"Knowledge Helps In Many Spiritual Ways" (With Christian Quotes And A Video On The Rapture) - Inspirational Weekend

"The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits."  -   Daniel 11:32b

I often stress that we need to draw close to God, by prayer and by reading His Holy Word -  spending much time in His presence.  Many professing Christians never read their Bibles, except for the times they attend Church services.  God wants to fellowship with us !!  We are able to fellowship with Him by much prayer and much Bible reading and studying.  When we read the Bible, we can see the characteristics of God, the attributes that verify that God is love and that He loves you beyond all that you can imagine.  He even sent His beloved Son to bleed and die in your place, so that all who believe in Jesus may have eternal life.   But back to having a relationship with God - a close, personal, intimate, love relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ - in order to draw close to God so that He will draw close to you, you need to be always in prayer and always in His Holy Word.  It means life itself - and life eternal in Heaven.    As Charles Spurgeon says, "to know God is the highest and best form of knowledge."

Following is a lengthy devotion by Charles Spurgeon, of which I will quote the majority of it.

"Every believer understands that to know God is the highest and best form of knowledge; and this spiritual knowledge is a source of strength to the Christian.  It strengthens his faith.  ....... It is the Spirit's peculiar office to lead them [Christians] into all truth, and all this for the increase and the fostering of their faith.  

Knowledge strengthens love.......  Knowledge opens the door, and then through that door we see our Savior.  Or, to use another similitude, knowledge paints the portrait of Jesus, and when we see that portrait then we love Him; we cannot love a Christ whom we do not know, at least, in some degree.   If we know but little of the excellencies of Jesus, what He has done for us, and what He is doing now, we cannot love Him much; but the more we know Him, the more we shall love Him."

Spurgeon goes on to tell us that "knowledge also strengthens hope......knowledge supplies us reasons for patience.  How shall we have patience unless we know something of the sympathy of Christ, and understand the good which is to come out of the correction which our heavenly Father sends us?  Nor is there one single grace of the Christian which, under God, will not be fostered and brought to perfection by holy knowledge.  How important, then, is it that we should grow not only in grace, but in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

"He who prays as he ought will endeavor to live as he prays." - Owens 

"One is given strength to bear what happens to one, but not the one hundred and one different things that "might" happen."  - C.S. Lewis

"The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer."  -  F.B. Meyer

"Jesus was God spelling Himself out in language humanity could understand."  -  S.D. Gordon

"IF you have a Bible that's falling apart, you'll have a life that's not."   -   Adrian Rogers

"Jesus gives us real eyes so we can realize where the real lies."     -   Michael McInerny

"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 

"Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, "  -   Ephesians 3:20, KJV 

"And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap if we faint not."   -   Galatians 6:9. KJV

I hope you enjoyed and were uplifted and inspired by the above Christian quotes and Scriptures.  Especially the Scriptures, which should be our main source of inspiration.  There is nothing more soothing and encouraging than to read the Bible daily.  But that also applies to being on your knees in prayer to the good Lord.

Following is a 29 minute video on the Rapture of true believers by Prophecy Watchers with host Gary Stearman interviewing author and scholar Ken Johnson.   Mr. Johnson goes deep into ancient sources for his books, and informs us in this recent video that the ancient prophets believed in the Rapture.   

If the rapture happens today, will you be ready?

To be ready you need to be a born again believer in the Savior Jesus Christ. 

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

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:  And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die.  Believest thou this?"   -  John 11:25-26

"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."      -  Jesus at John 3:16

Jesus loves you !

He will welcome you with open arms of love and forgiveness!

Believe on Him !

Surrender your life to Him!

Life is full of choices.  Don't make the wrong choice by denying Jesus.  He died a horrible, cruel death, and took on the sins of the world-  and of you -  so that He took your place on the cross so that you may have eternal life if you but believe in Him.

What love !


Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend.... and life !

