'When These Things Begin To Take Place...'

Not To Worry

Dennis Huebshman

Luke 12:25-26; “And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his (her) lifespan? (26) If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest? (any emphasis mine)

Matthew 6:34; “Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” 

We’re told in Philippians 4:6-7; “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. (7) And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Isaiah 40:31; “but those who Hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk, and not be faint.”

Isaiah 41:10; “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Joshua 1:9; “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Psalms 94:19; “When anxiety was great in me, Your consolation brought me joy.”

Finally, Romans 8:38-39; “For I am convinced that neither death nor life; neither angels nor demons; neither the present, nor the future; nor any powers; (39) neither height nor depth; nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus, our Lord”.

These are only a few of the many verses in the Bible that tell us to “Fear Not” or “not to be worried”. As the Kingston Trio sang in 1959, “It takes a worried man, to sing a worried song; I’m worried now, but I won’t be worried long.”

Everyone has witnessed a shift in this world that leads to fear, anxiety, worry and hopelessness. Pandemic, changes in political attitudes, riots, hatred – especially of anything to do with Jesus, is running rampant. The satanic forces versus the Jesus forces have definite and obvious dividing lines, and the world is bracing for a new world order, one world government, one world currency, and a new world leader that will come on the scene very soon.

What we are witnessing today is more out in the open than ever before, and the closer we get to the 7-year tribulation, the worse the attitudes will be toward us. There is open satanic worship that is gaining ground. God is not surprised by any of this, and through His “inspired writers” of the Bible, He has told us so.

Matthew 24; Luke 21; 1 John chapters 2-5 and others tell us times such as today’s events would only increase in evil and violence, the closer we get to the end of this age. For someone who does not have Jesus as their Savior, the events are worrisome almost beyond their understanding. False prophets and antichrists are gaining ground daily in numbers and influence.

For a true member of the Savior’s flock, we are not pleased at all with the events that are taking place. 

However, we have a certain peace of mind that we are not going to be here much longer. Jesus told us; “Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 21:28) Today, we are well past the “beginning” phase. We are at the door to the tribulation, which means our “rescue” is even closer.

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