FACING DANGERS AND DISASTERS (PART 5 - FINAL NOTES)

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 FACING DANGERS AND DISASTERS -FINAL NOTES 

HEEDING THE WARNINGS BUT BE WARY OF FEARS - Take the alarms and warnings seriously, but watch the suspicious fears. Jesus admonished us to know the times we live in (Matthew 16:3), and to watch and pray. Pay attention to what is going on, be prepared, but do not be driven by the fears of men. "Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the One you are to regard as Holy; He is the one you are to fear; He is the one you are to dread." Isaiah 8:12-13

 KEY INGREDIENTS FOR SURVIVAL IN DANGERS - Be responsible, take appropriate precautions seriously, and stay close to Jesus.

THE FOLLY OF FORMULAS - "Not everyone that says to Me 'Lord, Lord', shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he that does the will of My Father which is in Heaven." Matthew 7:21. As you may have noticed, I like to give advice, but formulas are not a  "Magic Potion" which, when applied, will guarantee God's cooperation (God forbid!). He is God and Lord, the only true authority! Complete submission to him should be our heart no matter what.

THE INTIMACY OF HOLY FELLOWSHIP - I will repeat this again, because we all love the hope provided in Psalm 91, but as stated, it reflects a deep, intimate pursuit of Christ. Our goal in life is not to be safe, but to love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

THE OVERLAPPING BENEFIT OF FAITH - Our walk of faith will cover every aspect of our life, no matter how unrelated or insignificant it may appear. Make your pursuit of Christ the focus and goal of your entire life, and enjoy Him forever.

BEING THE SALT AND THE LIGHT (Matthew 5:13-16)- As followers of Jesus, His presence in us and our submission to His will and ways have a huge but often hidden impact on our world and the people around us. We cannot take any of the credit, but get to be a blessing and see His glory! 

THE POWER OF BROKENNESS AND EARNEST PRAYER - "If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14,  "Pray without ceasing." 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Lord, help us!! If we are arrogant and attacking others instead of moving in the love of Christ, will our prayers be heard?

DANGER AS A RESULT OF OUR OWN FOLLY - For a final statement, some of the things that happen to us are a result of our bad choices and maybe our bad behavior, yet we can sometimes turn and blame everyone else and even God. "A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord." Proverbs 19:3. Dear friends, it is time for all of us to stop, take inventory of our lives, and turn to Jesus with all our hearts and in Godly fear, because He is coming to judge the earth (Psalm 98:13). 

  Dangers and disasters may come, but in Jesus we do have a place of Refuge and Hope in every possible means, and we can fully trust Him and not be afraid. He loves us so much. "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28.

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