But in those days, following those distress, “the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.
Mark 13:24-25
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ermons about the end times always spark an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. In these last days, the message of repentance and the devastating consequences of the end times should be preached to all the people of the world. The Churches which are governed by the intellectuals emphasizes more on the doctrine of faith, love and purity. They speak words of knowledge based on their years of study and on the researches they made.
It is not wrong to preach good messages from the gospels but what I feel is that rather than preaching about repentance, they give more importance to the doctrines which fascinates them. This write up is based on independent findings and research which relates to the crises many churches are in. in these last days the prophecies of the end times should be given more importance than the issues which intrigues us. We live in the last days and the prophecies of the last days are all getting fulfilled with every passing day.
When the movie “2012”was released, the monetary gains which the producers expected exceeded beyond their expectations. It not only proved to be a hit, but it became a hot debated issue because of its significance to the predictions of the end times. The movie caught the attention of everyone because it was not just a fictional movie but because it was based on scientific findings. In regard to this scientist predicted, that the world would come to an end in 2012. It’s not surprising that the prediction has some truth in it because the truths of it are evidenced in the scripture.When this movie was released rumors about the destruction of the world was circulated through the internet, media and through sms messages. Fear was on everyone’s face because the rumours of destruction were on everyone’s lips. The old and the young alike often queried me about the truth behind the rumor. The more they queried me, the more I sought for answers. I usually answered them in such a way that they need not fear as long as they are secured in salvation.
I often tell them that whatever is bound to happen will happen but if they are unprepared when disaster strucks, their end result may be severe. The same is true even for us who reads this.
The account of this scientific findings related to the debated issue is recorded in the book of Revelation which says “I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sack clothes made of goat…. The whole moon turned blood red and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as late fig drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. The sky receded like a scroll, rolling up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. Revelation 6:12-14I
It is to our knowledge that out of the seven seals four seals had been opened twenty years back in the early nineties. Knowing this the Church of Christ should be aware that when the fifth seal is opened, the rapture will take place. It will be a period when the righteous will be lifted up in glory while the wicked will be left behind to suffer the torments of the tribulation. I recommend that you read the whole of the 6th chapter of Revelation to have a better understanding of all that are yet to come.
The actual time of destruction will be realized only when the sixth seal is opened. Knowing the urgency of the situation, it is important that we be prepared to meet the second coming of the Lord. The scripture says “Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear it and take it to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. Revelation 1:3. In addition to the sacred verse the Word cautions us not to treat prophecies with contempt. (1 Thessalonians 5:20). These prophecies are not only based on the Word of truth but it is the Word itself. How great will our punishment be if we are to treat the prophecies of the Word with contempt? The Word is for us if we believe in the truth of it and live in the truth of it.
If Christ comes when you are in the midst of enjoying the pleasures of sin, you will be left behind to suffer the torments of the tribulation. The end is near and the signs are here. Repent and commit your ways to Him and you shall be lifted up in glory when He arrives. We the Church of Christ await our savior. Be one of us that we may be lifted up in glory. We need you and you need us as the Church of Christ needs Christ. Let us be prepared to meet our savior. The Lord awaits us.
Ambrose .J. Chakre
Founder President
Ambrose Foundation in Christ Ministries
Kohima, Nagaland
