Be Warned, Testing will Surely Come

[Keras]

 Isaiah 24:1-6 Be warned, the Lord is about to strip the earth, split it and turn it upside  down and scatter its inhabitants. Everyone will be affected. Luke 21:34-36            The earth dries up and withers, it is desecrated by those who live in it. They have broken My Laws and violated My covenant, that is why a curse consumes the earth and its peoples suffer, their numbers dwindle, only a few are left. The Lords Day of vengeance and wrath strikes the earth, punishing and affecting all its inhabitants. Do not expect a ‘rapture’ at this time, these scriptures refute that. Isaiah 63:1-6, Revelation 6:12-17.

Isaiah 24:7-13 Crops fail, the people are shocked and anxious. Their cities are in chaos and their houses shuttered and locked. Nothing but desolation is left in the towns, the bridges and highways are destroyed. So it will be throughout the world, among the nations, as an olive tree is beaten and stripped. Cities and towns will become uninhabitable – no food, power or water and roads impassable. “Suddenly, in a single Day” is confirmed by Isaiah 10:7 & Isaiah 47:9  All the nations of the world face the sun over a 24hr period. A huge Coronal Mass Ejection fireball could strike all the earth in one rotation. Isaiah 30:26, Psalms 50:1-6, Malachi 4:1-3

Isaiah 24:16b-20 But, there will be trouble for the earth on the Day that the Lord opens the window of heaven and shakes the earth’s foundation. It will lurch and sway like a drunkard and whoever tries to escape will be caught, like in a trap. Worldwide earthquakes. The attackers of Israel will be killed and all the unrighteous will be punished. . Isaiah 66:15-17, Amos 9:1-4, 2 Peter 3:7 & 10

Isaiah 24:21-23 On that Day, the Lord will punish the powers in the heavens above and the leaders on the earth below. They will be made prisoners, punished for a long time. The sun and moon will grow pale. God will reign in Jerusalem and will be revealed in His glory to the elders of His people.   2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Revelation 14:1 The sky will be darkened for a while because of smoke and ash clouds. The Lord is only revealed to His people, not to all the world yet, as at the Return.

 Isaiah 24:14-16a People from the West and the East, acclaim the Lord. In the coasts and islands of the sea, we hear them sing- from the ends of the earth, glorifying the God of Israel.      These are the faithful Christian people of God.                                                              

  As Isaiah 30:26-29 says: ‘On that Day, [of His wrath by a CME sunstrike] I will save My people’. They will praise the Lord for their salvation.    Isaiah 43:2

 

That all this is before the Return of Jesus, is clear: then, He will come on the clouds with His angels, visible to all. Then; He destroys the armies of the Anti Christ by the Sword of His Word, not by fire, as the corpses become carrion food. .

But first, this shocking and terrible Day of trouble for all the earth will come. The Day the Lord ‘opens the window of the heavens and shakes the earth’s foundations’. This is the event that ‘comes like a thief’, unexpectedly and ‘everyone will be affected’. Soon after that, His faithful Christian people from ‘the coasts and islands: from the ends of the earth’, will move to and settle in the new country of Beulah. Isaiah 62:1-5

The Glory of God will go into the rebuilt Temple. Ezekiel 43:1-9 The elders and leaders will know Him, as in ancient times, with Abraham, Moses and David. Jeremiah 30:21

The rest of the world’s peoples will organise a One World Government, as their leaders have gone. 10 regions will be established, each led by a President. It will not be long before one will assume full dictatorial powers.  Then the rest of the end time prophesies unfold.

                                                                                              

[other one]

I have the Holy Spirit to tell me what to do and what to say.  No big deal.

[Keras]

6 hours ago, other one said:

I have the Holy Spirit to tell me what to do and what to say.  No big deal.

What is Prophesied to happen, is a big deal.  We have been told quite clearly what the Lord has planned for our future, why not read it, understand it and act upon it? 

Not that we can actually do anything about it, but just being aware of it all, will be a great help to get through what must happen, and very soon!

[other one]

Been there done that and don't need to dwell on it. I know too many people who mess their lives up worrying about it.

 

[Last Daze]

On 2/8/2024 at 9:43 PM, Keras said:

What is Prophesied to happen, is a big deal.  We have been told quite clearly what the Lord has planned for our future, why not read it, understand it and act upon it? 

Not that we can actually do anything about it, but just being aware of it all, will be a great help to get through what must happen, and very soon!

True.  That's why Jesus said the following in Matthew 24:25 - Behold, I have told you in advance.  And He repeatedly exhorts His followers to be ready and alert.

People may classify His first coming as being somewhat hidden, but there's nothing hidden about His second coming for those who walk in the Light.

[Keras]

On 2/9/2024 at 5:02 PM, other one said:

Been there done that and don't need to dwell on it. I know too many people who mess their lives up worrying about it.

 

But for those who love the Lord and keep His Commandments, there is nothing to worry about. 

2 Peter 3:12 says we should look forward to the forthcoming Day of the Lord, [the terrible Day He will punish the earth by fire from the sun] and pray to hasten it on. 

