This present evil world

 

This present evil world

How much do our leaders know about this world in which we live and which they govern? Do they really know whom they are serving when they are imposing drastic laws compelling citizens to submit to their l vaccinations mandates in order to curb the corona virus pandemic which their rulers have intentionally brought upon mankind?

The irony of truth is, as long as people continue to deal with the effects of a problem and not with the root cause, the problem will continue and even become diversified into many other sources making it difficult to pinpoint the real root cause of the problem. Therefore, it is imperative that our leaders, before embarking on their stringent measures to educate themselves of exactly what is happening and taking root around them before trying to impose their mandates on the citizens of the world especially on those whom God has called.

Because, from since the creation of the world God’s invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man --- and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things” (Romans 1:20-23).

First and foremost it is imperative for everyone to know that this world in which we live is called, “this present evil age,” as confirmed by the apostle Paul who admonishes us by saying; “Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen” (Galatians 1:3-5).

God is not the ruler of this world (age), the ruler of this world is Satan the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience: The whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one and he has deceived the whole world (Ephesians 2:2; 1John 5:19; Revelations 12:9).

At the beginning of Christ’s ministry, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, "All these things (authority) I will give You and their glory if you will fall down and worship me for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours" (Matthew 4:8-9; Luke 4:5-7).

Jesus did not dispute Satan’s claim, all what Jesus said to him was; “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve." On two occasions Jesus confirmed to His disciples that Satan is indeed the ruler of this age, He said to them; “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.” And, “I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me” (John 12:31; 14:30).

The apostle Paul also confirmed that Satan is indeed the god of this age, for he wrote; “But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them” (2Corinthians 4:3-4).

Even though Jesus Christ conquered Satan He has not returned to take over the ruler-ship of this word, His consolation to us is; "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death ” (Revelation 1:17-18).

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To be continued

With brotherly love

Lucius Joseph