Listening & Learning — A Devotional

1 John 2:18

THE LAST TIME

1st John 2:18. “Little children, it is the last time(hour): and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.” THE LAST TIME.

They are coming out in their true colors – in opposition It started when He was born – from the highest human station Not satisfied with subtle deceitful lies – antichrist raises his head So dark in soul and hatred, at the beginning of the “last hour” – hundreds dead.

Through the years and generations – long past Christ’s crucifixion Antichrists arise in bitterness against the saints – awaiting annihilation Coming from political sources – fear that the real King will reign Coming from the antichrist religious groups – they wouldn’t honor

Even now as the last hour runs its course – so much indifference Antichrists arise to turn aside the honest – forceful interference Those who teach the young change standards – using sarcasm Promoting antichrists agenda – supporting dark atheism.

Even the music that should honor God – respectful dignity in worship Has fallen under antichrists influence – exchanging sanctity for hip God is used as a subtle prop for latent existentialism Antichrist attitude ignores the Word of truth and brings division. The “last time” is here and now – it is well the “little children” are aware Of the pressures that will come upon them imposing serious burdens to bear In view of this last hour in which we are called upon to live – We look around at the “antichrist movement” – and praise God, Jesus saves!

“If all I knew Father God, was what I see around me, I would be so disillusioned that I wouldn’t even want to keep on living. But I am grateful that Thou hast made it real to me that this is only a temporary time. Living in the last of the last times opens my eyes to what is real in Thy eyes. I am content that whatever comes is allowed and appointed by Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”