Randy Rhoads Legacy Remembered 44 Years After His Tragic Death - A Biblical Perspective

Many out there in the Christian blogosphere might be wondering why I am posting on this topic, and remembering Randy's 44th anniversary of his tragic and horrific death. The thought that might be ringing through people's heads is: "What does Randy Rhoads' birthday and legacy have to do with biblical Christianity or prophetic events?" Well… my dear friends, let me fill you in... and be a little personal.

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Randy Rhoads; who was the original guitarist of Quiet Riot in the ’70s and then came to stardom and the height of notoriety as Ozzy’s… yes… Ozzy's guitarist! It is absolutely amazing how time flies. I cannot believe it has been 43 years since his March 19th plane crash! To this day, I have NEVER forgotten that anniversary. There has always been something about Randy and his untimely death that still haunts me, and his person that has had a very special place in my heart. I cannot explain it. I know it sounds odd and corny (especially to believers), but that is my past, what can I say? Before I came to Christ in 1992, I myself was lock, stock, and barrel sold into the music industry and a huge cultic follower of Ozzy Osbourne and the rock culture. You could say that I definitely sold my soul to Rock' n Roll. I played guitar and played in several bands, and all who knew me knew that I greatly admired Randy Rhoads. For what it is worth, even my guitar was black with white pock - a – dots! Yes! I was a huge follower.

To this day, I have NEVER forgotten that anniversary. There has always been something about Randy and his untimely death that still haunts me, and his person that has had a very special place in my heart. I cannot explain it.

To all of us who were (me) and are into the music industry or followed it, Randy Rhoads was a guitar god and a legend. His guitar playing changed all the rules and techniques of his day and brought a more technical, professional, and classical approach and style to the rock genre. Randy’s playing and genius in applying guitar scales were unique. Randy was very passionate in his playing and rooted and grounded in music theory, and the list goes on. In light of all the rock’s guitarists, none has ever moved, motivated, inspired, and has been more beloved by an industry than Randy Rhoads. Tragically on March 19th, 1982, Randy was killed in a plane crash, cutting short his life and his guitar genius. His tragic death left a GAPING VOID in the rock world of that day, which has NEVER been filled. The countless daily thoughts of Randy’s fans and admirers ponder and wonder, oh… what could have been, and why him? They continually ring throughout the music world even today, 43 years later!! Unlike the majority of all rock guitarists in that filthy industry, arrogant, proud, haughty, narcissistic, and lewd, Randy was very different.

His unique and humble personality has stood out in a narcissistic and opportunistic industry, and that has left a greater legacy than the genius of his wondrous guitar playing.

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In the later months of his life, Randy became highly admired and respected not just for his playing and total professionalism, but for being the complete opposite of those in the rock industry and world. As a 14-year-old boy, that is what I admired the most about Randy. I could identify with him on that. Randy was humble, kind, caring, and considerate, and totally not a poser. He was – as silly as this might sound to some - a role model in a godless and decadent world which kids so desperately wanted. He loved to teach guitar and loved his family very much. Many have been greatly influenced by Randy, not just for his playing but for the kind of person that he was. His unique and humble personality has stood out in a narcissistic and opportunistic industry, and that has left a greater legacy than the genius of his wondrous guitar playing.

