A FOREword Written by Christina Elise
Warning: Sensitive; Truthful Material-Can you handle it!?
Has it ever occurred to you whats really going on in the world today!? I mean has anyone taken the time to notice that the world seems to be spinning out of control and nothing seems to be getting any better!? Call it what you will, say its a temporary recession, blame it on global warming or even the extra-terrestrial-lol, but at the end of the day it all boils down to your faith.
I mean with all the pestilences, civil and political unrest, lay-offs, diminishing family unit, sex, drugs, violence and perversion (the list goes on and on) all the more magnified; one can only wonder if this is just a phase or even worse-a WAKE-UP call for what troubles lie ahead. And let me tell you friends, what is coming is more than just a bluff. This is not to scare, demean or intimidate your beliefs but it is, however, to shake it up a bit.
You see all that's going on is not a mere coincidence, hidden agenda or government set up-it is Biblical Prophecy becoming fulfilled as we speak. Jesus spoke about these times over 2,000 years ago when addressing His disciples about the time of the end. According to Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21 and the primary Prophetic books of the Bible as in the book of Daniel and Revelation and throughout; Jesus spoke of signs and wonders that would lead up to His return for all that believe in Him and the end of the world as we know it.
Think I'm playing hear what I'm saying out the mouth of Jesus himself:
3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows...
-Luke 21:3-8
And there's more:
10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come...
-Matthew 24: 10-14
DA FUTURE (No I don't mean Alien abductions...lol)
Here is my prediction-Better yet, here's God's prediction; The world will soon be moving to unify; By creating one currency, one government, In Creation of the New World Order (if you don't believe it, this has already been in effect years ago)-Look on the back of that "Dolla-Dolla bill now ya" and see the Latin phrase: Novus Ordo Seclorum which in English means "New World Order".
Eventually, we are all going to have to make a choice-Choose LIFE or choose DEATH-No I don't just mean on abortion issues-I mean other real-deal issues regarding your life, your beliefs (or non-belief) in God and how far you are willing to go to make it in, or rather out of this world. Cause you see people, the way the world is moving is ushering in the entrance of the Antichrist. This man will come into power, and much like a peacemaker, will work at unifying the nations and creating a new infrastructure of government all geared toward serving himself for exaltation. The Antichrist will seem to have good intentions, but will be like a wolf in sheep's clothing.
The Antichrist will deceive many people into worshiping him and will perform many wonders and miracles through the assistance of a false prophet (his right hand man) so as to deceive others. He will cause the world to believe that he is God and to take a mark (called the Mark of the Beast a sign representing 666 in which people will not be able to buy nor sell or go about their daily lives without it).
If you don't believe me about this its already in the works. The government during the Bush administration already began ushering some of these tactics in supporting a bill for a National ID (for more info. visit www.nonationalid.com). Not to mention, during President Obama's recent visit with world leaders during the G-20 economic summit meeting this very plan of one currency and new economic developments, etc. were discussed (http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1889512,00.html).
In addition, there have been several companies working on creating biometrics sensors (http://www.ridingthebeast.com/articles/666-hand-or-forehead/) or microchips (http://www.ridingthebeast.com/articles/verichip-implant/) that are implanted in the skin. These elements can track a person's every move and can be so powerful that by utilizing facial recognition or a swipe of your finger, can enable you to be identified and even make a transaction without your credit card. (Think of the accuracy of satellite through GPS or the overwhelming precision of Google Maps-the software and capabilities are already here).
Sounds cool and Sci-Fi-Huh!? But it is very dangerous and once put in the wrong hands these type of technologies may soon be used to control and manipulate the minds of people all over the world under the lead of the Antichrist (or abomination of desolation).
15 And he [the false prophet] had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
-Revelation 13:15-17
READ: The Beast
http://www.chick.com/cartoons/beast.html
BUT THERE IS HOPE...
The only way to save yourself from this is by turning to the Lord Jesus Christ before its to late and not to take the mark or do anything that will compromise your beliefs in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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WHAT THE DEVIL DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW...
