'Shortening the Days' — Mark 13:14-20

[Jesus continued,] "The day is coming when you will see the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing where he should not be." (Reader, pay attention!) "Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. A person out in the field must not return even to get a coat. How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. And pray that your flight will not be in winter. For there will be greater anguish in those days than at any time since God created the world. And it will never be so great again. In fact, unless the Lord shortens that time of calamity, not a single person will survive. But for the sake of his chosen ones he has shortened those days."

Key Thought

What events was Jesus prophesying about? Scholars have different interpretations. Some early Christians understood Jesus' prophecies as referring to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Christians did "flee to the hills" and escaped the carnage. Jesus' words in this context led him to talk about his second coming a few verses later. [1] At the Lord's return in glory, the troubles and tumult of the end time will be great. Yet despite all outward appearances, God will remain in control and will protect and bring deliverance for his people during these distressing times. As God's children, those whose allegiance is to the Lord Jesus and whose lives are focused on his Kingdom, our triumph is secure. It cannot be taken from us — not by Satan's power, not by evil times, and not by death itself. Our God is in control and our Lord is on the horizon to usher us into his eternal presence. Our task is to remain faithful and be ready for his deliverance.
[1] Mark 13:24-27.

Today's Prayer

O Father, empower me to remain faithful to you no matter the times or my circumstance. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
Colossians 3:1-4
Hebrews 3:12-13
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

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*_Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap._* Galatians 6:7

*Prayer :*

Please accept my sincere gratitude for Your precious gift of another day.

I also request for Your forgiveness for I am a sinful man. May You find it possible to forgive my generation as well.

Help me begin to sow to the Spirit so that I may reap love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Whatever seed I have sown against Your will, let the seeds dry up and let me repent.

Help me make right choices that can bring honor to You at every single moment.
Give me opportunities to serve You faithfully and boldly.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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'False Messiahs' — Mark 13:21-23

[Jesus continued,] "Then if anyone tells you, 'Look, here is the Messiah,' or 'There he is,' don't believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God's chosen ones. Watch out! I have warned you about this ahead of time!"

Key Thought

Since Jesus' return to heaven at his ascension, many false messiahs have come and tried to present themselves as the one true Messiah of God's people. Jesus warned his followers this would be true. When he returns in the future, there will be no doubt. We must not let fakes, no matter how well-intentioned or how deeply deluded, deceive us.

Today's Prayer

O Father in heaven, please keep our eyes open to your truth and keep our spiritual discernment sharp so that we will not be deceived by anyone or anything regarding your Son's will for our lives or his glorious return. In the name of Jesus, my returning Lord, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
2 Corinthians 12:13-15
Romans 16:17-18
Luke 21:8

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WARNING TO THE CHURCH - PART 4

*HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECOGNIZE FALSE PROPHETS ON EARTH*

