Pinagbuti ko ang aking pakikipaglaban, natapos ko na ang dapat kong takbuhin, at nanatili akong tapat sa pananampalataya.

2 Timoteo 4:7

“How do you prepare for the end times?” ‘Yan ang katanungan ng isang kakilala ko matapos niyang mapanood ang lumalalang digmaan sa Europa. The world is on a downward spiral, and it seems that the end is near. With all the problems going on in the world, how can we be safe and at peace?

Life is a race, and we are like athletes who keep going and conquer the hurdles of life. That’s why It is important that we constantly train and prepare for what’s ahead. We will be distracted and discouraged by things that are happening around us, but Paul reminds us to keep the faith and finish the good fight until the end. But how can we finish well if we are unfit? Mahalaga na pangalagaan natin hindi lamang ang ating kalusugang pisikal kundi pati na rin ang espirituwal. What we feed our minds will manifest on the outside as actions, habits, and spoken words.

To build our faith, we are to read the Word of God and live the Word. The Bible is our blueprint for success. It strengthens our faith and enlightens us with God’s direction. Kung hindi tayo nagbabasa ng Biblia hindi natin makikilala nang lubusan ang Panginoong Jesus. Hindi rin natin malalaman ang tamang landas na dapat nating tahakin sa panahong ito at sa hinaharap. Now and in the future, we can be safe and at peace knowing what to do because as believers we have been trained by the Word of God.

Read your Bible and find people who can help you know God deeper. ‘Yan ang preparasyong kailangan nating gawin to thrive in this world that we live in, even when the going gets tough.