Best Days Are Ahead

Although it may appear that the forces of darkness are prevailing over the people of God, the Word declares that the very gates of hell shall not overtake the Church of the Living God. Jesus said, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:18-19). The Church has been marching victoriously for over two thousand years, despite periods of bitter struggle, divisions, and persecution.As the struggles continue, many believers succumb to a spirit of defeat. But if we trust God, we can be confident that the best days are ahead. Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Once more … I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory. … The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine. … The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former. … And in this place, I will give peace” (Haggai 2:6-9)