Albert Einstein is quoted as saying that “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” I disagree. God wants us to know that it's Him speaking. We better be paying attention!
Hi Lori! When the body of Christ is working at its optimal, we are privy to witness such amazing love, encouragement and uplifting words between brothers and sisters in Him. Thank YOU so very much for blessing me with your words knowing that the Lord is using a broken vessel as myself for His glory. What a blessing to know that He is blessing you and your husband through the content here. My prayer is that He would reveal Himself to you both in such a way that it would strengthen you both even more in your walks with Him. He is coming back for us any moment! What a glorious day that will be. Until we meet in the air! Maranatha.
Thank you for this encouragement and the reminder that the Lord IS coming soon. And yes, He does speak to His children, if we will just listen. Maranatha!
Hi Marsha! I know it's easy for me to get side tracked with all the insanity plaguing our world and country these days, but God is faithful to quell our concerns and anxieties with His Word that is like a soothing balm to us. I agree with you 100%...if we will just listen. I have to constantly remember that I must be still and listen to what the Lord has to say. Thank you so much for your encouragement as well. May the Lord bless you in all you do and make your time with Him very rich! Blessings!
I believe we all have days like this. I too have asked the same question. I've even prayed for the "last person to accept ", so we can get out of here. I pray then peace comes knowing with all that is going on, our time gets shorter ever day. Thank you for your faithfulness. Your sister in Christ. Diane
Hi Diane! Amazing to me how we all have our "days", right? But as it says in scripture over and over..."But God!". Knowing that He's in complete control is something that spurs me on...and then we get moments like these, where God speaks to us to reassure His children that He's taking care of and something GREAT is coming!!! Blessings to you and again, thank you very much for such encouraging words! Maranatha!
Sharon, all I can say is that I am deeply humbled by your words. Why? Because knowing that our Lord not only lifted my spirit with His words from the book of Jame, but, He did the same for you. What an amazing God we serve. He knows exactly what each of us need and when we need it. Blessings to you! Look to Him in ALL things.
Just yesterday, I was looking up and loudly crying out, "When God, are You going to tell Your Son to come get His Bride?" "We are so ready to see Him!" The words you wrote were so needed for my soul! I too, wonder sometimes, will it really be soon, actually in my life time?? I know this is wrong, and we are not to think beyond today, but I very frequently think if we get to year 2027 and we are still here, I will feel so discouraged. Thank you for the reminder that God's timing is perfect!
Hi Kathi! Isn't the Lord amazing? He meets us at the perfect time. I want to encourage you with something. Remember that God is big enough that He can take any question and/or thought that we have and throw His way. His is Omnipotent...He is able!
Here's something that the Lord reminded me of...He knows what you're going to think before you ever existed...talk about a great big powerful God we serve, yet, He's so personal, approachable and loving. He knows our thoughts a far off. So, it's not wrong to ask at all. I would encourage you to always take it all to the Lord. He welcomes all of our concerns, fears, anxieties, etc. He's got you in palm of HIs Almighty hand. In the meantime, share Jesus with as many as you can. Look to Him. Maranatha!
Pablo, my answers to your to questions that you posed are: Yes and Yes. I came to faith in Jesus back in August 1977. I had the privilege of sitting under the teaching of Pastor Chuck at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. As a baby believer, I was taught the imminent return of Christ right from the get go. But, I was also taught about patience. It’s interesting ( coincidence, nah) that the Holy Spirit led you to the book of James, because in the opening chapter verse 4 James writes:
“But let patience have [its] perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:4 NKJV.
Fast forward nearly 47 years later and the Lord is still working in me the patience part of waiting for HIS return. Pablo, you are not alone in your thoughts about the Rapture. Keep moving forward Brother because that one day is coming!
Hi Ben! I remember going to listen to Pastor Chuck for years at CCCM. What a wonderful time that was. I can only try and imagine how that's gonna pale in comparison to what our Lord has ready for us!
Thank you so much for your encouragement with James! I am going to be doing my talk at the End Times Bible Prophecy Conference in Lake Stevens, WA as a type of hybrid on the subjects of Spiritual Warfare, Patience and Prophetic Sensationalism. I would greatly appreciate your prayers for His guidance, wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
I am so grateful for such an amazing online family! I am so excited for all of us to fellowship together when we meet our Lord in the air. Thank you so much for not only your uplifting words, but, for your prayers as well! Lord richly bless you!!!
God likes to reveal Himself in such ways, and it's an amazing experience every time! Thanks for sharing this. I know it will be an encouragement to so many, and thank you for your obedience to Him in encouraging "each other with these words" (1 Thessalonians 4:18). Reminders such as this one invigorate your brothers and sisters in Christ - "He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not become weary." (Isaiah 40:29-31)
My brother Britt! God is amazing! I couldn't agree with you more on how the Lord chooses to reveal Himself and speak to us! 1 These. 4:18 is one of my favorite Bible verses. We are definitely to encourage each other as the day approaches. You are such an encouragement brother!
