The Nations, Israel, Jesus, the Church … the United States … Jesus …

October 10, 2026

The Nations, Israel, Jesus, the Church … the United States … Jesus …

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post #385 ~

We are living in the end-times which means Jesus Christ is returning soon to rapture the church, judge this world, save a remnant of Jews, and begin His reign on earth. Today, I want to focus on the big picture, how God has worked with the nations, Israel, Jesus Christ, the Church and now, in these days, is working with the United States, and soon, the coming of the Antichrist and the coming of Christ.

The Nations: God created Adam and Eve, and they sinned again Him. Because of their sin, all people born after them were sinful, as well as nations. We know that God works through nations, and many of them are specifically talked about in the Bible. The nations that came from Noah’s three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, are described in Gen. 10. “These are the families of the sons of Noah… out of these the nations were separated on the earth after the flood” (Gen. 10:32). Abraham descended from Shem, and from Abraham came the Jewish people and the nation of Israel. The Bible makes it clear that there are the Gentile nations and the Jewish nation of Israel. Ps. 2, Ps. 47, Ps. 102:12-22

Israel: Israel was, is, and will be the most important nation in the world. “God says: This is Jerusalem; in the center of the nations, I have set her, and countries are round about her” (Ezek. 5:5). God chose Israel to be His special people, to write His word, to receive His law and promises, to carry out temple sacrifices, and to be a witness of His truth, love, and glory. His primary purpose for Israel was to bring forth Jesus Christ, the Savior and King of the world (Rom. 9:3-5). “The Lord said to Abram… I will make you a great nation… in you all the nations of the earth will be blessed.” Gen. 12:1-3

The nation of Israel was born, was brought forth from Abraham’s descendants when they were in Egypt. They grew to be a great nation, escaped from Egypt around 1445 BC, wandered in the desert for 40 years, then entered the land God had promised them. For the next 800 years Israel was only partially successful in carrying out His purposes. Because of her sin, God punished her through enemy kingdoms like Assyria and Babylon. Then they were exiled from their land for 70 years. He continued to afflict His people through the kingdoms of Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. But God was faithful, for His plan to bring the Savior to earth through the Jews would still be fulfilled. Ps. 22, Ps. 33:10-12

Jesus: Jesus came to earth. But it was a spiritual battle, for the devil hated the Jews, and used the aforementioned kingdoms in an attempt to destroy Israel. During Rome’s rule, he tried to kill Jesus, the Son of God, but he failed. “… The dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she gave birth, he might devour the child. And she gave birth to a Son, a male child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron.” (Rev. 12:2-5). That Jesus was born of the woman, the Jews, was a significant point in history, for it meant that the God-Man was on earth. His purpose was to save man from sin and death (“She shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins” – Matt. 1:21), and eventually be King of the world. Luke 1:30-33

After living a perfect life, after doing all kinds of miracles, after teaching His people, Jesus was crucified, was punished for our sins. So Jesus died and was buried, but He was miraculously raised from the dead. All who repent of their sins and believe in Him are forgiven, are children of God, receive eternal life, and will be glorified, and will not be punished for their sins by spending eternity in the lake of fire (Mk. 1:15, Rev. 20:15). “Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God.” 1 Pet. 3:18, John 1:12-13, 2 Cor. 5:21, Eph. 2:8-9

The Church: Shortly after His resurrection, Jesus gave the apostles the authority to make disciples of all the nations (Matt. 28:19-20). He told them that they and all God’s children were to preach the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). Then Jesus ascended into heaven where He will remain until the end of this age. Once the gospel is preached to all the nations (Matt. 24:14), then Christ will come back to rapture the church, judge the world, save a remnant of Jews, and begin His 1000-year reign over the world. Acts 1:11; 1 Th. 4:17; Rev. 8-9, 16; Rom. 11:25-27; Rev. 11:15, 20:1-15

So here we are, it’s October, 2026, and the church has been doing Christ’s work for nearly 2,000 years. And we are living in the end-times, and we know this because the Jews miraculously returned to their land. They were exiled from Israel around 70 AD and began coming back in the 1880’s, and it was in May of 1948 that she once again became a nation. That the Jews are in their land is the #1 reason we know we are living in the end-times, and that God has not cancelled His plans for His people, but will faithfully carry them out. And it is the #1 sign to the church that it won’t be long before Christ comes back to take her home to heaven. Jer. 32:37-44, Ezek. 36-37, Luke 21:12-24, 1 Th. 4:15-17, 2 Th. 2:1-10

The United States: The United States is one of the greatest countries ever, and it’s now the #1 power in the world. That’s because God has spiritually and physically blessed her with the result that she has been a great blessing to the world. But for God’s purposes and plans, she must be taken out of the way.

Let me explain: God tells us that the Antichrist and his kingdom will arise and be the #1 power in the world before Christ returns to rapture the church. That means that the United States, along with any other global superpowers that may arise, must be weakened and diminished before the coming of the Antichrist. 2 Th. 2:8; Rev. 13, 16-18

But I want to talk specifically about why the United States, the world’s #1 power, will decline, will lose her first-place position. It relates directly to the fact that God will continue to judge the United States for all her sins. I described this in great detail in five previous posts: #343, #344, #345, #346, #347.

In this post, I will only mention a few things about the sad and sinful state of our country: This country pollutes the world with evil, aborts millions of children, sells killing machines to other countries, is greatly divided, and is increasingly antisemitic. There’s a $40,000,000,000,000 federal debt; churches are teaching lies; families are falling apart; godless leaders, atheistic teachers, and revolutionaries are promoting evil ideologies, and are leading our country astray; people are calling evil good and good evil; and she is being invaded by lawless sinners who hate our churches, our culture, our way of life.

God sees every bit of our sin and He is not mocked, and He’s rightfully judging the United States, just like we read in the prophets! “Alas, sinful nation, people weighed down with iniquity… I will also turn My hand against you” (Is. 1:4, 25; Nahum 1:1-7). Yes, there are many good preachers and strong Christians in this country. But God is judging us, and I personally don’t believe there will be a country-wide revival, that we will be great like we were in the past. Instead, we will continue to decline, to be weakened, to gradually and / or suddenly, be diminished in power and influence.

In a few weeks we have a critical election, one which will greatly affect this country, Israel, and the world. I encourage everyone to vote for the most moral, trustworthy, truthful, law-abiding person. But I want to know what God will do, for He is sovereign over the votes, the money being spent, the candidates, the speeches being made, the election corruption. “He removes kings and establishes kings” (Dan. 2:21). So who will He put in office? Will it be a sign of judgment, mercy, or both? I’m praying Hab. 3:2 – “In wrath, remember mercy.” Might God have mercy on us even though we deserve to be judged. Might He be gracious and give us a reprieve – might He allow us, over the short term, continued peace and freedom to share the gospel and make disciples. 2 Chr. 7:14, 1 Tim. 2:1-6

Jesus: Once our country is weakened, and possibly others as well, then the Antichrist and his kingdom will be ruling the world (Rev. 13). After a few years, or less, of his evil rule, Jesus Christ will visibly, powerfully, and gloriously return to rapture the church. Then Christ will judge the world, will punish unrepentant unbelievers and evil nations. “The Lord is coming to judge the earth” (Ps. 98:9; Rev. 8-9, 16). Then a remnant of Jews will be saved (Rom. 11:25-27). Soon after that, Christ will begin His 1000-year reign on earth. He will rule from Jerusalem, and Israel will be the most powerful nation on earth (Ps. 47, 67, 72). We, along with newly saved Jews and all glorified believers, will be worshiping our Lord and serving with Him in reigning over this earth. “Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” Rev. 7:12

What are we to do?
– Love God, and love one another. Mark 12:30-31
– Focus on the greatness and glory of God instead of the greatness and glory of your country. 1 Cor. 10:31
– Do your part in these times, do the work God wants you to do. Eph. 2:10, 1 Pet. 4:10-11
– Tell your family, friends, and others what you know about God’s plans for the future.
– Be praying: “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matt. 6:10
– Have hope: believe the promises of God about being with Jesus Christ, being in heaven, being in a new body, being with believers, and being rewarded. 1 Th. 4:17, Heb. 12:22-24, 1 Cor. 15:42-44, 1 Cor. 3:8

“‘Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book… Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done… Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” Revelation 22:7, 12, 20

The Need for Wisdom and Discernment in the End-Times

October 3, 2026

The Need for Wisdom and Discernment in the End-Times

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post #384 ~

To be successful, you need wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to use knowledge and experience to make wise decisions that lead to positive results. It’s not just having knowledge, but rightly applying it in your daily life. Synonyms for wisdom are discernment, insight, judgment, prudence, and common sense. In every area of life, you need wisdom. Whether you are working at a job, married, raising a family, communicating with a person, staying healthy, making good decisions, investing money, shopping, detecting liars, knowing why things are happening, you must have wisdom.

What I have said applies to both Christians and non-Christians. But this post is for believers, and God knows you need wisdom that is spiritual in nature. He wants you to apply the truth of His word, to apply spiritual knowledge, so you can possess spiritual wisdom. It’s what you must have to be godly, to spiritually grow, to live the Christian life. You need it to understand salvation, obey God, love others, get victory over sin, share the gospel, fulfill your ministry, have good relationships, be fruitful, be encouraged, encourage others, disciple others, be a good steward, raise godly children, recognize the devil’s lies, discern truth from error, make the best decisions, and understand the end-times, Christ’s coming, glorification, and the kingdom ages.

How do you get spiritual wisdom and discernment? You must be a Christian, and God must give it to you. That is, only true believers can be spiritually wise. Prov. 9:10 tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Prov. 1:7, Job 28:28, Ps. 111:10). A true Christian fears God – he knows God, and he respects Him, honors Him, and obeys Him. He is humble, and he admits his sin, and receives God’s mercy. He has a relationship with God whereby He recognizes Him as his Lord, and himself as His creation, child, and servant.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, understood this. She said, “My soul exalts the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave… the Mighty One has done great things for me; and holy is His name. And His mercy is upon generation after generation toward those who fear Him.” Luke 1:46-50

What are some other keys that help unlock the door to God’s wisdom?
* Know that wisdom is from God’s word, and that you need to seek Him, to cry out to Him, and He will give it to you. “My Son, if you will receive My words and treasure My commandments within you, make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart for understanding… if you cry for discernment… if you seek her as silver… then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom.” Prov. 2:13, Ps. 119

* Meditate on God’s word, think about it, feed on it, and learn from it every day. Josh. 1:8, Ps. 1:2, Ps. 119:15
* Stay away from bad people and bad influences, from that which is evil, harmful, defiling, from that which is foolishness and is not wisdom. “My son, do not walk in the way with them” (Prov. 1:15). “Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways.” Prov. 5:7-12, Prov. 7:24-27, Ps. 1:1
* Listen to and learn from good Biblical teaching. Neh. 8:5-12, 2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Tim. 4:1-2
* Be filled with the Spirit, One who is your teacher. John 14:16-17, 16:13; Eph. 5:18; Col. 3:16

* Learn from trials – “It was good for me that I was afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes.” Ps. 119:71
* Learn from life experiences, whether it’s yours or others. Deut. 8:1-6, Prov. 1:8-9, Phil. 4:8
* Learn from those living a godly life. Paul said, “Join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.” Phil. 3:17, Ps. 71:17-18
* Be in a gospel preaching, truth-teaching, God-loving, people-loving, sin-hating church. Rev. 2:8-11, 3:7-13

Now that we are in the end-times, it’s imperative to have wisdom, to know what will be taking place and how God wants us to live. But many Christians don’t know what God says about the end-times, and aren’t even interested. Part of the problem is that many pastors don’t seem to care, and don’t recognize the urgency of the hour.

