Saturday, November 29, 2014

SERMON - TRUST IN GOD BUT OBEY HIM pt5

Trust In God
But
Obey Him
Part 5
 
 
Consider this…consider as you really think of an answer that makes sense.
 
Which country would dare to face the Antichrist with America out-of-the-way?
 
Britain , France , Germany , Denmark , Norway , Russia , Mexico , South America and many other nations are being taken over by Islamic hordes. China , Japan , Korea , Indonesia will not support Christian concepts. No Middle Eastern nation has respect for Christianity. Canada is Liberal and will also fall with the United States as it suffers nuclear destruction. India would not dare to oppose anyone powerful enough to either cow other destroy them and there will be no nation to stop the Antichrist. None!
 
There are Christians that scoff at the idea of America falling but know this, I do not predict this! It is prophesy and written by God Himself! No matter how bad the scoffing gets I do not think any prophesy of God will be changed by a failure to accept God’s Word.
 
Look what has happened within the last year.
 
America ’s Senate voted to ratify a treats (START) which restricts DEFENSIVE measures! Iran , North Korea , Pakistan , Venezuela as well as China and Russia have made known their utter disdain for the American way of life yet our political leaders vote to weaken our capability to defend ourselves and our allies!
 
Throughout the Old Testament there are instances whereby God allowed countries to conquer other countries that (the conquerors) were not His people to accomplish His purposes. We then must see that by His allowing the destruction of America is His way of punishing any that fail to walk the path He has directed.
 
Isaiah 47:1-15 (Too lengthy to print) sets forth prophesy respecting the “Virgin Daughter of Babylon.” A smug, self engrossed nation claiming to be the most secure and powerful nation with no peers, will fall. This, I fear, describes the demise of America .
 
I ask a second time, which country would dare face the antichrist with America out of the way?
 
The answer is not hard to arrive at.., sadly. There would be no nation to stand is his way!
 
With that made known allow me to divulge what stands to occur when the antichrist starts his reign. But, before I do this I wish to point out that although there have been and still are antichrists the will be those to come that identify themselves as such that shall wield great powers.
 
2 John 1: 7 I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.
 
The antichrist I now address will be the man that will form the ‘One World Government’ which will, in turn, demand rules and acts that go directly against God’s Word. There will be a total of two that will wreak havoc upon Christians. One will actually be the false prophet controlled by the other.
 
Revelation 13: 15 The second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed. 16 It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, 17 so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name
 
Those that refuse to take the ‘mark’ will be subjected to extreme hardships and ultimately death at the hands of the followers of the antichrist. Know this, all pain and suffering faced here on earth will be rewarded by eternal happiness in the afterlife with God. Those who are TRUE CHRISTIANS must expect to strengthen themselves against false teachings as well as against physical weakness. Mental strength will be a true asset and is something to be prayed for!
 
Daniel 11: 31 “His armed forces will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice. Then they will set up the abomination that causes desolation. 32 With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.
 
But, those who persevere will face extreme hardships and even death will receive God’s rewards.
 
Daniel 12: 11 “From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination that causes desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. 12 Blessed is the one who waits for and reaches the end of the 1,335 days.  13 “As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance.”
 
There will be many acts designed to make claims of divinity of the antichrist and to turn families against one another in support of the antichrist.  This is foretold in God’s Word and must be understood. Those who remain staunch in their faith and total belief in God will be rewarded. God makes this blatantly clear.
 
Matthew 24: 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.
 
Mark 13:  12 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 13 Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
 
2 Thessalonians 2: 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.
 
False prophets abound this very day and it will get worse! Many deceive themselves as they support these charlatans and condone their actions. We TRUE Christians must remain faithful and deny Satan his wishes.
Each Christian must learn about all that is to come and ultimately the reward that waits. This knowledge must be passed on to each of our descendants as no one person knows when all these things will come to pass or even begin.
 
There may be a time wherein Christians must resort to subterfuge and seemingly false ways in order to survive. I say this as all too many Pastors teach their congregations to ‘roll with the punch.’ Imagine God’s anger at seeing His people allow themselves to be led like sheep to the slaughter. Who would live to tell of our Lord and Savior? Who would have the knowledge of God and all His greatness? Like our forefathers did in the days of persecution and torture, we must persevere and do all that is best to go on.
 
(Closing prayer)
 
Abba, Lord above, hear our prayer.
 
We come to You with all the praises we seek to sing to You and with our worship that we seek to bestow upon You. You are our God, our El Shaddai, our provider and truly worthy of our love.
 
Lord we are learning of the trials ahead and seek Your protection and enlightenment. Reveal to each of us, in any way You choose, any instruction You wish to make known. We accept You as our El Gibbor, the Strength and our Rock. Please bestow upon each of us a portion of strength to allow us to stand fast in the face of adversity and which will allow us to find the strength to be the servants worthy of You and Your presence.
 
Father, if it is the fate of our descendants to face the horrors of what events are to come we ask that You be with them, be in their minds and hearts as You grant them the strength to stand fast as Your servants. Bring them leaders who will teach them that doing Your will is paramount above the will of any other.
 
Lord, ease our hearts and minds from the events of the day and accept our love and
faithfulness as we walk our paths in this world leading to You.
 
In Jesus’ name we pray who is One with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever,
 
Amen, amen and amen.


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Pastor Lee S Gliddon Jr
God's Word Christian Ministry
Conservative Patriot http://conpats.blogspot.com

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