Be Ready For A Transition Having a Great Measure Of Depth And Magnitude
Scripture: Matthew 24:3-6
When we look at what Jesus said in Matthew 24:2 coupled with His declarations in Luke 19:42-44, it is
no wonder the disciples in Matthew 24:3 begin to question the Lord as to when all this will happen. Jesus begins to answer and describe the end-time scenario the Church will face. He says deception will run rampant, many will come claiming to represent Him and deception will be great in the Church. He also says we will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but not to be troubled because these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. The declaration about the destruction of what was common religious activity was really more than the disciples could take. They were not ready for a transition having that measure of depth and magnitude; possibly realizing it would catapult them from the region and they would have to go out into other nations. Are we, in Africa, moving toward a season when all God has given us needs to
be sown into the nations and therefore He will allow persecution to drive the Church in Africa out where it is really needed?
PRAYER-
He has made us a \’kingdom and priests to our God (Revelation
1:2). pray for the opportunity that God gives. The Church in Africa is needed but
what He gave us may still need refining by fire. I know a lot of people will not
pray until they hear a Bishop or someone is kidnapped etc. We need massive
prayer.