There is a war waging. Many cannot see it, because of spiritual blindness. The darkness has covered the earth and the war wages on all around us. These are the times when we must have spiritual senses that are in tune with the Holy Spirit. Our prayer should be for God to give us eyes that see and ears that hear. We should also pray to receive the Spirit of Discernment. It is going to take the Holy Spirit to help us discern good from evil.
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has taught that the gift of discernment can help us (1) “detect hidden error and evil in others,” (2) “detect hidden errors and evil in ourselves,” (3) “find and bring forth the good that may be concealed in others,” and (4) “find and bring forth the good that may be concealed in us” (“Quick to Observe,” Liahona, Dec. 2006, 19).
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)
The hearts of men are corrupt and evil in this day, as if they are the walking dead. They move about from place to place as if they are wandering aimlessly. Many come and go and it does not appear there is a reason for all the migration and movement. It appears to have no meaning or thought about the purpose of the journey from here to there.
And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it. (Amos 8:12)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to be vigilant and watchful in this day and time on earth. There are many passages and warnings that we need to heed, in a world that is darkened with greed and many needs. I pray you soften hardened hearts so that we can perceive the leading of the Holy Spirit now more than ever. Help me to keep my gaze fixed on Jesus and my ears ever open to Your Word of truth, for Your Word is life and light, health and wholeness. Thank You that You did not give up on Israel, and thank You that You will never give up on me. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
