Tuesday, July 5, 2011

No One Knows

NO ONE KNOWS
Matthew 24:36

“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the Coming of the Son of Man.”

How did you react to Judgment Day, May 21, 2011? Who predicted that? And why? Do you want some answers—now that the date has passed?

Harold Camping, a self-declared prophet, is the man behind this. He’s studied God’s Word all his life—and he’s 89. His first book, 1994?, prophesized the end, too! The ? in the title provided an escape for “Plan B,” which was 2011. His motivation is Ezekiel 33:6: “But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn people and the sword comes and takes the life of one of them, that man will not be taken away because of his sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.” Harold claims that he misunderstood Matthew 24:22.

Harold Camping’s followers donated over 72 million dollars to his campaign—so, he has the money necessary to “blow the [warning] trumpet.” The billboards across America, the full-page ads in the USA Today newspaper did the job well. Harold Camping has done all he can do…now he’s responsible for scamming millions.

Jesus’ disciples were curious about the end of this age, too. As Jesus’ words teased them in Matthew 24-25:30, they were sure they’d see their Messiah return! And every succeeding generation—sure that they would be alive to witness Jesus coming on the clouds (Matthew 24:30-31)—lived and died. Jesus promise remains alive! Harold’s prophecy is just the most recent mistake made by a human. Why do people think they can predict what Jesus doesn’t even know? Mr. Camping still doesn't get it--his next date is October 21, 2011.

I hope that Harold Camping’s messages don’t freak you out. Our future is exciting:

In September, 2011, the Quartet: the EU (European Union), the UN (United Nations), Russia, and the United States plans to recognize a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. If the United States approves this, it will pass.

Zechariah 14:12 says: "This is the plague with which the Lord will strike all the nations that fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot while they are still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths."

Take Home Nugget

Although Zechariah’s words describe a nuclear war, there’s Good News. Nuclear war would be a sure sign that Jesus is coming soon! Jesus keeps believers safe from harm (1John 5:18). Believers use God’s Word (Ephesians 6:16) as drawn sword.

As this world grows darker, the promise of Jesus’ return grows brighter!

J.D. Griffith


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