Thoroughly Equipped

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in 2 Timothy chapter 3:

1  But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear].

2  For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane,

3  [and they will be] unloving [devoid of natural human affection, calloused and inhumane], irreconcilable, malicious gossips, devoid of self-control [intemperate, immoral], brutal, haters of good,

4  traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of [sensual] pleasure rather than lovers of God.   AMPL

Doesn’t the above describe precisely what is occurring today?  In the months ahead, I expect the Truth to expose many notable men and women of their hidden agendas which will greatly impact the masses who have blindly followed their leadership.  The Word has warned us of the perversities to be revealed in the “last days”.

But Paul wrote to us, the true believers in Jesus Christ:

10 But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,

11 persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me.

The writings we present are intended to mature the Sons and Daughters of Our Heavenly Father who have carefully followed the teachings of Jesus and have not become lukewarm but continue to persevere and remained patient, walking in Agape Love.  Yes, we have suffered persecutions by those whose intent has been to spread their agendas described in verses 1 to 4 because they wanted to remove any opposition who represent the standard of Truth so they would have no restraint from fulfilling their hidden motives.

12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Even though evil has been spreading, FATHER’S Sons and Daughters are being prepared to overcome all the works of the evil one.  We must not allow the current conditions to dishearten us in any manner for Our Heavenly Father will use us to bring forth HIS Kingdom in due season.  Let us be encouraged each day as we continue our preparation to be thoroughly equipped:

14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,

15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Jesus was thoroughly equipped for every good work and His success is well documented in the Gospels.  The Disciples became thoroughly equipped and their successes are well documented in the Book of Acts as well as the Epistles.  We should expect nothing less as we come into the full maturity and are equipped for every good work in the perilous times ahead.

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