I have struggled in even posting this. I am right now in California in the San Diego area studying at bible school. I have this weird feeling and idea that a big earthquake is going to happen here. I am not propheising or trying to fore-tell it but I have told a few people and really we need all be ready at any time if our life is shaken for we need to be standing on the firm rock and foundation of Christ!!
I have spoken to a number of people here in California. I have asked them to reflect on the events of Katrina. And then asked this question. What if you loose everything like to those in New Orleans due to an earthquake? Is the substance of what you hope for, in Christ? Or are you still mired in the substances that the world hopes for?The events of Katrina have temporarily stripped the survivors of their earthly hope. Will it be a replay of the 911 events? Soon there after the people stopped searching for God. These times bring to mind the Scriptures of Amos and Isaiah.Isaiah 14 \tAlas, sinful nation,\tA people laden with iniquity,\tA brood of evildoers,\tChildren who are corrupters!\tThey have forsaken the LORD,\tThey have provoked to anger\tThe Holy One of Israel,\tThey have turned away backward. 5 \tWhy should you be stricken again?\tYou will revolt more and more.\tThe whole head is sick,\tAnd the whole heart faints. 6 \tFrom the sole of the foot even to the head,\tThere is no soundness in it,\tBut wounds and bruises and putrefying sores;\tThey have not been closed or bound up,\tOr soothed with ointment. 7 \tYour country is desolate,\tYour cities are burned with fire;\tStrangers devour your land in your presence;\tAnd it is desolate, as overthrown by strangers. 8 \tSo the daughter of Zion is left as a booth in a vineyard,\tAs a hut in a garden of cucumbers,\tAs a besieged city. 9 \tUnless the LORD of hosts\tHad left to us a very small remnant,\tWe would have become like Sodom,\tWe would have been made like Gomorrah. 10 \tHear the word of the LORD,\tYou rulers of Sodom;\tGive ear to the law of our God,\tYou people of Gomorrah: In ChristJeff
Hmmm I know after the hurricane thing San Francisco has been on my mind. I'm not speaking this in the name of the Lord but none the less San Francisco has been on my mind.
Hi GregThis verse came to mind when I read your post.“As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.”(Prov. 25:25, KJVS)The opposite is also true. When a tragedy strikes there is an immediate application to our own condition; what if that happened here, or something similar.There used to be a gospel tract called 4 minutes. It was against the background of a nuclear alert and the question was 'what would you do if you knew you only had 4 minutes...?' One said he would play Mozart, another would read a poem, another would phone his mother to seek reconciliation... and so on. The punch line was a lady who when asked this question said; "I would do just what I was going to do anyway; 4 minutes is plenty of time if you're ready".I'm not saying there will not be a major earthquake across the San Antonio fault; there will, statistically. But why would God tell you this? On the other hand we do have an enemy who loves to unsettle the saints with 'rumours' from one place or another. This is enough time and enough grace for all that God wants you to do today; 4 minutes is plenty of time if you're ready. :-D
I'm deffinately not trying to defend a prophecy that the person that posted it said is wasn't a prophecy but..But why would God tell you this?Made me wonder... Why would God tell anyone anything? Should this be another thread?Edit: Here is the new thread.
