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Post by stormyknight on Aug 30, 2017 21:28:49 GMT -6
www.unsealed.org/2017/08/the-big-so-what-of-revelation-12.html After reading Micheal's article, I'm left with the angst that I'm not doing enough. I was never a doer, really. When I belonged to an organized church it took a lot before they talked me into being a song leader, ugh! "now stand and open your hymnals to..." (it was a very small church, maybe 30 people if everyone was there.  ). Lately the only thing I've actually done other than talk profusely with my wife and one of my brothers about all this was that I mentioned the Revelation 12 sign to another brother 1 and to a work mate. Both seemed curious. My brother let me send him a link to one of Barry Scarborough's videos about the sign which also had information about the eclipse which is how I broke the ice on the conversation. The workmate I just talked to about the eclipse and mentioned the Rev. 12 sign, but he just said he'd look into it. Other than that, I've printed off some of the flyers from this website with the intention of posting them on random bulletin boards in convenience stores, but haven't got the nerve up yet. I'm just not very bold when it comes to talking to people. My wife has asked me about talking to people and as I've told her, I feel that the Holy Spirit will move us to speak to whomever needs to be spoken to when the time is right. I don't mean to lay it all on the Holy Spirit. I want to be able to see the opportunities when they arise, but I need the Holy Spirit to embolden me to speak. I believe that happened on those two occasions and, believe me, I was nervous. I don't know, really, where I'm going with this. I just hope there are others out there that feel the same as I do. I want to spread the word, and I'm trying, but I need help. Spiritual help. Prayers maybe? I also work with some very self-oriented entitled men that I must cater to daily. The man I mentioned the sign to, I don't get to see very often. Anyway, working with these men make it difficult to want to go to work every day. I yearn daily for the end of September. I would like to hear, no matter how small, what anyone else might be doing to help spread the word to make new disciples. Perhaps we can give each other hope and boldness to do more. 1. I have seven brothers and one sister
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Post by watchmanjim on Aug 30, 2017 22:50:54 GMT -6
I have made a Facebook group where more than 30 of my friends are now aware of the Rev. 12 sign and other important current events as a result. I have over 750 official Facebook friends, and so I would post verses about prophecy and see who would comment. When people would comment and show interest in the verses, I would then ask them by private message if they are seriously interested in prophecy, and if so, I would add them to my secret group. Now I post updates on there when various videos and articles become available, as well as reminding them that the real action is at Unsealed. So that's one way I have made friends aware of the sign and the quite possible return of our Lord.
I also bring it up in person with friends and co-workers. I probe them by saying things like "things sure are happening in the world, aren't they?" and see how they respond. Ones I know are strong Christians, I tell them I have a distinct sense that Jesus may very well come back very soon, and see how they respond to that. I did that with one friend today, who is a missionary in the Pacific. He is back here on a short furlough at the moment. He responded well to that, and he took me seriously, saying it sure did seem likely to him too. I didn't have time to get into the sign with him, but you know, I think he is aware enough as it is. Not everybody has to believe in the sign in order to be watching and staying in close fellowship with the Lord. If he and I talk more, I may bring it up, but I'm happy that he is in good shape and doing the Lord's work. I told him I have learned to live every day like it may be my last, but realize it also may not be. He said that was a good way to be.
