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Heart_Melody · Apr 25, 2020

So.... What is happening?
1) Fires and abnormally high amounts of natural disasters
2) sickness and death and chaos it seems
3) famine.... even in america (more than usually...)
4) rumors of war and uprisings and people not being united....

What do you guys think - is this like end time stuff more than usually?? It keeps hitting me every time I see the news... And I just wondered what all of you were thinking...

KhedetOrthos · Apr 25, 2020

“All these are the beginning of sorrows.”
Matthew 24:8

”But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”
Matthew 24:13-14

“Then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.”
Matthew 24:21-22

”Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.”
Matthew 24:29-30

It’s going to get quite a bit worse before we see that sign appear in heaven.

CharliRenee · Apr 25, 2020

Great question, kindred Sis...

Let's see...hmmm...

I think those things and more are definitely, completely and undeniably, happening. I think that they serve us followers of Christ as signs that we should draw near, hanging out with Him, more now than ever. I do NOT watch the news too often as I find it takes my focus towards what is happening in the world. I can overthink everything and start fretting, ugh!!! I want to keep just looking up.

However, if we don't pay attention some, we won't be privy as prayer warriors to the specific needs of others.

Hmmmm, is it the end times... I think it has been the end times since He rose, Praise the Lord, and went up to His Father. He says no one knows for certain the specific time or day. However He is clear that He is coming. I believe we are, no matter what, getting closer and closer.

I am getting old, younger sister, so my end times are approaching pretty quickly, lol...either through His return or my time to pass on.

Thanks for this thought provoking thread.

Heart_Melody · Apr 25, 2020

KhedetOrthos said:

“All these are the beginning of sorrows.”
Matthew 24:8

”But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”
Matthew 24:13-14

“Then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.”
Matthew 24:21-22

”Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.”
Matthew 24:29-30

It’s going to get quite a bit worse before we see that sign appear in heaven.

You know I am excited for the new millennial - but the suffering that is to be poured out on the people - I am not looking forward to that. I feel like crying already.

Heart_Melody · Apr 25, 2020

CharliRenee said:

Sweet sissy -
Your words ring with truth and wisdom. We all need to pray and stick together more than ever.
Every time I see food being wasted on the news and families standing in line for food for 18 hours to feed their kids ONE meal... My heart breaks and all I can think of is the four horsemen. And I wonder: Is this it - Or will it be much much worse? Is this just the birth pain?

Oh it's going to get very bad before it gets really really good. That is why we need to share about Jesus More than ever now.

Thanks for your sweet reply. I know when you leave here the world will be much sadder - but YOU will be full of Joy never ending in the Lords presence and then in a blink of an eye I will be following and we can hug in heaven.

CharliRenee · Apr 25, 2020

Yayyyy, can I be tigggger 😀 ....you just gave me a hug with your words, thank you.

The good Lord has given you a big heart for others. I believe He has big plans for you.

God Bless you and your heart.

My beautiful niece says...Aunt Charli, always remember those things that break your heart, never turn or look away, because that is where we are needed. She is wise that one.

Heart_Melody · Apr 25, 2020

CharliRenee said:

AMEN!
You are right - we need to look to the darkness - because we carry the light.

And yes you can be tigger if you want to haha

Your niece is very wise too! I will meet her too one day! YAY! What a good thing to look forward to! And thank you for your kind words. I don't always feel kind - but I know I lean more towards kindness haha still learning a lot. Day by Day!

Love ya siss!!

CharliRenee · Apr 25, 2020

Heart_Melody said:

Yay what a blessing when love goes both ways, sis. Thank you and I ❤ you. God Bless you, dear heart.

I look forward to your responses here on this thread.

CharliRenee · Apr 25, 2020

This made me think of this thread...

KhedetOrthos · Apr 25, 2020

Every Sunday, we pray the following during the litany in our communal prayer...

Link

“For a Christian ending to our life: painless, blameless, peaceful, and a good defense before the dread Judgment Seat of the Lord, let us pray.”

The chanters and parishoners respond with the first fifteen seconds of the following longer chant:

This particular prayer always helps keep me grounded, remembering the why we are doing this and keeps the end in sight. It helps me remember that the proper focus is my own sanctification, and that whether the second coming is tomorrow or a thousand years from now, my part in it should involve more looking in the mirror than looking at the headlines.

Lanolin · Apr 26, 2020

If someone needs to hear the gospel, nows a good time to tell them.

although I am wondering if there will come a time when its too late. I think as long as we got breath in our bodies we ought to love and spread the gospel, which is far better than spreading the virus, and be prepared whatever may happen.

this virus is only one plague of seven plagues...if its actually part of the seven plagues in revelation. At least its only seven and not ten like it was in OT. God wants us, no matter what, to worship Him in spirit and in truth.

So even those living in babylon or those with babylon lifestyles have to come out of them.

Hungry · Apr 26, 2020

Heart_Melody said:

Understandably we are seeing more now because it’s hitting home. Great tragedy has effected the world without end. We’ve just been too busy to notice. Greater affliction still happens and will escalate. This virus still may take its toll. Who knows what will happen when we leave isolation. It only took a few people to spread so far so fast. Ultimately those who possess the natural antibodies will survive while other’s days may be numbered. I consider myself fortunate to have made the choice to seek Him and find Him. I died many years ago. When my end comes I will rejoice at the thought of leaving this flesh. However, my body remains strong so I have many more years to serve Him until that blessed day.

Prycejosh1987 · Jul 26, 2020

Heart_Melody said:

Whats ironic is people don't see it as end times but blame these things on God, but then say he doesnt exist.

AndyMaleh · Jul 27, 2020

Heart_Melody said:

I never worry about the end times because the whole point of religion is to be holy in faith and conduct, and if you are, you got nothing to worry about. All will soon pass, and you will find yourself in Heaven, God willing.

kinda · Jul 27, 2020

Heart_Melody said:

I don't know. I thought the world would last maybe another 250 years, but Doug Bachelor a pastor that I appreciate says, we are in the end times.

At this point, it doesn't really matter to me. If you trust Jesus every day, than who cares right?

Romans 1:17

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,[a] as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith

Kojikun · Jul 27, 2020

I've been hearing the "Its the End Times" for the last decade. According to multiple sources the world should have ended multiple times now. Not saying it isnt but I tend to be weary of doomsayers. Most just want to make a quick buck and feed off of fear.

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