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” — John 14:6, NKJV
Any path outside of Christ—no matter how morally appealing or widely accepted—is a path of deception and eternal loss.
Throughout His ministry, Jesus used everyday imagery—trees, seeds, farmers, merchants, kings—to teach profound spiritual truths:
“All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables… that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: ‘I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.’” — Matthew 13:34–35, NKJV
John concludes his Gospel by reminding us that much of what Jesus did was never recorded:
“And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books…” — John 21:25, NKJV
One of the most intimate images He gives is that of knocking at the door of our hearts in Revelation 3:20, addressing the lukewarm church of Laodicea.
When Jesus says “I stand at the door and knock,” He is expressing a personal and persistent call. This is not the Second Coming, which will be sudden and unannounced, like a thief in the night (Matthew 24:43–44). Rather, this is His daily approach to our individual hearts, desiring fellowship.
The language implies evening time—a spiritual metaphor for the last hour, the final opportunity before night falls:
“The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness…” — Romans 13:12, NKJV
The supper He refers to (Revelation 3:20) echoes the Lord’s Supper, a symbol of communion and shared life. He brings spiritual nourishment—His Word, His Spirit, His peace. We, in return, offer Him our surrendered lives.
“Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.” — Luke 12:37, NKJV
Christ does not force entry. He knocks. He waits. He speaks. But the door must be opened from the inside. This illustrates free will and personal responsibility in salvation:
“Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts…” — Hebrews 3:15, NKJV
Some will not hear because they are spiritually asleep, distracted by the noise of the world (1 Thessalonians 5:6). Others hear but deliberately ignore Him.
Jesus warns that if we reject Him knowingly and repeatedly, He may eventually stop knocking. This echoes His rebuke to Jerusalem:
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem… How often I wanted to gather your children together… but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate; for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’” — Matthew 23:37–39, NKJV
This is one of the most sobering statements in Scripture: “You shall see Me no more.” The finality of divine rejection is terrifying.
Many assume they’ll respond to God “later”—in old age, or after they’ve enjoyed the pleasures of the world. But Scripture warns that we do not control tomorrow:
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” — Proverbs 27:1, NKJV
The longer we delay, the more hardened our hearts can become (Hebrews 3:13). The very ability to hear His voice is grace—and that grace doesn’t last forever.
If today you feel a stirring in your heart, that’s not coincidence—it’s the Spirit of God knocking. Don’t ignore it. Repent, believe, and surrender your life to Jesus.
“Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.” — Isaiah 55:6, NKJV
Open the door. He will not condemn you for taking long. He will come in, dine with you, restore you, and fill you with peace and purpose. He brings blessings for both body and soul, and a new hope for this life and eternity.
But if you continue to ignore Him, the next time He comes may be not as a guest—but as a thief in the night, to take His own and leave the rest to face judgment.
“Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.” — Matthew 24:42, NKJV
Jesus is at the door. He is knocking. Not with force, but with love. With patience, but also urgency. Will you open your heart today?
“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2, NKJV
Respond now. Invite Him in. Let Him change your life. FIND SALVATION TODAY.
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KEEP PRAYING TO GOD WITHOUT GIVING UP
When I was young, our older brother often brought gifts when he came home from school. Sometimes he would stop by a bakery and bring us meat samosas or other treats. He bought gifts for everyone, but my sibling and I had a habit: whenever we got our share, we would eat quickly so we could finish and ask for more before our portions ran out.
At first, he would chase us away, telling us not to bother him. But we never stopped asking. You could see how angry he was—frustrated and annoyed—but we kept at it. He would warn us that if we continued, he might hit us. Yet we didn’t stop, like persistent flies buzzing around. Eventually, seeing that we wouldn’t give up, he would smile and give in, laughing as he split the samosas in half and shared them with us.
He started off angry, but in the end, it ended in laughter. He would say, “Alright, come and get it.”
This illustrates a spiritual principle: persistence in prayer leads to results. Jesus used similar illustrations to teach His disciples the same lesson.
Luke 18:1–8 (NIV)“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: ‘In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about people. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, “Grant me justice against my adversary.” For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, “Even though I don’t fear God or care about people, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me.”’ And the Lord said, ‘Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?’”
