In my photograph above, the koi are peaceful and calm. Have you ever seen them in a feeding frenzy? They get all aggressive and excited when being fed. People today, because of the unstable times and the evil and the chaos and the violence are, in a sense, in a frenzy and anxious about what might happen to them and even what might happen to this planet. Many are afraid of nuclear war.
Christians are asking, "How much longer, Lord?"
But God. But for the hope He gives.
"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." - Titus 2:13
Some believers say that the hope of Jesus' soon return is the only thing that keeps them hanging on. As J.D. Farag says in the following 11 minute video clip "Many Christians are battle-weary."
Pastor Farag says that this season of darkness will end soon. Let us look up for our redemption is close (Luke 21:28). There is a link provided that takes you to the full sermon; I highly recommend that you do that.
Those of you who frequent this blog are familiar with evangelist Amir Tsarfati. For those of you who are not acquainted with his ministry, he is a Messianic Jew who lives in Israel, and he travels the world preaching the Gospel and end times Bible Prophecies.
In the following 40 minute video, Amir is at present in Romania, preaching at various locations there. He talks a bit about his time there, but most of the video is devoted to a Middle East Update and other related Bible Prophecy events. He speaks of the nearness of the Rapture, the nearness of the Gog of Magog war and many things that we need to be aware of, as the time now is very short before Jesus returns to take His Bride, the Church, to be with Him in heaven.
One thing of special interest that Amir tells us in this video, is the fact that 28 years ago Islamic powers vowed for the destruction of Israel and the collapse of America within 30 years. Obviously, we are within 2 years of that happening.
In Matthew 24:34, in referring to the before listed end time events and occurances and signs, Jesus tells us:
"Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled."
Amir and many others believe that we are part of that last generation. When prophecy was fulfilled in 1948 when Israel again became a nation after almost 2000 years of being a scattered people throughout the world --- that was the beginning of the end times. It has been 71 years since that happened and we can be sure Jesus will return very soon.
"Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once?...... " - Isaiah 66:8
Israel became a nation in one day in 1948.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." - Romans 15:13 ESV
"Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer:" - Romans 12:12 KJV
Yes, we all thrive when there is hope in sight; we all need hope to keep us "keeping on". The good Lord has provided us with much hope if we are true believers in Jesus Christ as the Savior.
But what if you are not born again? are not saved and have never put your faith and hope in the Son of God, Jesus Christ?
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." - John 3:36
We all find living forever appealing, but it can only be so if you put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ, the Savior.
Jesus loves you !
He is waiting to hear from you !
Don't delay!
Romans 10:9,10,13 tells us: (9) "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (10) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
The good Lord has made salvation simple for us.
Admit you are a sinner. Go to the Lord in prayer and ask for forgiveness in all sincerity.
Believe that Jesus is the Savior and that His shed blood at the cross can cleanse you of your sins. Have faith in Him. Surrender your life to Him.
Call on His name; Confess your sins and truly repent.
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." - John 14:6
"Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep my words: and My Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him." - John 14:23
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Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend..... and life !
