Directed by the Will of God for our lives.  Must I then fear any obstacle, any enemy, mocker or thief?  What has God Himself put at the center of our hearts.  For me it is a word of warning, a note of wisdom, caution and preparation for the faithful, to be found ready when God returns for His bride and judgment.  My heart pounds for the Jewish Nation, knowing that at some point soon they shall be assailed by God’s enemies.  My heart rejoices and weeps to know that they will collectively understand that the Messiah’s first visit was largely overlooked.  We shall all find ourselves in a time of remembrance, truth and painful understanding that will invariably turn to Hope as we await His return.

How may I treat those around me in  fashion, acceptable to the Lord our God, showing them the love that He directed me offer?  May I overlook their trials and bondage, hoping or merely praying that they will be lifted up from circumstance or prison?  Certainly not, for this is what it means to be thankful for God’s redemption of the saints, in that He loved us completely when we ourselves were slaves to sin, awaiting death and coming judgment.  Food for the hungry, health for the sick, homes for the homeless and love for all who suffer without its caring touch of hope.  Our duty out of gratefulness is simple, it is our justification, excuse and ignorance that allow us to make excuse or allowance for disobedience and poor behavior.  We are princes and priests, bound to honor God with our walk, our lives and our constant intercessory prayer.

I shall not be afraid, though facing diverse trials, wickedness and the threats of evils worst.  For they have been overcome by Good, by God, By Christ and their time is fleeting.  Why then should I give weight to the words of folly, spoken by mouths that have denied Christ and turned down belief and glory?  What authority is it from whence they speak?  Should I give any respect to the fallen, their attempts to hurt God by stealing my joy, my purpose and my fulfillment?  You cannot steal what you may not understand or touch.  And my treasure is stored in Heaven with God, a place unavailable to those who refuse to honor Him.  You threaten this life when this is but a mist, how inconsequential.  For I have eternity, abundant life that transcends the boundaries and shackles of death and sin to which you remain enslaved.  My pity is in your brief attempts at control, for it ends when this life fades, you have no eternal offering, that is reserved for those who will humble themselves before Almighty God.

Yes, there will be trials, pain, loss, heartache, illness, dilemma and remorse, for that is the nature of training.  The pain is experienced here so that eternity may be free of these sinful consequences.  We are bound for glory, we’re here to tell that story, the story of Lord Jesus and how he came to save.  To save all men from judgment, condemnation brought on by sin, by freeing all from prison, regardless of the jail you’re in.  So save yourself from judgment, believe upon Him and live, accept His Graceful pardon that He has offered as a gift.  Our hope is in redemption, sanctification soon in sight, but we must prepare our hearts for glory and for His arrival in the night.  So fill your lamp with Spirit, the oil of eternal life and take peace for all your burdens giving Him your pain and strife.  For Jesus is soon coming, keep your eyes turned to the sky, keep your bodies holy and don’t listen to the lie.