THE GREAT RESET ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE

“The Great Reset” is a term one hears a lot in the news lately.  It is a term being used by those who promote global governance, in times past referred to as the “New World Order.”  The scripture actually tells us a lot about such a time that will occur before the LORD Jesus returns to earth to establish His kingdom.  I personally believe we are witnessing the foundations being laid for that time.

So many of the signs foretold in scripture are converging at such a rapid rate that I believe such a “reset” will happen soon.  It seems obvious to me that President Trump and others of his nationalist mindset have served to impede the implementation of this “reset.”  But it can’t be forestalled forever.  Scripture clearly teaches that it is the LORD that sets up and takes down kings and kingdoms in accordance with His will.  

Daniel 2:20–21 “Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are His: And He changeth the times and the seasons: He removeth kings, and setteth up kings….”

Based on that truth, I believe that God will see to it that rulers, be they presidents, kings, prime ministers, etc., who are crucial to the unfolding of His plan will assume those positions in accordance with His will and His timing.  

According to scripture, this worldwide “reset” will occur during the last seven years before Jesus returns as King of kings.  Scripture informs us that the time allotted to the rule of the satanic leader of this worldwide government is 3.5 years, though he will be rising to prominence and influence prior to that time.  In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul tells us that this person will not be made known until the restraining influence of the Holy Spirit is taken away.  That influence is now present in the world in the person of every Christian that makes up the true church, those that have placed their faith in Jesus as their LORD and Savior.  When Jesus comes to take those believers home to heaven, the restraining power of the Holy Spirit will no longer be present.

When the church has been removed, the spiritual forces of evil will be allowed to have their greatest influence ever since the days of Noah.  Though we cannot identify a specific time in which these events will occur, we can see the signs all around us that identify the season.  I’m going to close by republishing a poem the LORD gave me a couple of years ago.  I pray it will encourage the hearts of believers as we look forward to going home.  I pray it will cause others to think about the truth that is presented in God’s word.  The only reason God has not taken us home yet is because of His longsuffering, his mercy;  He doesn’t want anyone to perish, to suffer the torment of hell.  Is He waiting on you?

2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”  

THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Do you not see

The signs of the times

Foretold by the prophets of old?

Distress among nations

Moral decay

A focus on pleasures and gold.

Sin is abounding

Consciences seared 

God’s word is no longer revered.

His truth is rejected 

Wrong declared right

Accepted by many and cheered.

Deception is rampant

Blasphemy common

Those that are good are despised.

Natural affections

Are being rejected 

We’re urged to support gay pride.

The family unit

Is being destroyed

Marriage has been redefined.

Boys are girls

Girls are boys

Gender a choice of the mind.

Advances in science

Are crossing the bounds

Established by God at creation.

Experiments done

They quickly explain

For man’s good as their justification.

Satellites, lasers

Computers and chips

The powers that be want control.

Agendas prepared

Alliances formed

As Satan’s influence grows.

Most important 

Of all the signs

Declared to be part of God’s plan.

Descendants of Abraham

Isaac and Jacob

Are living once more in their land.

The prophet Ezekiel 

Predicted the rise

Of dusty dry bones from the earth.

The nation of Israel

A home for the Jews

In one day declared its rebirth.

Life is no different 

Than in Noah’s day

He preached and warned in vain.

Mocking and laughing

They called him a fool

Til one day the flood waters came.

One day soon

Millions will vanish

Taken by God to heaven.

Perilous times

Will then ensue

Full of terror, pain and oppression.

Many still try

But it can’t be denied

God’s word is faithful and true.

Turn from your sin

Be born again

Experience a life that is new.

Jesus died

Upon the cross

He suffered for your salvation.

The choice you make

To receive Him or not

Will determine your soul’s destination.

Do you not see

The signs of the times

Foretold by the prophets of old?

Don’t put it off

Accept Jesus today

Become safe and secure in His hold.

MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!!

 

A MEDITATION ON PSALM 64 FOR AFTER THE ELECTION

The application I believe is obvious.  I rest in the fact that God is in control and His purposes will be accomplished. 

Psalms 64:1 ¶ Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

David cries out to God, pleading for Him to hear his prayer and not “let my enemies’ threats overwhelm me.” (NLT)  Again, I can relate.  It is often the fear of the power of our enemy (evil spiritual forces) that can bring us down despite what we know about our Father in heaven and His promises to supply our every need when we place our trust in Him. 

Guzik quoting Maclaren:  “He can but pray, but he can pray; and no man is helpless who can look up. However high and closely engirdling may be the walls that men or sorrows build around us, there is always an opening in the dungeon roof, through which heaven is visible and prayers can mount.”

Psalms 64:2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:

Psalms 64:3 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:

Psalms 64:4 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.

Again, I like the wording of the NLT: “Protect me from the plots of the wicked, from the scheming of those who do evil.  Sharp tongues are the swords they wield; bitter words are the arrows they aim.  They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly.” 

The wording of these verses and those that follow makes me think that this prayer was uttered during the time David was king since the weapons being referenced were sharp tongues and bitter words instead of real swords and spears.  These enemies are seeking to slander David’s reputation as they secretly plot against him.  

V4 “perfect” – The Hebrew makes reference to being “morally pious, upright”; one who is seeking to obey God. 

