Final Movements Will Be Rapid Ones. Part [15] 04/06/2025 Morning thought)

1st Peter 5: 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

Again, we must do due diligence as we ask God to search us, for we cannot approach the final conflict of the ages with latent tendencies unaddressed, for if we do the final movements that will be rapid ones will sweep us off of our feet, as the heat of the fire is scheduled to be turned up several notches.

Patriarchs & Prophets pp 717] It is impossible for us in our own strength to maintain the conflict; and whatever diverts the mind from God, whatever leads to self-exaltation or to self-dependence, is surely preparing the way for our overthrow. As soon as Satan can separate the soul from God, the only Source of strength, he will seek to arouse the unholy desires of man's carnal nature. The work of the enemy is not abrupt;

It is not, at the outset, sudden and startling; it is a secret undermining of the strongholds of principle. It begins in apparently small things—the neglect to be true to God and to rely upon Him wholly, and the disposition to follow the customs and practices of the world.

Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Final Movements Will Be Rapid Ones. Part [14] 04/06/2025 Evening thought)

1st Corinthians 10:6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be you idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.

These issues, which are usually no more than one or two at the most, are the ones that are described as being the latent tendencies that have the potential to bubble up to the surface when, in times of fierce temptation, the old man may resurrect briefly, only to disappear into the shadows, to await another opportune moment. Thus, the Christian who is engaged in serious soul-searching has to ask himself or herself, is there one latent tendency that could tick me off if the right set of circumstances are converged by devils?

This will call for us to be honest with ourselves and with God, for if these issues are not confronted and addressed now, they will most likely surface again in the future. Final movements will be rapid ones, and it is quite possible, that in the process, some might lose their benefits such as Social Security or cuts to Medicare or Medicaid. We don’t know just yet, but everything may eventually be on the chopping block.

Could it be that if things were to take a turn for the worse suddenly, that some, like Moses will become ticked off, and might blow a fuse in the heat of the temptation, on the spur of the moment? Remember, Moses had behaved himself quite well for many years, earning him the coveted title of the meekest man on earth. Now folks, if the meekest man upon the earth could blow a fuse under sudden temptations, what about the you and me in the here and now, who are often ticked off by bad drivers on the road every day?

Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!