Being Prepared for the End Times

[MaidforHim]

The end times get closer day by day and looking at our world sometimes I really wonder if it isn't just around the corner. I was discussing this with a relative and it left me wondering how most Christians view prepping for the end times, or if you prepare at all other than spiritually.

I think trusting in the Lord for His provision, guidance and protection is a must no matter what the situation or how prepared we think we are

I believe in the pre-trib rapture, but since the Bible doesn't come right out and say plainly that is the case like "Jesus will be picking you all up at 12 noon and the rapture will start at 12:01" I can't help but think that there is also some evidence that the rapture could happen later on.

Regardless of pre, mid or post, I imagine that the state of the world the last few years before the rapture will be pretty bad and survival itself may be a serious challenge. Also with all the terrorist threats and natural disasters that seem to be more frequent I am wondering if any of you prepare for hard times?

If so how? Do you grow gardens, save seeds, have emergency plans for extreme situations? Do you value self sufficiency or do you think being spiritually prepared is sufficient and the Lord will work out the rest of the details?

I am guessing that where the Lord has called us to be and what he's called us to do will play a big roll in how our ideas differ.

 

[Cris413]

Hi sister...

I do believe you have a valid point. I haven't thought much about preparing in terms of a major upheaval.

But the Spirit has been stirring in my heart that we need to more involved evangelizing...more outreach.

So much in fact...I'm considering retiring from my job to become more involved with missions and outreach programs...

Also...due to a very unfortunate situation in my neighborhood...I realized...I don't know my neighbors all that well...they don't even know I'm here to help.

I mean...I know my neighbors directly around me...but a few houses down...this woman is in deep, deep trouble...I may even be called to give witness in court...and I don't even know her first name.

I do know she could use the Light of the Lord right now and I wish I had gotten to know her before all this happened.

Now...more than ever I think...we really need to get out there...be that salt and light.

 

[psalms 91]

As you say each person will be directed differently but prepare we must. God is telling His people to prepare and get ready. I also believe in pre-trib but I believe from what I have been shown that there will be a very rough road before we are taken out. If we are not prepared for tribulation, food, water, etc how will we have time to explain and lead others to Christ? How will we survive? How many know how to survive without a grocery store, houses with heat and refrigerators? Think about it, dirty bombs, an EMP, a simple disruption in supply lines. These things are now all possible here. Also look at the state of this nation in regards to Christians, do you think that we are special and wioll escape persecution like many are facing right now? Look at all the countries that want to bring us down and think about our support of Israel, how can prophecy be fulfilled concerning Israel unless we are removed as a power? These are just some of the things that are easy to point out. Prophecy says that this world will grow worse and worse and so it shall because God is not a liar so start looking at news in a different light, build your faith and trust in God, and most of all listen to hear Him and be obedient in what He tells you to do, get, store, find, etc. These times will come and they are appointed whether we are ready or not. Sitting back saying God will do it is not how He works usually, He will tell us to do what we can and then He will do the rest. Above all build faith because our provision, healing and all the rest will come from Him. Think about no doctors and so on, not being able to go to the government because of the mark or because you are Christian and you will see that it is overwhelming and will take God to see us through.

 

[MaidforHim]

As you say each person will be directed differently but prepare we must. God is telling His people to prepare and get ready. I also believe in pre-trib but I believe from what I have been shown that there will be a very rough road before we are taken out. If we are not prepared for tribulation, food, water, etc how will we have time to explain and lead others to Christ? How will we survive? How many know how to survive without a grocery store, houses with heat and refrigerators? Think about it, dirty bombs, an EMP, a simple disruption in supply lines. These things are now all possible here. Also look at the state of this nation in regards to Christians, do you think that we are special and wioll escape persecution like many are facing right now? Look at all the countries that want to bring us down and think about our support of Israel, how can prophecy be fulfilled concerning Israel unless we are removed as a power? These are just some of the things that are easy to point out. Prophecy says that this world will grow worse and worse and so it shall because God is not a liar so start looking at news in a different light, build your faith and trust in God, and most of all listen to hear Him and be obedient in what He tells you to do, get, store, find, etc. These times will come and they are appointed whether we are ready or not. Sitting back saying God will do it is not how He works usually, He will tell us to do what we can and then He will do the rest. Above all build faith because our provision, healing and all the rest will come from Him. Think about no doctors and so on, not being able to go to the government because of the mark or because you are Christian and you will see that it is overwhelming and will take God to see us through.

