Posted on 01/27/2021 4:35:36 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
These troubled days, one question burns at the center of every believer who adheres to the pre-Trib view of the Rapture. I’ve heard it many times through personal conversation and email ”How long will it be until the Lord says ‘enough is enough’ and calls us home?”
I’ve asked it myself on more than one occasion. But I’ve long since put the question somewhere closer to the back of my thinking. The reason, I suspect, is because I’ve finally got it through my hard head that our Lord wants me to prioritize efforts toward completion of the assignment He has given me while in this life.
Heaven’s bottom line is that I wouldn’t be here during these increasingly troubled times if there is no purpose, according to my Creator. Knowing that He has promised to take us to our homes He has been preparing for us is a comforting truth He’s expressed numerous times in His Holy Word. The more firmly we trust Him to keep that promise, the greater the comfort. Now is the time to trust and get on down that pathway He wants us to follow.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5–6)
All that said, there is certainly justification, in my view, for the angst-ridden question: How long, oh Lord? How long will believers have to be subjected to the proliferating end-times evil assaulting society and culture? When will God say “enough is enough” and have His Son step out on the clouds of glory and shout “Come up here!”?
Jesus, while speaking to His immediate disciples on the Mount of Olives, gave the very first indicator to look for that would lead to all other signals of His Second Advent. He said that there would be great deception and many deceivers on the scene at the end of the age. The cumulative indicators of His Second Coming, he addressed a little later in His discourse.
And when ye shall see all these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your head, for your redemption draweth nigh. (Luke 21:28)
Can anyone legitimately deny that we have in recent months and years witnessed deception that is in our faces during every news broadcast, podcast, or electronic and print forum? The mainstream media, both news and entertainment, have been purveyors of their special brand of this indicator. Deception and deceivers pervade and permeate our lives each and every news cycle.
The former president who just left office properly termed the deceptive practices of journalists “fake news.” Paul the apostle said the following of such that will be prevalent as the Lord’s return nears:
But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived (2 Timothy 3:13, NKJV)
With the daily diatribes by all the mainstream media that consistently lied, thus brought to the office of president a candidate many consider an imposter because of what they believe to be election fraud, the New King James version certainly seems to fit. Deception of the sort Jesus and Paul pronounced upon the end-times generation seems quite appropriate.
Jesus’ words that times would be just like in the days of Noah and of Lot make it seem to many prophecy watchers as if He was speaking specifically of these very days that make us ask: “How long, oh Lord?”
Observing the anger and destruction of the thugs who burned down much of America’s cities during 2020 brings into sharp focus the words in Genesis chapter 6: “violence filled the whole earth.” Assessing the state of our nation and the world in the matter of the satanic forces normalizing what was a few years ago aberrant sexual behavior and deviancy quickly brings realization that the days of Lot prophesied by the Lord Jesus are quite likely the days we’re currently living in.
At last count, there are twenty-seven nations where gay marriage is legal. The Sodom level of sexual immorality and deviancy has just in recent years reached a zenith. Gay rights and all attendant to the perversions it has wrought, such as transgenderism, have torn apart society and culture and done irreparable harm to foundational morality. The youth of America and the world have been victim of inculcation by Sodom-like organizations such as the LBGQTI. The family and its traditional stability have been vitally diminished.
Every day, believers who are paying attention and have the truth of Christ’s words in their spiritual hearts say, “How long, oh Lord?” We’re wise to read again and again the words by our Lord while thinking on this question we’re are asking.
I know all the arguments from those who hold vehemently to the seminary line about the Olivet Discourse being for the Jews only, so don’t write hotly accusing me of misinterpreting these words recorded here. I believe the fig tree here refers to Israel. I believe Jesus is speaking of His next catastrophic intervention into mankind’s evil history–the Rapture. I believe He addresses to some extent the answer to our question of “how long?”.
Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. (Matthew 24:32–36)
Be assured and comforted! Our Lord’s words in Luke 21:28 are almost certainly for this generation!
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Lama, lama, lama...gonna get way worse. Gird yourself, persevere, lift one another up.
I lean towards the fig tree being Jerusalem
Nonetheless definitely a lot of strange things happening
I’d like to see some Psalm 2 passages applied in these times.
Another great post. Time is short.
Thought you might enjoy this if you’ve never seen it.
Here is a 4 part series expressed in a movie form according to Scriptures, concerning these last days of the church age dispensation.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s8a4fiqfADU
A thief in the night
Set in the early 1970’s, this is one of the most and widely viewed motion pictures of all time. A Thief in the Night tells the story of Patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future. She meets and marries a young man and her life seems great, until one morning she awakens to find her husband gone and the radio reporting that millions of people have mysteriously disappeared. As dramatic, earth shaking events begin to unfold around her, Patty realizes she is living in the End Times spoken of in biblical prophecy. Adventure and suspense build to a climax in this powerful gripping film.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7jVU0m73iQk
A distant thunder
The second movie in the end times series from Russ Doughten finds Patty on the run as she tries to elude the evil forces of UNITE. Throughout this movie she lives as a fugitive trying to hide from the ever increasing trouble around her. This is a follow up to the movie, “A Thief In the Night” and also has two other movies in the series, “Image of the Beast” and “The Prodigal Planet”.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V5HJfLxjcxo
Image of the beast
The third movie in the end times series from Russ Doughten features the evil forces of UNITE as they continue to track down the defectors of the new one world government. A small band of fugitives try to survive during this tribulation time. This movie is a follow up to the movies, “A Thief In the Night” and “A Distant Thunder with one more movie in the series, “The Prodigal Planet.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jCbi-JdEQJk
The prodigal planet
In a world devastated by nuclear holocaust, a small underground resistance network battles the terrifying empire of the antichrist. The Bowl Judgments are poured out onto the earth. God’s sovereignty can no longer be denied, and His divine protection covers His faithful remnant. Part four of the classic Mark IV Pictures prophecy drama series.
Ironic that you mention Psalm 2.
I prayed that and Psalm 37 yesterday.
Psalm 58 certainly applies as well.
A Thief in the Night is a great series.
Ferris approves I believe!
Thanks for the ping. Good read.
It was instrumental in my early years having come to Jesus 35 years ago. From that point having viewed this series I’ve had an interest in prophecy ever since.
Its a great witnessing tool when explaining the plan of God to new converts.
Yes Psalm 58 and also 59- powerful.
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A related and favorite chapter of mine has always been Isa. 40.;as to the nations and God’s sovereignty.
Some surmise that He is waiting for His bride to make herself ready - and she is far from ready.
There is some scripture to support this.......I don’t know......
Thanks for this post!
My personal take is that focusing on end times is a distraction from repentance and sanctification. With the several complex scenarios associated with end times literature it also, in my opinion, makes God seem like some kind of divine Rube Goldberg (for those old enough to understand the reference). Further, far from being an evangelistic tool, I know that it has been a roadblock for many people. Finally, at my age I’ll be seeing Jesus within the next 10-15 years. That’s all I need to know.
For those of you who remember Dr. Gene Scott, remember his words, “ Cheer Up Saints, It’s Gonna get Worse.”
There is nothing wrong with asking the Lord to come even while we are working at our appointed tasks. Even so Come Lord Jesus! Maranatha
If anyone is interested Sonlife Broadcasting has just begun a weekly series on the Book of Revelation. Its on right now. Available on radio, cable, satellite and the internet.
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Christ is the one that makes us ready. Only He can present us as a pure spotless Bride at His coming. He is not waiting on us but waiting on His perfect timing. Trust in Him
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