Being bad is good, living it up, excessive free will, live ya' life, I'm in control, Me, Me, Me, pridefulness, doing whatever I want mentalities, treating others wrong, being unloving, selfish, unkind, lying, negativity, slander, stubborness, etc. and remaining blind to the truth are just some of the things the devil uses to get you to believe in yourself; others and unknowingly lead you into worship of Satan.
32 "...Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die."
33 Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."
34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.
-1 Corinthians 15:32-34
The devil wants you to believe that there are no consequences for your actions. "Oh its OK, God will forgive me, no ones perfect!?"-"I have to get wild-n-out while I'm still young," or "I'm too old and wise and I already know whats going on..." " God will always be there to bail me out," etc.-Do you really believe this type of mentality is healthy and beneficial!?-Sorry but nah bro and sis it ain't and it...CAN GET YOU IN A WORLD OF TROUBLE (literally)!!! Why? You ask? Its because these self-righteous thoughts and attitudes can keep you from believing in the ONE, TRUE LIVING GOD and create a careless mindset that can lead you down a path of destruction and to an ETERNITY in hell (def not nothing to play around about).
1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.
2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good,
4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—
5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them.
6 They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires,
7 always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth.
-2 Timothy 3:1-7
And even if your not living your life that way no one is immune from need salvation from Christ for we are all born sinners and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). There's no escaping the TRUTH because its the only thing that can set us free. The answer to the equation=JESUS!!!
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
-Galatians 6:7
So with that in mind...
WHAT IN HELL COULD YOU WANT!?
He [God] will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
-Matthew 24:51
The devil, or Satan is very real and he will stop at nothing to deceive and confuse the minds of God's people. The devil knows he doesn't have but so much time left so he is trying to round up the lost at all costs before they can accept the truth about Jesus. This being said, he is using much of the media, music, public figures, celebrities, new age; false religions/witchcraft and personalities, etc. to confuse and compel the world to change socially, morally and ethically and abandon the foundation of God and Christianity. And guess what he's winning-at least he think he is-if you continue to let him and refuse to accept the truth!
However, Satan fails in comparison to the ALL POWERFUL GOD!!! You see in society we have been made to think that God is on His little pedestal in Heaven, while the devil is conquering the world. But no-God is very much in control-He sees ALL and He knows ALL and cares about his creation and our salvation. But He has also given us a free will and gives us a choice on whether or not to follow him.
The thief [Satan] comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I [Jesus] have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (or more abundantly).
-John 10:10
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
-John 8:44
Some of you may think you are wise beyond God's standards when it comes to true religion or the "afterlife" but there is no escaping the truth and what's wise to man can be very foolish to God. We can have the perfect IQ, best analytical theories, slamming GPA and all the success and fortune one can hold-and still end up lost because in God holds all the TRUE answers about life; how the earth was formed and the world as we know it. If you don't believe it read it for yourself:
Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise.
-1 Corinthians 3:18
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
-Proverbs 3:5
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
-Mark 8:36
And, Boy! Oh boy!-God don't play! Though we serve an unconditionally loving, perfect, gracious and merciful God, the time will come when there will be no putting Him off and we will have to make an account to Him. The devil is on his way to being ULTIMATELY defeated along with all those who follow after him and deny the TRUTH. At that time we will face the Lord during judgment and if we have ignored him and his Word, in being saved and living for Him wholeheartedly, then we will be thrown into the lake of fire or hell for ALL eternity where the fire always burns and there is weeping and gnashing of teeth...
However there is a way out!!!
That does not have to be your fate if you believe...
PLAIN AS DAY...
Let me just pause to tell you this: People don't you know that you are special, important, smart, beautiful/handsome, talented, etc. You are fearfully and wonderfully made-Don't settle for sloppy seconds and these tangible worldly pleasures. You may be riding high now but all that can change in the blink of an eye. No one is promised tomorrow. Everything you see is temporary and this world is passing away along with everything in it...