Or it may be that a pastor and the people in his church have different opinions as to what will be taking place, which means some of their opinions are wrong, are error. And they agree to disagree so as to keep the “peace”, so as to have “unity.” But they don’t seek God and study His word to find the one truth, His specific knowledge and wisdom about the end-times, Christ’s coming, and the kingdom ages. God tells us, “Wisdom is supreme; therefore, get wisdom. Thought it cost you all you have, get understanding.” (Prov. 4:7). “Let the reader understand” (Matt. 24:15). The reader is referring to Christians, and so you must get wisdom, you must understand what end-times’ Bible prophecy is all about, and how it applies to you and all Christians.

Many present-day statements of faith on Christ’s coming say, “He will bodily and visibly come again in glory to judge the living and the dead.” This is true, but way too simplistic, especially when there are over 1,000 verses on the future. You find many 2^nd coming truths in Genesis, Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Micah, Joel, Zechariah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1 Peter, and Revelation, and in other books. Sadly, the devil has perpetrated many lies, propagated many wrong ways of thinking, with the result that many pastors and churches are deceived. God does not want this – He wants wisdom and understanding, not confusion! And when God’s word is rightly and carefully studied, then key issues regarding the future can be understood. “Be diligent to present yourself to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15, Ezra 7:10, 1 Tim. 5:17

Both pastors and Christians must wake up and study these 2^nd coming passages. Now’s the time to do it, to discover what He has written in His word, to get knowledge and wisdom on this needed and relevant subject. Churches teach on justification and sanctification, but they must also teach on glorification and the kingdom ages. This is what Paul said in 2 Tim. 4:1-2 – “In view of His appearing and His kingdom, I give you this charge: preach the word.” In every church, “John the Baptists” should be wisely and passionately preaching 1^st and 2^nd coming truths. Luke 3:2-20

Matt. 24 warns us 3 times about error in the end-times. “See to it that no one misleads you… Many false prophets will arise and mislead many… False Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. Behold, I have told you in advance” (vss. 4, 11, 24). Jesus warned us about 2^nd coming errors 2,000 years ago, and now we are hearing them. Paul also gave a 2^nd coming-error warning, “Let no one in any way deceive you” (2 Th. 2:4). God does not want you to be deceived, to be led astray – He wants you to be discerning, wise, and righteous, now and in the future. “Get wisdom! Get understanding!… The path of the righteous is like the light of the dawn, that shines brighter and brighter until the full day.” Prov. 4:5, 18

God also wants you to have wisdom with regards to the way you live, to how you conduct yourself in these end-times. Have faith – “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” (Lk. 18:8). Fix your hope on Christ – “Fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Christ” (1 Pet. 1:13). Love one another – “The end of all things is near… above all, keep fervent in your love for one another” (1 Pet. 4:8). Be holy – “What sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God” (2 Pet. 3:11). Be sober – “Let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober” (1 Th. 5:6). Be in fellowship – “Not forsaking our own assembling together …encouraging one another… as you see the day drawing near.” Heb. 10:25

Pray – “The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer” (1 Pet. 4:7). Serve God – “You turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God” (1 Th. 1:9). Wait for Christ – “Wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus” (1 Th. 1:10). Preach the gospel – “This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matt. 24:14). Persevere – “Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints” (Rev. 13:10). Do not fear – “Do not fear what you are about to suffer… Be faithful until death” (Rev. 2:10). Be an overcomer – “To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life” (Rev. 2:7). Be fighting – “Take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day…” Eph. 6:10-13

Here is one of my favorite end-times’ prayers: “This I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ, having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.” Phil. 1:9-11

This prayer tells you how you can love God and others: 1) Having knowledge and discernment, that is, wisdom, results in 2) making the best decisions, which leads to 3) holiness and 4) through Christ, being fruitful with the result that 5) God is praised and glorified. 6) This is applicable during the church age, but now that we are in the end-times, we know that the day of Christ, the day of the rapture, is drawing near. You can see the need to have wisdom so as to love God and live for Him.

This prayer applies to the end-times. And God wants you to apply the truth of His word, to apply spiritual knowledge, so you can possess spiritual wisdom. And to be successful, to be godly, to give glory to God when the Antichrist is ruling the earth, and when there is great persecution, you must have spiritual wisdom.

Finally, “We have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God… giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints.” Col. 1:9-12

Specific and Extraordinary Details of Your Hope

September 18, 2026

Specific and Extraordinary Details of Your Hope

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post #382 ~

God gives us hope, an expectation of a glorious future, the promise from His word of the great things He will do for us in the coming ages. Hope is looking forward to this future, is being excited about the coming of God’s everlasting glory. And hope is not optional, it is essential, for it helps us be spiritually strong as we wait for Christ. To be growing and fruitful in these tough and troublesome end-times, we must have hope. This hope will be especially needed by that last generation of Christians, by believers living on earth during the evil rule of that devilish Antichrist.

Hope is encouraging for it gives us a glimpse of an amazing, incredible, and wonderful future that God has planned for us. Hope is purifying, motivating us to not sin against Him who has done so much for us, and who will continue to bless us in the ages to come. Hope helps us to persevere, to keep going for God to the end of our life or the end of this age. Living all out for God, sacrificing and suffering for Him during our short life on earth, is definitely worth the eternal glory and blessings we will receive and, most importantly, the super-close relationship we will have with Jesus Christ Himself.

In today’s post, I write out a long list of New Testament verses that speak specifically about your hope. In the article I just published, Article 59 – Your Great and Glorious Hope, you will find a much longer list of verses, with some being from the Old Testament. I encourage you to read what I have listed out in this post and in my most recent article, and to print them out so you can go over them, and give them to others.

* Matthew 5:3 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
* Matthew 5:5 – “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.”
* Matthew 5:11-12 – “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great.”
* Matthew 6:9-10 – “Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is heaven.”
* Matthew 25:19-21 – “‘Well done, good and faithful slave, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’”

* Luke 16:9 – “I say to you, make friends for yourselves by means of the wealth of unrighteousness, so that when it fails, they will receive you into the eternal dwellings.”
* Luke 20:34-36 – “Those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; for they cannot even die anymore, because they are like angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.”
* John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
* John 14:2-3 – “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you, for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”
* John 17:24 – “Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me.”

* Romans 8:18 – “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
* Romans 8:21 – “The creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.”
* Romans 15:10 – “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people (the Jewish people).”
* Romans 15:12 – “There shall come the root of Jesse, and He who arises to rule over the Gentiles – in Him shall the Gentiles hope.”
* 1 Corinthians 6:2 – “Do you not know that we will judge the world?”

* 1 Corinthians 6:3 – “Do you not know that we will judge angels?”
* 1 Corinthians 15:40-42 – “So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown a perishable body, it is raised an imperishable body; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.”
* 2 Corinthians 4:14 – “… He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and will present us with you.”
* 2 Corinthians 4:17 – “Momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison.”
* 2 Corinthians 5:1-2 – “If the eternal tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands… our dwelling from heaven.”

* 2 Corinthians 5:8 – “We are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.”

* Ephesians 1:4-5 – “He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him.”
* Ephesians 1:9-11 – “He made known to us the mystery of His will… the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose.”
* Ephesians 2:5-7 – “But God, because of His mercy… made us alive with Christ… and seated us with Him in the heavenly places with Christ so that in the ages to come He might show us the surpassing riches of His grace.”
* Ephesians 2:10 – “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.”

* Philippians 1:21 – “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”

* Philippians 2:9-11 – “God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those in heaven and on the earth and under the earth… every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
* Philippians 3:21 – “Our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory.”
* Colossians 3:4 – “When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.”
* 1 Thessalonians 2:18 – “Who is our hope or joy or crown of exultation? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.”

* 1 Thessalonians 4:17 – “We who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.”

* Hebrews 12:22-24 – “You have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God… and to myriads of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus…”
* 1 Peter 1:3-5 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who… has caused us to born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.”
* 1 Peter 1:13 – “Fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
* 1 Peter 5:10 – “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.”

* 1 John 3:2 – “Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.”

* Revelation 2:26 – “He who overcomes, and he who keeps my deeds until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations.”
* Revelation 7:12 – “Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.”
* Revelation 7:14-17 – “They will hunger no longer, nor thirst anymore, nor will the sun beat down on them… for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
* Revelation 11:15 – “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

* Revelation 15:4 – “Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy; for all the nations will come and worship before You.”

* Revelation 19:7-8 – “Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready. It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.”
* Revelation 20:6 – “They will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.”
* Revelation 20:10 – “The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone… They will be tormented day and night forever and ever.”
* Revelation 21:1-4 – “I saw a new heaven and a new earth… I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem… ‘Behold the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain.’”

* Revelation 21:5-7 – “Behold, I am making all things new. It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost. He overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My Son.”

* Revelation 21:16 – “The city is laid out as a square, and its length is as great as the width; and he measured the city with the rod, fifteen hundred miles.”
* Revelation 21:22-25 – “I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. And the city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. In the daytime (for there will be no night there) its gates will never be closed; and they will bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.”
* Revelation 22:2-5 – “On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. There will no longer be any curse; and the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His bond-servants will serve Him; they will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. And there will no longer be any light… the Lord will illumine them and they will reign forever and ever.”
* Revelation 22:12 – “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”

Let’s sum it up: our hope speaks of being with Jesus, seeing Him in all His glory, loving and worshiping God, being in our heavenly home, being like Jesus, being with believers, being immortal, being blessed and glorified, eternal life, eternal purpose, being rewarded, receiving an inheritance, being in a new heaven and on a new earth, serving in God’s kingdom, and reigning with Jesus Christ.

