Beautiful Word Devotional #350

You have heard that the antichrist is coming.

1 John 2:18

Throughout the Scriptures and especially in the New Testament, we are told about the end times and warned about the inevitable rise of the Antichrist. This leader will have the power of Satan and the ability to turn millions of people away from God. Jesus wants his followers to be ready for those days.

It’s quite possible that the Antichrist could be alive today. But instead of worrying about it, instead of consulting charts and headlines, instead of trying to determine when Jesus will return as conquering King, we would be better off if we simply heeded Jesus’ often repeated advice: be ready.

And we will be ready if we are living for Jesus; if, day by day, we love God with all we are, love the people in our lives, and honor Jesus in all we do. If we stay faithful to God like this, we won’t be rattled by world events. Instead we’ll rest in the peace and reassurance that come only from a strong relationship with Jesus.

Lord, I want to be prepared for the end times by loving you, loving people, and honoring you in all I do, amen.