I'm interested in how Christians here are responding, and what you see is your first priority during these times when the world is confused and fearful at what is taking place.
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So what then do you see as your responsibility, it your personal priority when considering these issues?I think we may be entering the great tribulation. I see them in the process of installing the mark of the beast system. I think there's a good possibility that I'll see a major war, or at least limited action from superpowers against each other.
I will be surprised if I don't witness possibly the untimely death of perhaps billions of people. I think western society is on the verge of collapse and I wouldn't be surprised to see a large meteor strike.
I believe that we are living in the last days of the end of the age of grace. I'm looking forward to the grand finale!
I minister to the Lord day and night; I cry out to the Lord for revival; I go outside my townhouse and praise the Lord, I'm hearing that the neighbors are hearing what I'm singing, which is the gospel; and I'm an active member of this community.So what then do you see as your responsibility, it your personal priority when considering these issues?
I see the increasing determined push for global vaccination as a 'litmus test' for control before the big move to dominate any semblance of freedom won by previous generations. I reflect on scenes from Orwell's 1984, amazed at the parallel.
I also see a phase of the Gospel message building steam which is addressing the false charges against God by God's 'own people'.
As my eyes are opened to the immeasurable immensity of God's love for the inhabitants of Earth I continually seek wisdom, discernment and an instructed tongue along with the capacity to genuinely love those I come in contact with. I am not finding it an easy task to share what burns in my bones when ears are indifferent or opposed or even 'very nice'.
Being removed from the mainstream geographically has in many ways made living in these stressful times, particularly for folk in more populated areas, less stressful, for which I grateful.
I notice the love of many growing cold.....replaced with a pseudo love, both those close and those distant. It appears men have no anchor.
The time is coming when the cities will be too dangerous in which to live. You've had a taste with riots etc not that long ago, and that was in a nation wherein the majority still cherish law and order. What will become of society when Satan takes full control and demons walk the streets in open sight and the general populace no longer care for anyone except self preservation, and are willing to go to any lengths to provide for themselves as a result of food shortages, breakdown of the financial system, no benefits, and widespread civil disobedience?Ditto brother. The coldness has somewhat even creeped into my heart lately Things are so grim and the blind have no clue, many Christians too.
The desire to move back out into the country is something I want badly but, am back and forth on that as, we are to be content in any situation...even prison (Paul?) Do not like where I am now but have been back and forth as to put the house on the market or not. Very indecisive.
Prayer is pretty much my go to for this world, the church and the confused. Soup kitchens and pantry's is where my time is spent but, not allot of opportunities, since Covid, to see the clients one on one anymore. I am even forgetting some of their names.
This walk isn't easy, for sure but...it will be worth it.
Trust Him?The time is coming when the cities will be too dangerous in which to live. You've had a taste with riots etc not that long ago, and that was in a nation wherein the majority still cherish law and order. What will become of society when Satan takes full control and demons walk the streets in open sight and the general populace no longer care for anyone except self preservation, and are willing to go to any lengths to provide for themselves as a result of food shortages, breakdown of the financial system, no benefits, and widespread civil disobedience?
Be assured Nancy, the ratcheting up of difficulties has begun in earnest....and it will not abate for long. We will be challenged everywhere we go even in isolated areas, however, the intensity will be focused in the most populated areas....I see it happening here in Oz.Ditto brother. The coldness has somewhat even creeped into my heart lately Things are so grim and the blind have no clue, many Christians too.
The desire to move back out into the country is something I want badly but, am back and forth on that as, we are to be content in any situation...even prison (Paul?) Do not like where I am now but have been back and forth as to put the house on the market or not. Very indecisive.
Prayer is pretty much my go to for this world, the church and the confused. Soup kitchens and pantry's is where my time is spent but, not allot of opportunities, since Covid, to see the clients one on one anymore. I am even forgetting some of their names.
This walk isn't easy, for sure but...it will be worth it.
Ditto brother. The coldness has somewhat even creeped into my heart lately Things are so grim and the blind have no clue, many Christians too.
The desire to move back out into the country is something I want badly but, am back and forth on that as, we are to be content in any situation...even prison (Paul?) Do not like where I am now but have been back and forth as to put the house on the market or not. Very indecisive.
Prayer is pretty much my go to for this world, the church and the confused. Soup kitchens and pantry's is where my time is spent but, not allot of opportunities, since Covid, to see the clients one on one anymore. I am even forgetting some of their names.
This walk isn't easy, for sure but...it will be worth it.
