Post by Gaz on Aug 18, 2020 15:41:57 GMT 10
Word from Gaz, on Sunday 21/06/2020
What every one is seeing should not concern you as a Christians! these things are part of the end times.
The coming cashless society, the lock downs, the riots. We will see food and fuel shortages. We will see war. We will see more breakdowns in society. We will see that which is written in Gods Word come to reality.
The question for us as Christians is not what is going on in the world, like the worldly view it, but are we prepared for that which is coming sooner than you think. Or are you clinging to your worldly lives, instead of preparing for Christs return.
This is not the time to get religious and bicker over church doctrine. For those who truly read and study Gods word will see His church will go through the tribulation and we will be called up as Christ returns to defeat the devil at the end.
The question for us is what has God spoken to you regarding the end times. Are you to stay in the city or town. Has He told you to find a safe place. Has He told you to boldly preach against the antichrist and give up your life refusing the mark and bowing your knee to the antichrist.
As I sat and prayed the other night, the Lord reminded me of my hearts desire to help people. He reminded me to help the elderly and young.
I can’t do that on my own! I need others to accomplish that vision!
I notice people talking about communes or communities. So what is a community?
“a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.”
The worldly community is different to a Christian community.
Many people refer to the "Christian community."
What is it? Usually people use this term to refer to Christians in general or the majority of Christians.
Biblically, however, the Christian community can be viewed from two additional perspectives. First, the Greek word for church (ekklesia) referred to an assembly or gathering of people. The early church was known for frequently gathering together in homes or in public places for friendship, prayer, learning, and worship (Acts 2:42).
Second, the Bible expresses Christian community through the word koinonia, a term usually translated as "fellowship." Acts 2 also reveals the early church's emphasis in this area. They devoted themselves to fellowship (v. 42). "And all who believed were together and had all things in common" (v. 44). Verses 46-47 add, "And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people."
This type of Christian community was the goal of the early church, yet not all Christians practice it properly. James 2:1 states, "My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory." In this chapter, James explains how believers sometimes gave preference to some believers over others due to their wealth. James taught against this practice since it stood in opposition to the Great Commandment's teaching of loving your neighbor as yourself (v. 8).
A second barrier to Christian community in the early church is seen in Galatians 2. Verses 12-13 share, "For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy." Paul opposed this discrimination, stating, "Their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel" (v. 14).
Christian community is not specific to one age group (1 Timothy 4:12), ethnic group, or economic group, but consists of all true believers who compose the family of God. However, since there is no commonly accepted definition of what makes up the Christian community, some use the term in different ways that others.
For example, some use the term in reference to Christian leaders. Others may use the term in reference to Christians as a segment of voters or even a segment of people who purchase certain products. However, true Christian community can be found when believers worship and serve together in unity based on the teachings of God's Word.
The three musketeers summed it up in their call “All for one and one for all”
True community is a family of Christ Jesus living in love and truth and caring for one another as Christ loved and card for His Church.
For us, Janine and I, God has given us land as a sanctuary for those who would come!
What is a sanctuary:
“refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger.”
And what will happen to Christians during the Tribulation and what will Christians need??? Yep: refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger.
Each of us, have a personal responsibility to prepare. God has supplied us everything we may need as he has done for all living creatures. All we have to do is gather and put away enough to feed, our-selves and our families.
Now not everyone has the funds to put up food or even have enough for a tent, let alone a building.
But as a community of believers we do! We can not survive properly on our own. Even us who have all we need for 3-4 years and yet I need fellowship and help. I may not have enough food to share, but we have land and knowledge and skills.
For those who want to truly be in a Christian community and be willing to help/share then seek Gods face and ask Him for a word for you.
Now is the time to prepare!
Blessings
Gaz.