Prayer Versus Impulse. Part [11] 05/27/2025 (Evening thought)

The following statement gives pause for concern, and should drive us to the throne of grace through prayer, so that God might direct our every step at such a time as this: “[The Great Controversy pp 588] The Protestants of the United States will be foremost in stretching their hands across the gulf to grasp the hand of Spiritualism; they will reach over the abyss to clasp hands with the Roman power. And under the influence of this threefold union, this country will follow in the steps of Rome in trampling on the rights of conscience.”

Thus, the remnant people will be tempted to make impulsive decisions and take actions based upon the bad news of the day, especially if such specific news lines up with eschatological prophecies in the Bible. Thus, to stave off what could potentially be a mass exodus to the woods, prematurely, Christ has given us a specific sign to look for, and when it occurs, it will be the final signal to flee. God will guide some persons and families to make their move, before the sign occurs. That’s true.

But the sign given would mark a distinctive turning point in the history of the world and therefore when it happens there will be no turning back whatsoever to those persons who have studied and believed the prophetic utterances in the Bible. Here is the sign…. Matthew 24:5 When you therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso reads, let him understand:)

Matthew 24:16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains. 17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take anything out of his house.

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

Prayer Versus Impulse. Part [10] 05/26/2025 (Morning thought)

Matthew 26:31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All you shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

The days in which we are living are such that we will have to be constantly checking in with God through prayer, not only so that God will guide us, but also that he will strengthen us to face trial without folks resorting to impulse. The characteristic of humility, by which we take time to pray to The Lord for guidance and direction in all situations would translate into a habit of checking in with God constantly. It takes time and a whole lot of practice to wait upon God, as our modus operandi.

But this is exactly what is needed as folks head into choppy, unchartered waters. Last week we got some very bad news, for out of the blue, the finger of God began writing on the wall, much to the chagrin and dismay of those who know what’s coming. Therefore, now more than ever before, Christians in the remnant church should be asking The Lord to search our souls, to see if there’s the same tendency of impulse versus prayer, that was found in Peter.

It is a very solemn statement we make, that it is not business as usual, for many will have to regroup and rethink and re-pray their plans for the future. Those strategies that we had previously set in stone in our minds, may not cut it now, for disturbing things are happening daily in the shadows.

Matthew 26:33 Peter answered and said unto him, though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 40 And he cometh unto the disciples and finds them asleep, and saith unto Peter, what, could ye not watch with me one hour?

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