Made me wonder... Why would God tell anyone anything? Should this be another thread?There are hints of this dropped here and there :-( And would think that He tells us plenty, but perhaps our ears aren't listening to what He is really saying... maybe you are right, another thread...Liked that 4 minute observation
Brother Greg, Lately I too have had a kind of stirring in my Spirit to be ready for something big. Whether it be an earthquake or not I do not know, but GOD is doing a work. About 3 months ago, I listened to a message by Bro. Wilkerson called "The towers have fallen and noone is listening" Afterwards I was completely overwhelmed with a buredn of sorrow and joy and began weeping. This went on for an hour. Please note I am not usually emotional like this, so it was very different. Yet during this time I cried out to the Lord "In your judgement remember mercy" The Lord directed me to a chapter in Isaiah which spoke of the land being shaken, then to a chapter in Jeremiah that was almost verbatim. As I read these, I heard a small voice saying that California would be judged by earthquakes, and I began to weepagain. Now I am not a prophet nor do I claim to be one, yet I do know that GOD will reveal things to people that they may pray or warn others. Our lives are a vapour, and thus may we be all the more zealous to know CHRIST, not so much doctrine, or denominations, but HIM. Then when weknow that we know CHRIST it becomes very easy to take HIM to the world! HALLELUJAH to the king! patrick
They key is the Fear of the Lord and being ready... I like that thought. Thanks!In Christ,Doug
sermonindex, same here! There is a sence.California is my home, I have family there, however I have lived in Iowa now for many years. Eileen
Iowa seems like a safe place... lol.Krispy
maybe even a fire. I live right in the middle of the Santa Monica mountains and I begged the Lord last wednesday to stay His hand.....all around me bone dry mountains loaded with tons upon tons of bone dry wood and vegetation surrounding multi million dollar homes filled with people who could care less about the Glory of God, or worshipping God.we have a intercessory prayer meeting that is down to 3 people in a community of 14,000.later addition/edit: there's a "Sacred Music Festival" going to be held in this town, every kind of music BUT Christian music, I guarantee you IF a Christian music or artist mounted that stage he would be booed off and spat upon. Here's some URL's , one from a Buddhist site telling about this fest, and another about a woman who's new age band will play there, I've prayed for this woman, but.....http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=00000000005,00000001329,0,0,1,0http://wholelifetimes.com/2005/wlt2709/sacredmusic2709.htmlThe reason I added this edit is that the pastor of the work here in this canyon seems to think if he takes a servant role in this fest, that it will witness Christ's love. I don't disagree with that, for I believe every fellow must tend to his God given ministry, but I believe that this ministry will prove fruitless, and to go to these new age gatherings you have to be prayed up becoz you usually walk away with a few unclean spirits clinging onto your back.I am so sick of these new age gatherings and ministering in them, because there is such a anti-Christ spirit inherent within the new-agers....not only anti-Christ, but anti-Christian. One could posit, "well Neil, don't you think you trail some hostility into the event?"no, I don't believe so.You see, any mention of Jesus in this community, and folks get hostile. Which is fine, bless God! to me that's being truly counter-cultural! I mean, I am NOT your typical american evangelical, I consider myself a follower of the Jesus Who said to love your enemies and feed the poor, and prepare to take up your Cross, said implications that you ALSO will get nailed to this Cross......anyway, I don't know what I'm saying except I believe the only way to grow an ekklesia in this type of enviroment is thru prayer, not thru hanging out at an anti-Jesus "Sacred music fest"....now, what was the point of this previous rant, just this......earthquake or fire, I don't know which, but I quake in fear of the coming wrath, the coming Day of the Lord.Now the new-ager's would counter, "what kind of god do you worship that you would be quaking in fear of his wrath, I thought he loved you."to which I would counter, "He does, but He's a just God, but between you all and your moon worship, and your tarot cards and your venus worship, and the rich yuppies and their worship of the golden calf, you have literally sealed the fate of this community."to which they would counter, "what makes you so good?"and I would say, "I'm not, God just blessed me with enough sense to take His offer, take His covenant promise and follow Jesus, the true Prince of Peace, the true Lamb of God."at that point, I'd probably lose them.......no lol.oh well.only eight got into the Ark.
owa seems like a safe place... lol.my sense of American geography has certainly improved since I joiuned SI. :-)
Just to emphaize the point; This is not a prophecy in the biblical sense. It is a perdiction but not in a biblical sense. I do know things will get worse and worse and just being in california and experiencing the way of life etc I believe its a total opposite then New Orleans and I would venture to say that people are even more not prepared.New Orleans is a poorer city with people that neglected God by utter disobidence.California has much more richer cities with people that neglect God out of laziness and lack of need spiritually, ie having all the material possesions.EDIT: sorry for broadbrushing both of those areas but I think you understand what I am trying to get at.We must all be ready to account for God. "This life is a dress-room for eternity, thats all it IS!" -Leonard Ravenhill.
