Bible Verse and Prayer for Today;
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
Prayer
Lord , Thank you That, You God , Jesus and the Holy Spirit speak from one Mouth , The one will never contradict the Other , and the One will Always confirm and bring things to remembrance of what the other Confirmed to be Truth . Its the devil, demons and their followers that twist the Truth that lead to Doctrines of Demons . Please Teach me the Truth , the Truth According to the Trinity Teachers , This I pray in Jesus name . Amen and Amen
Prayer Tips
The Power of Prayer
James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Pray for the sick and injured. = Prayer of Healing
Anoint them with Holy oil. = Prayer of Protection
Pray with faith. = Prayer for prevention.
Pray and forgive – giving en receiving forgiveness. = Deliverance Prayer.
Pray for blessings. = Freedom of problems and please supply prayers.
See Prescription Prayer from Heaven on the Flag ship website of TruLight Ministries .
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Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Maar die Trooster, wat die Heilige Gees is, wat die Vader in my Naam sal stuur, Hy sal julle alles leer en sal julle herinner aan alles wat Ek vir julle gesê het.
Johannes 14:26
Gebed
Here, dankie dat U God, Jesus en die Heilige Gees uit een Mond praat, Die een sal nooit die Ander weerspreek nie, en die Een sal altyd dinge bevestig en herinner aan wat die ander Bevestig as Waarheid is. Dit is die duiwel, demone en hul volgelinge wat die waarheid verdraai wat lei tot leerstellings van demone. Leer my asseblief die Waarheid, die Waarheid volgens die Drie-eenheid Onderwysers, dit bid ek in Jesus Naam. Amen en Amen
Gebed Wenke
Die krag van gebed
Jakobus 5:13 Is daar iemand onder julle wat benoud is? laat hom bid. Is enige vrolik? laat hom psalms sing.
14Is daar iemand onder julle wat siek is? laat hy die ouderlinge van die kerk roep; en laat hulle oor hom bid en hom in die Naam van die Here met olie salf.
15 En die gebed van geloof sal die sieke red, en die Here sal hom oprig; en as hy sondes gedoen het, sal dit hom vergewe word.
16 Bely mekaar julle misdade en bid vir mekaar, sodat julle gesond kan word. Die kragtige vurige gebed van ‘n regverdige het baie baat.
17 Elía was ‘n man wat onderworpe was aan soortgelyke begeertes soos ons, en hy het ernstig gebid dat dit nie moes reën nie; en dit het nie op die aarde gereën oor die verloop van drie jaar en ses maande nie.
18 En hy het weer gebid, en die hemel het reën gegee, en die aarde het sy vrugte voortgebring.
Bid vir die siekes en beseerdes. = Gebed van Genesing
Salf hulle met Heilige olie. = Gebed van beskerming
Bid met geloof. = Gebed vir voorkoming.
Bid en vergewe – gee en ontvang vergifnis. = Bevrydingsgebed.
Bid vir seëninge. = Vryheid van probleme en verskaf asseblief gebede.
Sien Voorskrif Gebed uit die Hemel op die Vlagskip webwerf van TruLight Ministries. https://endtimeprayers.co.za
Bible Teaching of the Day
The Length of the Ministry of Jesus
According to Luke 3:1, John the Baptist began his ministry in the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar’s reign. Tiberius was appointed emperor in AD 14, and “in the fifteenth year“ would be AD 28 or 29. Jesus began His ministry shortly thereafter, so, around AD 29. As for the end of His ministry, we know that it culminated with His crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.
According to John’s Gospel, Jesus attended at least three annual Feasts of Passover through the course of His ministry: one in John 2:13, another in 6:4, and then the Passover of His crucifixion in 11:55–57. Just based on that information, Jesus’ ministry lasted 2 years, at the very least.
Because of the amount of things that Jesus accomplished and the places He traveled during His ministry, many scholars believe there was another Passover, not mentioned in the Gospels, which fell between the Passovers of John 2 and John 6. This would lengthen Jesus’ ministry to at least 3 years.
We can add more time because of all that took place before the first Passover of Jesus’ ministry in John 2. By the time of that first Passover (in the spring of 30), Jesus had already traveled from the area of the Jordan to Cana to Capernaum to Jerusalem. He had been baptized by John (Matthew 3:13–17), been tempted in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1–2), began His preaching ministry (Matthew 4:17), called His first disciples (John 1:35–51), performed His first miracle (John 2:1–11), and made a trip to Capernaum with His family (John 2:12). All this would have taken several months, at least.
Add to that the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and His ascension (Acts 1:3), and we have a total length of Jesus’ earthly ministry. From His baptism to His ascension, the late summer of 29 to the spring of 33, we have approximately 3½ years or 42 Months.
Its interesting that the 7 Year Peace Agreement at the End time will be split in two Parts of 3½ years or 42 Months. and only 120 Followed His Instructions to Go and wait in Jerusalem for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Bybel Lering vir die Dag
Die Duur van die bediening van Jesus
Volgens Lukas 3:1 het Johannes die Doper sy bediening begin in die vyftiende jaar van Tiberius Caesar se regering. Tiberius is in 14 nC as keiser aangestel, en “in die vyftiende jaar” sou 28 of 29 nC wees. Jesus het sy bediening kort daarna begin, dus rondom 29 nC. Wat die einde van sy bediening betref, weet ons dat dit uitgeloop het op sy kruisiging, opstanding en hemelvaart.
Volgens Johannes se Evangelie het Jesus ten minste drie jaarlikse Pasgafeeste deur die loop van Sy bediening bygewoon: een in Johannes 2:13, nog een in 6:4, en dan die Pasga van Sy kruisiging in 11:55–57. Net op grond van daardie inligting het Jesus se bediening ten minste 2 jaar geduur.
As gevolg van die hoeveelheid dinge wat Jesus bereik het en die plekke wat Hy tydens Sy bediening gereis het, glo baie geleerdes dat daar nog ‘n Pasga was, wat nie in die Evangelies genoem word nie, wat tussen die Pasga van Johannes 2 en Johannes 6 geval het. Dit sou Jesus se bediening tot minstens 3 jaar verleng.
