October 22, 2012
R.W.
Schambach was a renowned minister who I have enjoyed listening to over
the years. I have cassette recordings of his sermons, which I still
love to replay time and again. Pastor Schambach passed on to be with
our Lord on January 17, 2012, but his messages and his legacy still live
on.
Pastor Schambach preached a sermon about an incident that
occurred when he was a boilermaker many years ago. His boss needed a
boilermaker and was unable to get any one of his many other boilermakers
to work an extra shift. He called Pastor Schambach into his office and
asked him to do the job. Pastor Schambach initially refused, but his
employer offered to raise his position and pay him double time, if he would
stay on and do the job, so he agreed to work.
Later that evening,
his boss called him into his office again and asked him to sit down.
Pastor Schambach told him he would stand, "if you don't mind; I have a
lot of work to do yet." His employer said, "Help yourself."
He
asked, "Preacher, does God know everything?" Pastor
Schambach said, "What?" He was startled; he thought it was going to be a
job-related question. His boss said, "Will you just answer the
question?" Pastor Schambach thought about the fact that his boss
elevated his position, was paying him double time and that he is now
asking him an "idiotic" question like, "Does God know everything?"
Pastor
Schambach said, "Of course He does!" Then his boss asked him, "Does he
know whether or not I'm going to get saved?" Pastor Schambach said,
"Oh...I think I will sit down."
His boss said again, "Will you
just answer the question?" Pastor Schambach said, "Oh, not yet. Don't
you see it? You couldn't find a boilermaker to stay and do this job.
The only one you could find was 'the preacher.' Before I answer your
question, I have to tell you that God is giving you your last chance;
don't blow it. You'll never have another chance after this day."
What
a man of God! Pastor Schambach knew instantly that God was giving this
man his last opportunity to receive, or reject God. The Spirit of God
impressed upon him that his boss, among so many other boilermakers working there, could only
find "the preacher" to do the job. Pastor Schambach had the Spirit of
God in him and spiritual discernment to know what God was doing right at
that moment.
Pastor Schambach went on to say during this sermon how he felt the anointing of God
that day and he knew that the Lord had been tugging at his employer's
heart to receive Jesus as his Savior and that his boss, at that moment,
was at a critical spiritual crossroad and his answer to the Lord that
day would be his "last chance."
He answered his boss, "Yes sir, God knows
whether or not you are going to get saved." His boss said, "That's all I
want to know - go back to work. If He knows, then I'm in His hands."
Pastor
Schambach said, "Hold it," but his boss said, "That's all I want to
hear - get back to work." Pastor Schambach responded, "This is my
work! I'm not going anywhere." His boss said, "I'll fire you!" Pastor
Schambach said, "I dare you! God knows whether or not you are going to
be saved, but first, you must be brought to a decision. You will
either accept, or reject; there's no in-between ground. You either
accept Him, or reject Him, and I'm going to bring you there now." His
boss said, "Get back to work!"
Pastor Schambach said, "You just rejected God." His boss retorted, "No, I didn't!"
Pastor
Schambach preached how he wept in his boss's office for about 30
minutes and begged him, crying and praying. His boss told him, "I can't
do it, I can't do it, I can't do it!" Pastor Schambach told his boss
that the Lord has already done it. You only have to come and receive
Him.
His boss said, "What will my friends at the country club
say?" He was a $300,000 a year man. Pastor Schambach told him
somberly, "You're going to let them send you to hell. The country club
won't do you any good after today, when you reject God."
Pastor Schambach said he pleaded with him, begged him to come, but he rejected God; he rejected Him.
His boss said, even sadly, "Preacher, go back to work."
Pastor
Schambach said during his message, "I knew I lost that soul." He said he went back and
finished the job, went home, and got up and went to work at 7 AM again.
He said he was greeted by a lot of men at work. They asked him if he
"heard about the boss?" Pastor Schambach was excited and said, "He got
saved?" They said, "No, man, after he left the plant last night...he
was never sick a day in his life...but he went home and was at the door
of his house, but he had a heart attack and died on the
spot." They said his wife heard him hit the ground and she called an
ambulance when she found him. They tried to revive him, but couldn't
get a response or any sign of life.
The Word of God says, "He, being often reproved and hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed without remedy" Proverbs 29:1.
This
type of message makes many people angry and they might ask, "Are you trying to scare me?" Pastor Schambach's answer to that
question, as he concluded his message, was, "Yes." He went on to say, "Let me do it;
don't let God do it."
