Read: Luke 21:8–9 “Watch out that you are not deceived… When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.”
Revelation 4: After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
Much of what is happening right now certainly seems to match some of the descriptions contained in apocalyptic prophecies in the Bible. Widespread plagues? Check. Food shortages? Check. Natural disasters? Check. (You may have noticed earlier news about earthquakes and locust infestations.)

Luke 21:11 records Jesus’ words about some signs: “There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.”
Yet Bible teachers and scholars will quickly point out that there are still many indications that the end is not here yet. Jesus himself had noted in the same passage: “Watch out that you are not deceived… When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.” (vv. 8–9).

Understanding the end times is a complex and often controversial eschatological undertaking, but my personal thought has been this:

If it’s not the end of the Age, perhaps it’s a rehearsal.

Jude 1:7 ...'Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.'

Is the world going after 'strange flesh' today? Yes! Sodomy is not only being legalized, it is being forced upon us!
2 Peter 2:4-6 ...'For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly.'
Oh that the scenes of iniquity practiced in these last days would make a deep impression on the minds of God's professed people. God's Spirit is now being withdrawn from this world and the angel of mercy is about to depart! Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision; for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision! (Joel 3:14)

Are you busy for the Lord? That’s good. So was Martha in her diligent serving. But Jesus graciously showed Martha how her sister Mary had chosen the “better,” the one thing that mattered. It will be good for us to make the same wise choice Mary made.


Luke 10:38-42 …[Jesus] came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made [NKJV: But Martha was distracted with much serving]. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Martha was busy with “serving” Jesus. That is a good thing. Numerous Scriptures speak of the importance of serving the Lord. Nothing that Jesus said here diminishes that. But He pointed out to Martha that her sister Mary had chosen “what is better” — that is, she “sat at the Lord’s feet listening” to Him.

It is possible to be greatly involved in ministry, in active service to the Lord, and yet end up spiritually dry, caught in what one pastor called the “barrenness of busyness.” Effective service to the Lord is not the end in itself, but rather is something that proceeds from something “better” — that is, from a close, personal, relationship with Jesus Christ that you maintain daily. That, not service, not ministry, is the one thing that matters, the one thing from which all other Christian activities draw their inspiration, direction, and effectiveness.

IN THIS MESSAGE WE WANT TO FOCUS ON “A SAVIOR FOR THE BROKENHEARTED”, A SAVIOR FOR THOSE WHO ARE OVERCOME WITH SORROW, “A SAVIOR FOR THOSE WHO HAVE GRIEF AND AN ACHING HEART.
The Lord Jesus said in, (Luke 4:18) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; HE HATH SENT ME TO HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED”. The dictionary defines the BROKENHEARTED as those who are crushed by sorrow, grief or disappointment sometimes to the point of being inconsolable.



This world is filled with brokenhearted people. There is a sighing, sobbing, and sorrowing multitude in this world. A preacher once said to his students, “Preach to the brokenhearted and you will never want for an audience”. In our day we live in a broken world. Everywhere we look, things are broken. Increasingly there is broken confidence because of the uncertainty of the future and an unstable world with its unstable societies. There are broken relationships resulting in broken homes and broken lives. Hospitals are filled with broken bodies. Mental institutions are crowded with broken minds. Prisons are filled to overflowing with those who have broken laws. Dear reader, are YOU included in any of these descriptions? Are YOU among the BROKENHEARTED?

Jesus said, But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you (John 14:26). Jesus said the Holy Ghost would teach you. Only through the Holy Spirit can the gifts of the Spirit and the power of God operate.
The Separating Hour

God has a clear-cut plan for every member of Christ’s Glorious Church who will take his or her place in the body of Christ. The Lord told me years ago this hour of people going either to the right or left would come. You will go God’s way or the world’s way; you cannot stand still. You may think you are, but you are really going one way or the other.

