Although increase in war and consequent casualties is a well known fact, let us examine it in greater detail. Look closely at Jesus’ words – you will HEAR of wars and rumors of wars. With the advent of cutting edge technology in the field of communication, it is no longer surprising to us, when we HEAR about conflicts in various parts of the world. News and information travel fast and reach right into our homes for us to see and hear at leisure. However, information does not necessarily mean truth. There is a lot of deception and lies hidden behind the information we receive.

Apparently, the message of Hosea concerning the Day of the Lord is a peaceful one where not only will Israel be reconciled with God but other nations also will have peace on earth. Yahweh will make a covenant with all the creatures of the earth. Also the bow the sword, the two main weapons of Hosea’s day will be abolished so that all may live in safety.

In Part I of this article series, we found out God’s answer to the pertinent question – “What should Christians be doing in the end times?” Here is God’s answer – “the just shall live by faith.”

Now, you may ask, what faith? Faith in whom?

The ends of the ages have come upon us and it is just natural for a genuine believer who wants to survive these perilous times to wonder, “What should Christians be doing in the end times?”

A few days back, the Holy Spirit of God led me to a wonderful revelation from the Word of God which answers this pertinent question.

Does the book of prophet Amos also convey any message for the end times for us in the contemporary world? Maybe yes,

The most striking contrast in the above attributes’ list is that while the sensual person does NOT have the Spirit, a spiritual person prays IN the Holy Spirit.

I understand it in this manner: – The difference between a sensual person and a spiritual person is the presence of the Holy Spirit and all the other deeds will follow.

We believe, we are in those days, which are prophesied in Joel 2:28. And it is time for a mighty end times outpouring of the Holy Spirit of God. Its not an add-on, a fun thing to have.. its a necessity to survive the end times.