This is the second sermon in the series, as the Holy Spirit points out basic truths to us in this day and hour.

WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS?

Jesus asked the disciples who the crowds following him said that he is. They replied, some say you are a prophet, some say you are John the Baptist, some say that you are Elijah.  Jesus said, “Who do YOU say I am?”  Peter answered him simply, “You are the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of God.” Jesus said, “You have this wisdom from the Father.” It was not Peter who brilliantly figured it out; it was revelation from God, and it was true. Jesus said, upon this rock (upon this truth) I will build my church, and he has done so. He is the Messiah, the Savior.  He is the Christ, Lord of All, and he is the Son of God, and God himself in the flesh. This is basic doctrine.

The Apostle Paul understood that the sacrifice of God, as he allowed himself to be killed for our sin, was too great for only the Jews. It must be for all of mankind, and indeed it was. The world was changed by the understanding of Paul. He was taken to prison in Rome and died there, but later Rome, from whom the Jews deeply desired their freedom, was converted to Christianity and became followers of Jesus. So, the understanding of Paul brought great changes in the world. Jesus was right in all that he did and said. He did not rescue the Jewish nation from Rome because something much greater was at hand and indeed, was necessary, which was the rescue of mankind (including the Jews) from our sin. Jesus alone was qualified to pay the penalty for our sin, to redeem us from the enemy of God and mankind, and he did so. Then, he converted Rome, so Israel could have trusted him and received him as their Messiah, if only they had asked the Father about this.

Now comes this day and hour. Serious times are upon us; the world is in deadly peril, such as she has never faced. Do you see the signs of the times? Do you see the gathering of the tares, as the wicked unite together across the world to come against God’s will and to make this earth their own? Man rejects God and the consequences are swiftly coming upon us. Why are our children so brainwashed by godless men in the schools and government? Liberty is in grave danger.

Do you see the signs of the times? Do you see the warnings of nuclear disaster that the Holy Spirit has clearly pointed outin 2011? I can think of three warnings: the first was after the tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011, and the radioactive threat which arose because of the leaks in the nuclear power plant there. The second warning happened in Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA, when a wildfire brought danger to the door of the nuclear power plant where radioactive material was stored in barrels above the ground. If they had been ignited, and they nearly were, what would they have put into the atmosphere for those living nearby, or far away as the winds carried the danger?  The third warning occurred in Virginia, USA, when a nuclear power plant was shut down as a precaution because of the threat from Hurricane Irene, though it did not reach it. The Holy Spirit said at the time that this was the third warning in a very short period of time.

What did he say to you about it? Did you know these warnings were present and before mankind? What did Jesus say to you about these events? Do you realize that nuclear disaster is coming, it is at the door? We have been warned, and it will come to pass. Who do you say Jesus is? If he is the Messiah, your Savior, if He is the Lord and the Bridegroom, then do you hear him? Do you recognize that the Father is engaged in a great battle over good and evil? Who do you say Jesus is? Do you mouth religious words about Jesus, like the Laodicean Church, but with no power, no personal understanding from Jesus about events around you, nor relationship with him, as a friend, a servant, a Bride?

Paul’s understanding about Jesus changed the world. What do you understand? One thing that you must understand, says the Holy Spirit, is the seriousness of the struggle. The evil one is just that: evil. He is brutal, he is viciously determined to destroy mankind, one by one, and on a large scale. In the book of Revelation it is revelaed that 1/3 of the world will  be destroyed. Satan looks for the most suffering he can inflict so that the Father’s tender, loving heart will be wounded, and mankind destroyed and undermined in his eyes.

The enemy knows well how blind and fallen mankind is, and how the religious do not see the signs of the times nor hear the Holy Spirit, nor see that the world is bring pulled to death and destruction, day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute. Satan sees disaster very close at hand, and he knows it well, for he has worked tirelessly to set events in motion that would lead to large scale suffering and destruction. Where is Jesus in the midst of this? Do you know what He is doing and where he is moving? Do you see and understand the fulfilling of Scriptures that is happening before our eyes? What has Jesus said to you about it?

We sang a song to Jesus at church recently. It is called, “I need thee every hour”. The Holy Spirit said that is this exactly accurate, except it should be “I need thee every fifteen minutes”. We need Jesus like we need the air we  breathe. We need to hear him, we need him to lead us, we need his wisdom and understanding, we need his help in every way to overcome the wicked one with whom we are at war. This is not religious rhetoric, this is literally true. If you cannot hear Jesus, do not know him, nor his Father, your Creator, you are in deadly danger, along with your family, your nation, and the nations of the world. You must get these truths and understanding from Jesus himself. Peter did. Paul did. You can. (This does not mean that you cannot learn from others, or from the Scriptures, but you must know Jesus’ voice and hear him and be able to ask him anything and hear his answers.)

Signs of the times are all around us. Do you see the sign of the times with the uniting of communism? Not only is there a new and fresh union in the communist nations across the world, such as Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and others, but they have their eye on America itself. Communism is a social system that rejects God and puts man in charge. Wasn’t this the state of things at the Tower of Babel? Man decided he did not need God, and that he would build his own world, his own tower, his own great city, and “make a name for himself”.  And so it is now. Who is behind this rising of communism/socialism, this gathering of power on earth, rising to oppose America and the freedom we have? It is Satan himself, the one known as the Great Dragon, the enemy of God and mankind. Have you seen the signs?  Are you aware that China, North Korea, (and even Iran) have praised the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York, America, and across the world? China and Russia are secretly powerfully encouraged to see this opposition to capitalism within America,  and they are making plans to exploit it in whichever way they can. Danger lies ahead.

Do you see the signs of the rise of Islam? The enemy has worked feverishly behind the scenes to set in motion the scenario in which he can bring his number one weapon to power. Islam will rule the world he assures them, and he promises he will help them to conquer Europe, destroy Israel, and overcome the West, including America. Don’t be deceived. The enemy is filled with fury at the idea of an Arab Spring based on freedom. Rather, he plans an Arab takeover, with Sharia law to be spread far and wide, with violence and destruction the method to reach his aims, including the use of wmd, which is when the nuclear will come into play. What has the Holy Spirit said of this to you? Seek him earnestly and seriously, lest you “go down with the ship”, as you cling to the blind church, the blind guides, leading you to the ditch. The days leading up to the flood, commonly called, “the days of Noah” were filled with violence, and violence is growing exponentially on the earth now.  You must seek Jesus now. Talk to him, and hear from him, and determine who he really is. Is he the Bridegroom? If so, then you must hear his voice. Do not find yourself like the foolish virgins without oil in your lamp, as you listen to more sermons, more Scriptures, seeking more oil, yet never filling your lamp.  There are two groups of five in that parable: one group is the fallen church, represented by the apostle, prophet, pastor, evangelist, and teacher, and the other group are the Believers (the Holy Spirit says they are a remnant, a small portion of the whole) who are not fallen, who hear Jesus and love him and know him as Moses did.

Do you know him as Moses did? He is no respecter of persons. You absolutely can know him well, for you were created to do so. This is a matter of faith. Seek him until you do find him, for he is the one on whom you must pin all hopes.

When Jesus was transfigured, while atop the high mountain with Peter, James, John, Elijah, and Moses, the Father said, “This is my Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.” We must listen today. Though it is the word of God, the Holy Bible is not enough for this day and hour. We need the living Word of God, the present Messiah, the Bridegroom, the powerful and returning Jesus to stand in these most perilous times, when even the elect would be deceived, except that Jesus cannot be deceived, and will show the truth. Who do you say Jesus is? Hopefully, your friend, your bridegroom,  and your God, whom you know and love and serve.

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