My eyes have been opened-I'm afraid

[Blessed2003]

I have a back ground in one of those churches that teaches God in Heaven and us here, no inbetween. My family told me spirits were not real, miracles did not exist, and that one day we would die and go to Heaven to meet God. Basically, that is what I learned, they were the "say one thing" "do another type." (Much like everyone unless they are ruled by the Spirit) Anyway, I began to pray to God and ask Him to open my eyes and boy did He. I have learned all of this over a period of time but a lot of it is finally starting to come together.
God told me in April last year that (I will leave out some that only pertains to me OK) NOW is the time for the Harvest. Well, I analyze so ofcourse I came to the conclusion that it has been harvest time since Jesus physically lived. But some of the things my "eyes" have seen and my "ears" have heard are seeping out like a canister of water about to over flow, but NO ONE will listen. Everyone only wants to hear "what they believe" NO ONE (hardly) wants to hear the TRUTH! I am really scared because I see deception all around me, and my heart is aching. I don't want anyone to experience God's wrath (unless it leads to salvation) I am serious yall' because I know the time is near. Our God will not continue to tolerate the prevail of evil. Good people are opressed. In America (PRIDE) (gee, what a coincidence) corruption is seeping out as a gas. We are idol worshipers (OUR FLESH) we are gossipers, backbiters, envious, the list goes on. Our children are not even safe. The deception is on TV, in school. When are the people of God going to stand up and pray for deliverance? We are all enslaved. I don't know about yall' but the evil around me literally turns my insides, it is troubling. Everything is "upside down" It is time for the order of creation to be restored. I can't stand it because it is so hard to really see the truth. People claim to be of God, yet they gossip, and are contintious, and full of HATE. That is not God, I believe we are hidden where we are because we are in a war, Jesus said if you are not for me you are against me. (the really sad part is most who are against don't recognize it) I don't know about anyone else but I have met very few people who actually KNOW God, I have met very FEW people in my life who LOVE THE TRUTH. They have always pretended to, but I know in my spirit that they do not, or they would listen to it. HELP, is anyone out there being touched by what I say. I need to know if the Almighty has shown anyone else someting that I can learn from. I believe I am right here in the middle of "hell'ville" so that God can use me (EVEN in my sinful state) to reach those whose lives I come in contact with.
To me it is like we alre blind until God removes the scales then we see just how few people truly are servents of the ONE TRUE GOd!
Help, I am scared.

 

[LuxPerpetua]

The way is narrow and not many people will enter it. But, God is both merciful and just.

In regard to Christians who don't always act that way and their salvation: I do believe that if we believe that Christ is our Savior and our one atonement for sins, and out of love and gratitude for His sacrifice try to live their lives as best as we can, we will be saved from God's wrath. I think the clincher is your faith in Christ to cover your sins (even as baptized Christians we still keep on sinning) and your intentions to try to do right, even if you fail. My favorite verse is Romans 6:38-39. I don't think that everyone who has been baptized and goes to church is necessarily a Christian, though. Christ berated the Pharisees for adhering to the letter of the law but missing the spirit of their faith (cf. John 5:39-40 and like verses).

As far as this world goes, yes, it is reeking in evil. I wish no wrath upon it, though, and pray with all of my heart that people will soften their hearts to God's whisper. I have no more authority than to pray for them; the rest is between themselves and God. I do pray for God's forgiveness and mercy, "for they know not what they do."

As Christians, we know the truth and how God will triumph over evil, but we know not the day nor the hour. I think the more it seems like the end is getting near, the farther off it really is (remember that God will come "like a thief in the night"). Sometimes I catch myself praying for Christ to hurry up and come and deliver me from this evil world, but then I stop myself and realize that instead I should be praying that before He comes again that all souls will have accepted Him as Lord. As much as I'd love to enter the New Jerusalem this very moment, I also want more time here to proclaim Jesus to those who don't know Him.

It is scary, though. Eternity is serious business.

 

[Blessed2003]

Thank you-
Truth, eternity is FOREVER!

 

[JesusInMyHeart]

Psalm 138....tells us, "God's steadfast love and faithfulness will endure, preserve one in the midst of trouble, and fulfill God's purpose in the ones called."

Prayer means that we bring the things that we're anxious about to God, and then let them go.

Prayer means saying, "Lord, I don't know how to handle this. How about you help me deal with it?" Prayer means healing our anxiety, not just coping with it. It means healing our anxiety, by facing it together with God. Prayer means the transformation of anxiety -- into love.

Prayer replaces anxiety with joy. It replaces worry with peace. It replaces all the things we think that we want, with the things that we really need, instead. When we let Jesus stand next to us in our fears, he not only heals us -- he gives us the kingdom.

Luke 12:32-40
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom"

Let us speak about choices:

What matters is whether or not we choose to let hope and love lighten the way forward. We cannot make choices for others. They have their own free will. But what you can do is get closer to God. Do not worry what the world does. Leave it in God's hands.

Jesus said, "Follow me." Commitment means a priority. "Seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).

Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

 

[ShetlandRose]

I sympathize with much of what you posted in your message...except I know a great many people who love God and a great many people who love the truth. There is a lot of good in the world in addition to the evil. Sometimes we fight so hard for the Lord that we miss seeing all the good, which is so refreshing.

ShetlandRose

 

[IKTCA]

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[sawdust]

LOL You think it's bad now wait till the last seven years!

No reason to be scared Blessed2003 we have been told beforehand. Establish yourself in Christ and all that is necessary for salvation will be achieved. Not only your own but for those around you. Jesus said "If I be lifted up I will draw all men unto me." Don't fix your eyes on the evil but rather fix your face toward Christ and lift Him above all else. In this way others will be drawn to the gospel of peace and find their rest in Jesus.
The Lord is Coming ... and every day is one day closer to The Day.