Latest Middle East Update From Amir Tsarfati And Some Encouraging Scriptures

[Another View Of Makapu'u Beach, Oahu, Hawaii]

These people in my beach photograph above are enjoying the surf and the beauty of this beach and are no doubt oblivious to the dangerous world events that we face today.  As I have previously stated, many people today (perhaps the majority of people) are so wrapped up in the pleasures of this world (and, of course, the everyday cares of life) that they pay no attention to the perilous signs of the end times; the last moments of the last days.  I used to be the same way.  Thank the good Lord that He opened my eyes and my heart to spiritual matters;  to a saving faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior, and to a desire to follow in His footsteps  and to endeavor to lead a life which is pleasing to Him.

I will not go into all the darkness of this evil world in this article.  You are no doubt familiar with how crazy this world has become, and its decadence in so many areas of life.  At least true believers in the Savior who try to live a godly life recognize the decay in society today.

Let us talk about Faith, Hope, and Love.  Here is a link to a post I made in 2017 on that subject.  At this link, there is also a short sermon by Charles Spurgeon on how Jesus loves us.   Reading over it again today was encouraging for me, and for all battle weary Christians it will give you encouragement to endure all trials you may be facing today.   There is tremendous power in Faith, Hope, and Love.

"But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation."  -  1 Thessalonians 5:8

Ephesians 6:11-13 tells us:  (11) "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  (12)  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  (13) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,  and having done all, to stand."

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."     -    

Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4: 6 -7 tells us (6) "Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  (7) And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Galatians 1:3-4 says:  (3)  "Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,  (4)  Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:"

Isn't it amazing how Scriptures can soothe and inspire the soul !!

If you are a born again believer in the Savior Jesus Christ, you have the Holy Spirit living within you to help you to persevere and to endure and to guide you on life's paths and keep you from falling into the hands of the devil.    

Following is a 37 minute Middle East Update by Israeli Messianic Jew Amir Tsarfati, who has a thriving ministry that takes him all over the world where he preaches the Gospel and Bible Prophecy. This is his latest video posted May 25, 2019.  He not only discusses the Middle East but also about the UK and the EU.  

Remember to be constantly in prayer and to read and study God's Word daily.  You will thereby grow in faith and draw closer to the good Lord.  You will develop a true and lasting relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.  It will be a close, personal, and intimate love relationship that will see you through life's difficulties and will keep hope in your heart that soon we will be raptured to be with the Lord forever.

Keep looking up !

Keep watching !

"Start Listening For The Trumpet Of God" (With Prophecy Update Video) - Inspirational Weekend

[Fishermen at Kailua Beach, Oahu, Hawaii]

When I think of fishermen, I am reminded of the apostles; some of which had been fishermen.  Jesus told them He would make them "Fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19).

All true born again believers should be on fire by sharing the Gospel with lost souls, especially since we are so far into the very last moments of the end times;  we are soon expecting Jesus to rapture His Bride (the Church) to be with Him forever; to be caught up with Him away from this wicked and perverse world.  

On a recent video I watched, a preacher said, to the effect, that he was no longer looking for "signs" of the end times...... he was instead listening for the trumpet to sound; the trump of God.  He believes Jesus' return and the Rapture is that close and I agree with him.

"For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:"   -   1 Thessalonians 4:16

"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:  for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.  "  -  1 Corinthians 15:52

As you know, the above verses are referring to the Rapture of the Church, true believers in Jesus Christ.  I should include 1 Thessalonians 4:17 which says:

"Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord."

What a glorious hope and promise!!  

"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;"  -  Titus 2:13

This "trump of God" is not referring to the 7 trumpets of Revelation.  Both 1 Corinthians and 1 Thessalonians were written long before John wrote the book of Revelation, so the readers of Paul's Epistles would have no idea about the 7 trumpets of Revelation.  Paul's writings were in reference to the Church and the end of the Church age at the Rapture of true believers.  Those trumpets in the book of Revelation were angelic trumpets, while the trumpet that sounds at the Rapture is definitely called "The trump of God."

