---NOW IS THE TIME~

-"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. Do everything
in love." --(1 Corinthians 16:13) --

--THE person who co-teaches a Bible class with me is always proclaiming what a great era we are living in. Some people readily agree, but a few roll their eyes as if to say, "Doesn't he read the papers that daily cover the turmoil we live in?" We are surrounded by reports of wars, political unrest, identity thefts, disease, abuse, drugs, and persecution of Christians in certain parts of the world. This could lead us to believe that the world is falling apart.

When the world sees uncertainty and chaos, isn't it possible for the church and individual Christians to see opportunity? What better time to proclaim to the world a God we can depend on? We need only to read Scripture and know that God, Yahweh, YHWH, a God we can know is in control. Jesus explains in Luke 18:6-8 that those who cry out to God will get justice, and then, wanting to spur the listeners to greater faith, He asks, "When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" Just imagine how much we can do! Now is the time for Christians to live their faith.
Yes, it's time for Christians to speak up, Never be ashamed of the Gospel of our Lord and Savior. He goes with us and will be by our side as we proclaim the Good News.

"I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom;
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction." --(2 Timothy 4 1-2)
--"Behold, now is the acceptable time," Behold, now is the Day of Salvation." --(2 Corinthians 6 verse 2).

--UPPER ROOM/WM~
--"Run To the Father" / Cody Carnes/ (lyrics) //<https://youtu.be/tVtEaiR4MbU>
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