Lovely Nicodemus, very well put. cant not read signs anymore, written all over face of creation, and our faces too. Like actors on a stage, playing out the opera ...

... Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)

Enjoy the heavenly music !

http://youtu.be/tTfiboMetpY

Good post, Nic, and I enjoyed your ‘chat’. Makes me want to chat right back at ya!

You sound a lot like me. I’ve been watching for the Lord’s return since the early 70’s. Some years the sense of His immanent return being stronger than others.... But the last 8 yrs or so, the strong sense of His return has not left me at all. Everyday that I wake up I say to myself, “is today the day?”

The sense of His immanent return during these past 8 yrs, is much different though. I’ve seen no single big prophecy fulfilled...yet still that feeling of any day now remains. The last big or main prophecy that I personally witnessed was the 67’ war, where Israel regained control over Jerusalem and Temple Mount... Yet now, it’s, seeing all of the dominos fall into place. Each one seemingly small in it’s own right, like the economy, lawlessness, wars and rumors of war, wild weather, lack of love, rising anti-Semitism , anti-christianity... The nations raging... Goodness, I guess I could really go on and on, eh? But the speed and intensity of all of these together, really are like what the Lord said, “Like birth pains”. Each one event building on the last one, getting closer and closer together, stronger and stronger, to the culmination.

Anyway yes, the dominoes are falling into place all over the world. Nations failing, world powers re-aligning,.. His return is at the door, the road signs all point towards it. The next big thing on the prophetic timeline for the Church, is the Rapture. For the unsaved world it is the beginning of Daniel’s 70th. week. I pray that many, many more will come to know and accept Jesus as their Savior, before the Church is removed, so that they will counted as members of the body, before the great and terrible Day of the Lord. Amen!

God bless you brother, as you wait, abide, and work in His Vineyard, sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Grace.

2Cr 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now [is] the accepted time; behold, now [is] the day of salvation.)

Chris N.

Greetings in Christ Jesus. I also have been watching since 1969. Thought the rapture would happen then, while being engaged in the Jesus movement. A lot of ups and downs since then. I agree, we've seen the signs. I've bought the T-shirt, the coffee cup and I'm ready to go. I am also pretty much "sign"ed out. Yet knowing that any day can be our last. Truly though at this point, all I will receive is a firm firm firm confirmation from the Lord Himself. No one's dream or vision will convince me. I think that a "doubting Thomas" mentality here can be a wise thing. Paul certainly instructed people not to just take his word for things, but to search out the scriptures, our own hearts and the heart of God. Truly none of us is worthy, and we are all "broken vessels" before the Lord. But how gratifying it is to be able to share with one another, our love for Him. I know I can't wait to be made "perfect" by Him. And I can't wait for Him to make all of you perfect as well. Tee hee hee.

Love & blessings...Tender Reed

Spoken like a true watcher, Nic ~~~ Some here have been watching for a long time, huh, . . not surprisingly these days we tend to think the Catching Away shall come 'on a day we think not' at the same time we've not let go anticpating daily the great Redemption call~~ ~~ I know you watchers know that . . great post Nic~

Your post made me smile, Nico, because I have had the same thought lately. I have been watching for over 25 years, but God drove me literally to my knees in 2008. I thought for sure the rapture would happen that year. We are here still, and I am really hoping that 2008 wasn't my 7 year warning. I am hoping that you are correct and your 7 year warning is right on schedule.

I think back to 2008 and what was going on that year that to me was a real transition for this country and the world. It was also an election year and the stock market dropped 777 points, marking the beginning of economic chaos. It seemed like the world was ripe then, and I never would have believed we would see 2012. But what we have seen happen in the past 4 years is really unbelievable. I can't imagine we have long to wait.

I try to occupy and not waste the days He has given me, but oh, do I long to see His face and have this sinful body transformed and then see a world welcome her Creator and King. I just want to get on with eternity, but I know eternity started the moment I was saved. I pray we will all use our time wisely, and make our King proud.

A touch of heaven, a hint of heavenly joy whenever we share our deepest heartfelt, spirit filled thoughts and faith with one another . . to me it's more than intriguing, it's a miracle how we do feel bonded. It's Holy Spirit atmosphere, church every day, sharing deeply what matters to us most . . It is Jesus and His leading us in precious fellowship knowing our Jesus is here with us ~~

. . . "Then those who feared (reverenced} the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name. . .