I agree prayer, thought and preparation are key regardless of what type of preparation even if it's only a mental plan for evacuation and travel to safer quarters (assuming there is gas). We really need to be busy for Jesus!

I don't feel worried, but I do feel like God is saying we should be ready for anything and listening to Him closely.

If you consider all the things that are predicted in the Bible for the end times it's not just going to be economic struggle and social persecution, but also war, natural disaster, disease, pestilence and famine.

We see those increasing in frequency today with I think the exception of famine, which although it still occurs is less common as a wide spread problem. But with the new genetically altered terminator seeds being pushed to the UN a real global famine could be just around the corner. When you add all those things together... wow.

I used to think "pestilence" ? Hmm, what bug can't be killed easily with a can of raid! LOL But have you heard of some of the genetically altered little assassins they've been creating in the lab for controlling other pests? They're scary little crittersWhat happens when they adapt through environment change or necessity? CREEPY!

A lot of things that used to seem hard to imagine are becoming more possible every day. I think it all continually works toward supporting and confirming God's word and His world end prophecies... Which tells me He's coming soon!

 

[MaidforHim]

Hi sister...

I do believe you have a valid point. I haven't thought much about preparing in terms of a major upheaval.

But the Spirit has been stirring in my heart that we need to more involved evangelizing...more outreach.

So much in fact...I'm considering retiring from my job to become more involved with missions and outreach programs...

Also...due to a very unfortunate situation in my neighborhood...I realized...I don't know my neighbors all that well...they don't even know I'm here to help.

I mean...I know my neighbors directly around me...but a few houses down...this woman is in deep, deep trouble...I may even be called to give witness in court...and I don't even know her first name.

I do know she could use the Light of the Lord right now and I wish I had gotten to know her before all this happened.

Now...more than ever I think...we really need to get out there...be that salt and light.

Getting busy for Jesus is the way to go! I do hope it goes well for your neighbor and that God can use you as a witness in her life.

 

[IisJustMe]

I imagine that the state of the world the last few years before the rapture will be pretty bad and survival itself may be a serious challenge.

I don't know how bad it might be, or if it will get so bad that those who are part of the body of Christ are swept up in the hardship. Though there is nothing that states that believers in this age will be preserved from natural calamity, "wars and rumors of wars" and the like, I think a worldwide deterioration of economy, political, social and security issues would herald the onset of the age of judgment. I would expect that when governments fall, alliances are formed (for example, the "European Union" is already in place to become one of the 10 "heads" of antichrist) we can begin to expect the rapture as imminent. I also believe a pre-trib raptujre and though I think the evidence is overwhelming for it, I think if the Lord tarries, He will also provide a shield for His body.

Also with all the terrorist threats and natural disasters that seem to be more frequent I am wondering if any of you prepare for hard times?

I'm always prepared. I grew up in tornado alley in the midwest. My parents were depression-era children and were young people during WWII. My dad served in Europe. I've had instilled in me the need to be prepared. That's something everyone should do anyway, regardless of how the economy or the social and political structure are functioning. Young people today don't understand the need to set aside, to preserve, to maintain. They just want to get it all now, so that when the beginning of the end comes, I don't know how many of them people like me will be taking care of until Jesus calls us out of this world.

If so how? Do you grow gardens, save seeds, have emergency plans for extreme situations? Do you value self sufficiency or do you think being spiritually prepared is sufficient and the Lord will work out the rest of the details?

While the Lord says, "I will provide" He doesn't expect us to sit idly by and wait for Him to do so. If we want to eat, we'd better grab a hoe!

