Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome as we reflect once again on the Scriptures today.

There is great confusion in Christianity regarding food. Some believe that certain foods are unclean, while others believe that all foods are lawful to eat—leading to endless disputes.

If we read the Scriptures carefully, we will see that food cannot defile a person. However, this does not mean that everything is beneficial. Certainly not! You cannot eat wood, iron, poison, or alcohol and say they are suitable—they destroy the body rather than build it.

1 Corinthians 10:23
“All things are lawful, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful, but not all things build up.”

Therefore, if you are certain that what you are eating does not harm your body, then eat—it is not a sin. But if you know it is harmful, do not eat it. Likewise, if you have doubts or uncertainty about whether it may harm you, it is better not to eat it at all, because abstaining is not a sin.

Romans 14:22–23
“The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.”

Today we will not focus deeply on the subject of food. If you would like a teaching on that topic, you may let us know. Instead, we will learn how to avoid defilement through the following well-known passage.

Let us read:

Mark 7:5, 14–16
“Then the Pharisees and the scribes asked Him, ‘Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?’
And He called the people to Him again and said to them, ‘Hear Me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.’”

Our Lord Jesus spoke these words to a crowd that may have numbered in the hundreds or even thousands. Among them were His twelve disciples, and together they heard that nothing entering a person defiles them, but what comes out does.

After saying this, the Lord did not continue explaining, so everyone left with their own interpretation. Many likely thought that what enters a person is food, and what comes out is vomit, feces, or urine—and that these are what defile a person. The entire crowd dispersed believing they had understood the Lord, yet in truth they had not understood Him at all.

Later, the disciples realized there was something they had not grasped, so they approached Him privately and asked for clarification.

Let us read:

Mark 7:17–23
“And when He had entered the house and left the people, His disciples asked Him about the parable. And He said to them, ‘Then are you also without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile him, since it enters not his heart but his stomach, and is expelled?’ (Thus He declared all foods clean.)
And He said, ‘What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.’”

Do you see that? The disciples received the explanation clearly—but the crowd did not. The crowd left thinking defilement meant sweat, vomit, or bodily waste. But that is not so! Defiling things are those that come from the heart, not the body.

When you walk down the street and accidentally hear someone using insults, those words enter your ears and are stored in your memory—yet that does not defile you. But when you later become angry, open that storehouse, and use those same insults against someone else, that is when you become defiled.

If you witness a wrongdoing such as abortion that you did not commit, the event is stored in your heart—but you are not defiled. However, if one day you become pregnant and choose abortion, or advise another person to do so, then you have become defiled. The same principle applies to many other sins.

A defiled person before God is spiritually unclean. In the Old Testament, an unclean person was not allowed to enter the assembly of God but was separated until they were purified. Even today, defilement still exists. If you are a drunkard, sexually immoral, an adulterer, a murderer, abusive in speech, practicing homosexuality, addicted to pornography, a gossip, and so on—you are defiled before God. It does not matter how many years you have called yourself a Christian; you still need repentance and must separate yourself from such things.

Titus 1:15–16
“To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; both their minds and their consciences are defiled. They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.”

If you are not yet saved, Christ loves you and died for us. Salvation is freely available today. What you should do right where you are is kneel down personally and repent sincerely before Him. If you truly mean it when you say “Amen,” He has already heard you and forgiven you. You will experience a remarkable peace entering your heart.

After that, seek proper biblical baptism—baptism in much water:

John 3:23
“John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming and being baptized.”

And be baptized in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ—the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:

Matthew 28:19
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 2:38
“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”

By obeying these few and simple commands, you assure heaven that you have truly turned to God, and He will honor you. The true cleansing of Christ will come into your life.

May the Lord bless you.

If you are saved, do not forget to pray daily for the Church, for all Christians, and for the servants of God.

Maranatha!

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In the Bible, Satan is described with different names that reveal his character and the works he performs on earth. For example, when Scripture calls him Satan or the Devil, it is because he is the adversary and accuser of our souls before God. This aligns with the meaning of his name (Revelation 12:10).

