Division and Hate

WWJD

I entered into this year tired of all the division in the world, and all that was yet to come during election season. Little did I know that I would begin writing here, but as I began to write, some things have become more clear. If Jesus were to come right now, He is not coming with a feel good message, that the church of today so likes to hear to satisfy their itching ears. No, He IS coming with his whip, sword and iron rod, especially for the LGBTQ perverts, and anyone who is supportive of it.

Matthew 18:6 (AMP)

but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble and sin [by leading him away from My teaching], it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone [as large as one turned by a donkey] hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.

Revelation 2:26-27 (AMP)

‘And he who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God] and he who keeps My deeds [doing things that please Me] until the [very] end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY and POWER OVER THE NATIONS;

AND HE SHALL SHEPHERD and RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE EARTHEN POTS ARE BROKEN IN PIECES, as I also have received authority [and power to rule them] from My Father;

Notes on verse 27 MacArthur Bible Commentary

During the millennial kingdom, Christ will enforce His will and protect His sheep with His iron scepter from any who would seek to harm them (cf. Ps. 2:9).

Youth Suicide on the Rise

Most days I listen to the police and fire scanner in my area while I’m out doing deliveries. Since school started back up, not a day goes by that I do not hear a call for someone under 18 threatening suicide. The stats below explain this, just as I expected. While suicide is up for all groups, the groups below are why.

LGBQ+ teens in 2021 were three times more likely to consider suicide than their heterosexual peers. They were also more likely to make suicide plans and attempts.

Nearly 6 in 10 students (58%) in 2021 who had any same-sex partners considered suicide, compared with 26% of students who only had opposite-sex partners. Those who had any same-sex partners were also more likely to make suicide plans and attempts than those who only had opposite-sex partners.

Youth Suicide Risk Increased Over Past Decade

He is Coming Soon

Matthew 10:34-36 (AMP)

“Do not think that I have come to bring peace on the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword [of division between belief and unbelief].

For I have come to SET A MAN AGAINST HIS FATHER, AND A DAUGHTER AGAINST HER MOTHER, AND A DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AGAINST HER MOTHER-IN-LAW;

and A MAN’S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS [own] HOUSEHOLD [when one believes and another does not].

The division isn’t just an us versus them thing. Revelation 2 and 3 tell us that most churches are going to also be divided. The sheep from the goats. The wheat from the tares. We haven’t done a good job of being good sheep and that is why his judgement has begun on us. Myself and others seem to have had a “spiritual awakening” this year. I don’t have any other explanation for certain events and the way they transpired in my life in 2024. Are you one who reads your Bible daily, or do you just get enough on Sunday morning? Are you a spectator, or a disciple?

If Trump gets In

For all the Christians whose idol is the flag and whose savior is Trump, keep watch. Trump getting in will only gain us a 4 year reprieve from the madness we are all enduring. Don’t get into your holy huddles and claim victory. The time needs to be used for the work to be done.

First, we need to be making sure we are right with Him. I would look closely at the church you are attending. You sure it’s biblical? Don’t take a statement of faith at face value. I have been to a church recently with a great statement of faith (even going against LGBTQ), yet I’m surprised there isn’t a smoke machine for the entertainment. I was also surprised whenever I saw a bible verse put on one of the three screens, even when Santa was there.

Second, anyone who knows scripture fairly well and who can lead, should be preparing to take the church underground already. If Trump doesn’t get in, we are going underground quicker, unless you are an LGBTQ non-Biblical church. There are plenty of free house church resources out there along with free ministry training in general. MIN 101 - Ministry Foundations (3 credits) is a great class and the first part is from Francis Chan’s own house church training on being a leader. This is of course if His coming is delayed. Maybe the ecclesia here has to suffer because of our sins for a little while.

1 Peter 5:10 (AMP)

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].

Which is a scary thought.

2 Peter 3:8 (AMP)

Nevertheless, do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like one day.

To the King of Kings, who reigns in truth and grace,

Whose mercy endures through every age,

Let all who are lost and weary hear His voice today.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son,

That whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

Seek Him while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.

Repent, believe, and receive the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord,

To whom belongs all glory, honor, and praise,

Now and forevermore. Amen.