Hope is extremely important. But sadly, many Christians are lacking in hope, are missing a key ingredient for their growth and joy. May this not be true of you. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Rom. 15:13). “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints” (Eph. 1:18). “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6

I Am Truly Thankful for This GOD-GLORIFYING GIFT

September 12, 2026

I Am Truly Thankful for This GOD-GLORIFYING GIFT

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post #381 ~

I am very thankful for many things – for God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, God’s word, salvation, eternal life, my children, my church, friends, purpose, wisdom, protection, health, food, shelter, clothing – and Marsha, my wonderful wife.

Forty-two years ago yesterday (9/11/84), God saved Marsha and gave her eternal life. At that time, she knew she was forgiven of her sins and a new person in Christ. She was so glad to be a child of God, and told Him that she would do whatever He wanted. Two months later we met and shortly after that, she began coming to the church I was attending. As I talked to her, it was quite clear that she loved God, loved God’s word, and had a close relationship with Him, and was becoming a mature Christian. And this drew me to her. Prov. 30:18-19

Forty years ago tomorrow (9/13/86), Marsha and I were married. (Marry Steve Hogan Always). Our marriage verse was “Glorify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together” (Ps. 34:3). At that time, I had no idea of the plans God had for us, what would be taking place these past 40 years. As I think back over our lives together, I am truly amazed by the wife God gave me, and the great wife she has become. Prov. 18:22 is definitely true – “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.”

I think of Marsha’s love for God her Father, Jesus Christ, the Word, people, her children, her church, her friends, and for me. She’s humble, a learner of God’s word. She’s loyal and faithful. She’s giving, kind, and a blessing to both saved and lost. She’s diligent, she’s committed to her work and completes it. She perseveres, she doesn’t give up, even in all the trials we have gone through. She’s forgiving, patient, and compassionate. Of course, she’s not been perfect, but she has been an excellent wife, the perfect wife for me. “An excellent wife who can find? Her worth is far above jewels.” Prov. 31:10-12

I think of her hope. During that difficult time in the early 1990’s, when Marsha’s parents died within a 19-month span, she exhibited hope unlike anyone I had ever known. She was sad they were gone, but glad because she knew they were in a better place and that she would see them again. Her parent’s gravestones display her hope of believers being glorified – “raised in power” on her Dad’s, and “raised in glory” on her Mom’s. (1 Cor. 15:43). During our marriage, we have had a heavenly hope, and a desire to learn all we could from God’s word about the future He has for us. Marsha and I have talked openly about the blessings of dying, of death being the door to heaven and being with Jesus, and all our hopes being realized. We understand what Paul meant when he said, “To live is Christ and to die is gain.” Phil. 1:21

I think of Marsha’s spiritual gifts, and how she has served me, her family, her church, and the lost. She is an evangelist. She shares the gospel, from those beginning days when she worked in the law office, to family members, neighbors, tech people, and workers she meets at stores. She’s an encourager, a good communicator, a positive person with myself, our children, and Christians. She loves to talk about God’s word, to give out promises, and to encourage people. She has written out and framed several verses that are hanging on the walls of our home, and she often writes uplifting notes to believers. She has faith in God, she trusts God, and she prays for me, our family, our church, our leaders, and others.

Marsha is a helper. Marriage is to be a relationship with a purpose, and God gave me a relationship with her so we could fulfill His purposes. She helped me by being a good mother, and helped me be a good father, in loving and training our children. Marsha helped me when I was a pastor teaching God’s word and counseling and caring for people. As a lover of God’s truth, she encouraged me to study and teach all of His word. She is also a wonderful singer at home and, for close to 30 years, on our churches’ music teams. She’s a great homemaker – she’s a good cook and keeps a very clean house. She even cuts my hair. I can’t tell you how thankful I am for all the different ways Marsha has served me. “I will make him a helper suitable for him.” (Gen. 2:18). There’s one more thing, and it relates to you.

In publishing these blog posts, Marsha has been a big help, a faithful helper, far more than anyone knows. I may write the blogs, but she does the rest. She loads the posts onto the website, picks and puts up the pictures, has made hundreds of calls to tech personnel, and fixes all kinds of problems. She is my IT specialist. She is also my personal secretary, and a good one at that. I can honestly say that you would not be reading these posts if it were not for all of Marsha’s work over the past 10 years.

Now you may be thinking of your own life. But each situation, relationship, marriage, each person’s gift and purpose is unique. To whatever degree you have had a difficult past, know “that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (Rom. 8:28), and that He has good plans for you. You have a reason to live, you have work that God wants you to do. “Let Your work appear to Your servants… Let the favor of the Lord be upon us; and confirm the work of our hands” (Ps. 90:14, Eph. 2:10). Be faithful to do your part, to use your gifts, to fulfill your ministry. “It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his task, also commanded the doorkeeper to stay on the alert.” Mark 13:33-34

I am extremely thankful that God put Marsha and I together for this time in history, and that He has specific plans He wants us to fulfill. As husband and wife, as co-workers, ministry partners, fellow servants, fellow-soldiers, and fellow members of the body, we are committed to carrying out God’s work. Through all the years, Marsha has been perfectly suited to help me fulfill the purposes God has planned out for us, and now also in these “retirement” years, as we draw nearer to the end of this age.

Many verses have motivated us to continue on for the Lord. Here are a few: “How blessed is the man whose strength is in You, in whose heart are the highways to Zion! Passing through the valley of weeping they make it a spring; the early rain also covers it with blessings. They go from strength to strength until each appears before God in Zion” (Ps. 84:5-7). “They will still yield fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and very green, to declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him” (Ps. 92:13-15). “… having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you for your progress and joy in the faith.” Phil. 1:23-25

Anything good that has taken place in the past 40 years, or will take place in the future, is only by the grace of God. “I am what I am by the grace of God, and His grace did not prove in vain” (1 Cor. 15:10). It’s by God’s grace that He led us, motivated us, and enabled us to serve Him. And without question, it’s all for His glory. “How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You” (Ps. 84:7). “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” Jude 24-25

Focusing on Justification, Sanctification – and the Future

September 5, 2026

Focusing on Justification, Sanctification - and the Future

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post #380 ~

I have been a Christian for over 54 years, and a pastor for 46 of them. When I was a teaching pastor, I focused on our 3-part salvation, the past, present, and future, that God justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies. This is what the New Testament writers did. “I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 1:6). “The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.” Titus 2:11-13

Over the years, I have observed that most churches do not talk very much about the future. They evangelize – they speak about how we are to be saved from our sins; they disciple – they share how we are to live for Christ; and this is good, and is to be commended. But they talk very little about the hope we have – the glorious future that God has planned out for His children.

This neglect, this imbalance, is not right. As Christians, we must know the Scriptures that speak of our hope. We must find out what God says about the end-times, Christ’s coming, and the kingdom ages. All this – our past justification, present sanctification, future glorification, and the ages that follow – is critically important for our relationship with God, our spiritual growth, and our effectiveness as Christians. We must grasp the truths of Dan. 9, Matt. 24, Lk. 21, Rom. 11, 1 Th. 4-5, 2 Th. 1-2, Revelation, etc., and pass them on to others, to both saved and lost. And pastors must preach the word of God in view of Christ’s appearing and kingdom. 2 Tim. 4:1-2

I’ve been writing posts about our future since Jan. of 2017, and I retired from being a pastor in April of 2025. Since then, my ministry has been to focus on the future. Without question, we are living in the end-times, and the truths about God’s plans for the years ahead are always on my heart. “Fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 1:13). My prayer for all believers, especially pastors, is that they clearly understand our 3-part salvation and the kingdom ages, and teach it to others. “Go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matt 28:19-20

In the past few months, my posts were primarily on the timing of Christ’s coming, that it occurs after the revealing of the Antichrist, after great tribulation, before God’s wrath, sometime during the 2^nd half, the last 3½ years, of Daniel’s 70^th week. But today I am writing out a number of topics that have nothing to do with the timing of His coming.

God gives us a great deal of information about the future that does not at all relate to when Christ comes back. The different subjects I have listed out are of immense importance for every believer. Whether you are a pastor, elder, deacon, or lay person, you need to understand these vital lessons. I am convinced you will find them to be instructive, strengthening, and motivating.

Each of these subjects is followed by supporting verses, and in most cases, by posts (P) and / or articles (A) that I have written. I am sure you will find some topics of greater interest, of greater need than others. Ask God to show you which subjects are most needful to you, your family, your friends, and your church. Then study them out and share with others what you have learned.

* Jesus Christ is coming again!!! Matt. 24:27; Heb. 10:37; Rev. 22:7, 12, 20. P. 1, A. 4, A. 62.
* Reasons why Jesus is coming again – Jn. 14:1-3, 1 Th. 4:18, 2 Th. 2:6-10. P. 77, A. 6, A
* The church age is coming to an end! Matt. 24:3-31, 24:42-44; Heb. 10:25. P. 63, P. 66
* What happens when the church is raptured? Matt. 24:31, 1 Th. 4:16-18. P. 5, P. 75, P. 154, A. 2
* Seeing Jesus for the first time! Job 19:25-27, Ps. 27:4, 1 Jn. 3:1-3. Rev. 7:9-12. A. 14
* Your glorious hope as a Christian – 1 Cor. 15:42-44, 1 Th. 4:18, Heb. 12:22-24. P. 178, A. 12
* The tremendous blessings and benefits of hope – Rom. 15:13, 1 Jn. 3:2. P. 112, P. 115, P. 177

* The hope you need when you lose a loved one – 2 Cor. 4:14; 1 Th. 2:19-20, 4:14-18. A. 14
* Your brand-new glorified body – Lk. 20:34-36, 1 Cor. 15:42-44, 2 Cor. 5:1-8. P. 268, A. 14
* “To live is Christ and to die is gain.”Jn. 14:1-3, Ph. 1:21, Rev. 21:4-8. P. 115-116
* What happens before the church is raptured? Matt. 24:3-30, Rev. 6:1-17. P. 60, P. 70
* What happens after the church is raptured? Matt. 25; Rev. 7-9, 15-16, 20-22. A. 1, A. 48
* A Christian’s death day is better than his birth day! Eccl. 7:1, Phil. 1:21, Rev. 21:4-8. P. 116
* Why do Christians die? Ps. 116:15, Acts 13:36, Rom. 8:29-30, Ph. 1:21, Heb. 12:22-24. P. 340, A. 19

* Why do non-Christians die? Ps. 1:6; Matt. 25:41, 46; Rom. 6:23a; Rev. 11:14-15. P. 28, P. 82
* What Christians should know before they die – Rom. 5:2, 15:13; 1 Cor. 15:42-44; Rev. 21:4-8. A. 7
* The day of the Lord – woe, woe, woe!!! Is. 13:6-13, Rev. 8-9, 16. P. 15, P. 254-255
* Tell your children and grandchildren about the future – Ps. 71:14-18, 78:5-7; Matt. 24. A. 38
* Living for God in a wicked world – Is. 6:3-8, Eph. 4:17-32, 1 Pet. 1:13-19. P. 87, A. 46
* Living for God in weakness and in pain – Job 1:21; Rom. 8:23; 2 Cor. 1:3-11, 4:16-18, 12:9-10. P. 87
* Rewarded in heaven for your earthly work – 1 Cor. 3:7-8, Col. 3:23-24, Rev. 22:12. P. 281, A. 48

