Habakkuk 1: 2-4
In these verses the prophet is seeing our present age and cries out for the salvation of the Lord -i.e. the return of our Lord to bring peace and joy to the world. During this Advent season, we should look expectantly for the return of the Lord. We must prepare ourselves for the coming persecution and darkness before the dawn breaks.
Fellow Christians are suffering in various lands and communities. Look at Egypt where our Cpotic brothers are oppressed. Look at Indonesia especially at Sulewasi Island where Christians are being persecuted and killed just because they worship Jesus.
The most important point we must understand is that the first Advent of Christ was spiritual in nature but the second Advent will be political in nature. Therefore Christians must be aware of the geopolitics taking place now and act wisely within their own countries. You must hold your political leaders accountable not only for material benefits but also for spiritual truths. Let them not take decisions based solely on economical and political benfits but also fairness to all, especially in matters of religious freedom.
In the Book of Zechariah chapter 5, there is a prophecy of a new religion being established in Iraq (Land of Shinar). May be what we are seeing in Iraq may be the birth pangs of a new establishment. If it turns out that way a lot of prophecy will be fulfilled soon. so keep watching and praying.
Shalom
Kokov
In these verses the prophet is seeing our present age and cries out for the salvation of the Lord -i.e. the return of our Lord to bring peace and joy to the world. During this Advent season, we should look expectantly for the return of the Lord. We must prepare ourselves for the coming persecution and darkness before the dawn breaks.
Fellow Christians are suffering in various lands and communities. Look at Egypt where our Cpotic brothers are oppressed. Look at Indonesia especially at Sulewasi Island where Christians are being persecuted and killed just because they worship Jesus.
The most important point we must understand is that the first Advent of Christ was spiritual in nature but the second Advent will be political in nature. Therefore Christians must be aware of the geopolitics taking place now and act wisely within their own countries. You must hold your political leaders accountable not only for material benefits but also for spiritual truths. Let them not take decisions based solely on economical and political benfits but also fairness to all, especially in matters of religious freedom.
In the Book of Zechariah chapter 5, there is a prophecy of a new religion being established in Iraq (Land of Shinar). May be what we are seeing in Iraq may be the birth pangs of a new establishment. If it turns out that way a lot of prophecy will be fulfilled soon. so keep watching and praying.
Shalom
Kokov
