2nd Peter 3:7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
It’s not a matter of if, it is a matter of when. Those prophecies about doomsday in the above passages are real, when viewed from a scriptural perspective. The predictions might not play out exactly as some in the secular world expect, but they are going to occur nevertheless.
The world is currently in a bad state of agitation and uncertainty. Even persons who may not understand Bible prophecy have a premonition that upheaval of no ordinary character could be just on the horizon.
As individuals and nations across the earth observe the accelerated deterioration of society, which, up until recently, many had thought impossible, many are beginning to think twice, as they witness the unthinkable taking place before their eyes.
It’s all there in the Scriptures, for the Bible prophets have been saying for centuries that the unthinkable is going to happen, as we draw closer to the coming of Christ. And now that those troubled waters are lapping at our doorsteps, many have had cause for concern.
The question is, now that we know for certain that the prophecies will be coming our way, what should we do to survive. This question haunts the minds of secular individuals, as well as many within Christian circles.
Whatever comes, and however it comes, one thing is certain, most if not all persons will want to survive and because of this we must first observe what the apostle strongly advises, as it pertains to prepping.
The Writer strongly advises persons to focus their attention on three things. [1] Godly conversation. [2] Holiness. [3] Looking for and hasting unto the coming of The Lord, meaning that believers are to assist in preparing the world for the big one.
We are sad to announce that the preparations that are mentioned in the Bible are not being considered by most people, either because they do not know or because the Biblical form of prepping does not fit in with the popular world views on survival.
The natural human instinct when we know trouble is coming is to do all we can to prepare. Floridians will tell you that come June 1st, its all about getting your survival strategy in place, complete with MREs, flashlights and battery powered radios.
In the Midwest, where tornadoes are notorious for wreaking havoc, you must have a safe room in your basement ready, so that when those siren warnings start to blare, you can take cover underground.
That’s all well and good, but this what the Bible says is heading our way will require a much different kind of preparation. No amount of reinforced steel, guns, concrete, and bullets will suffice, for Daniel declares it to be a time such as never was since there was a nation.
This means that there is no precedent, or script to follow, except persons were to believe, and receive the instructions given in God’s word. This is the one and only way to survive doomsday.
What is strange about what is scheduled to head our way is that both Christians, and unbelievers, in most cases, will admit that they know something ominous will take place. They may not be able in all instances to put their fingers on the fine print, but most people would agree that a day of reckoning is coming.
For this reason, there are basically only two types of preppers living in the world today. Therefore, we’ll examine the modes of thought, and action by both, then we will show from the scriptures, the only kind of preppers who will survive, and what you must do to be prepared.
Recent developments at home and abroad tell us in no uncertain terms that the world is heading for a disaster of epic proportions because the oppression, the senseless killings, the unending wars, and utter intransigence of political parties cannot and will not go on forever.
When situations reach a boiling point where man is unable to bring about sensible and lasting solutions, God steps into the picture and when He does, those who prepped according to the recommendations in the Bible, will be mighty glad they did so.
Let no one be deceived by smooth talking soothe sayers. Wars have always occurred throughout the history of the world, and they will continue to take place in various places, in increasing frequency and intensity, as the Bible clearly states, until God brings all wars to a permanent end.
War began in heaven, and it will take Someone from heaven to stop wars, and that Person is Jesus Christ. From time to time well intentioned persons might have arisen, claiming to have the know how to stop world conflicts.
But much to their chagrin, other battles flared up elsewhere and some found themselves putting out one fire when ten more were started. Even satan, in his appeal to the heavenly angels, proposed to bring in a better order of things, but again, he also failed miserably.
The reason for this is that peace and tranquility are products that originated with God, and therefore, if efforts are made, outside of the principles and laws of God, to bring wars to an end, all such efforts are bound to fail. In other words, no Jesus, no peace. Let’s read:
Isaiah 32: 17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever.
18 And my people (Those who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord, Savior and King) shall dwell in peaceable habitations, in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
Therefore, it is both a no brainer and a non-starter in one, for if one tries to bring about peace, while at the same time indulging in oppression, wickedness, fraud, lies, injustice and cruelty, peace will remain a figment of your imagination.
In other words, satan must never be given a seat at the negotiating table, whenever it comes to making peace because the very principles of his kingdom go directly contrary to the work of righteousness, and therefore, in a nutshell, not happening. Let’s read:
Revelation 12: 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God, day and night.
[The Desire of Ages pp 435] Lucifer desired God's power, but not His character. He sought for himself the highest place, and every being who is actuated by his spirit will do the same.
Thus alienation, discord, and strife will be inevitable. Dominion becomes the prize of the strongest. The kingdom of Satan is a kingdom of force.
Every individual regards every other as an obstacle in the way of his own advancement, or a stepping stone on which he himself may climb to a higher place.