. . . And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him" . . .Malachi 3:16,17

This is better than church everyday!! I have never felt as lifted up and as encouraged as I have since I found RITAN. I cannot talk to anyone at my church the way we do here. I have tried to start up a conversation about the Rapture and what is going on in the world and I am rebuked. "The world has always been this way", they say. They do not want to hear about it. My place of prayer and sanctuary is not the church that I go to but the Church I have found on Ritan. So wonderfully like minded people. I am slowly feeling comfortable enough to share on here. So much inside of me that I need to talk about. Nowhere to share it. I get so excited about the coming of Our Lord and when I try to share with my Church friends, they do not understand and turnaway. So sad they do not see the exciting time we live in. I too was slammed in 2008, but not in the way of a great revelation. I Lost my beloved daughter and my faith was tested. I have been living in a shifting balance of living in the world and Heaven. Somedays I feel I can't go on and then there is a wonderful message from someone on RITAN and I am encouraged once more not to give up the fight. So want to go home. My faith has been only getting stronger. I am still shaken by the loss of my dear Elishia, but I know she is safe in Jesus' arms. I look forward to sharing with all of you more and more as we get closer to being able to share at The Table He has prepared for US.
Blessings and Thank you

Thanks for starting this post, Nic. I love reading everyone's testimonies. This is a breath of fresh air, an oasis in the middle of all the numbers, date calculating and guestimating! I surely, sorely need a breather from all of that! Imagine how much peace we would have if we just walked away from the roller coaster ride of "high watch dates" setting. I know... easier said than done.

We've all had our share of joys and sorrows. Some much more sorrows than others for sure. But isn't it wonderful that we are all on the same page, all together, looking and longing for our Blessed Hope, Jesus?!

His peace to us as we wind down this life on planet Earth and await His calling us Home!

Amen! that's what we all should be to each other: an oasis and encouragement.

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words. -1 Thes. 4:15-18

that's ok, Barbara. =) let it out, we're here to talk to and support each other. =)

it's true that a lot of people don't see, and that's a shame. i can't say why. maybe they're not looking, maybe they just don't understand, maybe they don't want to let go. who knows but the Lord.

but i also know that people like us ARE out there. i just got back from a Men's Conference yesterday, and the first thing said during the first sermon was, "ya'll know these are the Last Days, right?" i was like, "YES! Amen!" so there are people who know, i just think we're spread out, maybe because it's not each other we need to be spreading the news to. ;)

so, frustrating and confounding though it may be, i try my best to meet people where they are at, to try and build them up one brick at a time. =) knowing that the amount of faith they have was given to them by the Lord.

For through the grace given to me I say to every one among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgement, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. -Romans 12:13

and as long as they're trusting in the Lord and moving toward Him, then i know they're in a good place. =)

Thank you so much for your caring and wise words Robert. This site has been a great comfort to me as I really do not have anywhere else to share my loss. The pain is given to our Lord, he is my comforter. He knows how much I miss Elishia. Many people feel uncomfortable with my loss and I cannot share with them. They do not know what to say. After almost 4 years I guess people think I should move on, but the pain will never go away. It has simply become a new normal way of life. Most people that have lost someone just want a kind word and acknowledgement of their loss. It is so simple to just say I will pray for you and your loved one. But it is uncomfortable for most people that I have ever mentioned it to. I don't want people to look at me and define who I am by her death, it is not asking to be felt sorry for, it is an acknowledgement of loss, of grief, of a change in your life. Jesus has been my witness and my comforter. The burden of grief has been a silent one as I have to be strong for my other children. They have suffered greatly from the loss of their sister. I have been so grateful for this site and all the likeminded people that are on it. The excitement for Christs return is contagious. I really thought I was alone in watching until Christ directed me here by searching for Trumpet sounds as I had heard them last fall. The song "Courageous" keeps playing in my mind with the words "The only way we will make a stand is on her knees with lifted hands". My fellow Christians here and my wonderful children are Courageous to me and I see all of you awaiting Christs return as Watchers, on our knees with lifted hands.
Blessings
Barbara