End times
“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” I Peter 4:7-8
No matter what position a person takes regarding the Second Coming, all agree we are closer than we’ve ever been. Peter said that knowing the end is near should motivate us to be alert and self controlled so that we can pray. And as we pray we must remember to love. Are we praying? Are we loving?
End places
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Act 1:8
Are we thinking about those who have never heard of Jesus? God intends the Gospel to go to the ends of the earth! And we must be empowered by the Holy Spirit to accomplish his will. Are we depending on the Holy Spirit? Are we Christ’s witnesses every where we go?
End promise
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
As Jesus gave his great commission, He also gave a great promise: “I will be with you.” We know this promise is for us because we have not reached the end of the age. Do we really believe Jesus has all authority? Are we holding to his great promise?
“All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:22