The Holy One calls me this morning to weigh in on some deeply troubling questions I have been wrestling. There is only one Truth and that is His. More and more I see that we are about to begin living the Book of Revelation and the true "End Times" prophecy as no other generation has in the past.
Rev 1:3 says, "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it because the time is near".
It can be argued that this was written and dispersed so long ago that each generation can read and glean from it's challenging message. The Holy Spirit is the ultimate Counselor, Guide and Interpreter of the Word of God, and He has taken me to this place to answer the questions in my heart of hearts.
The end times scenario is all about the ultimate war between the God of all Creation and the devil who became His enemy by choice and insurrection. It was a fatal and ludicrous position to take because the "creature" will never ever over-take or usurp the Creator who created him.
Just as man, a wonderfully created being, will never ever become the God of all Creation regardless of his glorious attempts to become Him, we will always be the "created" and in spite of all our great achievements in this world we will never become the Creator of the Universe and beyond.
The Book of Revelation begins by saying that it is the "Revelation of Jesus Christ" to "show His servants what must soon take place" This book was written specifically for the "servants of Jesus Christ" and they are the only ones who will have an understanding of it's message through the Holy Spirit.
It has been said that the Bible is God's love letter to His people and unless you are saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ and therein a child of God, you are reading someone else's mail.
As we speak and for generations past, there have been times of "revival" and a call to return to traditional if not Biblical values. When the enemy of goodness and mercy has been given a foothold in our society and over our lives, there comes a backlash by decent and good people to reclaim that which has been stolen. There is a wave of revival beginning but I question in my heart what sort of revival it may be.
The Book of Revelation depicts the persecution of true Believers, those who have come to the saving knowledge that there is only one very narrow way that leads to Eternal Life and that is faith in the Gospel Truth about Jesus Christ: Who He is,(The only begotten Son of God), why He came, (to save the world of men from sin and the judgement to come) and where He is today, (seated at the right hand of all Power and Authority).
The message of personal honor, hope and charity can be embraced by people of all walks of life and from every religion and it can impact the world for good. Our founding fathers were anointed to establish a government with freedom and justice for all people, as we were all created equal by our Creator. Free will was God-ordained, and our freedom to choose our own personal "belief" system is foundational to our Nation's Constitutional protection of individual rights, just as free speech is protected.
It is hope inspiring to see those from differing faiths come together and challenge all people to be the "best" that man can be according to the moral code and conscience he has been given. But as a believer, I realize that man's best will always fall short of God's standard and without a personal relationship with the Savior of mankind and His indwelling Holy Spirit, Eternity in Heaven will be lost to those who rely on "one" they may see as the good "god" of good men.
Our job will always be to witness the Truth about Jesus Christ to the world around us. Our job will always be met with persecution, whether it be the darkest evil of a man's mind or the greatest good of a man's heart not yet "home" to the Holy Spirit.
Lest I get so full of compassion for the good, moral but unregenerate souls I meet along the way, the Holy Spirit reminds me that I did not write the Book but I am responsible to share what it says.
I cannot begin to comprehend what awaits us in Eternity, but God does. Somehow the God of Eternity knows that Heaven will require a unity beyond what man can achieve even when operating at his moral best. To God's Word we must all be true. The good "god" of good men is a counterfeit and we must never forget that fact.
The Spirit is calling. Can you hear Him?
Rev 1:3 says, "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it because the time is near".
It can be argued that this was written and dispersed so long ago that each generation can read and glean from it's challenging message. The Holy Spirit is the ultimate Counselor, Guide and Interpreter of the Word of God, and He has taken me to this place to answer the questions in my heart of hearts.
The end times scenario is all about the ultimate war between the God of all Creation and the devil who became His enemy by choice and insurrection. It was a fatal and ludicrous position to take because the "creature" will never ever over-take or usurp the Creator who created him.
Just as man, a wonderfully created being, will never ever become the God of all Creation regardless of his glorious attempts to become Him, we will always be the "created" and in spite of all our great achievements in this world we will never become the Creator of the Universe and beyond.
The Book of Revelation begins by saying that it is the "Revelation of Jesus Christ" to "show His servants what must soon take place" This book was written specifically for the "servants of Jesus Christ" and they are the only ones who will have an understanding of it's message through the Holy Spirit.
It has been said that the Bible is God's love letter to His people and unless you are saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ and therein a child of God, you are reading someone else's mail.
As we speak and for generations past, there have been times of "revival" and a call to return to traditional if not Biblical values. When the enemy of goodness and mercy has been given a foothold in our society and over our lives, there comes a backlash by decent and good people to reclaim that which has been stolen. There is a wave of revival beginning but I question in my heart what sort of revival it may be.
The Book of Revelation depicts the persecution of true Believers, those who have come to the saving knowledge that there is only one very narrow way that leads to Eternal Life and that is faith in the Gospel Truth about Jesus Christ: Who He is,(The only begotten Son of God), why He came, (to save the world of men from sin and the judgement to come) and where He is today, (seated at the right hand of all Power and Authority).
The message of personal honor, hope and charity can be embraced by people of all walks of life and from every religion and it can impact the world for good. Our founding fathers were anointed to establish a government with freedom and justice for all people, as we were all created equal by our Creator. Free will was God-ordained, and our freedom to choose our own personal "belief" system is foundational to our Nation's Constitutional protection of individual rights, just as free speech is protected.
It is hope inspiring to see those from differing faiths come together and challenge all people to be the "best" that man can be according to the moral code and conscience he has been given. But as a believer, I realize that man's best will always fall short of God's standard and without a personal relationship with the Savior of mankind and His indwelling Holy Spirit, Eternity in Heaven will be lost to those who rely on "one" they may see as the good "god" of good men.
Our job will always be to witness the Truth about Jesus Christ to the world around us. Our job will always be met with persecution, whether it be the darkest evil of a man's mind or the greatest good of a man's heart not yet "home" to the Holy Spirit.
Lest I get so full of compassion for the good, moral but unregenerate souls I meet along the way, the Holy Spirit reminds me that I did not write the Book but I am responsible to share what it says.
I cannot begin to comprehend what awaits us in Eternity, but God does. Somehow the God of Eternity knows that Heaven will require a unity beyond what man can achieve even when operating at his moral best. To God's Word we must all be true. The good "god" of good men is a counterfeit and we must never forget that fact.
The Spirit is calling. Can you hear Him?
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