These are in incredible times we're living in- Like no other generation ever has. Believers and non-believers alike are witnessing the signs that form daily in all the alternative news reporting spots like clouds forming on the horizon-What a privilege!
In the 1970's prophecy teachers only touched on events that were happening during that period. Oh we had minor shakings but sometimes connecting the dots was even a stretch!
Now, as fast forward to the present day; so many prophecies both short happenings and long-term issues and events occur daily and hourly- it presents a major dilemma for those of us seeing these things that were foretold over 2000 years ago; for some, it's hard to know just where to focus.
I read stories of all sorts of events, truths hidden...coming to light. Things that were once thought of as crazy or impossible- regardless of what people say or display; the truths prevail,...and lies are exposed! On my websites, I post stories that are impacting, controversial and prophetic- some, even highly opinionated; but nevertheless, they are truthful. In all honesty, it's hard to zero in on all that is happening. Which is why I have a page especially for links that I frequent so you can at your leisure, peek and see what's really going on in the world.
Ya know, it's a privilege and a challenge to be born and live in such a time as this. Times are very bad- as a matter of fact, they are very extreme and perverse. Very little that is predicted to happen in the "last days," last hours even that is good news- and who wants a steady dose of bad eh? But, if you can "look up," one can bear the heartache of looking around as the signs of the times explode in both the MSM (main stream media) and the alternative news sources.
In Ezekiel 33 we are to be "watchmen." In Mark 13:37, Jesus implies the same sentiment; a command even, to "watch!"
*We’re to be sounding an alarm. Trouble is ahead. Time is short. And I have never felt such a sense of urgency and the realization that time is, indeed, short.
Matthew 10:27 "What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops."
Many of us are watching the signs “converge and increase.” They are awesome and breathtaking. But most pastors won't talk about them! The churches remain silent.
Did you know that as of 2016 a research poll was taken and as the last of the last days begin. A only little over 34% believe in a pre-wrath rapture. In spite of this glorious good news, the churches remain silent.
Over 50% of Protestant pastors, according to a survey, believe in a literal Antichrist – but the churches are silent. You can see more on the Antichrist, prophecy, and other important Biblical issues on Youtube than in our own back yards. And the "give me your money and buy my book" ministries on TV are a little less than pathetic.
Most pastors hold to the basic teachings of Christ’s Second Coming – but churches are silent.
The same survey says almost 50% of Protestant pastors believe in a coming Millennium and hold to premillennialism. At this time we finally do away with the curse and fallen human nature – but the churches remain silent.
A one Pastor Tom Hughes leads The 412 Church in San Jacinto, California. He has written a thoughtful article titled, “Five Reasons Pastors Don’t Teach Bible Prophecy.” He writes, “Prophecy fills the Bible. End time prophecy touches every person alive today. Jesus taught on it. So did John, Paul, Peter, James, and Jude. Yet only a small percentage of churches teach this crucial part of God’s message to our generation.
“Some pastors don’t teach it for theological reasons. They don’t believe it, don’t think it applies to us, consider it symbolic, or whatever. Others believe we’re probably living near the end of the age, but still refuse to touch the topic. They see it as an elective part of God’s curriculum. Take it or leave it.”
Hughes continues, “That’s not how Jesus saw it. He reprimanded the Pharisees and Sadducees for not discerning the times. "He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? ” (Matthew 16:2-3 KJV)
Hughes concludes, “More than a quarter of the Bible is prophecy — much of it yet to be fulfilled. How can we give congregations a well-rounded understanding of Scripture if we leave out such a vital part of it?”
He then goes on to list these five reasons pastors may not be sharing these issues in the pulpit:
1) They don’t understand prophecy.
2) They fear offending members of the church.
3) They sense this will scare people.
4) People might not give the church money if they think we’re close to the end.
5) There is fear in looking like the “loony-tune fringe. The Harold Campings have done great damage.
The prophecies of the first coming of Christ were fulfilled. They stand as evidence that the Bible can be trusted. Prophecies of His second coming work the same way, except we get to witness these events in our time, often with our own eyes. Wow!
The nations of the world seem moved, as though by a hidden hand, into exactly the right positions on a global chess board. What an amazing thing to see it happening before our eyes! It builds faith and draws our attention God-ward. And it is a fantastic evangelism tool.
I think the church is headed into the home stretch of her history! I base that not on emotions or wishful thinking. I base that on what I see happening daily. Man can live for a week or two without food. We can live only days without water. But our spirits are crushed within hours without hope.
We have the good news of the ultimate hope — the “blessed hope.” (Titus 2:13) His glorious appearing. Pastors, please don’t remain silent! Share the only good news out there. And preach the truth regardless of what people say or think!