SERMON - TRUST IN GOD BUT OBEY HIM

Trust In God

But

Obey Him

Part 3

 

 

As Christians it is our duty to serve Him regardless of the events of the day within which we live here on earth and especially when things just might seem out of control. When all seems lost and evil abounds we must keep our faith in Him from faltering and not allow that faith to weaken in any manner whatever. These can be no ‘backsliding’ or seeking out Pastors that preach a ‘feel good’ gospel that is not of God’s Word.

 

There are prophetic events yet to occur that must occur before the end, the Great Tribulation. Those Pastors that fail to point out God’s Word in a truthful manner are not fulfilling the purpose God ordained them to do.  

 

Isaiah 17: ¹ A prophecy against Damascus:   “See, Damascus will no longer be a city
   but will become a heap of ruins.

 

Although Damascus sustained severe ruination in 732 BC, it was not totally destroyed. Isaiah clearly says, that Damascus “will no longer be a city.” This prophesy will ultimately be fulfilled.

 

Jeremiah 49: ²³ “Hamath and Arpad are dismayed, for they have heard bad news.
They are disheartened, troubled like the restless sea ²⁴ Damascus has become feeble, she has turned to flee and panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her, pain like that of a woman in labor. ²⁵ Why has the city of renown not been abandoned, the town in which I delight? ²⁶ Surely, her young men will fall in the streets; all her soldiers will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD Almighty. 27 “I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad.”

 

Many Pastors deny this as having no bearing on End Times but I caution you to understand, God’s Word is true and His prophets did not speak idly as they gave voice to His Words.

 

There can be but two methods of Damascus being brought to total ruination; God’s going against it as He did when He destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah or by man’s hand, a nuclear blast. I am one who believes it will be Israel that goes against Syria and destroys Damascus .

 

If you will recall I delivered an earlier sermon that set forth the names of countries that sought the destruction of Israel . Among those I named was Syria .

 

We are all aware of the stated intent of Iran ’s President to, “eradicate Israel from the map.” Well, Israel is God’s nation and He will see to its safety.

 

Zechariah 12:  ¹ A prophecy: The word of the LORD concerning Israel. The LORD, who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who forms the human spirit within a person, declares: ² “I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that sends all the surrounding peoples reeling. Judah will be besieged as well as Jerusalem. ³ On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves. ⁴ On that day I will strike every horse with panic and its rider with madness,” declares the LORD. “I will keep a watchful eye over Judah, but I will blind all the horses of the nations. ⁵ Then the clans of Judah will say in their hearts, ‘The people of Jerusalem are strong, because the LORD Almighty is their God.’  ⁶ “On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among sheaves. They will consume all the surrounding peoples right and left, but Jerusalem will remain intact in her place.

 

As God’s reveals in His Word, Israel shall be His protected people that will stand against those countries that seek to destroy that great nation. It would be wise of the Jewish leaders to stop all sinful actions within their country as it truly is a nation loved by God.

 

Not only will the military forces sent by countries seeking to destroy Israel be destroyed but Jesus Christ, Himself, will show those countries His mighty powers.

 

In this Scripture we see a forthcoming prophesy.

 

Revelation 19: ¹⁵ Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.

 

The results of His, Jesus’ fury is shown thusly:

 

Zechariah 14: ¹² This is the plague with which the LORD will strike all the nations that fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot while they are still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths. ¹³ On that day people will be stricken by the LORD with great panic. They will seize each other by the hand and attack one another.

 

As I have pointed out there are many events that are prophesied in God’s Word that have yet to take place. We see Iran , calling for Israel ’s destruction even as they seek to gain the alliance of all Muslim nations. Jordan , Saudi Arabia , Syria , Turkey and other countries to destroy Israel .. They have yet to form their alliance to go against Israel though this is the stated goal of all Muslim countries.

 

The events of this day speak to prove the plan that God has for our world.

Even with this being made known in God’s Word we, as God’s servants, must remain on the alert as we seek to further His Word. This is being made more difficult due to the rising tide of those that refuse to accept God as their Maker. It is their purpose to belittle, demean, and cast off against Christianity by any means possible.

 

If we are to prevail against those that refuse to believe and capture the hearts and minds of people seeking truth we must arm ourselves with knowledge and the wisdoms God has set forth in His Word, our Bible.

 

Those we seek question our beliefs but if we establish, as fact, that events of the times wherein we live are foretold in prophesy maybe they will accept our words. Then we can only pray that God will water the seed we have sowed and bring enlightenment to their hearts and minds. With this in mind I will point out even more events that are forthcoming as prophesies in the not too distant future.

 

Ezekiel 25:1`2-14 wherein the destruction of Iran is foretold.

Amos 1:6-10 and Zephaniah 2:4-5 wherein Gaza will be destroyed.

Isaiah 15: 1 and 6 wherein Jordan is to be devastated.

Jeremiah 49: 35:37 wherein Saudi Arabia is to suffer devastation.

 

I ask that you study these Words of God, pray on them asking the Holy Spirit to grant you the wisdom to understand their meaning and trust in God that He has authored a writing which speaks only truth.

 

In ensuing sermons I will seek to tell more of events to come before the Great Tribulation. In the meanwhile you have much to study and learn. As you study, trust in God knowing He will be your guide.

 

(Closing prayer)

 

Almighty God, Ruler of The Universe, we came before You with praises of Your awesome powers. We ask that You accept our worship and our love. You are worthy of all praise and we worship You lone.

 

Father, You have set Your Words out in such a manner as to provoke thought. We study Your Words and seek to understand all that You have told us. Lord, please enlighten our minds and grant us the knowledge and wisdom to tell others of the things that have passed and the things to come. As Your children we shall sow the seed of Your Word and know that if we do the job You have given us You will decide just who is to be blessed and made one of Your servants.

 

Father, if we are to face the many events spoken of in Your Word as End times and Tribulation, grant us the strength to face them in such a manner as to bring others into Your service. Lord, steel our hearts and minds so as to allow us to be strong in Your service. Be with us O Lord and see us through to Paradise .

 

Father, we ask that You shower Your blessings on all Your children and send Your angels to protect them from the horrors of things to come. Bless those in the military, those charged with seeing us safe and all You choose to so bless.

 

We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who is One with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever,

 

Amen, amen and amen.