Those who are governed by their fallen nature make attempts to be spiritual apart from the enablement of the life of Christ. Satan convinces man that it is of value to live life by self effort. It is this kind or reasoning that leads us into despair. The way out of despair is understanding that Jesus Christ was brought into the deepest places of sin and darkness yet He has triumphed over them. When Jesus Christ went into the grave and resurrected from the dead He broke the power over the devil and despair. We must choose to let God be God in us.

In these last days we have to know the voice of God and the cry of God. Jesus longs to reveal Himself to His church and with that revelation will come the knowledge of His burden for the lost. If we desire to hear God's voice we have to hear the whole package, the provision of God and the cry of God for the helplessness of humanity. We must offer all that we are so that God's heart would be satisfied in the earth. If you are willing to be given for others you will know and hear the voice of Jesus. The question is, "Will you give your all for the glory of God"?

The work of God is for the redemption of the lost. There is a vision of God that comes into the heart of a man or woman when they stand before the throne of Jesus and pray, "Use my life for the souls of this generation." There is an incredible joy and provision when our heart is one with the plan of God. God will be faithful and avenge us speedily of the self-focus in us that hides the image of Christ. In these last days whose image do you reflect? It's time to shine for Jesus!

When God speaks a word in our heart and causes us to understand that He has washed us and cleansed us we can proclaim His goodness. There is a confident trust because we understand that we have been washed by the Blood of the Lamb because of the goodness of God. We are called to glorify God by entering into His presence and rejoice in Him. There is a wonderful manifestation of God's glory in our life when we lay hold of His goodness.

One of the master methods of Satan's power is to bring us under the spirit of fear. There is usually one great area that Satan attacks us in. If we want to win the battle over fear we must begin to seek Jesus with a desperation to be free. The greater the battle the greater the victory. We must stay in the fight! Pray and never give up! Always remember God has a purpose for every battle He allows in our life.

Today in the midst of the storms of life we are reminded there is hope in Christ alone! If God is going to be glorified in this generation there needs to be a breaking down before He begins to build again. We belong to God and no matter what happens to this society nothing can separate us from the love of God. There is nothing in the stock markets or gas pumps to change that. It is time to simply believe God to keep us in the midst of troubled waters. God says He will take care of His people we can Hope in His promises because our faith is in God!

The plan of God is not hindered in our life because of our failures and frailties. We will be brought into an incredible battle through the events of our life. Questions will bombard our mind such as, "Have I grieved you? Did I miss God?

We will face impossible situations that demand nothing less than a miracle. God's people will never be triumphed over in times of calamity. Just as sure as God warns us of calamities, God will speak His promises into our heart. When you commit God to His Word the impossible becomes possible. We must take our faith to the distant unknown and stand on the promises of God. Those who put their trust in God will never be put to shame.

God will never leave His church without answers. In these times of sudden calamity the initial response may be fear, but we must trust that God has everything under control. He has a million ways to solve our problems. Usually in these times God is the only one that can give us answers. We must turn off every voice of humanity. God's people get their answers from one place and that is the Bible. God is calling His people in the secret closet of prayer so we can get a Word from Him. Don't let the Sunday morning blessings fade into the troubles of this day. Encourage yourself in the Lord!

Jesus commands us to love one another. Love is unselfish and humble. The love of God washes feet. The love of God brings joy. The condition that our prayers would be answered is that we love each other. We are the body of Christ and in these last days the world will see the light of Jesus when we begin to love one another.