Randy’s upbringing, according to his brother Kelle and his beloved mother, was that of a strong “Lutheran” Christian rearing, and after years of rebelling against those foundational teachings from his youth, Randy’s conscience was beginning to convict him of being a part of that lifestyle.
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It has been told by many, including Randy’s mother, brother Kelle, Rudy Sarzo, and Ozzy himself, that Randy in the last year or so of his life wanted OUT of the godless, drug-induced rock industry to further a musical career as a classical guitarist. As told by many, Randy did not drink or do drugs, which is unheard of in that decadent and godless society. It is also said that Randy had become very serious in his personality and that touring with Ozzy had really changed him. I truly believe that the life in that godless industry was beginning to turn his stomach, and he wanted out. I personally know (by personal experience) that at the age of 24 (not that I was ever at Randy’s level or sphere) I could not be a part of it anymore and adhere to my conservative “religious Christian” upbringing. I believe that this is what Randy might have been thinking near the end of his life. What is most mysterious and an important insight is that on the night before Rhoads' death, Sharon Osbourne stated that Randy said to her: "I don't think I want to be a rock 'n' roller anymore". Why would Randy ever make that statement at the height of his fame unless he saw what that industry was all about?  Randy’s upbringing, according to his brother Kelle and his beloved mother, was that of a strong “Lutheran” Christian rearing, and after years of rebelling against those foundational teachings from his youth, Randy’s conscience was beginning to convict him of being a part of that godless lifestyle. Randy’s Brother, Kelle had shared that touring and playing with Ozzy was causing conflict in his mind due to his upbringing. Who knows? Out on the road, away from friends and family, one is more open to evaluating one’s life and what it all means. The big lights of fame and the countless concerts of fans praising you after a while do not seem to satisfy one anymore (Eccl.). There comes a time in one's life that one looks outside of themselves for the TRUE meaning of our existence here in time.

What is most mysterious and an important insight is that on the night before Rhoads' death, Sharon Osbourne stated that Randy said to her: "I don't think I want to be a rock 'n' roller anymore".

One begins to think and evaluate who one is; what is the meaning of life, reflecting on one’s past and upbringing, and in the fear of one’s accountability to Almighty God (Job 28:28, Prov. 1:7). All of Ozzy’s drunken, drug-induced lifestyle, demonic cross waving, and anti-biblical personality had to affect Randy. It went against all that he was taught growing up, and night after night of it must have finally come to a head. It must have been then that Randy shared with Sharon that he wanted out of Rock' n Roll after doing it since his early teens. Many of these private ponderings and thoughts individuals keep to themselves as they wrestle with them in their hearts, ever seeking to justify them or objectively condemn them. If this was the case with Rand,y I do not know, it might have been. Whatever the case with Randy, there was a change taking place in his life, and people saw it. The rest, unfortunately, is a great mystery, and that is what hooks people till this day about Randy Rhoads, the countless thoughts of the unknown, and the thoughts of what would have been.

One begins to think and evaluate about who one is; what is the meaning of life, reflecting on one’s past and upbringing, and in the fear of one’s accountability to Almighty God.

The thought that I want to share about Randy’s death’s anniversary is that no matter who we are or what we are or the manner of our living, whether good or evil, in the end, we ALL will give an account to our Creator on that Last Day (Matt. 7:21-23, Rev. 20:10-15). Almighty God is perfectly RIGHTEOUS in ALL that He allows and does not allow in this fallen world (Gen. 18:25, Rom. 3:5). Whether Randy Rhoads had a saving relationship to Jesus Christ in spirit and truth at the end of his life is unknown (John 4:24, 14:6, Acts 4:12, Rev. 21:27). Tragically Randy’s followers on this 42nd anniversary all will picture him to be in “heaven”, a “heaven” which is after THEIR OWN subjective fallen design and delusional reality. My dear friend, it is IN DEATH that our ETERNAL sobering summons to stand before our ETERNAL RIGHTEOUS Creator Almighty God to give an account for what we have done in our bodies in this fallen world is called (2 Chron. 19:7, Eccl. 3:17, 12:13-14, Heb. 9:27). We do not want to pretend with our fallen delusional reasoning that we in our own deeds are ABSOLUTELY PERFECT and RIGHTEOUS to stand before our Creator. For who is there that EVER lived (virtuous or vile) that has NOT TRANSGRESSED against Almighty God's ETERNAL PERFECT RIGHTEOUS ABSOLUTES (John 3:36, Rom. 3:23)? My dear friend, REALITY is desperately needed in this hour and day, for we will all give an account, maybe even tonight perhaps to Almighty God (Rom. 14:12, 1 Peter.4:5). We do not know when our hour will be at hand but we must be ready! ETERNITY is always before us (Job, 27:8, Prov. 10:2, 27:1, Luke 12:19-20, Rev. 20:11-15)!

