The last stand

How do we know we are in the middle of a spiritual battle? A battle for the soul of the world?

Jesus explained to His apostles what it would look like for them. He knew what was coming in the first days for His apostles and their ministry.

Matthew 10: 16-23 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”

“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.”

It can feel like this now; Families divided, friends no longer speaking, neighbours distrusting neighbours. This is how we know. This is a battle between good and evil.

For those who don’t know what side to pick, study your Bible. The truth will set you FREE.