Observations

Our world is incredibly complex; it is multifaceted and at times changes very quickly. I personally do not believe it is a series of random events. The following list has been compiled to promote deep thoughts and awareness. Possibly it will help you re-analyze your relationship with the Lord and make you aware of trends, deceptions, and consequences. Of course, some observations are subjective or just plain opinion. Some are rooted in pure fact and if ignored and discarded are done at your own peril.

• We are in end times and close to the creation of a new world
• God’s word has been warning man for thousands of years and recent events have increased in frequency and intensity. Mt. 24:4-14, 2 Tim. 3:1-7
• Until the re-establishment of Israel in 1948, end times prophecy was impossible
• Ever since 1948, multiple prophecies in the Bible have recently come true and more importantly the remaining prophecies are possible for the first time in all of history
• The Lord uses trials and suffering to get our attention
• Trials are designed not to hurt us but to make us more dependent on the Lord, and to purify our lives through sanctification
• Nonbelievers are typically deceived into avoiding the actual word of God
• There are multiple techniques used to accomplish biblical misdirection
• Rewriting scripture, changing or leaving out important transformative words, and inserting opinion or summary phrases into the actual word of God
• Cherry picking specific scriptures while avoiding the perfectly balanced entire Bible
• Mischaracterizing the love of God
• Lying and blaming God for creating tragedy and disasters

• Whitewashing sin and constantly introducing false idols
• Denying the critically important minimal standard of being born again or “born of the spirit”
• Evil (Satan) uses religious pride to divide Christian denominations instead of focusing on Jesus
• Evil attempts to make everyone think they are Heaven bound when they are not
• Evil exploits troubles and trials to entice people to pull away from God’s word, Bible based church, and the assembly of true believers
• A real relationship with The Lord involves constant spiritual growth, intimacy, and holy purification
• As you meditate on God’s word and grow your relationship you will see Him and His Love more frequently
• Humility and a thankful contrite heart will always kick start a stalled relationship with God
• The times when you are ” in the spirit ” are usually quiet, personal, and non-interrupted
• True Christian maturity involves an internal peace no matter the trials and a love for God and others
• ALWAYS PUT CHRIST FIRST