Brother and Sister,
Thank you, so far at a glance I have seen the discussions going on. So far, at a glance I have not seen judgment or hate. Just debate about the "rapture". I too will join this and provide what I believe has been revealed to me but first. More Importantly let us talk about several parables. Those associated with the end of times and what is God trying to tell us. Let's discuss this.
Luke 17:26 (No one knows the hour or the day):
The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. 23And they will say to you, ‘Look, there!’ or ‘Look, here!’ Do not go out or follow them. 24For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.i 25But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. 26Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. 27They were eating and drinking and marrying and being given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them (ALL).28Likewise, just as it was in the days of Lot—they were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building, 29but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them (ALL).
So as in the days of Noah, so shall it be when Christ returns.
How or what where they and likened unto. A day when men desire to see Christ come? Or see his miracles and wonders so that they me believe.? Matthew warns us that they will do great signs and wonders to deceive the elect, if it we're possible The world was full with violence. Most, it says all, but Noah was found just, that's why I put most hearts where only filled with wicked thoughts all the time. Most waxed cold and self centered. They scoffed at Noah. I know as you it doesn't say that directly however, if a man was building a giant boat no where near water, and the world was like it is today. Look at all the people giving that guy in KY who built an ark "replica", he gets all kinds of grief. It goes without saying. They went on like nothing was wrong, eating and drinking, giving in marriage, being happy in their evils works and deeds and all was normal. Till the ark was shut!! The storm came and (washed away the wicked.). They beat on the doors, save us!! But it was sealed by God and could not be opened. Tell me, was there a second chance for the people, any of them? Not in Noah's day and not in Sodom... hold that thought. It is applicable to what I believe God has shown be about His return and the "rapture". I will write that, God willing if it is His will tomorrow.
Days of Noah to me are represented pretty obviously to me today. This season and time. We have all of this. The part about eating and drinking itself is deep. Because not only does this represent worldly food, but acceptance of worldly spirituality food. How it was important to them in the last days. Trust God to provide you these things, (both things). Seek the Kingdom of heaven first and you will have all you need. Now these days there seems to be about 20 cooking shows I can think of off the top of my head. With about as many money loving evagalests. Marriages take planning, planning for the event and planning for a happy life together. This goes on today just like then, Oblivious to what was going on around them. Animals dying, earthquakes. On going Wars, rumors/threats of wars. Keep this line in mind too. They were all so tied up in their flesh and the world. Yet if it is evil, they run to it. And to do it. They say evil is good, fulfilling the prophecy of "they will call what is good evil and evil good." So I ask you Again, did they in Noah's or Lots day get a second chance? Why did Luke bring up Lot and Sodom? What are your thoughts on this family? Hold it for me... write it down.
Matthew 24:45 (The faithful servant and evil servant):
Who then is the faithful and wise servant the Master made ruler over His household, to give them food in due season?
Blessed is the servant who when the Master comes finds him so doing.
But if the evil servant in his heart says my master is delaying his coming, and begins to beat his fellow servants, the Master of that servant will come when he is not looking for for him and at an hour not aware of, and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and mashing of teeth.
To me this says stay in the word and in Christ, preach the truth (the food of heaven). Live in the Spirit, Love God more then anything and love your brothers and sisters, in and out of Christ. Care enough for them to tell them the truth once you have heard it. Stay on guard and keep watch, DO NOT believe your master is delayed. For you to believe that. Wouldn't you have to be expecting something? Do not fall away. Again, key line.... stomp. Stomp...
If you don't share your talents that were given to you based on your faith and seeking, then you end up hiding them. Then you never got a chance to share and gain. Then isn't that evil wicked servant justly thrown out? For what good is salt if it has lost its flavor?
That would make you or I guilty of your blood and your chance to repent and return to God. For those of you who think you can give lip service to God (once saved always saved) and for those of you who then walk and continue to walk through life living in the flesh. Never striving or resisting or praying for strength, or seeking the truth and Will of God. Showing which master you love and serve. Also expecting something... that makes you believe he isn't coming, or delayed. Take heed of the second servant brothers and sisters. It is written, These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.
Matthew 25:1 (The 10 virgins)
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lampsa and went to meet the bridegroom.b 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 6But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.8And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ 10And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. 11Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Now brothers and sisters, notice you have 6 wise and 5 foolish. They all are bridesmaids. That means they believe in Christ. Now here comes a stomp moment... notice the setting, it is in the middle of the night. God is deeper then one word on a page. It is in the middle of the darkest hours that He comes. Now we know the world IS round!! We know the sun shines on one side and not the other. God makes no mistakes. It is dark because it will be dark in the world as it is written Immediately after the tribulation. I will again expand on this, but I feel at this point some of your eyes are starting to open as you read this message. So the fire is the Holy Spirit, it is fed by oil, the oil is the Word of God/food for the Spirit. So I ask you, why would you trim your lamp? Are we not to be the light of the world? Or has the world turned so dark and the times so bad. You trim your light? If you do not read your bible. Pray and strive to be Holy. Then your oil will dry up. By the time the foolish bridesmaids wake up!!! The door is shut!! stomp Stomp... let us in!!! He will answer them, I never knew you!!! Line sound familiar pre-mid trib????
It is late now, again, love to you brothers and sisters. Wake up!! Believe!!!
Love, your humble brother in Christ