* Your friends on earth will be your friends in heaven – Lk. 16:9; 1 Th. 2:19-20, 4:13-17. A. 14
* Revelation takes us from this age to the kingdom ages. Rev. 6 – Rev. 20. P. 97
* Primary themes in the book of Revelation – Rev. 1-22. A. 9
* Revelation 2-3 – end-times’ lessons for the church. P. 145
* More end-times’ lessons for the church – Lk. 18:8, Eph. 6:12-18, Ph. 3:7-21. A. 49-50
* God’s plans for the Jews – Gen. 12:1-3; Is. 60-66; Rom. 11:24-27, 15:7-12. P. 181, P. 183, A. 31-33
* The relationship of the Jews to Christians – Lk. 21:20-28, Rom. 15:7-12, Rev. 21:12-14. P. 184
* The devil lies about Christ’s coming – 2 Th. 2:3, 1 Tim. 4:1-2, 2 Pet. 3:3-4, Rev. 22:18-19. P. 127

* Amillennialism is a lie from the devil. Ps. 72, 2 Th. 2:1-4, Rev. 20. P. 259, A. 22, 23, 24, 26, 28
* Keys to preaching God’s word – 2 Tim. 2:15, 3:16-17, 4:1-2. P. 352, 354
32. Preaching the gospel of the kingdom – Matt. 4:23, 13:1-52, 24:15; Mark 1:14-15. P. 94, P. 341
* Understanding your 3-part salvation – Rom. 8:28-30, Col. 3:1-4, Tit. 2:11-13, Rev. 1:5-8. P. 338
* Christians experience great tribulation. Jn. 16:32-* Acts 14:22, 2 Cor. 4:16-18. P. 57-59, P. 358
* Enduring to the end of your life or the end of the age – Matt. 24:13, 1 Cor. 1:8. P. 47, P. 245, P. 283
* What to do in the calm before the storm – Lk. 3:4, 1 Pet. 1:13-16. P. 12, P. 172, A. 38, A. 40
* God is judging the United States. Is. 5, Jer. 5, Rom. 1:18-34. P. 39, P. 343-347

* The Antichrist, that devilish dictator – Dan. 8:23-26, Rev. 13:4-8. P. 42, P. 78-79, P. 193; A. 30
* The sobering lessons of Babylon – Gen. 19:1-29, 1 Pet. 3:13-16, Rev. 18. P. 215-217, P. 277, A. 46
* Hell and the lake of fire – Matt. 5:27-30, 25:41, 25:46; Lk. 16:19-31. 2 Th. 1:7-10; Rev. 20:14-15
* God’s kingdom on earth and in heaven – Ps. 145:10-13; Matt. 6:10, 33; Rev. 21-22. P. 91, P. 95
* What you should understand about the millennial kingdom – Pss. 67, 72, 96; Rev. 20. P. 96, P. 135
* Truth and error about Christ’s coming and the future – Matt. 24:4-5, 11; 2 Th. 2:1-3. P. 127
* The order of end-time events – Matt. 24:4-31, 2 Thess. 2:1-10, Rev. 6-7. P. 125, P. 362
* Matthew 24 – the most important prophecy chapter in the Bible – P. 62, P, 356, A. 11

What a great time to be alive – and it’s the time God planned out for you! Might you realize the significance of these last years before Christ’s coming, before you see your Savior and King. I pray that you know what God wants you to do, and then do it (Matt. 24:45, Mark 13:34). “To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood – and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father – to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Behold, He is coming with the clouds and every eye will see Him.” Rev. 1: 5-7

A Letter to the Last Generation of Non-Christians

August 28, 2026

A Letter to the Last Generation of Non-Christians

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post #379 ~

The last generation of Christians will see all these signs and events leading up to Christ’s return. “When you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place” (Matt. 24:33-34). The last generation of non-Christians will also see these signs and events, but will not realize their spiritual significance. Today, I am writing a letter to these non-Christians, specifically those living during the first half of Dan. 70^th week. My goal is to help them and all unbelievers understand what is happening, and to share the gospel. I encourage you to pass this letter on to unbelievers, whether it’s now or in the future, in hopes they will read it and that God will save their souls from sin and eternal death.

Dear friend,

I encourage you to read this letter for it’s very important, maybe the most important letter you have ever read. What I am writing is not based on my thoughts but on God’s word, and it’s what God wants you to know and believe. And it’s urgent, a matter of spiritual life or spiritual death, your relationship with God, and your eternal destiny.

Jesus Christ is returning soon, and judgment and wrath is coming to all who do not know Christ, who are not children of God, but eternal joy and blessing to all who have been born again, who are saved from their sins. “He who hears My word, and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” (John 5:24). Let me explain this more fully:

We live in the end-times, the last years of this age. We know this because the Jews have returned to their land and, once again, became a nation. It’s what God predicted over 2,500 years ago. That the Jews are now back in their land is the main reason we know this age is soon coming to an end, immediately followed by the return of Jesus Christ. Why is Christ coming back? To take the church that is on earth to heaven, to judge unbelievers still on earth, to spiritually save a remnant of Jews, to physically restore this planet, to begin His 1,000-year reign on this earth. “The Lord is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.” Psalm 98:9

Jesus Christ first came to earth over 2,000 years ago. He lived a sinless life, died to pay for peoples’ sins, and was raised from the dead, thereby, defeating sin and death. God predicted this would happen, and it did. God also predicted that Christ would come a 2^nd time, and that many things would occur before His coming. “It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment; so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time.” Hebrews 9:27-28

What are these things that have been happening, things you have been hearing about, and maybe are affecting you. There are birth pains: false teaching, wars, earthquakes, famines, plagues, and economic problems, and they are occurring in various parts of the world – not everyone experiences them. And many people are dying because of these calamities. “Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.” Matt. 24:28

This is causing people to clamor for peace and security. But all these things are only beginning birth pains, and are not signaling the immediate end of this age. I want you to understand that I am writing as if you were living in the first half of what is called Daniel’s 70^th week, a 7-year period when many of these birth pains are happening (Dan. 9:24-27). “Nation will rise against nation… in various places there will be famines and earthquakes.” Matthew 24:7

In the middle of Dan. 70^th week, the Antichrist is revealed. This evil, devilish, powerful man is in Jerusalem and he desecrates the Jewish temple that had been recently built. He acts like he is God but, in reality, is blaspheming God, and is expressing his hatred for Jews and Christians. The Antichrist becomes dictator over the entire world. “The man of lawlessness is revealed… who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.” 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

The Antichrist and his partner, the false prophet, perform great signs and wonders with a goal to deceive unbelievers, people like yourself. This results in a great polarization between non-Christians and Christians. Not only that, but the Antichrist, aided by AI, devises a means by which people worship his image, and if they don’t, they are to be killed. The Antichrist also tries to force people to take the mark of the beast, a permanent mark on their hand or forehead. This identifies them as a follower of the Antichrist, and it enables them to conduct business. “He causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor… to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead… no one will be able to buy or sell, except the one who has the mark.” Revelation 13:16-17

The vast majority of people worship the Antichrist’s image and take his mark. But I warn you, don’t do it, for doing it means you have sold your soul to the devil and are bowing to the Antichrist, this beast, this most wicked man. To non-Christians, it may seem he has brought peace and prosperity. People are buying and selling, eating and drinking, and having a good time. But they are terribly deceived, for they are not loving the true God, but a false god. “… they worshiped the beast.” Revelation 13:4

The short-lived results of worshiping this godless man may seem good, but they are eternally hellish. That’s because all who take his mark are rejecting the living and true God, and will forever be punished in the lake of fire. “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand… he will be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels.” Revelation 14:9-10

At this time, Jewish people are being greatly persecuted in Israel, but many escape. The Antichrist then chases after Christians. This leads to mass defections in churches, which means many were not truly saved, were so-called Christians. Many defectors then betray true Christians and turn them into the authorities. There is also more lawlessness – crime, corruption, lying, immorality, stealing, cheating, slander, idolatry, false teaching, etc. The hearts of unbelievers are cold. The result is the greatest persecution of Christians in all of history – massive numbers are hated and killed. “They will deliver you (Christians) to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations.” Matt. 24:9

Christians are being persecuted like never before. All of a sudden, the Antichrist is thwarted and this great tribulation is cut short by God. Then there is the sign of the end of the age, cosmic disturbances in the heavens, the sun, moon, and stars going dark with the result that the entire earth goes dark. There will also be a great global earthquake. Unbelievers, like yourself, will be shaken, frantic, and scared to death. You know that God is present, that He is extremely angry, and that His wrath is coming, that He will soon judge the people on earth. “They said to the mountains and the rocks, ‘Fall on us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb’” Revelation 6:16

At this time, the Christians on earth are suddenly taken to heaven. This is the rapture, and is what believers are waiting for. They have been greatly suffering and want relief. Then Jesus comes on the clouds and you and everyone else see Him – believers and non-believers. You may even be with some Christians, but in a split second, they are gone, they have disappeared. They are taken to be with Christ and then taken to heaven. “They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory. And He will send forth His angels with a great trumpet and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.” Matthew 24:30-31

If you are not a Christian, I plead with you to ask Jesus to save your soul from your sins, and from eternal death. Turn to Him before that imposter, the Antichrist, is revealed, before further deception fools you, and results in you giving your allegiance to the Antichrist. If you don’t turn to Jesus, and the Antichrist is then revealed, again I say, don’t take his mark. I urge you to look to Jesus for mercy, for forgiveness of sins. “Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13

Many Christians will be on earth during the time of the Antichrist. Their primary purpose is to love other Christians, and to share the gospel with non-Christians, with people like yourself. So don’t persecute them – don’t hate them, hurt them, or turn them in to the authorities. Listen to what they say about Jesus. Ask them to share the gospel, and how Jesus wonderfully changed their lives. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away, and new things have come.” 2 Cor. 5:7

I want to more fully explain the gospel, how you can become a Christian:
* It’s knowing that God created you, that He made you to know Him, worship Him, and serve Him. “You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.” Matthew 4:10

* It’s knowing that you are a sinner, outwardly and inwardly, in thoughts, words, and deeds. It’s knowing that you have not loved and worshiped God but have loved yourself and the things of this world. It’s knowing that you been proud, disobedient, greedy, idolatrous, lying, disrespectful, hateful, impure, immoral, malicious, etc. “There is no fear of God before their eyes… all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:18, 23

