Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014
Today's Chapters: Luke 21-22
Message Title: The Signs Of The Times
Hello My Friend,
I made a comment one day about signs that Jesus could be here within the next twenty years, I got replies not to assume. Now, I do not know when Jesus will return, nor do I assume to know,but I do know that we cannot ignore the fact that He will return, and with things going as they are today, that's not going to be too long from now. You do not hear it because the world does not want you to know, but hundreds of thousands of Christians are being killed every day, there have been more Christians killed this year alone than ever before. So many people live in fear of that day coming, they try to ignore the signs of the times, but we must not be afraid, we must tell people the truth, and pray to God that many will open their hearts to Jesus before it's too late.We are going to face persecution for our faith, and for telling people about Jesus, but we must not be afraid because Jesus is with us. “And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish.” - Luke 21:16-18.
As Jesus watches a bunch of rich men put money, gold, and jewels in the offering box at the temple, He speaks to His disciples about a poor woman, giving what would amount to less that half a cent as being more acceptable to God. As He talks about the beautiful temple being destroyed, the disciples begin to wonder when that will be.
“And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” - Luke 21:7-9,14,15,25-28.
While every generation has had their share of signs that Jesus is returning soon, this generation is showing more signs than any. Those who know Christ have no problem understanding that much of the violence, poverty, and natural disasters of today are signs of His return. We may not know what day Jesus will return, but we do know that we are one day closer. Keep in mind that God does not want us to live in fear of that day coming, He wants us to live, not a crazy, immoral life, but one of meaning and direction under Him. Our obedience to God is what draws others near Him. “Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.” - James 5:19,20.
Just like believers know the truth, so do many unbelievers, and they will do anything to try to discredit God and stop the truth from happening. Little do they know that they are playing right into the hands of God, even the devil himself. God would use the unbelief of one of Jesus' own disciples to fulfill the prophecy of His capture. “Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.” - Luke 2:1-6.
Today, the Judas Iscariot's of this world are atheists, who do everything and anything to try and discredit God, they even formed their own groups set on destroying those who put their faith in God. All over the world people are being terrorized and shot on sight or their faith in Christ, and while we may not have gunmen shooting us down for our faith, we are being terrorized by these groups through the media, social groups, and even our government. People will never stop trying to stop Christ, but we can be a vise for Him to show people the truth. “No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:” - 2 Timothy 2:4,9-11.
Jesus knew that the time was near that He should be betrayed, before everything came to pass He wanted one last meal with the disciples, pointing out that He knew who was going to betray Him. “And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” - Luke 22:19-23,31,32.
God always wins, when He says something will happen, it will happen, and He will use anyone for His purpose, that includes the people that the devil uses to try and change that fate. God has given us all free will, that means we have a choice, we can believe in Christ and be used as a testimony to reach the lost or we cannot believe and still be used to reach the lost by bringing those signs of the times to pass. By the way, shortly after Judas betrayed Jesus, he hung himself, knowing fully well that he was used to bring His death to pass. All will bow to Christ one day, and those who were set on destroying Him will pay the price, even before they leave the earth. “For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” - Luke 21:22,33-36.
Today's Prayer: Jesus, While I do not know the hour in which You will return, I do know thatYou are coming and I want to be prepared. Lord, lead me not into temptations or worldly pursuits that take my eyes off of You. Help me to be a watchful and sober at all times and to be a witness to others so they too can know that You will save them if they only believe in You. I love You Lord, and pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
Today's Chapters: Luke 21-22
Message Title: The Signs Of The Times
Hello My Friend,
I made a comment one day about signs that Jesus could be here within the next twenty years, I got replies not to assume. Now, I do not know when Jesus will return, nor do I assume to know,but I do know that we cannot ignore the fact that He will return, and with things going as they are today, that's not going to be too long from now. You do not hear it because the world does not want you to know, but hundreds of thousands of Christians are being killed every day, there have been more Christians killed this year alone than ever before. So many people live in fear of that day coming, they try to ignore the signs of the times, but we must not be afraid, we must tell people the truth, and pray to God that many will open their hearts to Jesus before it's too late.We are going to face persecution for our faith, and for telling people about Jesus, but we must not be afraid because Jesus is with us. “And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish.” - Luke 21:16-18.
As Jesus watches a bunch of rich men put money, gold, and jewels in the offering box at the temple, He speaks to His disciples about a poor woman, giving what would amount to less that half a cent as being more acceptable to God. As He talks about the beautiful temple being destroyed, the disciples begin to wonder when that will be.
“And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” - Luke 21:7-9,14,15,25-28.
While every generation has had their share of signs that Jesus is returning soon, this generation is showing more signs than any. Those who know Christ have no problem understanding that much of the violence, poverty, and natural disasters of today are signs of His return. We may not know what day Jesus will return, but we do know that we are one day closer. Keep in mind that God does not want us to live in fear of that day coming, He wants us to live, not a crazy, immoral life, but one of meaning and direction under Him. Our obedience to God is what draws others near Him. “Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.” - James 5:19,20.
Just like believers know the truth, so do many unbelievers, and they will do anything to try to discredit God and stop the truth from happening. Little do they know that they are playing right into the hands of God, even the devil himself. God would use the unbelief of one of Jesus' own disciples to fulfill the prophecy of His capture. “Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.” - Luke 2:1-6.
Today, the Judas Iscariot's of this world are atheists, who do everything and anything to try and discredit God, they even formed their own groups set on destroying those who put their faith in God. All over the world people are being terrorized and shot on sight or their faith in Christ, and while we may not have gunmen shooting us down for our faith, we are being terrorized by these groups through the media, social groups, and even our government. People will never stop trying to stop Christ, but we can be a vise for Him to show people the truth. “No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:” - 2 Timothy 2:4,9-11.
Jesus knew that the time was near that He should be betrayed, before everything came to pass He wanted one last meal with the disciples, pointing out that He knew who was going to betray Him. “And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” - Luke 22:19-23,31,32.
God always wins, when He says something will happen, it will happen, and He will use anyone for His purpose, that includes the people that the devil uses to try and change that fate. God has given us all free will, that means we have a choice, we can believe in Christ and be used as a testimony to reach the lost or we cannot believe and still be used to reach the lost by bringing those signs of the times to pass. By the way, shortly after Judas betrayed Jesus, he hung himself, knowing fully well that he was used to bring His death to pass. All will bow to Christ one day, and those who were set on destroying Him will pay the price, even before they leave the earth. “For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” - Luke 21:22,33-36.
Today's Prayer: Jesus, While I do not know the hour in which You will return, I do know thatYou are coming and I want to be prepared. Lord, lead me not into temptations or worldly pursuits that take my eyes off of You. Help me to be a watchful and sober at all times and to be a witness to others so they too can know that You will save them if they only believe in You. I love You Lord, and pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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