Theological insight: This parable demonstrates God’s faithfulness and justice. Unlike the unjust judge, God is both loving and righteous; He answers prayers not because we pester Him, but because He delights in His children and is committed to His covenant promises. Persistence in prayer reflects faith and trust in God’s timing, not merely human stubbornness.
Luke 11:5–10 (ESV)“And he said to them, ‘Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, “Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him,” and he will answer from within, “Do not bother me; the door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything”? I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.’”
Theological insight: Jesus emphasizes faith coupled with persistence. Prayer is not a magical formula; it is relational. God invites us into intimate communion, where asking, seeking, and knocking demonstrate dependence on Him. The promise is universal: “everyone who asks receives”—God is not arbitrary but perfectly generous.
Some believers fear asking for great things, thinking God cannot or will not respond. However, Scripture teaches that our requests must align with God’s will:
1 John 5:14–15 (KJV)“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
Theological insight: Persistent prayer is not just about receiving blessings; it shapes our hearts to discern God’s will. It develops spiritual maturity, teaches dependence, and strengthens our faith.
James 5:16–18 (NIV)“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.”
Theological insight: Prayer is an instrument of God’s power. The righteous are not superhuman; their efficacy comes from intimate relationship with God. Persistent prayer can shape circumstances, align with divine purposes, and release God’s providential power.
The greatest prayer is for God’s own presence: the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 11:13–14 (NIV)“For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Theological insight: The Holy Spirit is God’s seal (Ephesians 1:13), our guide, and the source of spiritual gifts and fruit. Asking for the Spirit is foundational; through Him, all other blessings are understood and received in alignment with God’s kingdom purposes.
Like the persistent child and the generous brother, or the widow and the unjust judge, God responds to faithful, persistent prayer. Do not limit your prayers. Do not become discouraged. Whether your needs are immediate or long-term, persist in asking, seeking, and knocking. God’s promises are sure: “everyone who asks receives; everyone who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened” (Luke 11:10, NIV).
May you be abundantly blessed, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and filled with unwavering faith in God’s faithful promises.
“When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. To those who sold doves he said, ‘Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!’ His disciples remembered that it is written: ‘Zeal for your house will consume me.’ The Jews then responded to him, ‘What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.’ They replied, ‘It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?’ But the temple he had spoken of was his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.”
The Jews thought Jesus was speaking of the physical temple in Jerusalem. To them, his words sounded absurd. They failed to grasp the spiritual reality—that Jesus himself was the true temple, the dwelling place of God among men (John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”).
This wasn’t the first time people misunderstood Jesus’ words. Over and over, he spoke of spiritual truths, but people took him literally:
When he spoke of being “born again” (John 3:3–4), Nicodemus asked, “Can a man enter his mother’s womb a second time?”
When he offered “living water” (John 4:10–11), the Samaritan woman thought he meant physical water from a well.
When he said he was the “bread of life” (John 6:35), the crowd thought he meant literal food.
The Apostle Paul later explains why this happens: “The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14, ESV).
Jesus himself quoted Isaiah when describing this condition:“You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes.” (Matthew 13:14–15, NIV).
This spiritual blindness continued even to the cross. As Jesus hung dying, the crowd mocked:“You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:40).
But their words, intended as mockery, unknowingly confirmed prophecy. Jesus did “destroy” the temple of his body by laying it down, and in three days God raised him from the dead (Acts 2:23–24).
The temple in Jerusalem was only a shadow. The real temple was Christ himself. He is the perfect meeting place between God and humanity (Colossians 2:9, “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.”).
But after his resurrection, Scripture goes further: believers themselves become the temple of God through the indwelling Holy Spirit.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” (1 Corinthians 6:19).
“In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:21–22).
Therefore, when Jesus cleansed the temple, he was foreshadowing the cleansing work he would accomplish in us—removing corruption and making us a holy dwelling place for God.
Jesus made it clear: not everyone who hears his words truly understands them. Understanding belongs to his disciples—those who deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him.
Luke 14:26–27 (ESV):“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.”
Here “hate” does not mean malice or resentment, but a radical prioritization of Christ above all relationships and desires. It is about rejecting any influence—whether family, culture, or personal ambition—that opposes God’s will.
Jesus also commanded us to count the cost (Luke 14:28–33). Following him is not an experiment but a lifelong surrender. Like Peter, James, and John who left everything to follow him (Matthew 4:19–20), we too must be willing to lay down our attachments.
