As we approach this new year, there has been a real cry for change. We will be seeing much change both in the country and in the world. I am not sure how long the honeymoon with Mr Obama will last, but I am sure there will be one. He has made many declarations and only time will tell whether he will be able to make good on any of them.
The Church too will see change, but they may not like the form it takes. Men of spiritual stature are going to go home to glory this year. With them will pass an era of the dealings of God in which we have seen the mercy of God poured out upon the nation. I believe this next year will see the Church losing some of her freedoms and an increase in the cry to God for His help.
Persecution, whether light or heavy has always been a sifter of motives, attitudes and commitment. This will begin in earnest this year. It may not take the form some expect.
- Let me share with you briefly, and outline of the next few years that I see. I believe that there will come a false peace or a lull before the storm. Daniel gives us a principle: False peace destroys many. It may even seem, for a while to get better, but, be warned, and on guard.
- Matthew 24 tells us that because iniquity shall abound, the love of many will wax cold. Instead of praying for the antidote for iniquity, abounding grace (Where sin does abound, Grace does much more abound), they will let their love for the grow cold, thinking that He is not working on the Church's behalf. These will be days when the individual and corporate commitments are tested. The test will be on us, who love the Lord.
- Even some Penticostal, Charismatic, and "endtime" churches will go this way. They may have all the gifts in operation, but, the love that is the true motivation will be lacking therefore they will become Laodecian in nature.
Think on these things.
Dr. Bill
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