Hi Audrey! Yes, He sure is merciful! I am so truly blessed by all of you, my online family. Each of you are so wonderfully encouraging with your words. My prayer is that the Lord would continue to use this avenue to encourage the body of Christ. May the Lord richly bless you!
Thank you for sharing! I too sometimes have those very same thoughts but I appreciate that you shared what God revealed to you in scripture and that through your experience we can all benefit!
Hi Rhonda! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and encouragement. I mentioned this is a couple of the comments here, but, you all are such a blessing and encouragement to me. I am so blessed to know that the Lord is blessing others through the ministry. Thank you so much for your prayers! May He bless and speak to you as you seek Him through His word and in prayer!
Patience is foreign to humans, that's one reason why our 'instant gratification' society has become so insidious. It's a tool of satan's, to frustrate us to do evil. That's why they have the little hourglass next to the pointer on the screen, so you wll know its being worked on, not forgotten ~ otherwise you'd give up waiting and go on to 'something' else. "Something' that satan will put in front of you that fills that need for speed! Something faster to get your mind off the rapture, because satan is a master at 'Bait and Switch". Pablo, your team is super at bringing up (and exposing) these deep questions that help all of us see where we stand, and how to stand stronger. Bless you all ~
Hi Carla! Yes, I agree 100% that patience is foreign to most humans. We absolutely live in an 'instant gratification' society. We've been conditioned to expect everything instantly. I can't imagine it getting any better. I believe the same goes for 'self gratification' as well. Amazing how Paul points out the importance of developing patience in Romans 5:4-5: "And patience produces character, and character produces hope. 5 And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us."
The Word of God also has a lot to say about long-suffering (patience). It's obviously something that the Lord knows we all need to develop...especially in the day and age we live in. Patience will be part of the subject matter I'm going to be covering at the End of Days Bible Prophecy Conference in Lake Stevens, WA this May. Would greatly appreciate your prayers for that.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your encouragement as well. May the Lord continue to speak to you through His Word. Blessings!
Yes, He is so amazing!! Thank you for the encouraging words! It always amazes me that you practically cannot get an appointment to even talk to the Mayor of the town you live in but we can talk to God, the Creator, at any time! Blows me away!! Blessings, Kathi
Thank you so much Pablo for your encouraging words! This world can bring us down and rob us of the blessings and assurance of our Lord’s return.
You are a dear blessing to my husband and me and we are so glad that the Lord has brought your ministry into our lives.
Friends in Christ ,Newfoundland Canada( Chinada) in my book. 😅Lori and Wil
Hi Lori! When the body of Christ is working at its optimal, we are privy to witness such amazing love, encouragement and uplifting words between brothers and sisters in Him. Thank YOU so very much for blessing me with your words knowing that the Lord is using a broken vessel as myself for His glory. What a blessing to know that He is blessing you and your husband through the content here. My prayer is that He would reveal Himself to you both in such a way that it would strengthen you both even more in your walks with Him. He is coming back for us any moment! What a glorious day that will be. Until we meet in the air! Maranatha.
Thank you for this encouragement and the reminder that the Lord IS coming soon. And yes, He does speak to His children, if we will just listen. Maranatha!
Hi Marsha! I know it's easy for me to get side tracked with all the insanity plaguing our world and country these days, but God is faithful to quell our concerns and anxieties with His Word that is like a soothing balm to us. I agree with you 100%...if we will just listen. I have to constantly remember that I must be still and listen to what the Lord has to say. Thank you so much for your encouragement as well. May the Lord bless you in all you do and make your time with Him very rich! Blessings!
Pablo,
I believe we all have days like this. I too have asked the same question. I've even prayed for the "last person to accept ", so we can get out of here. I pray then peace comes knowing with all that is going on, our time gets shorter ever day. Thank you for your faithfulness. Your sister in Christ. Diane
Hi Diane! Amazing to me how we all have our "days", right? But as it says in scripture over and over..."But God!". Knowing that He's in complete control is something that spurs me on...and then we get moments like these, where God speaks to us to reassure His children that He's taking care of and something GREAT is coming!!! Blessings to you and again, thank you very much for such encouraging words! Maranatha!
I was overcome with emotion and tears filled my eyes when I read that passage from James. Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
Sharon, all I can say is that I am deeply humbled by your words. Why? Because knowing that our Lord not only lifted my spirit with His words from the book of Jame, but, He did the same for you. What an amazing God we serve. He knows exactly what each of us need and when we need it. Blessings to you! Look to Him in ALL things.
Pablo,
Just yesterday, I was looking up and loudly crying out, "When God, are You going to tell Your Son to come get His Bride?" "We are so ready to see Him!" The words you wrote were so needed for my soul! I too, wonder sometimes, will it really be soon, actually in my life time?? I know this is wrong, and we are not to think beyond today, but I very frequently think if we get to year 2027 and we are still here, I will feel so discouraged. Thank you for the reminder that God's timing is perfect!