Ons kan meer tyd byvoeg as gevolg van alles wat plaasgevind het voor die eerste Pasga van Jesus se bediening in Johannes 2. Teen die tyd van daardie eerste Pasga (in die lente van 30) het Jesus reeds van die Jordaan-gebied na Kana na Kapernaum na Jerusalem gereis. Hy is deur Johannes gedoop (Matteus 3:13–17), in die woestyn versoek (Matteus 4:1–2), het Sy predikingsbediening begin (Matteus 4:17), Sy eerste dissipels geroep (Joh. 1:35–51), Sy eerste wonderwerk gedoen (Johannes 2:1–11), en het saam met Sy gesin na Kaperna 2:1 gereis (Johannes 2:1). Dit alles sou ten minste ‘n paar maande geneem het.
Voeg daarby die 40 dae tussen Jesus se opstanding en Sy hemelvaart (Hand 1:3), en ons het ‘n totale lengte van Jesus se aardse bediening. Van Sy doop tot Sy hemelvaart, die laat somer van 29 tot die lente van 33, het ons ongeveer 3½ jaar of 42 Maande.
Dit is interessant dat die 7-jarige vredesooreenkoms teen die eindtyd in twee dele van 3½ jaar of 42 maande verdeel sal word. en slegs 120 het Sy instruksies gevolg om in Jerusalem te gaan wag vir die Doop van die Heilige Gees.
Today’s Devotional
“Before the Fire”
In the book of Daniel we read of two significant miracles. The first appears in Daniel 3 where Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace. The second, recorded in Daniel 6, is where Daniel himself was thrown into a lion’s den. In both cases they were saved by the Lord from certain death. Each time it also feels to us as if we are in the fiery furnace or lion’s den. Today I want to assure you that the Lord can also save us.
However, the question inevitably arises: “What is the difference between me and those men?” Well, the difference is that the men walked in a sincere relationship with God. Even before Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace, they dedicated themselves fully to God, stood up for God and proclaimed that they would even die for God’s sake. See Daniel 3:17-18 “If our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, he will deliver us from your hand, O king; but if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up.”
Daniel was also aware of the risk of going against King Darius. Despite this, he put his relationship with God first and continued to worship God. As was his custom, he sought the face of God daily, even though he knew that doing so could lead to his death.
Unfortunately, perhaps because of our human nature, we often expect God to save us when the attacks of the world come against us. Too often, when we are in the fiery furnace or lions’ den, we cry out to God first. Let us learn from Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Daniel – to always, every day, remain in the presence of God so that we too can enjoy his protection when the fire comes.
Vandag se Bemoediging
“Voor die vuur”
In die boek van Daniël lees ons van twee betekenisvolle wonderwerke. Die eerste verskyn in Daniël 3 waar Sadrag, Mesag en Abednégo in die vuuroond gegooi is. Die tweede, opgeteken in Daniël 6, is waar Daniël self in ‘n leeukuil gegooi is. In beide gevalle is hul deur die Here gered van ‘n gewisse dood. Telkemale voel dit ook vir ons asof ons in die vuuroond of leeukuil is. Vandag wil ek jou verseker dat die Here ook vir ons kan red.
Onwillekeurig kom die vraag egter op: “Wat is die verskil tussen my en die manne?” Wel, die verskil is dat die manne in ‘n opregte verhouding met God gewandel het. Nog voordat Sadrag, Mesag en Abednégo in die vuuroond gegooi is het hul hulself ten volle aan God gewy, vir God opgestaan en verkondig dat hul selfs sou sterf ter wille van God. Sien Daniël 3: 17 – 18 “As onse God wat ons dien, in staat is om ons te verlos, dan sal Hy ons uit die brandende vuuroond en uit u hand, o koning, verlos; maar so nie, laat dit u dan bekend wees, o koning, dat ons u gode nie sal dien nie en die goue beeld wat u opgerig het, nie sal aanbid nie.”
Daniël was ook bewus van die risiko om koning Darius teë te gaan.Ten spyte hiervan het hy sy verhouding met God eerste geplaas en steeds God aanbid. Soos sy gewoonte was het hy daagliks die aangesig van God gesoek, selfs al het hy geweet dat dit tot sy dood kon lei.
Ongelukkig, miskien vanweë ons menslike natuur, verwag ons dikwels van God om ons te red wanneer die aanslae van die wêreld teen ons kom. Alte dikwels, wanneer ons in die vuuroond of leeukuil staan, roep ons eers uit na God. Kom ons leer by Sadrag, Mesag, Abednégo en Daniël – om altyd, elke dag in die teenwoordigheid van God te bly sodat ons ook sy beskerming kan geniet wanneer die vuur kom.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL ARTISTS
MEET : THE ISAACS
Award-winning artists The Isaacs have signed with Given Entertainment for management.
The family band, comprised of mother Lily Isaacs, daughters Becky and Sonya and son Ben, are known for their tight harmonies, live performances, and solid musicianship. Throughout their 50-plus year career, they have won eight Dove awards and received Grammy nominations for their last three albums.
After performing as guests for 30 years, they were officially inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 14, 2021. A year earlier they were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
“There is no greater blessing than doing what you love with the people you love,” notes Cindy Owen, Given Founding Partner. “God gifted The Isaacs with a remarkable talent that transcends any genre. Seeing them live is an experience, with moments that touch your soul in ways I have never witnessed. We want to make sure more people are given the opportunity to experience this, and them. I am honored to share this journey with them in expanding new horizons for an extraordinary family and legacy that is so greatly deserving.”
“Some things in life come so naturally and sweetly you just know they’re a gift from God,” Sonya Isaacs adds. “The opportunity to work with Cindy, who we love, trust and feel so comfortable with, towards a broader platform is one such gift we are extremely grateful for and excited to unwrap!”
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Bible Prophecy in the News
Egypt and China Prepare For War On Israel’s Border
Egypt and China launched the first military drills between their air forces in Egyptian airspace. The drill is called “Eagles of Civilization 2025.” This first of a kind military drill between Egypt and China seems to show closer ties between the two countries.