Elsewhere, he is called the Dragon (Revelation 12:9) because he is a deceiver like the serpent in Eden and a devourer of souls just as dragons devour their prey.

In other places, he is called the prince of this world (John 12:31; 2 Corinthians 4:4) because much of what is exalted in this world is under his dominion.

He is also called the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2), because the forces of darkness in the spiritual realm operate under his command. He is the father of demons, sorcery, and all wickedness.

Another title is the Tempter (Matthew 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5), because he is the source of temptations that seek to bring down believers. That is why Jesus warned:

“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41).

But above all these names, Scripture shows that he will one day be revealed with another title—Abaddon (in Hebrew) or Apollyon (in Greek). This name means The Destroyer (Revelation 9:11). It describes his ultimate work: to bring destruction upon humanity.

The Fifth Trumpet and the Release of Abaddon
When we read the book of Revelation, after the rapture of the Church, extraordinary judgments will unfold on the earth. After the seven seals, the seven trumpets are blown. Let us focus on the fifth trumpet, which directly introduces Abaddon/Apollyon.

Revelation 9:1–6 (NKJV):
“Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit. And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun and the air were darkened because of the smoke of the pit. Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power… And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months… In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will desire to die, and death will flee from them.”

John explains that these locusts are not literal insects but demonic forces imprisoned until that appointed time (see Jude 1:6). They will be commanded by their king: “And they had as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, but in Greek he has the name Apollyon” (Revelation 9:11).

These spirits will torment people who do not have the seal of God (compare with Revelation 7:3). They will not kill but will inflict unbearable torment, so intense that people will long for death but not find it.

Why This Matters Now
Today Satan already acts as a destroyer, but the devastation in that time will be far greater. These demons will drive people to madness, cruelty, division, and unbearable suffering—like the man possessed in the tombs of the Gadarenes (Mark 5:2–5). They will produce affliction without relief, diseases without cure, and despair without death.

This terrifying prophecy teaches us that it is only the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church that restrains such evil from breaking loose now. Paul confirms:
“For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed…” (2 Thessalonians 2:7–8).

When the Church is taken away in the rapture, the restraint will be removed, and the earth will face unparalleled destruction. Jesus Himself warned: “There will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be” (Matthew 24:21).

A Call to Salvation
The question, then, is: Do we still despise the salvation offered in Christ?
Jesus is full of mercy and warns us before judgment comes suddenly. He calls us to repent, be baptized in His name (Acts 2:38), and live in holiness. For the world is passing away, but “he who does the will of God abides forever” (1 John 2:17).

Christ asked, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Mark 8:36).

Therefore, now is the time of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Let us surrender to Christ before it is too late.

✦ Conclusion: Abaddon/Apollyon is not just a title but a revelation of Satan’s destructive mission in the end times. Yet, those who belong to Christ have the seal of God and will escape the wrath to come through the rapture of the saints.

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In the book of Genesis, we read about creation. God created man from the dust of the earth, and He also created visible things like trees, animals, fish, and many others.

However, if you carefully read the creation account, you will notice that only what is visible to the naked eye is mentioned. The invisible things were not listed. For example, bacteria, which are more numerous than all visible creatures and have countless types, are not mentioned. Neither are viruses, nor the living blood cells in Adam’s body that defend him against bodily enemies. Likewise, dust is mentioned, but the much smaller building blocks of matter—protons and electrons—which are in every grain of soil and in all things, were not listed.

This means God’s creation is not limited to what we can see; He also made countless invisible things that exist among us. What we see is just a summary of all creation.

Many of life’s problems and successes are influenced by what we cannot see.

For example, all diseases are caused by unseen bacteria or viruses. The coronavirus, invisible to the naked eye, disrupted the whole world.

Likewise, many advances rely on the unseen: a thin wire can transmit electricity that powers massive machines or heats water in minutes—thanks to the invisible movement of electrons and protons.

