Thursday; September 21
Throughout most of my life I have been hearing people proclaiming that the end is near. Honestly, truth be told, throughout history there have been people who have been reading the signs stating that the end of times is just around the corner. I am not sure why but people want to pinpoint a day that the Bible tells us, “Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.” (I Thessalonians 5:1-2). Now, while identifying the last days might not be possible, it is important to remember that the end is coming. Whether it is through our own death or with the Second Coming of Jesus, a day of accountability is impending. So, what does this mean to us? I think there are two things that should be on our minds. First, we must make sure that we are in a right relationship with God. I believe in a merciful God, but the indication is that unless w