We live in dangerous times. They are what Jesus called “the last days.” These are the days when there will be wars and rumors of wars. There will be signs in the skies, signs on the earth, and even signs in nature. There will be signs in the church and signs in the world. We live in dangerous times because these are the last days.
Yet, the danger I speak of is not necessarily the danger on the roads or streets. It is not the danger of violence on the streets or in our homes.
The greatest danger we face is the constant assaults against the truth. That assault has been happening since the Evil One rebelled and was thrown out of heaven. This is the danger that I’m talking about and that John writes about, too. It’s the assault against the truth. It’s the assault that even happens within the church; John tells us that there are those from us who went out from us.
Yet, we have an anointing from the Holy One, and we know the truth. We know Him who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. John writes: Remain in him, and we will be unashamed before him when he comes. 1 John 2:18-17.
Tomorrow is going to be a special day—we’ve had a bunch of those lately! The Wisconsin Lutheran High School freshman choir will be with us. (Can you bring some extra snacks for these young people and their families?).
See you in the AM! We are his!
Pastor Nate