In the same way, the spiritual realm exists. We cannot deny Satan, demons, or angels simply because we cannot see them.

Many events on earth originate in the spiritual realm. In fact, Scripture teaches:

“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” (Hebrews 11:3)

For this reason, the invisible should concern us even more than the visible:

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18)

Even science confirms the reality of forces we cannot see—like gravity and magnetism—which remain mysteries to this day.

The spiritual world is real, and its effects on our lives are profound.

If you fear an unseen virus like HIV entering your body and avoid immorality for protection, consider that there are far worse unseen entities—evil spirits—that can enter your life through the same acts of sin, bringing direct destruction. A single demonic spirit gained through one sinful act can derail your entire life.

If you avoid an unseen electric shock by carefully handling wires, then fear sin even more, for there are unseen spiritual forces far more dangerous than electricity—capable of sudden and eternal destruction.

The Bible is our “microscope”, revealing the unseen. As we study God’s Word, we learn how to discern these spirits and guard against them. For example:

“But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.” (Proverbs 6:32)

When someone knows God’s Word and deliberately disobeys it, they open a door for demonic influence. These effects are not always immediate, but they become evident over time—sometimes through sudden misfortune, unexplained death, loss of honor, or even catastrophic accidents.

Many believe the only consequence of sexual immorality is contracting HIV, but the spiritual repercussions can be far worse.

May the Lord open our eyes to value the spiritual more than the physical and strengthen our faith. I say this because I personally encountered an evil spirit in the physical realm recently, and God reminded me that these spirits roam the earth seeking people to devour (1 Peter 5:8). In these last days, their efforts have intensified, knowing their time is short (Revelation 12:12).

Therefore, be vigilant. The spiritual realm is real.

Run into Christ for safety.

Maranatha!

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Luke 17:26–29 (NKJV)

26 “And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man:
27 They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.
28 Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built;
29 but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.”

Blessed be the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This prophecy was spoken directly by our Lord Jesus Himself. It was not spoken by Paul, John, Peter, or even Luke who recorded it. It came from the mouth of the Lord Himself, describing what His coming would be like.

In this prophecy, He compared His return to:

• The days of Noah
• The days of Lot

Many focus only on the outward activities mentioned: eating and drinking (a life of indulgence and drunkenness), marrying and giving in marriage (moral corruption and distorted unions), buying and selling (even corrupt and dishonest trade), planting and building (material preoccupation).

Indeed, we see much of this fulfilled in our generation.

However, there are two deeper expressions that are easy to miss:

1. “As it was in the days of Noah”
2. “As it was in the days of Lot”

Jesus did not say, “as it was in the day of the flood” or “as it was in the day of Sodom’s destruction.”
He specifically said: the days of Noah and the days of Lot.

This is very significant.

1. The Days of Noah – A Time of Warning Before Judgment

Noah was a servant of God. Before the flood came, God warned him.

Genesis 6:13 (NKJV)

“And God said to Noah, ‘The end of all flesh has come before Me… and behold, I will destroy them with the earth.’”

Noah was not only warned—he was given time to prepare and to preach.

2 Peter 2:5 (NKJV)

“…Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness…”

For many years while building the ark, Noah preached repentance. Yet only eight souls entered the ark (Genesis 7:13).

The rest mocked him. To them, he looked like a foolish old carpenter building a ship where there was no rain.

But when the door of the ark was shut by God (Genesis 7:16), it was too late.

2. The Days of Lot – A Time of Urgent Escape

Lot also was warned before destruction came.

Genesis 19:12–14 (NKJV)

“Have you anyone else here? … Take them out of this place!
For we will destroy this place…
So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law… but to his sons-in-law he seemed to be joking.”

Lot warned his family, but they thought he was joking.

Only Lot, his wife, and his two daughters left. Even then, his wife looked back and perished (Genesis 19:26).