Following is a short 12 minute video by Chad, Watchman on the wall 88.  He is young but very thorough in his information on the end times and I believe he is definitely led by the Holy Spirit. Please watch

In Chad's video posted May 21, 2019, he talks about Isaiah 17 and Ezekiel 38 and 39, just like I did in my post a few days ago. (Scroll down one post right before this one.)   He also talks about a recent Yahoo news article about a possible Middle East war that could go nuclear.  

Don't panic and grow anxious about all this information and the current chaos in the world.   You have nothing to fear if you are a true born again believer in the Savior, Jesus Christ.

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, Thou wilt revive me; Thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and Thy right hand shall save me."  -  Psalm 138:7

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee."  -   Isaiah 26:3

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."   -  Jesus at John 14:27

I am moved to share another video about the Rapture of the Church that was just posted May 22, 2019, by prophecywatchers.com

In this video host Gary Stearman discusses with Pastor Jack Langford the possibility of the Rapture occuring on Pentecost, which is June 9 of this year.  They are quick to tell us that they are not saying it will happen for sure then, because the Bible tells us we do not know the day or the hour of Jesus' return for us. At any rate, there is a lot of interesting and pertinent information in this 29 minute video which follows:

Although I may not always agree with everything in some of these videos, (many of which I will never post here), many do have   valuable information that deserves to be shared, for everyone's benefit.  You can learn from them, like in this recent video above Pastor Langford discusses the various Jewish feasts and harvests that is quite interesting.

It is obvious that I have the Rapture on my mind a lot as of late.  I feel compelled to share any and all information I can find on this subject, this blessed hope that we have (Titus 2:13). It is important that we be alert and watchful, and share the gospel with everyone, as the time is short.  

"Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh."  -  James 5:8

Believers need to be in God's Holy Word daily, and to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).  It is so true that to be able to truly know a person, you must communicate frequently with him.  The same is true  of Yahweh.  You need to  pray frequently and to pour your heart out to the good Lord.  By reading the Bible daily you learn of God's attributes, the love of Him and of the Savior.  And in return, by prayer and by spending much time in God's Word, you learn to love the Lord more and more, and you will draw ever closer to Him.   All of which means that you have a close, intimate, personal love relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.  Such a close relationship will give you peace and endurance and a great faith.

Be about the Lord's work while you wait for His soon return.  

If you are not a born again believer in Jesus as the Savior, you need to turn to Him in faith NOW before it is too late.  You do not want to be left behind for the horrors of the 7 year Tribulation.  It will be much more difficult to be saved during that time of God's wrath.  

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."

"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

Admit that you are a sinner and in need of a Savior.

Believe in Jesus and His redemptive power by His shed blood at Calvary..... that He can wash your sins away and that you will be white as snow.

Call on the Lord.  Confess your sins.  Commit your life to Him.

He will welcome you with arms wide open and full of love and forgiveness.

Jesus loves you! 

Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend ..... and life !!

"Be Ready! Is Isaiah 17 Prophecy About To Be Fulfilled?" (Amir Tsarfati Latest Middle East Update Video) - Inspirational Weekend

[Kailua Beach, Oahu, Hawaii]

Here is another update on Middle East events published May 17, 2019, by one of the most informed evangelists out there, Amir Tsarfati, who is a Jew who believes in Jesus and who has a thriving ministry that takes him all over the world where he preaches the Gospel as well as Bible prophecy.   I find him a most reliable source with inside information that is right on the mark.  The video is 54 minutes in length, and with Amir is Pastor Barry Stagner.

Please take the time to watch the entire video as it is so relevant today.  He tells us about the recent strikes by Israel on targets near and around Damascus, Syria.  Amir says, "Nothing that happens today should surprise any Bible believing Christian" and that all the instability we see now in the Middle East is to be expected according to Bible prophecy.

