As Autumn begins to show its color, I am again reminded, that seasonal changes are always preceded by a palpable cooling/warming wind.  They are never the abrupt surprise we often hear in dramatic exclamation.  Their coming is recognizable well in advance of an icy or sweltering noon.  I know so many unbelievers who have come to me with questions regarding the apparent Earthly and Heavenly signs which recently have become so discernibly frequent.  It is always a spirited conversation as together we recall many warnings that I gone relatively unnoticed, but were each more ominous in declaration than those previous.

False teachers, pestilence, wars and rumors of the same, extreme self-concern, apostasy of the church, increased proclivity to wickedness and un-restrained behavior, earthquakes, natural occurrences, episodic chemistry both within Israel and Biblical prophesied Middle Eastern Nations, economic inconsistency, rapid travel to and fro, increasing access to knowledge are all notable to believers.  For a refresher spend a moment and read the 2Timothy 3-4, scan through the book of Daniel, Isaiah or Ezekiel and you will soon see the truth in our present epoch.

However the point or intention of this passage is to remind us that we heard the whispers, predictions, warnings, signals and possibilities of this time in history, yet in our own self interest chose not to attend.  This inclination to worldly attachment and interest is no longer just a simple obstacle to faithful maturation, but now is itself a blindfold to preparation for the Lord’s imminent arrival.  It is all well and good to see the coming storm, even telling others to be cautious, but only those who move their families to the safety of a waiting basement where goods and clean water have been stored will escape its formidable wrath.

This is an example, for although good physical preparation may in fact include material supplies, preparation for Christians is done in the heart and mind.  Have you accepted Jesus as Lord and savior having confessed and turned away from your sin (repented)?  Have you abided in Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to sanctify you, remaking you in God’s Image?  Have you believed in the Holy Word of God and walked in such a way that demonstrated your obedient love for God through adherence to His commands?

The stakes in these times are immeasurable.  Ask yourself, if I am wrong in my Biblical assertions how does it damage you to prepare for the Lord’s arrival?  Then ask yourself, if I am right in all that I have warned you, what then is the Price of ignoring or disbelieving my heraldry?  Do you know what will happen here, on Earth, during the tribulation period?  Do you know what happens to believers during that time?  Do you know the glorious ending to the triumphant Plan of Almighty God?  If you don’t know the end you are in for a wonderful surprise as you learn of God’s victory and eternity spent with Him, without sin, war and death.   Don’t you want to believe in what you know instead of “kind of” knowing what you believe?

Do nothing because I recommend it.  My words only beseech you lovingly to scour the Bible looking for truth, asking God for the guiding counsel, to teach and reveal all the evidence necessary to aligning your heart with the Holy Spirit.  Fill your lamp with oil in preparation for a swift night travel, as necessary.  Heed the signs of the coming season so that you are not surprised or dismayed at its arrival.  I believe God’s Will to be Holy, Righteous and True.  I believe that nothing but the Blood of Jesus Christ may free us from the prison of our sin.  I believe that the Holy Spirit lives within each believer Guiding, Teaching, Directing, Loving and Hoping we each are prepared for those things that shall and must come.  I pray for your health, wealth and the same for your families this and each day until the Lord Jesus arrives, because after that day our worries shall be made nil, and our prayers delivered face to face with the Lord.