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Post by MissusMack08 on Aug 31, 2017 0:16:18 GMT -6
www.unsealed.org/2017/08/the-big-so-what-of-revelation-12.html After reading Micheal's article, I'm left with the angst that I'm not doing enough. I was never a doer, really. When I belonged to an organized church it took a lot before they talked me into being a song leader, ugh! "now stand and open your hymnals to..." (it was a very small church, maybe 30 people if everyone was there. ). Lately the only thing I've actually done other than talk profusely with my wife and one of my brothers about all this was that I mentioned the Revelation 12 sign to another brother 1 and to a work mate. Both seemed curious. My brother let me send him a link to one of Barry Scarborough's videos about the sign which also had information about the eclipse which is how I broke the ice on the conversation. The workmate I just talked to about the eclipse and mentioned the Rev. 12 sign, but he just said he'd look into it. Other than that, I've printed off some of the flyers from this website with the intention of posting them on random bulletin boards in convenience stores, but haven't got the nerve up yet. I'm just not very bold when it comes to talking to people. My wife has asked me about talking to people and as I've told her, I feel that the Holy Spirit will move us to speak to whomever needs to be spoken to when the time is right. I don't mean to lay it all on the Holy Spirit. I want to be able to see the opportunities when they arise, but I need the Holy Spirit to embolden me to speak. I believe that happened on those two occasions and, believe me, I was nervous. I don't know, really, where I'm going with this. I just hope there are others out there that feel the same as I do. I want to spread the word, and I'm trying, but I need help. Spiritual help. Prayers maybe? I also work with some very self-oriented entitled men that I must cater to daily. The man I mentioned the sign to, I don't get to see very often. Anyway, working with these men make it difficult to want to go to work every day. I yearn daily for the end of September. I would like to hear, no matter how small, what anyone else might be doing to help spread the word to make new disciples. Perhaps we can give each other hope and boldness to do more. 1. I have seven brothers and one sister Stormy, I could've written your post, it is so similar to my own situation. I might be a bit bolder than you, but really, I've always thought it was the Holy Spirit anyway. I just wait for Him to lead me, but I'm hardly EVER out in public as a SAHM with a toddler. I post stuff on Facebook that no one ever comments on and talk to my closest family members and ONE neighbor (fortunately for me, one set of neighbors are believers). I post on here in hopes that those silent guests may find benefit or people left behind will find Jesus. I try to make up for my perceived lack of works by praying and engaging in spiritual warfare. And He usually leads me down whichever prayer paths I need to go. Just stay close to Him and He'll guide you with what you need to do. But when the moment comes and you know He's telling you to say something or do something, be bold and do it. Remember it's not your power but His. Otherwise, I wouldn't sweat it. We are all part of The Body and have different roles, so just because you're not on a street-corner with a sign, posting on YouTube, or preaching from a pulpit, doesn't mean you're not being every bit as faithful in whatever you are doing. And you can only do what you can do. I posted in the "Selfishly" thread about a prayer I was saying last night, begging Jesus to come and not to tarry and to do whatever it takes to save people. I realized I was asking Jesus to begin the Tribulation because that is what it will take to turn hearts back to Him. When I realized that, His peace came over me, like He was taking away my burden and anxiety for non-believers who will be left behind and saying, "I will not tarry." That doesn't mean I'm not going to continue witnessing or sharing whenever the moment presents itself until we're gone. Rather, there is nothing I can do for some people. Some people, a lot actually, will have to go into the Tribulation in order to believe in Jesus. So then my prayer changed into asking God to prepare people's hearts to see through the deception and see Jesus instead when the time comes. I hope this encourages you. Take it to the Lord and see if it's really a specific burden He's laying on your heart or if you are just experiencing anxiety. |
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Post by mike on Aug 31, 2017 7:04:42 GMT -6
Stormy, I agree with you and like MissusMack I couldve written a lot of your post. You are likely similar to me in that its not the content, its beginning the dialogue. I often think to myself "just freakin say something! we dont have a lot time to beat around the bush" and usually walk away feeling a bit condemned or beat myself up later on in the day. I often think and have said on this forum that we should be like Noah or John (baptist) given the timing. BUT where and when to act like this I think we have to be sensitive. Cant just stand up at work screaming REPENT! at least not yet. Maybe thats the role of the 2 + 144k. Even during the eclipse, I mean what a time to say something about signs from God and the times. I went outside with my boss (who is a devout Catholic, ashes on his head and all) and we looked and didnt really notice anything different outside (here in NJ) and with no glasses to view it that was it we went back inside. I do talk about the signs of the times with my mom quite a bit as she is fully on board and trying to get my brother around this past weekend. He is saved but had been saying "you sound like mom, doom and gloom" although I think he's catching on that things are wrapping up soon!
EDIT - OK just read the link for So What (after what I wrote above) and well it confirms (to me at least) that what I wrote was on my heart/mind from the Holy Spirit. I am blown away by His majesty and faithfulness to me/us. Even when we aren't faithful, He is!
