ARE WE IN THE LAST DAYS? - Yes
What we should know
I listened to a message today about this very subject. It was well taught describing all the obvious signs of our times and that are currently in the news. The Jewish people are back in their land and united as a Nation as of 1948. The tree or trees are budding, therefore we know the season - summer is here. Morality is on a downward slope. Weather events continue to set records for intensity and frequency. People who reject truth (or don't know the truth) are vulnerable to deception, fear, distraction and discouragement. The rapid increase of knowledge and technology in our time. The appearance of Russia as a world power and rumors of wars. The Nation of Isreal surrounded by her enemies. The persecution of christians throughout the world - even to the death for their faith and that love- loves no matter what the cost. We are to be alert to the signs but not fearful if we are trusting God. All very true but what are we not seeing and saying at this time and what are we to do?
If the world around us is moving away from God and His truth and the deeds of darkness are becoming more and more obvious and emboldened, then where is The Church and all the local churches throughout the world? What are they doing? Do they know what time it is? What is their message?
As for The Body of Christ, The Church of all true believers, throughout the world it is alive and continues to make disciples and battle the forces of darkness where it still shines brightly.
However, Now I'm speaking of the OVERALL Church in America which is made up of many denominations, large affiliated churches and small independant churches.
Jesus in the Book of Revelation addressed and examined - for judgement, 7 churches. Each church unique to it's people and surrounding influences. It is the same today for His churches throughout the world.
In America, we the people who represent God, were given a commission just as God's people in the Old Testament. The Jews were told to take the Promised land, settle in it, and as His people, overcome the evil with good by their influence with God's power and faith in His promises. To convert the Nations to God and make disciples.
The Church in America has failed to overcome the evil with good, to take the land, make disciples and claim it for God. We have not united together in The Spirit and The Faith - our moral decline in and out of the churches proves this. We have not taken the land - the enemy roams around freely in and out of the churches. We have not overcome the world and it's influence but rather have been overcome by the influence of the world. We have not come together as salt and light therefore the darkness prevails and our message has no savor. We have denied the gifts and power of The Holy Spirit to form a complete and unified body and are now hoplessly fragmented and without power hiding behind four walls and different flavors of doctrines and beliefs. We are separated and divided and This House of God cannot stand.
WHAT TIME IS IT ?
Judgement first begins in the house of God and the church which was supposed to represent God to America has already been judged and it's light is out. Much like large companies who have headquarters located in different parts of the world would close down an unprofitable (unfruitful) subsidiary company in another part of the world.
But where does that leaves us? We are being told (if listening) to come out.
To where ? The Holy Spirit is calling to The Body of Christ to come out and be The Bride. It is a change of identity - we are to get ready and prepare by putting on new wedding clothes because NOW IS THE TIME before He returns later to judge The Nations.
WHY IT MATTERS
The time is short and their is little time to prepare before He finishes judging all the churches. At that time - all who prepared and are His bride will be taken out of the world. Those who remain in the churches and have not listened to what The Holy Spirit said will enter Tribulation and will be made ready by the fiery trials coming upon this earth. His Bride will come out from His Body !
WHO MUST SOUND THE WARNING ?
Everyone who is listening - especially leaders, shephards, pastors and teachers
Yes - it's that urgent
Their is no longer time to dance around the issues - Let your yes be yes and your no be no. There is no excuse for not knowing only fear to take a stand. Complete love for God will cast away all your fears!
Pray, study your bible and ask God if these things are true.
Get ready, let go and come out, be filled with The Spirit - take a stand in your faith as a witness and look up for your redemption draws near.
To all the family of God especially in America - Our God is Great!
Doug Lussier