3/13/2002

So consider what is happening today... Jerusalem is in total unrest and there is a need for Peace in the region. This is the land of God's chosen people. We know that it is prophetic that Israel would be returned to the land. We know that it is also prophetic that the land would not be taken away again from His people.

So consider what is happening today... Jerusalem may be pressured by the U.N. to create a new state called Palestine, thus removing some of the land from Israel. But, it's prophetic that Israel will remain.

But why?

What is God's ultimate plan? His want? His desire?

Is it not that All His people would call upon the name of the Lord?
Matt 23:39, Joel 2:32

But who are God's people? Are you one of them?

Israel is a small country, getting smaller. The world surrounding His people (Israel) aren't being persecuted, but are the persecutors. But, this is prophetic.
Matt 24:21-23 The whole world is to "close in" before Jesus, the Savior Himself steps in.

Mercy... is for the world. Suffering... is for Israel.

Mercy is for the people, who like Barabbas have had their time and place on the mercy cross absolved allowing Jesus to take the pain and suffering. Who in your personal life is that merciful to you? Who would take a nail for you? Mercy, for the world.

For Israel, the end comes when they finally recognize Jesus as the Messiah. It will not come without pain and suffering. We are seeing that today. Do you remember the pain you had to go through before you finally learned not to touch a hot stove? It is sorrowing that this will happen, that this lesson is so painful.

Get familiar with God's word. This is the Age of the Gentiles. But, that door is soon to close, and open this, the final Age of the Jews... the 12 tribes. Don't be fooled by the image of the beast, the person who creates the 7 year agreement of peace. Don't be marked, tracked, or otherwise coerced into giving up your freedom to another "man", or government. You are God's. You are Free. Who would mark you? This is the person of the devil, the father of lies, who will break the peace agreement. If you are fooled, you won't be alone. You will, however, have this knowledge... God is merciful to those who love Him.

Say this now: "Lord God, I am a sinner and can't save myself from these earthly problems, or the problems after I die. Only you, Jesus Christ my Savior can do this. I believe that You are the True Messiah and Savior. I believe You died on the cross for my sins. I believe You returned to Heaven to prepare a place for me. I give you my life, all control of my life, and I want to be a believer in You. I want heavenly life with You. I reject my old ways, and will follow You, now... and forever."

God has so much mercy, that He found you... right here, right now. Trust me, this is not a coincidence. God loves you, that's why He told you all about Himself, and what would happen, how it would happen, when it would happen. He even gave us the order in which these things would happen. Don't you believe that He knew you would be here now?