"Everything That HasA Beginning Must End, Before The New CanCome"[/align][/align][/align](1 Peter 4:7) "The end of all things is near; therefore be of sound judgement and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer."[/align][/align]Sons and daughters of God, we are now livingon the edge of theperiod of transition between the old age and the new. Life as we know it will soon change, and the things that we tend to take for granted willgradually be removed. I know that this is not what you want to hear, butin order to be prophetic watchmen,we mustproperly discern and understand what is coming, so that we may adapt accordingly, and be changed in a positive manner, becoming as Christ is. The world is infected with self-centeredness, and it has spilled over into the Church, thus corrupting and defiling her very nature. Many preachersand false prophets declare the message of world peace and safety, through erroneous globalist and ecumenicalpropaganda. (Jeremiah 6:14) "They have healed the brokeness ofMy people superficially, saying, 'Peace, peace', but there is no peace." (1Thess. 5:3) "While they are saying, 'Peace and safety!', then sudden destruction will come upon them like labor pangs upon a woman with child, and they will not escape."[/align][/align]Likewise, there is a widespreadmessage of increasing riches and prosperity(for selfish gain), even when it is about to be stripped from us through judgement.A terrible stench has arisen to the nostrils of God, coming from those who manipulate others to increase and stockpile their own wealth, and build their mansions and palaces, while there are still manypeople who are homeless, starving, and suffering needlessly all over the world. The Lord will not tolerate this much longer. Many Christians have become as Laodicea, of whomJesus mentioned,"Because you say, 'I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing'--and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.....As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent." (in Rev.3:17,19) [/align][/align]Due to the continual and unrepentant darkness and sinfulness of the nations, an economic depression will soon come upon the whole world, and many will become overwhelmed by it. On the flip side of the same coin, I need to add that the Lord will still supernaturally provide for many of His children who remain steadfast in faith and genuine obedience, and the application of godly wisdom, helping them to endurethrough the hard times of financial collapse and rampant poverty. Even though there are those who are currently preparing and stocking up food, drink, etc.,for themselves and othersduring that time, it will most likely not beplentiful enough, and they will still have to believe that He will provide. As a testimony and example to us, weread many examples within His written Word, of when He miraculously multiplied food and drink,as well asbringing money or food to His own people through animals, as wellby the angels, etc. Nothing is impossible. [/align][/align]At the same time, even if we suffer tremendously from loss, potentially to the point of death,...we should not fear,....for it is only temporary, and our focus should remain on Him. After all,...our bodies are nothing but vessels which contain our true essence and nature, the spirit, which will be returned to Him in Paradise. Thisis the glorious hope that sustained millions of saints throughout the ages, and continues to do so. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. [/align][/align]Thepure message of the cross and self-denial has become diluted and watered down in many churches,for a self-centered "gospel" has permeated the hearts of people. We must return to the path of the One (Christ), who denied Himself all the way to the end and returned to the Source (the Father). If there is one thingof whichmany of us are guilty,...it is the desperate attempt to cling to that which we truly have no firm hold of. Nothing really belongs to any of us, for everything that is good is given to us from the Father of lights, as gifts from Him, which we must be cheerful and dutiful stewards of. But there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, and therefore, we should righteously discern the time and season in which we live. There is a time to gain, as well as a time to lose, a time for peace and for war, to live and to die.May we never forget that Christ suffered the loss of all things, just the same as did the apostles and prophets of old, including millions of Christians over the past two millennia. Who are we to assume that wewill never besubject to suffering?[/align][/align]Unfortunately,...within the U.S.A, and other prosperous nations, the majority of the Church has become "spoiled rotten" and lazy, due to living in easy times and having tremendous amounts ofmaterialistic goods. But this willall change very soon, as the chastening hand of the Lord sweeps across this planet to purify His people. The world and the lusts of it are not of the Father and is gradually passing away. (1 John 2:15-17) He is returning for a Church that is without spot or wrinkle, and this will not occur without theintense heat of His purifying Fire. He will shake everything that can be shaken, in the heavens and the earth, until the only things that remain are of His Kingdom. (Heb.12:25-29)We should not despise His chastening, for He does it out of love as a Father for His offspring, in order that we may benefit therefby. It is painful and unpleasant in the time when it is occuring, but the end result will be glorious. (verses 5-11)[/align][/align]Due to the curse of sin which has corrupted all things, termination and conclusion must come. There will be an end to all earthly things, including our material goods, homes,civil libertiesand freedoms,times of fellowship and communion with relatives and friends, and ultimately, our own lives. Nothing should be taken for granted,...even though there will be a select remnant who will chosen worthy to endure until His return. Everything that has a beginning has an end. But we rest our hope upon the truth that the newness of Life always follows an ending. As we embrace the cross of our Lord Jesus the Christ, our spirits pass through the sacrifice of His death and we become renewed. The carnality within our minds must gradually die as our consciousnessbecomes renewed upon His Word, until one day we receive the full and complete Mind of Christ. Likewise, our bodies continually suffer corruption until that appointed time whenit will end, and in the resurrection, we will receive and put on a celestial bodywhichisincorruptible and immortal. As the apostle Paul said, "I have suffered the loss of ALL things, that I may gain Christ". And when he faced his death, he did it with joy, having the glorious hope of things which were to come. Brothers and sisters in the Lord,...we have nothing to fear, for the sufferings of this present time are NOT worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us, and nothing shall ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Even though everything will be destroyed eventually,...God will purify the heavens and the earth with His holy Fire, and everything that remains will be pure, perfect, and new. (2 Peter 3:10-14; Rev. chapters 21 and 22)[/align][/align]This transitional process through the end of all things is one of glorious transformation and metamorphosis into the perfect reflection and expression of God. In that day, when all has been completed,...everything and everyone will be inhabited and filled with the FULLness of Him, who alone is worthy to be praised, worshipped, and adored forever, ages without end. Hallelujah! (2Cor.3:18; Eph.4:13; Num.14:21)[/align][/align][/align][/align][/align]In HIM we live, move, and have our being,[/align][/align]Alec Peres Ben Hezron[/align]
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"Blessed is He who Comes in The Name of The Lord"
Very good Alex! Our sermon today was on the land of Beulah.
Isa 62
[4] Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.
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Jesus said, "he who stands firm to the end will be saved" Mark 13:13.
Live Life in such a way that those who do not know Christ will come to know Him because they know you
I can see that for sure. ..I mean look what a little bit of hardness has done for my son. The Lord knows just how hot we need it to purify our lives.
Chuck7
Everything That Has A Beginning Must End....
