Some in the New Age and occult see things a little differently. They view 2012 as an ending of the old age, complete with its outdated Christianity and Western values. In its wake a New Age will dawn with global peace and harmony. Yet, “new orders” and “new ages” have been tried before – from the Tower of Babel to Hitler’s “Thousand Year Reich.”

   And then there’s the Bible. Matthew 24 tells us that an end will occur. In fact, Jesus’ disciples asked Him the question; “Tell us, when shall these things be? nd what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?” (Matthew 24: 3). Jesus’ response was telling; “Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.” And He spoke plainly about His timing, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” (Matt. 24:36). 

   Scripture also tells us something more. That we have a refuge of hope and an “anchor of the soul” (Hebrew 6:18-19), that we are to be “strong and of a good courage” for God “will not fail thee, nor forsake thee” (Deut. 31:6), and that we can cast all our cares upon Him for “He careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7). And in Psalm 112:7 we find that the righteous man “shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.”

   Are we resting our souls in the righteousness of Christ Jesus? Are we fixed on trusting in the Lord, regardless of what may happen to us, in this year or the time to come? In all things, whether we encounter good or ill in this world, let us remain “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:13).

   Dear friend, regardless of what transpires in 2012, we know that through the historical Biblical account and the witness to Scripture’s prophetic fulfillment, that God kept His promises in the past – and we can trust Him to keep those promises yet to be fulfilled. That said, this is not a time for fear, but to proclaim the blessed hope found in Jesus Christ alone.  

   Join us this October 11-13 at the Victoria Inn as we wrestle through God’s Word, given by the One who never fails or flounders – the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords! Join us in worship, in celebration, in fellowship, and in hope as we search the Scriptures; being convicted, challenged, and equipped as Ambassadors for Jesus Christ. 

   Maranatha, the Lord is coming!

Carl Teichrib,

on behalf of the Winnipeg Prophecy Conference Committee