The Last Days Started Earlier Than You Think | 5-10-26

The last days aren't marked by prediction charts or end times predictions. They're marked by the pouring out of the spirit. Now, yes, we still wait for the final end when Jesus comes back, but we live in this overlap right now. And and theologians called it the already, but not yet. Jesus' kingdom is inaugurated. He's ruling and reigning. And and and we are to pray as his people, may your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. [00:48:45] (29 seconds)  #AlreadyNotYet

That doesn't mean there's no consequences for our sin and actions. It doesn't mean that the past never happens. But it and it does not mean every earthly loss is immediately reversed. But here's what it does mean. God's discipline is never the final word over repentant people. The locusts were real. The devastation was real. The loss was real. The shame was real. But God says, I can restore what you thought was beyond repair. [00:34:56] (34 seconds)  #GodRestores

After quoting Joel, Peter doesn't say, now let me give you a detailed chart of the end times. He ends up preaching Jesus that he was crucified. He was raised, exalted, poured out his spirit. Jesus is both Lord and savior. And scripture says in Acts two that the people were cut to the heart and asked, what shall we do? And Peter says, repent and be baptized, each and every one of you, in the name of the Jesus and Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. That's a response, not panic. [00:51:13] (36 seconds)  #RepentAndRespond

And here's what it's supposed to produce in us. Not panic, not date seeking, fear clicking, or endless speculation, but it produces godly living, sacrificial service, energetic mission. That's what Joel is teaching us. Yes. The last days are real. Jesus is coming back for certain, but the timing only belongs to God the Father. But the mission belongs to his church. So when we talk about the return of Christ, we're not trying to scare people into spiritual anxiety. We're calling people to spirit filled readiness. [00:53:03] (43 seconds)  #SpiritFilledMission