Last (End) Days Readiness: Watching or Lethargy and Complacency?

Are You Awake & Are You Watching?

“Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them.” -Luke 12:37 (ESV)

The cares of this life can be consuming to one’s purpose and direction. They can cause you to say, think and do things that are irrational and illogical based on current affairs. And the current affairs manifest themselves in the chaos and turmoil that the world is experiencing right before our eyes. Many things including people can derail us from the truth found only in God’s word. To be found only in following Jesus, counting the cost of our discipleship along the way. Are we one of His or in tune primarily with worldly things?  

The Lord commands us in His word to be constantly watching for the signs of His return so we can be ready and not ashamed or lacking in spiritual fervor. He calls on us to be awake and not be found sleeping. We are to be constantly looking for signs in the Sun, moon and stars including the roaring of the sea and the perplexity of the nations. We are to be looking and heeding the signs in nature. Signs in our economies. Signs in our culture and society. Signs in the geopolitical arena. We are to be watching and awake at all times. There will be no excuses if you are found sleeping!

Watching involves noticing what’s happening around you, locally and in the world. We are not to be complacent about the things of God nor in avoiding looking for the signs of His return. We are commanded to be on 24×7 watch – like a watchman (but certainly we are to take time for physical sleep). We Christians can’t afford to take days off from knowing what is occurring in the heavens and earth. Why? So we can tell others – loved ones and friends, warning them for the things coming upon the earth.

Watchman and those that watch (all Christians) should know what they’re watching for so we must keep ourselves immersed in God’s word so we can discern truth from deception and lies. We must never falter in this or we leave ourselves open to deceit and the lies that now encompass the people and nations of the earth. Additionally, please be aware that widespread deception across the spectrum of mankind affairs is waxing worse and worse, especially in the church where God’s true and righteous truths are being kept from the ears of those attending. Accommodation and convenience and doing good are the topics of the day in our “houses of worship”.

“But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” -Luke 21:34-36 (ESV)

Jesus tells us in His word to also not be bogged down with the cares of this life. We are to be ready, awake at all times and praying. We can’t keep our heads buried in the dirt because we don’t think His coming is soon or at all. 

It’s time to also be prepared for we are assuredly in the last (end) days before Jesus returns, and I myself do not want to be found sleeping. Remember, Peter, James and John in the Garden? They were asked by Jesus to watch and pray. Mark 14:34-42. What did they do? They fell asleep! Are you asleep today? Are you only half watching? Or maybe you are in the 75% watching club. Not good enough! These days demand 100% uptime watch, alertness and preparation for His return. No taking days off cause we don’t want to hear, see and know the terrible things going on in the world. We must instead have a heart and head of preparedness in knowing God’s word and aware of what He said to watch out for and what is currently taking place all over the globe.

STo where are you at today? Half-heartedly watching? A part-time watcher? Too many cares in your life: work, friends, family, recreation or entertainment? Remember, one day you will stand before the Lord. You and only you. Not you and your spouse or family. You and you alone. Are you ready to stand before the Son of Man and have you been a good watchman? Tough questions that really demand tough and real answers.

“There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26- men fainting from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27- Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28- But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” -Luke 21:25-28 (NASB)

 

-BPWatcher, Internet Preacher and Bible Prophecy Watchman

“Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?” -2 Peter 3:11-12

GIVE ALMIGHTY GOD ALL THE GLORY FOR HE IS KING and HE IS LORD!

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Have You Considered Where You Will Spend Eternity?

Who Ponders This Question, Who Plans for This Reality?

“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.” -Col 3:2-3 (KJV)

Every day we face the growing threat of a hostile world against people of all nations and especially against Christians. We live in dangerous times not knowing if we will emerge alive from a concert or gathering. From a shopping mall or a restaurant. These increasing perilous times should cause us to pause and think about what death will mean to me. Am I ready? Have I prepared? Have you prepared?

Yes, a negative, not pleasant topic today and one most people tend to sweep under the rug and hope it will never happen to them or they just plain put off thinking and talking about it. Even Christians whisk it away for it is not pleasant to even consider. Folks, I have some news for you … death is no respecter of persons, and it knows no time clock, nor does it care what is on your schedule to do or even who you are, how wealthy you are or any high-level position/status you hold.

It can come swiftly and without warning or it can come slowly with much time to think. I think it’s time for all of us to give clear thinking to eternity and what the term “forever” means as it applies to you and me.

You see it is given man one time to die and then the judgment – Heb 9:27. Friends, there is no alternate meaning to this nor are there additional places to work-off your sin so you can finally make it into heaven. Nope, notta and none. If you embrace that teaching, you have been severely lied to and deceived. Unfortunately, millions have fallen headlong and believed this doctrine of demons. Let’s put the finger on this falsehood — I am thinking of purgatory (Catholicism) and the tremendous deception this has played on people over the centuries. Purchasing worthless indulgences, the same. These are false hopes and tricks of the Devil to steer you towards a final destination into Hell! If you think this untrue then just keep believing in them and you may find yourself in a very warm, tormenting and dark place.

Jesus Christ is our only hope and He is the only door we must pass through to enter His rest. But we must believe in Him, confess our sins and then turn away from evil, wickedness and the sins that easily beset us. To turn away means to amend our ways and not just give lip service to our King.  Eternity is final and the door is closed once we pass from this life. Our fate is sealed and there will be no changes or no extras; it’s final so we must be prepared. You may ask when…? I say it could be today or tomorrow or any day.

-> Death is a One Time event! Meaning whatever state you are in while here in the body, is the one you will enter eternity with. Saved or unsaved. Forgiven of your sins or die in your sins. Your choice, but as they say you had better choose wisely!