Blessings,
Kathi V
Hi Kathi! Isn't the Lord amazing? He meets us at the perfect time. I want to encourage you with something. Remember that God is big enough that He can take any question and/or thought that we have and throw His way. His is Omnipotent...He is able!
Here's something that the Lord reminded me of...He knows what you're going to think before you ever existed...talk about a great big powerful God we serve, yet, He's so personal, approachable and loving. He knows our thoughts a far off. So, it's not wrong to ask at all. I would encourage you to always take it all to the Lord. He welcomes all of our concerns, fears, anxieties, etc. He's got you in palm of HIs Almighty hand. In the meantime, share Jesus with as many as you can. Look to Him. Maranatha!
Pablo, my answers to your to questions that you posed are: Yes and Yes. I came to faith in Jesus back in August 1977. I had the privilege of sitting under the teaching of Pastor Chuck at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. As a baby believer, I was taught the imminent return of Christ right from the get go. But, I was also taught about patience. It’s interesting ( coincidence, nah) that the Holy Spirit led you to the book of James, because in the opening chapter verse 4 James writes:
“But let patience have [its] perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:4 NKJV.
Fast forward nearly 47 years later and the Lord is still working in me the patience part of waiting for HIS return. Pablo, you are not alone in your thoughts about the Rapture. Keep moving forward Brother because that one day is coming!
Hi Ben! I remember going to listen to Pastor Chuck for years at CCCM. What a wonderful time that was. I can only try and imagine how that's gonna pale in comparison to what our Lord has ready for us!
Thank you so much for your encouragement with James! I am going to be doing my talk at the End Times Bible Prophecy Conference in Lake Stevens, WA as a type of hybrid on the subjects of Spiritual Warfare, Patience and Prophetic Sensationalism. I would greatly appreciate your prayers for His guidance, wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
I am so grateful for such an amazing online family! I am so excited for all of us to fellowship together when we meet our Lord in the air. Thank you so much for not only your uplifting words, but, for your prayers as well! Lord richly bless you!!!
God likes to reveal Himself in such ways, and it's an amazing experience every time! Thanks for sharing this. I know it will be an encouragement to so many, and thank you for your obedience to Him in encouraging "each other with these words" (1 Thessalonians 4:18). Reminders such as this one invigorate your brothers and sisters in Christ - "He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not become weary." (Isaiah 40:29-31)
My brother Britt! God is amazing! I couldn't agree with you more on how the Lord chooses to reveal Himself and speak to us! 1 These. 4:18 is one of my favorite Bible verses. We are definitely to encourage each other as the day approaches. You are such an encouragement brother!
Well said!
Super! Thank you for sharing how our wonderful Lord encouraged you! He is so merciful!!!!!
Hi Audrey! Yes, He sure is merciful! I am so truly blessed by all of you, my online family. Each of you are so wonderfully encouraging with your words. My prayer is that the Lord would continue to use this avenue to encourage the body of Christ. May the Lord richly bless you!
Thank you for sharing! I too sometimes have those very same thoughts but I appreciate that you shared what God revealed to you in scripture and that through your experience we can all benefit!
Hi Rhonda! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and encouragement. I mentioned this is a couple of the comments here, but, you all are such a blessing and encouragement to me. I am so blessed to know that the Lord is blessing others through the ministry. Thank you so much for your prayers! May He bless and speak to you as you seek Him through His word and in prayer!
Patience is foreign to humans, that's one reason why our 'instant gratification' society has become so insidious. It's a tool of satan's, to frustrate us to do evil. That's why they have the little hourglass next to the pointer on the screen, so you wll know its being worked on, not forgotten ~ otherwise you'd give up waiting and go on to 'something' else. "Something' that satan will put in front of you that fills that need for speed! Something faster to get your mind off the rapture, because satan is a master at 'Bait and Switch". Pablo, your team is super at bringing up (and exposing) these deep questions that help all of us see where we stand, and how to stand stronger. Bless you all ~
Hi Carla! Yes, I agree 100% that patience is foreign to most humans. We absolutely live in an 'instant gratification' society. We've been conditioned to expect everything instantly. I can't imagine it getting any better. I believe the same goes for 'self gratification' as well. Amazing how Paul points out the importance of developing patience in Romans 5:4-5: "And patience produces character, and character produces hope. 5 And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us."
The Word of God also has a lot to say about long-suffering (patience). It's obviously something that the Lord knows we all need to develop...especially in the day and age we live in. Patience will be part of the subject matter I'm going to be covering at the End of Days Bible Prophecy Conference in Lake Stevens, WA this May. Would greatly appreciate your prayers for that.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your encouragement as well. May the Lord continue to speak to you through His Word. Blessings!
Yes, He is so amazing!! Thank you for the encouraging words! It always amazes me that you practically cannot get an appointment to even talk to the Mayor of the town you live in but we can talk to God, the Creator, at any time! Blows me away!! Blessings, Kathi