There are millions who would tell you they’re not concerned about the judgment to come. I have met quite a few who say “I will take my chances“. Such souls are absolutely oblivious to their own sinful nature somehow thinking 50% is good enough. Here: if you want to really see what your percentage of […]
What’s it cost to be a nice guy.? Especially if you have things extra you can give. What’s it cost to be a holy guy in Christ? Regardless, the things you used to own.
What is sinner gonna ever say to sinners that what he firmly believes in Christ might be imparted to their souls? Nothing. How is a man gonna change the ratio between the utterly depraved and helpless worthlessness of man and those who have been made to understand the grace of God? He’s not. These words […]
What if: What if there was no such thing as PTSD? What if the memories of tragedy, self imposed or otherwise, simply didn’t exist. Who would we have become? But PTSD is excruciatingly real. Memories stand in line just waiting their turn to enraged the fire. Here’s a thought: while suffering on the inside is […]
What makes Christianity endlessly different in this world? The foundation of difference is the question of who is responsible for my salvation. Do we share even the tiniest portion of responsibility for our salvation with the living God? Thinking that we obey anything he tells us to do is to divide the responsibility beyond Christ. […]
Dear Russian leadership: I’m not a historian. I can’t unequivocally say there has never been an army like yours. So I can only understand what I see you doing by equating it with my own life, but I have to say that, even in my own life, I do not see the likeness of your […]
Something to nag at your memory for pondering: I have said that the name of God is far more than saying God. It is everything he has done everything he is doing and everything he will do for eternity. No man can possibly speak that, so he gave us a name we could speak. That […]
sight Sound Taste Smell Emotional Atmospheric Anything can bring association between the now and what was. It’s sudden and it’s strong. Those terrible memories you have about terrible things you have done, why are they the ones who are predominant in such memory recollection? Surely you have a great many pleasant memories. But your appearance […]
What is this spine that I wear on my back?It’s not the one I was born with. This spine is tempered steel .“ I can’t live in a fire to temper my spine!”. What is the strength of it?What does this do that bones cannot? Let’s take a look: Why am I sitting here full […]
Black, gray, white. Monotone, color, light. This world cannot write any story from heaven. It can only speculate, suspicion, imagine, the things of God in Christ. You want to know what’s sad is? All the stories of this world will gather together before the throne of God. They will see the Christ of God and […]
I watched the movie about the Apostle John last night. And as I suck down on my first cup of coffee I ponder what I take away from the encounter. Among the things taken from that movie, one item stands out clearly. There is a people of God who will suffer greatly under the hands which belong to those who worship the beast. This is why I write. This is why I pray. This is why we support and spread the Gospel with vigor.
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Jesus is the preserver of our Faith. So when we keep our faith in him he will preserve our faith in any extreme situation. So, as you said, we can face trials and persecution with confidence.
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Absolutely, John! We will stand because He is able and willing to make us stand!
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Hello. This statement really stood out as I read this post. “I now see the gospel itself as a defense toward the ungodly. It touches directly on something that has been impressed on me for years. When the final deception is in play, every shread of physical manifestation is going to support the deception. The son of perdition will appear to be the one who saves the day to those who do not have an understanding of scripture and are walking close to Jesus. We will have to stand solely upon what we know.
Revelation 13:7 tells us that the beast will make war against the saints and overcome them in the physical. Revelation 12:11 provides the formula by which we endure to the end. And in Matthew 28:20 we have the promise of Jesus; that he will be with us always. Even unto the end of the world. indeed a season unlike any other lies before us. It should not cause us to be fearful, but rather should cause us commit the keeping of our souls unto our faithful Creator.
In someimes prayerfully inquire; wondering if I’m as prepared as my commens tend to suggest. I don’t know the full answer to this, however, I know what to do. Draw close to Jesus now. Richard Wurmbrand stated words to the effect that the time for deep spiritual preparation is before the trial is at hand.
Thanks for a most insightful post. I must remember to add your site to the blogroll. Blessings always in Jesus name.
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Tim, my heart is comforted to know you are along side me. The narrow way is too narrow to walk side by side. And sometimes we loose sight ot the ones ahead. So a whisper from a brother behind me is a wonderful encouragement.
Please allow me to breathe a response. The Spirit will carry us through this coming horror with great delight. Not that we revel in the tragedy of others. But that we serve the Living God. I know you know this. But it is so sweet to say it again.
We rest in great and abiding confidence that He will complete that which He has started in us. I remember what He said, “I do not give as the world gives.” I can’t describe what that means to the full. But I know the effect it has on my soul as I consider what is coming.
Even this Spring through Fall, we will begin to see the shadow of the beast as he approaches to take his place. Already they speak of what is upon them with perplexity and futility. Yet will we sing that new song with lungs and lips full of perfection! We will Glorify Him who has purchased us as one might draw ashes from the flames. He IS! Therefore we will live!
Great blessings to all who call on the name of the Holy God of Israel through His Holy Son, Jesus! Peace to all who are learning to love Him. May His Holy will be done forever! Amen.
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