Over 100 Prophesies describe this Day, what triggers it, Psalms 7:12-16, what the Lord will use to fulfil it; Isaiah 30:26a, its effects, Jeremiah 25:30-33 and how He will bless His people after it. Ezekiel 34:11-16

[choir loft]

On 2/8/2024 at 10:43 PM, Keras said:

What is Prophesied to happen, is a big deal.  We have been told quite clearly what the Lord has planned for our future, why not read it, understand it and act upon it? 

Not that we can actually do anything about it, but just being aware of it all, will be a great help to get through what must happen, and very soon!

Actually there is much that can be 'done about it'.

What is coming upon us, indeed I believe it is near at hand, is the result of 'the full measure' of wickedness and sin.  Isaiah speaks of God's intentions to punish Israel for their sins.   

Your iniquities and the iniquities of your fathers together,” Says the LORD, “Who have burned incense on the mountains And blasphemed Me on the hills; Therefore I will measure their former work into their bosom. (Isaiah 65:7 kjv)

Two issues come to mind when examining the above passage.  First is the 'measure' of SIN that will be hurled against the wicked nation.  Second is the 'amount' or 'former work' that will be thrust upon them

The world today hasn't simply wandered away from the Lord of Hosts, we have turned our backs upon Him and gone running in the opposite direction - doing whatever we pleased and seizing any filthy thing we choose to put our hands on.

While the above did indeed address the sins of the ancient nation, they apply to us as well.   Have we not forsaken God's gracious LAW?  Aren't our once grand cities now crumbling into ruins because we have lived only for the moment?  Even our churches are far from God.  They have embraced the Gay Authority and now claim church membership alone is sufficient to save.

Whatever happened to the blood shed by Christ upon the cross?  

Many churches now deny its efficacy - its necessity.  

Many churches now deny the Bible is the Word of God.    

In other words, we are in active rebellion against God.  How much more will it take to fill the 'measure' of wickedness so as to inspire God to justice? 

I think its probably a good guess that the 'measure' is nearly full.   The level of wickedness is nearly at the top of the 'measure'.

What we CAN do is REPENT of our sins.  What we CAN do is warn others to do the same.  Will God wink at SIN in the midst of His people today?   HE will not.   We must repent.....all of us....while there is still time.

that's me, hollering from the choir loft...  (Isaiah 6:9-10)

Edited February 12 by choir loft

[Michael37]

24 minutes ago, choir loft said:

What we CAN do is REPENT of our sins.  What we CAN do is warn others to do the same.  Will God wink at SIN in the midst of His people today?   HE will not.   We must repent.....all of us....while there is still time.

Yes, much we can do

1. Ephesians 5:16 (King James Version):

   “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

2. Colossians 4:5 (King James Version):

   “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”

3. Psalm 90:12 (King James Version):

   “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”

However, to summarise the context of this thread on God-given doomsday prophecies, His Day of Reckoning will come.

[Scott Free]

On 2/8/2024 at 2:22 PM, Keras said:

The rest of the world’s peoples will organise a One World Government, as their leaders have gone. 10 regions will be established, each led by a President. It will not be long before one will assume full dictatorial powers.  Then the rest of the end time prophesies unfold.

"Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised."  Hebrews 10:35-36

[Keras]

Most of us are probably not as interested as we should be in end times issues. Perhaps we have no intention of changing our views before the Return of Jesus, or death takes us away from it all. If it turns out that we die before Christ returns, then what is the difference? Would you really want to stand in His presence and admit you were not concerned about the truths taught in His Word? But what if you are still here during the Great Tribulation?

 It is clear, from the Bible, that God does want His servants to be aware of His plans and be prepared, physically and spiritually for what must come.

Titus 2:13 tells us what we are waiting for: the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ. His coming will be seen by all, accompanied by a trumpet blast heard around the world. Those who say that there will be a “secret coming” before that event, a “rapture” have no Biblical justification for such a thing to happen. There will be a group, the elect, who will be taken to a place of safety, on earth, during the 3½ year Tribulation period.    Revelation 12:6.

The Church will still be on earth when Jesus returns. Otherwise, we would not need to be exhorted to continue with righteous attitudes and activities until He comes.2Timothy 4:1-8,     1 Peter 1:13 & 4:12-13 & 5:1-4, 1 Corinthians 4:5, James 5:7-8, 1 Thess. 3:13, Philip. 1:9-11.

A Scripture passage often pointed to as a “rapture” text is 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. But that plainly refers to the Return of Jesus. Paul describes those in Jerusalem ‘rising to meet Him in the air’ Firstly, this is simply a meeting, as He descends, and secondly this seems to be a transportation, similar to what Philip experienced, Acts 8:39

As we are now very close to the time when God will act on earth in order to fulfil His plans for His creation, careful study of Bible prophecy can inform us of end time events, even  some timing is given to us. Don’t be one who is ignorant of coming events or worse still, have an apathetic attitude. What will Jesus say to you?

1 Corinthians 1:7-9 There is indeed no single gift you lack, while you wait expectantly for our Lord, Jesus Christ to reveal himself. He will keep you firm to the end without reproach until that Day. It is God Himself who called you to share in the life of His Son and God keeps faith.