* It’s knowing you have to be perfect in every way to be right with God, to be a child of God, to be in heaven with Him. It’s knowing that you are not perfect, that you have sinned against a holy and loving God, that the penalty for your sins, your life of spiritual crimes, is death, is being eternally separated from God and eternally punished for your sins. “Those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus, these will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power.” 2 Thess. 2:8-9

* It’s knowing that being saved is not a matter of good works, of being a good person. It’s not whether your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds. It’s not whether you go to a church, a temple, a mosque, or get baptized, give money to others, or have a good family. “By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it’s the gift of God, not as a result of works.” Ephesians 2:8-9

* It’s knowing that God made a way for you to be holy in His sight. Over 2,000 years ago, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to this earth. He was born a baby, grew up to be a man, lived a perfect life, died on a cross to pay the penalty for peoples’ sins, and was raised from the dead. It’s knowing that Jesus is the only way to be saved, to be right with God, and be forever in heaven. “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8

* It’s asking God to deliver you from your sins and from death. It’s repenting, it’s telling God that you are genuinely sorry that you sinned against Him. It’s believing that Jesus died on a cross to pay the penalty for your sins, and then rose again, gaining the victory over sin and death – physical, spiritual, and eternal death. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

This is the gospel message. It’s God’s word, it’s the truth, and it’s for you. Repent of your sins and believe that Jesus died to pay for your sins and then rose again. When you do, you are saved and are forgiven, you have a personal relationship with God and Jesus, you are a new person in Jesus, you are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, you can live the Christian life, you will be with Christians in heaven, and you will be given a brand-new body – a powerful, immortal, perfect, and spiritual body: “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3

If you turn to Jesus and become a Christian, you have hope, for you have an amazing, perfect, God-glorifying future. Yes, you may suffer now, you may be persecuted, you may die, but it’s well worth it to live all out for God. You are on earth for only a short time, and then you will be forever in heaven with Jesus. And not long from now, Jesus will return to rapture the Christians still on earth, judge the world, and then begin His 1,000-year reign on this restored earth. Then there is the eternal kingdom. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.” 1 Peter 1:3-4

God really wants you to be saved, to be His child, to know Him! He wants you to realize that Jesus Christ is coming again, not quietly and secretly, but visibly and powerfully and gloriously! What a day that will be when you see Jesus, are like Jesus, and are with Jesus! “To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood – and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father – to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Behold, He is coming with the clouds and every eye will see Him.” Revelation 1:5-8

Awake, Sober, Alert, Faithful, Ready, Watching…

August 21, 2026

Awake, Sober, Alert, Faithful, Ready, Watching…

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post # 378 ~

Jesus Christ is coming again! Our Lord, Savior, and King is returning to earth, and soon! This is an amazing, astounding, unbelievable, incredible, wonderful truth! When Jesus comes back, everyone will know who He is and that He is in charge. Every saint will be glorified, every sinner will be judged, a Jewish remnant will be saved, and the earth will be restored. Jesus will make everything right, and He will be worshiped and exalted like never before! Rev. 6:15-17, 1 Cor. 15:42-44, Rev. 8-9, Rom. 11:25-26, Acts 3:21, Ps. 72, Phil. 2:9-11

So when is Jesus coming? We don’t specifically know – He didn’t tell us the day or hour (Matt. 24:36). But Jesus did give us a general idea of when it will happen (Matt. 24:4-31, Rev. 6:1-17). He did this because He loves us and wants us to be excited and looking forward to His coming. Jesus wants us to know that our hopes will soon be realized, that we will see Him, and then be with Him forever.

I think of Jesus’ coming like the dawn’s early light, like sunrays peeking over the horizon. I say this because the signs of His 2^nd coming are being realized at this present time. We live in an evil age that began with the sin of Adam and Eve, which was thousands of years ago. Now we live in the last years of this age, what we call the end-times. And we know we are in the end-times because the Jews miraculously came back to their land, and once again became a nation (Ez. 36-37, Lk. 21:20-24). At the end of this age, Jesus will return to rapture the church – and everything will change. Matt. 24:29-31, 1 Th. 4:15-17

Jesus told us many things that must occur before His coming. That the Jews are back in their land and that other prophesied events are taking place is what motivates me to write this blogpost:
* There are beginning birth pains: deception, wars, earthquakes, famines, plagues, and economic problems, and these will increase in intensity and frequency. Matt. 24:4-8, Rev. 6:1-8
* There is lawlessness – hate, crime, lying, stealing, corruption, immorality, murder, a lack of respect, etc. – and this will get worse and worse. Matt. 24:12, 2 Tim. 3:13

* The United States, because of her gross and grievous sin, is being judged, and she will soon lose her influence and status as the world’s #1 superpower. This is part of God’s sovereign plan, and it will lead to the rise and rule of the Antichrist over 10 nations, and the entire world. Rom. 1:18-36, Dan. 7:23-25, Rev. 13:1-7
* From the United Nations to rich global elites, we have been witnessing the desire for a one-world government and leader, and not long from now we will see that devilish dictator, the Antichrist. Rev. 13:3-5

* We are watching the growth of technology, specifically artificial intelligence, which is essential for the mark of the beast, worshiping his image, and him being able to rule the world. Rev. 13:14-17
* Antisemitism is rapidly increasing in the United States, the Middle East, and all over this planet. In the near future, this will lead to the need for a treaty, and to the Jews building their temple. The confirmation of this treaty marks the beginning of Dan. 70^th week. The breaking of this treaty at its midpoint results in great tribulation, the persecution of the Jews. Dan. 9:27, Matt. 24:15-22
* The increasing hatred of Christians is foundational to them being greatly persecuted during the 2^nd half of Dan. 70^th week, a persecution instigated and led by the Antichrist. Lk. 12:51, Matt. 24:9

Seeing God’s prophetic word being fulfilled in the world around us is clear evidence that Christ’s coming is near. But He is not yet “at the door” (Matt. 24:33) – we are still in the “beginning of birth pangs” (Matt. 24:8). It is in these days, like the forecast of a meteorologist days ahead of a hurricane, that we must “have insight among the people” and “give understanding to the many” (Dan. 11:33). A very bad storm, a “Cat 5” storm, is coming and it’s imperative that we help Christians prepare, that we “Make ready the way of the Lord.” Luke 3:4

What else should prophecy-knowing Christians do? We need to share and discuss with believers all the things that will take place before Christ returns to rapture the church. We must tell them what God wants them to know. Jesus said, “Take heed, behold, I have told you everything in advance” (Mk. 12:23, Matt. 24:4-30, Rev. 6:1-17, Rev. 13:1-18). We must also tell them how they ought to live, the conduct and character of a Christian, of a child of God and a soldier of Christ.

We should inform them that the church will not be raptured at the beginning of Dan. 70^th week, but during the last half of the week. God will have some Christians still on earth when the Antichrist is revealed, and will enable them to persevere as they go through great tribulation. They will see the darkening of the skies, the global-illuminating brilliance of Christ’s glory, and His coming in the clouds. Suddenly, and with all the believers, they will be glorified and gathered to Christ. 2 Th. 2:3-4, Matt. 24:31

For Christians to grow and be godly, we need to tell them several other things. All the following words (except one) are in the context of the last years leading up to Christ’s coming. Let’s look at them:

* Awake – “Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep, for now salvation is nearer to us than we first believed… put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh.” (Rom. 13:11, 1 Th. 5:6). The word awake means to rise up, to stand up. We are not to be spiritually sleeping but spiritually awake. We are not to be sinning but to be holy. Only then can we truly serve and wait for the Lord.

* Sober – “Since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation” (1 Th. 5:8, Eph. 5:18, 1 Pet. 1:13). Sober means to abstain from wine. A sober Christian is clear-minded, is not controlled by that which is addictive and sinful. He is serious, sensible, discreet, and is living a steady, Spirit-led life in the final years before Christ’s return.

* Alert – “What I say to you, I say to all, ‘Be on the alert’” (Mark 13:37, 33). Being alert is having a spiritual awareness and understanding of what’s taking place. The believer is awake, vigilant, watchful, and alert to current events and situations in the world, and it’s not just the signs listed in Matt. 24, etc., but also that which personally affects him and others who are with him.

* Faithful – “Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his house to give them their food at the proper time?” (Matt. 24:45, Matt. 25:21). A faithful person is a trustworthy servant of God. He’s dependable and reliable, and is using his mind, gifts, talents, energy, and money for God’s purposes. And in this context, we are talking about his end-times’ service for God.

* Hoping – “If we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it” (Rom. 8:23, Rom. 15:13). To hope is confidently expecting good things to happen. A person with hope believes that God’s purposes concerning Jesus’ coming and the future of the church will be fulfilled, and he is excitedly waiting and looking forward to seeing Jesus, to being glorified, to being in heaven, and to seeing fellow Christians.

* Ready – “You must also be ready for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect” (Matt. 24:44, Lk. 12:40). A person who is spiritually ready is prepared to do God’s work. He is organized and equipped, and desires to carry out God’s plans for his life, now and forever. In the end-times, God wants His people to be ready to see His Son coming in the clouds, and ready to worship and serve Him.

* Watching – “I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me” (Ez. 3:17, Mk. 13:34). A watchman knows what is happening in the world and how it is fulfilling God’s prophetic word. And he is telling and warning believers of the troubles they may face but is also comforting them with the hope God has given them.

* Waiting – “You turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven” (1 Th. 1:9-10, 1 Cor. 1:7). The waiting Christian isn’t nonchalant but is longing and looking forward to seeing Jesus. He is convinced Jesus is coming and is eagerly, expectantly, and patiently waiting for Him. More than anything, He desires to be in heaven with Jesus, His Savior, Lord, and King. Phil. 1:21

* Seeing – “When you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door” (Matt. 24:33-34, Heb. 10:25). With regards to Christ’s return, you know what to look for, and then you physically observe and watch them when they occur. And you mentally and spiritually realize what this means, that God is fulfilling His prophetic word, and that Christ is coming soon to rapture the church and reign on earth. This verse is most relevant to that last generation of Christians on earth.

* Encouraging – “… encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near” (Heb. 10:25, 1 Th. 5:18). In the end-times, God wants His children to see the day drawing near, to know that the prophetic events being fulfilled signal the soon return of Christ to rapture the church. God also wants them to encourage other believers with this good news. Encourage can mean many things – comfort, implore, counsel, urge, exhort, or stir up.

For some people, the present time is peaceful and comfortable. They are saying, “take it easy, eat, drink, and be merry” (Lk. 12:19). For others, this is not so. But all of us must wake up to the truth of God’s word, and to the physical and spiritual realities in our world. When we rightly see God’s word and the world we live in, we can only conclude that we live in difficult times – and it’s going to get worse.

