THE LAST DAYS

THE LAST DAYS

It seems quite fitting for us to this day speak about the last days seeing that today is the last day of the year 2017. Grateful I'm sure we must all be for the wonderful privileges we have received to see such a day as this.

The last days as the phrase sounds could have a variety of meanings. First being the day that consumates a particular frame of time for instance, the day that precedes the beginning of a new year, such a day is the last day of the year. Another interpretation of the phrase would mean the day which identifies the coming to an of this humane world as we know it. This write up would premise on the latter which actually is trying to depict a set of days which would precede the end of the world. A time frame that we seem to be in at the moment.

Prophesies declare about the outpour of the gift of GOD upon all humanity in the last days, a time whereby the very Spirit of GOD would be poured out upon the entire world and there would be endless manifestations of the eternal power of GOD.  (Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:17-18)
The last days are also characterized by difficult times and situations in the sense that the love of many would wax cold, the interest for the things of GOD in the hearts of men would begin to fade and there would be a drawing in the hearts of men towards the love of the world and that which the world offers and seeing that friendship with the world is enmity with GOD, various forms of unrighteousness become the order of the day.

The church commissioned that should be the beacon of GOD's light directing men to the ways of GOD are by error enticed by the so called enjoyment in the world and they become unable to teach correctly because of the fear of loosing the financially and socially buoyant members  of the congregation who perhaps have gained their wealth through dubious means. Daughters hence become harlots and sons rogues and they yet lack caution as the ministers who should occupy the positions of watchmen are themselves fully involved. (1Timothy 4:1, 2Timothy 3:1).

Martha said to Him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day." - John 11:24.

Jesus was friends with Lazarus who was the brother of Mary and Martha. These sisters sent message to Jesus that His friend wassick and they asked that He should come and heal him. Lazarus died and JESUS got to the place where they stayed. As Martha saw Him and cried to Him, Jesus then reassured her by saying that her brother would surely live. A statement she didn't even argue with but her knowledge on the matter was in error, because she said he would eventually rise on the last day at the end of the world, but Jesus being the resurrection and the life who is not bound by time and circumstance called Lazarus forth out of death back unto life.

Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us." - 1 John 2:18-19.

It would certainly not be out of place to say that the antichrist, he whose sole purpose is to misdirect the elect of GOD has come and this signifying the end time. I would sincerely like to reorientate in this part that he who is called the antichrist is not in any way ugly or scary at the initial sight of, but is rather of a form that looks endearing such that the weak hearts of sons of GOD could be easily derailed. It could exhibit itself in various forms that may initially from the start look harmless and may even feel like wanting to achieve more in life.


Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. "But I said to you that you have seen Me, and yet do not believe. "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. "This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. "For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day." - John 6:35-40.

"So it will be at the end of the age; the angels will come forth and take out the wicked from among the righteous," - Matthew 13:49.

At the end of the age, when it all is said and done, the Lord JESUS would send forth His angels to do a final harvesting of souls and those who have spent their lives believing in the gift of Jesus on the cross of Calvary for them and were not led astray by the deceit of the antichrist would be saved. This spells the end of this wprld as we know it, those who are saved then live in eternity glorifying the Lord forever while those who didn't believe are sent to eternal damnation, a place where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.

"But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up." - 2 Peter 3:10.

The last day is a day which should be much dreaded by those who are not living in Faith with JESUS CHRIST. The date of this great event remains unknown to us all, even the angels in heaven do not have the slightest clue as to when it would happen and as it is whenever a thief robs a building unannounced and catches everyone in surprise so it would be for those not living right but for those who live aright, it becomes a day of joy, a much anticipated day of eternal significance.

"He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day." - John 12:48.

At this point it becomes very important that one asks oneself the most cogent question ever, "Where do I spend eternity? Would I be able to reign eternally with JESUS or am I at the moment doomed to he'll fire?" If your state is that of the latter, the fact that you are reading this means it isn't late for you yet, get on your knees and say this prayer with all your heart, "Lord JESUS, I thank You for Your love for me, despite how far I have fallen, Your love still stretches deeper to draw me to Yourself. I believe that You died on the cross of Calvary for me and I today forsake the life of sin and henceforth receive eternal life that You alone can give. Thank You JESUS".

I want to heartily congratulate you for saying that short prayer, welcome to the family of GOD, do find a Bible based and believing church so that you can grow unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of CHRIST.

GOD BLESS YOU

WISHING YOU A TRULY GOD-LED, REWARDING AND FULFILLING NEW YEAR.