September 30, 2019

September 30

Running with Jesus  

Acts 12:1-2  Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

     James and John were Disciples of Christ. A new ruler was in leadership and he was a half Jew. He wanted to gain favor with the people so he had James killed with a sword. How sad!

     What people will do to gain glory and power! They go to the point of murder! Just like Jesus, the world and its system hate Christians. However, why are we shocked by this? The Bible tells us Satan is the prince and power of this world and roams the earth to devour someone. We need not think we are exempt from that evil one! It is evident in our society he is beefing up and seeking to destroy Christianity, his time is running out. It is hard to believe the changes in our culture in just my sixty years on this earth. I felt safe as a child in a land operating in a society land.

     We need not think the day will come when leaders want kill Christians with a sword in America!   Last days are upon us! Better wake up people! I believe the coming election will be one of the most major elections in the life of this country! We better pray and rise to the occasion! 

Father, we cry out and pray for Your return to be soon. We pray for You to raise up Godly men and women. Father, we pray for souls to come to know You! I sense an urgency, come quickly Father. Keep our families in Your watch care give them a desire to know and worship You. 

Tomorrow: Praying for Church leaders, so hurry back!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015