Some will follow the Mayan calendar indicating the end of the world in 2012, but they will not believe the truth, which is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And some will believe that they can predict through Biblical code that the exact date of the Rapture of the Christ's followers will be May 21st, 2011, while Jesus Himself said that we would not know the day nor the hour but that those who keep watch would see signs and know that we are in the season. If the Rapture takes place before 2012 - and that is a strong possibility - the world will not end that year. No, the Rapture is not the end of the world but will instead guarantee that there will be at least seven more years of this world; depending on how quickly after the trumpet blast the Anti-Christ signs the false peace treaty with Israel and her Arab neighbors which will kick off the seven year Great Tribulation or "Jacob's Trouble."
Satan has selected an Anti-Christ candidate. He has always had an A-CC on-deck in the batter's circle, ready to rise quickly into world prominence when those pesky Jesus Freaks are finally removed from the scene. Should the candidate die, another is selected to replace him. Satan does not know the date of the "Harpazo" - but he too as a watcher knows that we are in the season and in his arrogance must be experiencing equal parts glee and anxiety. He is excited that his time to shine is arriving and in that there is the pressure to wreak havoc and create whatever mayhem that he can get away with - as that "time to shine" is relatively short. The outcast angel and his demonic hoardes are stalking about the earth, tampering with the lives of so many of us who follow Jesus - knowing that while distress can be caused and attacks can be and are being successfully waged; he cannot have our souls as they are saved. We have been washed in the blood of the Lamb that was slain, and at such a high cost we were purchased.
Jesus is the Son of God and likewise fully God; and yet Satan is this day discouraging millions from coming to faith in the only One who can save. He has been busy about his nefarious deeds ever since Adam and Eve walked in the garden, but now in August of 2010 there is serious time pressure. Indeed, this writer does not know the day nor the hour, but as a Watcher on the Wall, I do see that we are in the season; and so does the devil who watches as well. The evil one no longer has thousands of years left to deceive, manipulate, possess, and kill. Through false religions, through popular culture, through all media, through politics, through the American and the world financial systems and through the depraved hearts of many of those in positions of power and even through Joe Public down the street at the sports pub; the devil has racheted-up his campaign of deception, oppression, manipulation, possession, and murder. How's that for a run-on sentence?
It is my hope that the shofar will sound this very day - sounding like a trumpet. It is my hope that my clothes and my backpack will be left in a pile along the towpath that I am wayfaring along; never to be worn again. My precious hope and my redeemer will meet me and millions more in the sky and take us to a glorious wedding feast. My daughter will be headed to the same feast, as will the woman that I love who is walking this towpath with me, her daughter, and many of my friends. Some of my family will be attending, but regrettably, if we are taken today, many more family members will likely be left behind. And while millions will be headed through sky to that great and glorious feast as Christ's bride, even more millions will be left here on this orb, not knowing at first what has taken place; and in that I am heartbroken for them. But, to be sure, the devil in his deceiving ways will create a false scenario that so very many will swallow and believe. It is a scenario that may involve flying saucers, mysterious military moves, or some other tall tale that those who failed to believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ will believe without a second thought.
If the Lord should tarry for some months yet, the Storm here on earth will intensify. Many will believe the Storm to be the Tribulation that comes after Harpazo - the calling up - but that seven year Tribulation will be even worse as God's judgments will be opened and poured out, as the Rapture or "Harpazo" will end the Age of Grace. I still have powerful feelings regarding the last months of this year 2010. I have dreamed of and envisioned great tragedy coming upon these United States. I have advised stocking up on non-perishable foods and all manner of general supplies which would include but not be specific to medicines, matches, batteries, a battery-powered AM/FM/Shortwave radio, and if you are able to safely handle it, a rifle and plenty of ammunition. But, I will always encourage you to love your neighbor as Christ has commanded you to, and be willing to help those who may be less prepared and in need. Should He tarry a few more months or more as the Storm moves from the Supernatural into the Natural, please be His Hands, His feet, and His heart here wherever you may be in this land.
May we please pray?
Dear Lord - We know that you are coming for us soon. But as we wait for you, please move our hearts to stay busy about your work, to help counter what the devil is undertaking as the sands of the hourglass fall against him. Help us to live your word and walk your word; whereby representing Your word but not using it as a weapon to injure those who need witnessing to or as a device to puff us up - making us appear smarter than or more holy than our brethren. Lord,though we are wretched, Let us not be despicable, but useful to You in our humility and in our genuine willingness to serve You with love, passion, and compassion. Thank you for what You have done for us. Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus! In your precious name we pray; Amen.
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