We are immensely blessed to be living in this age, with our backs forced against the wall and people showing us their true colors.

This is a blessing, not a curse.

Knowing precisely where you and those around you stand is a blessing.

Seeing clearly is always a blessing.

God is removing from our lives obstacles that have gotten in the way of us doing his holy will. Where jobs were getting in the way, the jobs are being removed. Where people were getting in the way, the people are being removed. Where possessions were getting in the way, the possessions are being removed.

The whole world is shifting, and what a glorious time it is to be a Witness to God’s Word!

The more “privileges” that are taken away from me, the more time I have to devote to the Kingdom. I thought earlier that these were blessings in disguise, but now I see them as outright blessings.

It is a wonderful thing to be banned from all the distractions of the world, whether that be shops or cinemas or night clubs or cultural events. The best thing that can happen to Christians (besides coming to God, following Jesus, and going to Heaven) is to be fired from their jobs and banned from society. It’s a true blessing, as it forces us to refocus our lives on those things that matter most.

Thank God I can no longer go shopping!

Thank God I can no longer go to restaurants!

Thank God I can no longer travel or use public transportation!

Thank God that all the time and effort I used to waste on worldly diversions I can now spend on God and his Kingdom!

God is unleashing his people by removing distractions and obligations from their lives.

This is a time for rejoicing, not for protesting.

This is a time for thanking God, not for cursing politicians.

This is a time more than ever for preaching and teaching God’s Word as if our lives depended on it, because they do.

These are the times of global testing. As with all other tests, we need to face them cheerfully and in full submission to God.

THANK YOU, GOD, FOR TAKING OUT OF MY LIFE EVERYTHING THAT WAS KEEPING ME FROM DOING YOUR HOLY WILL.

Being banned from society is one of the best things that has ever happened to me, and I thank all who made it possible.

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!

PRAISE GOD, AND PRAISE JESUS!

Amen.