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Post by surfit on Aug 31, 2017 10:12:12 GMT -6
The Parable of the Sower applies to this. WE sow the seeds, then leave the rest to the Holy Spirit. Most seeds will fall on poor soil or be eaten by birds. Our job is to sow, then to respond to those tender plants that take root (people that show some interest and want to know more). There should be NO PRESSURE in sowing, but there is if it's done in person and if we take on ourselves the burden of "explaining or convincing". This is why I created my blog. It's at www.LoveNeighbor.com It does the explaining for you at a very basic introductory level. There's no one's name on it. Share it (sow) at will if it seems right to you, and speaks the message you want to speak yourself! I've gotten little response in sharing it, but so what? It's not my job to respond for others. My job is to lead the horse to water. Living Water, in fact. |
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Post by MissusMack08 on Aug 31, 2017 12:31:37 GMT -6
EDIT - OK just read the link for So What (after what I wrote above) and well it confirms (to me at least) that what I wrote was on my heart/mind from the Holy Spirit. I am blown away by His majesty and faithfulness to me/us. Even when we aren't faithful, He is! Lol, mike! I hadn't read the So What article either before I posted and had the exact same reaction! Praise God it's not about us! |
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Post by stormyknight on Aug 31, 2017 15:15:14 GMT -6
Ten years ago I was a wheat farmer. I carried on my Dad's farm for a time. So understanding the parables about sowing come easy to me. Actually, as I think about it, I should kick myself for being so slow minded. I was sowing my wheat and letting God water it every year as I was a dry land farmer, as opposed to irrigation. Anyway, I don't do Facebook, and since there is so little time left, I think my leaflet plan is still a good one. I know people will see them and almost everyone has phones now and can look up the information. Thank you all for the suggestions and the support and prayers.
So many little things keep happening. We had a safety meeting at work today. One of the topics? *Emergency Response Plan* What to do in case of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. Seriously? How about an all out war? You forgot that one! I guess that one wouldn't really matter, would it? oh and the next meeting was planned for September the 22nd!!! I have to sit through a safety meeting on September the 22nd? We are a utility company and on that day we are doing 'Hurt-man Rescue' where the linemen climb a pole and rescue a dummy for practice/time. I am just a warehouse man and the only one. I do not participate. aaaauugggh.
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Post by stormyknight on Aug 31, 2017 18:00:23 GMT -6
I'm sorry if that last post sounded like I cut it short. It's because I did. I was at work, at the end of the day and the crew showed up. Btw, I'm also the one who does material purchasing, so I spend a lot of time on the computer, so I leave a tab up for Jesus, so to speak.
I really like your blog page, surfit. It is well put together. I hope you get a lot of hits on it and soon.
My wife and I put up our first leaflet tonight. Its a start. If anything it made me feel braver, like 'you can't take it back now'.
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Post by disciple4life on Sept 1, 2017 14:24:00 GMT -6
I read the article "So what" or "Now what". Some very good points. I keep reminding myself, Paul said "We see through a glass dimly ... we know in part, and we prophecy in part..." The truth is, until we get to Heaven, we all only have parts of a puzzle and the picture without the whole picture on the box. The enemy wants people to be extreme. Really, he doesn't care whether it's the extreme left or extreme right. The one extreme is the lazy Christians who keep parroting "No one knows the day or the hour, Squaaaack" The other extreme are those who are so obsessed with the feasts, or end-times issues, that they insist their view is the only correct one. People can be right, and be so arrogant, or pejorative of others that they actually push people away from the truth. Be like the Bereans, Be Gracious, Be alert, keep watching. ;-) I love this board and seeing different perspectives from other watchmen. I might not agree, but it helps me examine the issue and keeps challenging me to dig into the word, look at the context, look at the author, look at the audience, consider history, etc.
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). Lately the only thing I've actually done other than talk profusely with my wife and one of my brothers about all this was that I mentioned the Revelation 12 sign to another brother1 and to a work mate. Both seemed curious. My brother let me send him a link to one of Barry Scarborough's videos about the sign which also had information about the eclipse which is how I broke the ice on the conversation. The workmate I just talked to about the eclipse and mentioned the Rev. 12 sign, but he just said he'd look into it. Other than that, I've printed off some of the flyers from this website with the intention of posting them on random bulletin boards in convenience stores, but haven't got the nerve up yet. I'm just not very bold when it comes to talking to people. My wife has asked me about talking to people and as I've told her, I feel that the Holy Spirit will move us to speak to whomever needs to be spoken to when the time is right. I don't mean to lay it all on the Holy Spirit. I want to be able to see the opportunities when they arise, but I need the Holy Spirit to embolden me to speak. I believe that happened on those two occasions and, believe me, I was nervous. I don't know, really, where I'm going with this. I just hope there are others out there that feel the same as I do. I want to spread the word, and I'm trying, but I need help. Spiritual help. Prayers maybe? I also work with some very self-oriented entitled men that I must cater to daily. The man I mentioned the sign to, I don't get to see very often. Anyway, working with these men make it difficult to want to go to work every day. I yearn daily for the end of September. I would like to hear, no matter how small, what anyone else might be doing to help spread the word to make new disciples. Perhaps we can give each other hope and boldness to do more.
