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MESSAGE RECEIVED:

“Brother, what is your take on the Rapture of the church? My wife and I are stuck in this discussion. I know we have to be ready always and all the time as Jesus said in Luke12:40 but how do you address this rapture correctly? Thank you brother.”

REPLY:

Yes, we know He’s coming and He calls us to live ready…. so many people who spend endless hours trying to figure out WHEN He’s coming, aren’t even ready to meet Him. See Luke 21:34-36. Personally, I spend more time prayerfully laboring in Christ’s grace to see His people rooted and grounded in Him and therefore ever “ready” to meet Him. See Colossians 1:28.

“And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.” 1 Chronicles 12:32

The fact that the technology to carry out the plans of the NWO is now in place, seems to indicate that these are “the times and the seasons” of Christ’s return. More important than knowing the timing is living in an abiding, fruit-bearing relationship with Christ (John 15). Jesus repeatedly commanded us to be “ready” at ALL times. If we aren’t living “ready” to meet Him in the time of peace we’ve had, that’s a testament to our own evil hearted sinful rebellion and the need for true repentance (Luke 12:40; 21:34-36). | Fresh Start with God

GOD is in control saints, not man, especially not His enemies whom He told us He’s actually laughing at!!!!! Read Psalm 2 to see what’s going on right now!!!! BAM.  The Most High Ruleth in the Kingdom of Men

No man knows the day nor the hour of Christ’s return and yet we will and do presently know “the times and the seasons” of His return and to be “ready.”

“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” Matthew 24:36

“But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.” 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

Just because someone has concluded that Jesus is coming on a certain day, in a certain month, and in a certain year, doesn’t mean anyone else is obligated to buy the lie they’ve gullibly bought! Be ready at all times is what Jesus taught! (Luke 12:40; 21:34-36, etc.)

Beguilers who Use Continual Hysteria

Many today in ministry and leadership, those with vast audiences, speak of many lofty things. Their messages sizzle, and entice. They grab the attention of the masses and perpetuate them on a continuum of tuning in. Actually, that’s the intended business plan – to procure and to secure an ever-increasing audience. Yet, if we’re caught up in a whirlwind of for example, end times signs, etc., and yet not becoming more rooted and grounded in Christ, humbly submitted to Him with an heart of flesh, what good is the abundance of knowledge? See Matthew 18:3-4. Many who today have vast knowledge of the working of Satan and his human agents and their temporal kingdoms, will wind up in hell for their neglect of remaining intimately in fellowship with the Bridegroom as one of the wise virgins (Matthew 25:1-13).

“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” Matthew 25:13

False ministries are known in that they simply are not grounding their audience in Christ – in a cross bearing, abiding relationship with the Savior (Luke 9:23-24; John 15:1-6, etc.). It’s all shallow. They do not seek to make God’s people ready for the return of the KING by soundly establishing them in Him – on His stated (cross) terms (Ephesians 5:25-27; Colossians 1:28; 2:6-7; 1 John 2:24-3:3; Revelation 19:7-8, etc.). | Rooted and Grounded in Christ

Isn’t it interesting how popular these ministries are today? Well, they know exactly what hot buttons to push to get people to support, to fund their endeavor. And it’s working, for now. Judgment Day is on the way.

So many today are willing to ravenously tune into and support that which tickles their ears, stimulates their senses. They get caught up in the tingle, the sizzle of hot news if you will, stirring their emotions in various directions. Yet, so few support Christ’s authentic under-shepherds who are known in that they labor daily to soundly ground His precious sheep in His truth and love, equipping them for “the work of the ministry” (Ephesians 4:11-15). Note the divinely instilled, stated goal of the our LORD’s apostle Paul concerning establishing, rooting His people into Christ:

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:” Colossians 2:6-10

HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT BEING OVERLY PREOCCUPIED, ENTHRALLED, CONSUMED WITH THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES NEGATES AND CEASES THE RICH FRUITFULNESS THE LORD ORDAINS to be produced in our lives?… A FRESH READING OF THE BEAUTIFUL WORDS OF OUR LORD JESUS RECORDED IN JOHN 15:1-16 WILL BRING REFRESHING TO YOUR HEART DISCIPLE OF CHRIST.

