2 Timothy 3:1-5 AMP

But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]. For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane, [and they will be] unloving [devoid of natural human affection, calloused and inhumane], irreconcilable, malicious gossips, devoid of self-control [intemperate, immoral], brutal, haters of good, traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of [sensual] pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith]. Avoid such people and keep far away from them.

Does this verse not totally fit whats happening in our world today? I promise you, I am not a “constantly thinking about end times” type of guy. But, I would say if you are in tune with anything thats going on, and I would add especially in the United States, then you would say yes just like me.

What was your first thought when you read the words? Did your mind immediately go to someone that you can think of that fits the description? Someone that you might want to stay away from? If I am totally honest with you, that’s what I did. But, shortly after that God was very clear with me. He said “when someone else reads this verse could they be thinking of you?”

Wow God, I truly hope not. But, in my conviction the answer would be yes. There are multiple characteristics of the person Paul is describing that do fit me. Lord, I am sorry for that. I pray you would help me recognize them quickly, and anynother man on this message who needs their eyes open or just needs forgiveness, please grant it to them. We do not want to be a part of the world, we ask that you give us the strength to live in it but not be of it. I want to be prepared when you do come back for your people, a Holy Remnant. Father, we love you and we thank you. In Jesus name. Amen.

with love, dlp

M.I.T.T.