END OF TIMES

END OF TIMES

   We have been hearing about the end of the world for decades.  There was a cult in California in 1997 who believed the Earth was going to be wiped clean and they had to kill themselves to get on to a spaceship that would keep them from the calamity.  In 1999, we were all concerned about the computers and what might happen when the new millennium was ushered in (Y2K).  Then we have the Mayans who were interpreted to say that the world was going to end in 2012.   There have been countless theories about the "end of times", including a meteor striking Earth, turning it upside down.

   That said, we know that Israel is God's timepiece.  God sends us "signs in the Heavens", such as the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the wise men to find Jesus.  Jesus tells us in Luke 21 9 - 11:  "But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately." Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven."

   In Joel, we read, "I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire, and billows of smoke (2:30).  In Zechariah 14:6, we read about the end times, "On that day there will be no light, no cold or frost."  In Acts 2"19, we read, "I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.  Acts 2:20 says, "The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.

   There are many references of the moon turning to blood and the sun turning to darkness before the coming of the Lord.  With the unrest in the Middle East recently, and news of Israel trying to protect themselves; knowing Israel is God's timepiece, I have discovered something interesting.  I first heard this from Pastor John Hagee from Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas.  Then I googled it.
   I discovered that a string of four blood red moons coinciding with the Jewish Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles is rare.  Other times when this has occurred has been associated with major events in Israel/the Jewish People's history.  God has told us Israel is His timepiece and that He will send signs in the heavens.
   What does it all mean?  The only time I was a little shaky about current events was during the Y2K possibilities.  I thought the computers might interfere with our normal daily lives.  I never thought the possible computer glitch would be the end of the world.  I took all the other news about a possible end of the world with a grain of salt, since I have read The Bible.  The news about the four blood red moons, however, may actually be something with some credibility. 
   Regardless, I am getting my house in order.  I am also being a little more aggressive with my family and friends in professing Jesus Christ.  I want Him to find me working when He returns.

What are your thoughts?

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