1. False Prophets pretend and claimed to be known, called, ordained and sent by God ( *Deuteronomy 18:22* )

2. False Prophets ministered under the influence of false and evil spirits from Satan ( *Deut 18:20* )

3. False Prophets carries lies and deceitful Acts in the name of a false God ( *Jeremiah 14:13-14* )

4. False Prophets sometimes have an innocent appearance of deception ( *Matthew 7:15* )

5. False Prophets are full of foolishness and madness lifestyle ( *Jeremiah 23:13* )

6. False Prophets visions and prophecies are not based on the truth of God's word ( *Deut 18:22* )

7. False Prophets are the embodiment of the Deceptions of Satan ( *Jeremiah 23:23-25* )

8. False Prophets are detected by their evil lifestyle and actions ( *Matthew 7:20* )

9. False Prophets are inspired spiritually by idols spirit ( *Jeremiah 23:13* )

10. False Prophets threats the life of others with false visions ( *Ez 13:17* )

11. False Prophets claim and pretend to work under Jesus' name but not ( *Matthew 24:4-5* )

12. False Prophets don't teach and preach the mindset of Jesus Christ ( *Jeremiah 23:17* )

13. False Prophets are into ministry to amass wealth ( *Ezekiel 15:19* )

14. False Prophets see visions from their own thoughts and promote lawlessness ( *Deut 18:20-22* )

15. False Prophets use scriptures out of context and make false claims ( *2 Peter 3:15-16* )

16. False prophets are very fake charismatic and convincing agents of destruction ( *Titus 1:16* )

17. False Prophets often target vulnerable individuals and perform false miracles or healings ( *Mark 13:22* )

18. False Prophets can lead people away from the truth ( *2 Corinthians 4:4* )

19. False Prophets lacks accountability and transparency in ministry ( *Matthew 25:24-26* )

20. False Prophets have exaggerate personality and unfulfill their promises ( *Romans 12:3* )

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A Prayer to Start Your Week. Shalom!

Now pray this aloud from deep within your soul:

Lord, as I start this week, I acknowledge that You are God; You are powerful, good and gracious.

There is no one like You, and I praise Your great name!

You are holy, and there is no other name under heaven by which I receive life and salvation except through Jesus (Act 4:12).

I depend on Your strength and declare that as I wait on You, my strength is being renewed; I will mount up with wings like an eagle, I will run and not be weary, I will walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31).

I declare that You are my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1-2).

I believe that Jesus broke the power of the curse of sin, death and disease over my life when He died on the cross, and I thank Him for His sacrifice (Gal. 3:13).

You’ve set before me life and death, blessing and cursing (Deut. 30:19), so I choose life and blessings this week!

I dedicate this week to You and trust that as I make plans, you are directing my steps (Prov. 16:9).

I know that all Your plans for me are good (Jer 29:11), and I declare that no weapon formed against me will prosper (Is. 54:17).

Thank You for going before me; because You will never leave or forsake me, I can be strong and courageous this week (Deut 31:6).

I declare that Your goodness and mercy surround me every moment (Ps 23:6); I am of good courage, and God strengthens my heart because I hope in Him (Ps. 31:24).

Your Kingdom is advancing in my life, and I choose to cooperate with the Holy Spirit as He develops love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control in my life (Gal 5:22-23).

This week, I decide to submit myself to God and resist the devil, and the devil will flee from me (James 4:7)!

I put aside everything that tries to weigh me down along with the sin that tries to entangle me; I will run with endurance the race that is set before me, looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith (Hebrews 12:1-2).

Nothing will get me off track; I stand firm no matter what because I’m walking by faith, not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7).

Thank you, Lord, for transforming me and changing me from glory to glory (2 Cor. 3:18).

I know that as I seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, all the other things I need will be added to me including food, clothing, shelter, financial provision, healing and hope (Matt. 6:33).

I know that no matter what happens, You are in control and You are faithful. I will be faithful to serve and love You.

I choose to forgive everyone who has wronged me, and I thank You, Lord, for forgiving me for the times I’ve failed You (Matt. 6:14-15).

I will diligently obey Your voice, Lord, and I’ll carefully observe all Your commandments, believing that Your blessings will come upon me and overtake me because I obey Your voice (Deut. 28:1-2).

As I make You my refuge, I thank You that no evil will come near me and that Your angels are protecting me (Ps. 91:9-11). “If God is for [me], who can be against [me]” (Romans 8:31)?

I will see victory after victory this week because You are for me and because nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37).

Thank you, Lord, for hearing me!

*_I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus._*
Philippians 3:14

*Prayer :*

Father I thank You for a new day, another week of blessings for Your sons and daughters.

Help me to keep pressing forward toward the goals that You have for me. 

Forgive me when I lose sight of the goal of my life as a Christian.

Help me to leave behind my worldly attitudes and values but instead remind me the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus.

Help me keep focusing on the Christian walk toward Jesus until I obtain my heavenly prize.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*A _Ducky Week_*