Our Comfort Is In God
In the June 30, 2012 issue of EndTime
Ministries, Irvin Baxter, in the article entitled, 2 Billion to Die in World
War 3 --When? wrote, “In 1914, World War I broke out resulting in
the death of 8.2 million human beings! Twenty short years later, the world was
plunged into World War II…This time-52 million!” However, according to the
article, there is a coming event that the Bible says will dwarf these
numbers. One third of mankind will be
killed (Revelation 9:15) which would
be over 2.5 billion people. According to Worldometers, the current population
of the world in 2017 is 7.5 billion.
Obviously this can be terrifying and many are concerned. Google
searches for “World War 3” and “Trump War” have hit an all time high. However, those who love God can thank Him
because the Bible says He always gives us the victory (2 Corinthians 2:14). We do not have to worry
about what most people are worried about because we have the right to declare
that the Lord is our guide and He will comfort us even when we are challenged (Psalm
23:4). This is not to say that loving
God will always protect you from suffering, poverty, or other dire circumstances, but He promises to never leave our side in spite of what is
going on around us (Hebrews
13:5).
We can find a lot of comfort in the Bible from the verses in the 91st
Psalm that declares we can find safety in Him and will not have to fear what is
going on in the world (Psalm 91:4-6). Whenever
anyone shares their fear of the future, remind them to read the 91st
Psalm. Moreover, they can let His peace rule their hearts (Philippians 4:7). Also, let them know that God is faithful to
His word and He has blessings and comfort for all those who love and obey Him.
Revelation 9:15
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15 And the four angels who had been kept ready
for this very hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of
mankind.
2 Corinthians 2:14
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14 Now thanks be unto God, which always
causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his
knowledge by us in every place.
Psalm 23:4
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4 Even though I walk through the darkest
valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they
comfort me.
Hebrews 13:5
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5 Keep your lives free from the love of money
and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave
you; never will I forsake you.”
Psalm 91:4-6
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4 He will cover you with his feathers, and
under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and
rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night, nor
the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the
darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
Philippians 4:7
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7 And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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