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carol v:
I really like this post Joe. My only doubt is that there are people these scriptures apply to and those they don't. The fall of Rome was a 2 year period of starvation marked with cannibalism followed by a bloodbath. And I could list as many times like this as you have listed prophecies. There are people starving and being slaughtered in Darfur, the Sudan and other places today. I love this list and the optimism but there are real world instances of people starving, mourning and not being given in marriage before the end of their world.

Don't mean to be a downer. Very thankful that I trust in what the scripture means to those that believe but sad for others. It is a "sore travail."

Carol

hillsbororiver:
Hi Carol,

There is no denying what you said, but the world is still here!

I certainly understand where you are coming from, my point was not that there isn't any pain and suffering in this world, there is more than enough to go around for sure (we all have had first hand experience, some more than others).

My point is (as the scriptures teach us) take each day's trials and tribulation one day at a time. What is the point of harboring anxiety over what tomorrow might bring, or next month, or a year, or 10 years, especially when the Lord Himself admonishes us not to?

Are His people to be a beacon of light and good cheer to the world or to fuel the fire of fear and trepidation? What distinguishes the spiritual from the carnal if one is bogged down with the cares of this world? If we really have faith in God and in His plan what will worrying about the future do to our faith, will it grow while we harbor fearfulness? Are we following the commands of Christ while we concern ourselves with the possibilities of this physical experience rather than having faith that He is in control?

I am certainly no proponant of a pie in the sky earthly utopian paradise, it is not meant to be, but the knowledge that we are to be perfected by the troubles we face each day should be a source of security even joy. I know it is impossible without His Spirit, but becoming One with His Spirit is the point of this whole existence.

Act 14:22  Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Look at the Lord's Words in Revelation, it really is something we should consider thoroughly;

Rev 21:8  But the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

It is something to meditate on when we see who tops the list of those who will have their place in the Lake of Fire. The following verse is worth repeating;

Joh 16:33  These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

His Peace to you Sister,

Joe

joyful1:

--- Quote from: UncleBeau on April 24, 2008, 08:58:23 AM ---Thanks for posting all of that Joe, that was a lot!, but I managed to read all of your first post, now I need a nap.
--- End quote ---


LOL! ;D HEY...what about the bees?? huh?? Global crop devestation because of dwindling bee population!

carol v:
Great scripture to point out Joe. I guess the "fearful" part would directly tie in to loving the life in the flesh too much and lack of faith. I'm going to go highlight that right now and remember it!

C.

Stevernator:
Thank you to Joe and everyone that contributed to this thread. Lately I have really been overwhelmed by the worries of the world and I need reminders like this to keep my focus on the only thing I need to be focusing on, Christ Jesus. I am yet carnal and have much to overcome.
Thanks,
Steve

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