| “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.” mat 24:32 nkjv
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April 18, 2023 “So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” mat 24:33-35 nkjv What are “these things,” and what is it that “is near?” This past few days I read several accounts of things happening in the world that, to me, are very possibly related to “these things, and what is near- at the doors!” The chilling words of Yeshua, that “will by no means pass away,” certainly will happen [at the appointed time], perhaps suddenly to some, but not unexpectedly to those who know their Bible, and study the end times as they correlate to current events of their times. I like to think that I fit somewhere in that group… not by my own wisdom, but by the simple words of Biblical teaching and the leading of Yahweh's forever faithful Holy Spirit. Where do you fit into that “generation that will by no means pass away?” Have you ever considered that you may well be among those “last days” people? What if you are? Do these thoughts trouble you, or do they comfort you... because you trust Yahweh and His handling of things concerning you? Yeshua, clearly explained these times and events in His “Olivet Discourse,” Matthew Chapter 24; also in Mark Chapter 13; and Luke Chapter 21. I would hope you are familiar with these “fig tree” signs that are given to warn us of the “times in which the last generation will live.” If not, please read these chapters and think about how they relate to our world, national, and cultural news reporting the narrative of destructive daily lifestyles and unsavory appetites of so much of humanity… that shakes its fist into Yahweh’s face and kicks him out of their lifestyles and pursuits. A description of the judgment that caused the great flood of Noah’s day, and the destruction judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah, according to Biblical record, could very well be a description of our modern society. What occurs to me is that Yahweh may be getting close to His “fill” of our sinful and rebellious disregard for His shed blood at Calvary. Here is a short list of the “global” disturbances and totalitarian issues that I read about these past few days, that seem to be telltale signs of things Yeshua said were to come: 1) The revealed activity of our own Government trying to unseat the new duly elected Israeli Government… overthrowing it if possible. When one understands the ramifications of the massive problems involved in these “last few days of review I have noted,” (there are more) and when one carefully studies and appreciates the words of Yeshua’s Olivet Discourse, if you are like me, you have to really consider that the “fig tree” season is not very far away… These things do not frighten me as I know the one who’s in charge of my destiny is not going to take His eye off my well being. The tumultuous times Yeshua warned of are for real, they will come… the way I see it, it is up to me to be studying the truth of Biblical teaching and believing Yahweh for His guidance and care for my needs. This is not to say that I will not suffer hardships and persecution… but I know He will go with me through it when it comes. I hope you will seek the same shelter in His gracious provision for those who look for His coming. Shalom, John |
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.”(mat 24:36-39 nkjv) |