{"id":451,"date":"2017-07-18T04:53:52","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T12:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.Bob4God.com\/?p=451"},"modified":"2017-07-18T04:53:52","modified_gmt":"2017-07-18T12:53:52","slug":"devotion-luke-21-stand-up-and-look-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.Bob4God.com\/?p=451","title":{"rendered":"Devotion\u00a0\u00a0 Luke 21\u00a0 Stand Up And Look Up!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Luke 21:28 <\/strong>– “When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Corinthians 16:22<\/strong> – “If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed!\u00a0Come, Lord!”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Yesterday I received the following email \u201cHey brother, I’m sure you’ve seen all of references to Sept 23, 2017 and Revelation 12 prophecy fulfilled. I wanted to get your take on it.\u201d\u00a0<\/span> It had the following link to a video: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xn_l2yS6H2o<\/a><\/p>\n

The above video is about thirty-five minutes long.\u00a0 It is filled with much information.\u00a0 I know that not everyone will set that time aside to watch the video.\u00a0 I\u2019m not saying that you must.\u00a0 However if you want to know what is buzzing, check out the video.\u00a0 Also, it will give much insight to what this email is about.<\/p>\n

Below is and excerpt from my response to my Brother:<\/p>\n

Hello Brother,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My take. \u00a0Interesting. \u00a0Exciting. \u00a0Something to be aware of and to look forward to. \u00a0But it doesn’t change how we are to live, unless it means to remember to be busy doing what is most important. \u00a0Not stop living our lives, but to make sure our priorities are right and that we are ready to go. And that everyone else is ready too. \u00a0Could the rapture happen? \u00a0Yes. \u00a0Could it happen today? \u00a0Yes. \u00a0We are supposed to live lives expecting the imminent return. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people think that the USA is not mentioned in the end times. \u00a0Others think it is. \u00a0If it is not, mentioned then how can that be because of our nation being so powerful. \u00a0The answer, some say, is that because our nation is not powerful anymore (During the End Times) it has either declined or been taken out. \u00a0One option in the video is war. \u00a0If Israel is attacked, it would seem a strong likelihood that we will also be. \u00a0The Word says that Israel will be protected. \u00a0That a world leader will step in place. \u00a0If a nuclear exchange takes place and the US is nuked by combined enemies, and the Middle East is raging in war, then it would be a good time for a world leader to make peace in the Middle East. \u00a0That peacemaker could very well be the Antichrist. \u00a0If, maybe, could be. \u00a0We need to make sure we are loving and serving the Lord with all that we are. \u00a0That’s my take.<\/p>\n

Love you brother! \u00a0Stay excited, our Lord is coming soon.<\/p>\n

Every reputable preacher \/ teacher of the Bible, that I know of, believes that all of the End Time prophecies that must be fulfilled before the return of Jesus, have already been fulfilled.\u00a0 All.\u00a0 So that means that Jesus could return today, or on the 9\/23, or 9\/24, or any other imminent day.\u00a0 What I believe is that He is coming soon.\u00a0 Very soon.\u00a0 But I make no predictions.<\/p>\n

The Bible says for us to be ready.\u00a0 Read the 21st<\/sup> chapter of Luke.\u00a0 Jesus was teaching His disciples about the Last Days before He would return.\u00a0 You will notice that what happens with Israel is the biggest clue.\u00a0\u00a0 He goes on to say that, in the end times, many deceivers will come saying they represent Him.\u00a0 Yes, we see plenty of those.\u00a0 He says that before His return many wars will happen and be happening, and be rumored to be happening.\u00a0 These are all preliminary signs.\u00a0 Jesus states that war will happen, also earthquakes, famines, pestilences, fearful events and signs from the heavens (astronomical?).\u00a0 Jesus also tells that the world will rise up against Christians.\u00a0 Any Christian with His head not in the sand has seen in recent years the rise up against Christianity in government.\u00a0 Many hate Christianity and what it stands for.\u00a0 Christians will be put into prison, and even killed for their faith (More and more even in countries once considered Christian the animosity against Christianity rises.)\u00a0 Jesus said to watch Jerusalem as the nations around it, and of the world, turn against it. (Wow, that has gone up greatly in the last years, though it has always been persecuted.) Jesus said that the End Times days will be very evil and even pregnant women and nursing mother will be in great jeopardy, even singled out by evil.\u00a0 The world will be in turmoil and nations will fall.\u00a0 Jerusalem will be trampled by gentiles (True today).\u00a0 There will be powerful signs in the sky (Check out the video, or even<\/em> what scientists who are non-believers are saying.)\u00a0 It is when the earth is in its greatest peril that Jesus will come back.\u00a0 That is when those who are the earth and who follow Jesus will lift up our heads and be happy.\u00a0 While others are terrified and suffering because the world seems to be coming to a fast end, all these are signs that Jesus is coming to save us.\u00a0 He is coming to save us and to bring judgement on a world that largely does not believe.\u00a0 Remember, it is not me saying this things, it is Jesus who has said so. Jesus has said it, I believe it.<\/p>\n