“Watchman, how far gone is the night?” (Is. 21:11). We must wake up to the fact that the night is far gone, that we are not in the first or middle watch, but the dawn watch, and we are fast approaching the end of this last watch. There aren’t many years left before the Son rises, before He returns to rapture the church, take us to heaven, judge the world, and rule over the world.

Isn’t it wonderful that God has us alive at this time in history? It’s a great time to live for Him. With all my heart, I encourage you to learn what God says about the last years of this age, and how He wants you to live, which is what this and two recently published posts (375, 376) are about.

“The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.” Titus 2:11-14

A Letter to the Last Generation of Christians

August 14, 2026

A Letter to the Last Generation of Christians

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post #377 ~

This letter is specifically written for the last generation of Christians on earth, believers who are seeing “all these things”, all these signs and events leading up to Christ’s return to rapture the church. “So, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place” (Matt. 24:33-34). I personally believe this last generation may be our children (I am 72), more likely our grandchildren, or possibly our great grandchildren. That is, I think the rapture will happen sometime in the next 40-50 years.

I encourage everyone to read this letter, and those who read it to share it to the children and grandchildren, to younger generations who are believers. Ps. 71:18, Ps. 78:5-6

Dear believer in Christ, dear child of God,

You are living in the very last years of the end-times, of this church age, and it’s vital that I remind you of some valuable truths, some critically important points about this time in history. I believe you are a devoted and godly Christian, and God wants you to be ready, watching, and looking forward to seeing His Son, to being with Jesus Christ, your Savior, Lord, and King. Matt. 24:42-44, 1 Th. 1:9-10 Rev. 7:9-12

More and more, you have been hearing about the birth pains – wars, earthquakes, famines, plagues, and hyperinflation – that are happening in various places around the world. They started some years ago, and you are realizing that they are increasing in intensity and frequency. You know Christ’s coming is drawing near, that it won’t be long before He returns to gather all believers to Himself and then take them to heaven. And you know these birth pains are not signaling the immediate end of the church age, but that much more needs to happen. Matt. 24:4-8, Lk. 21:8-11a, Rev. 6:1-8

It wasn’t that long ago when you saw the United States lose its #1 status as the world’s super power. Since then, you have been observing the reconfiguring of nations around the world, the realigning of countries and kingdoms. You know this was predicted, and that it will result in the formation of that last great empire, the 10-nation kingdom controlled and directed by that evil Antichrist. You have also been seeing increasing lawlessness in the world, in peoples’ lives and in institutions. You have noticed that civility, relative peace in our society, is not what it used to be. There’s more greed, anger, fighting, stealing, lying, corruption, and a lack of respect for others, unlike anything you have ever witnessed before. Seeing this sin and hate towards God and people must be hard to stomach, but keep waiting for Jesus and His justice. Ps. 11, Ps. 37, Ez. 38:1-6, Dan. 7:23-25, Matt. 24:12, 2 Tim. 3:1-4, Jam. 5:7

You have been talking to other believers about how the persecution of Christians is getting much worse, and that more and more people are antisemitic. But you just heard that the Jewish temple in Jerusalem was rebuilt, and that the Jews are again offering sacrifices. You know this “peace” won’t last, that the treaty the Jews have with the “prince who is to come” (the Antichrist), and many Muslim nations, will soon be broken. Dan. 9:27, Matt. 24:15, Lk. 21:20-24, Jn. 15:18-25, 2 Th. 2:3-4

I know you had good teachers, and that you have studied God’s word and learned what it says about the coming of Christ. And you know the order of end-time events: the birth pains, the revealing of the Antichrist at the midpoint of Dan. 70^th week, great tribulation, the end of the age, Christ’s coming, and the rapture during the 2^nd half of that week. You understand that it won’t be long before the Antichrist, the most godless man ever, will be revealed. You may even have an idea of who he is, for you have been watching what’s going on in the world and are seeing that certain men are gaining more power. 1 Chr. 12:32, Dan. 9:27, Ezek. 3:17, Matt. 24:4-31, 2 Th. 2:3-4, Rev. 6-7

You have read that it’s when this devilish man desecrates the temple in Jerusalem, when he acts like he is God, that you and all Christians and discerning Jews will know this is the Antichrist, that proud, perverted man who rises up to rule the world. It is after this “abomination of desolation” that he goes after the Jews in Israel. You know that a good-sized remnant of Jews will miraculously escape his clutches and be protected for the rest of the 70^th week. But many of them will be deceived, and will worship the beast. Zech. 13:8-9, Matt. 24:9–20, 2 Th. 2:3-5, Rev. 12:13-17, Rev. 13:1-7

You also realize that it is at this time when life for believers on earth goes from bad to worse, that great tribulation for Christians begins. I’m sure you have discussed with friends and fellow church members this great persecution that results in the killing of Christians all over the world, unlike anything that has ever happened before. This has to be one of the most sobering things you’ve ever talked about. Not only that, but you are aware that people in your own church may defect, may turn from the faith. You think they are saved but will find out that they are not. And I’m sure this will be an emotional, gut-wrenching experience. Matt. 24:9-11, Matt. 24:21-22, 2 Tim. 3:13, 1 Jn. 2:18-19

You know there will be “signs and false wonders” by the false prophet, the Antichrist’s partner, that this is part of the devil’s plan to deceive the world, and that this will result in a great polarization between the saved and the lost, unlike anything in history. But didn’t Jesus say that He came to bring division? This great polarization and great tribulation will be extremely difficult for believers like yourself. Sinners will have an utter hate and loathing towards you, so much so that members of your own family, many whom I know, may betray you and turn you into the authorities. I pray this does not happen. Matt. 24:9-11, Matt. 24:24, Luke 12:49-53, 2 Th. 2:9-12, Rev. 13:13-14

Remember too that most unbelievers will love and worship this beast, the Antichrist. This terribly evil man will have power and authority to do whatever he wants. (But he is under God’s sovereign hand)! Not only that, but there will be no more wars, famines, plagues, or economic problems. The unsaved will think there’s “peace” and prosperity. People are buying and selling, homes are being built, and the young are getting married. Not so with you. There’s no “worldly peace” for you, and you can’t openly buy and sell. For years, you have heard about this mark of the beast, the AI-based technology that enables those who take it to do business. But you are God’s child, and you won’t sell your soul to the devil – you won’t take the mark of the beast and you won’t worship his image. The Holy Spirit who indwells you will keep you from being duped by that deceiver. Prov. 21:1, Jer. 6:14, Matt. 24:38, John 17:15, Rom. 8:14, Rev. 13:4-5, Rev. 13:15-17, Rev. 17:17

You know all these things. But I’m assuming you are already being tempted to be afraid, to worry, to believe the devil’s lies, to wonder what will happen, to want to give up. You are thinking: How will I make it? How will I get food? Will I be persecuted? Will I be martyred? What about my family? Will I deny the Lord? What about my church? This is when you must trust the Lord, must depend on Him for all your needs. You need to remember the truths, commands, and promises God gave you when you were young, when you were going to that God loving, truth-loving church, and learning from your pastor and Sunday School teachers. Never forget what you heard: God greatly loves you, and will give you all the grace you need; Christ is praying for you, and is with you to the end of the age; the Holy Spirit will remind you of the truth, lead you in the way you should go, and keep you strong to the end. Josh. 1:6-9, Ps. 31:14, Ps. 32:8, Ps. 119:5-6, Matt. 6:11, Matt. 6:33, Matt. 28:20, John 8:32, John 14:26, Rom. 8:34-38, 1 Cor 1:8-9, 1 Cor. 10:12-13, Phil. 4:9, James 4:6, 2 Pet. 1:2-4, Rev. 6:9-11

I pray that you keep in mind the examples of saints of old – Moses, Deborah, David, Jeremiah, Paul, and others, and how they suffered but kept going for God. I encourage you to read the Psalms for it focuses on your relationship with God, which is most important. It talks about being persecuted and in distress, but that God is your refuge and strength. It tells you that He is loving, powerful, holy, just, good, faithful, wise, sovereign. It encourages you to praise God, to sing to Him, to thank Him, to proclaim His deeds. So stay close to the Lord, love Him, trust Him, obey Him, and be humble, for these are keys to pleasing Him, to being an overcomer. Ps. 27:4-6, Ps. 31, Ps. 63:1-8, Ps. 73:23-26, Ps. 145:1-2, Jer. 9:23-24, Rom. 15:4-5, Heb. 11, Rev. 2:25-29

You are also aware that many believers, maybe family members or close friends, will suffer greatly, and may be martyred for their faith. There’s no doubt this will sadden your soul, but ask God for the grace to keep you going – and remember, it won’t be long before you see them again, and for all eternity. As I mentioned, you may even be martyred, you may live for Jesus and die for Jesus. But keep His words in mind – “If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you” (Jn. 15:20). Matt. 24:9, Rom. 12:9-10, 2 Cor. 4:7-11, Ph. 1:21, 1 Th. 4:13-17, 1 Pet. 3:21-25

Be assured, God has it all figured out, for His perfect end-times’ plans were determined in eternity past. Indeed, God knows exactly what He is doing. He knows how the events and activities of the world will unfold in the future. And He will be working with and through you and every believer on earth. So hold on to the truth: “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (Rom. 8:28). And His ultimate purpose is your ultimate good – that you will be glorified, be like Jesus, and be forever with Him. Is. 46:9-11, Matt. 16:18, Rom. 8:29-30, 1 Cor. 15:20-28, Eph. 1:9-12, 1 Th. 4:18

You know God’s general plans for the end-times, you know what’s going to happen. But take one day at a time, and don’t worry about tomorrow. David declared, “I trust in You, O Lord. I say, ‘You are my God’, my times are in Your hand” (Ps. 31:14-15). God has every second, minute, and hour of your life all planned out. This doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead, that you are not to think about the immediate future, but don’t focus on it. Matt. 6:34, Rom. 8:30, James 4:13-15

You are to think about the amazing future God has for you. In these last years, you will need hope like never before. So what is your hope? You will be with Jesus your King – you will be in your heavenly home – you will be living in a new heaven and earth – you will be with all the saints, including loved ones – you will be glorified, perfect, powerful, and immortal – you will be greatly and eternally rewarded. Rom. 8:18-25, Ph. 3:20-21, Col. 3:23-24, 1 Th. 4:13-18, Heb. 12:22-24

Yes, there will be hate, rejection, malice, persecution, and martyrdom – but keep thinking of your hope. Also be thinking how the Trinity is for you, how God the Father, Jesus your Lord, and the Holy Spirit, are working together on your behalf. And remember that God is with you and goes ahead of you, and is orchestrating and ordering everything and everyone for His glorious and eternal purposes. Ex. 33:14, Deut. 31:8, Pr. 16:9, Matt. 6:34, Matt. 24:25, Eph. 1:9-12

