The End of All Things is Near

Scripture:

I Peter 4:7 "The end of all things is near.  Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray."

Observation:

Peter is writing to believers who were going to be facing persecution.  Throughout the letter, he is telling them how to endure persecution.  As he is telling them these things, he drops in this little portion telling them that the end of all things is near.  If the end of all things was near in Peter's day, then the end of all things is very near in our day.

Application:

I personally believe very strongly that we are coming strongly into the last days.  I feel like the end of all things as we know it is very near and that we need to be ready for what is coming.  We are told here that because the end of all things is near, we should be alert and sober so we can pray.  In the last days, we need to be able to hear clearly from the Lord.  We need to be looking up and watching and praying, anticipating His return.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, when I look around me  realize that the end of all things is near.  I see it everywhere I look these days.  Help me to keep my eyes on Jesus and be nearer in prayer than ever.  Help me reach more people this year than any other year as the day approaches.  Let me represent you well on this earth.

Yours,
Jeff