The most wonderful
part about prophecy is that it provides verification. You would think
that all of the prophecy that has been fulfilled would "seal the deal,"
so to speak. The fact that it has not testifies to the power of evil present
in this world and to the hardness of the hearts of many that do not serve
nor love God.
The scriptures indicate that a pronouncement
of "Peace and Safety" in Israel will precede the beginning of the tribulation
period. This will require new treaties, some of which are under
negotiation at this moment. Watch the newspapers to see how the placement
of the Temple foundation is resolved and who plays the lead arbiter
roles. The treaties will necessarily allow Israel to rebuild the Temple
in an air of compromise, through peaceful negotiations.
Actually, when I started writing this
letter in mid 1999, I said, "may be under negotiation." Certainty
on this issue now abounds. Whether these treaties link directly to the
rebuilding of the Temple, we will see. I think you know that they will.
If this prophecy were fulfilled before
your eyes, I would think you would be startled at first and then secondly,
you would be placed on alert. Peace and safety will not endure in
Jerusalem, according to the scriptures, not until the Messiah returns.
1Thessalonians
5:2-3
2 For you yourselves
know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.
3 For when they say,
"Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor
pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. (NKJ)
Jeremiah speaks of a time where the
Word of God will not be regarded and the leadership will be speaking
of "peace and safety." Listen.
Jeremiah 6:10-14
10 To whom shall I
speak and give warning, that they may hear? Indeed their ear is uncircumcised,
and they cannot give heed. Behold, the word of the LORD is a reproach
to them; they have no delight in it.
11 Therefore I am full
of the fury of the LORD. I am weary of holding it in. "I will pour it
out on the children outside, and on the assembly of young men together;
for even the husband shall be taken with the wife, the aged with him
who is full of days.
12 And their houses
shall be turned over to others, fields and wives together; for I will
stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land," says the LORD.
13 "Because from the
least of them even to the greatest of them, everyone is given to covetousness;
and from the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely.
14 They have also healed
the hurt of My people slightly, saying, 'Peace, peace!' When there is
no peace. (NKJ)
Jeremiah goes on to say:
Jeremiah 8:15
15 "We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health,
and there was trouble! (NKJ)
Jeremiah 9:12-14
12 Who is the wise
man who may understand this? And who is he to whom the mouth of the
LORD has spoken, that he may declare it? Why does the land perish and
burn up like a wilderness, so that no one can pass through?
13 And the LORD said,
"Because they have forsaken My law which I set before them, and have
not obeyed My voice, nor walked according to it,
14 "but they have walked
according to the dictates of their own hearts… (NKJ)
Such prophecy seems too transparent
not to be heeded. But what does one do to "pay heed." Go to all
of the Word of God and seek a personal relationship with the only One
who can offer you true peace and safety. Everything around you will
perish, only your soul and spirit will survive. But I must say, because
God's word says it, turn now from your sins of the flesh, repent and
seek to know and to be known by God the Father, The Son and The Holy
Spirit.
All prophecy will be fulfilled. The Messiah has come and will come again. Only He can present you to
the Holy Father, blameless. There is no peace and safety that will endure
until the Messiah returns and establishes the Kingdom here on earth
for 1000 years and even then, this earth will perish in the end along
with everyone who serves evil.
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