3 Trumpets Left
3 Woe’s – 3 Trumpets Left
Some end time Teachers say that the 7 Trumpets will sound after the 7th Seal are opened and before the Wrath of God is poured out as the 7 Plaques and Some End Time Programs and Material States that there is only 2 Trumpets Left to Sound, the 6th and 7th Trumpets, Today I will Proof that 4 Trumpets already sounded and 3 Trumpets still Needs to Sound and all 3 Will Sound within a Time Period of 3 and half Years of the Great Tribulation- Just before the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ, The Rapture of thee Elect and the Battle of Armageddon. For the 7th Seal. The 7th Trumpet and the 7TH Plaque of Gods Wrath describes the same event = The Battle of Armageddon
4 of the seven trumpets that signify the end of the age have come to pass. With only 3 left to occur, we must look to the Bible to understand what to expect.
John confirms that 3 last Trumpets will be extremely Large and have a huge impact on Earth, calling it the 3 Woe’s
Rev 8:13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!
Rev 11:14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.
In this study we will see How many Trumpet sounded already and what will the LAST 3 Woe’s or Trumpets be?
The Seven trumpets
The Bible indicates in Revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 4 of the seven have already sounded as evidenced by critical moments in recent history, and a third world war, which is the triggering event of the sixth trumpet. Our understanding of Biblical prophecies and the events that have already come to pass, will guide us in what to expect when the final 3 trumpets sound.
The First Two Trumpets
In Revelation 8:7, John describes an apocalyptic vision. His vision explains the triggering event of the sounding of the first trumpet — hail and fire mixed with blood falling to the ground, and approximately 33% of all of the grass and trees in the known world destroyed.
During World War I, large amounts of artillery shells and chemical agents were released on troops for the first time in history through modern warfare, killing over 8 million people. Soldiers on both sides burned vast tracts of land in order to eliminate any natural or man-made items that their enemies could use.
Another war, World War II is also the event that was triggered by the sounding of the second trumpet. Looking to Revelation 8:8-9, the Bible explains that a third of the ships involved in the conflict that coincides with the activation of this trumpet will be destroyed. During World War II, approximately one third of the ships that participated in the conflict were sunk. In turn, the nuclear bomb deployed at Hiroshima resembled “something like a great mountain burning with fire,” a sight that was new on the world stage.
The Third Trumpet
In a podcast discussing the seven trumpets, Irvin Baxter told listeners of his understanding of the sounding of the third trumpet, which occurred during the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. In Revelation 8:10-11, the prophet explains that the third trumpet will sound before a star, called Wormwood, will fall and affect a third of the waters.
In 1995, God prompted Irvin to research the Chernobyl disaster that occurred in the Ukraine in 1986, whereupon he learned that “Chernobyl” means “Wormwood” in Russian. Furthermore, the nuclear radiation that emanated from the destroyed power plant contaminated more than 33 percent of the water supply in Europe and Western Asia, killing thousands and affecting hundreds of thousands of other citizens with diseases caused by the radiation.
The Fourth Event
Revelation 8:12-13 explains that the fourth trumpet would sound before the length of the days become shortened, and the sun would not shine for a third of the day. Therefore, time will be shortened and our days around the world will be experienced differently. After the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, a “new world order” with a new age of globalization began to develop. President Ronald Reagan challenged Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall!” and 29 months later the fourth trumpet sounded.
After the 1st 4 Trumpets a Warning Come from a Angel Flying over the Earth !
Rev 8:13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, Woe, Woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!
The Fifth Trumpet – The 1st Woe
Super Volcano Ring of Fire and Yellowstone Blows
The 5th Trumpet Happens during the Great Tribulation just before the Wrath of God is Poured Out Months after the 666 Mark of the Beast was Implemented!
Rev 9:1-6 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.
And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.
What Will Happen During the 5th Trumpet?
A Super Volcano will erupt and the Dust from this Volcano will block out the Sun for 5 Months. During this time drones will be used to place the Mark of the Beast in the foreheads (Christians) and right hand of unbelievers. And sores all over their Bodies will appear. Sores with immense pain and no remedy!
The 1st Plaque of God’s Wrath.
Rev 16:2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.
What tells me this still have to take place and it will happen during the Great Tribulation?
According to Rev 9
Rev 9:4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
When does the Marking or sealing of God takes place?
During the 1st Year after the 666 Mark of the Beast was implemented, just before the Wrath of God starts in Rev 16.
Rev 7:2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
Rev 7:3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
The Sixth Trumpet – The 2nd Woe
The 6th Trumpet war – For the Last water on Earth
This second-to-last trumpet will sound before a war is started near the Euphrates River. This waterway traverses Syria, Iraq, Turkey and Iran, which comprise the Middle East. Revelation 9:13-21 indicates that four angels will command an army of 200 million individuals.
This war will take Place During the Wrath of God in the Last 3 and Half Years before the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ and the Final Battle on Earth called the Battle of Armageddon.
This war will be a Battle between Nations that would like to secure the Last Oil , Bottled Wine and Water and Canned Foods and stored Foods on earth .
For the 2nd and 3rd Plaque of God’s Wrath will destroy All Natural foods supplies across the World.
The Warning from the 3rd Seal will come to Mind as the Rider of the Black Horse sounded .
Rev 6:6 and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
Oil and Canned foods and Bottled water / wine Products will become Priceless!
Rev 9:13-21 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,
Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates.
And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men.
And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them.
And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.
By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.
For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.
And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:
Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
The 7TH & Final Trumpet – The 3rd Woe
The Battle of Armageddon
The sounding of the seventh trumpet will be the most dynamic event out of all the trumpets prophesied in the Bible, affecting all human beings. It is at this last trumpet that Jesus Christ will send angels to rapture all saints for their eternal reward and pass his judgments on the fate of the earth’s inhabitants. This event also marks the end of human Life on Earth and the establishment of the Kingdom of God, in Heaven, for the next one thousand years before the Great White Throne Judgement.
At this time, the end time, all of what the Bible has prophesied will come to pass and prove the power of God’s will.
JESUS IS COMING SOON ! ARE YOU READY ?
Signs of the Times
Digital Delusions: Are We Being Conditioned For The Ultimate Deception?