I really believe that we should all be living as if anything could happen at any time and that we are always spiritually prepared. Not that we have to live in fear, but our faith should always be that we are holding onto Jesus for everything and not onto earthly things in any way. Just like that pastor who my husband and arielle are going to visit this weekend. Losing his home and possessions was not devastating (i am sure it was sad) but it was because his priorities were right. Christ was not only first in his life, He was EVERYTHING.I also like the 4 seconds is enough thing too. God is the master planner. He is in control. He has His reasons for everything He does. May we all all learn to lean on Him alone.In Him, Chanin
As I reflect on the recent natural disasters being inflicted on this planet, I am reminded of 1 Thessalonians 5:3: While they are saying, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction will come upon them suddenly like birth pangs upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. I am a mother who has given birth and this analogy is understood well by me. Birth pangs start with a little ache and increase in frequency with the pain increasing gradually until you get a big one that says "PUSH". After the tsunami I wondered where it would strike next and it did, 8 months later in N Orleans. Where there not big earthquakes in the middle east earlier? Perhaps someone can make a list of the big natural disasters that struck our world in the last few years....we might could see a pattern...BTW, I think, too, the midwest considers itself pretty safe, but if God would remove his restraining hand, you might find yourself surprised....you might find your corn inflcted by an incurable blight or rust or who knows? ginnyrose
The Midwest has it's own fault...The Mississippi Valley-"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" In the winter of 1811-12, the central Mississippi Valley was struck by three of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. Even today, this region has more earthquakes than any other part of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. Government agencies, universities, and private organizations are working to increase awareness of the earthquake threat and to reduce loss of life and property in future shocks. The 400 terrified residents in the town of New Madrid (Missouri) were abruptly awakened by violent shaking and a tremendous roar. It was December 16, 1811, and a powerful earthquake had just struck. This was the first of three magnitude-8 earthquakes and thousands of aftershocks to rock the region that winter./ It is reported that the mighty Mississippi flowed backwards during this earthquake.Plus there is a valcano out this way, around Detroit, and one in or very near Georgia, I am told.
Desktop Shortcuts for residents of Quake States.Southern California has been pretty active, from Aug. 31 thru Sept 2nd, or so. Mt. St. Helen keeps seizing up also.Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevadahttp://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Active Global Maphttp://www.iris.edu/seismon/Last 8 days or sohttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.htmlLast 30 dayshttp://neic.usgs.gov/neis/qed/orhttp://www.iris.edu/seismon/last30days.phtml
Hi, I just found this web site tonite, what a awesome site. I was talking with a friend about the timing of Katrina, and he had grown up in New Orleans, he asked me if I knew that it happened when the "celebration of decadence" would have taken place. I felt soething in my heart when he said that, a deep reverence for God. I have never even heard of that "celebration" before, but it reminded me of Lukes end time account in ch.21vs25 "Nations will be in anguish and perplexity of the roaring and the tossing of the sea". I have lived in Calif. most of my life to, I would be scared to death if it was not for Ps.91all. I am here because God called me to be. So, as I did a sreach on that so called celebration I learned it was indeed stopped from happening this year due to the hurricane.Is that God? I would have to say "probaly", why would I think not? God will leave those unprotected who tell Him they want nothing to do with Him. I am a Chaplain for one of the very large disaster relief org. I am forbidden to say anything like that around one of the disaster centers, of course I would not proclaim that to the victims, however, if we as a society want God to protect our cities, our country, it is very clear to me, He said, I will honor those who honor me....Let not your heart be troubled.Carl
World Disaster IndexTest and try everything on that link. But as far as I know, (which aint too far), that site is faithful on the Index. And for some reason, no Article on Katrina....So, test all things, and hold to what is true.
Ya know brother Greg as soon as i saw your post it instantly made me think of this past thread ... :-P Those crazy Puritans, that crazy Dave Wilkerson, and crazy me ...https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic_id=3957&forum=35&start=0&viewmode=flat&order=0Everybody's expecting the big one in Cali, but no one's expecting the rocking of our east coast (NY) ... :-?
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