Be assured Nancy, the ratcheting up of difficulties has begun in earnest....and it will not abate for long. We will be challenged everywhere we go even in isolated areas, however, the intensity will be focused in the most populated areas....I see it happening here in Oz.
Forty years ago I anticipated these things and secured the small parcel of land I now live on.
Foresight re building events even at this late hour will not be a cause for regret.
My first priority is to Praise Him every moment...and with that is to keep my eyes on Him. I won't allow fear to consume me because this world is not what I live for.I'm interested in how Christians here are responding, and what you see is your first priority during these times when the world is confused and fearful at what is taking place.
I don't think we are quite there yet. Jesus spoke of the beginning of sorrows in which there are wars, strife, pestilence, earthquakes, tidal waves, storms etc, all increasing in frequency and in intensity. I think that's where we are. It's going to get a lot worse. I certainly believe those four angels are loosening their grip on the winds of strife. I actually believe that this covid thing with it's lockdowns and restrictions, is God offering His people an opportunity. He's saying," I've locked you away from your golf courses, your theaters, your favorite restaurants, your bowling alleys and sports stadiums, your vacations and your sight seeing and your pleasure seeking, fun parks, and thrill rides. Have I got your attention yet?" Which thought inspired this thread topic. So now you are stuck at home and have all these restrictions and that's being made against your freedoms and even your independent health choices, what are you doing about it? The choices are many, but there's only one right one.I think we may be entering the great tribulation.
I agree with the above, that the mechanisms for enforcing any kind of legislation are probably already sufficiently implemented to enforce religious worship in accordance with what will become the popular demand of all nations. Yes, you read right. Think about that in relation to Revelation 13.I see them in the process of installing the mark of the beast system
I'm interested in how Christians here are responding, and what you see is your first priority during these times when the world is confused and fearful at what is taking place.
John the Baptist, king David, the apostle Paul, and Jesus Himself and numerous others such as Jonah (who was in lockdown in a fish) and Elijah, spent time in the wilderness. It was there they reconnected with their God, and were empowered to continue the fight. I remember 45 years ago God sent me to a city in NZ to work and live. I didn't know Him at the time, I didn't go there in obedience, but mere providence. It was there, where I had no family, no friends, and yet had all I thought I needed, that Jesus came and found me. What I'm saying in this thread to all Christians everywhere... Don't waste this opportunity. It may be your last.I think im just being called to survive for now
Soon there will be no need to watch the news in order to know what is taking place in the world. The crisis of the coming evil will be at your doorstep soon enough. You will but need to step outside to witness the war against righteousness. Now we have a window of opportunity. We can still share the gospel to our neighbors and friends and family. Eventually, they too will betray us. But their blood will not be required at your hand for you have warned them.Hello Blacklit,
Hardly ever watch the news.
(If I watched the news every morning when getting up it would just be a bunch of things of the world itself that doesn't much feed the spirit, it is unfortunate for people who have problems in our nation USA, or any other nation for that matter because the whole world itself: Is filled with Gods Creations who are living and making choices freely on their own according even down to what is presented on the television screen ( Do watch tv sometimes but not the news very rarely).
The world has been reconciled to God, and there are many choices for individuals to make.
Understanding that there is no escaping death which come with-in a certain amount of time often has people searching for the things in the world to bring them happiness that may be fleeting after the moment of obtaining it, may lead them to the light that shines through the darkness.
Thank you for reading,
With Love in Christ,
Matthew G.
We are definitely on the road. I agree we are not in it, though I think we are so close that this could change almost overnight.I don't think we are quite there yet. Jesus spoke of the beginning of sorrows in which there are wars, strife, pestilence, earthquakes, tidal waves, storms etc, all increasing in frequency and in intensity. I think that's where we are. It's going to get a lot worse. I certainly believe those four angels are loosening their grip on the winds of strife. I actually believe that this covid thing with it's lockdowns and restrictions, is God offering His people an opportunity. He's saying," I've locked you away from your golf courses, your theaters, your favorite restaurants, your bowling alleys and sports stadiums, your vacations and your sight seeing and your pleasure seeking, fun parks, and thrill rides. Have I got your attention yet?" Which thought inspired this thread topic. So now you are stuck at home and have all these restrictions and that's being made against your freedoms and even your independent health choices, what are you doing about it? The choices are many, but there's only one right one.
I agree with the above, that the mechanisms for enforcing any kind of legislation are probably already sufficiently implemented to enforce religious worship in accordance with what will become the popular demand of all nations. Yes, you read right. Think about that in relation to Revelation 13.