We live in an era where virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and AI-driven environments are becoming ever more sophisticated. These modern technologies are blurring the line between reality and illusion in unprecedented ways. A teenager can strap on a VR headset and feel transported to a different world; a mobile AR game can overlay digital creatures onto our city streets; advanced AI can generate images, videos, and even voices that are nearly indistinguishable from reality.
The proliferation of immersive, synthetic experiences may be conditioning our minds – especially those of youth and young adults – to be susceptible to future deceptions. The Bible warns of a coming time of great deception in the last days, when people who “did not receive the love of the truth” will readily believe lies (2 Thessalonians 2:10-11). Could our immersive technologies be preparing the world to embrace the ultimate deception, foretold to accompany the rise of the Antichrist?
In this article, we will explore how VR, AR, and AI are shaping perceptions of reality, using examples from popular media and real life. We’ll then examine the psychological and spiritual implications of becoming immersed in these synthetic environments.
Finally, we’ll consider how these trends could play into the “strong delusion” prophesied in Scripture, including the deceptive signs of the Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12; Matthew 24:24; Revelation 13). The goal is to sound a balanced yet urgent warning – urging discernment and spiritual vigilance as technology advances, without demonizing technology itself. As we shall see, believers must be aware of the potential spiritual dangers of our brave new virtual world, even as we continue to hold fast to the truth of God’s Word.
The Rise of Immersive Tech: Virtual Worlds and Augmented Realities
Not long ago, the idea of living in a virtual world belonged to science fiction. Today, it is fast becoming reality. VR headsets and AR apps are widely available, offering deeply immersive experiences that can mimic or alter our reality. In VR, users enter computer-generated 3D environments that can feel astonishingly real – complete with visual, auditory, and even tactile sensations. In AR, digital images or information are superimposed on our real-world view (for example, seeing a navigation line on the road through smart glasses, or Pokémon creatures on your sidewalk via a smartphone).
AI-driven environments add another layer, with artificial intelligence generating dynamic content and interactions on the fly. Together, these technologies promise experiences that are interactive, all-consuming, and increasingly lifelike.
Popular media has eagerly extrapolated these trends, painting vivid pictures of worlds where the virtual overtakes the real. Some notable examples include:
Ready Player One (2018) – This Steven Spielberg film (based on Ernest Cline’s novel) is set in 2045, where much of humanity uses the OASIS, a virtual reality simulation, to escape the real world. The story’s dystopian future shows people living in shanty conditions in the physical realm while they spend nearly all their time in the glamorous VR universe of OASIS. Society finds refuge in a digital illusion, blurring the line between genuine life and a fabricated world. The film’s premise strikingly illustrates how an immersive virtual utopia can captivate the masses and supplant reality.
Black Mirror (TV Series) – This anthology series is known for its eerie explorations of technology’s dark side. One episode, “Playtest,” warns of the near-future dangers of virtual and augmented reality. In “Playtest,” a man tests an advanced AR/VR horror game that taps into his mind, making it impossible for him to distinguish simulation from reality – with nightmarish results.
Another famous episode, “San Junipero,” envisions a virtual afterlife where people’s consciousness lives in a simulated paradise. Throughout Black Mirror, the message is clear: the more immersive and realistic our technology becomes, the easier it is to lose our grip on what is real – sometimes with tragic consequences.
Modern Video Games and the Metaverse – Today’s video games and online platforms are increasingly immersive and communal. For example, the popular game Fortnite hosted a virtual concert featuring rapper Travis Scott that drew an astonishing 12.3 million players participating concurrently in the in-game event. Millions of youth experienced a dazzling concert together inside a virtual world, complete with a giant holographic avatar of the artist and surreal visuals – an experience arguably more spectacular than a real concert.
This record-breaking event highlights how digital spaces can now bring people together en masse and evoke powerful emotions, all while bypassing the physical world. Tech visionaries speak of the coming “Metaverse” – a collective virtual shared space – which could further blend social life, commerce, and even education into a persistent digital realm. It’s not hard to imagine young people spending the bulk of their waking hours in such a metaverse, effectively living in an illusion that feels as significant as “real life.”
These examples show that the allure of immersive tech is no longer theoretical – it’s here now, shaping culture and behavior. VR and AR are not niche gadgets for gamers only; they are being adopted in education, workplace training, therapy, and social media. AI-driven content (from deepfake videos to intelligent chatbots) likewise permeates our information ecosystem.
As a result, we face a world where appearances can easily deceive. What happens, for instance, when AI can generate a video of a world leader announcing something that never actually happened? Or when a lonely teenager prefers his custom-tailored AI virtual companion to any human relationship? We are entering a paradigm where seeing is not necessarily believing, and where people can curate the reality they want to see.
Blurring the Line Between Reality and Illusion
One of the profound psychological effects of these technologies is how they can alter our perception of reality. Studies have found that immersion in VR can induce a measurable state of dissociation – a sort of mental disconnect from the real world. In one experiment, participants who spent time in a virtual environment showed “an increase in dissociative experience (depersonalization and derealization), including a lessened sense of presence in objective reality” after VR exposure. In simpler terms, prolonged VR use can make the real world feel less real by comparison. Users often describe a “VR hangover” – a disoriented feeling when they return to normal life, as if the virtual world was more engaging than the mundane real one.
Augmented reality, too, can make fictional objects or scenarios appear before our very eyes in the real environment. A person wearing AR glasses might see virtual arrows on the floor guiding his steps, or interact with a “digital pet” that isn’t truly there. Our brains, remarkably, can begin to treat these illusions as real. If an AR headset shows a digital table in the room, someone might subconsciously walk around it to avoid bumping into it – even after taking the headset off! This illustrates how easily our senses can be fooled when technology is seamlessly integrated with perception.
The rise of AI-generated media further muddies the waters. “Deepfake” technology can create astonishingly realistic fake videos of people – making it appear that someone said or did something they never did. AI can clone voices with such accuracy that a phone scammer could imitate your family member’s voice crying for help.
Recently, reports surfaced of criminals using AI to mimic a child’s voice in a phone call, tricking a mother into thinking her daughter had been kidnapped – a horrifying real-life deception facilitated by technology. Such examples show that the tools to deceive en masse are increasingly accessible. In the wrong hands, these could certainly be used to mislead the public with false “miracles” or manufactured narratives.