I am guessing that where the Lord has called us to be and what he's called us to do will play a big roll in how our ideas differ.

Don't know about that one either. I think the Lord tells us in His word that we are to simply abide in Him until that day comes.

 

[psalms 91]

I agree prayer, thought and preparation are key regardless of what type of preparation even if it's only a mental plan for evacuation and travel to safer quarters (assuming there is gas). We really need to be busy for Jesus!

I don't feel worried, but I do feel like God is saying we should be ready for anything and listening to Him closely.

If you consider all the things that are predicted in the Bible for the end times it's not just going to be economic struggle and social persecution, but also war, natural disaster, disease, pestilence and famine.

We see those increasing in frequency today with I think the exception of famine, which although it still occurs is less common as a wide spread problem. But with the new genetically altered terminator seeds being pushed to the UN a real global famine could be just around the corner. When you add all those things together... wow.

I used to think "pestilence" ? Hmm, what bug can't be killed easily with a can of raid! LOL But have you heard of some of the genetically altered little assassins they've been creating in the lab for controlling other pests? They're scary little crittersWhat happens when they adapt through environment change or necessity? CREEPY!

A lot of things that used to seem hard to imagine are becoming more possible every day. I think it all continually works toward supporting and confirming God's word and His world end prophecies... Which tells me He's coming soon!

Well said sister! I stuck to the obvious but if you explore prophecy on depth it becomes very interesting. Food for thought, deep research into the travels of Paul and where he reacghed to and got to and the lost tribes will lead you to the result that every place isles and further regions are mentioned is the US. Take a look at what is predocted for them. Look at Egypt as the world which it is and that is scary also. Look at Ezekiel 38 and 39 and see how the countries fit in so nicely with our news, of course you have to convert the old names to the modern ones but wow. I agree this is not to worry us but for us to draw ever closer to God.

 

[IisJustMe]

Well said sister! I stuck to the obvious but if you explore prophecy on depth it becomes very interesting. Food for thought, deep research into the travels of Paul and where he reacghed to and got to and the lost tribes will lead you to the result that every place isles and further regions are mentioned is the US. Take a look at what is predocted for them. Look at Egypt as the world which it is and that is scary also. Look at Ezekiel 38 and 39 and see how the countries fit in so nicely with our news, of course you have to convert the old names to the modern ones but wow. I agree this is not to worry us but for us to draw ever closer to God.

Sorry, but I can't agree with this post, Bill. There are no "lost tribes" for one thing. Israel has a record of the lineage of everyone in Israel, and there is no "missing tribe." They're all represented. In the Diaspora, they were scattered throughout Asia and Europe, but they've been able to keep track of their heritage and their origins, despite the teachings of many Christian denominations that seem to believe otherwise.

There is no country resembling the US in the end times prophecies. In fact, very few countries are identifiable from the texts dealing with eschatology. That is because John saw the end times from the perspective of most of the events that lead up to the Tribulation as having already happened. As I mentioned earlier, the EU is a precursor (in all likelihood) of at least one of the 10 "heads" of the antichrist. There is nothing to indicate the ten regional governments that make up those "heads" will not be in place before the Rapture and Tribulation, nor is there any indication that the Rapture must occur just before the Tribulation. I suspect there may be a lapse of from one to five years before the antichrist is revealed by his endorsing of a pact with Israel that will allow sacrifices to begin.

Just my thoughts, however. I'm willing to admit I could be wrong. Not about the "lost tribes" though. There aren't any

 

[psalms 91]

Sorry, but I can't agree with this post, Bill. There are no "lost tribes" for one thing. Israel has a record of the lineage of everyone in Israel, and there is no "missing tribe." They're all represented. In the Diaspora, they were scattered throughout Asia and Europe, but they've been able to keep track of their heritage and their origins, despite the teachings of many Christian denominations that seem to believe otherwise.