So, what does it mean to have ears that hear? It means approaching Scripture with humility, faith, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Jesus said:“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you.” (John 14:26, NIV).
Without the Spirit, the Bible remains a closed book. With the Spirit, its mysteries unfold. That’s why even though many people read the same words, only disciples truly grasp their meaning.
The message is simple yet costly:
To follow Christ is to die to self (Galatians 2:20).
To follow Christ is to embrace suffering and rejection (2 Timothy 3:12).
To follow Christ is to surrender all and live for his glory (Philippians 3:7–8).
But the reward is greater than the cost:“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived—the things God has prepared for those who love him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9, NIV).
The Jews heard Jesus but did not understand. The same danger faces us today: to hear his words but miss their meaning. Only by becoming true disciples—denying ourselves, carrying our cross, and following him—can we have ears that truly hear.
So I ask:
Have you surrendered your life to Christ?
Have you counted the cost of discipleship?
Do you have ears that hear and eyes that see?
Today, give your life fully to Jesus Christ. Count the cost, take up your cross, and follow him. Then you will understand the mysteries of the Kingdom of God.
“Whoever has ears, let them hear.” (Matthew 11:15).
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, by God’s grace, we have another opportunity to reflect on His Word and the blessings He has prepared for us.
Let us begin by reading from Zechariah 12:9-14, where the prophet speaks of a future time:
“On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem. And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child…”
This prophecy speaks about the Jewish people—the Israelites. Israel is a small nation, barely the size of a regional county, and doesn’t seem remarkable in terms of natural wonders or resources. Yet, it remains the center of global attention—why?
Despite being spiritually distant from God today, the Jewish people are intellectually gifted and extraordinarily successful worldwide. Now imagine: if they are already achieving so much while disconnected from God, what will happen when they return to Him?
The Bible promises that one day, God’s Spirit of grace will be poured out upon Israel. On that day, they will finally recognize Jesus—the one they rejected and pierced over 2,000 years ago—as their true Messiah. They will weep deeply in repentance, realizing that the very one they crucified is the Savior they had long awaited.
This moment marks a turning point, and it fulfills the prophecy written by Apostle Paul in Romans 11:25-27:
“I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in, and in this way all Israel will be saved. As it is written: ‘The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob. And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins.’”
In other words, Israel’s spiritual blindness was allowed for a purpose—so that salvation could come to the Gentiles. We, the nations, have been living in this period of grace. But this season won’t last forever.
Once the time for the Gentiles is fulfilled, grace will return to Israel. And with that transition, the Rapture—the great catching away of believers—will follow.
Currently, Jews are still crying out at the Western Wall (the Wailing Wall) in Jerusalem, praying to the God of their fathers to send the Messiah and save them from their enemies. The day is coming when those prayers will be answered—when their spiritual eyes are opened and they finally see Jesus for who He truly is.
It’s important to understand: God deliberately allowed Israel to be spiritually blinded so that the Gospel could reach us, the Gentiles. Without that, we might still be bound in idol worship, witchcraft, and spiritual darkness. But through Christ, we were shown mercy.
When the disciples asked Jesus if He would restore the kingdom to Israel after His resurrection, He responded that it wasn’t for them to know the time or season (Acts 1:6-7). This meant that a time will come when God will restore Israel fully—and that time is drawing near.
When it happens, the world will witness God’s mighty defense of Israel once again. Nations will unite against Jerusalem in the final battle—the Battle of Armageddon—but God will rise and fight for His people.
Zechariah 14 describes that day vividly:
“Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations, as he fights on a day of battle. On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half of the mountain moving north and half moving south. You will flee by my mountain valley, for it will extend to Azel. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with him.”
So while it’s easy to be amazed at Israel’s progress today, the real message is this: Time is short. Grace is shifting.
Look at the state of Christianity worldwide. Nations that once sent missionaries are now turning away from faith. This is a sign: the age of grace for the Gentiles is closing, and God’s attention is turning back to Israel.
Eventually, all nations—including ours—will oppose Israel and align with the Antichrist. As Zechariah 12:3 warns:
“On that day, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves…”
That’s not a time to wish for. Why wait until those terrible days come upon us suddenly?
Now is the time to act. The grace of God is still available—especially here in Africa. Don’t let it pass you by. Accept Jesus into your life and let Him cleanse and prepare you for His return.
May the Lord bless you and keep you ready.