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Week of February 2, 2025
In talking about the last days, Jesus said in Matthew 24:35-39, “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.”
Knowing that the hour is nearer than anyone of us realizes, Apostle Paul tells us a couple of things we need to do. We are to make the most of every opportunity God gives. In Ephesians 5:15-16 Paul wrote, “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” While there are three Greek words used to indicate time, the word the Apostle Paul uses is “kairos,” which refers to an appointed time, a fixed or special occasion. What the Apostle Paul is saying is that when these moments or seasons occur, don’t let them pass you by. Instead, seize the opportunity God sets before you.
The question is, “Will we recognize it when it comes?” Each day God provides the opportunity and it is our responsibility to be alert, to see it and then to step into it. Apostle Paul cautions us that the days are evil. Spiritual complacency is dangerous in this evil world we live in. Paul is telling us that if we’re not careful, we can miss the God-given opportunities in our lives. We need to understand that Satan is a thief out to steal God’s blessings from us. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” (John 10:10a) Jesus said that if we’re not careful Satan will steal away these opportunities that God gives us, and one way he does it is by helping us find excuses as to why not. Today, what will you see – an opportunity or an excuse? The hour of the Rapture is closer than you may think, so make the most of every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Pastor Dave
