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Porter:
Dynamo54,

You see it, I see it, and the Church sees it too. Yet, Christ tells us the Kingdom of God does not come by something observable (Luk 17:20). The Kingdom of God is at hand now, and it's among you and within you (Luk 17:21). It is telling us to let Jesus be the Lord and King of our hearts.

The literal days of Noah and Lot were a shadow of BETTER, not BADDER things to come. Both Noah and Lot were distressed by the sins of the people in the earth. God rescued and delivered them, not from the sinful people, but from the sins that ruled the people.

In the same way as Noah and Lot, God baptizes us in water until the sinful lawless man dies and is and buried in Christ. This is the first death. The second death comes after we are resurrected in Christ, represented by the Ark, which represents our judgment. Judgment through correction teaches us how to walk in the footsteps of Jesus till we stop sinning completely.

We will find the land Noah was looking for and found, the Zoar of Lot's heart.  The same land promised to Abraham and his seed.

Isa 54:6  For the LORD has called you, like a wife deserted and wounded in spirit [Mat_5:3  Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.], a wife of one's youth when she is rejected," says your God.
Isa 54:7  "I deserted you for a brief moment, but I will take you back with great compassion.
Isa 54:8  In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but I will have compassion on you with everlasting love," says the LORD your Redeemer.
Isa 54:9  "For this is like the days of Noah to Me: when I swore that the waters of Noah would never flood the earth again, so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you.
Isa 54:10  Though the mountains move and the hills shake, My love will not be removed from you and My covenant of peace will not be shaken," says your compassionate LORD.

I see how “sin begets sin” too. However, I can't help but to see the underlying message of “the Lord must be coming soon” because certain sins are increasing. I'm not so sure if that is what Jesus meant concerning the days of Noah and Lot, especially if Jesus only taught in parables.

Like Lot, can you see the Son rising in your heart after escaping the filth in the world? It looks like a rainbow, so you can't miss it. Keep “watching”, keep seeking, keep knocking, and you'll find it Dynamo.

Dynamo54:
Porter,
Yes, the Kingdom of God is here, at hand, for a very select few. But I was really referring to Christ RETURNING with His Kingdom (world ruling government with as much iron as is needed for each person) to END this tragedy of mankind trying to direct their steps, usually in opposition to God’s will (but not His intention as Ray points out).

Ray points out the scripture plainly states Christ is preparing His Kingdom (government) and will return when he has completed preparing the saints.  May it be soon.

Porter:
I knew exactly what you meant, Dynamo. I guess I just wanted you to know that I believe Jesus is here now preparing His Kingdom in you and me. When Jesus appears to the world, we will be at His side. Like a bride and groom on their wedding day celebrating their unity.

Apologies, if it seemed like I was trying to correct you or something like that. I was just very eager to share the excitement I felt when talking about this stuff. I, too, can't wait for that day.

Peace.

Dynamo54:
 :)
It is all good Porter!

Wendy:
I to can't wait for that day it can't come soon enough praise God for all he's done for us .I love reading all the stuff everyone posts so much info very encouraging.
God bless
Wendy

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