Pastor Barry Stagner, in this video, mentions that "there is a definite religious aspect to the strife in the Middle East" right now.

They also mention Europe, North Korea, and President Trump, and much more.  

The fact that there are many targets being hit around Damascus recently quickly brings to mind the prophecy at Isaiah 17:1 which reads:

"The burden of Damascus, Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap."

It is highly possible that the above verse could come true very soon!!  And if so, some pastors believe that the War of Gog and Magog will happen soon as well, as spoken of in Ezekiel 38 and 39.

As if the Isaiah 17 prophecy happening is the precursor to the War of Gog and Magog.   All of the nations mentioned as coming against Israel are already in place now in Syria or nearby. 

I have written here previously about Isaiah 17:  go here. 

A more detailed study of the Gog of Magog War  is to be found here

So very many signs of the end times are literally shouting out loud, so to speak, that we need to take heed and make sure we are ready to meet Jesus when He soon returns for His Bride, the Church, true believers.   His return is ever so imminent, with so many prophecies coming true now... or precursors to the prophecies happening now.

All one has to do is to believe in the Savior, Jesus Christ.  Not a mere head knowledge, but a deep heart-felt love and sincere belief and faith in His power to redeem you and to wash you white as snow in His shed blood at the Cross.

Admit you are a sinner, and in need of a Savior.

Believe that Jesus is the only one who can save you and put you on the path to heaven.  (John 14:6)

Call on His Name ; Commit your life to Him.  Confess your sins.

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 moment you believe and have faith in Jesus, you are saved forever.  In the past I have written about joining a church, getting baptized, and witnessing to others; and all that is well and good and we should do those things, but they don't save you.  Works do not save you, but belief in the Savior will.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."  -  Ephesians 2:8-9

However, if you are truly saved, truly born again, the Holy Spirit will work in you to witness to others about Jesus, to help others in trouble, to attend church and fellowship with other believers.  It is a process over time, this sanctification.  To sanctify means to make holy or to set apart as sacred; to cleanse and purify.  All of this takes time and as you grow closer to the good Lord by prayer and constant Bible reading, you will begin to display the fruit of the Spirit.  Everyone matures at a different pace.   Just communicate with the Lord frequently and you will "grow".  But you are saved the moment you believe in the resurrected Jesus!  Even without having done any "works".   Remember the thief on the cross: he believed in Jesus by faith and Jesus told him that he would be with him in paradise.   The thief did no good works before he died; he simply had saving faith in the Savior.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance..... "    -   Galatians 5:22-23

"If you are not interested in the fruits of sin, stay out of the devil's orchard."  -  unknown

"Is it possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love Him?  Many a man preaches Christ but gets in front of Him by the multiplicity of his own works......Christ can do without your works; what He wants is you.  Yet if He really has you, he will have all your works."  -   P.T. Forsyth

"Man was made for the highest and most elevated enjoyment - the enjoyment of the presence of God and the admiration of His infinite perfections.  And when he loses this power to appreciate, admire, and love his God, he sinks from his high calling - to a level with the brute."   - Charles H. Spurgeon

"He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me; and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him."  -    Jesus at John 14:21

"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

Keep looking up !!

Keep watching !!

Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend..... and life !

Keep Looking Up ! (Video by Amir Tsarfati on Middle East Update; Another Video On America's Future)

[Makapu'u Beach And Lighthouse Oahu, Hawaii]

If you look closely you will see Makapu'u Lighthouse on the distant cliff in the background of my photograph.  I have walked the trail leading to the lighthouse some time ago.  

