Ezekiel 38:23 - “Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the LORD.”
About 2500 years ago the prophetic word in Ezekiel 38 was written. This and several other prophetic words are becoming clearer as the days we live in are occurring. I apologize for the length of this writing. It would have been incomplete with anything less! Be prepared, though...this could be a tough word.
I watched a prophecy report that a pastor in Hawaii, JD Farag, gave to his congregation. I will post the link at the bottom of this blog, FYI. He goes into much more detail regarding Ezekiel 38 explaining who the countries then in the Middle East are today and how world events are shaping up according to thousands of year old prophecies! It’s exciting to see the Bible play out as proof that it is truth! By the way, he was born and raised in Lebanon and at 13 became a born again believer.
As he began to speak I read Ezekiel 38 and at the end of the chapter the above scripture was noted. It reminded me that many other times throughout the Bible God has repeated those words. There will come a day when ALL Ezekiel 38:23 - “Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the LORD.”
Farag said this (and I am SORT OF paraphrasing): The word of God tells us what the world will look like prior to the Lord’s return and it looks like all the signs point to this time (near future).
Me: We still cannot know the day or hour but we can be ready; we can be watching and looking up and waiting for “that moment, when He comes as a thief in the night.” For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. (1Thessalonians 5:2)
I believe he went on to say, it’s happening at breakneck speed and God doesn’t want us to be ignorant because He wants us to be ready. In John 14:29 Jesus tells us: And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe.
Just a thought. When one knows what God is about and hears something like this, it puts into perspective all the grumbling and groaning about the whole political garbage. It’s all ushering in the last days. I will listen to God over all the political complaints. We still cannot date set but we can know the Lord will return.
Farag asked us to think about this: Who would ever have considered years ago that Donald Trump would become president? He is pro-Israel, declared Jerusalem as its capitol and set up an embassy there, and he is pro-Christian. (Me: Now I don’t believe Trump truly understands all the importance of Israel/Christianity but one can always pray he will.) If God isn’t behind all of this I don’t know who is.
If you knew that Jesus would be returning this week, what would you do differently? This was a question Farag posed to us. Who would you call or what affairs would you get an order? His return is that near: It’s closer than we know but we still have enough time to create an awareness. It certainly will take time for the invasion of Israel by Iran/Russia and whoever else will be involved. But if it’s escalating so quickly, it could be sooner than we can expect.
I know, as many others do, that this world is not my home. I am just passing through. I can say this with more confidence than the majority of those who cannot because they know not Christ. I wouldn’t be able to say these things if I had not receive Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
We cannot love the things of this world more than we love Christ. It’s not about our best life now. We cannot make this world a better place, not without God as the main focus, the foundation, the solid rock. No man, no good work, no politician, celebrity, idol, pastor or priest, no long gone saint, no religion, only a resurrected Christ, the Son of God.
Without a relationship with Him we are nothing. Without a heart devoted to Him, we are nothing. Without some understanding of the truth of His Word by His Holy Spirit power dwelling in us, we are nothing. It’s a very hard word. Many scoff, as I’ve said before.
We should be excited that His return is near. All the idiocy of this world will be over. All truth will be known. We all will stand before Him and His truth before the final judgment, before the wheat is separated from the tares, believers and non-believers. Before heaven and hell are made known.
So, think about this: As Farag mentioned: Don’t we think that the every day trials of life are getting harder? There are more trials, there’s more suffering, more natural disasters even. If we thought things were really, really so good down here we wouldn’t want to go up there!
If one struggles with the idea of dying and where one will go, or think about the Lord’s return, they don’t know Jesus. Or maybe one isn't thinking about that. We can think because of our seemingly good works or believe that we are basically good people by the world’s standards, that we will automatically go to heaven, but that leads to a false hope. Even God has pointed out that no one is good. As it is written: There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God. (Romans 3:10-11) But in Christ Jesus we are made new. In Christ Jesus alone, without works first but Jesus first, then our works being done through Him are valid.
The whole meaning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is about putting ourselves into His hands, confessing Him before man, and trusting in Him over all this world has to offer. It’s all about Him and His saving grace. Can you praise Him for that right now? Can you say that without hesitation? It is the salvation in Jesus Christ alone. He will return and everyone will know that He is the LORD.
Jesus Christ was born, lived, was tortured, crucified, died for ALL those who would believe and receive Him, but He also was resurrected and lives today. And…He’s coming back for those who have received Him as their Lord and Savior, for those whose hearts are focused on Him and not this world. He is our only hope, the blessed hope.
We can still enjoy our lives here but we must maintain our focus on Him. He is all that will matter in the end.
https://youtu.be/YZPGXXzMs4E
https://calvarychapelkaneohe.com/abc-of-salvation/
Titus 2:11-13 - For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ...
