As Christians, we are expected to discern right from wrong. Not only to make good choices concerning our own behavior, but also to achieve wise moral judgment - knowing when to grant mercy and when to hold others accountable.
A day is coming, when all those who pursue righteousness will rejoice and celebrate the victory over sin and death. But that same day will evoke a different response for those who used their time for other purposes. For them, this will be a day of accountability.
For centuries, world leaders have dreamed of brokering peace throughout the Earth. No one has yet to achieve these goals. Is this because of a lack of skill or leadership? Or is there a more sinister issue involved?
There are spiritual forces in the world that work tirelessly to deceive and corrupt us. It would be unwise to underestimate their abilities to pull us away from the knowledge of God.
God instructed Israel to blow trumpets when an important message needed to be sent to the entire community. Some of His messages span millennia and are sent to all of mankind.
The Day of Pentecost is connected to an ancient harvest ritual. But the harvest God is interested in is not comprised of grain. His plans are for all of mankind and direct events far into the future…even beyond our death.