The Apostle Peter calls Lot a righteous man:

2 Peter 2:7–8 (NKJV)

“…righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked…”

What Does This Mean for Us?

When Jesus says “as it was in the days of Noah and Lot,” He is revealing something deeper:

Before judgment comes, God raises servants to warn the world.

These are the true “days of the servants of God.”

Today, in every nation—including here in Africa and across the world—God has raised many “Noahs” and “Lots.” They preach:

• Repentance
• The return of Christ
• The coming judgment
• Separation from sin

Many people mock them.
Many say they exaggerate.
Many say they are dramatic or unemployed or seeking attention.

But when judgment suddenly comes, regret will be too late.

The Final Call Before the Door Closes

When you begin to hear strong preaching about the end times, understand something:

It is the final gospel call before judgment.

Matthew 24:14 (NKJV)

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”

Just as in Noah’s time, people waited for a dramatic sign from heaven before believing.
Just as in Lot’s time, people dismissed the warning.

We must not repeat their mistake.

The Door of Grace Will Close

There came a time when:

• The ark door was shut.
• The angels finished speaking.
• Fire fell.
• The rain began.
• Silence followed.

Likewise, there will come a moment when:

• The Holy Spirit will no longer strive with humanity (Genesis 6:3).
• The invitation to repentance will cease.
• The age of grace will close.

Have You Received Christ?

Have you repented?
Have you received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?

Acts 3:19 (NKJV)

“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out…”

Acts 2:38 (NKJV)

“Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Jesus commanded baptism:

Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

And Scripture shows baptism in water by immersion:

John 3:23 (NKJV)

“Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there.”

When a person truly repents, is baptized in obedience, and believes in Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within them and guide them into all truth.

John 16:13 (NKJV)

“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth…”

These Are the Days of the Servants of God

These are not merely the days of destruction.

They are the days of mercy. The days of warning. The days of grace. The days of God’s servants crying out.

But they will end.

Final Exhortation

Do not treat the message of Christ’s return as a joke.

Receive Christ today. Repent today. Obey today.

Because soon, you may no longer hear the invitation to enter the Ark.

Maranatha — “Come, Lord Jesus.”
(Revelation 22:20, NKJV)

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Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by grace that the Lord has allowed us to see the sun again today. Let us reflect together on the Scriptures.

As we know, we are living in the last days. Every passing minute brings us closer to the end. Today, another day has been subtracted from the few remaining before the consummation of all things.

The Bible warns us that one of the signs of Christ’s Second Coming is the increase of sin and lawlessness, as well as knowledge. Today we will focus on the increase of sin.

Jesus said:

“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”
— Matthew 24:12 (KJV)

When you observe life today, you may say that yesterday was better than today because rebellion and wickedness are increasing. Love is growing cold. Murders are increasing. Hatred, revenge, selfishness, theft, sexual immorality, and every kind of impurity are multiplying.

All these are signs of the Second Coming of Christ.

But here is an important question:

Why is the increase of evil a sign of Christ’s return? Why didn’t Jesus say that before His coming goodness would greatly increase instead?

Theological Insight: Two Harvests Maturing Together

The answer is profound.

Before Christ appears in the clouds, the level of holiness among the saints will also be very high. One sign that holiness has reached maturity is that evil has also reached maturity.

Jesus taught this principle in the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares:

“Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares… but gather the wheat into my barn.”
— Matthew 13:30 (KJV)

Both wheat (the righteous) and tares (the wicked) mature together. When sin reaches fullness, righteousness has also reached fullness somewhere.

This reflects a biblical principle: God allows both righteousness and wickedness to ripen before final judgment.

When Evil Increases, Holiness Also Increases

When you see sin exceeding its boundaries, know that somewhere goodness is also increasing—perhaps not among many people, but even if it is only one person, that person may be walking in extraordinary righteousness.

Many people mistakenly think that because sin is widespread, no one is pleasing God. Do not forget this truth:

When evil is high, holiness is also high somewhere.

