Urgency Getting Stronger
Urgency Getting Stronger
By Dennis Huebshman
Just about three years ago, I submitted a message called “Feeling The Urgency”. This was before the so-called pandemic started, which now is a concern for the whole world. At that time, there was a definite shift in attitudes against anything that had to do with Jesus, and believers were already being labeled as “haters”. I can remember thinking that if it were to get any worse, we’ll be in the wrath. Well, Guess What! It is worse, but the tribulation hasn’t started yet. (ESV – all emphasis mine)
Today, the intensity of hatred toward believers has launched into overdrive. There are so many different “alphabet” groups that it seems just breathing offends someone. What has been a part of America’s history from the beginning is now hateful, racist, bigoted and whatever other misguided attitudes the groups declare. Even my favorite pancake syrup is going through a name change.
Some evangelical churches, that used to follow and teach God’s Holy Word faithfully, now claim those ideas are outdated, and they don’t apply to our modern world. They are proclaiming that what God called abominations were meant for the ancient “uncivilized” society, not what we have today. Would this not be covered in Matthew 24:10-11; “And then many will fall away and betray one another, and hate one another. (11) And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.”?
Satanic activity is out in the open as never before. It seems as if our government “Of the people, By the people and For the people” is now the government of the new world order. The stage is being set to welcome a new world leader, and to bring all nations under the control of that satan-influenced evil person. End time prophecy is totally up to date, and the few remaining major events are at the very threshold of being fulfilled.
Israel is condemned almost worldwide, while they are just trying to live in peace in their own land. There was a short lull in the negativity from the United States during the previous administration’s time in office. However, our government today is back to the idea that the land of Israel needs to be divided with the Palestinians, who never had a country of their own before. Israel is the only nation on earth that was given their land by the Lord God Jehovah.
Amos 9:14-15 states; “I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities, and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine; they shall make gardens and eat their fruit. (15) I will plant them on their land, and they shall never again be uprooted out of the land that I have given them, says the Lord your God.” When God uses the words, “I Will”, it is a divine covenant that He will keep forever.
This started with the May 14, 1948 declaration that Israel was once again a sovereign nation after being absent for almost 2000 years. The land was desolate with hardly any real vegetation growing there. Since that time, Israel has worked hard to rebuild their cities; develop irrigation systems to turn desert into fertile soil to grow all kinds of fruits and vegetables; they have become wealthy, and have developed a powerful military force. They have discovered vast oil and natural gas deposits.
There have been costs involved with this as they have been attacked by other nations several times. The first was the day the announcement was made of their sovereignty, and they were attacked by Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon. It can be said they received divine protection as it’s difficult to imagine a very small nation surviving such hostilities with the limited resources they had at that time.
The same can be said of the June 5, 1967 – June 10, 1967 “six-day war”. They were attacked by Jordan, Syria and Egypt, and again it was a miraculous win for them against those nations. Israel gained valuable land including control of Jerusalem, which has since been recognized as their true capital.
Ezekiel tells of a coalition of Russia, Turkey and Iran that will attack Israel. That coalition exists today, even though these nations historically never really liked each other. The attack has not taken place yet, but as Ezekiel 38:4 states; God is putting “hooks” in their mouths to make them believe they can overwhelm and conquer Israel. The sabers are rattling today, and the members of the coalition are all hurting financially. They see this nation, about the size of New Jersey, sitting there with all that wealth which could bring them new prosperity. They are being led to believe Israel is ripe for the taking.
Whether this attack takes place before or after the Rapture is unknown. We do know through the prophet Ezekiel that God will ultimately be the “winner” of that conflict. It is an end of this age event that is as prominent as the Rapture and the 7-year Tribulation. These are the last remaining prophecies that will take place just prior to the physical return of Jesus to this earth to rule and reign for a thousand years.
The Rapture is described in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 and 1 Corinthians 15:51-53. This event is the removal of all true believers who have received and accepted Jesus as their Savior. They will all be indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and will be removed to meet Jesus in the air before the evil one can come forth. That is God’s promise to keep us from the horrible wrath.
The tribulation will be the worst 7-year period of time this earth has ever experienced, and the casualty count will be enormous. For the Jews alone, 2/3 will be killed during that time. (Zechariah 13:8)
We are now at our Luke 21:28 time, which means the final three major events are ready to happen at any moment. Jesus said that when these events “begin” to happen, look up for our Redemption is drawing near. The “begin” time was at least three years ago as evidenced by the messages prophecy experts were giving. As stated earlier, the intensity of end time activity is gaining speed daily. For non-believers, it’s a time of fear and worry. For the Lord’s flock (John 10), it’s a time of anticipation of our going Home to be with the Lord forever.
The time to decide the address of your eternal home is right now. Heaven or Hell; there are no other options. Each person makes their own choice as the Father will force no one to accept His Son. However, all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. (Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:13) At the same time, all who reject the Savior will end up in the lake of fire with satan and all his demons. (Revelation 20:11-15)
It’s very obvious by the direction this world is turning that we are very near the introduction of the antichrist and false prophet. That means the Rapture is even closer. This is not something to take lightly, as God’s word is faithful and true. By delaying, you will be subject to a very hard time that you can absolutely avoid.
Call on Jesus today; admit you are a sinner, which we all are (Romans 3:23), believe and have faith that He is the only way to eternal life with the Father (John 14:6), and by calling, your eternity will be amazing. No one can do this for you. As stated, it’s an individual choice, and the most important one you will ever make. He’s waiting for your call and will send the Holy Spirit to be within you until He comes to take us Home.
Come Lord Jesus!