The End Times

It's all in the news today- Straights Times (Saturday Special).
They talked about the occuring natural disasters, how hundreds and thousands of people have died since the tsunami hit SEA in 2004, when hurricane Katrina rolled over the USA, and now, the southern asia earthquake.

It scares me to know that earth's not going to be in a better shape in the next few years to come. But at the same time, I'm proud to believe in Christ. Now that I know He's coming soon, I'm urging all my fellow Christian friends to spread the message.

Please save your loved ones,
Please save the non-believers,
Please save your enemies,
All easily done just by accepting Christ.

Saturday Special was pretty interesting today. They put two stories back to back - one about the impending doom of armaggedon, and the other about people who try to spread the gospel through their professions. It seemed to me that the writer was writing from a non-christian angle.

It's all coming to light now... How the bible mentioned that Christians will be persecuted for their beliefs. The more complains there are against us, the harder it is for Christians to save souls. But I believe that God had planned for everything to happen this way. So if you're a Christian, don't be discouraged to spread the word of God.

But I do understand that many come across as being really pushy when they try spreading the gospel. As much as you want the poor soul to be saved, it's best to do it a step at a time, try putting yourself in a non-christian's shoes.

Confusion + Pressure (for the poor soul) = Repel/Rebel/Disgust

I'm still a baby Christian, but I do understand the mechanics of human psychology. Just pray to Christ for strength and for the non-believer to accept Him one fine day. I'm going through that difficult stage too - My parents aren't saved. Neither is my brother.

For me, I do it encourgingly. And I still need the encouragement and prayers from my Christian peers. But I do know that the Lord has heard my pleas. Taking it one step at a time.

Just to let the readers know about the end times (from what I know):
1. Wars & Natural disasters will strike (and it has)
2. All Christians will be RAPTURED - To be taken away to heaven (there's no death involved here, people will dissappear suddenly, so do not be shocked when you find all your Christian friends missing one day)
3. The 7 years of tribulation - When the Anti-Christ comes
4. The first 3 1/2 years will appear to be good, the next 3 1/2 years will be torture
5. Those left behind after the RAPTURE (non-believers) will be forced to get marked (speculations that in the future, people need the mark, like a barcode, to buy basic essentials such as food)
6. After which, there will be the second coming of Christ (along with the Christians) to triumph against the anti-christ and satan and those that support them.
7. Non-believers, the anti-christ and satan will be cast into the Lake of Fire (HELL) to be burned forever.
8. The saints(Christians), along with God and Christ will rejoice in heaven forever and ever.

P.S. I remembered something said from Prof. Jim Blumenstock's message. The pain from suffering in hell, and the joy you'll receive in heaven cannot be measured by any human. Just multiply your worst or best days by millions, and that is how you'll feel in the future.