I have a few more things I want to say about the Lord Jesus's second coming. Before the taking away of HIS Church, (I will define the church as the elect of GOd), we will be in the midst of great distress so terrible that the only reason everyone is not destroyed is because GOD still has His people in the earth.
Matt 24:22
"Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.
Clearly we live in difficult times however we must admit, times are yet to be so terrible that all are barely hanging on to life itself. But as mentioned in the previous lesson the storm clouds are indeed gathering.
The trouble pending will be triggered by an event described in Matt 24:15
Matt 24:15
"Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand)
Let the reader understand that the worst of the worst of times has begun. If you do a little studying of the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION , you will find out that this represents an offense that GOD will not allow. The offense is an appalling sacrilege.
Here is a definition for clarity :
gross irreverence toward a hallowed person, place, or thing — sac·ri·le·gious \ˌsa-krə-ˈli-jəs also -ˈlē-\ adjective — sac·ri·le·gious·ly adverb — sac·ri·le·gious·ness noun
Today there is an increasing trend to ignore GOD's laws. But the time will come when GOD is so disrespected that HE will move to immediate judgement. GOD's judgement will bring desolation!!!
When I hear it being said that Jesus can come at any moment. I do not agree because things simply are not that bad yet. Having our 401ks in trouble is not enough for Jesus to come back.
Hey a little humor is good medicine... LOL..
Jokes aside, let's see how abomination is defined as well.
That which is abominable; anything hateful, wicked, or shamefully vile; an object or state that excites disgust and hatred; a hateful or shameful vice; pollution.
As scripture records , the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION, will occur in the HOLY PLACE. The Holy Place is the temple of GOD. And when the Antichrist declares Himself as GOD... , go run for cover!!!!!!!
2 Thess 2:1
Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him,
2 Thess 2:2
that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.
2 Thess 2:3
Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction,
2 Thess 2:4
who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God
Now you know what to look for as a revealing sign of the pending yet soon coming of CHRIST.
Matt 16:2
He replied to them, When it is evening you say, It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,
Matt 16:3
And in the morning, It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and has a gloomy and threatening look. You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.
In the in between time, in the meantime walk with Jesus because, although Jesus may not return immediately , He may call us as an individual, at anytime to give an account of what we have done with our lives.
If I am still alive in the earth when this day arrives , It will be the most glorious of all days. It will truly be the Day that the LORD was made and I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Matt 24:31
"And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.