There is no country resembling the US in the end times prophecies. In fact, very few countries are identifiable from the texts dealing with eschatology. That is because John saw the end times from the perspective of most of the events that lead up to the Tribulation as having already happened. As I mentioned earlier, the EU is a precursor (in all likelihood) of at least one of the 10 "heads" of the antichrist. There is nothing to indicate the ten regional governments that make up those "heads" will not be in place before the Rapture and Tribulation, nor is there any indication that the Rapture must occur just before the Tribulation. I suspect there may be a lapse of from one to five years before the antichrist is revealed by his endorsing of a pact with Israel that will allow sacrifices to begin.

Just my thoughts, however. I'm willing to admit I could be wrong. Not about the "lost tribes" though. There aren't any

When they were scattered in 70 ad where did they all gop? How far did Paul really get? Check into it and you will find Ireland was the answer. You will also see strong evidence of some being in England. We have been settled from many nations and are composed of many peoples Jewish included. I do not believe that the church is taken out but only the remnant, the o0nes who are circumsized in heart and are close to Jesus, His bride. I will stop at that and leave this part alone but it is interesting just as current events are as well.

 

[IisJustMe]

When they were scattered in 70 ad where did they all gop? How far did Paul really get?

That's not the Diaspora. The Diaspora began in 706 BC and continued to 586 BC, scattering the peoples of Israel and Judah throughout Asia and Europe at the time the two nations fell before Assyria and Babylon. The Assyrians didn't believe as the Babylonians did. Assyria reduced the chances of rebellion by mixing peoples who had a natural disaffinity for one another, so that they spent their time bickering among themselves rather than plot uprising against the empire. By the time the Babylonians overthrew Assyria and instituted their theory of removing only the rulers and nobles from the conquered people's land, there were already Jewish people scattered throughout the world, upholding their traditions and their faith, and keeping a family record of their tribe and family.

When the scattering of the Messianic believers occurred when Rome sacked Jerusalem and utterly destroyed the Temple, there was fruitful ground for the gospel to be planted. As the apostles and other believing teachers fanned out across the world, Paul among them but by no means alone in his ministry, they found they could give evidence of the gospel by simply turning the local Jewish people to their Scripture and proving Messiah and Jesus were one and the same.

Obviously it was all part of God's plan from the beginning. Who better to plant the truth of Christ among than those who could verify by what they believed that He must be Who He said He is? No lost tribes. No "missing link" to Judaism that mysteriously found its way to Ireland and across the sea. Only faithful believers presenting God's truth to those who would naturally embrace it. No "Great White Father" who mysteriously appeared among American's Indian tribes to preach a truth they would receive soon enough, in God's timing, not in the wishful thinking of a man driven mad by his lack of power, to the point that he invented a two thousand year old tradition on the spot, a "traditon" that is nothing more than a dream from a troubled mind.

 

[psalms 91]

That's not the Diaspora. The Diaspora began in 706 BC and continued to 586 BC, scattering the peoples of Israel and Judah throughout Asia and Europe at the time the two nations fell before Assyria and Babylon. The Assyrians didn't believe as the Babylonians did. Assyria reduced the chances of rebellion by mixing peoples who had a natural disaffinity for one another, so that they spent their time bickering among themselves rather than plot uprising against the empire. By the time the Babylonians overthrew Assyria and instituted their theory of removing only the rulers and nobles from the conquered people's land, there were already Jewish people scattered throughout the world, upholding their traditions and their faith, and keeping a family record of their tribe and family.

When the scattering of the Messianic believers occurred when Rome sacked Jerusalem and utterly destroyed the Temple, there was fruitful ground for the gospel to be planted. As the apostles and other believing teachers fanned out across the world, Paul among them but by no means alone in his ministry, they found they could give evidence of the gospel by simply turning the local Jewish people to their Scripture and proving Messiah and Jesus were one and the same.

Obviously it was all part of God's plan from the beginning. Who better to plant the truth of Christ among than those who could verify by what they believed that He must be Who He said He is? No lost tribes. No "missing link" to Judaism that mysteriously found its way to Ireland and across the sea. Only faithful believers presenting God's truth to those who would naturally embrace it. No "Great White Father" who mysteriously appeared among American's Indian tribes to preach a truth they would receive soon enough, in God's timing, not in the wishful thinking of a man driven mad by his lack of power, to the point that he invented a two thousand year old tradition on the spot, a "traditon" that is nothing more than a dream from a troubled mind.

