Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 17:07:44 GMT -6
I came across this video and thought it would be helpful to share it here.
"What REALLY Happened September 23! What's Next? (Dr. Gene Kim)"
What are your thoughts on this guy's take on the situation? I know we're months down the road, but for whatever reason September 2017 and the Revelation 12 sign has really helped spur me to where I am now in a lot of ways. Meaning I don't know for certain what was of God from it and what was deceptive and fruitless, but I know the Lord has used it to accomplish other things in my walk... But still, I think there is some truth to what this guy has to say - and that it is important to balance one's life when it comes to possibly believing in all the paths eschatology opens up.
I love "to watch", like all of you do. That's a big reason why we come here, because all this stuff is really fascinating. And it gets interesting when we recognize similar happenings in our world in relation to the bible and prophecy.
I know I handled being informed of all the information of the Revelation 12 sign really imperfectly. I think it struck me with a mix of excitement for us being on the edge of something wonderful, but also worry for the world and those in it. And even if my intentions were good, I think the way I approached some family and friends about the signs of the times could have been more about the grace of Christ and awesomeness and freedom of a relationship with Him than the imminence of an evil and awful time to be alive. Either way, I don't have very many people in my life that believe in the signs of the times, and the imminency of the rapture, much less the Lord.
I say all of this because it has led me to have these questions...
What are we doing here?
What good comes from discussing the inevitable?
And is all of this "watching" and discussion of biblical prophecies which no one honestly understands with certainty on their own a vain pursuit? Is it us just lusting for knowledge?
(in other words, yes, we know we are in the times, now let's go and do something about it!...right?...But what? Talk about how maybe now something big will happen...ok nothing happened then...ok maybe now!...?)
Would not our time be best spent focusing on the immediate relationships around us, and helping plant the seed of Christ in the hearts of those around us? (I know certain individuals do this, but I myself am guilty of more time on unsealed and other forums and the rabbit hole of youtube than I'd like to admit)
I love this community and the sincerity of everyone in it. I just don't like the idea of so many genuine Christ-folowers being consumed with a sort of delusion (myself included) - this cycle of trying to prop up dates, frothing at the mouth for chaotic world events, thinking we know a lot more than we do, etc.
I'm weary of so much judgment on all sides of belief. Everyone thinks they know the right way of how to do things.
I'm not saying I do. I'm saying wow, the september sign did something for a lot of people, but our infatuation with it probably didn't serve the kingdom that well by the looks of it...
Do you agree or disagree?
Where do you draw the line? How do you justify all the watching you do?
What are your honest thoughts of the Revelation 12 sign in retrospect?
Lots of questions, I know, don't mind me, I'm just spilling my brain online
