Earlier this year we spoke of the literal translation of our Lord’s prophecy in Matthew 24 concerning the end of this age. In it He said immediately preceding His return to establish His kingdom on earth there would be a time of His parousia or “presence.” Many biblical prophecies speak of this, and together they give us a clear picture of what this might look like. Through them, we can both see and prepare for these prophecies which are now unfolding.

          The time of the Lord’s parousia...

        Perhaps the most powerful statement Jesus made that would lead to a victorious overcoming life is in Matthew 11:28-30:

      “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

        Take My...

        “The Last Battle” is the battle for our own hearts and minds. Never in history has there been such a mental and emotional assault on humanity as now. As we continue to dig deeper into II Chronicles 7:14, we will see it is one of the most powerful texts in Scripture for dealing with the basic issues of our hearts and minds. Obeying this one verse will draw us closer to the Lord, which is the ultimate answer to every human problem. Of course, this will also help us become more useful to Him...

        We will continue this week digging down into the first of four requirements laid out in II Chronicles 7:14 for the Lord to heal our land: for us to humble ourselves. This one factor, as we will see, can have a powerful impact on our quality of life in many ways. 

        As stated in James 4:6, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (NKJV)....

        We continue this week looking into the four requirements laid out in II Chronicles 7:14 for the Lord to heal our land. They are:

1. Humble ourselves

2. Pray

3. Seek His face

4. Turn from our wicked ways

These are what God’s people are commanded to do, not the heathen. So, we want to do these and not just understand them....