Do You See What I See? Revelation? Reproof?

Lately, I've been noticing a very distinct change within the Body of Christ and especially within the fellowship of believers that visit this forum. Simply put, people are either 'seeing it' or they're 'not seeing it' at all. Regardless of whichever camp you reside in most often, that's not the point. I just wanted to note this observation.

As one reader commented recently: "What I find very interesting is how people are either seeing it or absolutely NOT seeing it. This is very disheartening and I see this every day with family members/co-workers and I can only say and keep speaking the TRUTH and pray for eyes to be opened. Only God can open their eyes. It makes me think of what was happening before the Holocaust and I can imagine the same scenario as above -- either people saw what was coming or they believed all the lies."

Now, I have a feeling that this individual was talking about Bible prophecy in general given the subject matter of the post where they commented. Yet, I would apply this same truth to the types of "spiritual convergence studies" looked at here and other places during the past month or so.

Maybe it's because I've been receiving more and more of one particular kind of comment and email lately, but whatever it is it's definitely noticeable.

Lately, the tone of the types of comments and emails I've been getting (regardless of the article that's published) is generally along the lines of how I need "to take it down a notch", "take a deep breath", "step back", or "get a grip". You know, the usual for a Christian ministry of any kind.

However, what's a little unsettling is how these comments are almost ENTIRELY coming from other Christians and not unbelievers or skeptics like in the past. This is truly a first.

I will admit that I'm not sure how to respond at first. I mean, I understand the need to listen to wise counsel especially as it's received from other brothers and sisters in Christ, and I also understand the role that constructive criticism has in any discussion. That's fine. The Word of God is crystal clear on such things:


Proverbs 1:23 (KJV) Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

Proverbs 3:11 (KJV) My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Proverbs 10:17 (KJV) He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

Proverbs 12:1 (KJV) Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

Proverbs 15:10 (KJV) Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

Proverbs 15:31 (KJV) The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Proverbs 15:32 (KJV) He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Proverbs 17:10 (KJV) A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.


What's bizarre to me is how the sentiments expressed most often within these comments is one that charges me with being guilty of "fear mongering" or one that insinuates that I've somehow come "unhinged" to even be writing about such things let alone making some of the assertions that I do.

Worse are the comments that suggest I don't love my Lord and Savior and/or His Word as found in the Holy Bible. I recognize that everything is fair game to our common enemy, but that always breaks my heart.

Again, nothing new to a Christian or to this blog. Yet, the BIG DIFFERENCE is that this is coming from other Christians. I understand and accept that I'm on the front lines of a spiritual war just like all of you are. That's fine by me. I welcome it. I say, BRING IT ON!

I guess I'm just a little confused. I'm confused because I don't think I'm being "alarmist" here at all (which some have charged me with). Am I? Everything that I write about -- including any conclusions I make -- always contain the evidence to back them up so that people can independently verify them on their own.

In addition, any speculations or liberties that I take in writing my final assumptions are always labelled as such so as not to confuse a first-time reader (or someone new to their faith) into thinking that my assumptions (educated guesses based on the evidence that's presented) are anything by my assumptions; they're most certainly not the Word of God or even "a word from God".
They're just an attempt to get at the truth of a matter so that I can share what is found.

I'm also not demonstrating a spirit of anxiety and/or fear, or even instigating one. Am I? Good Lord, I hope not! I mean, I tirelessly go out of my way to communicate to readers that if they feel any twinge of fear based on what I write then they need to take that to Jesus Christ in prayer, ask for forgiveness, and then ask for His deliverance, protection, and rest from any fear.

Like I said, I'm extremely confused at the moment. All I wanted to do was merely point out the IMPROBABLE nature of several items in the news that defy the expectation of coincidence. In addition, this forum has always been about taking the questions and thoughts that I have and seeing how God might be involved with them in a very real, and very personal way.

In closing, I just want to say thank you to everyone who faithfully visits, reads closely, comments, emails, prays, and supports and encourages me. I'm doing all of this for the Lord and for all of you as well. I'm grateful that He has gotten my attention and spoken to me through some of you when I just wasn't grasping the other ways He was trying to wake me up.

As I look out at the year that's before us, I must admit that I feel a stirring in my soul that something's about to change. Whether it's a change in my relationship with Jesus Christ for the better, a change in my personal life, or a change in the way we all do things around here at LUF (Look Up Fellowship since some of you have asked what "LUF" is) remains to be seen.

That's why there's been a virtual flood of articles published here over the last 24 hours or so. They represent all the leads I've been working on for weeks. I just feel like I gotta get them out out there in Cyberspace ASAP and "clean house" in a sense. Sorry about that as I'm sure it's a little overwhelming (and annoying too).

I hope that you will stick around and wait for the answers so that we can continue our journey together while waiting for our Blessed Savior to return for us.

Thank you! God bless you!

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