Luke 21:13

The New Testament is full of references to Jesus' second coming and the early church lived in a state of readiness for his return. Many Christians across the world are looking afresh at Bible passages about the End Times. This short series of devotionals looks at how the Bible encourages us to live our lives today in the light of the Lord's soon return.

Following Jesus will lead to opposition. It happened to the early disciples. It will happen to you. How do we then move forward when it happens? This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

What happens when you meet Jesus face-to-face? It radically changes you. Saul was a man bent on destroying Christianity, but after he meets Jesus, he fearlessly proclaims Jesus as God’s Son. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Fear has a couple of ugly first cousins that cause a lot of trouble; they are anxiety and worry. All three are toxic and must be dealt with. The Good News is God, in His word, reveals everything we need to know to totally eradicate them from our lives. God’s word is like medicine to the soul and spirit: apply it daily until you are worry free.