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
-Matthew 6: 20
The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
-Galatians 6:8
You see, God took His time in making you and he created you to be free from the bondage of this world. his desire was to have a one-on-one relationship with you but the sins of Adam and Eve threatened to sever that tie. But its not to late because God sent His holy and perfect Son, Jesus to die on the cross for our sins and to sacrifice himself so we may be saved from those broken ties with God.
You see, God loves you more than you know and knows you better than you could ever know yourself. You are precious in His sight-all He wants to do is love you-He wants to complete you and help you to have a better life and a promising future-more than you could've ever known before. Why continue living in the dark sad, lonely and confused. You can come as you are you don't have to be perfect overnight-He will work with you because He loves you and you mean SO much to Him.
Don't wait til now to call on Jesus or wait til your down and out to really seek Him. Receive Him now so he can better prepare you for all of life's hurdles. And God is not responsible for the bad things in our lives, people love to blame God for things but don't realize the devil is the one causing the misfortune. Satan is always the culprit responsible for all the havoc and sadness in the world-only good things come from God as he only wants whats best for you. There is so much more for you if you just give Jesus a chance. Living for Him is the least you can do after all, He did die for you...
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14
THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
I am not sending this note to judge any of you or condemn you-Only God can put us in Heaven or hell, but I am telling you from my own experience as an imperfect, sinful-natured human being and a work in progress that God can not only save you and forgive you He can complete your life in so many areas.
I don't know about you but I'm sick of the norm. I mean when all is said and done, and your in the dark, down and out and your friends aren't around-the only one you can ever count on is JESUS.
After a while living it up in the world gets old after a while, smoking, drinking excessively and getting high gets old after a while, having casual sex with people you're not married to, messing around on your spouse gets old (and dangerous) after a while and all these things and more can leave one feeling incomplete, alone, depressed, bitter cursed and afraid. All these things can lead people to become ignorant of the One, True Living God and Savior in Jesus Christ who can complete your life in more ways than this and create a permanent fix instead of just a temporary one.
And even if you don't do the "norm," and you think you have found the key to utter perfection, being good don't save you, praying/confessing to a man or statue DON'T save you-acts of kindness and community service DON'T save you and while they are good and all, Honey-Get the picture, they CAN'T save you because they cannot be traded for the ULTIMATE sacrifice Jesus did for us in dying on the cross for our sins.
ITS AS EASY AS APPLE PIE!!!
I mean wake up people!!! Its soooo easy I think we make it harder for ourselves to see the truth even when its right there in front of us, even when its right there in that Bible that's been picking up dust on your shelf. Its clear as day-in EVERYTHING Jesus is the only way!!!
I [Jesus] am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
-John 14: 6
REAL-DEAL LOVE
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us...
-1 John 3:16
And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.
-1 John 3:23
(1Corinthians 13 Charity=Love)
You know if pangs me to see that so many people chose not to believe in an ALL-powerful LOVING God they can't see while they continue to worship things, people who are temporal and puny in comparison that they can see but are just as fake and imitation as ever. I mean if you really think about it everything is tangible and people are fickle. I'm sure many of you wouldn't want to make a bet on your own life as NO ONE, and I do mean NO ONE young and old-er (for you age conscious folks out there-lol) is guaranteed tomorrow, but one thing that is a given is that Jesus Loves You and He died for you and rose from the dead, ascending up to Heaven, so we would have eternal life in Heaven when we die as well as happiness and completion while on earth.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
-John 3:16
So with ALL that in mind...
RAISE YOUR VALUES
Cause the only GUARANTEED stimulus is investing in Jesus Christ!!!
Jesus Christ is coming back soon to take all those who believe in Him to Heaven as well as to judge the world. So with that in mind, What side will you be on!?
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
-Romans 10:9
Pray this prayer...
"Dear Jesus, I believe you are the KING of KINGS and the LORD of LORDS and that you died on the cross for my sins. I ask you to forgive me and to come into my life and save me. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen."
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http://www.RaptureAlert.com
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http://www.ExMinistries.com
http://www.nomoreministries.com
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God Bless & Love,
CE
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