[Great Controversy pp 498>499] Satan had made it appear that he himself was seeking to promote the good of the universe. He claimed that it was his own object to improve upon the statutes of Jehovah.
He reiterated his claim that angels needed no control but should be left to follow their own will, which would ever guide them right. He denounced the divine statutes as a restriction of their liberty, and declared that it was his purpose to secure the abolition of law. That, freed from this restraint, the hosts of Heaven might enter upon a more exalted, more glorious state of existence.
We are sorry to say that persons have used their freedom of choice to make a very grave, and fatal mistake, and there will be much collateral damage that would occur as a result, because the laws of sowing, and reaping follow each other like clock- work, with an unerring accuracy. Let’s read:
Galatians 6: 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Thus, when the prophets write about doomsday in the Scriptures, persons are to understand that it’s a culmination of evils, oppressions, wars, tumults and bloodshed, and lies, that would have pushed earth’s inhabitants over the cliff. And from what is currently taking place, we are very close to midnight.
Some individuals have adopted the world view of survival and have prepped, or are prepping for what is to come. In harmony with their survival instincts, more and more individuals and families are thinking of investing in bunkers and off the grid mechanisms, in order to survive the terrors of the last days.
The doomsday prepping industries have surged to unprecedented levels, to the tune of over 11 billion dollars and counting, for an unspoken fear, together with uncertainty has gripped nations, and therefore, in sheer panic, many are choosing to stock pile food, water, guns, and a whole lot of bullets, just in case.
These items, together with many other survival kits are now being stored in underground shelters. For instance, here are just a few examples of what we are speaking of. Below, you will see steel-reinforced bunkers, stockpiled with essentials to supposedly last many years.
However, there is one aspect of doomsday survival, that most secular preppers have never taken into consideration. That is the spiritual aspect. The Bible tells us that evil spirits and demonic activity will play a major role in any doomsday scenario and thus, the question is, how will persons deal with that singular phenomenon. Let’s read:
Revelation 12: 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knows that he hath but a short time.
How then are secular people going do deal with this aspect of doomsday, especially since demons aren’t visible to the naked eye? For the proper analysis we must turn to the scriptures because one of the main focuses of bunkers and underground shelters is that of reinforced steel, or concrete.
After Jesus was resurrected, He sought entrance to the room where His disciples were in hiding, but the room was locked. Jesus then came through the wall, and by doing so, He scared the daylights out of the disciples, for no amount of concrete, steel, rock, or wood can stop Him. Let’s read:
Luke 24: 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them.
36 And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38 And he said unto them, why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
That was Jesus, but what about angels? Do they also have the ability to pass through solid matter such as your reinforced steel and concrete. According to the Bible, nothing stops them from forcing their way in. Let’s read:
Acts 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also.
4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so, he did. And he saith unto him, cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
9 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
10 When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
Thus far, we have given you examples of the power of holy angels and of Christ, but what about satan? does he also have the power to pass through steel and reinforced concrete? According to the Bible, no amount of steel and concrete can stop spirits from entering, and causing mayhem. Let’s read:
John 13: 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
4 He arose from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spoke.
26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, what thou doest, do quickly.
28 Now, no man at the table knew for what intent he spoke this unto him.
It becomes obvious that secular doomsday preppers are ill-prepared for what is coming hence the reason why the God of heaven strongly advises folk against going that route. It will fail miserably, for we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers but against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against wicked spirits in high places. Let’s read:
(G.C. pp 589) In accidents and calamities by sea and by land, in great conflagrations, in fierce tornadoes and terrific hail-storms in tempests, floods, cyclones tidal waves, and earthquakes, in every place and in a thousand forms, Satan is exercising his power.
He sweeps away the ripening harvest, and famine and distress follow. He imparts to the air a deadly taint, and thousands perish by the pestilence. These visitations are to become more and more frequent and disastrous. Destruction will be upon both man and beast.
Furthermore, the Bible, as well as the servant of The Lord instructs individuals, and families never to start stockpiling food and other items in prepping for the big one. Doing so shows a lack of faith in the God of heaven who has promised to take care of His people during that terrible time. Let’s read:
Isaiah 4: 5 And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defense.
6 And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the day time from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.
Isaiah 33: 16 He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
[E.W pp 56] The Lord has shown me repeatedly that it is contrary to the Bible to make any provision for our temporal wants in the time of trouble.
I saw that if the saints had food laid up by them or in the field in the time of trouble, when the sword, famine, and pestilence are in the land, it would be taken from them by violent hands, and strangers would reap their fields.
Then will be the time for us to trust wholly in God, and He will sustain us. I saw that our bread and water will be sure at that time, and that we shall not lack or suffer hunger; for God is able to spread a table for us in the wilderness.
Therefore, the correct way for preppers to survive is to study the history of Elijah, because doing so will furnish a wealth of knowledge, and instruction that is becoming more and more relevant and applicable to those who are living in the here and now.
