America is now officially within what Jesus Christ warned about regarding the signs of depravity, sin, and evil which would point towards His return. Jesus said it would be As In The Days of Noah and As In The Days of Lot.
Joel C. Rosenberg had written a post back in March, 2015, which is entitled, Three existential threats facing America. (My address to the National Religious Broadcasters convention.)
Rosenberg first discusses Ezekiel chapter 33. It is about the role of the “Watchman on the Wall.” Rosenberg (as well as I) believes it is deeply relevant to our times.
Joel writes:
More than 2,500 years ago, the Lord spoke these words to the Hebrew prophet Ezekiel.
- A man of God
- Born in Israel
- Exiled and living in Iraq
- Amidst grave dangers rising
What was Ezekiel commanded to do? The text is clear.
- Listen to God
- Watch for threats
- Warn the people, come what may
This was a divine calling – an enormous responsibility. And God was clear. Some would listen to Ezekiel’s warnings. Some would not. Ezekiel was not going to be held responsible for the decision others made to obey the Lord or not. He would be held responsible for obeying the Lord, teaching people the Word of God and warning the people when God told him to speak. Fortunately, Ezekiel was faithful to the task.
As followers of Jesus Christ — and as pastors and ministry leaders and religious broadcasters — each of you are, in our modern times, also watchmen on the walls. In many ways, you have the same calling. The same responsibility.
- To listen to the Word of God, found in the Bible
- To speak the Word of God — to tell people the bad news and the good news according to the Scriptures
- To warn people of threats that are rising
- To speak the truth in love, come what may
God warned Ezekiel — as He warns us today — that if He speaks and we don’t share His Word with others, we will be held to account. What’s more, if we see threats rising, and we do not warn people, we will be held to account.
In the first threat facing America, Rosenberg asks the question:
Threat #1 — What if America is not simply in a season of decline but heading towards collapse, towards implosion?
Within the list of “season of decline” threats we face here in America, he mentions one of the most important factors – the 58 million children in the womb that have been aborted since 1973. That awful Extreme Court decision has wreaked havoc upon the lives of many Americans – especially women! The question is whether or not we, who are called by the name of Jesus Christ will stand in the gap and continue to condemn the evil practice of abortion for the sake of saving this nation from judgment.
Joel writes:
Since 1973, Americans have aborted 58 million babies. Think about that — 58 million. It is a staggering number. And if something doesn’t happen soon to change course, in less than two years we will hit 60 million.
If this happens, we as Americans will have murdered ten times more human beings than the number of Jews murdered by the Nazis.
We know the judgment of God that fell upon Nazi Germany. What do we think is going to happen to a nation that exterminates ten times more people than the Nazis?
The judgment of Almighty God is coming. There is no way out. The souls of 58 million babies are crying out for justice – and they will get it. But for this to happen we need to be pleading with God to have mercy on us. We need to be calling people to prayer, fasting and above all repentance.
At this point in my post I would like to interject another “watchman on the wall” landmark decision which will be coming any day now…perhaps even today, June 26, 2015. The decision on whether or not the Supreme Court of the land will decide to sweep away state’s rights regarding the legality of same-sex “marriage”; and thus change the thousands of years definition that God gave us that marriage is the union of one man and one woman!
Well, the decision has just come down and in a 5-4 vote, the Extreme Court struck down individual state right to ban same-sex “marriage.”
Instinctively, I knew that this would happen. The “deciding” court justice – Kennedy – apparently has a lesbian sister. Who would think that this man would care about the constitutional rights of states to make these decisions? It’s apparently more important to make a decision this huge based on his own personal preferences, rather than what God says in the Bible about marriage; or what our Constitution says about states rights on such decisions.
America is now officially within what Jesus Christ warned about regarding the signs of His return. Jesus said it would be As In The Days of Noah and As In The Days of Lot.
Jesus was asked what would be the signs of the times on the earth to indicate his return?
Mat 24:37
“But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Luk 17:26
“And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man:
Luk 17:27
“They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.
Luk 17:28
“Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built;
Luk 17:29
“but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.
Luk 17:30
“Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
Luk 17:31
“In that day, he who is on the housetop, and his goods are in the house, let him not come down to take them away. And likewise the one who is in the field, let him not turn back.
Luk 17:32
“Remember Lot’s wife.
Luk 17:33
“Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.