This blurring of reality and illusion is deeply concerning. God created us to live in truth and soberness of mind (1 Peter 5:8, Titus 2:6). Our ability to discern truth from falsehood can be dulled when we are constantly feeding on fantasy. There is nothing wrong with a healthy imagination or enjoying fiction, of course. But what happens when entire populations choose to escape into fantasy worlds daily, or when they come to prefer the comfortable illusions over uncomfortable reality?
We risk a generation that, like the Bible says, “will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables” (2 Timothy 4:4). In a very literal sense, immersive tech provides endless “fables” – artificial scenarios – to occupy minds, potentially leaving less time and appetite for the grounding truth of God’s Word.
Immersion in synthetic environments can also desensitize us spiritually. When someone spends hours battling virtual monsters or living as an avatar, the spiritual threats in the real world (such as temptation, moral compromise, the subtle lies of Satan) may not seem as urgent or real. It’s reminiscent of the biblical warning to be spiritually awake: “Let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober” (1 Thessalonians 5:6). Yet, if our minds are perpetually distracted by digital amusements, we can in effect fall asleep to spiritual realities.
It’s easy to see how an immersive fantasy, experienced daily, could become a sort of addiction that numbs one’s desire for the things of God. As Jesus warned, “Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly” (Luke 21:34). Today’s “cares of this life” and distractions might not only be partying or making money – they might also be endless scrolling, gaming, and escapism in virtual realms. The more hooked on unreality we become, the more vulnerable our minds are to deception.
Conditioning Minds for the Antichrist’s Deception
The Bible explicitly warns that a period of unprecedented deception will characterize the last days. Jesus said that false christs and false prophets will rise and “show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect” (Matthew 24:24). The Apostle Paul, describing the coming of the Antichrist (the “lawless one”), said it will be “according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception” among those who refuse the truth (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10). Because people persistently reject the truth, “God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie” (2 Thessalonians 2:11). These scriptures paint a dire picture: humanity, untethered from love of the truth, will be ripe to embrace a grand falsehood orchestrated by Satan’s power. The Antichrist will deceive the world with impressive signs and miracles – so convincing that many will worship him as a savior.
How does this relate to VR, AR, and AI? In previous generations, one might have wondered how the masses could be so quickly fooled by one man’s lying wonders. But today, we can easily imagine how technology could amplify and globalize deception. Consider a few possibilities:
False Signs and Wonders: With modern special effects, holograms, and augmented reality, a leader could stage awe-inspiring “miracles” that are actually technological illusions. For instance, causing “fire to come down from heaven” in the sight of people (a feat attributed to the False Prophet in Revelation 13:13) might be trivially achieved through advanced weaponry or projection technology.
A worldwide television and internet audience could be shown these wonders live, convincing billions. What appears miraculous could be a carefully crafted show. Even today, deepfake videos and CGI can produce very realistic footage of supernatural-looking events. In the hands of a charismatic deceiver, such tools would greatly enhance his credibility as a messianic figure.
An Image that Speaks: The Bible foretells that the False Prophet will urge the world to make an image of the Antichrist and even “give breath to the image of the beast, that the image… should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed” (Revelation 13:14-15). This was written in the first century, when the notion of a talking, animated image would sound like pure fantasy or magic. But in an age of robots and AI, such a thing is chillingly plausible.
Some Bible prophecy teachers have speculated that this “image of the beast” could be a form of AI-driven avatar or robot, empowered by demonic influence. Imagine a towering holographic figure or humanoid AI that broadcasts the Antichrist’s speeches 24/7, demanding loyalty under penalty of death – essentially a high-tech idol. The technology to create lifelike speaking images exists (through robotics, AI, or simply ubiquitous screens), meaning the infrastructure for this prophecy is ready whenever the Antichrist arrives. Our friends over at Got Questions notes that certain end-times prophecies “seemed impossible until the advent of modern technology” – and indeed, “the tools [the Antichrist] will use may very well be here already”.
Global Mind Conditioning: Beyond specific fake miracles, the very prevalence of immersive tech could be conditioning people’s minds to accept illusion without question. The more comfortable people are with virtual experiences and “living in the matrix,” the less likely they may be to question what is presented to them. If a future deceiver utilizes a combination of mass media, augmented reality displays, and AI-crafted propaganda, a populace that has grown to trust technology’s visions might hardly stand a chance.
We already see how social media algorithms create echo chambers where people accept whatever fits their desired narrative as truth. Scale that up with far more immersive tech, and you have a recipe for an entire society believing a “strong delusion” because it’s broadcast in every home, on every device, in every VR headset, and perhaps even directly into AR contact lenses or neural implants. It’s a sobering thought: the same innovations we celebrate could be turned into channels of overpowering deceit.
It’s important to note that technology itself is not the Antichrist nor inherently evil. These tools can be used for good or ill. In fact, just as tech can spread lies, it can also spread truth – for example, the internet and satellite TV have allowed the Gospel of Jesus to reach the ends of the earth (cf. Mark 13:10), and Bible teachers leverage modern media to warn and teach.
However, prophecy warns us that the end-times society will be extraordinarily vulnerable to deception. When we look at young generations today, many virtually live online or in game worlds, we can’t help but see a parallel: they are used to alternate realities. They crave the stimulation and often have a diminished attention span for slower, sober realities. If someone (say, a false messiah) comes along offering a dazzling “experience” – be it peace, unity, or spiritual fulfillment – packaged in the familiarity of high-tech wonders, how many would discern the lie?
Paul said the reason people will be deceived is that they “did not receive the love of the truth” (2 Thess. 2:10). In a culture increasingly indifferent to absolute truth and obsessed with entertainment, we see that trend already. Loving the truth requires seeking God’s reality even when it’s not packaged in flashy graphics or convenient virtual form. That is a love that must be cultivated now, before the great deception is unleashed.
Spiritual Vigilance in a High-Tech World
Given these trends, how should Christians respond? It’s neither realistic nor biblical to suggest we abandon technology entirely. These innovations aren’t going away; if anything, they will advance more rapidly. Moreover, technology can be harnessed for God’s purposes – for connecting believers, aiding education, even creating biblically themed content in creative formats. The key is discernment and moderation. We are called to be “in the world” but not of it (John 17:15-16), which today means we might use technology but not let it control or define us.
