And They That Be Wise Shall Shine As The Brightness Of The Firmament - Part 2145

Then said I -- Daniel a prophet, "O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?" This is a good question, given the times and seasons in which we live, wherein, as we see all around us, creation itself is groaning under the weight of a world gone astray. It is in this context that we need to understand what the Lord hath said concerning these end times. As the Lord declared, He will not hide anything from those who trust in Him and seek His wisdom and knowledge in the day to day.

Give us this day our daily bread!

Sadly, however, the modern day religious culture is slowly climatizing our faith journey into a place of comfort and compromise -- as pew warmers -- wherein searching the scriptures daily for the Bread of Life is no longer our focus.  In this context, it is no wonder the Lord said through His prophet Hosea, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge ..." (Hosea 4:6) Because we have moved away from knowing that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the holy is understanding, there will come a time when He will no longer hear us. (Psalms 1:7; Psalms 111:10; Proverbs 9:10; Micah 3:4)

But it does not have to be this way. It is herein that we need to turn our hearts and minds to the Lord Jesus the Christ, and remember the laws and purpose that He has written in our hearts, even whilst we were still in our mother's womb. As Jesus said, "I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life! No man cometh unto the Father but by Me." (John 14:6) As believers, we need to take seriously the Word that was made flesh and dwelt among us and that He -- as the Good Shepherd -- willingly laid down His life for His sheep, and share His goodness and mercy to one and all. 

"After the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared ..." (Titus 3:4-7) 

We know the times of trouble are coming and also that the Lord has a plan to deliver His people -- every one whose names are written in the book of life. And similarly, they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; those who turn many to righteousness as stars forever and ever. (Daniel 12:1-4) This is our calling. This is the reason we are alive today. It is also the very reason that we who believe should be seeking the knowledge and wisdom of the Lord Jesus -- because at the end of the day, the only decision that will matter is how we responded in our hearts to Jesus. 

Is Jesus your Lord God and Saviour? Have you repented and been water baptized in the precious, holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, having received His gift of the Holy Ghost? (Acts 2:36-41: Acts 10:44-48) Are you seeking the Lord's wisdom and counsel for your day to day? Remember, Jesus said He would never leave us nor forsake us, but rather, lead and guide us into all truth. Thus, as the world runs to and fro in seeking knowledge, let us be found in worship, with a song to the Lord in our hearts, giving all the glory and honour and praise to our Lord.

Indeed, "grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue ... and beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge ... and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness ... for if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." (II Peter 1:3-8)

Stand in the offering plate.