Days of Excitement
God is allowing disasters to strike the earth to warn us of Jesus' return and to call us to hope and faith in his control.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that the disasters occurring on earth serve as warnings from God about the imminent return of Jesus. He explains that these events are a divine countdown, meant to awaken humanity to the urgency of preparation for the coming kingdom. Despite the frightening nature of these signs, Wilkerson reassures believers that God is in control and encourages them to face challenges with faith and confidence. He reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but rather one of power, love, and a sound mind. Ultimately, these times should inspire hope and readiness for redemption.
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God, in his love and mercy, is allowing disasters to strike the earth to warn all who hear that Jesus is coming back, and that it's time to get ready. He loves his children too much to bring his new kingdom to pass without warning. He knows that mankind is hard of hearing and that it takes disasters of earthquake proportions to get his attention. These disasters are a kind of countdown, too painful to ignore, allowed by God to set the stage for the final moments of time. These labor pains will become more frequent and intense as we approach the last hour. "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh" (Luke 21:28).
Does it all sound scary? Is the truth frightening? Is it really possible that the end of the world is upon us? Is this the very point in time that all the prophets in the Bible predicted would come? Can even the most devout Christians remotely understand how terribly close this earth is to midnight hour? One thing is certain--everything appears to be falling apart, as far as the natural eye can discern.
Dear friend, hear what the Holy Spirit spoke to me about these days. Just five little words, but so powerful that they awakened in me a glorious new hope and faith. Those five little words are: God has everything under control! If you trust God, you can look every disaster in the face and proclaim with confidence, "My God is speaking to this universe and his power is being demonstrated. I will just stand still and see the salvation of the Lord."
God has everything under control, and we are under his control. God's message for this hour is: "God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7).
Sermon Outline
- God's Warning to the World
- Disasters as a countdown to the end of time
- The importance of being prepared for Jesus' return
Key Quotes
“God has everything under control!” — David Wilkerson
“My God is speaking to this universe and his power is being demonstrated. I will just stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- We can trust God's control over the universe, even in the midst of disasters.
- God's message for this hour is one of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear.
- We should respond to disasters and the end of time by proclaiming God's power and control.