Making Plans

1 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), ² that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, ³ knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, ⁴ and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation.” 2 Peter 3:1-4

Does this passage not speak of the days we are in now? People mocking the coming of Christ, holding to the idea that everything is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We know this year alone there have been insurmountable changes and happenings that scientists, ecologists, and many others say they can't explain.

We look forward to the coming of our King. I'm not here to argue a pre, mid, or post tribulation rapture. But, we serve a Jewish King, and many things in the bible would be better understood if we looked at them through an Eastern rather than a Western mindset. The whole thing, and I'm going to borrow from Dr. Chuck Missler because I believe he states it the best. It's all set up like an old Jewish Wedding. The bridegroom goes and pays the price for the bride. He returns to his place and prepares the living area for him and his bride. The bride does not know when he will return. When the bridegroom does it is announce by a trump and a shout, it is a surprise. They then go into the wedding chambers 7 days, and at the end of the 7 days there is a feast. Now, if we look at this from a post-trib standpoint, given this model. You and I are going to get married, then I'm going to beat the heck out of you, and then we're going to go have dinner. 

 Joe Vancouvering stated that a very prominent person within the Christian community said to him that he didn't hardly know anyone that believed in the rapture anymore. I find this all very telling of where we are in the times, along with many other situations throughout the planet. It is as if time itself is being pushed into fast forward. This is exciting, but at the same time we must have the realization that as our time draws short so does our ministry. Opportunities are only so many, and the chances to speak Christ into the world are drawing to a close. Do not allow one more day to pass without bringing forth the witness of our King. I urge you stand tall, take up the very nature and character of God that is within by the power of His Spirit.