Hope is Coming

As this new year begins within a world full of chaos, we have the blessed hope of knowing that Jesus Christ will be returning soon. Jesus is coming! Let our hearts be filled with joy at this wonderful news! Even when all may seem dark and hopeless, place your hope in Jesus. Jesus is at the helm, and just as it says in Psalm 2:10-12, he will rid all of those who oppose him.  

Psalm 2:10-12 

"Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him."

The Lord's plan is unfolding rapidly before our very eyes. The watchmen are sending out the warning calls to all who will hear.  Disaster awaits for those who choose to ignore the warnings and choose not to believe in the Lord Almighty. His divine judgment is coming; Time is short. Jesus Christ will be returning soon. The Blind will continue to be blind, but those whose eyes are open look up and pay attention to the signs. Although we do not know the hour or the day of Christ's return, the prophetic words of the Bible are coming to fruition.

God is speaking to all people, and they need to heed His warning. The people of this nation have pushed God to the side. They have scoffed and mocked God, and they have rebelled against God. Just as it says in the book of Genesis chapter 6 during the time of Noah, this world is filled with corruptness, evil, and wickedness. 

Gen 6:11-12

"Clearly, “the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth” 

The people of this nation have become like Sodom and Gomorrah, evil and wicked. As it says in 2 Peter 2:6, as a result of their evil and wickedness, God will destroy them. God did destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah and reduced them to a heap of ashes.

2 Peter 2:6

"and if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes, having made them an example to those who would live ungodly lives thereafter;"

Just as the Israelites refused to listen to God, so have the people of this nation refused to listen to God's word. They only want to listen to what gives them satisfaction and pleasure. And just as the Israelites were warned of God's wrath to come by the prophets, so have many church leaders and watchmen been warning people of this generation of what is to come if they do not believe in Jesus Christ and repent. As it says in Jeremiah 3:21, "For they have chosen crooked paths and have forgotten the LORD their God." Just as the Israelites have forgotten God, so has this nation, for matter this world.

God repeatedly warned Israel of the wrath that was to come if they did not repent. God's words ring true for everyone that is rebellious and lawless now. They need to repent, or disaster awaits around the corner; For no other gods can save you, no politician can save you, nor can any person save you.  Only God can save you from the wrath that is to come. God is your only hope. He will guide and protect you from the wolves. Look to your great Shepherd quickly before it is too late and you are devoured. 

Those who hear God and obey Him will escape the wrath that is to come; But, rebel against God, and there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, and you will not escape the great tribulation that is to come.

There is only one savior, and His name is Jesus. And there is only One hope, and that hope is Jesus Christ. Jesus is the great Shepherd that can guide you, comfort you, care for you and heal you. As it says in 2 Chronicles 7, if you call out His name, repent of your sins, turn to Him, and ask Him to come into your heart and life, He will hear you, and your faith in Him will save you. 

2 Chronicles  7:14

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for Your Word. Thank you for Your Son Jesus and the gift of salvation, Thank you for Your mercy and grace. We pray that seeds of hope will be planted and people who do not know You may come to know You, repent, and be saved. We pray that the ice will melt around frozen hearts that have chosen a path of rebellion and lawlessness. May they see the Light and Hope in You before Your wrath comes upon the world. 

In Jesus Name. 

Amen.

Pray you all have a blessed New Years!

Carol Moore

Watchmen

 

Words written by Kay Arthur in 1993 are ringing true at this very moment...

"Things are changing, and they are changing very rapidly. And in the midst of these changes, there's confusion, there's chaos, there's conflict.
The very foundations of our society are crumbling. If we are going to survive the holy judgment of God -which is here in part and yet is to come in greater measure -then you need to do two things.
First, you need to know what never changes. It is God and His Word.
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He will never change; His character will never change. And it is because of this that God, in His righteousness, will have to judge our iniquity. America cannot continue the way it is going without experiencing the just judgment of God.
God cannot alter the Word which has gone out from His lips. What God has said must come to pass.
"Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,[b] 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
This is what we are failing to share with our world, and we must share it. God has set us as watchmen upon the wall, and if we as His children see God's sword of judgment coming and do not warn the people, the sword will surely come, but their blood shall be upon our hands: “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me." Ezekiel 3:17
Our young people need a wholesome dose of the "fear of God" in them, as does the rest of our nation- "the fear of the LORD is to hate evil" (Proverbs 8:13)
Oh, Beloved, where are the watchmen to sound God's trumpet and warn the people? What are you doing as His watchman on the wall to let people know who God is and what His Word says? "
~ Kay Arthur

Times are so uncertain, but what is certain is the wickedness of this world is on a fast forward throttle. We are quickly approaching the times such as the days of Noah. Jesus warned us in Luke 17:26-27, “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all." And as the author, Kay Arthur, states things are chaotic, confusing, and there is much conflict in the world. 

Presently, there are many people oblivious or people who have refused to believe the Good News. They cling to fear, rebellion, self-centeredness, and false messages of hope.

But we Christians know that God is in control and that He is our hope, and He is the Master Planner. We, as Christians, must stand firm. We must blow the trumpet and sound the warning to all who will hear. For, we do not know who God has called. We must let people know who God is and what His Word says. We must let people know that Jesus is coming. Judgment is coming. Repent and turn to the Lord. We must be faithful watchers on the wall and faithfully serve our Master Planner.

O Mighty God,

You are sovereign and in control. No obstacle or person can hinder Your master plan. Help us focus on You, Your message, Your story, and not the ways and blights of this world. Help us be obedient, faithful watchers on the wall sounding the trumpet to warn others of what is to come if they don't repent and turn to You. Help us boldly share Your message and Your plan.

We praise you, adore you, and thank you.

In Jesus' Name.

Amen.

May you all have a blessed weekend.

Carol