This is not generally the type of article I
post on this site. Albeit, as soon as I
opened my eyes, getting out of bed this morning, this preacher and this very message
hit my mind immediately. This is how God speaks to me at times, as soon
as I wake up in the morning, a thought, or even a spoken message is given
to me from an angel of God. I knew immediately this morning that God
was talking to me and I knew exactly what I should post on this page
today. God is talking to someone, or possibly a number of people, as
you are reading this message.
I will beg you, by the mercy of
God, as Pastor Schambach begged his boss the evening before he died and
lost his eternal soul to hell fire the following morning; please receive
Jesus today, the One who died for your sins and mine, who paid the
penalty for all of our sins on the cross. His precious blood cleanses
us from all unrighteousness, if we only receive it. It's a free gift;
it cannot be purchased, we only have to receive it.
This life
is only a moment, compared to eternity. Please don't spend eternity
hell, because of the wrong decision today. Once we receive the Lord as
Savior, He empowers us to live for Him; we don't have to worry about
trying to accomplish anything with our own strength. Won't you receive
Him today? If you haven't accepted Jesus as your Savior, please visit
the How Can I Be Saved page. Salvation is simple - it's only a prayer away. God bless you.
Posted by L A. Posted In : Prophecy
October 21, 2012
Nicodemus visited Jesus at night.You rarely hear these words in connection with Christianity today, "Are you born again?" You heard this question throughout the 70s, during the great Christian revival in the US, more frequently than you ever hear it today; yet these were the very words Jesus spoke to Nicodemus, who came to Jesus at night to hear what He had to say. Nevertheless, these words are central to what the word "Christian" really means.
You might ask yourself why Nicodemus visited Jesus by night, in the "cloak of darkness" you might say, instead of during broad daylight. I think Jesus's statement to Nicodemus, recorded in John 3:3, was indicative of Nicodemus's state of mind at the time. Jesus said to him on that occasion, "...truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Nicodemus went on to ask Jesus how a man can go back into his mother's womb and be "born again." At that time, he clearly didn't understand what it meant to be "born again." Paul explained it well when he wrote to the Corinthians about Christianity, "If a man is in Christ (a follower of Christ), he is a new creature; old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new" 2 Corinthians 5:17. Now, doesn't that sound just like being "born again?"
You might also ask yourself, if you are a professed Christian, Am I a "light that is set on a hill (Matthew 5:14)," or, Am I hiding under a cloak of darkness?
John 19:39 tells us that Nicodemus at first came to Jesus by night, obviously pointing to the fact that once he became truly converted (born again), he was no longer ashamed to be associated with Christ Jesus during the day.
Why are we, Christians, referred to as a "light that is set on a hill," the "salt of the earth," "witnesses," etc? We have been called to live separate from the world, as we live in this world, in order to win souls. If we live no differently than the rest of the world, how can we be the "light" Jesus spoke of? Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its savor, how can it be salted? It is therefore good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men" Matthew 5:13. If Christians don't live as Christ lived, we will have no effect in the world.
The message here is, Don't call yourself a Christian if you do not emanate the love of Christ. 2 Timothy 2:19 says, "The foundation of God is sure, having this seal: the Lord knows those who are His (disciples). Let every one who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."
There isn't much time left to do the work God has placed us here to do, be witnesses - examples to the world. Will we stand up and walk with Christ like honorable men and women of God, or "hide under the cloak of darkness?" The Lord knows those who are His. God bless you.
Posted by L A. Posted In : False Prophets
October 21, 2012
A
major 6.6 earthquake hit Vanuatu on Sunday, October 20, 2012, at 23:00:34 UTC, at a depth of 35.6 km
(22.1 mi). Two major (>5.9) earthquakes have hit in less than three days. The
graph below demonstrates just how much earthquake activity has climbed
in the last year and a-half.
Jesus said these
signs would appear before He returns, "Nation
will rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom, and there will be
famines, pestilences and earthquakes in various places" Matthew 24:7. "There will be great earthquakes in various places, famines and pestilences and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven" Luke 21:11.
Jesus also said, "When you see these things, know that it is near (His return), even at the doors" Matthew 24:33.
The graph below shows the drastic
increase in earthquake activity
between 2010 and 2011 (look closely at the 2011 increase on the graph
near the right border).
Source: www.dlindquist.com
Posted by L A. Posted In : Earthquakes
October 20, 2012
Henry KissingerNew York Post columnist Cindy Adams quoted Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State, as saying, "In 10 years, there will be no more Israel."
The
elite bankers, in part of their bid to control the nations
economically, have aligned themselves with Middle Eastern oil magnates. Since most of the world's oil is controlled by Muslim nations, who hate Israel, the bankers have conspired with them to rid the world of Israel, in order to appease those who have what they want - "black gold." It's all about money and control.