Whenever I think of or see a lighthouse, it reminds me of Jesus, who has been called "the lighthouse".  Some time ago I posted the song on You Tube by that name.  Lovely lyrics.  God and Jesus are light personified;  they shed light on true believers by illuminating Bible truths in their hearts and in their actions.   We need to take the time daily to be in God's Holy Word, for that way we learn His attributes and character and get to know Him better and draw ever  closer to our Creator.  The same is true of our Savior, Jesus:  we draw closer to Jesus by filling our minds and our hearts with His Words found in the Bible.   Also, frequent prayer brings us closer to the good Lord.   You cannot truly know a person unless you communicate with him; the same is true of our Lord.

This article will be shorter than usual, but I am including two very important and recent videos that you need to be aware of.  The first video is 29 minutes in length and its topic is "America in Bible Prophecy."   Pastor Tom Hughes is interviewed  by Gary Stearman at prophecywatchers.com .   There is good information here:

Pastor Hughes said, "To de-stabilize the world is satan's major goal."   I said almost the same thing in my previous post just prior to this one.   He also said that there were over 800 Bible prophecies regarding the second coming of Christ.  He talks some about the New World Order, and I am sure you will find the information about America's future eye-opening.

I have been eagerly awaiting a new video from Messianic Jew Amir Tsarfati and found it today on You Tube.   If you regularly follow this blog, Amir is no stranger to you as I post his Middle East Updates frequently.  This update is 50 minutes in length.

Amir believes (as do many others) that God used President Trump at this time to move in behalf of Israel.  Needless to say, President Trump has also helped America as well.  Don't believe the lies of the Democrats and the mainstream media !!  Our president has done some pretty amazing things.....great achievements in a relatively short amount of time.  Amir also discusses in this video the Third Temple, the antichrist, and much more.

It is good to stay informed of current events, but don't let that take up time in which you could be in prayer and in God's Holy Word.  We grow in maturity the more time we spend with the Lord.  

It is extremely important to memorize Scripture and to daily worship the good Lord.  Scriptures help to build your faith and draw you ever closer to God and Jesus.  In today's chaotic and immoral world, we need to focus on spiritual things to help us to grow strong and to help us endure any persecution that comes our way.

(1) "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.  (2) Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."       - Colossians 3:1-2

"Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?  whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God."     -  James 4:4,  KJV

(7) "Submit yourselves therefore to God.  Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  (8) Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.  Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded."   -  James 4:7-8  KJV

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."  -  Jesus at John 14:27

"What To Do When The World Has Gone Crazy" - Inspirational Weekend

[Scenic Overlook At Kualoa Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii]

Have you noticed that the world has, by all appearances, gone crazy?  Even some world leaders are not making rational decisions any more.  It is all the signs of the end times.  Yes, we are living in the last days of this wicked and perverse world.  What is one to do? especially Christians who are admonished to be no part of the world and its desires?

(15) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.  If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.  (16) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.  (17)  And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."                -  1 John 2:15-17

The above verses are referring to the world or realm of sin which is controlled by satan and which is against God and righteousness. 

"And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the devil, and satan, which deceiveth the whole world:  he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."    -  Revelation 12:9

The reason the world has gone crazy is that the devil and his minions are desperate, knowing their time is short, and they are stirring up the nations and peoples to provoke them to evil and destruction.  

"Be sober, be vigilant;  because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in our brethren that are in the world."  -  1 Peter 5:8-9

The above verses in 1 Peter 5 tell us what we can do to resist the devil: keep a strong and steady faith in the good Lord.  And I will add, read  your Bible daily and pray without ceasing, to help you to stay strong and to develop a close, intimate, personal, love relationship with God through Jesus Christ His Son.  If you have a close relationship with the Lord, you will not stray and be caught up in the wicked craziness of this old world.

"If you feel like you're out of step with the world, don't let it bother you. Just make sure you're in step with God."  -  Alan Smith

According to Charles Spurgeon, an old Proverb says: "He that speaks truth shames the devil."

So what can we do to cope and endure during these hectic and crazy end times we find ourselves in right now?

