Now That The World Did Not End In 2012.............

By Dsaved.com

Truthfully, i think a majority didn't belief the world would end in 2012 but they probably had it at the back of their minds.

However, there have been more than two hundred false predictions of the end of the world. The last being on December, 21, 2012. This date was believed to be the day the world will end because it marked the end of the 5000 years count for the Mayans. Although, the rumor about the end of the world being connected to this date has already been debunked by some Mayan historians, you wonder why there was such a fuzz in the first place.

I was shocked to learn that NASA was contacted by about 10 people every day asking about the end of the world, with some asking if they should kill themselves.

It is hilarious to think that human beings who didn't create the earth will be predicting when it will end. 

 

What the bible has to say about this

In Matt 24:3, Jesus disciples asked him what the signs will be of his second coming and of the end of the world.

In Matt 24: 4-13, Jesus further explains that there will be troubles on the earth due to wars, persecution of the church, famines, earthquakes in many places, false prophets, etc. but the end will not come yet

In Matt 24: 14, Jesus finally gives us a clue by telling us that when the gospel is preached in all the world, then will the end come.

However, he further reveals in Matt 24:36 that no one will know the day of his coming except the almighty God.

A few things for you to think about

Firstly, John 15:19 tells us that we are not of this world , so start getting used to the fact that one day no matter how long it takes, the world will come to an end.

Many times when we hear such news, we begin to panic like we can really do anything about it. Its like going to the cinema to watch a movie in 3D. No matter how interesting, tragic, romantic or real it is, the movie still have to end and you will have to go home.

As a matter of fact, the world comes to an end for 151,600 people who die each day. As a Christian, you are to watch and pray Matt 24:42-45, so that you will be prepared and not caught unawares.

Always view life as a school, in which you are preparing for an impromptu test.

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Posted by Editorial Team on Monday, May 13, 2013 in 2012, Jesus, Mayan calender, Second coming

BEING AT THE BOTTOM IS NOT BAD, WHEN YOU ARE LAYING A FIRM FOUNDATION

By Dsaved.com

Hi everyone! Its been a long wait for dsaved.com. I was inspired to begin a faith based blog after i graduated from the university. I wanted to start big, didn't want to go through the hassle of new beginnings. So, i spent lots of money on fancy themes, and any other thing that will promote the blog. This drifted my attention from the sole purpose of the blog which is to draw souls to Christ though faith based content. Hence, procrastination, obsession with perfection and lack of priority got the best of me.

I wanted a hit! i wanted it to become a name instantly, not that there is a problem with such goals but the foundation of a vision must be firm. A dream can be likened to building a house. You can not start looking for the roofing sheets when you have not laid the foundation of the building. It is like the proverb Jesus talked about in the bible, about the man that built his house on the sand and when the wind blew, it came crashing down as quickly as it was built(Matt 7:24-27).

Many people want to get to the top instantly without the sacrifice of planting and diligently watering it by prayer and hard work. Hence, when they face hardship on the way, they fall easily like a leaf falling from a tree when the wind blows. Today people  want to become CEO without giving time to hard work from which you gain experience. You want to build a mega church without focusing on growing strong spiritually and seeking God's guidance.

Running before the whistle blows

Most times, greed, pride and selfish motives are some of the negative factors  that propels  us to run before the whistle blows. We get to the end of the race thinking that we've won only to discover that we'll need to begin the race all over again because we failed to follow the rules. The rule of life states that before there is bountiful harvest, there must be a period to till, fertilize and water the land from which the plants will spring forth. 

Jesus life is a perfect example for us to emulate. Phil 2:7 tells us that Jesus humbled himself though he was a God and made himself of no reputation, sacrificed his life in order to fulfill His vision to save the world. And now he has been given a name above every other name

 

Sacrifice is a major tool needed while building  your foundation

Sacrifice is a tool of inestimable value, which we need to build a firm foundation. Some have sacrificed sleep, food, freedom and even their lives to ensure a vision is fulfilled. Jesus Christ sacrificed his life to redeem our souls from the hell. He endured the scorn, shame and pain of the cross just to make that dream come true. If Jesus understood the importance of building a firm foundation in pursuing his goal, then we must take cue from him.

Don't forget. Jesus could have taken an easier path, Matt 26:53. He  had the power to just waltz into Hell with his blazing chariots and demand for the keys of Hell and death from Satan. After all, he was the son of the Almighty God. An easier route right? but he knew the value of our souls and he knew that nothing good comes easy. So he obeyed his father and took the more difficult path of sacrifice and that made all the difference.

So my dear saved , although you are not seeing any olive branch despite all your prayers and hard work do not be discouraged. You may be at the bottom now but when you eventually get to the top, you will stand strong.  Build a firm foundation by humbling yourselves, working diligently and seeking God's face in all our endeavors. Welcome to dsaved.com. God bless.

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Posted by Editorial Team on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 in Foundation, Hard work, Jesus, Vision