“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

I think that Charles Dickens’ introductory quote from his “A Tale of Two Cities” bears meaning for us even today.

We all live in an era where there are certainly bad things that are happening, and if one would look carefully, we live in a time when there are good things happening as well.

There is corruption to be found all around us from those who are the heads of large corporations to the selfish and malicious *pouncey scenes that have come forth. [*having a tendency toward abrupt assault]

These are the worst of times for those who have been the victims of this type of corruption, and yet, it can be the best of times for those who have found their place in life, and have used this purpose for helping others and finding joy in it.

There is certainly wisdom to be found, and yet, we don’t have to look far to find utter foolishness.

Many live in despair because of hardships and the economic collapse that is seen all around us, and yet, God does still meets our needs and because of this, we can have hope in him.

Many of us have had much before us; especially when we have had our families’ love and support, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and good friends to share our lives with. And yet, many still do not have much before them. They live on the streets looking for food and shelter.

We see old ladies pushing carts filled with the only things in life that is dear to them. More and more of us do not have adequate or any health insurance or a regular paying job.

But in spite of this, some have learned to be content in all things: I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13.

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way — in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.”

Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
English novelist (1812 – 1870)

Selah,
~ Stephen Hanson

Stephen Hanson of In His Truth Ministries came to The LORD is a special way in 1975 and has prophesied regularly since. In these end-time birthing pangs we are reminded that judgment must first begin with the household of God. Will we be prepared and ready?

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