Michael Card is a pillar of Christian Music. I have loved his music for nearly 20 years. This video is a fan-made video for a song he wrote about the Second Coming of Christ. The beginning is a "Prelude", and about halfway through, the song entitled "The Unveiling" starts.
When we look for art about Christ, we rarely search for art on the book of Revelation. We're familiar with art about the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, but that's about it. I love this video, because the person who made it found art for the 24 elders casting their crowns, the angels with the bowls of God's judgment, and even a lovely picture of Christ returning for His Bride, where her "gown" is made up of every member of His church.
In watching this video, I've got to ask myself how can ANY Christian be lukewarm about the Second Coming of Christ? How can you not be jazzed and excited for it? Should you be any LESS excited just because you might not be one of those "who are alive and remain"? Should you not care just because you live a long life and Christ might not come before you die?
Absolutely not!
The resurrection of Christ is THE event that makes our faith rock solid, that when He was raised, it proved everything He'd said about Himself was true--endorsed by God the Father Himself. Therefore, OUR resurrection should also be as moving and as powerful as His, for He holds the keys of Death. Whether we "are alive and remain" when He comes, or "asleep" in death, the Blessed Hope of the Second Coming should still give us excitement and joy.
Just because He hasn't returned in 2,000 years doesn't give us an excuse to fall asleep at our post. We must be watching, we must be ready. As the Apostle Paul said, we are closer to that day NOW than when we'd first believed. And how much closer are we AT THIS MOMENT than when Paul lived and breathed?
I hope you enjoy the video and entertain the thought that since no man knows the day nor the hour, we should therefore ever be ready to fly with Christ at a moment's notice, and not let the cares or concerns of this life hold us back from looking up.
Like an excited child who stands dutifully, gazing out the window as they watch for daddy to come home, so too should we have the faith and excitement of a child who's been promised that their Savior is returning! Hallelujah!
~~Becka
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
USA Congress To Vote The Start Of Endless War on Terror
Here is a video by Paul Begley about a supposed bill going to Congress that would give the President the authority to go to war without first asking Congress. I watch Paul sometimes, but he's definitely an acquired taste. He's a Baptist preacher, so he's very charismatic and passionate, however, that's what I love about him because he doesn't compromise.
This video of his is particularly good today, and I hope you watch the entire thing. The points he makes are very thought-provoking about the end-times systems the Antichrist uses. He sees things developing today that could be used for the AC tomorrow.
An article about the bill Congress is voting on can be found here:
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/160419-democrats-protest-gops-plans-for-permanent-war-against-taliban-al-qaeda
Scary stuff.
~~Becka
Mid-East Prophecy Update
This is an especially good video this week from JD in Hawaii. I hope you enjoy and watch the entire 17 minutes of it!
~~Becka
"Peace and Security", Then Sudden Destruction Comes Upon Them
1 Thessalonians 5:2-4:
2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
4But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
There are so many things going on right now, it's hard to pick one and talk about it. Obama's giving his address on America's role in the Middle East on Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu is coming to the U.S. on May 24th to speak before Congress, and everyone is putting pressure on Israel to divide the land that's rightfully theirs.
The border skirmishes on May 15th painted Israel in a bad light, as they shot and killed a few protesters. But it seems somewhat suspect when Syria is known for being so strict about border crossings, and yet these Syrian protesters were somehow "allowed" right up to the fence and hop it. Hmm...
Not to mention Lebanon's attempts to cross the border, and the protesters flying the Palestinian flag from the Temple Mount. Oy.
On top of all this, we're still dealing with record rains and flooding here in the U.S., the Fukushima reactor ain't done spewin', and we're on the doorsteps of hurricane season. Oh, and did you know the 6.0-and-up earthquakes seem to be ramping up lately? There were four 6.0's or better on May 15th alone.
And many wonder if the soggy Mississippi is going to make the New Madrid fault slip. It's certainly done irreparable damage to our farmlands, the heart of America. We do NOT need our food destroyed, not when there's a drought in China, Western Australia, Mexico, Russia, Israel, Europe, & Texas. Folks, where are we going to get our grain in the coming months???
A few Bible scholars wonder if this is the drought prophesied in Joel 1 that precedes the Day of the Lord (the Tribulation) in Joel 1:15? It certainly appears to be a world-wide drought, despite the fact there's been flooding everywhere. What the lack of rain doesn't kill, the abundance of rain will wash away and make rotten.
We are in for some hard times ahead. Especially if the peace deal the world is forcing Israel into is the one prophesied in Daniel 9:27.
~~Becka
2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
4But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
There are so many things going on right now, it's hard to pick one and talk about it. Obama's giving his address on America's role in the Middle East on Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu is coming to the U.S. on May 24th to speak before Congress, and everyone is putting pressure on Israel to divide the land that's rightfully theirs.
The border skirmishes on May 15th painted Israel in a bad light, as they shot and killed a few protesters. But it seems somewhat suspect when Syria is known for being so strict about border crossings, and yet these Syrian protesters were somehow "allowed" right up to the fence and hop it. Hmm...
Not to mention Lebanon's attempts to cross the border, and the protesters flying the Palestinian flag from the Temple Mount. Oy.
