Comforting Words In Difficult Times

If you stay immersed in prophecy there are times that you look around at the world and you realize the magnitude of the coming changes as we approach the Tribulation. We strongly believe that the gathering up of the Church Saints will occur prior to the beginning of this period, for a variety of reasons, but what we could be exposed to - while on this side of the 'gathering up' is anyone's guess. The good news is this: the closer we get to the beginning of the Tribulation, the closer we get to the coming of Jesus for His Saints. That is very good news.

But that doesn't always diminish the deep sense of foreboding so many of us have, while in the face of this coming storm. We are seeing all signs of the growing totalitarian government that is coming, not only to America and the EU, but to the entire world. There are so many parallels in today's world, as compared to the early days of Nazi Germany  (see "Night Of The Long Knives, Part I & 2), it is highly disturbing to contemplate. And this is just one sign of so many, signs which include the earth signs (earthquakes, etc.), the ravages of war, economic collapse, severe, brutal persecution, terrorism, marxism, radical Islam, WMDs, chemical war threats, EMP threats, enslavement, famine, disease, and so may more. There is absolutely no denying that the world is just on the cusp of entering the darkest of days - the worst period in human history since the beginning of creation -  and this comes from Jesus Himself, as He described the tribulation period in Matthew 24. 

However, the good news is the fact that the Bible gives us exactly what we need during these ominous times, and gives us much needed perspective:

Psalm 23:

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Isaiah 41

10  So do not fear, for I am with you;
        do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
      I will strengthen you and help you;
         I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Romans 8:

²⁸ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Psalm 20:

⁷ 7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
⁸ 8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
    but we rise up and stand firm.

Psalm 91

¹ 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.^[a]
2 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 145

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom 

     and your dominion endures through all generations.

     The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises

     and faithful in all he does.^[a]

Matthew 24:

⁶ You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.

Psalm 118

7 The Lord is with me; he is my helper.
    I look in triumph on my enemies.

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in humans.

9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in princes.

Psalm 91

1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”

9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
    and you make the Most High your dwelling,

10 no harm will overtake you,
      no disaster will come near your tent.

14 “Because he^[b] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;

     I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
       I will be with him in trouble,
       I will deliver him and honor him.

Joshua 1

5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with   Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 

Romans 15

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Revelation 22

²⁰ He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
    Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.