When I first heard that a devastating earthquake had happened off the coast of Japan (8.9 btw) I didn't know how to react. I wasn't sure what impact this might have not only on their own country but the world as a whole. You see, when a major world player like Japan gets hit hard, we all suffer the consequences. Now, they may be facing nuclear meltdowns along with flooding and other disasters. There have been many people killed and wounded and many more are still missing. This quake caused 7 foot waves in Hawaii! The economic impact of this will not be known for sometime, but I can assure you it will be major. Japan has far too much a hand in things for this not to hurt the world's economic infrastructure, especially ours. So, what does this mean in terms of spiritual matters? Well, I'm glad you asked.
[6] And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. [7] For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. [8] All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. (Matthew 24:6-8 ESV)
This is taken from the book of Matthew in the Bible. Jesus is speaking with his disciples here after they asked what will it look like when He comes back. I believe in the last 15-20 years, we have experienced the "birth pains" Jesus is talking about here regarding the last of days. Lets just start in the 80's with the cold war. There were constantly rumors of war, other nations warring with each other, African famine reached an all time high, AIDS epidemic, communism, etc. In the 90's you had the president commit lewd acts and get impeached for it, war in the Middle East, and other natural disasters. This is, of course, nothing new but I believe that things are going to get worse. Remember when Nashville flooded not too long ago? Maybe it has happened but I dont remember it happening in the recent past. People committing indecent and terrible acts against one another is esculating at an alarming rate. The things that are happening to children and babies are sickening.
The cool thing is, as Christians, Jesus tells us not to worry because even though we will have troubles in this world, He has overcome the world John 16:33. We know that we have the security of Heaven and an eternity with Christ even if this world takes our life. I know this is a sobering topic, but I wanted to share this because there seems to be alot of despair and worry. Trust in Jesus and your troubles wont go away, but you will inevitably know how to handle them. By giving them over to Christ you dont have to worry about what will happen. Contrary to popular belief, trusting in Jesus will not make you wealthy or powerful or popular by wordly standards but you will have a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Next weekend, Addi and Colt are having a duel birthday party to celebrate their 4th and 2nd birthdays. It will be a Mickey/Minnie Mouse theme and we are having a horse! Should be fun. Will let you know how it goes.
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