It seems everywhere you turn, someone is predicting "The End." Some find it disturbing or think it misleading. Some think it is wrong to warn of the coming end, because "God has it all arranged, and only He knows." Obviously, there are those who find preparedness interferes with their lifestyle.
God does not want us to know the exact moment of the Rapture. There would otherwise be some who would plan to have "their fun," then get saved at the last possible moment. God wants us to choose Him because we want Him, love Him, and recognize our need of Him. He does not intend to be only an "afterlife insurance policy."
Why is it so hard for people to see the inevitable? What does God tell us?
-In Daniel 12:9-10, we read; "Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand." -kjv-
Sometimes I think it helps a lot to use multiple versions of the Bible when studying. The Living Bible reads thusly; "For what I have said is not to be understood until the time of the end. Many shall be purified by great trials and persecutions. But the wicked shall continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those willing to learn will know what it means."
(I use the Living Bible for faster reading, and to help "catch" ideas, but then go back and check it against the King James. For me, this helps.)
So, what is this passage trying to tell us?
-Those who enjoy evil will never try to learn.
-It will be hard to understand these predictions,
...right up until the time of the end.
- You will be made stronger by hatred, abuse, and
...neglect; and by being misunderstood &
...mistrusted.
Although we cannot know the exact time, the increase in numbers of those who see it coming are a sign that the end is getting closer. God granted us the priceless gift of salvation, don't bury it! Take His investment in you to the public and give Him a "return" on that investment!
See you in paradise!
Mr Mike
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Ya know, I just remembered a skit that used to be on Saturday Night Live called "Deep Thoughts by Mike Handy".
Do you realize you have a blog full of deep thoughts and your name is REALLY quite similar. I know, I'm making no sense - but it was a real skit! I just remembered it after reading your blog. =0)
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