Easier said than done; prophetically speaking, everything is falling neatly into place. But even for those watchmen and watchwomen who have been diligently tracking the evolution of the prophetic picture, there is a sense of growing unease as the backdrop waxes nothing but ominous vibes. That feeling of being so close yet a long and arduous wait indeed eats into the resilience of members of the Body of Christ, myself included. Exasperation appears to taunt many of us who cling to the Blessed Hope. But the Word of God and the Holy Spirit keeps us from listing precariously!

Romans 12:12 simply but inspirationally enables us to hold fast in these testing times. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” (NIV). Nothing too difficult to digest, even in the midst of a slew of turbulence. Herein can be found the pinpoint relevance of a straightforward passage of Holy Writ that refreshes many who inch toward weariness.

Oftentimes, in these days of bleak outlooks amidst a worsening pandemic across the globe, it is all too easy to be sucked in by prevailing trend lines. Perhaps at times being mesmerized subconsciously by news feeds and what is reiterated on the airwaves sways many into a state of agreement with the dominant narrative – all this to the detriment of our true focus. What should be joy based on the hope mentioned in Luke 21:28 is all too easily swept away by the deceptive gloom perpetrated by the author of confusion.

One area to which many pay scant heed is none other than the Lord’s prophetic timepiece – Israel. The debacle in Afghanistan is closely related to the fulfillment of the alliance of nations so mentioned in Ezekiel 38 and 39. Afghanistan is not just part of the composition of Magog, but the recent booty would probably contribute to the arsenal of the formidable forces bent on crushing Israel. They would ultimately be defeated supernaturally by God. Currently, the opposing forces are as swell-headed as ISIS, who wreaked terror after laying hands on booty left by Americans. They are indeed blinded by this misnomer which would lead to their woeful demise.

Move over Group of 7 Industrialized nations. The buzzword in any future business news reporting would be D ten; this corresponds to the ten Kings mentioned by Daniel the prophet. Such a confederacy would precede the rule of the Antichrist. Australia has been a very active proponent of this upcoming framework of global government. It is, therefore, a matter of time before it truly takes root, warp-speed fashion!

From these two significant developments, we can say with great confidence that our hour of redemption is around the corner. This would be tonic to the many souls feeling sort of overwhelmed by the ceaseless flow of hopeless narratives. There is undoubtedly an inescapable harsh reality that many of the remnant grapple with on a daily basis. It is truly like living on the edge of a sharp knife, at times like hanging on by a mere thread and somehow scraping through – only to go through this harrowing process over again! So much for breathing close to countless sighs of relief.

That form of affliction is the ultimate test of our patience. We wait eagerly for the trumpet to sound and the seemingly unending ordeal to be etched out of memory. As I write, it has not happened yet, but persevere we must. I believe with all my heart that all this patient waiting will be worth it all when we appear at His Judgment Seat!

Prayer is definitely essential because all flesh and that which is created is at wit’s end. When we pray in all faithfulness, we are bringing our petitions to our Creator, who is limitless in resource versus our limitations. This belief in the power of fervent prayer is that which makes critical differences in a planet that has run out of ideas, thereby being prone to deception and delusion by the lawless one.

Take heart, all you who do not back out of the Blessed Hope. The moment all of us have waited for is becoming clearer by the day; it cannot be too long now. Seek His strength to endure the final hurdles.

Yours in Christ

Edwin

Contact me at edwinuk13@gmail.com

Hi there! Are you one of those who has wandered onto the Rapture Ready website, wondering, “What’s this all about?” If so, this post is for you!

First of all, “Welcome!” Second, let me ask you a couple of questions. First, “Have you been so overwhelmed with fear about COVID – all the news coverage, people talking about nothing else for months, lockdowns, masking, the jab — that life is wearing you out? Second, “Are you ready to let all of this go and imagine that life could be so much better?”

If the answer to both of those questions is yes, please allow me to introduce you to the One Who can change your life forever – not only for the better but for the best! His name is Yeshua Ha’Maschiach. Surprised? Were you expecting me to say “Jesus Christ”? Well, I did, actually. Yeshua is His Jewish name; it is what His family and friends called Him when He walked on earth two thousand years ago.

All right, I can hear you. “Oh great – another Jesus freak trying to tell me I’m a sinner and need to repent because the end is near.” Yeah. You’re right. We’re all dedicated to the LORD Jesus, and guess what? We are all sinners! Every last writer on this website will confess that he or she is a sinner who is in need of healing from the wounds of this world. My friend, Jesus is the only One Who can do that. But here’s the thing: He CAN do that! He has done it for all of us here, and He can do it for you, too.

