DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?
Do You See What I See? Just Look Around
By Lucian Thompson
Today, many Christians are walking around blind as a bat with someone else leading them around by the arm because they are so indifferent to what is going on around them.
Part of the reason is because we feel that we are well off and are in need of nothing. That my friend is the Laodicean Church. (Like in the days of Noah)
Another part is because we just don’t want to be bothered with concerning ourselves with what’s happening. Too much media attention and we just tune out!
Another part is, we just don’t really know if this stuff is really real, or it is certainly far off if it’s real. A lack of knowledge can kill you!
Do You See What I See?
You know… while I was a cop I worked a lot of auto accidents. I was always amazed at the different versions of what happened from the spectators. It seemed that none of them perceived the events the same way. Some saw it from a different position or angle than others. Even those who were standing side by side would give variances in their observations. Their testimonies would be influenced by their life experiences, environment, knowledge or the lack of, and their own personal slant on things. It was often difficult to put together a realistic account, because I wasn’t an eyewitness to the event.
That’s where my training came into play. You see, I studied all about auto accidents. Drag factors on the various road surfaces, weather effects, condition of the tires and other factors about the automobiles, if any alcohol or drugs were involved, etc. I could not rely totally on eyewitness, because they often disagreed about the happenings. I would take what they said and add what I knew from my own education on the matter and arrive at a pretty good conclusion. It was important that I come to a right conclusion, because someone’s future could depend on it if I had to bring charges against them.
“Do you see what I see?”
Well where do we start?
It goes all the way back to Genesis. It’s all about two brothers, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael was born first to Hagar, and 13 years later Isaac was born to Sarah.
Of Ishmael God said, (Gen. 16:12) “He shall be a wild man; His hand shall be against every man, and every man’s hand against him. And he shall dwell in the presence of all his brothren.” And in (Gen. 17:20) “And as for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall beget twelve princes and I will make him a great nation.
Of Isaac, God said, (Gen 17:21) “But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this set time next year.”
From then on it’s been one battle after another, which brings us to our present day situation of all the Arab nations (Ishmael) against their Israeli brothers, (Isaac). This scenario has pulled all the nations of the earth into its grip. It all revolves around Jerusalem.
Surely not America gathered against Jerusalem? Guess again!
Just a short time ago the USA placed a resolution with the UN that called for a Palestinian state in Israel with its capital in part of Jerusalem. All Nations of the Security Council voted for it except Syria, who vowed to never accept Israel’s existents.
What now?
God said in (Zechariah 12:3) “And in that day I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.”
What does that mean?
(Zec. 12:9) says, “On that day, I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem.”
So, How does that affect us?
(Gen. 12:2,3) says, “And I will make of thee [Israel] a great nation and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shall be a blessing: and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee; and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed,”
When we, the United States, proposed to all nations that we take away God’s covenant land and give it to the uncovenate people, (Ishmael) we set ourselves up for Gods curse. If you think God will spare the USA because of our past history, you have another think coming.
WE ARE IN THE END TIMES!
Jesus said in (Matthew 24:6-7), “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.” An then He said, (Matthew 24:33-34), “So likewise ye, when ye see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all things be fulfilled.”
My generation has witnessed Israel becoming a nation in May 1948, and Israel took Jerusalem back in 1967 during the 6-day war.
Do you see what I see?
· I see many who claim to be Christ.( Matthew 24:…Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ, ' and will deceive many.)
· I see wars and rumors of wars as described Matthew 24:6.
· I see nations rise against nations and kingdoms rise against kingdoms.
Try to name a Nation that is not affected by war today!
· I see famines, pestilence, and earthquakes in diverse places Matthew 24:7
Over two thirds of the people in this world go to bed hungry. There are incurable diseases like Aids and Alzheimer’s, to mention a few.
Earthquakes, floods, volcano eruptions, nature is going out of control!
In Verse 8, Jesus says these are the beginning of sorrows or the beginning of birth pains. I see this.
Very soon now we will see: "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. (Luke 21:25) We can see some of that even now.