Iwould urge you to also research the terms children of Israel and House of Israel as they are two different things. Remember that there was Israel, 11 tribwes, and Judah. Dig deeper into that.

 

[zeke37]

Well said sister! I stuck to the obvious but if you explore prophecy on depth it becomes very interesting. Food for thought, deep research into the travels of Paul and where he reacghed to and got to and the lost tribes will lead you to the result that every place isles and further regions are mentioned is the US. Take a look at what is predocted for them. Look at Egypt as the world which it is and that is scary also. Look at Ezekiel 38 and 39 and see how the countries fit in so nicely with our news, of course you have to convert the old names to the modern ones but wow. I agree this is not to worry us but for us to draw ever closer to God.

Nice post Bill,

if people only realized who Israel is in end time prophesy....

Judah=jews

Israel=lost tribes (who they became) which is basically the Christian nations of today.

 

[IisJustMe]

Iwould urge you to also research the terms children of Israel and House of Israel as they are two different things. Remember that there was Israel, 11 tribwes, and Judah. Dig deeper into that.

Incorrect, Bill. Judah was 2-1/2 tribes, Israel 9-1/2 tribes. And I have dug into it more deeply. That's how I know what I posted earlier. There are no "lost tribes." Please do your research in context of the original texts of the Bible and responsible commentaries, not on the Internet which is notorious for making bizarre lies appear as gospel truths.

 

[Nadiine]

That's not the Diaspora. The Diaspora began in 706 BC and continued to 586 BC, scattering the peoples of Israel and Judah throughout Asia and Europe at the time the two nations fell before Assyria and Babylon. The Assyrians didn't believe as the Babylonians did. Assyria reduced the chances of rebellion by mixing peoples who had a natural disaffinity for one another, so that they spent their time bickering among themselves rather than plot uprising against the empire. By the time the Babylonians overthrew Assyria and instituted their theory of removing only the rulers and nobles from the conquered people's land, there were already Jewish people scattered throughout the world, upholding their traditions and their faith, and keeping a family record of their tribe and family.

When the scattering of the Messianic believers occurred when Rome sacked Jerusalem and utterly destroyed the Temple, there was fruitful ground for the gospel to be planted. As the apostles and other believing teachers fanned out across the world, Paul among them but by no means alone in his ministry, they found they could give evidence of the gospel by simply turning the local Jewish people to their Scripture and proving Messiah and Jesus were one and the same.

Obviously it was all part of God's plan from the beginning. Who better to plant the truth of Christ among than those who could verify by what they believed that He must be Who He said He is? No lost tribes. No "missing link" to Judaism that mysteriously found its way to Ireland and across the sea. Only faithful believers presenting God's truth to those who would naturally embrace it. No "Great White Father" who mysteriously appeared among American's Indian tribes to preach a truth they would receive soon enough, in God's timing, not in the wishful thinking of a man driven mad by his lack of power, to the point that he invented a two thousand year old tradition on the spot, a "traditon" that is nothing more than a dream from a troubled mind.

I admit to one thing on this topic of end times: ignorance. I just haven't done deep studies into it.

With that said, I also don't 'poo poo' prophecy like others do as if it's no big deal and insignificant. If it were insignificant, then God wouldnt' have used so much prophecy in the NT and He certainly wouldn't have added a special blessing into Rev. 1 to the reader, AND a curse to the one who tampers with that specific book.
Pretty serious stuff imho.

I follow prophecy & pay attn. to world news & I see the end times approaching.
Since I'm ignorant in this, I'll just point out one thing that relates to the [who is] Israel discrepancy -
as I look at the world stage right now, the middle east leaders who want to kill all the Jews aren't focusing on any one 'section' of Israel or surrounding people anywhere, they want the whole of Israel to be blown off the map. (which is a prophecy in and of itself as that escalates) - and the division of their land AGAIN.
The haters of Israel are in attack mode against the entire country & consider them all Jews & hate them all.