But keep in mind the present purposes that God has for you and the church. Love God. Love the believers. Pray. Encourage others as the day draws near. Use your gifts. Share the gospel. Be an example in faith, love, hope, speech, and purity. Work with the church. Make disciples. Preach and persevere to the end of the age. Matt. 24:13-14, Matt. 28:18-20, Mk. 1:15, Mk. 12:30, Rom 12:10, Rom. 12:12, 1 Tim. 4:12, Heb. 10:25, 1 Pet. 4:10

You may be wondering if you will be here at the end of this age. If you are, then you will see the skies go dark and feel the great earthquake. You will hear the shout of Christ, the voice of the archangel, and the sound of the trumpet. Immediately, you will see Christ coming on the clouds. Immediately you and all believers from all time will be glorified. Suddenly you will be safely home in heaven with Jesus. “I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth. Even after my skin is destroyed, yet from my flesh I shall see God; whom I myself shall behold, and whom my eyes will see and not another. My heart faints within me.” Job 19:25-27, Matt. 24:29-31, Rev. 7:9-14

But now you are in the birth-pain stage. I can understand if you are excited, if your heart is beating a bit faster, if you are wondering, praying, anticipating, hoping, watching, waiting, and looking for the King of kings. But there are a few years to go before His coming. So, in this relative calm before the storm, keep growing in your relationship with God. Remember that He is the love of your life, the desire of your heart, your chief joy, your portion, your strength, your Shepherd, the only One who satisfies. So love Jesus with all your heart! Remind your friends of these things. And tell them again about the order of end-times’ events, the glorious return of Jesus Christ, and of the coming kingdom. Ps. 23:1, Ps. 90:14, Ps. 119:57, Ps. Matt. 24:4-31, Matt. 24:42, Matt. 24:45, 1 Th. 5:9-10, Eph. 2:7

In eternity past, God chose who He wanted to be part of the last generation, the last-days’ church who will “see all these things” come to pass. And God selected you. He has given you this great opportunity, this amazing privilege of being able to live for Him at this important moment in history. If you compare the length of the church age to a marathon, you would only have 100 yards to run, a sprint to the finish. And you are a key part of the last leg of this marathon, for you have been chosen to help carry the baton in the final years of this church age. So be abounding in the work of God. Know that God will reveal His plans to you as time goes on. He will lead you in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. He will strengthen you and bless you for His purposes and glory. Ps. 23:3, Ps. 85:12, Is. 41:10, Jer. 29:11-13, Eph. 1:9-12, Matt. 4:10, Matt. 24:33, 1 Cor. 15:58, Heb. 12:1-2

I, along with many others, have prayed for you and this last generation, that you are excited and encouraged about this time of your life, that you love and serve God to the end, that you worship God, walk with God, work for God, are a warrior for God, and that you fulfill God’s plans for your life. By God’s grace, you will. “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord be with you all. Amen.” Rev. 22:20-21

Your Character and Work in the End-Times

August 8, 2026

Your Character and Work in the End-Times

By Steven J. Hogan

~ A Saturday Morning Post #376 ~

You may wonder what God wants you to do in the end-times. What you must realize is that God told you everything you need to know about how to live for Him. He wants you to know these things so you can be fully equipped to serve Christ in these final years before His coming. Last week, I listed 12 key words that describe your identity, truths foundational to knowing how to live for Christ.

There are 20 more verses relating to the character God wants you to have and the work He wants you to do. What’s amazing about these verses is that every single one is in the context of Christ’s coming. Let me say that again – every single one is in the context of Christ’s coming. But why all this instruction about how we are to live for our Lord in the final years of this church age?

1. All these verses add weight to the Biblical evidence, to the fact of Christ’s coming.
2. All these verses emphasize the supreme importance of Christ’s coming.
3. These verses stress the need to not just know what will be happening, but how we are to live for God.
4. God tells us all these verses because He wants us to be properly trained to live all out for Him.
5. These verses, and those from the previous post, will help you train succeeding generations about Christ’s coming, most significantly, the last generation.
6. These verses are instructive for all Christians during this church age, but are particularly relevant in these end-times. At this time in history, God wants us be at the top of our game, to be fighting for Christ, to be world-class Christians, to be champions for Christ.

Let’s look at these verses:
Be Alert – “What I say to you, I say to all, ‘Be on the alert’” (Mark 13:37, Matt. 24:42). In His Word, God wrote out several things that will occur before Christ returns to rapture the church, and you are not to be spiritually asleep or drowsy, but you are to be awake and alert, to be on the lookout for all these things to happen.

Analyze – “You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not analyze this present time?” (Luke 12:56, 1 Chr. 12:32). You must be discerning, you must put on your critical-thinking hat, and notice these events taking place, and know that what’s happening spiritually, morally, economically, geo-politically, and governmentally, is actually fulfilling God’s prophetic word.

Comfort One Another – “So we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore, comfort one another with these words” (1 Thess. 4:18, Rom. 8:18-25). When times get tough, especially when there is great tribulation, it is imperative to comfort and encourage one another. One way you do this is by reminding fellow believers of the hope God has given them, specifically, that they will soon “be with the Lord.”

Be Discerning – “Let no one in any way deceive you” (Matt. 24:42, 2 Thess. 2:3). In these end times, the devil continually lies about Christ’s coming and the details of it. And he works through those who are naïve, ignorant, or evil. It’s critical that you are not deceived, but that you discern what is true and what is false – and this happens by having a good, clear grasp of God’s end-times’ prophetic word.

Endure – “The one who endures to the end, he will be saved” (Matt. 24:13, Rev. 13:10). Life will be extremely challenging in these end-times, especially during the rule of the Antichrist and the time of great tribulation. And God wants you to endure, to not grow weary, to not give up, but to keep going, to stay the course, to persevere to the end of your life or the end of this age.

Do Not Fear – “Do not fear what you are about to suffer… be faithful until death” (Rev. 2:10, Eph. 6:10-13). The flesh is prone to fear and worry, but God tells you not to fear, not to worry, even when there is great persecution and people are dying. Be strong and courageous, and do the work God wants you to do – and no matter what happens, whether you live or die, you will soon be with the Lord. Phil. 1:21

Have Faith – “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” (Luke 18:8). In the last years before the rapture, life will be most difficult – there will be lawlessness, wars, earthquakes, famines, the Antichrist, and great persecution. And you must trust God. You must depend on Him and believe His promises. You must rely on Him for grace, peace, wisdom, strength, direction, protection, etc.

Be Faithful – “Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time?” (Matt. 24:45, 25:19-23). A servant of God has faith, and therefore is faithful – he is trustworthy, reliable, dependable. God can count on him to carry out the work He wants him to do. Then the Master will say, “Well done, good and faithful slave.” Matt. 25:21

Be in Fellowship – “Not forsaking our own assembling together… but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing near” (Heb. 10:25). You are part of a church family, a body of believers, and you need others and others need you. The closer we get to Christ’s return, the tougher the times will get, and we need to love, serve, and encourage one another. Heb. 3:12-13

Be Holy – “What sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God?” (2 Pet. 3:11, 1 Pet. 1:16). This instruction is vital – do not be fleshly or worldly, say no to temptation, confess your sins, be filled with the Spirit, and live a holy life. A sanctified person is “useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.” 2 Tim. 2:21

Have hope – “Fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Christ” (1 Pet. 1:13, Rom. 8:18-25, Rev. 22:12). When there is tribulation, you need hope – you must know that it’s infinitely and eternally worth it to live all out for God. And this is your hope: you will be with Jesus, be with believers, be in heaven, be in a new body, be perfect, and be rewarded.

Love Jesus – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind and all your strength” (Mark 12:30, Job 19:25-27). The most important thing you can do is to love Jesus, to praise Him, thank Him, honor Him, sing to Him – and then you will truly live for Him. Then you can say, “I can’t wait to see Jesus in His glory as He bursts from the sky.” Pat Terry

Love One Another – “The end of all things is near… above all, keep fervent in your love for one another” (1 Pet. 4:8). Loving one another is one of the main ways you live for God in these final years. This will be especially true during great tribulation. You love by being a good example, by sharing the truth, by being patient, kind, gentle, humble, compassionate, forgiving, forbearing, encouraging, and loyal.

Be obedient – “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance” (1 Pet. 1:14-16; Jn. 14:21, 23). You show your love for God by obeying Him. And you obey God by trusting Him, loving Him, praying to Him, serving Him, using your gift, sharing the gospel, making disciples, and telling others what you know about the end-times and Christ’s coming.

Pray – “The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgement and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer” (1 Pet. 4:7, Eph. 6:18). The storm will rage before the Son appears in the sky – and you must pray, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come” (Matt. 6:9-10). You must ask God for help, faith, strength, wisdom, courage, endurance, etc. And you must intercede for others.

Be Ready – “You must also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect” (Matt. 24:44, 25:10). Jesus is coming soon, and He wants you to be ready, prepared, equipped. He wants you to put on the full armor of God, and to be holy, obedient, ready to love, ready to serve, ready for opportunities, and ready and waiting to see Jesus Christ, your Lord, Savior, and King.

Be Sensible – “Who then is the faithful and sensible servant, whom his master put in charge of his servants…” (Matt. 24:45, 1 Chr. 12:32). A sensible person is thoughtful, knowledgeable, wise, and prudent. You are to not only know what will be taking place in the end-times, but you are to make the right decisions, and then you will truly live for God and help others live for God. Phil. 1:9-11

Serve God – “You turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God” (1 Th. 1:9, Matt. 25:14). The humble person is a servant of God, is God’s slave, and he desires to serve Him. In these last years, there will be great hardship, but don’t go by how you think or feel, but walk by faith, sacrifice your life for God – do what He wants you to do, serve Him by loving and serving others.

Be Sober – “Let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober” (1 Th. 5:6, Rom. 13:11-14). Do not be asleep, do not be fleshly, worldly, or stained by sin. Do not be ignorant of God’s prophetic word and what’s happening in the world around you. Be righteous, self-controlled, awake, and alert to what’s taking place. Set your heart on Jesus Christ, on His work, and on His coming.

