What We Should Be Doing Now…Preparing

While finishing up Daniel today a few verses really stuck out about end of times:

12: 3″ And those who have insight shall shine like the brightness of the expanse, and those who lead many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever. “

Thoughts: Many people are being called out to go on a search for real truth so that during the end of times; they can be used to give insight to the lost. We must pray for insight now that the Father can use us. We will be vital to sharing the importance of repentance, salvation and walking in real truth. So many sweet people have been blinded by deception or lies, they inherited it.. The set- apart ones will  have a big job to do. They will come under captivity and plundering as Daniel tells us. This shouldn’t surprise you, knowing that almost all of the disciples died martyrs deaths.  But this will not be in vain, for many will be given understanding by our shared insight.  Unfortunately, the sky could fall and some will still harden their heart to the Truth.

Daniel 12: 4….”Many shall diligently search and knowledge shall increase. ” 

Thoughts: We should be diligently searching for truth now, studying the scriptures, praying and sharing with others. In addition, to learning for our own benefit,  we should  also be mirroring Yeshua by serving poor,praying for the sick, taking care of the widows, elderly, single moms and those in need. We must pray for Jesus glasses, to see through His lenses. You will no longer just mindlessly pass someone in the store with a cane, in a wheel chair or turn the other way when someone is upset or crying…Pray for a Baptism of Love, and you will begin to have a heart like your Messiah. Your empathy and love for others will increase. You will slow down and begin to see these broken people in the world who need the love a believer can provide. Be Jesus on earth to others.

If the enemy has a middle name it would be Selfishness. His influence in our lives causes us to be self absorbed where we only worried about our own lives, our own kids and our own interests.  We must make the Father #1. We must make serving Elohim and our neighbors a priority without judgment or criticism. Remember, idolatry can come in different forms, even our children can be come idols if we dedicate more time to them than the most important relationship- Your Heavenly relationship.

12: 10 ” Many shall be cleansed and made white, and refined. But the wrong shall do wrong- and none of the wrong shall understand, but those who have insight shall understand. ”

Thoughts: The world is different. It’s time for the Children of the Most High, to set themselves apart by constantly asking to be refined into His likeness. We must be that light that shines brightly in a dark room. We must cleanse ourselves with heartfelt repentance and obedience. We should humble ourselves and lead with love in all transactions, words and actions. The Father is love, so we should always display love. How you live, what comes out of your mouth is a witness to others.  Your actions, non-verbals and verbals either reinforces your belief or it contradicts it. Either way you are sending a message.

Daniel reminds us that during end of times what seems to be a peaceful leader will come on the scene. He will be a master at flattery, even distributing supplies to those in needs at first. He will seem different that his predecessors before him but he will soon deceive the nations.  A switch will be flipped, he will proceed with his own agenda to exalt himself above all and he will maneuver for selfish gain. Exalting SELF is SELFISHNESS. We must fight selfishness at all costs- the root of that trait is straight from Satan. There was not one selfish bone in Yeshua’s body. Not one!

We do not have time to say we are too busy to read the bible. We can not forget to pray.  We have got to start talking to the Father continuously, like a friend that is constantly with us. Praying should become like breathing. If someone pops into your mind, you might be interceding on their behalf, so pray for them!

If we have time for several sports practices a week, going to the gym to work out and weekend full of double hitters and golf;  then we have time for a cup of coffee and daily bible reading. We must also carve out some quiet time to Ask the Father what’s on His mind. Then SHHHHH listen.

The enemy is the master at keeping us so busy. He keeps our minds so preoccupied that we stay in a “spinning” frenzy, even disturbs our sleep which we know is that precious time that the creator can speak to us in dreams for instance..If he has us so busy with kids, school, work, chores and shopping then guess what? We can’t hear the Spirit! I once heard a Pastor say that the Spirit can not be heard when the mind is anxious. We must slow down and plug into our source constantly and Trust the Father in all things.

Listening is just as important as praying. And when we pray we  should not just have a laundry list of requests for our own needs.  We need to praise, worship, pray for others, address our own needs and listen with a journal in hand. Sometimes he will speak with you during the only time He can get your mind to SHHH- in the shower, while wiping down the counter, right before you open your eyes in morning or during another mindless activity. Try making drive time, quiet time. Then listen and reflect. You can not have a relationship or growth if you don’t invest time…Giving Him the left over time is not an option or at least not a good one. Chances are you will drop him off the bottom of your to- do list.