Specifics about how to survive the troubling times.

Many have faithfully warned you about the economic holocaust you see coming. And the same Spirit of God who showed these things to come will show you how you are to survive. God wouldn’t warn you and then not tell you what to do to make it through the storm.

The Lord’s word on the subject; Peter was a godly man, and through him the Holy Spirit shows you exactly what God says about how to face these last days. Peter is telling you very clearly, “Here is the main issue, your most important preparation: Is to get your heart ready. If this matter isn’t dealt with, all other preparations are in vain. At the end of all things, stay calm. And stay on your knees. Above all else, practice unceasing mercy and love toward your brothers and sisters. Forgive and cover their sins.” “Charity shall cover a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8).

You are commanded to “cover” those sins committed against you — meaning, you are not to expose the sins of others. “As you have received the gift, then give the same to another, as a good steward of the countless grace that God has given you” (4:10). Who has hurt or wounded you? Who has spread gossip about you? According to Jesus, if you do not forgive and cover that sin, you are like a person who was forgiven a great debt but later choked a man who owed him a few dollars.

In a world of hatred and upheaval, God has blessed you with a powerful testimony. Simply put, Jesus is the source that breaks down every barrier.

Several times in your life’s history, you have felt the fury of demonic forces coming against your love for Christ. And there is no greater weapon used by hell than the unforgiveness of fellow believers.

You may say, “But I’m not holding onto any grudges. I don’t have any bitterness toward anyone. I only have pure love for my brothers and sisters. When someone sins against me, I never expose their iniquity. So, I don’t see how this applies to me. What does Peter have to say to you about preparing for the end time?”

Peter is asking you, “Do you want to be ready for what’s coming? Do you want to be fully prepared when all things are being shaken? Then make sure you have nothing in your heart that hinders the flow of God’s Spirit. Something wonderful is just ahead. Make sure you are not left out of it.”