 

The many mass shootings or extreme weather conditions ramping up across the world (and especially here in America) … well, how much time did the people caught up in these events have to get right with God (if they weren’t to begin with)? ZERO!! How much time and thought did they have? ZERO! None, as they were running for their lives! Death came quickly and without notice – then their life eternal decisions previous to this were “locked in” and eternity the only thing before them. Have you ever thought about your destination and where you would end up once death comes knocking at your door? Sure, it’s not a nice thought but one we all must seriously face whether we like it or not.

Friends, it’s time to think smartly and consider these words carefully. We will either go to heaven and be with the Lord or we will enter hell and be in eternal torment, flame, and darkness. It’s your choice and one you must make today for death knows no time, person, or position.

“Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15- And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lordchoose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”   -Joshua 24:14-15 (ESV)

Last thought on this – read about the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. In his life, he thought he was much better off than the beggar Lazarus and gave no thought to his eternal destination so when he died he ended up in hell with full consciousness, ability to feel pain, and had all his memories intact (to play over and over for all eternity). Notice, no account of any make-up place  -purgatory- was mentioned. (Friends, get away from the many false teachings of the Catholic church as they will drag you into Hell and you will have no option to escape).  Their religion (not Christianity) brainwashes people into believing the Catholic reinterpretation of God’s word is the only interpretation.

Read the account of the rich man and Lazarus many times and examine your life to ensure your eternal planning in the here and now will not throw you in the wrong place at the door of eternity.

It’s now time for you and me to decide on these things. Not tomorrow or next week for they may never come. Today is the Day of Salvation in Christ Jesus.

You have only but two choices:

  1.  Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and live a holy and righteous life focusing on the things above or
  2.  Live according to the world’s ways forsaking and rejecting the Lord as your only Lord and Savior.

Seriously, it’s our choice but remember what path we take today will determine our destiny in eternity – Matt 7:13-14. So … what’s it going to be?  Eternity in heaven or hell? Now’s the time folks to serve the Lord or the world, today’s the Day of Salvation. There are no other options, no other choices. Soon will be the Day of Redemption – at the rapture of His Bride. Believe, confess and repent in the Lord Jesus Christ.

“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. 17- For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18- He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” -John 3:16-18 (KJV)

 

-BPWatcher, Internet Preacher, and Bible Prophecy Watchman

JESUS CHRIST –  HE IS LORD!

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Day and Night All of Creation Speaks of Almighty God … There Will Be No Excuses

The Heavens Declare His Glory!

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2- Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3- There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4- Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,” -Psa 19:1-4 (ESV)

Distractions are everywhere these days and the ploy of the Enemy of our souls is to get your eyes off faith, off Almighty God, off the Bible (His holy word to use) and engaged in the stuff of the world. From social networking to media, to the movie industry, to worldly music, to everything but the firm belief of the existence of Almighty God, society today is plagued by distractions, false religions and vain philosophies.

Most peoples faith is non-existent, or inactive, or shoved aside by the pleasures our environment. We spend little time on bolstering our faith in Jesus Christ through the reading of His word, prayer, meditation in Him. But we spend endless time in front of our TVs, computers, tablets, smart phones and let’s not forget all the “wasted” time in Facebook posting/reading activities. Satan’s strategic, cunning, and sneaky methods have proven very effective to a Godless and faithless mankind.

God’s word says that the heavens declare the glory and therefore the sure and firm existence of God. Day after day, His witness in the sky – sun, moon and stars – is clear and evident. In fact, they echo forth speech that I am sure is spiritual in nature and our spirit, if in tune with God and/or sincerely seeking Him, will clearly hear.

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19- because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20- For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” -Romans 1:18-20 (NASB)

The Bible is replete with many verses that state that God is to be known by His glory in the things He has created and He is not kidding about the consequences of our rejection of His presence and Glory.

Friends, if you read these verses and allow your faith in Christ to grow, you will experience knowing God through what He has already created and is shouting at us to believe and witness. He is there, He is here, He is everywhere and our spirits are designed to confirm this and allow our faith to increase.

You see, on the other side of this reality are the consequences of not knowing Him. Based on today’s text, no one will have any excuses for not knowing God Almighty – no valid excuses will be allowed or understood. It’s built in to our DNA, if you will, but many suppress this fact in favor of following mainly the pleasures and faithlessness of our world.

When our name is called to pass into eternity (as we all will one day) our faith while in the body (on the earth) will dictate where our soul will end up. Only two places … heaven or hell! You can believe this now or deny it but when you get there, you will know and then it’s too late to change your mind  if Almighty God and His Son is real or not.

For today is the day of salvation (2 Cor 6:2). Today, friends, not procrastinating until tomorrow or next week for none of us is given the certainty that we will even be alive by supper time tonight! Today is the day for you to decide who you will follow – Jesus Christ (God’s only begotten Son) or the world and it’s corrupt, evil, wicked and lawless ways. We will be judged according to God’s word; His words of life given through the pages of Scripture.

So, the bottom-line question for all of us is … who will we serve, and whose voice will we strive to hear? The Lord’s, through faith in His voice present in the universe or the emptiness and darkness of a world filled with faithlessness and unbelief?

We all have a choice to make today, and every day for the evils of this present world constantly work to derail our faith and get us away from listening to His creation speak the existence and present of His Holy Being.

But salvation does not mean an easy way ahead. Consider these verses found in Luke Chapter 13. We must strive daily to enter His presence for many will take an easier way (wider door) and not make it into His rest. 

“And someone said to Him, “Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?” And He said to them, 24- “Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” -Luke 13:23-24 (NASB)

 

 

-BPWatcher, Internet Preacher and Bible Prophecy Watchman

“Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?”

-2 Peter 3:11-12

GIVE ALMIGHTY GOD ALL THE GLORY FOR HE IS KING and HE IS LORD!

 

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