Are you ready?

When I carried my babies, I got incredibly large. Way, way before the time for the births of my babies, I was more than ready to have them. Many, many times throughout the last days of my pregnancies I would think. “This is the day!” But, it wasn’t.

In each case, somehow there was a lull, I gave up, or other things caught my attention. Crazy as it sounds, after all that false labor, each time I went into real labor (with my five children), it came on so suddenly it surprised everyone.

Doctors tried to induce my 2nd daughter-Kari, over and over but nothing happened. But, when the appointed time came, she was ready. It even surprised me. She came so quickly, the doctor barely got into position after pulling on his gloves when Kari landed in his hands.

I think that is what the Scripture means when it says, the day will come as a thief in the night (Revelation 16:15).

We know the signs of CHRIST’s coming, as recorded in the Bible are seen everywhere. They have been around for awhile. But boy are they intensifying as we see war in the Ukraine but now Israel is getting shelled.

Just like when I went into the hospital with signs of labor, time and time again, many have “thought this is the day!”.. But it wasn’t.

As the LORD JESUS said, “It is not for us to know the time” (Acts 1:7). “Watch for you don’t know the hour when your LORD will come” (Matthew 24:42).

The thing is, one day JESUS is coming back to take those who believe in HIM to be with HIM forever (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17).

Unless you believe in JESUS (John 3:16-18), you will be left behind. JESUS said, when HE comes, we will be busy with our everyday life (Matthew 24:33-39). So, we need to make sure NOW, that we are ready.

All have sinned and the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through JESUS Christ.  Believe John 3:16 and 36. Romans 10:9-10 and call on the Lord Jesus Christ Romans 10:13 and you will be saved.

One day when we don’t expect Him Jesus will come

Are you, am I, ready? What about our kids, the neighbors, the people we work with, are they ready? Have you told them about JESUS? If you don’t tell them, who will?

Looking unto JESUS, the Author and Perfecter of my faith.

Hugs

Sharon

Look up!

Wow! If you are following the world news like I am, you saw today the reaction of the world’s leaders to the Russian President Putin actions and the Supreme Ruler of Iran’s statement which indicate something big has changed.  It’s not just about the Ukraine and may lead to World War 3 or for a lift off of believers in JESUS (called the Rapture see 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 as pictured in Revelation 4:1) just prior to the beginning of the 7-year Tribulation. 

I say may because we just don’t know the timing of all of this.  These things must happen because GOD said they would, but we don’t know when it will all take place.  What we do know without a doubt is we are in GOD’s hands. Our LORD JESUS has instructed, encouraged, and promised us awesome things.

And you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet (Matthew 24:6).

Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in GOD, believe also in ME (JESUS).  In my FATHER’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto MYSELF; that where I am (in heaven), there you may be also John 14:1-3.

So, fear not but look up for your redemption draws near (Luke 21:28), and tell someone about JESUS today!

Hugs

Sharon

A launch

Life is a definite challenge but exciting as we see prophecy unfold.

Did you hear that for the 1st time since 9/11 terrorist attack that the US stopped all flights and grounded all planes on the West coasrfor 7 minutes following the launch yesterday of a ballistic Missile from North Korea?

It’s the 3rd North Korean launch recently.

Sure stirs me up to proclaim the Jesus , the eternal Son of God, clothed himself with flesh in Mary’s womb and was born of a virgin, life a sin free life and carried all the sins of mankind (past present and future) on the cross dying and rose the 3rd day guaranteeing life and resurrection for all who believe in Him.

He who believes in the Son has everlasting life but he who does not believe the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abides on Him John 3:36

For God has not appointed us (any who will believe in Jesus) to wrath but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ who died for us that whether we wake or asleep we should live together with HIM 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10.

Right now as we see the birth pains prior to the Great 7-year Tribulation – as we see Jacob’s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7) is it so comforting to know that Jesus promises to deliver us FROM (not through) the wrath to come. 1 Thessalonians 1:10.

Look up believers your redemption draws near.

Hugs

Sharon L Manning

Allegory

Pictures or illustrations placed with instructions really help us grasp what is meant. An allegory is a picture or illustration and right now we have been given an allegory depicting what is to come.

