[Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii]
First, let us view a 9 minute video concerning what could possibly happen this very year.....things the Bible prophesied centuries ago. It is by Pastor Tom Hughes, and he titles the video " 6 signs of Perilous Times" :
You want to pay special attention to sign #6 above, but all of it is eye-opening information. This video was just recently published on January 15, 2020.
After viewing the above serious information, please realize that Jesus could possibly return for the Rapture of His Bride (true believers; true Christ followers) any day now and thereby they will escape the circumstances stated in Pastor Hughes' video. We will be in bliss in heaven with the Lord! That is something to rejoice over! Keep in mind that no one knows the day and the hour of Jesus' soon return, but He gave us signs to watch for so that we would know the "season" of His return. You may find these signs in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21, as well as other places. We are obviously in the season of His return now in these last moments of the end times we find ourselves in right now.
[Wood Ducks at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki]
Psalm 5:11, 12 tells us (11) "But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: Let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: Let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee. (12) For Thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt Thou compass him as with a shield." KJV
The above Psalm was written by ancient King David, whom God called "A man after mine own heart." (Acts 13:22)
Like us, King David of old was not sinless.... none of us are perfect, as we all well know. When he sinned, he repented. He truly loved God, and desired to please Him, as we believers today should feel and do.
God is our loving and everlasting Protector. That, too, is something to rejoice over ! Those who would be protected by Him must trust themselves in His care and be guided by His wishes. Just remember He is the Almighty God, our loving Father, and He has perfect wisdom and will guide us in the best path to take in all circumstances. God Himself will defend us. Sometimes we just need to be silent and wait on Him to fight our battles.
"The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." - Exodus 14:14
All the glory belongs to the Heavenly Father !!
"The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." - Exodus 14:14
All the glory belongs to the Heavenly Father !!
Have trust and joy in God and Jesus!!
The truly pious find their happiness in God.
Philippians 3:1 a tells us, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord....."
"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice." - Philippians 4:4
Concerning verse 12 of Psalm 5, a portion of Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary tells us: "I will make mention of Jesus. I shall find boldness in His blood and righteousness; for Thou Lord, wilt bless Him, and bless His people in Him, and defend all His redeemed here, and crown them with endless joy hereafter, for His name and righteousness sake."
One of the greatest miracles of all is the miracle of salvation ! That the good Lord can take a cold, vile, and wicked heart and turn it into one of His greatest servants, or missionary, or a "prayer warrior" and completely transform that person into a mild and meek and trusting and obedient servant of His ! God can renew a person's mind and heart and fill it with love for Him and love for his fellowman. A miracle indeed!!
Have you experienced such a miracle? Have you repented of your sins and turned to the Savior, Jesus, in faith and belief and surrender?
If you become a child of God, a believer in Jesus, you will know an inner peace and a joy within your soul that even hardships and persecution cannot destroy! You might at times feel sad or mistreated and thereby a bit "down", but deep within your heart you know the good Lord is there with you and "This too shall pass."
This requires a deep, close, intimate, and personal relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ. This can only happen if you spend much time in prayer and in reading God's Holy Word, the Bible. You cannot get to know a person very well if you never or hardly ever communicate with him. This applies to the good Lord as well. He desires to hear from you and to fellowship with you.
Jesus loves you and will welcome you with open arms to embrace you in love and forgiveness!
He is waiting to hear from you now!
Do not delay!
"[For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.]" - 2 Corinthians 6:2
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."
"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
"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
Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend ... and life!