There was an excellent post in my reader last night that explained the dire consequences of a sweeping same-sex “marriage” ruling for all 50 states here in America. I need to find it again. When I do, I will post it here.
Found it! Here is a copy in its entirety:
IT IS NOT ABOUT “GAY” MARRIAGE! IT IS ALL ABOUT DESTROYING THE FIRST AMENDMENT!
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether or not there is a Constitutionally protected right to ‘gay’ marriage, but this is not what is actually being decided. What is really being decided is whether or not rights can contradict. The goal is to establish that rights can contradict because it opens the door for government to decide which rights take precedence over others. I have already explained why rights cannot contradict and why. This then begs the question as to why the Courts would even consider this case about ‘gay’ marriage. The answer is simple: this is not about rights. That claim is just propaganda aimed at creating an emotional appeal so you will not use reason to examine what is really happening. However, if you can set the emotion aside and look at what is actually happening, you will quickly see that this is about giving the government a path to destroy the First Amendment!
The process is simple: if there is a ‘right’ to ‘gay’ marriage, then it suddenly becomes a ‘hate’ crime to oppose ‘gay’ marriage in any form. This opens the door to the destruction of faith-based organizations. It will not matter whether they are churches or businesses, they will have to comply with the government dictates or be shut down. But it goes further than that. If you are a doctor but disagree with homosexuality, you could lose your job. Same for lawyers, firemen, police officers: anyone who disagrees with homosexuality will be at risk of government persecution.
You see, what the Supreme Court is actually about to rule on is whether or not the government has the authority to define bigotry and then use that as a justification to persecute anyone who has just been declared a bigot. This is one of the reasons I write so much about language, both here, but especially on my other blog, The OYL. If the government is allowed to redefine the meaning of words at will, then it does not matter what the law says: it will change according to the whims of the government. This is the very definition of tyranny. Yet, this is what the Supreme Court is about to decide: whether or not the government has dictatorial powers.
If you doubt me, consider this: what happens is someone you disagree with politically gets into power? And once in power, that person reverses the definitions of words? And hatred is suddenly defined as anyone who opposes Islam? It may not bother you that Jews and Christians will still be persecuted, but now, so will homosexuals. Yes, the court and law will still say you cannot ‘discriminate’ because of homosexuality, but the government will have just put the rights of Muslims over those of homosexuals. So now, where the law will allow homosexuals to claim their rights over those of Christians, it will also support the rights of Muslims to exercise their rights over both homosexuals and Christians. Now, just in case you do not understand what this means, I’ll explain: it means Christians will have to either convert to Islam, pay a punitive tax or die. However, homosexuals only have one option — to die!
There are other scenarios that I could use to illustrate how this will work, but the point is this: it is not about ‘gay’ marriage, it is about opening a path to destroy the First Amendment. It is about destroying the right to conscience, and by extension, freedom of expression. It is about the Supreme Court finally handing the government dictatorial powers as a matter of law. But understand, if the Court does this, it will actually be destroying the law. So this ruling is not about ‘gay’ rights: it is about the final destruction of the U.S. Constitution — period!
H/T: The Road to Concord
After reading that post over at “The Road to Concord,” I was reminded of a post I wrote back in 2010. At first, I was confused about the following photo which was taken in a “World Can’t Wait” protest march. The photo and brief excerpt below (written in 2013) describes what (and why) there is this unholy alliance of Islam and Communism.
Notice that the man holding the sign is wearing Muslim terrorist garb. The man walking next to him is wearing a commie red t-shirt with the image of Che Guevara!
How ironic that the Muslim man is holding that sign (below)! Here’s a quote from Che Guevara that may explain their union of nefarious ideologies:
“I don’t care if I fall as long as someone else picks up my gun and keeps on shooting.”
Che Guevara
H/T Brainy Quote
I wish that more Americans would heed Ronald Reagan’s advice:
“How do you tell a Communist? Well, it’s someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It’s someone who understands Marx and Lenin.”
― Ronald Reagan
What those two men (seen in photo above), marching together, BTW, in an anti-Israel demonstration during the Bush presidential years) represent is the forming of an alliance between radical Islam and Communism! Also, notice what the sign says: “Thank You S.F. (San Francisco) Liberals – You Die Last.” How ANYONE could possibly support either group is beyond any semblance of reason! Liberals are being USED by both! Yet they are either complicit in either ideology or just too damn ignorant to realize it!