First, do not get all down and depressed.  The fact that Bible Prophecy is coming true at a fast pace right now -  a convergence of many signs of the last days happening all at once and at the same time now -  that means Christians should be ready for the soon return of Jesus, when He will rapture us to heaven to be with him.

Jesus tells us at Luke 21:28, "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh."

Think of it, Jesus' return is imminent.  It could happen at any moment now.   That should put a fire in the spirits of true believers and get them motivated to witness to others who are lost souls, who need a Savior. It should also make us Christians elated and make us look forward with joyful expectation of our Lord's soon return.   

For more on end times signs of the last days, read Matthew 24, Luke 21, and Mark 13.   

[Baby Makapu'u Beach, Oahu, Hawaii]

Christians should endeavor to live godly lives and to preach the Gospel, and to put God first in their lives.  Think of what Jesus did for us by dying a sacrificial and cruel death on the cross; He took our sin upon Himself and became our Redeemer and Savior.  All we have to do is believe on Him and we are saved for eternity.  

"If we comprehend what Christ has done for us, then surely out of gratitude we will strive to live "worthy" of such great love.  We will strive for holiness, not to make God love us but because He already does."  -  Philip Yancey

"Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing."  -  Psalm 100:2

"God is the One Who enables you both to want and to actually live out His good purposes."  -  Philippians 2:13, CEB

If you are a born again (from above) believer, the Holy Spirit will motivate you and help you to do God's will by sharing the Gospel and living a life that is pleasing to the good Lord.

So Christians will, in these end times, be motivated to talk about Jesus and to win souls to the Lord . (The Holy Spirit is actually the one Who moves in the heart of an unbeliever and helps him to come to Jesus in true Faith).  We are just the instruments to guide.  We merely plant the seeds; God brings it to fruition.

Christians:  Occupy!  Be about the Lord's work.  He will return soon.  

[Rabbit Island, Oahu, Hawaii]

What should you do if you are not a believer and you have not been saved? Here are some Scriptures that will answer that question:

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 said unto her,  I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me , though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die.  Believest thou this? "  -  John 11:25-26

"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

Believe and have faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus loves you.

He will welcome you with open arms of love and forgiveness.

Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend.... and life !!

"End Times, Bible Prophecy, And You !" (Two Important Videos) - Inspirational Weekend

My photograph above is a twilight ocean view from a resort on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai.   It seemed appropriate to use this photo now as we are in the twilight time of the last days ..... the last moments before the dark and evil time that lies ahead during the 7 year Tribulation period.  

But this article will not dwell upon the Tribulation so much as it does the urgency of the times right now, and how many lost souls need to be saved to escape the Tribulation that lies ahead.

We will discuss the unmentionable "H" word as pastor Billy Crone calls it. The word many people, pastors included, avoid and is rarely mentioned today.... even in churches.  But first, let us view a video by prophecyinthenews.com in which host Dan Goodwin and Phil Hauser discuss the deep and darker side of the Bible book of Revelation.  The video is 29 minutes in length and is like an in depth Bible Study.  

I urge you to watch and take notes on this entire discussion.  I learned some new Bible truths from watching these two godly men and their presentation of the Book of Revelation.  The Scriptures they present speak of the "Hell on earth" which soon follows the Rapture of true believers to heaven..... the dreaded 7 year Tribulation.   You do not want to be left behind to experience the horrors and wrath of that time period.  This is deep information they present from Revelation, yet it is given in a way that is easy to understand.

In the above paragraph, I just mentioned the dreaded "H" word; yes, Hell.  

I felt led to share here two recent videos, as the times are urgent... as well as short.   The next 29 minute video features pastor and author Billy Crone who is interviewed by prophecywatchers.com host Gary Stearman.   Pastor Crone's message is titled "One Second After You Die."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvOnvIKZ5u4

We all face the fact that one day we will die, or either be raptured to heaven during the return of Jesus.... which is imminent; any day now.  Now many people do not want to think about death and, surprisingly, many do not want to think about where they will spend eternity.   They, as a rule, are caught up in the lures of this evil world; they love the world and all of its enticements.  They do not want to spend eternity in hell (if they give that any thought), yet they do not make the effort to seek the good Lord and put Him first in their lives.   It is a "me first" generation today.  

