Perseverance in Perilous Times

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“This know also, that in the last days, perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” (2 Tim. 3:1-5)

The time is upon us; we live in the prophesied last days of the Church age—the culmination of a spiritual insurrection propagated and sustained by the god of “this present evil world.” We are witnessing an extraordinary worldwide outburst of occultism and intense demonic activity. All of which are being shaped and controlled by undetected beguiling evil spirits,“the rulers of the darkness of this world….”

The Spirit of Fear

The spirit of fear is a manipulative emotion, a controlling influence: menacing anticipation of uncertainty is not from God. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Tim. 1:7).

 When we feel threatened by circumstances, the “spirit of fear” is aroused; opposing forces will attempt to override rationale, fact, and faith, resulting inanalytical paralysis. Instead of trusting God’s Word, “Fear thou not…”,we yield to our emotions, giving place to doubt; then the “what ifs” come rushing in. Hence, an agitated state reveals a lapse of faith and trust in God—resulting in the loss of spiritual strength and peace. “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God, you’ll be at rest.” – Corrie Ten Boom

God’s Word and Spirit are the counteracting agents in these perilous times of alarming fear, anxiety, and uncertainty.

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isa. 41:10)

“Dismayed” To deprive of that strength or firmness of mind that constitutes courage. It is yielding to fear, which results in anxiety and depression. Fear is the most effective weapon that Satan employs to attack the mind.

“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ…” (1 Peter 1”13)

Remember: “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4). “The battle is the Lord’s.”

A.W. Weckeman

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Pastor A.W. Weckeman
Pastor A.W. Weckeman, author of the recently published book, Spiritual Understanding in the Last days, How to Persevere in Perilous Times and perfectingofthesaints.com. Both the book and the website focus on the essential need of the modern church to return to the fundamental indispensable biblical doctrines vital to its spiritual wellbeing and power. Besides writing, he enjoys photography and fly fishing. Pastor Wayne and his wife Sandra currently reside in southwest Arizona.Email: wecks2az@aol.comWebsite: perfectingofthesaints.com