We
have reached the halfway point in our “Times Series”. In this post, we shall
cover the third statement of the four that I made at the very beginning of the
series. This is the statement: “…I am under solemn obligation to tell others
that there is a power that has arisen and is continuing to excel, who will soon
demand worship from every person under heaven. For one to worship this
particular power is to totally rebel against God’s commandments. It truly is a
life and death matter.”
Wow!
Did I really write that? I’m afraid that I did. That is a powerful statement
and it is going to take at least five or six posts to cover it all. Having said
that, I trust that you will determine now, to read all of the posts associated
with this third statement; to do any less will leave you befuddled and
confused. Therefore, let me get to work.
As
always, I find it so much easier to break down each part of the statement. It
becomes easier for me to explain, and hopefully for you, easier for you to
understand. So, let me list my bullet points.
1. I
am under solemn obligation to tell others…
2. There
is a power that has arisen…
3. It
is continuing to excel…
4. This
power will soon demand worship from every person under heaven…
5. To
worship this power is to totally rebel against God’s commandments.
6. This
is a life and death matter
Let
us cover bullet point #1. Why am I under solemn
obligation to tell others? The simplest answer to that question is, because I
am a Christian. However, you might ask yourself, “What difference does that
make?” Or, “I know other Christians that have never said anything to me about
this information;” or you might be saying, “I am a Christian and I don’t know
anything about what you are saying.”
Well,
in response to these thoughts, (I will elaborate on my sense of obligation
later), there are many Christians that know absolutely nothing about this
information, which is another reason why I feel obligated to share.
Let
us look at a scripture in Ezekiel
33:1-9; please read this link carefully. However, I shall expound on how I
believe this relates to me.
This
Scripture in Ezekiel outlines the principles associated with Christian
witnessing, and it puts, those of us who know and understand prophecy, under
solemn obligation to inform those who might be clueless, just like the people
in the prophecy. Also, Jesus/Yashua said
in Matthew 5:13-16:
“You
are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how will it become
salty again? It’s good for nothing except to be thrown away and trampled under
people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill
can’t be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp
and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lamp stand, and it
shines on all who are in the house. In the same
way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do
and praise your Father who is in heaven.” (Common English Bible Translation)
As
a Christian, I am salt; I am light; I am a watchman on Zion’s wall, to warn the
innocent and unknowing, about those things that could be potentially harmful to
them and I love my job! I want to be the best witness that God has; I want to
be found faithfully doing those things that He requires of me.
Additionally,
I have the awesome privilege of sharing the most wonderful news in the world;
the good news of the gospel. The gospel of a tender creator God, who loves us
all so much that instead of allowing the rebellion of Adam and Eve to keep
their entire offspring out of heaven, Jesus/Yashua, gave His life in exchange
for theirs. Oh, the joy of sharing that good news with any who are willing to
hear is absolutely awe-inspiring! PTL!
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