Elijah was directed by God to go tell Ahab that there will not be dew nor rain for over three years. Then, in obedience to God, he embarks on his journey, he passes through the gates unannounced, he passes the security guards, and walks right up to the king to deliver the fearful message.
In any other circumstance, Elijah would have been a dead man for doing so, because no one could even think about getting that close to an earthly monarch without prior vetting, and security clearance. Thus, Elijah manifested a total dependence on God for his security, something that many of us are yet to learn. Let’s read:
1st Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
2 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
3 Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
5 So he went and did according unto the word of the Lord: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
[Prophets & Kings pp 120>122] The prophet set out at once and traveled night and day until he reached Samaria. At the palace he solicited no admission, nor waited to be formally announced.
Clad in the coarse garments usually worn by the prophets of that time, he passed the guards, apparently unnoticed, and stood for a moment before the astonished king.
Elijah made no apology for his abrupt appearance. A Greater than the ruler of Israel had commissioned him to speak; and, lifting his hand toward heaven, he solemnly affirmed by the living God that the judgments of the Most-High were about to fall upon Israel.
“As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand,” he declared, “there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.”
It was only by the exercise of strong faith in the unfailing power of God's word that Elijah delivered his message. Had he not possessed implicit confidence in the One whom he served, he would never have appeared before Ahab.
Like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, the message of impending judgment fell upon the ears of the wicked king. But before Ahab could recover from his astonishment, or frame a reply, Elijah disappeared as abruptly as he had come, without waiting to witness the effect of his message. The king made diligent inquiry, but the prophet was not to be found.
Again, in obedience to the word of The Lord, Elijah heads out to the brook Cherith, where his total and complete dependence on God alone continues. The Bible says that God commanded the ravens to feed him there.
However, Elijah’s total dependence on God must not be limited to food, drink and protection. Every other necessity which pertains to life was included in the package. If Elijah were to get sick, he would need no Medicare advantage, because The Mighty Healer is at his side.
When he needed to bathe himself, water was right there, and whenever the temperature at the brook would drop precipitously at night, God regulated the temperature also, so that the drastic changes in cold and heat which can produce fevers would not affect Elijah. Let’s read:
1st Kings 17:2 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
3 Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
5 So he went and did according unto the word of the Lord: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
We are seeing a recurring theme surfacing over and over again, so now, we have to stop and consider, in the context of surviving doomsday. You will notice that in addition to total dependence on God, Elijah is also obeying everything God tells him to do, and he does it without questioning.
Let us repeat so that everyone will hear correctly: You will notice that in addition to total dependence on God, Elijah is also obeying everything God tells him to do, and he does it without questioning.
This means that exact obedience to God is one of the important keys to surviving doomsday. Here are a few excerpts from his experiences thus far, which brings obedience prominently into view. And there are others forthcoming to cement obedience as an indispensable component to survival. Let’s read:
1st Kings 17: 5 So, he went and did according unto the word of the Lord.
1st kings 17: 8 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongs to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.
10 So, he arose and went to Zarephath.
1st Kings 18:1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.
2 And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab.
1st Kings 18: 17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubles Israel?
18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and thou hast followed Baalim.
In other words, Elijah is saying to Ahab that the real problem is a lack of obedience, and until that single component is addressed and corrected, you could forget about surviving doomsday.
The lesson for you and me in the here and now is the same as it was with Elijah and Ahab, for if you want to survive doomsday, your prepping must of necessity include those two important components: Total dependence on God, which is faith in Him, and exact obedience to His every word.
Therefore, instead of arguing, and fighting over your Medicaid and Social security benefits, we should be weening ourselves off of these systems, wherever we can, so that total dependence on God will not be only words, but deeds. Let’s read:
Revelation 14: 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
Any doomsday prepping which does not have these two components at their core will be shattered, and will make such preppers vulnerable to the assaults of evil spirits which you cannot see with your naked eye.
It cannot be stated enough that Elijah obeyed God in everything. He obeyed The Lord on the issue of his security, he obeyed God in the keeping of all His commandments, he obeyed The Lord on the issue of diets and foods, and he obeyed God in delivering the straight unadulterated truth to the king and his people.
Those saints who belong to the Remnant church are to follow Elijah’s lead, in that they too must render exact obedience in everything, in order to survive doomsday. In prepping, not one stone must be left unturned, and if there are changes to be made in perspective and in practice, the time is now, and the place is here.
Now is definitely not the time to be playing church, because the writing is already on the wall, and the interpretation has been given, so that all preppers may position themselves intelligently in Christ.
In closing, we must deliver the goods as plainly as possible; the you and me, together with all would-be preppers, must now seek to be found in Christ, for if He is not a part of the equation, your prepping will find you totally unprepared. Let’s read:
Malachi 3: 2 But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appears? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap.
3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.
Psalms 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most-High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely, he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flies by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness; nor for the destruction that wastes at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
God Bless!