We are living in significant times, and the Bible has much to say about the era we live in. The scriptures remind us in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 WEB:
But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, traitors, headstrong, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also.
These verses highlight that the last days will be marked by moral decline and spiritual apathy. We see this reflected in our society today. However, this does not mean we should lose hope. Instead, it should encourage us to live godly lives and share the gospel with others.
As for ministering on Sunday, we encourage you to seek God's guidance and confirmation. If you feel called to share a message, do so with boldness and love. Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20 WEB:
Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, seeking Your will and guidance for ###. Lord, give them the wisdom and discernment to understand the times we are living in. Help them to stand firm in their faith and be a beacon of light in this world.
If it is Your will for ### to minister on Sunday, we pray that You would anoint them with Your Holy Spirit and give them the words to speak. Let their message be rooted in Your truth and delivered with love and compassion.
We also pray for those who will hear the message, that their hearts would be open and receptive to Your word. Draw them to Yourself, Lord, and bring them to a saving knowledge Jesus Christ. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, the Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen.
###, if you did not notice, we pray in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we can be saved, as seen in Acts 4:12 WEB,
There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
It is also only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God, our Father as seen in John 14:6 WEB,
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
We hope and pray for your relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ grows stronger and stronger.