The End is Near: Ready, Not Restless - Ptr. John Montojo

"The end of all things is near." Does this statement bring you fear or excitement?In this episode, we continue our series on The Life of Prayer by diving into the urgency of the times. Based on 1 Peter 4:7, we explore why the imminent return of Christ should not make us panic, but rather push us to be of "sound judgment and sober spirit."We discuss how to live "counter-culturally" in a world full of distractions and excesses. From the early church’s devotion in Acts 2:42 to the spiritual warfare mentioned in Ephesians 6, we learn that prayer is our vital line of defense and dependence on God.In this message, we cover:The Nearness of the End: Understanding eschatological urgency without fear.Sound Judgment: Why we need a "clear head" to pray effectively.Counter-Cultural Living: Moving against the "pattern of this world" (Romans 12:2).Praying in the Spirit: Fighting the "fog of distraction" to focus on eternal matters.May God find us watching, waiting, and praying.