“And many false prophets will rise up and mislead many people. And because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will become cold” (Matthew 24:11-12).
The coldness of this world is a spiritual issue. In the Lord, we love others, and care for one another abounds. With coldness come expectations and hatred. Love is returned with hate. Those around you will be used to influence you to leave the truth and follow the lie. You have heard the word of truth. Listen to the truth — Jesus — and do not be led astray by those who are of this world.
Lord, You have revealed the words of eternal life. In You there is hope and a future. Guide me to live life so that I may be found faithful to the call You have given me. In this mixed-up world, may I learn from You what is means to be faithful. Help me to not be a part of the lawlessness, but to live out Your words of truth in thought, word, and deed.
Lord Jesus, You have given me sight to see. Do not let the dimness of this world make me blind. You have opened my ears to hear truth. Do not let my ears become so deaf that I believe the nonsense of the wicked one. Lead me into all truth. Keep me, Lord, faithful in the calling You have given me. Guide me according to Your never changing word of truth. Amen.
