Numero Nueve!
Times are truly exciting for those of us who are anticipating the appearing of our Great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ! As the song writer exhorts: “Keep your eyes upon the eastern sky, lift up your heads, redemption draweth nigh.”
“Wars and rumors of wars” was the quote introducing an article in a recent NewsWeek magazine. A question comes to this parson–Why is the world so interested in a nation whose geographical domain is almost invisible in view of the land inhabited by its surrounding counterparts? (Like a postage stamp on a football field) The world as a whole denies the God of the Bible, but deep down they wonder if the Bible might be true after all.
Even the Arabs, many years ago, secured the Eastern gate to the temple mount by filling it in with stone; and they have even buried their dead outside that gate. You might ask, “Why?” Jan, our tour guide, told us they blocked the gate so Jesus could not get in, and they placed the cemetery between the gate and the Mount of Olives knowing that He wouldn’t defile Himself by going through the dead. Strange, since they don’t believe that He is the God-man, the King of kings. Strange that they think He might just enter that gate.
Look out, ye enemies of the Lord’s chosen. The King IS coming! You are living on borrowed land promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and one day–it could be as soon as 7 years from now–the King will come; every knee shall bow, confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord. Then, and then only, will there be peace on earth and good will to men. Jesus will rule with a rod of iron and make implements of war into instruments of agriculture. And Israel? They will occupy some 1500 square miles promised them, from the River of Egypt to the Euphrates.
On August 17, 2006, less than a week following the “cease fire,” a massive influx of Jewish immigrants landed in Tel Aviv. This was the largest number in any one given day in Jewish history. Three plane loads from the U. S., Canada, and England. One elderly man was asked if they were celebrating the victory in Lebanon. Without hesitation he replied that they were celebrating victory over Hitler, Egypt, Medo-Persia, Babylon, and all Israel’s enemies. Victory? Not yet, but one day soon!
The world shudders, fears, and wonders while the blood-bought children of God excitedly watch and wait with great anticipation. “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
TODAY? PERHAPS!!!
The Excited Parson.
“Wars and rumors of wars” was the quote introducing an article in a recent NewsWeek magazine. A question comes to this parson–Why is the world so interested in a nation whose geographical domain is almost invisible in view of the land inhabited by its surrounding counterparts? (Like a postage stamp on a football field) The world as a whole denies the God of the Bible, but deep down they wonder if the Bible might be true after all.
Even the Arabs, many years ago, secured the Eastern gate to the temple mount by filling it in with stone; and they have even buried their dead outside that gate. You might ask, “Why?” Jan, our tour guide, told us they blocked the gate so Jesus could not get in, and they placed the cemetery between the gate and the Mount of Olives knowing that He wouldn’t defile Himself by going through the dead. Strange, since they don’t believe that He is the God-man, the King of kings. Strange that they think He might just enter that gate.
Look out, ye enemies of the Lord’s chosen. The King IS coming! You are living on borrowed land promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and one day–it could be as soon as 7 years from now–the King will come; every knee shall bow, confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord. Then, and then only, will there be peace on earth and good will to men. Jesus will rule with a rod of iron and make implements of war into instruments of agriculture. And Israel? They will occupy some 1500 square miles promised them, from the River of Egypt to the Euphrates.
On August 17, 2006, less than a week following the “cease fire,” a massive influx of Jewish immigrants landed in Tel Aviv. This was the largest number in any one given day in Jewish history. Three plane loads from the U. S., Canada, and England. One elderly man was asked if they were celebrating the victory in Lebanon. Without hesitation he replied that they were celebrating victory over Hitler, Egypt, Medo-Persia, Babylon, and all Israel’s enemies. Victory? Not yet, but one day soon!
The world shudders, fears, and wonders while the blood-bought children of God excitedly watch and wait with great anticipation. “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
TODAY? PERHAPS!!!
The Excited Parson.
posted by The Parson at 8/23/2006 03:41:00 PM
4 Comments:
yes, Bro. Taylor, it is an exciting time for those of us who are christians who are looking up and listening oh, so closely.What a happy day that will be. See you there!!! C.M. from Texas
It's no wonder the Old Testament prophet declared Jersualem, "a cup of trembling" and a "burdensome stone."
No one can do anything with it but they can't leave it alone either.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
How can you affirm that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night (Mt. 24:43; 1Th. 5:2; 2Pet. 3:10), but then turn right around and say that it can't come any earlier than 7 years from today? His coming may be a surprise, but after the rapture we will be able to set our calendars by it? You know, if that is true, then the "thief-in-the-night" stuff simply isn't.
Bro. Taylor,
I am with you - it very exciting to think of the return of our Lord and King. The anticipation is somewhat overwhelming at times. I cannot wait for that glorious day.
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