A few days before Easter we witnessed on our TV screens, the destructive fire that all but destroyed the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, which was situated in the very center of Paris, standing on the narrow islet in the river Seine. France, in particular Paris, has had more than its fair share of tragedies in recent years, ­mostly in the form of terror attacks, but apparently not in the case of the Notre Dame.

This old world is a mess despite the blessings of Pentecost and the Reformation. We need something more, and that something more will be the return of Jesus Christ to reign in righteousness. We have failed to bring the whole world under the ruler-ship of God the Father. Satan is in power now by his lies and deception.

Here is a good rule to follow. If they lift up and exalt anyone or anything other than our Lord Jesus Christ, then we know that the Lord is far from them.

When we look at today’s church world, we become aware that the main emphasis is on personal salvation and the love of God. Now, I know that these things are truly important and necessary in our walk with our Lord, but many, if not most, fail to see the need for national repentance and salvation