As the US troops left Afghanistan the Taliban took over, chaos ensued. Reports have it that Taliban soldiers are going door to door and seizing young gals (12 years old and up) to be sex slaves to the Taliban troops and those who collaborated with the US are being slaughtered.

You may agree that it is horrible but wonder what I mean that it is an allegory/ illustration of?

For the mystery of lawlessness [rebellion against divine authority and the coming reign of lawlessness] is already at work; [but it is restrained] only until HE (the HOLY SPIRIT) who now restrains it is taken out of the way (2 Thessalonians 2:7 AMP).

As the Taliban and ISIS are very real, but their activity to take over power was restrained by the US troops in Afghanistan.  But in horror we are watching the Taliban’s atrocities as they began the take over of Afghanistan as the US troops were getting ready to leave the country.

So, although evil is already everywhere and increasing there is a Restrainer who holds back complete lawlessness.  That Restrainer is the HOLY SPIRIT who indwells every believer in JESUS CHRIST.  When HE, along with everyone HE seals (Ephesians 1:13, 4:30) is taken out of the way (the catching away often referred to as the Rapture à 1 Thessalonians 4:17), then and only then will the lawless one come to power. As is spoken of in Daniel and Revelation.

As with the allegory we can see worldwide lawlessness is already increasing.  Are you ready to be swept up into the clouds to meet the LORD in the air and to always be with the LORD?

Only those who believe JESUS died for their sins and was raised from death for our justification and have called on the name of the LORD JESUS (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, 13) are sealed with the HOLY SPIRIT.  They are the ones who will caught away (raptured-Latin for caught away) to meet the LORD in the air and saved from the 7 years of Jacob’s trouble/ Tribulation that comes to test all those on the earth.

Hugs

Sharon

2 separate events

Don’t confuse the Rapture with the 2nd coming of CHRIST on the earth for they are clearly shown to be separate events.

The Rapture of the Church                                 

1-In the Rapture the Church is caught up to heaven to meet JESUS in the air and ever be with the LORD (1 Thessalonians 4:17, Rev.7:9-17) and saved from the wrath to come (Romans 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11).    

The 2nd coming of CHRIST

1-JESUS will bring the Church back with HIM and the armies of heaven at 2nd coming (Revelation 19:14)

The Rapture of the Church

2-CHRIST will not touch earth at Rapture for we meet HIM in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17)

The 2nd coming of CHRIST

2-HIS feet will touch the earth at HIS 2nd coming (Zechariah 14:4)

The Rapture of the Church

3-Rapture is before 7-year Tribulation (2 Thessalonians 2:5-6, Revelation 7:1-3).                   

The 2nd coming of CHRIST

3-The 2nd coming will come at the end of the 7 year Tribulation (Revelation 19:11)

The Rapture of the Church

4-JESUS is coming to reward the church (2 Corinthians 3:10-14, Revelation 22:12)                 

The 2nd coming of CHRIST                                                                               

4-JESUS is coming to punish, with much shed blood (Revelation 19:15) and reward faithful Jews (Rev, 11:8, Isaiah 3:10-11, 40:, 62:11)

The Rapture of the Church

5-Rapture will be the revealing of the Antichrist. He cannot be revealed til Church leaves earth (2 Thessalonians 2:5-8)

The 2nd coming of CHRIST

5-2nd coming will bring an end to Antichrist’s reign at the end of 7-year Tribulation (Revelation 19:20)                                                                              

    2nd coming is after the wedding of the Lamb to HIS bride the Church (Rev,19:7)

The Rapture of the Church

6-Rapture will cause great tribulation to begin (Revelation 7:1-3) .                                                   

The 2nd coming of CHRIST

6-2nd coming will cause the Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 19:11:21)

The Rapture of the Church

7-at Rapture JESUS is coming for church (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

The 2nd coming of CHRIST

7-At 2nd coming JESUS comes to deliver JEWS and establish 1,000-year reign where Jews are honored (Matthew 25, Isaiah 2:1-5)

Do not confuse the rapture with the second coming. Please compare these two distinctly different and separate events in scripture. First, JESUS CHRIST comes FOR His Bride at the rapture-His feet do not touch the ground because we meet Him in the air. Then He will return WITH His Bride at His Second Coming and His feet will touch down on the Mount of Olives. If you are still on earth at His Second Coming you have missed the rapture. Ask yourself why everyone is MOURNING & WAILING rather than rejoicing at His return? This will not be a happy time for those who remain on earth. Yes, even those who Pierced Him-do you really want to be among those who are still here?