Why is it so important that you see what I and anyone who is watching, see?
The Bible says, “At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28
Simply put: Time is running out!
Jesus said in Luke 21:35 - 36: For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
We must come to a right conclusion of what we see, because our futures, and those whom we influence, depends on it when God brings charges against this world.
The beginning of sorrows is just that, the beginning. If we don’t stand on our watch and be alert as to the signs of the times, we may well be like unto the ten virgins in Matthew
25:1-7
Five were ready and when the bridegroom came they arose and trimmed their lamps that were filled with oil, (The presence of the Holy Spirit), and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Five were not ready and had no oil for their lamp and they were left out of the wedding. They were foolish; Jesus said He didn’t know them.
The question is: which five are you?
I see a sky that is about to split wide open and the glorious call from our Lord to come to Him. (The Rapture)
We are living in the most exciting times ever in the history of the world. We are living in the generation that will see the return of Jesus Christ! Now, more than ever, we must stay informed! Pass on this valuable information to others, before it's too late!
YOU ARE YOUR BROTHERS KEEPER!
In you Christ dwells. You are responsible for all those souls who are in your sphere of influence. If not you, who then will tell them about Christ, His salvation and Gods plan for the redemption for man and His judgment upon this earth? We are in a count down and time is running out!
The signs of the times are here!
1.Unrest in the Middle East - The Struggle for Jerusalem Zechariah 12; Luke 12
2.The rise of European Super state and Global Government. Dan.2, 7 Dan.11, Rev.13
3.Global terrorism – the rise of Islam - 2Thessalonians 2:4
4.National ID initiatives and chip implamts(Mark of the Beast) Rev.
5.The threat of nuclear attacks
6.The world’s growing focus on Jerusalem – Zechariah 12:3
7.Civil Liberty concerns (cameras, face recognition, REID chips, etc.)
8.The collapse of morality (world embracing gay lifestyles, abortion, etc.)
9.Biotech & global pestilence Rev. 6:8
10.China’s growing economic and military might. As of 1964 they can muster a 2 million man army.
11.The war in Iraq and the threat of nukes in Iran.
12.The Magog Invasion (soon to come) Ezekiel 38,39
13.The predicament of America. (Hosea 4-14)
14.The apocalyptic weather patterns (Luke 21)
These chapters talk about God’s judgment and we will be included in that. He says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge!”
Do you see what I see?
God is going to bring charges against this world and our eternal future depends upon the results of His findings.
I see God’s plan working and I see the imminent return of Jesus for His church. Are you a part of His church?
If you can’t see that, then it’s time you open your eyes. Jesus is coming back for a bride without spot or wrinkle.
Hosea 6:1, 2 1.“Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.” 2.“After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.”
Hosea is talking to Jews.
2 Peter 3:8 tells us, “a day with the Lord is as a thousand years and a thousand years as a day.”
Some Biblical scholars point out that, if Israel’s prophetic clock stopped at the crucifixion, then 2000 Jewish years, which is (1,917.3 Gregorian years) plus A.D. 31 that would be A. D 2002. Or, if A.D. 34, that would be 2004 A.D. Date setting can get you into trouble, but you can get a feel of the soon coming of Christ.
Remember it says in the third day not on the third day. Any day now!
Israel will go through the 7-year tribulation, which takes place in the third day.
Do you see what I see?
God is about to pour out His judgment on this Earth. We are appointed as Watchmen.
1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 But you, brethren, are not in darkness so that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are the children of light, and the children of the day; we are not of the night, nor the darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. (self-controlled)
How will our Lord find us?
Are we asleep, or are we waiting and watching?
Our friends and relatives are dying all around us. Time is running out.
Do they know Jesus?
Can’t you see what I see?
___________________________________________________________________________
About The Author
Lucian Thompson is the Associate Pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His expertise is in the area of Eschatology and he is an avid writer of Bible Study and devotional materials for his church. A former Chief of Police who uses his life experiences to counsel others in the pitfalls of life. Lucian is a frequent contributor to Faith Writers.
