Final Days Watch: Week Beginning November 16, 2020

 

We live in very stressful times. Even as Christians who have the hope of the Rapture the idea of suddenly being face to face with Jesus and "caught up" out of the only life we've ever known is bound to affect us. I've noticed that Jesus is always reminding me to eat right, get more sleep, and do something fun to divert myself for a while. With those things in mind, I advise you to "watch" for the following things in your life.

SLEEP. Get plenty of it.

EAT right. Keep meals coming regularly that are full of good healthy food for a balanced diet.

COOKIE. (My personal favorite) I basically mean to do something to treat yourself. Something you enjoy doing just for the pure enjoyment of it. What is your hobby? Favorite pass time. Keep it going.

UNDO. Panty-hose make my legs itch and have been the bane of my existence. Whenever I got home from a day at work or a Church function, if I couldn't completely change my clothing I at least took off my pantyhose. Men undo their ties or undo the top button of their pants to let their guts hang out. Most of us slip off our shoes. You get the idea. Be conscious of when you are tense  (dressed up) and make yourself physically comfortable.

Also, on an emotional level, it means to take the time to laugh, sing, and play EVERY DAY. I had gone an entire day only to realize that I had not only neglected to have a good laugh, but I hadn't even cracked a smile through the entire time. This is much harder if you live alone. You most definitely will have to make an effort to laugh without any conversation. And funny movies and TV shows can have such filthy language in them. I suggest a phone call to a good, funny friend or check out Christian comedians Michael Jr., Chonda Pierce, or the Thou Shalt Laugh festivals. All on Youtube. 

And of course, dancing around your kitchen (no offense to my Baptist brothers and sisters) to your favorite tunes will do wonders to help you "Undo".

ROUTINE. With the world on a twenty-four hour time table and many people experiencing some sleeping problems, it's important to keep a routine going. Even if it can't be as precise as it used to be due to circumstances, try to keep day and night going, as well as a weekly timetable. (ie. Sabbath day and specific tasks for specific days of the week). Humans are created to be spontaneous but only within the structure of a good routine.

EXTRA time with Jesus. A few quick minutes of prayer each day just won't cut it anymore. I won't list all the benefits of extended quiet time with Jesus here, because they are so myriad and marvelous. But you need to cut out extra time with the Lord at the beginning and end of EVERY day to pour out your heart, read the Bible, and LISTEN to Him. YOU need to hear what JESUS wants to tell you. He knows all, loves you unconditionally, and always has your best in mind. He is a friend and resource you simply cannot survive very long without.

All those things spell the word S E C U R E. (I thought you'd like that too)😉.

Human beings are made up of our souls (thoughts and emotions), body, and spirit. Each aspect of us hugely affects the other. If we do these things we will stay healthy and happy and useful to others.

Have a good week everyone as we continue to watch for the return of Jesus.

Speaking the truth with love,

Always, Laura-Lee

Remember the adage, “Wash on Monday, Iron on Tuesday, Mend on Thursday, Churn on Thursday, Clean on Friday, Bake on Saturday, Rest on Sunday?” Or, some know it as of Monday – Wash, Tuesday – Iron, Wednesday – Sew, Thursday – Shop, Friday – Clean, Saturday – Bake, Sunday – Rest." 

From blog

LINK Thistle Cove Farm.

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” — Proverbs 17:22

“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.” – Psalm 47:1

“God has a smile on His face.” — Psalm 42:5

“God, who sits in Heaven, laughs!” — Psalm 2:4

“He that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.” — Proverbs 15:15

“I commend mirth.” — Ecclesiastes 8:15

“I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them and give them gladness for sorrow.” — Jeremiah 31:13

“Let the shield exult and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” — Psalm 96:12

“Let your heart be merry.” — Judges 19:6

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break into joyous song and sing praises.” — Psalm 98:4

“The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy; The meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.” — Psalm 65:12-13

LINK Laughter online. List by Laura Gentry.

* NOTE: Including a LINK to a webpage does not mean I condone everything from the website. Always exercise caution and discernment. Especially online. LL

Final Days Watch: Week Beginning November 8, 2020

 

Ezekiel 38 Israel Invasion

The invasion of Israel from Russia, Iran, Turkey and their allies for economic reasons as described in vivid detail in Ezekiel 38 is still at the top of the list. Everything is set up and just waiting for the "Go" command from God.

Rapture

Simultaneously, for Christians (defined as those who sincerely love and know Jesus) the next thing on God's agenda is the Rapture. (Woo-Hoo!)

And for the three cave-dwelling, Moravian non-Christians who have never heard of the Rapture it is simply this ...

The word is from a Latin translation of the Bible and means "to be caught up" or "to be snatched away". During these End Times Jesus has promised to LITERALLY snatch us away bodily to be with Him in heaven. It is described in many places in the Bible (see references below).

Hundreds of millions of Christians worldwide are waiting for this event to happen at any second of any day. That's what all those Left Behind books and movies are talking about. But since it is one of the few events of Bible Prophecy Jesus does not reveal the exact day for there remains some speculation as to when it will happen. Some believe it will happen before the seven year Tribulation (pre-Trib), some believe it happens somewhere in the middle of those seven years (mid-Trib) and some believe not until the end of it (post-Trib). But make no mistake, anyone who believes the Bible is true believes it WILL happen. If you know a Christian personally why don't you ask them if they think the Rapture is about to happen? See what they say. It should be interesting.

I personally have believed each of these time frames at different times but finally settled on the Rapture happening BEFORE the Tribulation as I continued to study the Bible through the years and the evidence for that view has continued to stack up. Each time I wake up I think, "I wonder if today Jesus will snatch me away?" And right before I fall asleep I think, "I wonder if I'll wake up to discover myself zipping through the sky heading for Jesus?" It certainly affects how a person lives out their daily lives and how they prioritize them. I will write a post specifically about the Rapture, but for now I simply put it at the top of my weekly "watch list".

Never fear. Jesus is near.

 "If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

Speaking the truth with love,

Always, Laura-Lee

"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words."   

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[f] but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left."  Matthew 24:36-41

LINK Matthew 24

 LINK 1 Thessalonians 4

LINK 1 Corinthians 15

LINK Psalm 83

LINK Romans 10

LINK MY Post Simplifying Ezekiel 38 Invasion of Israel

To watch for from me is a timeline for all of God's plan which will end with these End Times of this earth and the "New Times" of the heaven and earth to come.

Also, still hoping to start having Zoom meetings to get everyone involved in this discussion. 

Remember to sign up for "Follow by Email" (right column) if you want to be notified of new posts. LL

Final Days Watch: Week Beginning Nov. 2

 

Instead of my regular post and because of the urgency of the times, this week I have foregone my usual written post and instead created a video to share my insights in the hope you could hear the intent of my heart. In particular, as it pertains to tomorrow's historic American election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. And from the viewpoint of Bible Prophecy and Canada.

Love Laura-Lee

LINKS:

LINK Youtube Video "After the Election What Happens"

LINK Genesis 11

LINK Joshua 24:13-18

LINK J D Farag Ministry