The Spirit of God lifts when you won’t go His way; but because He loves you so much, He doesn’t just suddenly snatch His Spirit and love away from you. They usually fade away gradually. The Lord keeps hoping, trusting and working for you as much as He can; but as you move away, you separate yourself from Him more and more. Oh, how the tears of Calvary fall when only one last drop of mercy is left for you! God knows that if you refuse that last drop, you are doomed.

Sin left us in a state much like coal. Black, dirty, filled with all sorts of junk and impurities. We are brittle, broken, fragile. Un-pure. Due to sin, we are removed from all things good because we are not worthy to be in the presence of God. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

God alone knows the heart because He searches it. He searches it to reward a person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.

The Lord says that “the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.” (Jeremiah 17:9)

What kind of heart is God looking for? Deuteronomy 10:16 says “God needs a circumcised heart”.

We must therefore open our hearts to God by removing all reservations, coverings, secrets and unbelief. Only when we circumcise our hearts, can we be obedient and walk in the ways of the Lord.

Our heart is designed in such a way that it can grow any type of seed either good or bad.

The Bible talks about the heart around 946 times…

When we look at David’s prayer in Psalm 51:10-12, he cries out to God to create in him a clean / pure heart, because he knows that without a pure heart he cannot please God or have a right relationship with Him.

So, what kind of a heart does God like? God likes a heart which:

Serves Him – Deut 11:13
Loves Him – Deuteronomy 30:6 , Matthew 22:37
Keeps His Word – Deuteronomy 26:16
Follows Him – 1 Kings 14:8
Seeks Him – 2 Chronicles 15:12
Praises Him – Psalm 86:12

Realize that you are a sinner.

No matter how good a life we try to live, we still fall miserably short of being a good person. That is because we are all sinners. The Bible says, “No one is good—not even one.” We cannot become who we are supposed to be without Jesus Christ.

Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you.

The Bible tells us that “God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” This is the Good News, that God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die in our place when we least deserved it.

Repent of your sin.

The Bible tells us, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.” The word repent means to change our direction in life. Instead of running from God, we can run toward Him.

Receive Jesus Christ into your life.

Becoming a Christian is not merely believing some creed or going to church. It is having Christ Himself take residence in your life and heart. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in . . .” If you would like to have a relationship with Christ, simply pray this prayer and mean it in your heart:

“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. Amen.”

Did you pray this prayer? Then give a comment so I can rejoice with you and keep you in my prayers. God bless and keep you.

The more Peter and John experienced the power of Christ, the more they realized that Jesus was their Source, rather than their own efforts or accomplishments.

He’s your Source, too. As you pray for Christ’s presence to ignite inside of You, rest in this truth: He is the One doing the work. Your part is to simply be open to what He wants to do in and through you.
Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them." (NLT)

Acts 4:13, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus." (ESV)
Shake me, Father. Lead me to seek You before any other. Give me boldness and confidence beyond the natural. Rattle my doubts with belief. Tumble down my excuses as You ask me to step out in faith. Take my eyes off my own capabilities, and let me place my trust in Yours. Father, I often focus on who I am or what I have to offer, when all along You are all I need. Shake up my heart as I reach for You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Jesus came to provide redemption. The Holy Spirit was sent to reveal redemption. Man is a pro at resisting what Jesus came to provide and what the Holy Spirit came to reveal. Just look around you. How many people do you know who are resisting the Holy Spirit?
Acts 7:51-60 “You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52 Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— 53 you who have received the law that was given through angels but have not obeyed it.”
A person who is resisting the Holy Spirit is standing guard at the door of his heart to make sure that God is not welcomed inside. He is not about to hand over control of his life to God. It is largely a control issue. Man's sinful condition makes him obsessive in this regard
In a nutshell, that is why so many people live without Jesus Christ. They resist the Holy Spirit and thereby remain in their unregenerate condition. When man stops resisting, his spiritual conversion can then take place. The Holy Spirit was sent into our world to make Jesus known to people on a personal level. Man is way too stubborn to come to this knowledge on his own. Natural man doesn't have a clue about how the blood of Jesus is needed to wash away his sin. It's just a bunch of "religious mumbo jumbo" to natural man.

John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...
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Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Is. 41:10
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Is. 42:2