Yes, I Read It

In 1970, a blockbuster book called The Late Great Planet Earth, by Hal Lindsey, came out.  It is basically the author’s interpretation of what is written in the Bible regarding end times and how [then] current events were lining up to indicate the end was near.  I was in the 7th grade and yes, I read it.  As you may recall from my testimony, my fear and curiosity about death and what happens afterward drove me to the book of the Revelation and to all things related.  

Some of the things I read in Lindsay’s book have come to mind lately unbidden.  I would be lying if I told you that world events of late, from weather to politics, haven’t seemed…weird to me.  So, I’m reading the book again.  Mostly because I’m curious about how a half a century of life has perhaps changed my perspective. (Gosh, I hope it has.)  Admittedly, there’s a bit of wonder about whether any of his predictions have come true.  I know that he missed predicting the world population hitting 7 billion by about 11 years.  

No One Knows

All that curiosity aside, Matthew 24:36 is clear.  Now concerning that day and hour no one knows — neither the angels of heaven nor the Son — except the Father alone.  Books such as The Late Great Planet Earth and even the book of the Revelation can leave you hungry to know times and dates.  It’s not gonna happen.  Only God knows.  

What we do know is that we need to be prepared and watching.  And the first step in fulfilling that obligation is to make sure that you have accepted the free gift of salvation offered by our Lord Jesus Christ.  We inherited our sin nature from Adam.  Sin entering the world changed everything.  God hates sin.  He demands a payment for it.  Jesus came to be that ultimate payment for our sin.  He changed everything.  

When you admit that you are a sinner and believe that Jesus came to save you from God’s judgement of that sin; when you ask for forgiveness and commit to living the way Jesus wants you to live, His Holy Spirit will immediately come to reside in you to guide you in this new life.  At that same moment, you become a child of God.

If you felt that draw to believe; if you prayed that prayer to accept His gift of grace and asked His forgiveness, please let me know so that I can celebrate with you.  You can PM me at Lifting Her Voice, Facebook, and  Instagram.