But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer. I Peter 4:7
I recently read an article in which the author was sounding an alarming alert. He was warning us of an attack of Cicadas which is expected to make their appearance before the end of this month (May, 2013). The problem that these insects are posing is the fact that billions of them have been “festering” underground for about 17 years and will now make their appearance.
As I continued to read the article – I began to correlate this attack in the natural as a revelation to what is also occurring in the realm of the spirit. We can’t ever forget that the enemy hasn’t played his “trump card” yet. He also has “weapons of mass destruction” that have been previously hidden – but which will soon emerge.
Although his attack is imminent – you don’t have to be victimized by it. Are you ready for these attacks? Have you renewed your mind and thought patterns to those of a kingdom warrior? Have your disciplined yourself physically and emotionally to the extent that you have the ability to maintain your focus in the midst of extreme adverse situations and conditions? Will your stamina, allegiance and commitment to the Lord remain that unshaken foundation - regardless?
In the same fashion that we are being warned about the onset and destructive ability of these cicadas – the Lord has given to us a warning through His prophets about our future. If we take heed to these warnings – we will have the advantage and the ability to be prepared for every attack. Now is the time to make the proper preparations. If you are properly prepared – you will go through the fire and emerge not even having a hair on your head singed; nor having the smell of smoke.
Be determined that you will begin today to aggressively seek the Lord for the wisdom to implement a strategic plan of endurance. We have no need to fear – only to be prepared. We must also remember that the ultimate battle has already been won – but we have to know how to walk in that victorious state.
Yes, the attack is imminent…. ARE YOU READY?
“So brace up your minds; be sober (circumspect, morally alert); set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed.” I Peter 1:13
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