On top of all this, we're still dealing with record rains and flooding here in the U.S., the Fukushima reactor ain't done spewin', and we're on the doorsteps of hurricane season. Oh, and did you know the 6.0-and-up earthquakes seem to be ramping up lately? There were four 6.0's or better on May 15th alone.
And many wonder if the soggy Mississippi is going to make the New Madrid fault slip. It's certainly done irreparable damage to our farmlands, the heart of America. We do NOT need our food destroyed, not when there's a drought in China, Western Australia, Mexico, Russia, Israel, Europe, & Texas. Folks, where are we going to get our grain in the coming months???
A few Bible scholars wonder if this is the drought prophesied in Joel 1 that precedes the Day of the Lord (the Tribulation) in Joel 1:15? It certainly appears to be a world-wide drought, despite the fact there's been flooding everywhere. What the lack of rain doesn't kill, the abundance of rain will wash away and make rotten.
We are in for some hard times ahead. Especially if the peace deal the world is forcing Israel into is the one prophesied in Daniel 9:27.
~~Becka
Sunday, May 15, 2011
What Must I Do to be Saved?
For anyone who isn't a Christian reading my blog, you might wonder how you can leave this earth in the Rapture of Jesus Christ. And even if the Rapture doesn't come and you live a long life, how are you guaranteed to go to Heaven when you die?
I'll tell you the hard truth right now. It has nothing to do with living a good life. God doesn't want your works -- so that no man may boast. God wants your faith.
People talk about being "born again" like it's a bad thing. But it's not. Do you know what it means? It means once you accept Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live inside your heart, making your body His temple. And once God lives in you, you are a new creation. The old has passed away, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17
You begin to see the world through God-colored glasses, not sin-colored ones.
Fortunately for us, God put His entire Gospel into one Bible verse: John 3:16.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
So what do you need to do to be saved?
#1.) BELIEVE. Believe that Christ is the Son of God, that He came to die for your sins and was raised from the dead on the third day.
#2.) REPENT. In order for Christ's blood to cover your sins, you must first admit you are a sinner. But repenting is more than admitting your faults. It's asking Christ to forgive you for them and then promising to turn away from your sins.
#3.) CONFESS. Tell someone! Don't keep it hidden in your heart. Most new believers confess their new faith in Christ by becoming baptized, which is a public proclamation of your faith. It symbolizes your "death" to your old life and your "rebirth" into your life with Jesus. But you CAN call up a Christian friend, find a church, send an email...
Once you do these things, that's IT!! God does the rest. How awesome is THAT?? It's called being covered by Grace, folks. It has NOTHING to do with whether or not you deserve Christ's blessing. Because the bottom line is NO ONE deserves it. I'm a sinner. Billy Graham is a sinner. St. Peter the Apostle was a sinner. We get in to Heaven ONLY by the Grace of God.
You see, when Christ died for you, His death was the substitute for yours. When you become a believer, then God takes your sin and puts them on Jesus' shoulders at the cross. In that way, when God looks at Christ on the cross, He sees YOU. But, when God looks at you, He sees the perfect life of CHRIST.
And that, my friends, is the Amazing Grace of our Awesome, Astounding, & Awe-Inspiring God!!
Hallelujah! \O/
Feel free to email me if you'd like to ask any question about your new Christian life. Welcome to the family! See you in the clouds!
becka_becks@yahoo.com
~~Becka
I'll tell you the hard truth right now. It has nothing to do with living a good life. God doesn't want your works -- so that no man may boast. God wants your faith.
People talk about being "born again" like it's a bad thing. But it's not. Do you know what it means? It means once you accept Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live inside your heart, making your body His temple. And once God lives in you, you are a new creation. The old has passed away, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17
You begin to see the world through God-colored glasses, not sin-colored ones.
Fortunately for us, God put His entire Gospel into one Bible verse: John 3:16.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
So what do you need to do to be saved?
#1.) BELIEVE. Believe that Christ is the Son of God, that He came to die for your sins and was raised from the dead on the third day.
#2.) REPENT. In order for Christ's blood to cover your sins, you must first admit you are a sinner. But repenting is more than admitting your faults. It's asking Christ to forgive you for them and then promising to turn away from your sins.
#3.) CONFESS. Tell someone! Don't keep it hidden in your heart. Most new believers confess their new faith in Christ by becoming baptized, which is a public proclamation of your faith. It symbolizes your "death" to your old life and your "rebirth" into your life with Jesus. But you CAN call up a Christian friend, find a church, send an email...
Once you do these things, that's IT!! God does the rest. How awesome is THAT?? It's called being covered by Grace, folks. It has NOTHING to do with whether or not you deserve Christ's blessing. Because the bottom line is NO ONE deserves it. I'm a sinner. Billy Graham is a sinner. St. Peter the Apostle was a sinner. We get in to Heaven ONLY by the Grace of God.
You see, when Christ died for you, His death was the substitute for yours. When you become a believer, then God takes your sin and puts them on Jesus' shoulders at the cross. In that way, when God looks at Christ on the cross, He sees YOU. But, when God looks at you, He sees the perfect life of CHRIST.
And that, my friends, is the Amazing Grace of our Awesome, Astounding, & Awe-Inspiring God!!
Hallelujah! \O/
Feel free to email me if you'd like to ask any question about your new Christian life. Welcome to the family! See you in the clouds!
becka_becks@yahoo.com
~~Becka
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