Consider Sodom and Gomorrah. When their wickedness reached heaven:

“Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous.”
— Genesis 18:20 (KJV)

At that same time, God was deeply pleased with one man—Abraham, the father of faith (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3).

The increase of wickedness in Sodom was also occurring during the rise of a man of great righteousness.

Likewise today, if the world appears morally corrupt, it is also a sign that somewhere God has saints who are purifying themselves intensely.

The Bible confirms this:

“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still… and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.”
— Revelation 22:11 (KJV)

As the end approaches, both wickedness and holiness intensify.

False Prophets and True Servants

When you see a wave of false prophets, do not laugh or take it lightly. It is something to fear spiritually, because it also signals the presence of genuine servants of God.

Jesus warned:

“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders…”
— Matthew 24:24 (KJV)

But God always preserves a remnant.

In the days of King Ahab and Jezebel, Israel was full of idolatry. Yet Elijah stood firm. And not only Elijah:

“Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal.”
— 1 Kings 19:18 (KJV)

Even in extreme apostasy, God had 7,000 faithful people.

This is the doctrine of the remnant—God always preserves a faithful people (Romans 11:5).

Do Not Be Deceived by the Spirit of the Age

This is not the time to say, “The world is completely corrupt, so I must also be corrupt,” or “There are no saints anymore, so there is no need for me to pursue holiness.”

That is a lie of the devil. Scripture says:

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2 (KJV)

And again:

“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”
— Hebrews 12:14 (KJV)

Holiness is not optional in the last days—it is essential.

A Warning About Comparing Past and Present

Scripture also warns us:

“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.”
— Ecclesiastes 7:10 (KJV)

Every generation has its challenges. The key is not nostalgia—but faithfulness.

Final Encouragement

Yes, sin is increasing. Yes, love is growing cold in many places. But this is not a message of despair—it is a prophetic signal.

It tells us:

• The harvest is near.
• Christ’s return is approaching.
• The righteous must shine brighter.

As Scripture says:

“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
— Daniel 12:3 (KJV)

May the Lord help us open our eyes, remain faithful, and continue to purify ourselves as the Day approaches.

“And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”
— 1 John 3:3 (KJV)

Amen.

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Shalom.

Throughout the Bible, we are constantly warned to remain ready. Many Christians assume that salvation is automatic—thinking, “I will be saved someday,” or “Since I am already saved, there is no need to deal with my remaining weaknesses.”

But we must understand: salvation is a process. It is a continuous work of grace in a believer’s life. It involves preparation. Before the rapture (the catching away of the saints), one must meet the spiritual qualifications of being a complete Bride of Christ—not merely a companion without readiness.

The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25)

We see this clearly in the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25. This parable gives a prophetic picture of what will happen shortly before Jesus returns.

Five were wise, and five were foolish. All of them claimed to be waiting for the Bridegroom. This reflects the church today—mixed groups of Christians. Everyone claims to be waiting for the Lord, even those living in sin still make that claim.

The difference was preparation.

Matthew 25:6–12 (NKJV)

“And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’
Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.
And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’
But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.
Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’
But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’”

The Meaning of the Oil

The oil represents the Holy Spirit and a life continually filled and led by Him.

Ephesians 5:18 (NIV) says:

“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.”

Notice: it is a command to continually be filled.

The foolish virgins had lamps (a form of faith), but no extra oil (no sustained spiritual life). They assumed that arriving at the waiting place was enough. But Christian life is not about location—it is about preparation and transformation.

Romans 8:9 (ESV):

“Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.”

The Holy Spirit cannot be borrowed from another believer. Each person must personally walk with God.

The Midnight Cry

Before the door was shut, there was first a cry.

This signifies a final warning—a short season of grace before Christ’s appearing. The cry awakens everyone. But it is not time to go buy oil; it is time to light lamps.

Spiritually, this suggests that before the rapture there will be intensified preaching, conviction, and global awakening messages calling believers to readiness.

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (NKJV):

“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.”

