People Get Ready.....

 A friend of mine had the following to say today:

Everything as we know it may never be the same after September. The clock is ticking and only the Lord Almighty knows the order of Prophetic Events and how they will unfold but heed the warnings of Peter. What exactly will happen will be seen very soon!

I Peter 4:7 The Message  "Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!"

2 Peter 3

2 Peter 3 The Message

In the Last Days

 ^1-2 My dear friends, this is now the second time I've written to you, both letters reminders to hold your minds in a state of undistracted attention. Keep in mind what the holy prophets said, and the command of our Master and Savior that was passed on by your apostles.  ^3-4First off, you need to know that in the last days, mockers are going to have a heyday. Reducing everything to the level of their puny feelings, they'll mock, "So what's happened to the promise of his Coming? Our ancestors are dead and buried, and everything's going on just as it has from the first day of creation. Nothing's changed."
 ^5-7They conveniently forget that long ago all the galaxies and this very planet were brought into existence out of watery chaos by God's word. Then God's word brought the chaos back in a flood that destroyed the world. The current galaxies and earth are fuel for the final fire. God is poised, ready to speak his word again, ready to give the signal for the judgment and destruction of the desecrating skeptics.

The Day the Sky Will Collapse

 ^8-9Don't overlook the obvious here, friends. With God, one day is as good as a thousand years, a thousand years as a day. God isn't late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn't want anyone lost. He's giving everyone space and time to change.  ¹⁰But when the Day of God's Judgment does come, it will be unannounced, like a thief. The sky will collapse with a thunderous bang, everything disintegrating in a huge conflagration, earth and all its works exposed to the scrutiny of Judgment.
 ^11-13Since everything here today might well be gone tomorrow, do you see how essential it is to live a holy life? Daily expect the Day of God, eager for its arrival. The galaxies will burn up and the elements melt down that day—but we'll hardly notice. We'll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness.
 ^14-16So, my dear friends, since this is what you have to look forward to, do your very best to be found living at your best, in purity and peace. Interpret our Master's patient restraint for what it is: salvation. Our good brother Paul, who was given much wisdom in these matters, refers to this in all his letters, and has written you essentially the same thing. Some things Paul writes are difficult to understand. Irresponsible people who don't know what they are talking about twist them every which way. They do it to the rest of the Scriptures, too, destroying themselves as they do it.
 ^17-18But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.
   Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!

Every Step To Take

Every debt you face can be removed through grace
Every law you break can be fixed through faith if you want them to
Every sinful way can be cured today
Every stain will fade -- they'll be wiped away if you want them to
Oh, can't you see? You'd be wrong to flee
While the good Lord waits till every soul is saved
If you move too late there's a price you pay
There's no time to waste -- get a clean, new slate ‘cause He wants you to
Sinned so long I’d be lost without His grace
‘cause Jesus Christ is the only way that saves
You're lookin' 'round for a truth you can embrace
He'll fill your soul with a strong enduring faith
At least try Him, baby, baby please.
Oh, can't you see -- Second Peter 3?
How the good Lord waits -- till every soul is saved
If you use true faith, if you bow to pray
Use your mouth to say Jesus' name today ‘cause that's what to do
He'll remove your shame, just confess His name ‘cause that’s what to do
Cause He wants you to

Joel

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