Today another earthquake hit south western Pakistan. Those in Australia struggling with terrible flooding have been warned that more rain is on the way….

I was struck by the many stories of people helping one another and the young 13 year old boy who died with his Mother after insisting that his younger brother be saved first…

The news websites warn of wars and rumours of wars. It all sounds like the end times to me
So what do ‘End times’ spur us to do?
One of the key assignments of the forces of evil is to isolate believers – to give them false hope which lead to doubt and false teaching which leads to crumbling faith.

I have felt spurred on in recent days to meet with leaders and encourage them, to pray for them and invite them to share their prayer needs. I was aware that I was not praying for their protection enough. I think the enemy is prowling, looking for signs of weakness, dissent, insecurity and pride. It doesn’t take much. He doesn’t need much room…

But its not just about leaders of course. God has also been encouraging me (and others I know) to practice kindness towards people in secret ways. The anonymous giving of flowers/meals/money… Offering to babysit, cook, clean or befriend someone. Small things in the light of world issues maybe. Big things to those who receive them.

In the midst of personal turmoil buying someone a takeaway may actually be God’s love letter that they are not forgotten.
So go on! I dare you to do something outrageously kind and anonymous for someone today. Your Heavenly Father is watching. Shake up someone’s world. In a God way.