 In his fifth article in this end time series, Stephen Bennett challenges the readers with the question, "Are you ready"?
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The End 5 - ‘Are You Ready?’
‘But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that the end is near’ Luke 21:20
‘But you, go your way till the end; for you shall rest, and will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days’ Daniel 12:13
I hear the echoes in the street’s everyday - people on phones, people frowning, rushing here and rushing there. The pace of life is now so great. Housing and financial markets are in world crisis; debts are high, fuel and food is too expensive. Human body systems are failing: taxed hearts, fat arteries, confused minds, and tender souls crushing under the weight of the worlds accelerating ways. It’s all getting harder and harder, some people just can’t do it anymore. But humans in the modern world still have to eat, and drive cars, and live in a home. Yet, true peace and rest alludes us still as we all rush about in the human will – trying to make it happen, trying to make it all safe and perfect, in a world that we forget is already fallen and heading for the end.
In the days of Rome the elite had chariots, today nearly everyone has a family ‘chariot’, but the horsepower is fueled by oil, controlled by a few of the elite in the world - mainly in the Middle East. The few are multi billionaires many times over, who in a society of strict religious code, ironically expend their wealth on all things excessive, luxurious and Western. The global masses in their four wheeled chariots continue to pollute the whole world at unprecedented levels, running to and fro at the mercy of the oil barons and the fickle share market economy. But how long can we all live like this? Are we at the end?
Recently in Lakeland Florida USA, there was another high profile, media promoted series of Christian revival meetings. The meetings and its leader had many controversial issues, and it was short lived. However, many people rejoiced and were also invigorated in their faith. The interesting point is that the world watched on TV and the Internet gave unprecedented instant global access to the Christian gospel. The world is again also reminded that the end is actually near - the magnificent gospel will be preached to the whole world and then the end shall come. Yes it will! But is the Church ready for the end? Or are we blurred to the signs of the end by all that we see and do in life?
‘Sign sign everywhere a sign, blocking out the scenery breaking my mind, do this don’t do that can’t you read the sign…’ ‘Signs’ By Five Man Electrical Band 1970. A great old song, and a hooky melody that sticks in your brain forever! We are also told in scripture to be ready for the end, by reading and understanding the signs of the end, as they will let us know when it is obvious that the Lord’s coming is very near. I want to remind you that the end is real, and we must endure and be ready, and not be distracted from this truth in a world spiraling out of control
The lessons are in scripture everywhere about the end and it is wise that we learn them. The end ‘song’ is getting louder and louder as the years pass by, and the melody of the words of Jesus tell us to be ready. It’s a ‘hook’ we all must have in our hearts and minds…are you ready? Now is the time to think about it!
Extract article from the new book by Stephen Bennett - ‘The End – He who endures shall be saved’- Visit www.awesomecitymusic.com for free downloads, resources, and books by Stephen Bennett. Email Stephen at
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