CO,
Regardless if we are overtly being persecuted for the gospel’s sake (which we will be), or if it is for standing for truth (all that is true is God’s truth), we are as sheep amongst wolves. And, our reactions are to be the same. God could prove me wrong, but I don’t see America surviving this intact - particularly if things get violent, which is seeming more and more likely every day. Our side has been remarkably restrained, and we should continue to be. Christ did not call us to be bloody conquerors for the truth. But, it will not surprise me if much blood is shed before all is said and done. Our country has dark days ahead of it. Beck and Rush articulate this some, but I don’t think they entirely get it because they are not spiritually informed. We know where it is all heading. I haven’t heard Wilkerson’s particular work the Vision but I’ve heard him several times on various recordings. Much of what he says is heart breaking.
I agree that we are to be meek in spirit. And never would a Christian ever “start” the battle. However, they are coming anyway according to the modern day prophets such as David Wilkerson. He actually wrote “An Urgent Message” dated March 23, 2009. He states that and absolutely Earth Shattering Event is coming to America soon and it will of course affect other parts of the world also. He said that it will be so earth shattering that even the Godliest of His people will tremble but they must look to Him as He will protect His own. He also said that as a practical matter, he received from the Lord a message to lay in store at least a 30 day supply of food, necessities and toiletries etc. as the store shelves will be emptied in an hour. His Vision contained the “seeing” of the uprising in the following manner. Most major cities in America will be on fire and New York, where he is, will have at least 1,000 fires. He said it will be like Watts only everywhere. He also stated that it will be the “energy prices” that finally break the American peoples backs and it will precipitate this uprising. He too, said he wished it weren’t so but it is. One of the best things I heard tho was that God has his finger on Obama and that the time of Obama’s end has already been determined (by God) and it will be swift and severe. He reckons that Obama is one of the tools God is using to exact His Judgement against America’s sins. But we also know that the sins of the whole world will be dealt with also. Look for some never before seen major weather events too. I’m just thankful that I belong to Him and His people can be safe under the Shadow of the Wings of the Almighty. God does nothing but that He warns His people through His Prophets!! However it unfolds, the results will be the same - heartbreaking. CO