There is of course much talk about rapture, calamities, comets, astroids, Anti Christ, 666, blood moon, and so forth regarding the end times. Especially, with the season of blood moons in the skies, many Christians think some big event will occur. Much of this speculation is from many end time authors and the likes who study and predict judgments.
I need to clarify some things to our brethren who continue to chase after end time events and rapture. Is chasing them wrong? It is if you miss the Big picture which is Jesus HIMSELF.
The problem is that we cannot predict precise dates on these big events. There will always be smaller events but those are not for us to chase. God's time is eternal. When a big event occurs, some can say it was predicted in the bible or they may say they could have discerned it from bible codes. But God' time is eternal which mean at His discretion . There will always be blood moons, yellow moon, red moon, green moon, pale moons half a moon, quarter of a moon, moon cakes, and moon cookes (just kidding).
It is best to avoid predicting precise events or dates which can lead to divination. Prophecy is given not so we can predict the precise time or events. Prophecy is given so that when it occurs, God is glorified because it proves HE is in full control and knows the future. Until then, our job is to seek eternal life and to believe in the One He has sent. We are to use this grace time to be cleansed, repent, draw closer to Him and to learn His ways.
Those who draw attention to you through fear, calamity, or end times (freemasons, HAARP, Illuminati, etc) are but shallow and they are usually are not grounded in the Word of God. Even if such things were true in repect to the freemasons, illuminati, and the likes, SO WHAT? What can you do?
If you had lived in the old days, would you be able to get rid of Pharaoh who probably dabbled in occult and world domination? What about Nebuchadnezzar? Maybe Nebuchadnezzar was a freemason. Maybe his decendants are running the world and the banking system. Who cares! What can you do to change anything? Please stop wasting your time on dates, about who is really running the world, predicting calamities, rapture dates, who is controling the weather, and the likes. I will tell you who is controlling the weather. HE is God! All authority belongs to God for HE is in full control.
Such things of fear and nonsense are but distraction and deception. It makes Christians waste time and money. Many Christians are stocking up on food and gold. This is not a new event. I am sure in each generation there has always been some believers who are suckered into stocking up and buying commodities. However, not one of them has yet to be proven right.
In the midst of all the hysteria, stocking up, spending countless hours on the internet looking at end time and jugment, let me ask you. Has your life changed and gotten better? Are your families any closer to being saved? Or have you just wasted your time following false prophets? Perhaps, your life is worse? Perhaps, your finances and peace are in chaose rather than in order.
True prophets of God preach and teach the inspiriation Word of God to lead HIS people to repentance. The false ones will lead you away with the concerns of the world. Since they have no anointing, they will use your emotions to stir up fear and doubt to lure you into their endless trap and hysteria.
We are the people of God. If Jesus lives in us, then we must do what Jesus did. What did Jesus do? When HE walked the earth, HE did not talk about earthquake or tsunami's coming. HE did not speak against Ceasar claming he was a freemason or the anti christ. Jesus did not speak about the Roman empire controling the money system or the banking system. Jesus said pay unto Ceasar what belongs to Ceasar.
Jesus preached repentance to restore HIS people. Jesus preached for HIS people to pray and receive the Holy Spirit to be reborn and regenerated. HE did not speak on the concerns of world calamities and nonsense. HE did not try to predict dates or when HE would come back. HE said such things belong to the Father and for us not to be concerned with. HE said our job was to pray and receive the Holy Spirit to be HIS witnesses to first ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and then to the nations.
When God's time comes, HE will share the deep secrets of end time and revelation to those who had spent their time drawing closer to HIM preparing to meet HIM rather than those who had spent their time on the concerns of the world that have no merit. The news of the world are always the same, is it not? The news you hear today is the same yesterday but with different players and faces. Do not waste your time on news but immerse yourself in the bible and prayer.
Acts 1:6-8 So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” 7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Pastor Steve Yong Kim
Fire of God Church
An Holy Fire Ministry - An End Time Church preparing HIS Bride to engage the last days.
In Africa we have prophets who can tell you your name, the whole of your background, the date of your death and They can predict outcomes of different games just exactly. They perfom miracles like walking in air, capturing your relative in spirit using an ipad etc. Of course none has ever spoke of dates of Christ coming. But my question is do we have to accept any of these miracles or is there any harm in joining such ministries. I know miracles are real but how can we judge these miracles here in Africa they always prove true but sometimes give us questions as for what purpose? Moreover, people can be any minute details of their life but are not told of their sins to repent.
ReplyDeleteI would not trust such things as even the enemy can perform signs and wonders. Many prophets are very prideful and corrupted. Sorry to say but most prophets are self proclaimed and most are deluded and deceived. It is wise to stay away from them. Why do Christians go find "prophets" to tell them their names or give their backgrounds? Yes, this is possible but we must look at the hearts of those who seek and those who perform.
ReplyDeleteIt is not good to go jumping from ministries to ministries. You need to pray and ask God where you need to plant yourself. You need to spend more time praying, reading and worship. Then we will be able to discern and be led by the Holy Spirit.
Here is a sermon on false prophets and what thorns and thistles are
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDhMxqRj-Gc