By Lucian Thompson
Today, many Christians are walking around blind as a bat with someone else leading them around by the arm because they are so indifferent to what is going on around them.
Part of the reason is because we feel that we are well off and are in need of nothing. That my friend is the Laodicean Church. (Like in the days of Noah)
Another part is because we just don’t want to be bothered with concerning ourselves with what’s happening. Too much media attention and we just tune out!
Another part is, we just don’t really know if this stuff is really real, or it is certainly far off if it’s real. A lack of knowledge can kill you!
Do You See What I See?
You know… while I was a cop I worked a lot of auto accidents. I was always amazed at the different versions of what happened from the spectators. It seemed that none of them perceived the events the same way. Some saw it from a different position or angle than others. Even those who were standing side by side would give variances in their observations. Their testimonies would be influenced by their life experiences, environment, knowledge or the lack of, and their own personal slant on things. It was often difficult to put together a realistic account, because I wasn’t an eyewitness to the event.
That’s where my training came into play. You see, I studied all about auto accidents. Drag factors on the various road surfaces, weather effects, condition of the tires and other factors about the automobiles, if any alcohol or drugs were involved, etc. I could not rely totally on eyewitness, because they often disagreed about the happenings. I would take what they said and add what I knew from my own education on the matter and arrive at a pretty good conclusion. It was important that I come to a right conclusion, because someone’s future could depend on it if I had to bring charges against them.
“Do you see what I see?”
Well where do we start?
It goes all the way back to Genesis. It’s all about two brothers, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael was born first to Hagar, and 13 years later Isaac was born to Sarah.
Of Ishmael God said, (Gen. 16:12) “He shall be a wild man; His hand shall be against every man, and every man’s hand against him. And he shall dwell in the presence of all his brothren.” And in (Gen. 17:20) “And as for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall beget twelve princes and I will make him a great nation.
Of Isaac, God said, (Gen 17:21) “But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this set time next year.”
From then on it’s been one battle after another, which brings us to our present day situation of all the Arab nations (Ishmael) against their Israeli brothers, (Isaac). This scenario has pulled all the nations of the earth into its grip. It all revolves around Jerusalem.
Surely not America gathered against Jerusalem? Guess again!
Just a short time ago the USA placed a resolution with the UN that called for a Palestinian state in Israel with its capital in part of Jerusalem. All Nations of the Security Council voted for it except Syria, who vowed to never accept Israel’s existents.
What now?
God said in (Zechariah 12:3) “And in that day I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.”
What does that mean?
(Zec. 12:9) says, “On that day, I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem.”
So, How does that affect us?
(Gen. 12:2,3) says, “And I will make of thee [Israel] a great nation and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shall be a blessing: and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee; and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed,”
When we, the United States, proposed to all nations that we take away God’s covenant land and give it to the uncovenate people, (Ishmael) we set ourselves up for Gods curse. If you think God will spare the USA because of our past history, you have another think coming.
WE ARE IN THE END TIMES!
Jesus said in (Matthew 24:6-7), “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.” An then He said, (Matthew 24:33-34), “So likewise ye, when ye see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all things be fulfilled.”
My generation has witnessed Israel becoming a nation in May 1948, and Israel took Jerusalem back in 1967 during the 6-day war.
Do you see what I see?
· I see many who claim to be Christ.( Matthew 24:…Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ, ' and will deceive many.)
· I see wars and rumors of wars as described Matthew 24:6.
· I see nations rise against nations and kingdoms rise against kingdoms.
Try to name a Nation that is not affected by war today!
· I see famines, pestilence, and earthquakes in diverse places Matthew 24:7
Over two thirds of the people in this world go to bed hungry. There are incurable diseases like Aids and Alzheimer’s, to mention a few.
Earthquakes, floods, volcano eruptions, nature is going out of control!
In Verse 8, Jesus says these are the beginning of sorrows or the beginning of birth pains. I see this.
Very soon now we will see: "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. (Luke 21:25) We can see some of that even now.
