NO FAITH, NO HOPE

But there are some who are prepared.
They are those who have made the grand, sweet committal.
They have seen heaven draw nearer and earth recede;
the things of this world have become less and less attractive,
and the things of heaven  have begun to pull and pull as the moon pulls at the sea,
and they are prepared now.
A.W. Tozer

"Well we have to live somewhere don't we Millie" said Sue noticing the anxious gaze of her little terrier that said it all -  here we go again.   We have to check in somewhere and the Lord has provided sanctuary she declared considering it was good she had her faithful companion otherwise she could be accused of talking to herself although she was sure her Father had a place for the homeless, those the world has trampled and degraded to piles of litter on the city streets and subways.  Perhaps they will be first at the wedding feast of the Lord.   The invitations were out but many were too busy making excuses, following their materialistic agendas.   Matthew 22 - 9-10

I am positive that much that passes for the gospel in our day is very little more than a very mild case of orthodox religion grafted on to a heart that is sold out to the world in its pleasures and tastes and ambitions*

'There" she said "that's it the last book packed away a small but precious gem by A.W.Tozer.   What a great man of God his teaching still guiding bruised and broken spirits.    "Come on Millie its time for bed" she spoke gently to the little face forever focused on her and her every movement.   Last night in the house, new start tomorrow.   She lay quietly in the dark.   Over tired sleep evaded her.   "The Lord is my strength, my comfort and my shield in Him I trust.   Thank you Lord for giving me the necessary strength to remain independent of this world.    I am old and weary but you have never abandoned me.   The move to my real home will be smooth, so smooth, no possessions to pack I am coming just as I am'' and she drifted off into a restless sleep waking on the hour every hour until the dawn chorus.

Just when the road ahead looks smooth, bang, wallop, sinkhole ahead.  The downward slide for many will be swift.  Company collapse, bankruptcy, the cold hostile stare of a callous world that hails success and distances itself from the victims as though their fate were contagious. 

Sue had a well earned degree in the University of Wrong Turns but the Lord had always provided and help arrived from unexpected quarters, no condemnation, just action.  "Where ever I hang my hat that's my home" she sang as she started unpacking placing her few remaining possessions around the tiny flat, already she felt at home it was adequate for her simple needs.   The Lord is my strength, my comfort and my shield, in Him it trust was her favourite prayer.   She was beyond exhaustion but grateful for His provision and judging by the latest news report on television her new place could be described as peaceful and secure.   'One day at a time sweet Jesus' she whispered. 

The weeks passed and slowly Sue felt her strength returning.   There were beautiful country walks in the immediate vicinity and she felt blessed in a very troubled world to have found this hidden gem.   Even on a day when constant drizzle and mist covered the hills she would still grab her waterproof mac and head off for an afternoon walk.   She sheltered under the branches of a tree in the ancient woodland it was another world far from the killing fields and screams of little children caught up in the heinous and bloody murderous acts of religious fanatics. 

A young man approached with a playful dog and sheltered alongside her.   Two strangers chatted with no other agenda than the history of their rescued pets as the little dogs chased each other in ever increasing circles.   They discussed world events, the hidden agenda and lies leading where?   As they parted company Sue was grateful at least some young people knew where this was heading even though they perhaps didn't link the events to anything other than dark conspiracy.

Later that night Tim phoned and commented on the worsening situation in America.   "I don't know what's going on" he complained.   Of course any reference to biblical prophecy and satanic forces at work would be met with ridicule.   "What have you been looking at on You Tube" he questioned considering anything outside his viewpoint was rubbish. 

"Read the bible Tim" replied Sue "all the answers are there.  Watch Chuck Missler's 3 types of Heaven and 3 Hell freely available on You Tube.   For an intelligent man you have much to learn prayerfully before it's too late.   Your Phd will not save you.

Without faith - you have no hope.   It's going to get a lot worse.   Just look at faces in the crowd.  Despair, hopelessness, not knowing why, which way to run or where to hide.   Anarchy rising, police killing their own countrymen.   There is no excuse for ignorance.   The motto now "be prepared"

Even though most young men and women don't even know God or Yeshua or belong to any denomination something is telling them its all going downhill fast and they need to start making preparations now, changing their lifestyle.   They are already rejecting the status quo.  They need to follow Jesus Christ and understand past, present and future events are accurately recorded in scripture.

Matthew 24 - 10

And then many will be offended, will betray one another,

and will hate one another

Matthew 24 - 12

And because lawlessness will abound,

the love of many will grow cold.

    

Romans 7 - 8

For to be carnally minded is death;

but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
NKJ

SHALOM

                   

Jamie Whittaker - A must see video - Don't take the Mark of the Beast.

You Tube Video.  
Interesting global research as to how even non believing young people are saying NO
to the system.
* A.W. Tozer