Regarding the Strong Force, David, I suspect it is implied in Hebrews 1:2-4 "...in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs." Or as it is said in Colossians 1:17, "And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together." I fully agree! :groan I was at the dealership all afternoon having work done on my vehicle and they are doing all sorts of remodeling on their premises. I was led down a zig-zag maze and shown to their new temporary waiting room and the service guy said “help yourself to the espresso coffee machine just around that corner.” 🙁 3 1/2 hrs later I paid my bill and the cashier hands me this Dunkin Donuts beverage gift card. I said what is this for? Oh for being so patience with us during our remodeling and service ... treat yourself to a cup of hot coffee. 🙁 And then I logged into this forum board and saw your comment “don’t forget the coffee” 🙁 Geri 7, any hot chocolate? TR Sadly, for over 50 yrs I have tried to engage people into discussion about the Rapture and have repeatedly been shut down. Christians, pastors, teachers! I have heard every lame excuse imaginable for it's indefinate delay! I was so bothered that I approached the Lord about it. Being somewhat angry, I asked the Lord what the problem was. He put two words into my spirit. Fear & Unbelief! From Christians no less. TR Yes, to my surprise the espresso coffee machine had a hot chocolate button. However, it wasn’t very good ... extremely weak and bitter ... I’m positive a coffee bean fell into the cocoa mix compartment and contaminated the whole batch. So I settled for bottled water instead. Next Friday I have to go back again for vehicle inspection since the mechanic took too long replacing my recall defective airbags. I’m bracing myself for a repeat of coffee mania at that place. :wacko: I don’t attend a church because its all Laodecian around here in New England. I used to drive 3 hrs round trip to attend a Bible church in Massachusetts. The pastor there believed in the rapture and was a pre-tribber, however, he wouldn’t preach on it because he didn’t want to offend the charter members. One played the piano, the other the organ, the other family did a lot of singing. He was afraid they would leave. Sad, sad, sad! Worst yet, I have asked so many pastors why they don't give meat in their sermons. Response: they don't want to choke the babes in Christ. So everyone is starved by a steady diet of sermonettes. Often recycled ones at that. When my family eats everyone gets fed! Wasn't Peter told to feed His sheep! TR I hear you and agree. I recall visiting a church like that. After 3 weeks of pretty much the same milky message I moved on. The sad thing with the Massachusetts pastor, he was good at preaching all the other subjects in the Bible and very mission minded but failed BIG time with NOT encouraging his flock to strive for the “Crown of Righteous” (looking up for the return of Jesus).
