Suffering and trials with the difficulties they present are kept in perspective by remembering the Lord’s return could be at any moment. Living with the reality of the nearness of the Lord’s return will heighten the anticipation of it settling the soul during troubles and restoring strength and joy in facing the matters at hand. Not only is the reminder needed as the Scriptures provided but also the counsel of how to live ready by keeping a clear head, being alert and prayerful. In so doing the believer will then be equipped and enabled to serve the Lord well today and be well-pleasing to Him in all respects. Forgetfulness and distractions heighten the difficulties being faced serving to weaken and confuse when strengthening and wisdom are most needed.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...