Be Waiting for Christ – “Wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus” (1 Th. 1:10, 1 Cor. 1:7). As the days grow dark, as there’s hate, betrayal, hardship, and death, be aware of the signs that are occurring, and be waiting, be looking for Jesus. “Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord.” Ps. 27:14

I encourage you to print out these last two posts for yourself, your family, your friends, and your church. They clearly spell out what God wants you to know at this time and as we draw closer to Christ’s coming. But it’s not just a matter of knowing them, but being who God wants you to be, of doing what He wants you to do, of being a well-trained and equipped soldier for Christ, a special-ops Christian. “Onward Christian Soldiers…”

I am so thankful God did not leave us on our own and did not leave us uninformed and ignorant with regards to the last years of this age. Not only did God tell you what to do, but Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, will always be with you, will never leave you or forsake you. “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20). “Yet I am always with You; You hold me by my right hand. You guide me with Your counsel, and afterward You will take me into glory.” Psalm 73:21-23

P.S. I love the fact that God has clearly told us what will be happening and how we are to live for Him. Here are two articles on this subject: “The Excellent End-Times’ Worker” and “Wholeheartedly Working for God in the End-Times.”

Your Worship and Work in the End-Times (375)

August 1, 2026

Your Worship and Work in the End-Times

By Steven J. Hogan

~ Saturday Morning Post #375 ~

We live in the end-times! We know that because the Jews have returned to their land just as God predicted (Ezek. 37:21-23). I’ve written extensively on what the Bible says will take place in these last years leading up to Christ’s return to rapture the church. But what is the work God has planned out for you? How does He want you to use the life He has given you? As you desire to do His will, as you are filled with His Word and Spirit, as you are sanctified, as you say, “Here I am, send me!” (Is. 6:8), as you pray, “Make me know Your ways” (Ps. 25:4), then God will show you the work He has for you.

All believers, including the last generation, have special plans God wants them to fulfill on this earth in these end-times. These plans can be found by looking at specific categories God has identified in His word. They all speak of what every Christian is to be and do, but some also relate to a person’s spiritual gift. Today, I will be focusing on these categories.

A Worshiper – You are to worship God, to be praising, exalting, honoring, and thanking Him, and singing to Him too. Worship is one of the primary ways you love God, which is the most important thing you are to do. You worship God for who He is, for what He does, and for His character. Worship is the spiritual activity that is at the center of all you do for Him, and it results in a godly, God-glorifying life. All that you do should spring from worshiping God. In fact, all you do for God is worship (Rom. 12:1-2). “Worship the Lord with gladness” (Ps. 100:2). “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind and all your strength.” (Mk. 12:30). “To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion, forever and ever.” Rev. 5:13

A Child of God – God adopted you into His family, and so He is you Father, you are His child, and Jesus is your brother. Before the foundation of the world, God chose you to be His child, and planned out your entire life on earth and your eternal future in heaven. Your Father is perfectly holy, powerful, good, kind, wise, just, faithful, omniscient, omnipresent, unchanging, and sovereign. And He is always working all things together for your good and His glory. Rom. 8:28-30

Your Father loves you, forgives you, cares for you, and has compassion on you. He always sees you, and knows everything you think, say, or do. You please Him by being an obedient child, by doing all He asks you to do. He has blessed you with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, and wants you to know that you are His heir, that He greatly rewards you in heaven for what you do on earth, and that you are to serve Him now and forever, during this life and in the coming ages. “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come.” Matt. 6:5-6, 9-10

A Believer – God has placed you in the universal church and in a specific church. The church is a spiritual family, filled with believers, with brothers and sisters, with those who are older and those who are younger. A believer believes, he trusts God and Jesus Christ for his salvation and his day-to-day life. A believer is to be humble, to “regard one another as more important than himself” (Phil. 2:3). He is to be loving, forgiving, kind, giving, gentle, encouraging, and compassionate. He is to care for those who are sick or hurting, whether that’s physically or spiritually. And he is to carry out his role, he is to do his part in the church family. “Believers in the Lord, multitudes of men and women, were constantly being added to their number” (Acts 5:14). “We have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.” 1 Tim. 4:10

* A Servant – Jesus, God in the flesh, is the #1 servant, for He lived and died for us (“taking the form of a bond-servant” – Ph. 2:5-8). God has called you to be a servant. Being a faithful servant results and flows from knowing and worshiping God. Jesus is your Lord, a perfect Master, the best Master, and you are to serve Him, to do all the work He wants you to do. Jesus said, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only” (Matt. 4:10). Knowing that God loves you, forgives you, is good to you, is wise in His dealings towards you, motivates you to serve Him. And it’s by the grace and gifts of God that you do serve Him. Jesus said, “I am among you as one who serves” (Lk. 22:27). “… the equipping of the saints for the works of service.” (Eph. 4:12). “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another.” 1 Peter 4:10

* A Worker – The worker is a servant of God. This word conveys the idea of using your mind, time, talents, and energy to do His work. Jesus said “My Father is always at His work, and I too am working” (John 5:17). Working for God and Jesus means you are joining in Their work, helping Them fulfill Their purpose. Working for God is an eternal, most satisfying and rewarding work, and so take up your cross, deny yourself, and follow Jesus. Paul stated, “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men” (Col. 3:24). You are to work for God in all you do, whether it’s yardwork, housework, homework, your job, praying, or sharing the gospel. “The people had a mind to work” (Neh. 4:6). “Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you” (Rom. 16:6). “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58). “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” Eph. 2:10

* A Disciple – A disciple is a student of God, and knows that God has all the answers. He learns from God and learns about Him. He loves God and wants to live for Jesus. He learns from His word truths to know commands to obey, and promises to believe. A disciple is changing, growing, and becoming more godly. By his life and conduct, he disciples others, teaching them what they need to know about God, Jesus, and the Christian life. “He (Jesus) said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful’” (Matt. 9:37). Jesus commanded us, “Make disciples of all the nations” (Matt. 28:19-20). “The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of disciples was greatly increasing.” Acts 6:7

A Prophet, A Preacher – In the past, God used prophets to give new revelation and predict the future. When God’s word was completed in the years following the start of the church, this kind of prophet was no longer needed. The prophet is now one who interprets God’s word and speaks forth, proclaiming it to His people. The gift of prophecy is for those who are God’s spokesman, who speak on His behalf. Prophets and preachers are to instruct, comfort, correct, warn, challenge, and encourage. Prophecy is for “edification and exhortation and consolation.” (1 Cor. 14:3). “Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brethren with a lengthy message” (Acts 15:32). “In view of His appearing and His kingdom… preach the Word.” 2 Tim. 4:1-2

A Teacher – God teaches us what we and others need to know. We teach by what we say and do, by words and actions. God wants all believers to teach, whether that’s a pastor, husband, father, mother, or others. Some believers have the gift to teach, the ability to learn His word and teach it in a clear, coherent way. In these end-times, it is essential that teachers understand prophetic truth and share it with their church. “Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes” (Ezra 7:10). “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). In the context of the last days, Jesus asks: “Who is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time?” (Matt. 24:45). Now, as much as ever, we need good teachers who are faithfully doing this.

A Warrior – The Christian life is a spiritual battle, and you need to be a warrior, a fighter for God, truth, and people. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, against what we see, but against the rulers, the powers, the forces of darkness and evil (Eph. 6:10-12). This is a huge battle! That’s because our chief enemy is the devil – and he’s lawless, a liar, a deceiver, a murderer, a hater of God and of all that is good. You fight the enemy by using God’s word, by trusting and obeying Him, and by joining with others. When there are battles, obstacles, and conflicts, you must pray, be filled with the Spirit, resist the enemy, be courageous, overcome, and persevere. “Blessed be the Lord… who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle” (Ps. 149:1). “Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God” (Eph. 6:10-11). “Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (Jms. 4:7). “They overcame him (the devil) because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.” Rev. 12:11

A Leader – Jesus is the leader of the church, and will soon be King of this world. But God, for the good of the country, church, and family, has given certain people the authority to lead, direct, inspire, and influence. In the government, there are presidents. In the church, there are elders and deacons. In the family, there is the husband, the “the head of the wife” (Eph. 5:23), and with his wife, leaders of their children. Not everyone is recognized as a leader, but a believer may be called upon to lead. It may be discipling a believer, taking a stand at work, or stepping up in the end-times, when the church is under greater attack. All Christians should be willing and ready to lead out and take action. Deborah – Judges 4, Jehoshaphat – 2 Chron. 20, Nehemiah – Neh. 4, Joseph – Matt. 1-2, Peter – Acts 2-5, Paul – Acts 13-28

An Evangelist – Sharing the gospel with the lost is what God wants you to do. Billions of people are on a path leading to hell (Matt. 7:13-14), and Christians should tell them that they need to repent of their sins and believe that Christ died to pay for their sins, was raised from the dead – and by repenting and believing, they will be forgiven, have eternal life, and be a child of God (Jn. 3:16; Mk. 1:15; Rom. 5:8, 6:23; 1 Pet. 3:18). Some Christians have the gift of evangelism, are motivated and skilled in sharing this good news, whether this is publicly or privately, to a large group or to individuals. “Philip the evangelist” (Acts 21:8). “He gave some as… evangelists.” (Eph 4:11). “Conduct yourself with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace… so that you will know how to respond to each person” (Col. 4:5-6). “Do the work of an evangelist.” 2 Tim. 4:5

A Watchman – A watchman knows what God’s word says with regard to the end-times, sees it being fulfilled in the world around him, and tells others. He is godly, wise, sober, awake, alert, ready, waiting, and watching. (Matt. 24:42-44, Lk. 12:35-40, Rom. 13:11-14, 1 Th. 5:4-11, 1 Pet. 3:13-16). He realizes that the events listed in Matt. 24 are coming to pass, and is convinced that the day of Christ is getting closer. More than any time in history, these watchmen will be necessary for the church.

In the end-times, these “intelligence officers” will be a great blessing to believers. The men of Issachar “understood the times, and knew what they should do” (1 Chr. 12:32). “Son of man (Ezekiel), I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; hear the word I speak, and give them warning from me” (Ezek. 3:17). “Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds… encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Heb. 10:25

We live in the end-times! And God knows where everything is headed, and that we are rapidly moving toward that climactic day when He sends His Son back to earth to rapture the church. God is orchestrating the events of this world and organizing and mobilizing the church to carry out His plans at this time in history. He is putting every believer in the right place, commissioning them to fulfill His purpose, to do His work.

Be excited that you can serve God in the last years of this age, especially if He has selected you to be part of that last generation! In the context of the end-times, Jesus tells us, “It is like a man away on a journey who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his task, also commanded the doorkeeper to stay on the alert.” (Mk. 13:34). Know that God has good work for you to do!

Look to the Lord, pray, and be willing to do whatever He wants you to do, whether it’s small things or big things, day-to-day details or your life work. And always remember that you are what you are by the will of God and the grace of God, and all that you do is for the purposes, the pleasure, and the glory of God. “Whether then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31, Eph. 1:9-12

P.S. Do you believe that we are in the end-times? Most people don’t, and that includes a lot of Christians. You must be faithful to tell others what God has told you. I encourage you to read this relevant post – Do Business Until I Come Back.

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