Be Prepared

A moderate earthquake occurred today in Chino Hills at 11:42 AM. It occurred about 7 miles below the earths surface, registered 5.4 on the seismograph and shock the ground for 5-10 seconds. There was no major damage reported but it did cause: breaking news reports on all the major networks, loss of some cell phone connections, loss of power, broken water pipes, a flood of reports by numerous agencies and literally unnerved many people.

Can you imagine how unnerved people will be during, “The Great Tribulation?” Standing in your doorway or ducking under a table will not protect you form this catastrophic event. Man needs to, “be prepared”, for more than a minor shaking of the earth. The Biblical account of what will happen during the Great Tribulation can be found in Revelation, Chapters 8-11.

How can you be prepare? What will save you?

The Truth
“For there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be.” (Matthew 24:21)

Peace in time of Trouble

Have you ever noticed that some people, no matter what is going on in their lives, always seem to have a peace about them; while others seem to panic under the same circumstances. Even Jesus' disciples were not at peace during trials. One Biblical example can be found in Mark 4:35-41. Here the disciples panic over the wind and waves, then wake Jesus out of His sleep to plead for their safety.

As Christians, “we have not been given a sprit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.” (1 Timothy 1:7) The Apostle Paul tell us to, “Be anxious for nothing,“ knowing that God has given to us, “ a peace that passes all understanding.” (Philippians 4:6-7) However, knowing this and putting it into practice in our lives, are two different things. Paul goes on to say in Philippians, that this peace can only be accomplished through , “prayer and supplication making our requests known unto God.”

What is causing you to be anxious? Have you been constant in prayer?

The Truth
"Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12)

Day of Trouble

Christopher Laurie, son of Pastor Greg Laurie and Cathe Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., passed away on July 24, 2008 in a car accident. A resident of Huntington Beach, Laurie, 33, served as the art director at Harvest Christian Fellowship for the past three years.

While we can not understand why these events occur in this world, we must not blame God for them. He is not the cause. Instead we should look to God, "in our day of trouble” and put on the whole armor of God. This will allow us to stand against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11) which will come during these times.

Who would you call upon in your day of trouble? Where would you look for your answers?

The Truth
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” (Psalm 50:15)