Things are quite ominous right now for anyone following the news. However, there is the good news in all of this, in terms of what really matters. The closer we get, the more we have to keep the scriptures below in mind. That's why they were given to us:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
(John 14)
16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
(1 Thessalonians 4)
10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
(1 Thessalonians 4)
10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.
(Revelation 3:10)
33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
(Matthew 24)
42 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 43 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
(Matthew 24)
28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
(Matthew 24)
6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing watersand like loud peals of thunder, shouting:
“Hallelujah!
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
7 Let us rejoice and be glad
and give him glory!
For the wedding of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has made herself ready.
8 Fine linen, bright and clean,
was given her to wear.”
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
7 Let us rejoice and be glad
and give him glory!
For the wedding of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has made herself ready.
8 Fine linen, bright and clean,
was given her to wear.”
(Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.)
9 Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.”
10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”
(Revelation 19)
Amen!
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thanks for the wonderful reminders, Scott. Maranatha! Soon, Lord! Soon!
ReplyDeleteDavid as we sit on the bench can I offer u some lemonade or ice tea,the atmosphere is rt between us, (understanding brother)the twinkling of a eye.
ReplyDeleteThanks Scott!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat was needed, contemplating these verses/promises is a great way to start the day.
Amen Brother! Personally, I hold on to His Promises every moment, and sure in the knowledge without question, He is right here by my side, by ALL of our sides :)
ReplyDeleteHe is with us always...
Matthew 28:20
20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Hebrews 13:8
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Like this vid...folks dont realize Jesus is, right there, with us every moment...
Jesus Is ALWAYS With You ) 4:18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2xwT7j1FCE
He will never leave us or forsake us...
Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Nothing, absolutely NOTHING, can EVER separate us from His Love...
Romans 8:38-39
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen, amen. Cant add anything to that
ReplyDeleteTrying to stay under his wing at all times currently!!!!! We fly soon.....
ReplyDelete@ Mike Lupica ... :-) Or iced coffee!
ReplyDeleteThe pauses between the birth pangs are getting shorter and shorter. That can only mean that this "baby" is about to be birthed!
nooooooooooooooo iced coffee LOL - it HAS to be hot Dave - come onnnnnnnnnnn :)))
ReplyDeleteHold the ice!
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