Here are some principles for spiritual vigilance amid immersive tech:
Anchor to God’s Truth: More than ever, we must ground ourselves in Scripture – the ultimate reality and truth. God’s Word is the lens that reveals deception. When you know the genuine truth well, you can spot the counterfeit. As Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” In a world where digital glamor can cast shadows on the truth, we need that lamp turned on bright.
Regular Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with mature believers help renew our minds (Romans 12:2) so we can discern the schemes of the enemy, no matter how cleverly disguised. If some virtual experience or cultural trend doesn’t align with God’s truth, we should have the courage to call it out for the illusion it is.
Maintain a Healthy Relationship with Technology: Enjoy technology’s benefits but set healthy boundaries. Parents should be especially mindful of how much time kids spend in virtual play vs. real life development. Encourage activities that keep one’s spirit engaged – such as outdoor time in God’s creation, face-to-face relationships, reading, serving others.
These help reinforce reality and keep our faculties sharp. When using VR or games, do so with intentional limits. Take regular breaks to “reorient” to real life. Discuss as a family the difference between reality and make-believe, reinforcing that truth matters. By keeping one foot firmly in reality, we are less likely to get swept away by a flood of digital make-believe.
Cultivate Discernment about Media: Not every flashy experience is neutral. Some games or VR experiences carry messages or values contrary to Christ. Be willing to ask: Is this drawing me closer to God or dulling my sensitivity to Him? We should “test all things” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) – including the content and worldview of the media we consume. This doesn’t mean we only watch or play overtly Christian content; but it does mean we have an internal filter alert to deception.
Even something as subtle as a movie that glorifies escaping reality at all costs might warrant a conversation about why perpetual escape isn’t the answer. Teach the next generation to think critically about the technologies and media they engage with. An aware mind is less easily manipulated.
Stay Watchful for Prophetic Signs: Rather than being caught off-guard, we should stay informed about both technological developments and biblical prophecy. Jesus told us, “What I say to you, I say to all: Watch!” (Mark 13:37). This doesn’t mean diving into wild conspiracy theories or seeing the Antichrist behind every microchip. It means keeping a sober eye on the world, recognizing how rapidly things are moving towards the kind of global conditions the Bible predicted for the end times.
When we see VR, AR, and AI exploding, we don’t merely think, “Cool, what’s the next gadget?” We also think, “Interesting – this could be used to fulfill aspects of Revelation or 2 Thessalonians.” Such a mindset keeps us spiritually alert. It also opens opportunities to discuss the Gospel: for instance, if a friend is fascinated with the idea of the Metaverse, you might gently turn the conversation to how living in a false reality can leave us empty, and how Christ offers truth and life more abundantly (John 10:10).
Above all, we must remember that our hope is in Jesus Christ, not in the works of man – and not in our own ability to resist deception either. Jesus promised that “if possible, even the elect” would be targeted by deception (Matt. 24:24), implying that God will protect those who truly belong to Him. We take comfort that God’s grace is sufficient to keep us in the truth as we abide in Him.
Our responsibility is to actively abide – to remain rooted in Christ and His Word – so that we are not easily moved. The Apostle John wrote, “But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things… concerning those who try to deceive you” (1 John 2:20,26). The Holy Spirit within believers is able to raise a red flag in our hearts when something is spiritually off. We should pray for increased sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in these perilous times.
Conclusion: Embracing Truth in an Age of Deception
VR, AR, and AI technologies hold amazing promise, and they will likely define the coming decades of human society. Yet, as followers of Christ, we view them through a unique lens. We see not only the fun and convenience they offer, but also the potential they have to ensnare minds and propagate lies. The Bible’s prophetic warnings about a future delusion are strikingly relevant as we watch people willingly submerge themselves in make-believe worlds today. It is no stretch to imagine the Antichrist leveraging every tool at his disposal – from miraculous signs (real or engineered) to ubiquitous media – to captivate a generation that’s been groomed to prefer illusion over truth.
But we are not helpless bystanders in this trajectory. We are called to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14) within this world. That means we can use these very technologies to spread the light of truth. For example, Christians are creating VR Gospel presentations, AR apps that visualize Bible stories, and AI tools to translate Scripture into every language.
And on an individual level, our personal commitment to truth – living honestly, authentically, and anchored in God’s reality – will be a testimony that cuts through the fog of fakery. When others see us refusing to bow to the idols of entertainment and escapism, maintaining joy and integrity in the real world, it will make them curious. Why aren’t we intoxicated by the illusions like everyone else? That curiosity can lead to conversations about the eternal truth in Jesus.
In summary, modern tech is a double-edged sword: it can enrich our lives, but it can also deceive and destroy if misused. The line between reality and fantasy is thinning, just as the line between truth and lie is being blurred in our culture. Christians must respond by clinging to the unchanging truth of Scripture and exercising wisdom. Let’s heed the prophetic warnings and not dismiss them. This doesn’t mean we live in fear; rather, we live in heightened awareness and with urgency.
The Bible says the Antichrist’s deception will ensnare those who “did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness” (2 Thessalonians 2:12). In contrast, let us be those who love the truth, even when it’s unpopular or mundane. Let us find our ultimate pleasure in righteousness – in knowing God and experiencing the genuine reality of His presence – rather than in the passing pleasures of a virtual escape.
The technologies of VR, AR, and AI will likely play some role in the end-time scenarios, whether in setting the stage or actually executing the schemes of the Evil One. We can’t say exactly how, but we can already see the conditioning at work. Now is the time to prepare our hearts and minds.
Parents, educate your kids about these issues; pastors, equip your congregations to think biblically about technology; individual believer, examine your own habits and be willing to disconnect if something is dulling your soul. Remember Paul’s counsel: “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13). With eyes wide open and hearts full of the Holy Spirit, we can navigate the coming illusions and stand firm in Christ.
In the end, no virtual paradise can compare to the glorious reality that awaits believers in the literal return of Jesus. The Antichrist may offer a convincing counterfeit kingdom for a time, but it will pale before the true Kingdom of God. Our Lord is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), and those who follow Him will not be ultimately deceived. May we hold fast to Jesus – Truth incarnate – as the world around us increasingly trades reality for make-believe.
