Where Are We Going From Here?
Where are we going from here?
That is my question, and yet how many really know what the answer is. Don’t you wonder sometimes with the wars and the surge in troubles everywhere?
Of course, perhaps we can give a reply, an answer to my question that I’ve given here. Are we going to a time of great things on the horizon beyond — new scientific discoveries, more fancy objects and electronics?
Will The Nations cease from their wars, and will a time of great peace finally come, you ask?
What sounds do you hear around you this day? Are they the sounds of children’s laughter, and birds singing?
You say that it is springtime and with that I agree. But have the flowers that have bloomed and the sounds of laughter, caused the evil in men’s hearts to leave?
The war in the east continues and the madman sits in his private chamber thinking of his next move. How many more guns and artillery are needed, he wonders. Can I subvert all around me to my will and thought?
The time will come when swords will be beat into plowshares, and spears into pruning hooks, but we still have a long way to go yet.
And some might say, “Just trust God, He’ll take care of everything,” — and yet, even a fool would know that it’s good to prepare, it’s wise to know what’s ahead.
Go ahead though, sit in your comfortable pews at Church and sing your hallelujahs and amens. Watch your favorite newscasters and follow the newest conspiracy theory, I’m certain that will see you though.
Go ahead and label me a doomsday prophet, that’s fine with me. Just don’t forget the promises I’ve given and the hope that still abides. But you’d better develop some long term endurance.
But don’t think, that just because you live in a country with much to offer, that the walls around you will be safe forever.
Don’t think that the dangers of the east will utterly spare us. We may have strong battalions and guns, but there are gaps in the fortress, and the stones are cracked.
But for now I’ll just paint and write, and I’ll weed the garden around me, and drink our coffee. I’ll tell some good jokes and go on with life.
Maybe Solomon was right when he said,
“Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God.” Ecclesiastes 2:24.
And remember our friend the ant:
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.” Proverbs 6:6-8.
Selah,
~ Stephen Hanson
Stephen Hanson of In His Truth Ministries came to The LORD is a special way in 1975 and has prophesied regularly since. In these end-time birthing pangs we are reminded that judgment must first begin with the household of God. Will we be prepared and ready?
We must not forget to LIVE even if doom is around the corner.
Amen; I always believe that!
One of my heartaches and burdens with the prophetic movement is a vibe focused on the individual, in his or her preparation of the times to come. I don’t believe this is of the Father’s heart or His intention with true prophecy. Example from from the narrative of Acts: Agabus comes to Antioch and gives a prophetic utterance saying there is a famine coming to the whole earth (Important? Yes!), and the “community” responds not in fear, but faith… they raise support or monies, and they send it back to the community in Jerusalem. Our eschatology, is not a fear tool, but instead should activate believers toward faith and toward those who are in greater need than the urgent prophetic word of the moment. I do not see this in the prophetic movement near enough, and it must change! He still loves His world, and we need not forget He gave His best to the world. We are so bent toward giving the prophetic word of the Lord, but are we even more willing to give sacrificially to those who may be in greater need than the present utterance of the Lord? Jesus gave very strong prophetic utterances to His people, but even more so, He gave His life! Should we not emulate this King and Messiah? Can we learn from the people of Antioch? Prophetic utterances given to the community or the larger body of Messiah, which does not lead us to love His world, first, probably should be re-examined and taken into the light of this lovely passage from Acts. All allegiance and honor to King Jesus!
Brian St Clair, understand that this “isn’t” a prophetic word, but merely some honest thoughts penned by me. If you however, look over several of my prophecies, you will see that there is warning mixed with hope and security for those who would have ears to hear. Selah`
Stephen Hanson
Yes, preparing is something we all should be doing, if we are wise! Spiritually, mentally and physically!! On the other hand balance is key. Prayer should be our very breath. But I’ve also witnessed people so depressed, because that’s all they think and talk about. I believe we must know and prepare, but also live daily with the joy of the Lord! And following Him in all things, however He may lead us!