By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Matthew 24:25 "See, I have told you ahead of time." - NIV
The Bible is full of warnings that God gave to the people then, and to us too, about consequences of certain decisions and actions people take, and of things that would happen to those who reject God and those who follow Him. After narrating what would befall the world in the last days and as signs of the end of the age, Jesus told His disciples, “See, I have told you ahead of time.” Then He told them what to watch out for and how to respond.
Fore warned is fore armed only if warnings are taken seriously. When one is alerted before time, they plan and prepare themselves to face the challenges, watch out for those signs, or escape by taking necessary precautions so that they don’t fall victims. They also excitedly look forward to the promises made to the faithful. God gives these warnings and alerts for similar reasons. He never wants to take people by surprise. He will do nothing until He has first revealed it to His prophets. And the prophets spoke.
Much of what we see in the world today is biblical prophecy in fulfillment. But few pay attention and seek to know how to respond God’s way. What is yet to happen in the present world, and into eternity, both good and bad, has been revealed to us. We can get this information in His word. Unfortunately, many seek answers to world challenges from everywhere else except the Bible. We only get surprised at these occurrences because we are ignorant of the Word. We reap what we sow. Take God’s warnings seriously!
Amos 3:6-7 "When a trumpet sounds in a city, do not the people tremble? When disaster comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets."
Shalom children of God.