Godly Wisdom vs. Man’s Interpretations

Humbly Irrelevant · 2020-01-14T19:50:25Z

Brethren: I am aware that this is a predominantly Pre-Tribulation Christian Rapture Forum. Thus, this is probably not written for those with that worldview (although you are welcome to pursue perusal if you wish). This is mostly written to some lone person out there on the fence seeking answers, or some discontented person doubting our Christian faith, or some angry person seeking calm in their stormy life. I am also very aware that the following is just my opinion, and that I definitely don’t claim to have all the answers -- and in most cases, don’t even know the questions. Please feel free to dismiss my thoughts at any moment and to wipe your feet from the dust of my convictions. I believe that my purpose in life is to put forth Biblical truth, despite the controversy that it may cause. To be a Soldier of Christ is just that -- a SOLDIER that is willing to “FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT” despite the ramifications that will surely ensue. To those of you patient enough to endure this little diatribe, may God bless you with His wisdom that surpasses all mortal intelligence. I have contemplated writing this for quite some time, and although I do expect the Rapture very soon, I harbor tremendous trepidation about the “race to place a date” and the perceived “clout for figuring it out”. I respect the eagerness and diligence of those who crunch the numbers to form intelligent postulations from the inerrant Word of God; however, I worry about those who have not read (or only moderately read) Scripture -- and who follow only after a postulated “date” without any kind of spiritual discernment. This has ultimately led many “babes” down the path to spiritual frustration and emotional dejection. Personally, I don’t know if THE DATE can ever be figured out. I lean more to the opinion (again, my own belief) that The Rapture Day will be upon us in the “blink of an eye” without any warning, and that we must be ready, every day, for Jesus to come for us. It could be TODAY. The stories of Noah and Lot provide foreshadowing typecasts of what probably will occur on the day of our Rapture: “They were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark”; and “Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded” until THAT day arrived. Neither Noah nor Lot knew about the coming destruction for those around them until the very day that it occurred. Can we draw a parallel between the present current global paradigm and that of Noah and Lot? Is the world partying within the sunshine of summer while castigating Christians because we recognize the storm clouds of winter on the horizon? DO THEY SUGGEST THAT WE GET LOST WHEN WE RECOMMEND THAT THEY GET SAVED? Does the world hold us in derision because we are a hindrance to their “enlightenment” and that we aren't "woke"? Are we a threat to the world because we espouse moral ideals and a firm belief in an Infinite God -- which they deny? “But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.” Notice that Paul did not say to follow after our own interpretations, our own reasoning, or our own intellect? He advised us to follow the Word of God and to allow Scripture to flow deep into our spiritual souls and prevent the folly and frustration of following after self-proclaimed prophets. We are to follow Jesus, not man. Our seeking to determine "The Date" isn’t wrong in and of itself -- it is the “interpretations of man” which are hailed as being from God when in reality they are from our own subconscious pride that lead us into trouble. The “thus saith the Lord” verbiage differentiates the Godly posters from the mortal IMposters. “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.” Notice that Peter didn’t state that one person would have a special revelation, dream, vision, or visitation in the end times that would provide us with the definitive Rapture Date. Peter stated that we are to rely upon our own reading of the Word, and let the Holy Spirit lead us into all righteousness, understanding, and discernment. In other Scripture we are provided clues concerning the Rapture, but God NEVER stated in His Word that a special “prophet” would receive revelation about THE DATE that we are all now anxiously seeking. Why do we continue to put total credence in the postulations of man instead of reading and understanding the WISDOM of God? Why do we set ourselves up for failure in this respect? “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” Though we may be beaten down and bloodied, we are not to give in to the hardships of life. God is not punishing us with these life events -- He is using these situations to bring us closer to Him and to allow us the privilege of assisting in bringing othe...

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Yeah ... and sadly some others in the Church morphed into a “modern day Lot” and have tap danced over to the bright lights of the mega Laodicean “churches” to be entertained by the circus shows. :negative:

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Stupid is as stupid does! Again, God can heal all manner of disease, sickness, illness and sometimes death. But He can't heal stupid.

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