Aside from that stuff, I think we should "prepare" by doing what Paul mentions, not being busybodies in others affairs... cleaning up our own backyards - preparing to meet the Lord literally face to face.

I think it's going to get alot more evil and nastier before the Lord returns - I think it will still be awhile yet becuz the world is being prepped to embrace and welcome the antichrist.
Keep a strong witness for the Lord, don't compromise His truth to be loved by the world becuz the world is going down in God's wrath when Jesus returns.

good thread topic sister

 

[MaidforHim]

I admit to one thing on this topic of end times: ignorance. I just haven't done deep studies into it.

With that said, I also don't 'poo poo' prophecy like others do as if it's no big deal and insignificant. If it were insignificant, then God wouldnt' have used so much prophecy in the NT and He certainly wouldn't have added a special blessing into Rev. 1 to the reader, AND a curse to the one who tampers with that specific book.
Pretty serious stuff imho.

I follow prophecy & pay attn. to world news & I see the end times approaching.
Since I'm ignorant in this, I'll just point out one thing that relates to the [who is] Israel discrepancy -
as I look at the world stage right now, the middle east leaders who want to kill all the Jews aren't focusing on any one 'section' of Israel or surrounding people anywhere, they want the whole of Israel to be blown off the map. (which is a prophecy in and of itself as that escalates) - and the division of their land AGAIN.
The haters of Israel are in attack mode against the entire country & consider them all Jews & hate them all.

Aside from that stuff, I think we should "prepare" by doing what Paul mentions, not being busybodies in others affairs... cleaning up our own backyards - preparing to meet the Lord literally face to face.

I think it's going to get alot more evil and nastier before the Lord returns - I think it will still be awhile yet becuz the world is being prepped to embrace and welcome the antichrist.
Keep a strong witness for the Lord, don't compromise His truth to be loved by the world becuz the world is going down in God's wrath when Jesus returns.

good thread topic sister

I think this is right on Sister!

I don't think you need to be an expert in end times events to read Revelations and understand that preparation is important on a personal level, a family level, a church level and most importantly a spiritual level.

I think how well we prepare can also be a witness to others when hard times do come. When I pray one of the things I ask for is that the Lord make me ready for His coming and what ever it is He has for me to do. I ask the same for my family and friends.

I really don't think Christs return is very far off at all. HURRAY!!!

 

[Cris413]

<snip>
Aside from that stuff, I think we should "prepare" by doing what Paul mentions, not being busybodies in others affairs... cleaning up our own backyards - preparing to meet the Lord literally face to face.

I agree being "busybodies" is not a good witness...and good witness is exactly as you describe...our own clean house.

I do, however, think it's important to get out there.

Mat 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Mat 5:15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.


To continue my example of my neighbor...I won't go into details of course...but pretty much everything transpired right in front of my house...

Personally...I'm not the neighbor that gawks through the window...and I had no interest in asking my other neighbors what happened...until one told my husband they had given our names to the court as potential witnesses...and I realized...I don't even know this woman's name...

Life in suburbia is still pretty new to me. I've always lived a nomadic and solitary life...until about 4 years ago.

This is all quite a culture shock for me...

As much as I would like to continue living my peaceful little life...in my clean little house...attending my nice little church...sending money to nice organizations...

Perhaps it's time to get my feet dirty...

And that is TOTALLY the Lord...'cause I personally like my little solitary comfort zone...A LOT

I haven't approached this woman...I'm praying for the Lord's leading...perhaps all He intends for me to do is pray for her and her family.

...but I can't help but consider the good witness is in letting our neighbors know...there are those not interested in the neighborhood gossip...and are simply interested in being good neighbors.

It's gonna be hard...because such is the way of the world...and people do not trust...that an offer of help has no strings attached...nor an alterior motive/agenda.

I don't know about a lot of you...but I certainly can relate to Jonah...I don't want to go to Nineveh...