Almighty God is perfectly RIGHTEOUS in ALL that He allows and does not allow in this fallen world. Whether Randy Rhoads had a saving relationship to Jesus Christ in spirit and truth at the end of his life is unknown.

Almighty God has made ETERNAL provision in His dear and precious Son Jesus Christ for the transgressions of the ENTIRE world, which includes YOU and ME (John 3:16-17, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 John 2:2, 4:10)! That is the REALITY that we as individuals most desperately need to comprehend and understand. May I, my dear friend, ask you this VERY sobering and pertinent question? How can YOU or I (TRANSGRESSORS of Almighty God’s PERFECT LAW) ever stand before Almighty God our Creator, who is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT (RIGHTEOUS)? How can we EVER enter into His PERFECT and HOLY Heaven (Isa. 53:6, 64:6, Rom. 7:24-25, Rev. 21:27)? My dear friends, we NEVER can (Rom. 3:23). It is ABSOLUTELY HOPELESS without God's PERFECT Lamb (John 1:29, 1 Peter 3:18-19, Rev. 1:5). We are in a horrific and desperate NEED for Divine propitiation and a Savior (Rom. 7:24-25, 1 John 2:2, 4:10). My dear friends, it is when one places their absolute trust IN Jesus Christ that individuals transgressions are forgiven and removed and the RIGHTEOUSNESS of Christ – who died in our stead - is transferred unto us (Rom. 4:5, 5:8)! It is IN Christ where our RIGHTEOUSNESS is found alone not in anything we ever can do (Rom. 7:24-25, 10:2-4, Titus 3:5)!

We are in a horrific and desperate need for Divine propitiation and a Savior.

My dear friends, as millions reflect on Randy's 44th anniversary of his passing and legacy, may we look OUTSIDE of the box of this fallen and temporal world to see the ETERNAL in light of this little temporal life here on planet earth. My dear friends, it is all about ETERNITY, will YOU be ready?

Almighty God is absolutely just in all that He does and allows. He has allowed and used Randy’s tragic death to get people’s attention and to teach us all just how brief, frail, tragic, and temporal our little existence truly is here on planet earth. The question that we must ask ourselves is, will we pay FULL attention? Whether Randy in the last days of his life came to know Jesus Christ as his personal Savior no one knows, but Almighty God PERFECTLY gave him every opportunity to do so, just as He is doing for all alive on planet earth at present (John 16: 8-11, Rom. 2:4). No one will EVER die without having every opportunity to hear the SAVING Gospel of Jesus Christ. For, in the END, it is OUR own personal freewill that will make our ETERNAL decision (John 1:12, 3:16-17, Acts 16:29-31). In the GRACE and MERCY of Almighty God, I have personally made my decision. Though I wrestled with Almighty God for years He wondrously in His ETERNAL love and kindness, gave me some time to beat my drum and to exhaust all of my delusional thinking (Rom. 2:4). In the end, Almighty God showed me how desperately I needed Him and how gracious to me He truly was. I have received Jesus Christ and His ETERNAL saving solution for me - a transgressor and sinner - and I have NEVER looked back (John 1:12, 2 Cor. 5:17-21, Eph. 2:1-10)! How could any look back? You see, I can absolutely identify with Randy's life, not that I ever lived on his level, but our lives were very similar. The lifestyle of that industry may be enjoyable for a season, but there is no way anyone can find fulfillment in it let alone serve Almighty God in it. Almighty God is calling OUT any who will hear His voice and have an ear to hear (Matt. 13:18-23, Mark 4:9). Do YOU have an ear to hear? That is the ETERNAL question at hand.

Almighty God is absolutely just in all that He does and allows. He has used Randy’s tragic death to get people’s attention and to teach us all just how brief, frail, tragic, and temporal our little existence truly is here on planet Earth.