Why is it so important that you see what I and anyone who is watching, see?
The Bible says, “At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28
Simply put: Time is running out!
Jesus said in Luke 21:35 - 36: For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
We must come to a right conclusion of what we see, because our futures, and those whom we influence, depends on it when God brings charges against this world.
The beginning of sorrows is just that, the beginning. If we don’t stand on our watch and be alert as to the signs of the times, we may well be like unto the ten virgins in Matthew
25:1-7
Five were ready and when the bridegroom came they arose and trimmed their lamps that were filled with oil, (The presence of the Holy Spirit), and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Five were not ready and had no oil for their lamp and they were left out of the wedding. They were foolish; Jesus said He didn’t know them.
The question is: which five are you?
I see a sky that is about to split wide open and the glorious call from our Lord to come to Him. (The Rapture)
We are living in the most exciting times ever in the history of the world. We are living in the generation that will see the return of Jesus Christ! Now, more than ever, we must stay informed! Pass on this valuable information to others, before it's too late!
YOU ARE YOUR BROTHERS KEEPER!
In you Christ dwells. You are responsible for all those souls who are in your sphere of influence. If not you, who then will tell them about Christ, His salvation and Gods plan for the redemption for man and His judgment upon this earth? We are in a count down and time is running out!
The signs of the times are here!
1.Unrest in the Middle East - The Struggle for Jerusalem Zechariah 12; Luke 12
2.The rise of European Super state and Global Government. Dan.2, 7 Dan.11, Rev.13
3.Global terrorism – the rise of Islam - 2Thessalonians 2:4
4.National ID initiatives and chip implamts(Mark of the Beast) Rev.
5.The threat of nuclear attacks
6.The world’s growing focus on Jerusalem – Zechariah 12:3
7.Civil Liberty concerns (cameras, face recognition, REID chips, etc.)
8.The collapse of morality (world embracing gay lifestyles, abortion, etc.)
9.Biotech & global pestilence Rev. 6:8
10.China’s growing economic and military might. As of 1964 they can muster a 2 million man army.
11.The war in Iraq and the threat of nukes in Iran.
12.The Magog Invasion (soon to come) Ezekiel 38,39
13.The predicament of America. (Hosea 4-14)
14.The apocalyptic weather patterns (Luke 21)
These chapters talk about God’s judgment and we will be included in that. He says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge!”
Do you see what I see?
God is going to bring charges against this world and our eternal future depends upon the results of His findings.
I see God’s plan working and I see the imminent return of Jesus for His church. Are you a part of His church?
If you can’t see that, then it’s time you open your eyes. Jesus is coming back for a bride without spot or wrinkle.
Hosea 6:1, 2 1.“Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.” 2.“After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.”
Hosea is talking to Jews.
2 Peter 3:8 tells us, “a day with the Lord is as a thousand years and a thousand years as a day.”
Some Biblical scholars point out that, if Israel’s prophetic clock stopped at the crucifixion, then 2000 Jewish years, which is (1,917.3 Gregorian years) plus A.D. 31 that would be A. D 2002. Or, if A.D. 34, that would be 2004 A.D. Date setting can get you into trouble, but you can get a feel of the soon coming of Christ.
Remember it says in the third day not on the third day. Any day now!
Israel will go through the 7-year tribulation, which takes place in the third day.
Do you see what I see?
God is about to pour out His judgment on this Earth. We are appointed as Watchmen.
1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 But you, brethren, are not in darkness so that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are the children of light, and the children of the day; we are not of the night, nor the darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. (self-controlled)
How will our Lord find us?
Are we asleep, or are we waiting and watching?
Our friends and relatives are dying all around us. Time is running out.
Do they know Jesus?
Can’t you see what I see?
___________________________________________________________________________
About The Author
Lucian Thompson is the Associate Pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His expertise is in the area of Eschatology and he is an avid writer of Bible Study and devotional materials for his church. A former Chief of Police who uses his life experiences to counsel others in the pitfalls of life. Lucian is a frequent contributor to Faith Writers.
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