By doing so, we not only safeguard our own souls, but we also become beacons of truth for others, guiding them out of darkness when the virtual lights begin to blind. Stay vigilant, dear reader, and let no one deceive you (Matthew 24:4). The hour is late, but the truth is timeless – and the truth will set you free (John 8:32).
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We live in alarming times. The Book of Revelation warned us clearly about a day when no one could buy or sell without the “Mark of the Beast” (Revelation 13:17).
Now, we see the signs of these prophecies unfolding before our eyes as governments around the world implement digital currencies, removing cash from our daily lives.
Consider this: China has already transitioned towards a completely cashless society, fully monitored and controlled. Their digital Yuan tracks every purchase—zero privacy, absolute government control.
Now, the U.S. government is close behind with Fedcoin, a federally controlled digital currency that could soon be forced upon Americans. Then Other Countries will Follow!!
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Introduction to the Bible – Bible Summary
Summary of the Book of Job
Author: The Book of Job does not specifically name its author. The most likely
candidates are Job, Elihu, Moses, and Solomon. Full article: Who wrote the book of Job?
Who was the author of Job?
Date of Writing: The date of the authorship of the Book of Job would be determined
by the author of the Book of Job. If Moses was the author, the date would be around
1440 B.C. If Solomon was the author, the date would be around 950 B.C. Because we
don’t know the author, we can’t know the date of writing.
Purpose of Writing: The Book of Job helps us to understand the following: Satan
cannot bring financial and physical destruction upon us unless it is by God’s permission.
God has power over what Satan can and cannot do. It is beyond our human ability to
understand the “why’s” behind all the suffering in the world. The wicked will receive
their just dues. We cannot always blame suffering and sin on our lifestyles. Suffering
may sometimes be allowed in our lives to purify, test, teach, or strengthen the soul. God remains enough, and He deserves and requests our love and praise in all circumstances of life.
Key Verses
Job 1:1, “In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was
blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.”
Job 1:21, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD
gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.”
Job 38:1-2, “Then the LORD answered Job out of the storm. He said, ‘Who is this that
darkens my counsel with words without knowledge?'”
Job 42:5-6, “My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I
despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”
Brief Summary: At the beginning of the book of Job is a scene in heaven where Satan
stands before God. God asks Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job?” (Job 1:8),
and Satan immediately accuses Job, a righteous man, of fearing God only because God had prospered him. “Strike everything he has,” Satan says, “and he will surely curse you to your face” (Job 1:11). God grants Satan limited permission to put Job to the test. Why do the righteous suffer? This is the question raised after Job loses his family, his wealth, and his health. Job’s three friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, come to “comfort” him and to discuss his crushing series of tragedies. They insist his suffering is punishment for sin in his life. Job, though, remains devoted to God through all of this and contends that his life has not been one of sin. A fourth man, Elihu, tells Job he needs to humble himself and submit to God’s use of trials to purify his life. Finally, Job questions God Himself and learns valuable lessons about the sovereignty of God and his need to totally trust in the Lord. Job is then restored to health, happiness, and prosperity beyond his earlier state.
Foreshadowings: As Job was pondering the cause of his misery, three questions came to his mind, all of which are answered only in our Lord Jesus Christ. These questions occur in chapter 14. First, in verse 4, Job asks, “Who can bring what is pure from the impure? No one!?” Job’s question comes from a heart that recognizes it cannot possibly please God or become justified in His sight. God is holy; we are not. Therefore, a great gulf exists between man and God, caused by sin. But the answer to Job’s anguished question is found in Jesus Christ. He has paid the penalty for our sin and has exchanged it for His righteousness, thereby making us acceptable in God’s sight (Hebrews 10:14; Colossians 1:21-23; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
Job’s second question, “But man dies and lies prostrate; Man expires, and where is he?”
(vs. 10), is another question about eternity and life and death that is answered only in
Christ. With Christ, the answer to ‘where is he?’ is eternal life in heaven. Without Christ,
the answer is an eternity in “outer darkness” where there is “weeping and gnashing of
teeth” (Matthew 25:30).
Job’s third question, found in verse 14, is “If a man dies, will he live again?” Once again,
the answer is found in Christ. We do indeed live again if we are in Him. “When the
perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality,
then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.’
‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’” (1 Corinthians 15:54-
55).
Practical Application: The Book of Job reminds us that there is a “cosmic conflict”
going on behind the scenes that we usually know nothing about. Often we wonder why
God allows something, and we question or doubt God’s goodness, without seeing the
full picture. The Book of Job teaches us to trust God under all circumstances. We must
trust God, not only WHEN we do not understand, but BECAUSE we do not understand.
The psalmist tells us, “As for God, His way is perfect” (Psalm 18:30). If God’s ways are
“perfect,” then we can trust that whatever He does—and whatever He allows—is also
perfect. This may not seem possible to us, but our minds are not God’s mind. It is true
that we can’t expect to understand His mind perfectly, as He reminds us, “For my
thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8-9). Nevertheless, our responsibility to God is to obey Him, to trust Him, and to submit to His will, whether we understand it or not.
Inleiding tot die Bybel – Bybel Samevatting
Opsomming van die boek Job
Skrywer: Die boek Job noem nie sy skrywer spesifiek nie. Die mees waarskynlike
kandidate is Job, Elihu, Moses en Salomo. Volledige artikel: Wie het die boek Job
geskryf? Wie was die skrywer van Job?
Datum van Skrywe: Die datum van outeurskap van die Boek Job sal deur die skrywer
van die Boek Job bepaal word. As Moses die skrywer was, sou die datum rondom 1440 vC wees As Salomo die skrywer was, sou die datum om en by 950 vC wees Omdat ons nie die skrywer ken nie, kan ons nie die datum van skrywe weet nie.
Doel van skryf: Die Boek Job help ons om die volgende te verstaan: Satan kan nie
finansiële en fisiese vernietiging oor ons bring tensy dit met God se toestemming is nie.