A lot of date setting is based on numerology. Garbage. This is why SO VERY MANY dates have come and gone with no manifestation of what the date setter(s) promised was going to happen. Those who date set are false prophets (Matthew 24:36).

“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” Matthew 24:36

Our eyes must be on Jesus perpetually – “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:1-2). Our attention should not be overly enamored with or focused on mere signs but on the Savior.

OUR concern is simply a daily abiding cross walk with Jesus, period! Those who are paranoid about signs do not know the Savior. What did Jesus say of those who focus on signs? | The Daily Cross

“An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:” Matthew 12:39

Beware of the “blind guides” (Matthew 23) is what Jesus calls them and Isaiah says: “His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. 11 Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. 12 Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine (more intoxicating lies), and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.” Isaiah 56:10-12

“In one breath they are telling you that Jesus is coming soon and in the next they are asking you to purchase 30 year shelf life food so you will be prepared for many disaster‘s that they have made up to frighten many of the older people that are on low income! Lord please protect those that are most vulnerable to these ravenous wolves in sheep’s clothing.” Charles Pray

“How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;” Jeremiah 23:26

FOR THE RECORD: ANY AND ALL MINISTRIES THAT ARE NOT GROUNDING INDIVIDUALS IN CHRIST – DAILY IN THE CROSS, THE WORD, A LIFE OF PRAYER, and a readiness for Christ’s return – ARE ABSOLUTELY PATENTLY FALSE!

The Devil’s False Prophets are Treading Water …. Hoping Their gullible Followers will Continue to Support them in the Face of Their Falsehoods, False Predictions, and Wrong Discernment … The LORD Almighty Interrupted their False Eschatological Timeline as if THEY Control God Instead Him Controlling Them and ALL Things…. and Instead of Repenting, Many of them are Negating the Embarrassment, Refusing to Repent and Come Clean Publicly …

“End times study is a huge distraction from daily discipleship for much of the church.” Chris Surber

Much of end times talk involves speculation, can be very self-serving, and based on self-worship and self-preservation which grounds no one in Christ. Colossians 2:18-19.

Hysteria is Different than Urgency

“And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation (hostile watching): 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:20-21

Think about all the hostile watchers we see today. They go about seeking to figure out the exact timing of Christ’s return, jumping selectively from one ministry to another that is feeding them information that focuses on the timing of the return and not knowing Jesus – being rooted and growing in the knowledge and grace of our LORD (Colossians 2:6-10; Hebrews 13:9; 2 Peter 1:2; 3:18, etc.).

Some are more interested in the timing of Christ’s return than they are in walking with, in being ready to meet Him. They seem more interested in escaping than knowing Jesus, the reason for which He created us (John 17:3). Unless there is repentance, these will not be ready (Luke 21:34-36, etc.).

MODERN DAY FRAUD “PROPHETS” AND “WATCHMEN” EXPOSED RIGHT IN OUR MIDST

“But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.” 2 Peter 1:10

Many fake so-called and self-appointed watchmen complain about the foretold, the prophesied things happening in our nations, governments, and yet do nothing to actually reach the lost. Run.

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Jacob Sanderson poses a very important question:

“What’s more important;

knowledge about end times, or being ready for the end?”

REPLY:

Most end time ministries thrive on hysteria and false predictions and never ground their hearers in what Jesus says is essential for being ready to meet Him and not being shut out. These are the very false prophets Jesus warned us about. (Luke 12:35-40; 21:34-36; Matt. 24-25; 1 John 3:3, etc.)

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Personal Evangelism

Soul Winning is the Work of Every True Disciple of Jesus

“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20

Oh the joy of being privileged to know Him and be called out as His “ambassadors”! As His called out ones, we are sent by Him to make known His glorious Gospel to lost souls for whom He came and bled (1 Tim. 1:15).

“Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.” Philippians 2:16

NO one will saved before becoming greatly convicted of their sin-give them the Law then they will desire Christ (Galatians 3:24; 1 Timothy 1:9-11). The law convicts and brings them to Christ – it serves God’s purpose. We don’t lead them to Christ so much as God’s law convicts and leaves them feeling the reality of their alienation from God – and then they will be prepared to hear the saving Gospel of Christ. This is the New Testament way of winning souls to Jesus.

What’s most important and the biblical model for evangelism, is to give the lost the law of God (10 Commandments), to convict them which in turn will bring them to Christ (Romans 7:12; Galatians 3:24; 1 Timothy 1:7-10). Placating lost souls with scientific arguments in defense of the faith seems to seldom if ever result in a lost sinner coming to the Savior in repentance. It is the law of God that pierces directly into the consciences of men and converts sinners to Christ (Psalms 19:7). When Paul spoke with the secularists of his day on Mars’ Hill he spoke to them of their idolatry (a sin violating the first 2 of the 10 Commandments), called them to repentance, and warned them that Judgment Day was coming (Acts 17:22-34).

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.” Psalms 19:7-8 

Presenting the Word: First the law to cut, to convict, and to expose how wicked the sinner is and deserving of nothing but damnation, THEN the Gospel of Jesus’ saving grace to make the sinner whole amen!

Your communications and ministry are fed and fueled by your personal daily study and knowledge of God’s Word (Proverbs 22:17-21; 2 Timothy 2:15).

Have you ever desired for your friends and family to be present at a gathering of Saints where there was in anointed call to receive Jesus and they were drawn up to be saved? I have. That’s a great desire and yet in the days of those special gatherings of true, Jesus-seeking disciples are becoming more and more limited. Therefore we must be that altar call, that anointed vessel of God who goes to the people and brings them in. God will make it happen in His resurrection life as we consent to daily dying (2 Corinthians 4:10-12).

10 Commandments Evangelism

Keep showing forth His truth, which is marching on in the hearts and lives of all who have ears to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Churches.

Psalms 126:5-6 says:

“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”

Though you see no changes with your physical eyes, remember that “we walk by faith and not by sight” and that His Word never returns void, so keep planting the seed of His Word into the hearts of men even though sometimes it is with tears (Isa. 55:11; Lk. 8:11; 2 Cor. 5:7). You will “doubtless come again with rejoicing.” (Ps. 126:5-6)

“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

Like a lion that conquers and dominates its prey as it pleases, we must unleash the Word of God itself which never returns back to Him void but always accomplishes what He pleases.

God will do His work in the hearts of men, as we send forth His truth in love.

“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:10

What is your personal plan or strategy for reaching lost souls? Are you busy about your Father’s business if seeking to save that which was lost? (Luke 2:49; 19:10)

YOU cannot talk anyone into being saved. Stop trying! You must preach them into being saved – by communicating the Word. Only Christ can save them, not us! Did Jesus say “Go talk people into being saved” or did Jesus command “Go ye into all the world and PREACH the gospel”? (Mark 16:15) The latter of course. Men are born again by the incorruptible Word of God (1 Peter 1:23). We must humble ourselves and cease acting like we can win a soul to Jesus when Christ alone can do such. Yes, He chooses to use us as His very “ambassadors” and yet, that is done by the preaching of the law to convict and saving cross of Christ! (2 Corinthians 5:20)

Men are born again by God via His “incorruptible” Word:

“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” 1 Peter 1:23

Personal testimony from brother Charles:

“To God be the glory in all things for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose! I was saved through my sister in Christ, acting as His hands and feet that shared with me the following Scripture:

“John 14:6-7

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know Him and have seen him.

She was spreading the gospel and upon hearing this my ears were opened, and conviction came through. I say God found me because as a child of God we are just spreading His Word and had I not been His I would not have felt the weight and power in this Scripture. So, in hearing I was made to believe … and in believing became changed in my walk … with Him guiding me. God bless brother!”

