The Last Hour

Written By Betty Predmore

1 JOHN 2:18 - 3:6

(December 2)

John uses this opportunity to talk to the recipients of this letter and let them know about what to expect in the last days, that time between when Christ first came to earth and when he will come again. They were living in those days. We, too, are living in those days.

It is in this in-between time that the false teachers were pretending to be Christians in order to lure others away from Christ. That happened then and it is still happening today. And just like in any group, there is a leader ... the great antichrist that we hear about in God's word. He will show up just before Jesus makes his return.

John calls these false teachers "antichrists." They were not strangers to the church. In fact, they called themselves Christians. They were in the church but didn't really belong because they didn't believe that Jesus was who the prophets said he was. They said they had faith in God yet did not believe what was said about Jesus.

Denying Christ is the same as rejecting God. When you accept God as the Father, you must also accept Christ as the Son. The two are one and can never be separated.

John reminded the believers and followers of Christ that they were not like those evil-minded people. They had the "anointing from the Holy One" which meant they had the Holy Spirit to guide them to the truth ... to Jesus. He urged them to remain faithful to this truth in order to remain in fellowship with Christ and with God, for it is in this fellowship that eternal life with him is promised.

Those who did not choose to remain faithful to Christ do not belong to him, they belong to the world. God does not call them children as he does those who believe. It is those he calls children who will be like Jesus and see him as he really is. How exciting for us!

By keeping our hearts and lives pure, we will experience such a beautiful and great final reward. Those who do not will find that the last hour has nothing beautiful about it.

Where do you want to be in the last hour? With Jesus, or with the world? The decisions we make today shape the place we will be when that time comes. Choose wisely! Choose eternally! Choose Jesus!

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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