All
Doves,
I
now believe that it is too late to "spread the Word" based upon
"The End is Near/Here" tract. The deception and hardening of
hearts has already occurred.
However,
I have had some success turning my conversations
with those who I
feel are open to believe but have not yet "focused" on Him and/or the
times that we live in. When confronted on why they should perhaps start
living
their faith for x, y and z reasons, they seem to open up. But, in
short, If
they don't already believe, they are not going to now unless
they are
moved by the Holy Spirit Himself.
I
have spent an incredible amount of time and energy considering these
things and
the only answer is that has been given to me is that the world has made
its
decisions and He is about to make His.
I
cannot come to any other belief than this is all but a done deal.
Given
that the fall feasts have passed it now seems that the “Pre Trib”
view is off the table but I don’t think you can honestly eliminate it
until
November passes. (Again, just in case.)
“Mid Trib”
is now the odds-on favorite. In actuality, “Pre” and “Mid”
are most likely the same thing; the difference being how one chooses to
define Tribulation
as 3.5 or 7 years. Ron Reese’s take is the only view in my opinion that
holds water for the next six months. He sees the Rapture in year two of
the
seven year tribulation, which is also this month, as a fulfillment of
the
typology of Joseph saving his brothers after two years of famine. (This
is my own
focus at this point.)
Post
Trib is just what most non Rapture believers call “The Second Coming.”
So, no real need to focus on that right now. However, when it comes to
His Word,
I am humble and have no pride in being right, I just want to be alert
and able
to tell the difference between His Word and the lies to come. And I
know that
is going to be a real test.
Speaking
of tests, when I was in college, we had “study hall note sharing.”
This
would allow us to cut a class to get other things done but not fall
behind. It
also made you a very good note taker because you were not just doing it
for
yourself, you were doing it for others. It made you a bit of a
watchman, I
guess.
So, in
this vain, I have jotted down some notes on what to do and how to act
when the
Signs and Wonders start to happen. (Note to Doves: This is a rough
draft. I
would love for the Dove Community to put together a comprehensive guide
that we
all can print and keep with us. We may not have internet in the months
ahead.) Just
a thought J
Preliminary
Tribulation Survival & Salvation Guide Notes:
0) When Christ
comes, He will do so exactly as the scriptures say He will come. However, there
is a little confusion on weather His grand entrance for the Second
Coming is a
view for the Rapture.
(I think it is more
like the view of the 10 Virgins.
He will come quietly during the night.) Given human history, prophecy
and
current events now occurring daily around us, we are not crazy for
looking for
Him today, tomorrow, next week, next month or even to next year until,
say,
June, 2011. If we go that far then we may need to rethink our
understanding of
His Word. Until then, it’s a parlor game that none of us really need to
play.
Pray to Jesus to be found worthy to escape all these things, daily;
repent,
daily; and strive to kill sin in your life, daily. This is the final
sprint. I
am convinced that we are the blessed generation that gets to witness
His Plan
and we are not living patiently for another decade, century or
millennium. But
what do I really “know” other than Christ died for my sins so that
I may have eternal life? Not much that really matters. But even so, I
believe
that we are “on the clock!” and the time for talk is over.
It’s
game time! To paraphrase Notre Dame’s locker room sign: “Pray like
a Champion, Today!! “
1) Christ will
come to you. Do not go out to see or meet “Him” or “Them”
or “Our Brothers” or anything! Just think of
the
movies “Mars Attacks” or “Independence Day.” If they
say Christ is over here in “His Ship” to take you away, do not go!
It’s a trick! The point being, do not even associate with anyone who
have
fallen for the lie and are following it to destruction. They are not
people you
want to hang out with. Just don’t go along with the crowd!! Remember,
“Pray
like a Champion, Today!! “
2) Christ will
not use any technology to perform anything. There is a
reason “He
rolls the way He rolls.” This is our Lord who uses burning bushes,
fishes,
loaves and walking on water to make His point. He “don’t do”
space ships. He has devised a fool proof plan, He will not offer Green
Eggs and
Ham. He will not offer spaceships, buses or plains, He will not use any
technology for personal gains! So, If we find ourselves “left behind”
by the fact that millions of people have disappeared or if a horrific
event
occurs that is the reason for millions being gone, just know that you
are in
Tribulation and that Satan is now in full control for the next several
years. Don’t
Panic!! It’s just a fact and be ready to die for your faith and
salvation
in Christ. Do not try to survive by taking any mark or selling your
soul. Just
know that the only way for you to save your life it to lose it.
Please do not
do anything to save your earthly life. Rely only upon Him for
everything. Remember,
this is THE FINAL EXAM of our faith. Remember all the parables in the
scriptures
of those who took matters in their own hands and got nothing but the
wrong end
of the stick. Be grateful that you know what is going on. Think of all
of those
who died in just another dark period of human history without
understanding and
faith! You are truly Blessed!
3) Do not accept
any “miracle energy technology” that may make your life
easier. (Not
sure why
I thought of this but I did. Open to thoughts here.)
4) Christ is not
a space brother or alien nor an Ascended Master or anything of the sort. The person
who tells you that he is Christ’s angel or brother or actually Christ
himself, is Satan or one of his agents. It’s just a fact. It’s too
late to run, just deal with it.
5) If questioned
about your beliefs, confess Jesus Christ early and often. Do not be
afraid, ever! If fact, why not just drive to the nearest FEMA camp and
tell
them that you are one of those “Jesus Freaks” or “Patriots”
that they are looking for and rounding up? Do it on the spot!! With a
smile, no
less!! You will be arrested, tortured and perhaps beheaded but do not
worry!
Salvation just doesn’t get any easier than this! It’s almost like
going to the store and buying your salvation!! Go for it!! You can even
have a
bit of joy in doing so. (Can I borrow your Chopper to ride
down to the FEMA
camp. I won’t be back, though?)
6) Help everyone
who asks.
This is not a period of Grace, people! It’s Hell on
Earth. Therefore, we must be the lights unto others who have also been
left
behind. (Note to all. You may have qualified for the Rapture but
perhaps God
wants you here to help. Think of it as varsity football practice. The
starters aren’t
around but the coach is watching. You now have the chance to impress
the Coach
and start for Christ in the upcoming Millennium Football Season!!
7) Do not kill
yourself or anyone else during these times. If things get
hard,
and they will, just look for opportunities to confess and praise Jesus
Christ
as your Blessed Salvation. You might even want to do so with some gusto
and flair.
(Again, can I borrow your Harley to ride to the FEMA Camp??)
8) Keep a calendar
and take the time to count the days and seek for signs of the moon and
stars.
(need help
on this one) but just know that if you survive to see four Blood Red
Moons from
2015 to 2017, your have a great chance to be around to see Him in His
Glorious
Return.
9) TBD…
10) TBD…
Well,
there you have it, my very basic, hopefully
humorous, notes on how to act if left behind or if we need to slog
through it.
I
look forward to input and feedback from all of you.
YBIC,
DR
PS.
Didn’t someone say that the spaceship arrives
on the 13th?