END TIMES

I am the Messiah!” Have you heard this before? When funny men in funny clothes instruct you to adore. A plastic imitation! We see it every day. Especially when it’s money they’re asking you to pay! A few are quite delusional. As crazy as a bat. And they are not the people whom I am pointing at. They should be in a hospital. It’s treatment that they need. But until someone stops them they’ll flourish like a weed! The ones who are more dangerous wear vestments or smart suits. The ladies looking at them think they are rather cute. That’s when they hear him speaking, “It is the voice of God”, They say in fascination. They don’t regard it odd. And somewhere in the middle are all the other guys, Who do their very best to sow confusion with their lies. Now Jesus spoke about them two thousand years ago. “Look out for false messiah’s they’re mostly thieves you know!” Don’t trust what they are saying. They’ll take you for a ride. They’ll also take your money, your house and what’s inside. Beware of such deception and look out for the signs, That tell you He is coming. See what God’s Word defines. The first is in disasters, the earthquakes and the wars, Pollution of the oceans and watch the death rate soar. False prophets will be numerous; delusions everywhere; And when they start to telescope, just know He’s nearly there. The next will be the changes in Christianity. Opposition will arise and martyrdom you’ll see. With numerous backsliders who’ll simply turn away, For persecuting Christians will be the “norm” each day. But these are the precursors; the worst is still to come. A universal “church” will rise attracting everyone. It’s only the committed ones to Jesus who will know, For certain He is coming back and home with Him they’ll go. So let’s make a decision to keep our eyes on Him; To follow Him regardless and though the chance is slim, To traverse these disasters and be faithful every day, God won’t forget His people. He won’t turn them away. So let us all take courage; we can survive it all. By looking unto Jesus and listening for His call; For He will surely tell us what He intends to do; The privilege of serving Christ for folk like me and you. Jim Strickland – written 7th May 2011