Whatever choice Randy made about his ETERNITY, if he could tell us anything, he would communicate to all that loved him how desperately crucial it is for one to have Almighty God's ETERNAL pardon and redemption found ONLY in Jesus Christ - pro or con (John 3:16-17, 36, 11:25-26, Rev. 20:11-15, 21-22:1-5). My friends, I am sure many will misunderstand this post and be enraged. They will NOT be objective and evaluate it based on the REALITIES of Almighty God’s Word, but it is my sincere desire that at least one out of the millions will consider the WONDERFUL saving grace of Almighty God. For, in the end, that is what this life and brief existence on planet earth is all about! It's up... TO... YOU... to choose. What will it be?

The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

DJP I.F.

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Jan’s global ministry is so impactful as she is one of the world’s greatest voices for end-times biblical prophetic teaching; and in light of her 21-year infirmity, God has used her beyond all she could imagine. Eph. 3:20-21

May this 20-minute testimony be a great encouragement to you as it was for me; to never surrender and to trust in the Lord with all your heart! Your service in Jesus is never in vain. Prov. 3:5-6!

God’s speed for God’s ETERNAL glory and Maranatha 👍💪☝️🙌

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The Two Witnesses: Who They Are and Why They Matter TODAY - Prophecy Update

 

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Fishers of Men - Unto the Chief Musician Music Song Devotion

Fishers of Men

SONG DEVOTIONAL

When Jesus called Peter and Andrew, He gave them a simple invitation:

"Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men." (Mark 1:17)

Beloved, from that day on, they left their nets and followed their Good Shepherd, not looking back. Jesus then began to disciple them, transform them, work through them, and after the cross Jesus used them to proclaim His ETERNAL Gospel for His ETERNAL glory to a lost and dying world.

That same call is for every blood-bought believer today in Jesus Christ, but how many are willing to leave their nets and follow Him? But tragically, not many

When we trust Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are called not only to believe in Him but to follow Him wholeheartedly for His ETERNAL glory and honor. As we abide in Christ, He faithfully shapes our hearts and leads us by His Spirit and His Word in His chosen paths of RIGHTEOUSNESS for His Great Name's sake. Beloved, Jesus' abiding presence is always with us as we share the ETERNAL hope of the cross to this fallen world, which it calls foolishness. For it was on the cross that Jesus' RIGHTEOUS blood was shed, completing the work redeptive work of God. Finally, Jesus' glorious resurrection from the dead freely justified all who place their ETERNAL trust in Him! It is of these ETERNALLY redeemed of the Lord who are now called to leave their nets and follow Him!

Almighty God delights in using ordinary people who have surrendered their lives to Him for His ETERNAL honor and glory. Our strength is not enough, but His grace and power working through us make us useful vessels for His kingdom. As we walk and abide with Him, we will begin to see how precious He truly is and how wondrous and powerful His foolish cross truly is that He has called us to proclaim to this deceived and dying lost world.

The question is simple, my beloved:

Will you leave your nets and follow Jesus? Not as easy as it is asked, is it?

Many today in our last-days world call themselves Christians, but beloved, Jesus calls us to be His learners, His fishers of men, to live under His Yoke, to pick up our cross, to be crucified with Him and to be His abiding disciples who trust Him wholeheartedly, obey Him fully, and follow Him wherever He leads. God help us, dear friends, as we walk with our Faithful and Good Shepherd in His grace and mercy for His ETERNAL glory. Beloved, there is no greater calling in all ETERNITY than to be His fishers of men. Will you leave your nets and follow? Dear friend, if you do, you will NEVER be the same!

KEY SCRIPTURES

• Matthew 4:18–22

• Mark 1:16–20

• Matthew 28:18–20

• John 15:1–8

• 1 Corinthians 1:18

• 2 Corinthians 4:7

• Philippians 2:13

REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. What "nets" is Jesus asking me to leave behind today so I can follow Him more completely and fully?