As mainstream media continues to focus on the sensational tragedies and the senseless and selfish atrocities being committed every day....in the world..in our countries...in our communities...in our neighborhoods...

I think it's important...and the importance will increase exponentially as we move forward into the endtimes...

...that we, as individuals and as the Church, get out there...put feet to our faith...and let others know...we are willing to give of ourselves. All glory be to God!

We don't have to get into their business to do that...

We just have to be available...to God and to them...and let the Holy Spirit handle the rest....

I think it's going to get alot more evil and nastier before the Lord returns - I think it will still be awhile yet becuz the world is being prepped to embrace and welcome the antichrist.
Keep a strong witness for the Lord, don't compromise His truth to be loved by the world becuz the world is going down in God's wrath when Jesus returns.

good thread topic sister

Absolutely right...

...and again...all the more reason to be that light on a hill...a light that gives direction...that points to the Light of the world.

Blessings sister!

 

[Nadiine]

to Cris,
when I mentioned 'busybodies' in everybody's business... I actually had something in the back of my mind that I was thinking it was more about...
stuff like us watching reality Tv shows.

The preoccupation with gossiping about other people in order to get soap operas going about them... wanting all the DRAMA.... and that type of thing.

We're absolutely supposed to be "out there" shining a light. But when you look at stuff like YouTube & reality Tv, it appears to me like we're fixated on other people's activities... I think we like it becuz it helps keep the focus off of US and introspection of our own conduct & character.
if other people look wild and do evil stuff, it makes us seem a little less 'bad'. Comparing ourselves to THEM rather than a godly standard of right & wrong.

That's kinda what I had in mind when I said busybody there.

 

[Cris413]

to Cris,
when I mentioned 'busybodies' in everybody's business... I actually had something in the back of my mind that I was thinking it was more about...
stuff like us watching reality Tv shows.

The preoccupation with gossiping about other people in order to get soap operas going about them... wanting all the DRAMA.... and that type of thing.

We're absolutely supposed to be "out there" shining a light. But when you look at stuff like YouTube & reality Tv, it appears to me like we're fixated on other people's activities... I think we like it becuz it helps keep the focus off of US and introspection of our own conduct & character.
if other people look wild and do evil stuff, it makes us seem a little less 'bad'. Comparing ourselves to THEM rather than a godly standard of right & wrong.

That's kinda what I had in mind when I said busybody there.

Nadiine sister... This is really odd...I knew you were not referring to me...

I wasn't sure what you were referring to...but as I prayed about my post...I knew God was moving...

Did you ever have the sense that you don't know why your speaking something...or who it's for but you know it's for someone...

A lot of times I find...I feel like the Lord is moving in me to minister to someone else...and I find...I'm the one He's ministering to....



So much is weighing very heavily on my heart right now...regarding such things.

God bless you sister...for prompting me to prayerfully consider and share my thoughts on this...

Perhaps the Lord has a word for someone else out there...but He certainly ministered to me this morning...

Love ya sister!

 

[Cabal]

Ok, out of curiosity, why do people assume that the EU is part of the antichrist? I'm going to hope that the reason is more substantial than "because it's a union of several states."

Even if it does go the way of the Antichrist, does that rule it out from being a good thing for now? (arguable, I know, expansionism and CAP aside, but hey, it was formed from the ashes of WW2)

 

[IisJustMe]

Ok, out of curiosity, why do people assume that the EU is part of the antichrist? I'm going to hope that the reason is more substantial than "because it's a union of several states."

Even if it does go the way of the Antichrist, does that rule it out from being a good thing for now? (arguable, I know, expansionism and CAP aside, but hey, it was formed from the ashes of WW2)

Right now its a good thing, from the perspective of bringing together for a common good a collection of nations that traditionally haven't "played well and made nice" together. I have no issues with the EU now. I'm saying it is the kind of union that will lend itself to the "10 heads" of the antichrist at a later date. Its like the number "666" ... now, its just a number. Then, something far more treacherous.