When this writer was searching, as I believe you are right now, my reaction to all invitations to meet Jesus was always negative. Been there, done that!

Having been raised Catholic, I was a pious little girl who wanted to be a nun when I grew up. Hah. Somewhere in my teens, I rebelled and fell heavily away from anything that smacked of God, Jesus, or His Holy Spirit. I also fell heavily on my face for many years, living a life soaked in alcohol.

Then came the day when everything was gone – my family, my friends, everything I had once owned. It was then that I met the real Yeshua for the first time and knew Him to be a real person, not a myth as I had decided previously.

A doctor had referred me to a Christian minister who did counseling as part of his ministry. It was a turning point. Not an instant cure, mind you, but a turning point.

From that time, life became bearable again, but I still wasn’t Rapture Ready.

Years later, even though I had already met Yeshua, I turned to New Age-ism as being a more modern approach to the journey of the soul. In fact, these ideas so intrigued me that I began teaching courses on the writings of people like Eckard Tolle, Deepak Chopra, Teilhard de Chardin, and others. But even while teaching these things, there was always that hole in my soul that wasn’t being filled up.

So, what brought me firmly to Jesus? Well, one day, I decided to finally read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, which I had never done before. And, I would read it with a New Age perspective! Aha! I would finally dispel any notion that Jesus Christ was Who He said He was – God incarnate.

But the day I came to the Gospel of John, Chapter 3, verse 16, everything changed, not only for the rest of my life but for eternity.

I read: “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Something about that verse stopped me cold. I read it again, and then a third time. When I looked up, the air was shimmering. A conviction deep down inside me told me this was true and that if this one verse was true, then the whole of it had to be true, no matter how incredible.

At that revelation, I began to laugh and cry at the same time, falling to my knees and shouting, “Thank You, God! I get it! The Bible is Your Word! It’s all about Jesus.” That day I dedicated the rest of my life to Yeshua Ha’Maschiach, Jesus Messiah, the Christ of the Most High God. That was the day I became RAPTURE READY.

Now, all these years later, I am old. Several times over the years, I have been close to death, and each time Yeshua has been with me in the most tangible way, holding me safe, reassuring me that He has my best interest at heart.

Each time, I responded with this prayer, “LORD, if You want me home with You, I’m ready to go. If You want me to stay, if You have more work for me, I’ll be happy to do that.

Not my will, LORD, but Yours.” Each time, He has given me another assignment, and I have stayed on earth. My assignment in my old age is to write and let others know that He is more real than the people who live in your house. And He is God, the Second Person of the Trinity, fully man but also fully God.

Make no mistake, my friend. Yeshua, Jesus, is Who you have been searching for. He is the answer to every question you have ever asked. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and by His own Word, He is your only Saviour, the one Redeemer Who has paid the price for all your sins and Who washes you clean by His crucifixion, death and resurrection. And while this all sounds mysterious and otherworldly, my friend, it is the best news you will ever hear.

If you are ready to learn more, please keep visiting Rapture Ready. Every writer here has a similar story to tell, and, oh friend, there is so much more to learn about Jesus, the Son of God.

Before you click off, please join with me in a short prayer:

Our Father, Who are in heaven, blessed and honoured be Your name. We pray for Your kingdom to come to earth. We also pray for Your Will to be done here on earth, as it is in heaven, where You are. We thank You for our daily bread and ask that You will provide it daily. And, LORD, please forgive us our debts and trespasses, as we, too, forgive those who trespass against us. And, LORD, let us not be led into temptation today. Please lead us in paths of righteousness instead, and keep us from the Evil One. For Yours IS the kingdom, and the POWER and the Glory, for ever and ever.

Amen.

If anyone reading this devotional has not yet received Jesus as their Saviour, but God has touched your heart by His Holy Word, please email me (amadea649@gmail.com) or find a Bible-believing local church and ask the Pastor what you must do to be saved in Grace. In the meantime, please consider the ABCs of Salvation:

A – Admit

Admit what you have done wrong and ask forgiveness.

Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Romans 6:23 “The wages of sin is death.”

I John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

B – Believe

Believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again as payment for your sins.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.”

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

C – Confess and Choose

Confess and choose to allow God to be in charge of your life.

Matthew 16:24 “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”

Romans 10:9 “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Romans 10:13 “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

MARANATHA! Come soon, LORD Jesus. Come!

Please watch for Ready for The Rapture, Part 2: What Is It?