2. Am I simply a believer, or am I actively following Jesus as my Lord and His faithful disciple?

3. Who has God placed in my life to share the hope of His ETERNAL Gospel with this week?

PRAYER

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for calling me to follow Your Beloved Son. Help me to trust You enough to leave behind anything that keeps me from wholehearted obedience and following You throughout this pilgrim journey. Continue to disciple my heart and make me a faithful fisher of men for Your ETERNAL glory. Fill me with Your grace, courage, and agape love as I share the ETERNAL Gospel with the lost. May my life be a vessel that brings only ETERNAL glory to You until the day I see You face to face.

I ask these things in Your precious name, Lord Jesus. Even so come. Amen.

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A Prophetic Bible Study of Daniel 9:27 with the Two Witnesses of Revelation 11 Added into the Prophetic Equation

Daniel 9:27 with the Two Witnesses of Revelation Added

Daniel 9:27 is always read and studied without the interjection of the MIGHTY Two Witnesses of Revelation; who will wield all power and Divine authority in the first half of the seven year tribulation; after the Rapture of the Church (the Called out Assembly of the Risen Lamb); leaving these Two out of this biblical equation is total folly and will produce a limited understanding of that time; Be objective, biblical, Jewish minded and Dispensational as you read the study below;

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DJP I.F.

Daniel 9:27/ Revelation 11

27 And he (the Prince) shall (will) confirm (mightily strengthen - gabor) the covenant (the pending pledge, agreement between two sides or parties (the Prince to come; the 7th and the Many), treaty of common interest between two; starting the 7 year tribulation period and the 70th week of Daniel) with many (an “abundance” of peoples from all nations (UN?) against Israel for a godless confederacy to destroy) for one week (one week of seven years): and at this same time the Two Witnesses of Revelation will begin their POWERFUL global Divine 1260 day ministry in RIGHTEOUSNESS and set up the Levitical sacrificial system and altar sacrifices which will point back to Yeshua’s RIGHTEOUS Person and Work (the Lamb) and His completed redemption in RIGHTEOUSNESS  - Rev. 11)

and (after the Two Witnesses of Revelation’s DIVINE 1260 day global ministry - Rev. 11:3-7) in the midst of the week, he (the Prince; whose deadly wound was healed; will now be known as, and identified as, the wild beast; who now will be possessed by the Beast of the bottomless pit ) shall (execute the Two Witnesses and Lampstands/Olive Trees of Almighty God and then he will) cause the sacrifice (the act of sacrifice) and the oblation (the offering itself pointing to the Finish Work of Yeshua re-establish by the Two Witnesses), to cease (and in the ceasing of the ways pointing to ETERNAL LIFE through the Lamb Yeshua; shall he now institute his global 666 program, all for the purpose of ETERNAL desolation, damnation and defiance of all of earth’s remaining inhabitants) and for (the sole single purpose of ETERNALLY blacking out all Divine LIGHT of ETERNAL salvation in Yeshua and) the overspreading of abominations (wings of covering and protection of all that is ETERNALLY godless, lawless and ALL of its ETERNAL destructive fruits which leads to ETERNAL DEATH) he (the prince who’s deadly wound was healed and then possessed by the Beast from the bottomless pit) shall (will) make it (the altar) desolate (waste for just 42 months), even until the consummation, (to the end and completion of his very very brief 42 month demonic vain reign of the beast) and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate (that what is to be, will be of all those of this period who rebelled, rejected, were unrepented and receive the Mark of the Beast and aline with full knowledge his ETERNAL demonic godless rebellion and spiritual suicide).

In conclusion;

All of the Two Witnesses of Revelation’s prophetic warnings and Divine Word of this period will be totally fulfilled and confirmed by the return of Messiah Yeshua and the beast’s demise and ETERNAL perdition.

Twenty Five Years After The 9/11 Attacks and the Soon Coming Day of the Lord!