There will be a shout. There will be a trumpet. But only those ready will go in.

Salvation Requires Preparation

Salvation is not randomness. It is preparation.

You wrote an important principle: with God, it is not enough to arrive “at the time”—we must arrive within the time.

This aligns with Hebrews 12:14 (NIV):

“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.”

Holiness is not optional. It is preparation for seeing the Lord.

Just as a flight has a reporting time and a departure time, heaven has preparation before entry. If you arrive exactly at departure time, you are already late.

Spiritually speaking:

• A lukewarm life is dangerous.
• A compromised life is risky.
• A “one foot in, one foot out” Christianity will not stand.

Revelation 3:16 (NKJV):

“So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”

Two Groups of Christians

The Bible reveals that in the last days there will be two groups waiting for Christ—the wise and the foolish. Not pagans and believers—but two types of believers.

This is sobering.

Not every lifestyle you see among Christians is worth imitating. Not every sermon is safe to follow. Not every inner voice is from God.

1 John 4:1 (NIV):

“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”

Self-Examination

2 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV):

“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.”

This is a personal responsibility.

This is the hour to prepare your lamp personally. To live in daily repentance. To walk in obedience. To pursue holiness. To cultivate intimacy with the Holy Spirit.

A Final Warning

If someone treats salvation casually—living carelessly, without transformation—the rapture may occur before their eyes.

Jesus Himself warned in Luke 21:36 (NKJV):

“Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

We must be counted worthy—not by works alone, but by genuine faith evidenced in obedience and perseverance.

Conclusion

May we all live as wise virgins—spiritually alert, filled with oil, and ready at any moment.

Revelation 22:20 (NKJV):

“Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

Maranatha — Our Lord is coming.

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Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by God’s grace that we have seen another day, and so I welcome you to reflect on the Scriptures, which are the food of our souls.

Many of us have been seeking help from our God, which is a very good thing, because there is nowhere else we can truly find help. Satan’s work is to destroy us, not to help us.

There are many ways to receive help from God in whatever you are going through or in whatever you need.

The First and Most Important Way: Personal Prayer

The first and most important way is for you personally to kneel down and pray to God. If all the evil and sin happening in the world reach God, how much more our prayers! Our God hears even the sound of our heartbeats every second as they pound; even the crowing of a rooster at dawn reaches Him—how much more the words that come from our mouths.

Therefore, the first and best way is to kneel personally and present your heart’s need to God, believing that He hears you and will grant what you ask according to His will.

The Second Way: Using God’s Servants

The second way, which is the focus of our lesson, is through God’s servants.

This way is not better than the first, but it is a legitimate way established by God Himself. When you face trouble or go through any situation, seek true servants of God. The Lord has given them grace that cannot be found elsewhere. When they pray for you or counsel you, it becomes easier to receive the right answers and results.

There are many Scriptures that teach about the grace given to God’s servants, but today let us learn from the following passage:

Mark 6:34–44
“When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. ‘This is a remote place,’ they said, ‘and it’s already very late. Send the people away so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.’
But he answered, ‘You give them something to eat.’
They said to him, ‘That would take more than half a year’s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?’
‘How many loaves do you have?’ he asked. ‘Go and see.’
When they found out, they said, ‘Five—and two fish.’
Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all.
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand.”

Lessons from This Passage

1. The Lord Had Compassion—but Used His Disciples

The Lord had compassion on the crowd, yet He did not directly hand out the bread Himself. Instead, He told the disciples to give the people food (see verse 37).

2. The Miracle Happened in the Hands of the Disciples

You will notice that the miracle did not occur in the Lord’s hands but in the hands of His disciples. Jesus gave thanks, broke the five loaves and two fish, and handed them to the disciples—He did not break five thousand loaves. This means the miracle took place through the disciples, not directly from Jesus’ hands.

In short, the miracle was performed by the Lord Jesus through the hands of His apostles (His servants). The Lord was not unable to do it Himself, but it pleased Him to use His servants to fulfill His purpose of ministering to people in need.