Spurgeon: “Slander has ever been the master weapon of the good man's enemies, and great is the care of the malicious to use it effectively. As warriors grind their swords, to give them an edge which will cut deep and wound desperately, so do the unscrupulous invent falsehoods which shall be calculated to inflict pain, to stab the reputation, to kill the honour of the righteous.”

Psalms 64:5 They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?

It is true that wicked men joined together find strength in numbers as they make their cowardly evil plans.  They are confident that what they do in secret will not be discovered. 

Psalms 64:6 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.

These evil men pride themselves on their carefully laid plans to accomplish their evil purposes.  They are sure of their ability to outsmart those who might choose to stop them.

Psalms 64:7 ¶ But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.

Psalms 64:8 So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.

What these evil men don’t take into consideration is that God knows all about their evil plans.  In His perfect time, He will intervene and turn their evil plans against them, causing them to flee in fear.

Psalms 64:9 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.

Psalms 64:10 The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

All men that witness God’s action against evil men will stand in awe of His power.  Those that are committed to living right before God will find their faith strengthened and their hearts filled with praise to the LORD when they witness His hand at work on behalf of those that trust in Him.

AN ELECTION MEDITATION FROM GOD'S WORD

Tomorrow is an important day—for our country and for the world.  I personally believe the results of this election will serve as a bellwether of how close we are to the fulfillment of prophecy as foretold for the end times preceding the return of Jesus to establish His kingdom on earth.  Yes, I know that America is not mentioned in bible prophecy—and that’s my point.  If the radical left are put in the position of power, I believe that America will soon fall as a dominant world player and the stage will more quickly be set for the rise of Antichrist and the judgment of God’s wrath.  Although I would love to see the LORD show us mercy and allow more time for those I love who are unsaved to turn to Him in faith and repentance, I know His timing will be perfect and that none will be lost who would choose to accept His gift of salvation.

John 6:37 “All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”

I do not fear what the future holds because I know Who holds the future.  The beautiful words of the psalmist resonate with me.  I pray that as you think about these truths, you too will be filled with peace and stay strong in your faith—whatever the results of the election.

Psalm 34:4–10 “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears….The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.”

Psalm 34:15–19 “The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”

So many of the psalms contain reference to David seeking the LORD, the LORD hearing his prayer, and the LORD delivering him in answer to his prayer.  Why does David express this truth so many times?  Because he knows from experience that God will respond.  Just as He did for David, the LORD makes provision for men and women of faith who are living in obedience to Him, delivering, equipping and strengthening (all from the Hebrew for delivereth) them according to their need.

“Taste and see” is obviously referencing knowledge based on experience, on relationship and intimate fellowship.  If we will submit to the LORD and follow Him in faith and obedience, we will find that He is good.  This is not an if statement; it is a statement of fact.  Fellowship and obedience to the LORD always result in a person being blessed/happy.  What does that mean?  Again, let’s look to Webster:  “….Experiencing the effect of favorable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, as peace, tranquility, comfort; contented; joyous….”

This definition includes the obvious, but it also includes the not so obvious—a feeling of joy and peace because your conscience is clear and you know you are in fellowship with the LORD.  We know that every servant of God will experience times of testing that God allows in our life for spiritual growth, but we can still experience peace and joy through those times if we keep our focus on God’s love for us, knowing that the reward will be well worth the experience.

Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven….”

2Corinthians 4:17 “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight (abundance) of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

In poetic repetition, David emphasizes the truth that the person who fears the LORD will lack nothing that they need, in fact they will lack nothing that is “good” for them.  To fear God is to recognize Who He is and to respond with obedience and reverence in light of that knowledge.  The “young lions” seems to be a reference to those that are not yet mature and knowledgeable enough to be consistently successful in their endeavors at getting the necessary food for growth and sustenance.  Those who seek (pursue, to worship, with diligence) the LORD will be given every good thing needed for spiritual growth and sustenance.  

The LORD is obviously also aware of our physical needs and will supply those as well; however, He is more concerned with our spiritual needs.  The thing to remember is that how we define our needs compared to how He defines our needs may be entirely different.  Jesus taught this truth in the Sermon on the Mount.

Matthew 6:25-33 “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?  Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?  Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?  And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:  And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.  Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?  Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?  (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

God is omniscient; He sees everything done by everybody—righteous and unrighteous.  The LORD watches over His servants with eyes of love and concern for what is good for us.  His ears are always listening for our cries for help in time of need or distress.

It is also true that He watches the wicked with a desire to rid the planet of their wickedness.  Most of us don’t like to hear this truth presented; we would rather hear about God’s love and forgiveness.  God would rather that all men repent and live, but those who choose not to repent will be judged accordingly.  Planet earth will one day be made new and will never again experience the effects of sin.

Ezekiel 33:11 “Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live….”

Revelation 21:8 “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

Isaiah 65:17 “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.”

Note that the righteous will have troubles, but they can always look forward to deliverance; and sometimes that deliverance is taking us on home to be with Him.  The unrighteous can only look forward to worse trouble—an eternity without God.

The psalmist goes on to expand the thought of God’s deliverance of the righteous.  A broken heart or contrite (crushed, bruised) spirit can be caused by someone else or can result from agony of spirit due to your own sinfulness.  I think God’s nearness is evident to His servants in both types of experience.  The nearness of God speaks to me of love, comfort, and sustenance.  Salvation speaks of complete deliverance through healing and forgiveness. 

Scripture tells us that it is only because of the love of God that we can be made righteous and look forward to everlasting life in His presence.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus….”