“9/11” will always be remembered as one of the most horrific and catastrophic events ever in U.S. history. Amazingly, this is the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and its nationally changing event! In these last 25 years, America has EXPONENTIALLY changed socially, culturally, morally, globally, technologically, and godlessly for only the worse! It absolutely sobers the mind that such a series of horrific events actually happened in the United States of America, but in doing so it has changed America forever! 

All we had on that first 9/11 was to look optimistically forward and hope that America's best days may only yet be ahead; but looking back today, we can now fully see that such a hope was a total optimist's dream. America that morning was completely and totally caught off guard, and no one, seemingly, could ever imagine that such a day could have taken place here on U.S. soil. The events that followed were beyond anyone’s conception. What transpired on that September 11th morning came as a thief in the night to a sleeping and apathetic nation.

It was a beautiful morning on that Tuesday of September 11, 2001. The sky was a clear blue, and the early autumn air was crisp and cool. While Washington bickered about miscellaneous matters of state, the majority of Americans that day were living out their narcissistic and self-styled lives. New Yorkers and Americans went about their daily grind, oblivious to what would transpire in mere moments.
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Sudden calamity and terror struck at 8:46 a.m in the financial capital of the entire world

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Sudden calamity and terror struck at 8:46 a.m in the financial capital of the entire world. American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center's North Tower. At approximately 9:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 175 hit the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:37 a.m., another group of Al-Qaeda hijackers flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon building. The fourth and final flight, United Airlines Flight 93 - whose ultimate destination was to be either the White House or the United States Capitol building - crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at 10:03 a.m. The heroic efforts of the passengers on board United Airlines Flight 93 prevented even greater devastation and loss. Within one fateful hour, terror, devastation, and infamy had shaken to the very foundations a deaf and blind nation.

The loss of life on this infamous day was astonishing and tallied at 2,993 individuals. How could America have missed all the warning signs and clear evidence that such an attack was forthcoming? The bottom line was that the majority of Americans and our government leaders were overconfident, complacent, idle, sloppy, gullible, and apathetic due to our false sense of security and naivete. These had all given a deaf ear to the countless voices of warning that were sounded forth. The blind eye reasoning for this can be summed up in the old adage: “It will not and can not ever happen to me (us)”.

Global Calamity and Shock and Awe

Today, as the global events and the godless outworkings of base (corrupt) man continue at a “breakneck” EXPONENTIAL growing speed, the stage is being set for the horrific events on the horizon called “The Tribulation Period”, or “The Day of the Lord” (Matt. 24:21-22). The entire world - including America - will be absolutely oblivious to the realities and dire consequences of events to unfold during that time. Ever since the civilization of Babel (Gen. 11:1-9), the world has basically lived in a godless delusion of apathy and subjective narcissism. They have willfully rejected the eternal ordinances of Almighty God and their ultimate accountability to Him. As the terrible calamity of 9-11 overtook, shocked, and stunned our nation, so also will be the commencement of horrific events that are due to transpire in that terrible time called “The Day of the Lord.”

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As the terrible calamity of 9-11 overtook, shocked, and stunned our nation, so also will be the commencement of horrific events that are due to transpire in that terrible time called “The Day of the Lord.

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One of the most sobering passages in the Holy Scripture is from the Book of Proverbs in chapter 1, verses 24-31. This passage speaks about those who willingly reject reality and live in a spiritually/ mentally drunken delusion (Rev. 17:2). When evil and anguish come upon these individuals, they are in a total panic because they have rejected absolutes (reality) and truth (wisdom). The consequences of these actions will be their swift destruction on account of their doings. God’s Word States:

"Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind (a powerful tornado); when distress and anguish cometh upon you. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices" (Proverbs 1:24-31).

