Scripture: Mark 13 v 7 - 8: "And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows."
About 2000 years ago Jesus spoke these words to His disciples when they asked Him when He would return. Throughout the centuries Christians have looked for the signs that would herald the end of the misery Earth's inhabitants have endured.
About 100 years ago the first world war started in Europe followed by the second world war that were both devastating but the outcome was one of the things that pinpointed the world to this reality. Jesus said when the fig tree puts on its leaves again that generation will not pass before the end.
The fig tree is Israel. Jesus cursed that fig tree when it bore no fruit. They failed to recognize Him. He came unto His own but they knew Him not. Crowds followed Him and were healed but the crowd at the end said Crucify Him. He gave the hope that the cursed fig tree would have leaves again and by 1948 Israel returned to their homeland.
Satan immediately targeted the nation through the Arabs occupying the land. Continuous war from then till now. Wars also between Russia and Ukraine. Senseless killing of young men and cities, energy and ordinary people.
Russia, and President Putin, are the aggressors and have few allies. This past week they have had several shocks. Their sanction-busting oil tankers have been rejected from receiving fuel and supplies from many ports. Huge loss of revenue for Russia.
Then Donald Trump made a deal with the EU for $750 billion contracts to supply them with the oil they would have got from Russia. This shock has been expanded by a swarm of earthquakes off their east coast of Kamchatka with a mighty 8.8 quake that struck overnight. It has generated a tsunami that has already washed away cars and buildings. Strong warnings have echoed around the Pacific rim.
Jesus said there would be earthquakes and this one was the 6th largest since recordings began. There is a whole lot of shaking going on! Between earthquakes here there and everywhere, the volcanoes have dialled in too. It's like planet party time except if you are in one of the many regions experiencing floods.
Jesus also said as it was in the days of Noah so shall it be in the time of the great tribulation. We are in the curtain raising stage now. It will increase when the first half of the Tribulation starts. It is called the Beginning of Sorrows.
One of the joys being expressed is the number of young people in England and America seeking Jesus and His salvation. They say the crises around the globe are driving them into the churches. They all want to get saved. The usually rebellious teens are getting saved in their thousands and the whole of Heaven is rejoicing!
It was a front page large headline news story in a British newspaper this week. That alone is a miracle. What used to be Christian England is suddenly coming out of slumber just when their main Anglican place if worship.... we can't officially call it a church anymore.
Youth movements usually go viral via social media and boosted by the Holy Spirit this will start shaking the other nations teens to seek salvation. Hopefully their parents too. Our God is an awesome God He reigns over Heaven and Earth in wisdom, love and power.
Communist countries are going to feel some mighty shaking going on. Their godless ideology is going to bite them worse than the pandemic ever did. In South Africa the ruling ANC has been shaken like an 8.8 through recent Generals in high places exposing corruption in the government so vast that there is no carpet large enough to hide under anymore. Their Youth are calling them out as well. One can sense a neat row of Communist dominoes about to get to a tipping point. Shake them Lord Jesus!
Joel 2 v 9 - 13: " They shall run to and fro in the city; they shall run upon the wall, they shall climb up upon the houses; they shall enter in at the windows like a thief.
10 The earth shall quake before them; the heavens shall tremble: the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining:
11 And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?
12 Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil."
There is nothing more important on our God's agenda than saving every soul. He can only respond to us if we call on the name of Jesus. Our job as His Ambassadors is to make sure we pass the truth on to everyone we can, however and whenever we can. No matter how people treat you. Be bold, be strong for the Lord your God is with you.
Start by sharing these blogs with your contacts. Don't just choose the ones who are already saved but those who need saving. Pray for them to be open to receive the Lord's word.
A man I know who has a very strong knowledge of the truth and who should be an Apostle is just a pew sitter. He told me he had a dream one night of being caught up in the Rapture. Beneath him he heard the cries of many saying Alf why didn't you tell us! It never inspired him but it certainly inspired me. That's why you are reading this blog today. Start shaking the sin out of the world.
Prayer: Heavenly Father we have been saved and kept here to reach others whether they listen or not. We are seeing the Light of Jesus at the end of the tunnel and there is not much time left. Help us to shake this world and bring the people into Your Kingdom even to the very last moment. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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