6/18/2026
"O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker."
Psalm 95:6
I can't seem to wipe this silly smile off my face. It almost seems disrespectful, should anyone see it, but yet I saw the same knowing on the face of another intercessor this morning. But before I go further in that thought, I want to finish sharing the saga of the two sisters - Mary and Martha.
As it turns out later after Jesus has been in the home of Lazurus and his sisters a few short days prior, Lazurus became quite ill, and he died. Jesus had been informed by carrier that Lazurus was sick and in need of his friend, but Jesus chose to remain where He was staying, only a short distance away. Jesus did so, because He listens to what His Father instructs Him to do, knowing the better plan and the appointed times. The story is told in John 11:1-44. When Jesus receives the word that "Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick" (verse 3), His response to his disciples was "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it" (verse 4). Jesus knew His appointed hour and that it was near, and somehow God had made Lazurus part of the plan, the end game.
In two days Jesus tells the disciples "Let us go to Judea again" (verse 7), and later in verses 11 and 14-15 tells them "Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up.... Lazarus is dead. And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, that you may believe. Nevertheless, let us go to him." By the time Jesus arrived in Bethany Lazurus had been dead and sealed in a tomb for four days. Martha was the first to bolt out of the house when she heard Jesus had arrived at their home, while Mary remained inside. Did Mary realize that He was
there? Generally when news of Jesus coming was known Mary was the first
one out the house practically tackling Him she was so excited to see Him, to
feed on His every word. But not this day. The first words from Martha's mouth were the same that later came from Mary's: "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You."
Jesus assures Martha that her brother will rise again (verse 23), to which Martha responds that she knows that he will in the resurrection in the last days (verse 24), but Jesus quickly corrects her in verses 25-26: "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?" Mary eventually comes running out and shares the same concerns, and in the end Jesus does what He came to do, He raised Lazurus from the dead to the amazement of all present. It's a great story with deeper meaning, so I invite all to read it and meditate on what it means to you. It's a matter of perception.
People will always say that God has a plan, so we don't need to worry, but they see very dimly as through a dark mirror, clouded by preconceived notions or the plots of the enemy who understands that weak minds not rooted and grounded in the Word will follow anyone who seems to know exactly what is going on. The one with the loudest voice, just like satan, twists the words around to make it sound good or holy to the Christian deceived and listening. If we study Genesis and the incident between Eve and the serpent, we can see that satan is a great conniver and great at twisting words, making the unaware believe it. We need to be aware, especially the Church at large. There's a lot of misconceptions and outright lies and fabrications being pronounced from pulpits today that need to be silenced by our Authority. But, few leaders or even lay persons seem not to want to speak out against wrongs. But God certainly is reigning in deceivers and exposing many in these last days, as He said He would do.
There is much hearsay and many accusations or opinions - "Here's my take on it...!" I admit, on the surface level things are looking a little bleak, and there appears to be back stabbing and betrayal blow by blow, but what do we truly know? And whose report should we care about? That doesn't mean that we sit idly by and do nothing. It certainly doesn't mean that we change our citizenship, move to another State, or climb into a hole until things are back to normal! Has anything truly been normal?! Whose to tell?! Whose report do we heed?
The reason I can stay calm, although I am very close to the eye of the storm, and I can have what appears to some as a silly smile on my face is because I know in Whom I have believed (2 Timothy 1:12), and my heart can remain steadfast (Psalm 57:7-11) as I place my trust in a God who never sleeps (Psalm 121:4) and who upholds me with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). I know that around me are many angels who guard me and protect me from harm (Psalms 27, and 91). And I know that if I put my trust in Him, He will direct my path (Proverbs 3:5-6). Should I go on, or do you get the picture. Do you know that these promises are for all believers in Jesus?!
So our response is not to sit on the fence with our legs dangling or hide in a closet praying Jesus will hurry up and come! We should be praying His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. That covers salvation of all who do not know Him, because He doesn't want anyone to go to hell. He wants all to be saved, beginning with His Chosen People through whom salvation comes to us as Gentiles (1 Timothy 2:4-6 and Romans 1:16; John 4:22).
Our response is to repent, humbly bow before our gracious Lord and praise His Name, worship and adore Him. We suit up according to Ephesians 6:10-20, and then having done all we stand! Worship is a huge part of my life, as it should be with any believer. The tribe of Judah always lead the way into battle, and Judah means Praise! It's a great way to begin your day, continued through the day, and end your day!
What's going on now is very disturbing to me, to many who understand Bible prophecy. But I also know human nature, and I know about discernment. Best of all I know and trust my God who gives me discernment. So, before you panic, or if you're on the side of rejoicing in someone's pain, take some time and sit in the secret place and consult the One who knows it all. Begin first with an attitude adjustment if you ever take joy in another's misery and claim to know Christ as Savior and Lord.
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