!“And they cried out (those who had been
slain because of the word of God) with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord,
holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those
who dwell on the Earth?” (Rev. 6:10).
Hey Gang, A
head-line crossed my four-sided monster this morning: “Are we experiencing a
dress rehearsal or the beginning of the real thing?” At a recent group meeting of some of the prophecy
guru’s the question was asked, “What is the number-one sign that would tell us
where we are, in relation to the coming of the Lord to collect His family? As
they went down the line each presented their case for their number one
sign.
Such subject
areas as apostasy was given attention- for 2 Thessalonians does tell us “Don’t be deceived for the apostasy must
come first”. There is no question
that many churches and denominations have chosen to go their own way. A mega-pastor of one of the largest
‘evangelical’ churches in the U.S. is attacking the Old Testament again, this
time insisting Jesus rendered the ‘Ten Commandments null and void - issuing one
new law “as a replacement for everything”.
Some listed
the rapid ‘increase in trial and knowledge’ and was worthy for a high place on
the list of signs. And they went on and
on.
So it is, I
can remember a s boy the milk and ice men delivering their wares by horse drawn
carts and now we are talking of sending people to mars in the coming near
future. As an air traffic controller
during the advent of the jet engine I can attest that dealing with the increase
speed and multi differences between jet and prop was astounding.
Another next
suggestion was the rebirth of the nation Israel. A question was asked of an old country
preacher to prove there was a God. His
responded without thought, “Israel.” All
nodded in agreement for there is no way Israel could survive without the hand
of God covering them with His mighty hands of protection.
Jerusalem also
rated very high. Victory over the Old
Temple Mount in 1967 gave Israel control of the holiest site in Israel, for the
first time since the 1900. The decision
by our President to move the United States Embassy added to the strength and credibility
that Jerusalem is now recognized as its capital in the International Scene.
All agreed
that ‘Israel’s neighbors trying to push them to the Sea’ is a very strong sign
that the end is rapidly approaching.
There is no question their neighbors are armed and read to attack Israel
once again.
Other signs considered
as worthy candidates for their list: the
coming together of the Gog
and Magog alliance; the Roman recovery; the rapid move toward one world
government; advanced technology and the one least recognized in the world - the
world wide preaching of the Gospel.
All worthy
subject areas for the top list of signs being seen today, but there was one old
gent at the end of the table who had not spoken yet. When asked what his choice was, he responded,
“I have two: The first is the
exponential curve (J Curve) growth that we see in every facet of our lives and
perhaps the most important is the convergence
factor. All these signs on the list
continue to accelerate at a profound rate.
The Lord’s answer to the question, “How soon Lord?” “And there was given to each of them a white
robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until
the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed
even as they had been, would be completed also” (Rev. 6:11).
Sooo,
Are You ready? If s, Who is coming with you?
Look up redemption is coming soon!
Blessings,
Gramps
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