I merely bring this thought to mind while thinking over the end times, prophecy and the like. I'm all for taking this country back to the basis of which the founding fathers established this incredible country. However, the Book of Revelation paints a very clear picture of how things essentially go from bad to worse and beyond, globally speaking. Is there really a chance this county is saved when the whole world will basically being going to hell in a hand basket? I'm certainly not trying to be a doomer or anything like that. But I'm interested in hearing other pedes opinions and sincerest thoughts on this matter as this is something that is really near and dear to my heart. I always wondered if my generation would be the one to witness the return of Christ the Messiah and the way things are going it really has me at attention. The Bible includes this final chapter for a very damn good reason. However, I do not believe in just sitting back and saying, "Well there's no point in fighting or resisting because this is all fate or destiny etc." Even Jesus (Yeshua HaMessiac) called bullshit when he saw it and took action (For instance the money-changers in the temple). I really truly feel that we're gearing up for the end and Trump's presidency was a last call of sorts for those who are faithfully minded to get our shit together. What are your guys and gals thoughts?
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The Bible specifically says to lock yourself in a room and pray. Nothing that man has ever accomplished has been without God's approval or sans his design...
It is when man takes the burdens upon himself that we fail, and miserably. All of this call to action crap is a tactic used by the opposition to get man to commit sin, which is an insult to God.
God says he has us and I am going to side with him on this one. You are to get your own house in order, and not worry about your neighbors house. God has a plan that we cannot possibly fathom. Denying God of his plan would also be an insult to him.
All this glowing isn't of the Holy Spirit!
If God wills it for me to go to it, I know that he will deliver me through it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sU4UqvKWt0
Not all people are called to be Children of God, at least not all follow the calling. I am pretty lacking myself. We are expected to be expectant of the hand of the enemy at all times for the devil is crafty and in need followers (supporters). He tempts them. This world, having accepted Jesus Christ, is not my own for it is written that the devil is the God of this world. We are called to suffer through it with our God who suffers much greater than we do having created paradise for man only to have it infected and tarnished. God gave this world to the devil and then sent pilgrims to inhabit it. Don't piss God off, he has ways that we cannot fathom. The devils soul purpose is to get as many to turn from God as possible because he wants to be exalted above the One True God. God, in his infinite wisdom and grace, has devised a plan to topple the devil and part of that would be being able to face the children of the devil and deny them their desire who the devil claims to offer freely to his followers. A nod to the fact that the devil ain't all that he wants to be.
Imagine if all of those people had fought, and won even. How would history remember the events? How would we see those events today? Do you think that what they were going through would have stopped? Would it be possible that we all look to Mao with admiration had he had a reason to fight back those that fought him and won? He is already very popular having starved much of his population. Would he not be seen as a far greater hero had the people rose against him and won or lost? Would he not be vindicated in killing the population had they rose against him. As it currently stands he is obviously evil and it requires brain washing to get people to follow his lead. Would anyone from the outside world do anything to help those people if they had rose against him? Would the people rising against him not lend credence to the idea that "they just haven't done it right!" Could that be used against us today? Would we even know they existed had they not held on to ensure that others might know the dangers? Do we not consider ourselves as trying to leave a better world for the next generation? It is unfortunate when man looks to man to solve his problems and leaves God out of the picture. How did these people rise to power in the first place?
If your enemy hits you he is guilty, if you hit him back you are both guilty. We are to do our best to preserve our rank, granted by the Blood of Jesus Christ, as guiltless.
You aren't hurting your hand leaning on that shovel so hard, are you?
I am not "leaning on a shovel" I am leaning on God! I can dig my own holes, I am pretty good at it too. I wouldn't ask of the Father to do something that I am capable of, that would just be rude. Instead I ask him to intervene where I cannot.
“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” John 13:17
“But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” James 1:23-25
“But someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” James 2:18
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
“And every work that he undertook in the service of the house of God and in accordance with the law and the commandments, seeking his God, he did with all his heart, and prospered.” 2 Chronicles 31:21
“I hasten and do not delay keeping your commandments.” Psalm 119:60
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24
“But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21
“Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.” Ezra 10:4
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” I Peter 1:13
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” James 4:17
I disagree. Action is plainly called for in scripture, not inaction and faith alone.
I couldn't agree with you more. We all bare Adam and Eve's sin. Taking action personally and abroad helps fortify the faith and keep us closer to the holy spirit. I am really beside myself reading everyone's responses. Some I find quite on point and others leading to bits of inspiration or at the very least self reflection. I really admire this community. There are no strangers in the presence of the Lord.
When the "right thing" is seen to, in itself, possess sin it cannot be right. What action do you suppose is being suggested here? Perhaps I have plank in my own eye that must be removed but when I look upon this I see calls to Murder, calls to Slander, calls to Gossip. Man cannot commit SIN in the hopes of pleasing the Father.
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” James 4:17
Cherry picking the Bible is what Satan tried with Jesus Christ when he was in the desert.
There is much that we can be doing right now and I am hopeful to be in the right place doing what I can. These vague calls to action are specifically vague.
Christ himself said that these things must come to pass, he never said anything about fighting it. Christ is coming with his army to do the Will of the Father.