Preparation – Armed and Dangerous!

IF a “church” isn’t producing soul winners, it’s being led by a wolf! (Ephesians 4:11-12)

How can a local assembly of believers see the LORD add to the church when the hireling(s) leading them have no concern for Christ’s Great Commission mandate to preach the whole Word of the Gospel which will result in the LORD saving souls? (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20)

Remembering the 2 “R”s of the Gospel: Repent, Receive Jesus. -“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Acts 20:21)

Personally, I carry King James Bibles, good Gospel tracts, small books, booklets, etc. in my car at all times. The LORD uses them mightily to teach. After ministering to a saint in Christ or a lost person, I always send them away with something appropriate for them to read. I off a KJB Bible to believers if I find out they don’t have one and/or give them one of the books to assist in deepening their walk with Jesus. To the lost, I give a Bible, tracts, and/or a booklet that pertains to them being saved.

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Many a Christian is possessed with the false notion that God needs people-instead of the fact that people need God! Repent. God is the only self-existent One! Jesus is not a sap! He walked away from many- and told you to do the same! (Matthew 10:16; 13:58) The LORD begs no mere man, sinner, to come to Him. He invites but never begs! (Matthew 11:28-30). Rebellion is a choice HE gave them! If they want to rebel, SHAKE OFF THE DUST AND MOVE ON! That’s what Christ did and told you to do! (Matthew 7:6; 10:14)

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Are YOU “ready”? 

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” 1 Peter 3:15

Are you “ready” or not “ready”?

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15    

Case for Scripture Memory:

“Let mine hear RETAIN thy words.” Proverbs 4:4

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Apostasy

Eating the Fat, and Drinking the Sweet! [podcast]


Mourning Trumps Merriment in Christ’s Kingdom

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I’d like to walk in Your bless-ed joy, filling my life to overflowing, no matter what’s transpiring. LORD, I ask You to do Your deeper work in my heart, in my life. Please set apart my life to truly glorify You, being full of the fruits of Your righteousness. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

Everyone desires the joy of the LORD, right? Yes, yet only those who are willing to devour His Word – to get it into their hearts and keep it flowing into their hearts, will experience that great joy of the LORD which is our strength! In context, the joy of the LORD is the strength of those who read it, hear it, embrace it, adhere to it, and keep it flowing into their mind and heart daily! (Nehemiah 8:8, 10)

“So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly (directly), and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. … 10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:8, 10

After they had feasted on God’s Word, the elders of Israel said to them: You are now full of the Word. Now “Go your way”, that is, go home and be blessed to “send portions” of the bounty of the LORD you’ve been filled with today to overflowing. “Freely ye have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8) Let your cup run over and bless others! Let your light shine into others, may your cup run over onto others, to bless them with the bountiful blessings of the LORD you have received.

We have to eat the fat and drink the sweet of the Word of God to be filled with the joy of the LORD which is our strength!

“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16

Nourishing the Body of Christ

“If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.” 1 Timothy 4:6

DO people know they can find the rich treasures of God’s Word when they walk into your life, when they visit your social media page? (Colossians 3:16) Will they be “nourished” by the milk and meat of God’s bless-ed Word when they are graced to be in your company?

“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise.” Proverbs 21:20

Holy Father, we ask You in the name of Jesus to make us happy in Jesus as You’ve forgiven and freed us from our sin and so of all people on Your earth, only Your people can be truly happy in Thee dear LORD. Please bless each of Your beloved saints to be anointed for the death and burial of the self life and raised up in Your blessed resurrection grace and joy. In Jesus’ name let it be dear LORD.

“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” John 15:11

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Abiding

The Death before the Death [podcast]


Gethsemane Preceded Calvary

“And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42  Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43  And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44  And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” Luke 22:42-44

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30

“Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 11  For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. 12  So then death worketh in us, but life in you.” 2 Corinthians 4:10-12

“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24  For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25  For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Luke 9:23-25

Shall We Freshly Declare the Cross to be Front and Center in our Personal Lives?

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 

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