A message for the moment:
"Yet once more I will shake
not only the earth, but also the heaven."
This expression, "Yet once more," denotes the removing of
those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which
cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore,
since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude by
which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our
God is a consuming fire"
(Hebrews 12:25-29).
Hey Gang: I have
wrestled with a problem that has been bugging me since I began putting Gramps
Morning Messages on the web. Those who know me, know that I have a great
interest in not only what is happening in our world today, but what is going to
happen in the near future. One does not
have to be a rocket scientist, when they see my office that is filled with
books, magazines, maps, DVD"s, the menu on my computer, and other things
on my desk, to know that I am a rather serious studier of prophecy.
The reason is very simple- because Jesus said, "I do not want
you to be unaware of what is coming down and how near we are to that time
when Father God says to Jesus, Son, "time
to go for it." And, if Jesus said, "I want you to be up to speed in what is
coming down,” that is good enough for me.
Now for the problem. In our sojourn we have been privileged to do
some teaching on prophecy and have learned that there are, as in every subject
area, some who are avid students of the prophetic word and are in a constant
attitude of seeking; but we have also
run into the "I want nothing to do with prophecy - it scares the tar out
of me” crowd.
In a recent conversation with a pastor, he informed me he
does not even look at the evening news.
He also informed me he had no interest in teaching prophecy to his
church because of his lack of knowledge and his fear that it would offend some
of his members, and they would cut and run.
Now I wonder about that. The
Bible is considered to be one-third prophecy and holds the keys to the final
chapter of what is in our future. It seems to me he is cheating his
parishioners out of a significant portion of the Bible.
Getting back to the problem,
as I mentioned I have studied prophesy for many years, have done some
teaching on the subject and have shared some of my opinions with friends and neighbors
but have shied away from including prophecy in the Morning Messages. Why, because of my concern that I might
present something to someone who avails themselves of the morning messages, but
does not have foundation to receive the message, and they cut and run while
still needing encouragement.
Soooo, after some prodding from some of you, I have need to
hear from the rest of you. My options
are to continue on the same format and restrict my messages to two thirds of
the Bible, or I can begin to include "Hey, what's happening, man? in the regular rotation and pray it is clear
enough that it does not confuse anyone.
What say you? A simple "go
for it" or "don't go for it' would be appreciated.
Blessing to you this New Year. (For you on the blog. my gmail: spinakker12@gmail.com).
Gramps
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