What Should You Do When You Face a Problem?

When you encounter a problem and do not know where to begin, first kneel down and pray to God personally. If you still feel uncertain or things do not seem settled, then seek true servants of God—they will help you, because the Lord works through them. God has placed His servants almost everywhere because He knows many of His people need help.

If you need life advice, spiritual guidance, healing from illness, or help with any matter, look for your pastor or bishop and explain everything without hiding anything. The problem you think you are the first to experience has likely been faced by many before—and it was resolved. Do not let Satan fill you with fear and tell you it is impossible. Take action, seek them out, and explain in detail just as you would explain your condition to a doctor at the hospital. When you do this, it becomes easier to receive help quickly, just as if Christ Himself were there ministering to you.

Go with a Heart of Gratitude

I also advise you: do not go empty-handed, and do not go with the mindset that the servant of God needs your money. Go as if you are going to meet Christ Himself, knowing you cannot leave without offering something in gratitude to God. When you do this, you will see great results.

A Word to God’s Servants

If you are a true servant of God, have compassion on those with problems just as the disciples did—even presenting their concerns before Christ. Jesus’ disciples did not see a financial opportunity; they saw people’s needs.

Although they knew the people had money—since they suggested the crowd could go and buy food—the apostles were moved with compassion and did not desire their money. And who knows? Perhaps after receiving the miracle of eating and being satisfied, those same people gave offerings. Normally, when someone is healed or experiences a miracle, they are moved to give.

God Is a God of Order

We also learn that the disciples seated the people in orderly groups—some in groups of fifty, others in hundreds. Perhaps men, women, elders, and children were arranged separately; they were not all mixed together.

This teaches servants that when ministering to people, order must be present. Our God is a God of order; where there is no order, God does not work. Order includes respecting people and knowing how to relate to different age groups. You cannot serve an elder the same way you serve a child, nor speak to an elder as you would to a youth. Wisdom and respect must be present for the Lord to release His miracles.

1 Corinthians 14:40
“But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”

Conclusion

So by what way will you receive help from God? One way is through His servants—not only physical help but also spiritual help, which is the Word of God.

May the Lord bless us.

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Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

If you are alive, then you have every reason to thank God. Even if you do not have ten shillings in your pocket, you still have every reason to thank Him.

Because at this very moment as we speak—while you may only have a headache—someone else is in the ICU, unconscious, and another is hospitalized with severe illness. And perhaps while you lie in bed reflecting on the problems you are going through, somewhere else another person is at the point of breathing their last.

While you may not have eaten since morning, someone else has not eaten at all since yesterday. While you have parents and relatives, another person has no one—they are completely alone.

While your eyes trouble you and you wear glasses, another person has no sight at all. While you walk with a limp, someone else has never even had legs.

While you may not have money or possessions, you still have the freedom to wake up in the morning and go wherever you wish. Others right now are imprisoned for many years without the freedom you enjoy. They long to have that freedom even for a single day—but they do not have it.

While your day has gone well today, at this very minute others are in mourning. They woke up to news of death and are burying their loved ones—people precious and important to them. It is not that they angered God and therefore these things happened. No! Some of them are very precious servants before Him, yet they are sick, imprisoned, isolated, or even without food. But you are not facing hardships as heavy as theirs. Think twice! Thank God, and do not be a person who constantly complains.

The very act of finishing the day alive is already a great miracle. Therefore, in whatever condition you are in, as long as you have life, thank God. Never compare yourself to the one who has more; instead, compare yourself to the one who has less—then you will always have every reason to thank God.

Thank God by singing to Him, praising Him, and giving to Him. When you do this, you show honor to God and acknowledge His presence in your life. It is also God’s will that we give thanks to Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:17–18
“Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Colossians 3:15
“…And be thankful.”

In these last days, hold firmly to your faith. Never allow the troubles of this world to discourage you. The end is very near.

May the Lord bless us.

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