God het mag oor wat Satan kan en nie kan doen nie. Dit gaan ons menslike vermoë te
bowe om die “hoekoms” agter al die lyding in die wêreld te verstaan. Die goddeloses sal hulle regverdige pligte ontvang. Ons kan nie altyd lyding en sonde op ons lewenswyses blameer nie. Lyding kan soms in ons lewens toegelaat word om die siel te reinig, toets, onderrig of versterk. God bly genoeg, en Hy verdien en vra ons liefde en lof in alle lewensomstandighede.
Sleutelverse
Job 1:1 , “In die land Us het ‘n man gewoon met die naam van Job. Hierdie man was
onberispelik en opreg; hy het God gevrees en die kwaad vermy.”
Job 1:21 , “Naak het ek van my moeder se skoot af gekom, en naak sal ek heengaan. Die HERE het gegee en die HERE het geneem; die Naam van die HERE moet geloof word.”
Job 38:1-2 “Toe het die HERE Job uit die storm geantwoord. Hy het gesê: Wie is dit wat my raad verduister met woorde sonder kennis?”
Job 42:5-6 , “My ore het van jou gehoor. maar nou het my oë jou gesien. Daarom verag ek myself en het berou in stof en as.”
Kort opsomming: Aan die begin van die boek Job is ‘n toneel in die hemel waar Satan
voor God staan. God vra vir Satan: “Het jy ag geslaan op my dienaar Job?” ( Job 1:8 ), en Satan beskuldig Job, ‘n regverdige man, dadelik daarvan dat hy God vrees net omdat God hom voorspoedig gemaak het. “Slaan alles wat hy het,” sê Satan, “en hy sal jou sekerlik in jou aangesig vervloek” ( Job 1:11 ). God gee aan Satan beperkte toestemming om Job op die proef te stel. Waarom ly die regverdiges? Dit is die vraag wat geopper word nadat Job sy gesin, sy rykdom en sy gesondheid verloor het. Job se drie vriende Elifas, Bildad en Sofar kom om hom te “troos” en sy verpletterende reeks tragedies te bespreek. Hulle hou vol dat sy lyding straf vir sonde in sy lewe is. Job bly egter deur dit alles toegewyd aan God en beweer dat sy lewe nie een van sonde was nie. ‘n Vierde man, Elihu, sê vir Job hy moet homself verneder en onderwerp aan God se gebruik van beproewinge om sy lewe te reinig. Ten slotte bevraagteken Job God self en leer waardevolle lesse oor die soewereiniteit van God en sy behoefte om volkome op die Here te vertrou. Job word dan herstel tot gesondheid, geluk en voorspoed buite sy vroeëre toestand.
Voorspellings: Terwyl Job nadink oor die oorsaak van sy ellende, het drie vrae by hom
opgekom, wat almal slegs in ons Here Jesus Christus beantwoord word. Hierdie vrae
kom in hoofstuk 14 voor. Eerstens, in vers 4, vra Job: “Wie kan wat rein is uit die onreine bring? Niemand nie!?” Job se vraag kom uit ‘n hart wat besef dat dit onmoontlik vir God kan behaag of geregverdig kan word in sy oë. God is heilig; ons is nie. Daarom bestaan daar ‘n groot kloof tussen mens en God, veroorsaak deur sonde. Maar die antwoord op Job se benoude vraag word in Jesus Christus gevind. Hy het die boete vir ons sonde betaal en dit verruil vir sy geregtigheid, en daardeur ons aanvaarbaar gemaak voor God se oë ( Hebreërs 10:14 ; Kolossense 1:21-23 ; 2 Korintiërs 5:17 ).
Job se tweede vraag, “Maar die mens sterf en lê op sy knieë; die mens sterf, en waar is hy?” (vs. 10), is nog ‘n vraag oor die ewigheid en lewe en dood wat slegs in Christus
beantwoord word. Met Christus, die antwoord op ‘waar is hy?’ is die ewige lewe in die
hemel. Sonder Christus is die antwoord ‘n ewigheid in “buitenste duisternis” waar daar
“geween en gekners van tande” is ( Matteus 25:30 ).
Job se derde vraag, wat in vers 14 gevind word, is “As iemand sterf, sal hy weer lewe?”
Weereens word die antwoord in Christus gevind. Ons lewe inderdaad weer as ons in
Hom is. “Wanneer die verganklike beklee is met die onverganklike en die sterflike met
onsterflikheid, dan sal die gesegde wat geskrywe is bewaarheid word: ‘Die dood is
verslind in die oorwinning.’ ‘Waar, o dood, is jou oorwinning? Waar, o dood, is jou
angel?” ( 1 Korintiërs 15:54-55 ).
Praktiese Toepassing: Die Boek Job herinner ons dat daar ‘n “kosmiese konflik” agter
die skerms aan die gang is waarvan ons gewoonlik niks weet nie. Dikwels wonder ons
hoekom God iets toelaat, en ons bevraagteken of twyfel aan God se goedheid, sonder
om die volle prentjie te sien. Die boek Job leer ons om God onder alle omstandighede
te vertrou. Ons moet God vertrou, nie net WANNEER ons nie verstaan nie, maar OMDAT ons nie verstaan nie. Die psalmis sê vir ons: “Wat God betref, sy weg is volmaak” ( Psalm 18:30 ). As God se weë “volmaak” is, dan kan ons vertrou dat wat Hy ook al doen – en wat Hy ook al toelaat – ook volmaak is. Dit lyk dalk nie vir ons moontlik nie, maar ons gedagtes is nie God se gedagtes nie. Dit is waar dat ons nie kan verwag om Sy verstand perfek te verstaan nie, want Hy herinner ons: “Want my gedagtes is nie julle gedagtes nie, en julle weë is nie my weë nie, sê die HERE. Want soos die hemel hoër is as die aarde, so is my weë hoër as julle weë en my gedagtes as julle gedagtes” ( Jesaja 55:8-9 ).
Nietemin, ons verantwoordelikheid teenoor God is om Hom te gehoorsaam, Hom te
vertrou en aan Sy wil te onderwerp, of ons dit verstaan of nie.
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The total number of chapters in the Bible is 1,189. There are 929 chapters within 39 books of the Old Testament and 260 chapters within the 27 books of the New Testament.
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Genesis 13 Afrikaans – Volg die Leser in u Bybel.
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