The End Of Days and Gods Valentine
The last few days I have been watching the news and expecting Jesus to return any second. The world is now seriously in what the bible would call 'birth pains' (Matthew 24:8) and from here on in it only looks to get worse. The weather conditions, the wars, the killings and the attacks on Israel are going to keep increasing until Jesus comes again. Some are going to attribute the weather conditions to global warming, but rest assured this was talked about before any factory or car ever belched out any toxic fume. The bible talks about weather conditions in the end times and contrary to Hollywood - man will not be able to save itself from what is coming. There will be no legislation, no scientific genius or group to ride into rescue us - all we will have is speculation and biblical prophecy. The Bible also says that we are to expect wars and rumors of wars - well we certainly have those. The last century or so has been filled with war and violence; even now I think it would be hard for us to even find a place that isn't being touched by the hands of war. Legislators debate the ethics of war and the cost of war while young men and women die on the battle field and family and friends are left to bury the soldiers. Towns are ravaged by war and you can follow the processions of people that are left without home, father, mother, sister or brother. As much as we pray for peace and cry out for peace, peace will not come until the end. As for the murders that scream into the headlines every other day - they have unfortunately become the norm. Right now - we are not shocked like we once were by killings in the malls, schools, workplaces and alleys of the country. Oh don't get me wrong - we still stare with disbelief that something like this could happen, but just as quickly we forget and move onto some other mayhem that catches our attention. May the Lord help us get through what is coming, because without Him no one will stand.
Despite all the prophecies we have concerning the weather, wars and killings, none is more spoken of in prophecy than Israel. Right now it looks like Israel stands alone in this world, from the UN to Iran and Russia to even some here is the US - all want Israel to fall. Israel has had enemies plotting her down fall since God established it, but rest assured what God has established cannot be destroyed. Yes for a time Israel will feel like all hope has been lost and they have no savior, but when Jesus steps foot on the Mount of Olives Israel will know that Jesus is truly the Messiah they have been waiting and praying for.
The time is indeed short and Jesus will call from the clouds to gather His people together. Why you may ask would He do such a thing? He will take His people from this earth even those in the graves because of the judgements of God that are coming. I often wondered why even the bodies in the graves, but I believe now that God does not want any part of His people being touched by the corruption that will sweep across this world.
People believe that a loving God would never punish the world, but God is more than loving He is also just. If someone killed someone in your family and the person stood before the judge and he let him go with no punishment would you feel justice has been served - NO. It is the same with God, even though He loves us all - there has to be punishment given. But you don't have to stand with those facing punishment - God paid the bail so to speak by sending His Son. Jesus died on a cross to save you and me from permanent separation from God.
Look and see how bad the world looks today - with Gods presence still in it and just imagine a place totally without God, no joy, no redemption, nothing but pain and suffering - that is a horrific punishment. To avoid that all you have to do is believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that Jesus died on a cross to save you, and that He also rose again from the dead and that He is with God in heaven now. God loves you so much that He gave His only son for you, to save you...what do you say to that kind of love? This love is yours to accept or reject, no one can make that decision for you.
As I read this now - I don't so much see the gloom and doom, but rather I see hope. God sent Jesus to give us that hope and I pray that you share in that hope. With valentines day a few days away - remember that the greatest love you can experience is waiting for you. Call on the name of Jesus and accept Gods grace and forgiveness and see what living is really like.
May God Bless You!!!