You need to be born again from above (a spiritual rebirth) before the Holy Spirit can move you to love God with all of your being and with all of your heart.

"And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength:  this is the first commandment."   -  Jesus at Mark 12:30

In the above video, Pastor Crone gives the Gospel in easy to understand terms.   He mentions that there are many in the churches today that are not saved.  And host Gary Stearman tells us that the unsaved are growing in numbers.

I urge you to watch the above two videos to the end....they are full of many Bible truths; many gems that we should take hold of and follow and let them sink deep into our hearts and minds and souls.

                     [Beauty along the Strand at Manhatten Beach, California]

It has been noted that many people -  a much higher percentage - believe in the existence of heaven rather than in hell.  But the Bible speaks of hell as a real place and Jesus spoke more about hell than he did about heaven.   

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"  -  Romans 3:23

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  -  Romans 6:23

The way to be saved from torment in hell is to repent and believe in Jesus Christ the Savior.  Let us consider some Scriptures describing Hell.   

First, what Jesus said at Matthew 25:41,   "Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:"

So hell is "everlasting fire."  It is also "unquenchable fire" as stated at Matthew 3:12.  Read also Revelation 14:10-11.

Here is an important part of Revelation 14:11 ,  "And the smoke of their torment ascendeth  up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night,  who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name."

This is just a reminder that if you are left behind after the Rapture of true believers, you can still be saved if you do not take the the mark of the beast (the antichrist) and if you do not worship the beast and his image.   If you pledge allegiance to the beast and worship him and his image, you are damned forever.  You then would have put the antichrist above and before the Savior and the one true God.  It is worthy to note that it is better to give your life to Jesus now, before the Rapture.  It will be more difficult to be saved during the 7 year Tribulation. If you are saved during the Tribulation, you will die by being beheaded because you do not go along with the New World Order, the government of the antichrist, by not worshiping the beast and by not taking the mark of the beast.   You will suffer because you cannot buy or sell and obtain food without the mark of the beast.  (Revelation 13:15-18).  Death will be a blessing to those saved during the Tribulation because you will go to be with the good Lord.

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God is love.  He does not desire any to go to hell.  I am reminded of what C.S. Lewis said in "The Great Divorce" :  "There are two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God 'Thy will be done', and those to whom God says, in the end, 'Thy will be done'."  All that are in hell, choose it.

If you do not want to go through the Great Tribulation, and to go to hell, there is good news for you.  All you have to do is believe in Jesus as the Savior and turn your life over to Him in complete surrender.

Jesus loves you !

He will welcome you with open arms of love and forgiveness !

Repent and come to Him in complete trust and faith!

Admit you are a sinner and in need of a Savior.

Believe in Jesus as the Savior and that His shed blood at Calvary can wash away your sins and wipe the slate clean.  He died to take our place.  He was our substitute; our Redeemer.  Faith in Him can transform you and lead you along righteous paths.

Call on Jesus; Commit your life to Him.  Confess your sins to Him.

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."

(3) And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.  (4)  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."   -   Revelation 21:3-4

The verses in Revelation 21 quoted just above are speaking of the new heavens and the new earth, when we will be with the good Lord in the New Jerusalem.   In paradise.   When you are born again and put your faith in Jesus as the Savior, you have that to look forward to.

Be in the Bible daily and pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).   By doing so, you will develop a close, intimate, personal, love relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ.  If you have this close relationship, you will be able to withstand all trials and persecutions.   God will give you strength to endure all.

"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,  Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."  -  John 3:3

"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

Hang in there!  Jesus is returning soon!


Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend.....and life !!