“And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth >>>MOURN<<<, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” Matthew 24:30

“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall >>>WAIL<<< because of him. Even so, Amen.” Revelation 1:7

1,000 year reign Isaiah 2:1-5

Check it out for yourself.

Hugs

Sharon

It is getting close

In the Word this morning the LORD spoke to me through HIS Word, not to be afraid of the reactions of people but I was to speak what HE has shown me and explain how it ties into HIS eternal prophetic Word.  There is nothing new.

JESUS said that we were not to live by bread alone but by every word that proceeded out of the mouth of GOD (Matthew 4:4, Luke 4:4). As I read through the Bible the LORD often impresses personal application of scripture or will later bring a scripture verse to mind when answering my questions. 

One morning not long ago as I was asking the LORD how to pray concerning the Coronavirus and HE brought scripture to mind two days in a row that repeatedly told me not to pray for the Coronavirus to cease (Jeremiah 7:16, 11:14, 14:11).

A couple weeks later as I heard one pray for GOD to stop the virus, I said to the LORD, “Should I agree with his prayer? GOD spoke clearly, “No! Do not pray against the Coronavirus for it is from ME to bring about the fulfilling of MY prophetic Word and bring to pass that which I have decreed.  This is MY doing.  The appointed time will not be changed.”  (Since we are to check what is said with Scripture, when 2 Chronicles 10:15, 11:4, Acts 17:26 came to mind I knew without doubt this word was from the LORD.

Now what will it bring about? Or what has been prophesied and decreed? There is much talk from those in international authority that we need a one world government with one leader, and there are makings of a uniting of faiths to a one world religion.  This ties in with Scripture that during what is called the 7-year Tribulation there will be a one world government headed by the antichrist and a one religion will be mandated via a false prophet (see Revelation 12).

It has also been said a vaccine is being developed to stop the Coronavirus and it will be given in such a manner that a tracking devise will be placed under your skin that will enable you to prove who you are and that you have been vaccinated…. Humm Could it be the mark of the beast?

We are in the last days when knowledge is increasing (Daniel 12:4).  Somethings of Scripture have been closed and are now being revealed as the days draw nearer.

This morning in my normal reading place in the Word- that which I had seen as I have repeatedly taught Revelation, was verified and explained in Ezekiel 2:10. The scroll in Ezekiel, which parrells the one in Revelation 5, for the lament, mourning and woe are written on the front and back of the scroll that has been UNROLLED.  Revelation 5 tells us the scroll has writing on front and back, but it can’t be read until the seals are opened. So, although the birth-pangs of the seals hurt, the wrath and sorrows of the tribulation come after the 7 seals have been opened. 

A careful look at Revelation 6 shows us that we are in the days of the 7 seals. It seems appears we are in the 5^th seal (of persecution of believers) awaiting the great earthquake and then comes chapter seven.  That glorious chapter -an interlude/ a pause BEFORE Jesus opens the 7th seal which will open the 7 angel trumpet judgments that begin the outpouring of the wrath of GOD.

The reason I call chapter 7 a glorious chapter is that 1^st we see angels holding back judgment of the earth ( Revelation 7:1-3) then see an angel sealing 144 000 Jews to protect them from demonic attack since they stay on the earth for a while (Revelation 7:3-8, 9:3-4) and then an innumerable multitude from every nation, tribe, people and language are swept up into heaven and are singing to GOD before HIS throne (to learn more see Revelation 7:9-17)  We know this cannot be martyrs for to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD so martyrs go individually. 

No, it is not martyrs, it is the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17—note* it is the trump of GOD that calls them not the trumpets of angels spoken of in Revelation 8:1 through Revelation chapter 10). Believers in JESUS, indwelt by the HOLY SPIRIT are holding back the extent of evil and we are told that we must leave with the HOLY SPIRIT before the antichrist can be revealed (2 Thessalonians 2;1, 5-8).

Right now, here on earth the stage is being set for the 1 world government with one world leader and one world religion headed by the false prophet.  That warns us that it’s getting close so be sure you belong to JESUS and warn others so they can believe.

Looking unto and for JESUS,

Sharon