2 Thessalonians
2:13-17
Who would have thought that one day in the United States of
America being a follower of Jesus Christ would be looked down on by a large
number of people! But it has
happened, and it was prophesied, and we did not believe it would happen on our
watch. I read yesterday that some
foolish man who claims to be a preacher of the Word of God has given an exact
date in May of 2011 for Christ’s return.
There is a very big problem, he is wrong, God has not given that information
to anyone, but he has told the church to always be ready. The sad news is that this kook is not a
new phenomenon; from the time of the apostles to this guy, we have had people
telling others the exact day that Christ is coming back and so far, they are
100% incorrect and that number will stay consistent.
For us who are followers of Christ, I have some very bad news,
it’s going to get worse, the world system hates us because we are light and
they are in darkness and the light always exposes what is taking place in the
darkness. Jesus has taught us not
to hide our light, but many of us have; we have sold out to this present
darkness, hoping that by doing so they would like us, and it has only made us a
reproach to God. It is time to
encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ and to give thanks for them. It is time to stand firm and hold to
what you have been taught about letting Christ live His life through your
earthsuit. It’s time to understand
that you are greatly loved by the Father and the Son, and that grace will bring
comfort to your heart and establish you both in righteous actions and in the
word of God.
From the Back Porch,
Bob Rice
Written on December 9, 2010
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