Only one of these evil and nefarious ideologies will win out (meaning, here on this earth – in a temporary way – while the Lord Jesus Christ tarries) and the bloodbath will be ugly! With all of this in mind, let’s re-read what the author at The Road to Concord stated:
You see, what the Supreme Court is actually about to rule on is whether or not the government has the authority to define bigotry and then use that as a justification to persecute anyone who has just been declared a bigot. This is one of the reasons I write so much about language, both here, but especially on my other blog, The OYL. If the government is allowed to redefine the meaning of words at will, then it does not matter what the law says: it will change according to the whims of the government. This is the very definition of tyranny. Yet, this is what the Supreme Court is about to decide: whether or not the government has dictatorial powers.
If you doubt me, consider this: what happens is someone you disagree with politically gets into power? And once in power, that person reverses the definitions of words? And hatred is suddenly defined as anyone who opposes Islam? It may not bother you that Jews and Christians will still be persecuted, but now, so will homosexuals. Yes, the court and law will still say you cannot ‘discriminate’ because of homosexuality, but the government will have just put the rights of Muslims over those of homosexuals. So now, where the law will allow homosexuals to claim their rights over those of Christians, it will also support the rights of Muslims to exercise their rights over both homosexuals and Christians. Now, just in case you do not understand what this means, I’ll explain: it means Christians will have to either convert to Islam, pay a punitive tax or die. However, homosexuals only have one option — to die!
There are other scenarios that I could use to illustrate how this will work, but the point is this: it is not about ‘gay’ marriage, it is about opening a path to destroy the First Amendment. It is about destroying the right to conscience, and by extension, freedom of expression. It is about the Supreme Court finally handing the government dictatorial powers as a matter of law. But understand, if the Court does this, it will actually be destroying the law. So this ruling is not about ‘gay’ rights: it is about the final destruction of the U.S. Constitution — period!
Next, go back and read what Joel Rosenberg wrote regarding these two points:
RADICAL ISLAM AND APOCALYPTIC ISLAM
Threat #2 — What if America is not simply at rising risk of attack by Radical Islam but heading towards the risk of annihilation by Apocalyptic Islam?
ISRAEL
Which brings me finally to Threat #3 — What if America is not simply entering a season of strained relations with Israel, but we are heading towards total American abandonment of the Jewish State?
We need to heed Joel Rosenberg’s words:
This is the most dangerous moment in the history of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
What do the next two years hold?
I’m not sure. But this much I know: on top of all America’s national challenges and sins, we dare not also abandon or turn against Israel and the Jewish people. If we do, we will seal our fate with God.
Which brings me back to you — the watchmen on the walls.
Are you warning the nation and the Church of the dangerous road the President has us on vis-à-vis Israel?
Are you mobilizing Christians to love and bless and pray for and stand with Israel and the Jewish people in this critical hour?
CONCLUSION
I am afraid I cannot tell you whether God will grant America a Third Great Awakening and/or raise up a King like Josiah (see 2 Chronicles 34-35) and thus forestall the coming judgment.
I cannot tell you whether the American government will do its job to protect us and our allies from Radical and Apocalyptic Islam before it’s too late.
Or whether the Church will do her job in fulfilling the Great Commission and standing with our persecuted brothers and sisters in the epicenter.
Or whether America and the Church will stand with Israel and bless her and the Jewish people.
All I can tell you is that you and I have been called to be watchmen on the walls.
Our job is to:
- Listen to and study and know the Word of God
- Teach the Word of God
- Watch for threats
- Warn the people, come what may
We are not going to be held responsible if people do not listen to us or to the Word of God. We will be held to account if we fail to speak and act when the Lord commands us to do so.
Much is hanging in the balance. May you and I be found faithful to the task.
We need to heed God’s Word even more!
1Pe 3:12
For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,
And His ears are open to their prayers;
But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.” [fn]
1Pe 3:13
And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?
1Pe 3:14
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” [fn]
1Pe 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God [fn] in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
1Pe 3:16
having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
1Pe 3:17
For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
1Pe 3:18
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us [fn] to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,
1Pe 3:19
by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison,
1Pe 3:20
who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited [fn] in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.
1Pe 3:21
There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
1Pe 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
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