About 2500 years ago the prophetic word in Ezekiel 38 was written. This and several other prophetic words are becoming clearer as the days we live in are occurring. I apologize for the length of this writing. It would have been incomplete with anything less! Be prepared, though...this could be a tough word.
I watched a prophecy report that a pastor in Hawaii, JD Farag, gave to his congregation. I will post the link at the bottom of this blog, FYI. He goes into much more detail regarding Ezekiel 38 explaining who the countries then in the Middle East are today and how world events are shaping up according to thousands of year old prophecies! It’s exciting to see the Bible play out as proof that it is truth! By the way, he was born and raised in Lebanon and at 13 became a born again believer.
As he began to speak I read Ezekiel 38 and at the end of the chapter the above scripture was noted. It reminded me that many other times throughout the Bible God has repeated those words. There will come a day when ALL Ezekiel 38:23 - “Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the LORD.”
Farag said this (and I am SORT OF paraphrasing): The word of God tells us what the world will look like prior to the Lord’s return and it looks like all the signs point to this time (near future).
Me: We still cannot know the day or hour but we can be ready; we can be watching and looking up and waiting for “that moment, when He comes as a thief in the night.” For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. (1Thessalonians 5:2)
I believe he went on to say, it’s happening at breakneck speed and God doesn’t want us to be ignorant because He wants us to be ready. In John 14:29 Jesus tells us: And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe.
Just a thought. When one knows what God is about and hears something like this, it puts into perspective all the grumbling and groaning about the whole political garbage. It’s all ushering in the last days. I will listen to God over all the political complaints. We still cannot date set but we can know the Lord will return.
Farag asked us to think about this: Who would ever have considered years ago that Donald Trump would become president? He is pro-Israel, declared Jerusalem as its capitol and set up an embassy there, and he is pro-Christian. (Me: Now I don’t believe Trump truly understands all the importance of Israel/Christianity but one can always pray he will.) If God isn’t behind all of this I don’t know who is.
If you knew that Jesus would be returning this week, what would you do differently? This was a question Farag posed to us. Who would you call or what affairs would you get an order? His return is that near: It’s closer than we know but we still have enough time to create an awareness. It certainly will take time for the invasion of Israel by Iran/Russia and whoever else will be involved. But if it’s escalating so quickly, it could be sooner than we can expect.
I know, as many others do, that this world is not my home. I am just passing through. I can say this with more confidence than the majority of those who cannot because they know not Christ. I wouldn’t be able to say these things if I had not receive Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
We cannot love the things of this world more than we love Christ. It’s not about our best life now. We cannot make this world a better place, not without God as the main focus, the foundation, the solid rock. No man, no good work, no politician, celebrity, idol, pastor or priest, no long gone saint, no religion, only a resurrected Christ, the Son of God.
Without a relationship with Him we are nothing. Without a heart devoted to Him, we are nothing. Without some understanding of the truth of His Word by His Holy Spirit power dwelling in us, we are nothing. It’s a very hard word. Many scoff, as I’ve said before.
We should be excited that His return is near. All the idiocy of this world will be over. All truth will be known. We all will stand before Him and His truth before the final judgment, before the wheat is separated from the tares, believers and non-believers. Before heaven and hell are made known.
So, think about this: As Farag mentioned: Don’t we think that the every day trials of life are getting harder? There are more trials, there’s more suffering, more natural disasters even. If we thought things were really, really so good down here we wouldn’t want to go up there!
If one struggles with the idea of dying and where one will go, or think about the Lord’s return, they don’t know Jesus. Or maybe one isn't thinking about that. We can think because of our seemingly good works or believe that we are basically good people by the world’s standards, that we will automatically go to heaven, but that leads to a false hope. Even God has pointed out that no one is good. As it is written: There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God. (Romans 3:10-11) But in Christ Jesus we are made new. In Christ Jesus alone, without works first but Jesus first, then our works being done through Him are valid.
The whole meaning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is about putting ourselves into His hands, confessing Him before man, and trusting in Him over all this world has to offer. It’s all about Him and His saving grace. Can you praise Him for that right now? Can you say that without hesitation? It is the salvation in Jesus Christ alone. He will return and everyone will know that He is the LORD.
Jesus Christ was born, lived, was tortured, crucified, died for ALL those who would believe and receive Him, but He also was resurrected and lives today. And…He’s coming back for those who have received Him as their Lord and Savior, for those whose hearts are focused on Him and not this world. He is our only hope, the blessed hope.
We can still enjoy our lives here but we must maintain our focus on Him. He is all that will matter in the end.
https://youtu.be/YZPGXXzMs4E
https://calvarychapelkaneohe.com/abc-of-salvation/
Titus 2:11-13 - For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ...
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