Jesus warns us to look at the fig tree (a type for Israel) to know the times.\u00a0 Jesus said that it is during the times that He is describing that He will come back.<\/p>\n

Jesus said to not be living a life of sin and rebellion, but to be living a life wholly given to Him.\u00a0 Jesus calls us to be reading the signs given in the Bible and to be ready for His return.\u00a0 Family, nothing in or on this earth is our great hope.\u00a0 Only Jesus is the hope of all mankind.\u00a0 Only belonging to Him matters.\u00a0 That is Biblical.\u00a0 Jesus warns all to be following and watching for Him.<\/p>\n

Think of the many evils that have happened, and are happening on the earth.\u00a0 Truly much evil is happening.\u00a0 Yet, the Last Days, culminating in the seven years of tribulation, will be the worse days in the history of mankind.\u00a0 Very horrifying for so many reasons.\u00a0 Yet, Christians have nothing to fear, the Lord is calling us home.\u00a0 He is coming for us.\u00a0 The time is soon.\u00a0 When, well, we shall see.<\/p>\n

Okay there are many who will scoff at the video and who would scoff at what is written here.\u00a0 Well, even they are proof of the imminent return of the Lord as we read in 2 Peter 3:3-4<\/strong> \u201cAbove all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.\u00a04<\/a>They will say, \u201cWhere is this \u2018coming\u2019 He promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.\u201d\u00a0 So scoffers are only confirmation of our day.\u00a0 Of these scoffers, none of them should be Christians.\u00a0 The Christians should be aware and anxiously awaiting the return of the Lord.<\/p>\n

1 Corinthians 16:22<\/strong> -“If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed!\u00a0Come, Lord!”<\/span>\u00a0 The Bible calls people to come to be saved through Jesus.\u00a0 At the end, the time for mercy will have passed and it will be a time of judgement.\u00a0 The judgement is simple.\u00a0 Have Jesus, live forever in peace and love with Him.\u00a0 Don\u2019t have Jesus, then these are cursed and forever burn in the lake of fire.\u00a0 Don\u2019t like these words?\u00a0 Those who don\u2019t like these words oppose what is clearly written in the Bible.\u00a0 God is not condemning people who reject Jesus, it is they who have rejected Him (John 3:18<\/strong>).\u00a0 People who have rejected Jesus have chosen to stay condemned rather than be redeemed by Jesus unto God.<\/p>\n

This verse in Corinthians is one of anathema to the unbeliever.\u00a0 But to those who have believed, this verse is a cry of great hope!\u00a0 The cry is \u201cCome Lord!\u201d\u00a0 The cry is \u201cCome soon!\u00a0 We have craved Your coming and now You\u2019re here.\u00a0 Yes, Come Lord Jesus, please come now.\u201d\u00a0 This is the call of the redeemed.\u00a0 We have nothing to fear.\u00a0 We are His.\u00a0 He is coming in love for us.\u00a0 Praise the Lord!<\/p>\n

Psalm 150:6<\/strong> – Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.\u00a0 Praise the Lord!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Micah 7:7<\/strong> – But as for me, I watch\u00a0in hope\u00a0for the\u00a0Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear\u00a0me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Micah 6:8<\/strong> – He has shown you, O man, what\u00a0is\u00a0good; And what does the\u00a0Lord\u00a0require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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