So will be the mindset of those during the time when the Day of the Lord commences. These will seek God to render a godless remedy and an unrighteous solution for their consequences and dilemmas. In that day of their calamity, they will still reject Almighty God’s solutions and deliverance. These individuals have no heart for the absolute truths and realities of time and eternity. They are poisoned with bitterness and filled with violence. They possess only a godless, unrepentant nature rooted in delusion, lust, and visions of a temporal (earthly) habitation. They are oblivious to their eternal destiny and will not repent of their godless transgression and be saved, even after all these horrific tribulation events transpire on the earth. (Isa 24; John 3:17-19; 2 Thess. 2:11-12; Rev. 9:20-21; 16:9).

The Day of the Lord!

The “Day of the Lord” is an ongoing theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The exact phrase “Day of the Lord” is mentioned twenty-eight times throughout the two books. Moreover, the phrases “In That Day”, “The Day” and “The Great Day” also refer to the “Day of the Lord” and are mentioned over seventy times throughout the Old and New Testaments. The underlying theme of all of them is the judgment of God.

This Day will commence directly after the Rapture of the Church, which will leave the inhabitants of the earth - especially America – bewildered, astonished, and horrified. Following the removal of those who have a saving relationship to God in reality and Biblical truth, “The Day of the Lord” commences with the signing of a peace treaty with the enemies of Israel (Dan 9:27). This peace treaty (covenant) will be strengthened and enforced by none other than the Man of Lawlessness – Lucifer’s global fascist, the Anti-Christ (2 Thess. 2:8-9). This time is dominated by the darkness of human delusion, godless insanity, and lawlessness (Isa. 2:12-22; Ezek. 13:5; Joel 1:15; 2:1-11; Zeph. 1:7, 14; Zech. 13:1; Matt. 24).

The Word of Almighty God states the warning message that this Day will overtake the whole world, lying in its utter narcissistic unbelieving slumber, as a thief in the night!

"For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape" (1 Thess. 5:2-3).

"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night" (2 Peter 3:10).

Even today, the signs and warning bells are loudly ringing. The shofar (ram’s horn) of alert is piercing into every facet of civilization. While the Biblical evidence is overwhelming, with events transpiring daily, the masses of humanity go about their narcissistic lives with a deaf ear turned to the warning cries of those who comprehend what is coming.

Even now, how true is Proverbs 1:24-31 for those in this day? How will they escape such global calamity? My friend, this is very sobering: they will not (1 Thess. 5:3b)!

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While the Biblical evidence is overwhelming, with events transpiring daily, the masses of humanity go about their narcissistic lives with a deaf ear.

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My friend, today as you hear this message of warning, harden not your hearts to the ETERNAL love and strong hand of deliverance found in Almighty God’s Savior for the world, the Lord Jesus Christ. Make a strong and valiant attempt to be objective about the real reality and true condition of fallen (unregenerate) man. Six thousand years of human history attest to the fact of man’s violent attitude and godless actions. How can man bring about a global utopia from the wretched state in which he exists?

Before the foundation of the world, Almighty God already had the remedy and solution for Adam’s fallen race (Rom. 5:12-19; 1 Peter 1:18-20; Rev. 13:8). The Bible states:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him" (John 3:16-17).

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"Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father" (Gal 1:4).

Oh my Friend, what hope there is! What love divine! What deliverance from the godless ramifications of fallen humanity! Almighty God has a plan and purpose for your life here in time, and a glorious eternal future for you free from the tyranny of sin and the fallen effects of this broken world (1 Cor. 2:9).

As surely as the sun will rise tomorrow, the events of “The Day of the Lord” will take place! Be not a scoffer or mocker of the warnings from God’s Infallible and Inspired Word (2 Peter 3:3).

We have already seen and experienced the horrific events that transpired on September 11, 2001. May we hear with our ears the message and reality of the coming global day of wrath and not dismiss it as foolish hearsay.

Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, as the Holy Scriptures teach? If not, my friend, place your eternal destiny in His ETERNAL hands. He loves you and wants to save you from the wrath to come. My friend, do you have ears to hear God’s call to you? Place your trust in Him today. My friend, on the authority of God’s Word, you will never be the same!
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The Kingdom of Heaven truly is at hand! Maranatha!
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DJP I.F.

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