When the Stars Begin to Fall

The days in which we live, with an increasing frequency of volcanic eruptions and devastating earthquakes occurring or predicted to occur in heavily populated areas, and wars and a possible nuclear WW III on the horizon, understandably, have many in a state of absolute panic about the future. Add to this the fear of worldwide pandemics, famine, riots in the streets, economic chaos and pending financial and governmental collapse in the nations, and many individuals are beyond terrified. It would appear that everything that can be shaken presently is or soon will be shaken.

The foundations of security for many will surely crumble in the immediate future; those who have trusted in them and not in the Lord will be desperate for escape. Yet the Lord is calling us, His Ekklesia, to be as the sons of Issachar, understanding the times and seasons and exercising great biblical discernment in every area of life. There is great hope for the future when we view life from God's perspective, when we see how He has intervened in days past and project that into our future. When the stars begin to fall will be the worst of times or the best of times depending on one's perspective and where we place our trust and confidence. Get excited, look up, and expect great things in the days ahead. Purpose to flow in God's plan, and all will unfold in awe and wonder.

Bruce F. Dietler is a passionate lover of Christ and His Word who walks in the ministry gift of teacher. His motivational gift is that of a servant; his greatest joy in life comes by addicting himself to the ministry of the saints, by helping the Bride of Christ advance in the knowledge and truth of His Word and the accompanying wisdom, understanding, and application of that Word to their lives and society. Ordained into Christian ministry by the late Wilford Wright, son-in-law of John G. Lake, and later by Dr. Lester Sumrall of LESEA Ministries, he has been involved in various aspects of ministry for over 45 years.Bruce holds a bachelor's degree in zoology from Kansas State University, a master's degree in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University plus many additional educational credits from Duke University Marine Laboratory and Wichita State University. As an educator, he taught Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Biology in public secondary schools before transitioning into school administration. The Lord later called him out of the public sector into Christian School administration where He served as administrator of a K-12 Christian School for several years before being directed by the Lord to release that position.Bruce has been married to the love of his life, Linda, for fifty-four years. They have one grown daughter, Sara Jean, literally a gift from God, and have two other children at home with the Lord. The Dietlers presently reside just outside of Wichita, Kansas.