The world's top leaders and dignitaries obviously don't have a clue about
what the Word of God has already said about Israel, God's firstborn! Either that, or they don't care, since money is their God.
It has been said that over 650 Bible prophecies have already been fulfilled. I don't know about the exact number, but I do know from having studied the Word of God throughout my lifetime, that most Bible prophecies have already been fulfilled and comparatively few
have yet to be fulfilled before the end of the age.
It baffles me
how anyone who claims the slightest degree of intelligence can see that so many Bible prophecies have already been fulfilled, yet still believe the few prophecies concerning Israel's salvation and continuity on earth will fail. How
ignorant. This reminds me of a couple of other scriptures, "Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools" Romans
1:22. "Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer
of this world? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 1
Corinthians 1:20.
It appears Kissinger knows something, a plan, that the rest of us aren't privy to yet. I'm not really concerned about their plans for my friends in Israel, because I know what God has to say about the matter. Kissinger's statement, nevertheless, further substantiates that we are truly living in the last days.
Ezekiel 38 describes how the northern kingdom (Russia) will come against Israel with their allies, Persia (modern day Iran), Ethiopia and Libya, in the "latter years." This, my friends, could happen at any moment. There has never been an alliance between Russia and Iran, as there is today!
The Lord's return is so near. Are you ready? Will He say, "Well done, good and faithful servant (Matthew 25:21)," or "Depart from Me, you who work iniquity (Matthew 7:23)?" If you aren't ready, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website. salvation is easy - it's only a prayer away. God bless you.
Posted by L A. Posted In : Prophecy
October 19, 2012
Anti-austerity protestors turned violent on Thursday, as they hurled petrol bombs and stones at riot police. Two of Greece's top unions called for a general strike, which brought the bankrupt nation to a standstill. The citizens of Greece are reeling from government cutbacks, loss of income and jobs.
Petrol bombs exploded across streets and very near to riot police, as large crowds became violent during the general strike, which was the second major walk-out in three weeks. About 40,000 protesters marched in Athens to show EU leaders that pension and wage cuts will only make matters worse economically during their now five-year recession.
A 65-year-old protestor died of a heart attack and another three were injured. Police fired teargas into the crowds after violence broke out.
"Enough is enough. They've dug our graves, shoved us in and we are waiting for the priest to read the last words," said Konstantinos Balomenos, a 50-year-old water utility worker whose wages were cut in half to 900 euros, and who also has two unemployed sons, reported Reuters.
Within the last two years, violent protests have erupted in Britain, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, America, Germany, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Afghanistan, Iran, China, Kenya, Yemen, Chile, Haiti, Nigeria, England, South Korea, Ireland, ...the list likely goes on. These are just a few countries I came across today on the internet.
The Word of God tells us, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" Proverbs 16:18. The nations have catered to politicians whose pockets are bursting full of money and waste follows them everywhere. At the same time, the poor and middle class have languished for lack of employment, high taxation and now austerity measures in efforts to try and salvage crippled, bankrupt nations all over the world.
The other factor destroying the nations is that mega-bankers, elitists, are actually manipulating a global crisis, so they can establish a world monetary system, enslaving the populations by control and manipulation.
The Word of God also tells us that the economy of this world will collapse, which we are seeing come to pass right now, "They will cast their silver in the streets and their gold will be removed; their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord. They shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels, because it (wealth) is the stumblingblock of their iniquity" Ezekiel 7:19.
A commercial agriculture expert who worked in the industry for 30 years wrote an article online about upcoming food shortages, which will occur sooner than most people realize. This article was posted on Rense.com - very interesting. He brought out the fact that Americans used to store a great supply of grain in elevators throughout the US, in the event of shortages due to natural disasters, etc. He
said the food supplies have been used for other purposes and have not
been replenished, so when food shortages hit the United States, they will hit
hard and fast.
There is one hope for the world and that is the Lord. The Word of God says that He will return and establish His righteous kingdom in the latter days, and we are living in the last days right now. Are you ready for the Lord's return? If not, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page. Salvation is easy - it's only a prayer away. The eternal consequences of our choice in this matter lies directly ahead. May you make the right choice. God bless you.
Posted by L A. Posted In : Protests and Riots
October 18, 2012
The Word of God says, "The thing that has been is that which shall be, and that which is done is that which shall be done, and there is no new thing under the sun" Ecclesiastes 1:9.
If you have ever read the book of Esther in the Bible, you already know that a man named Haman was given a very high position in the Babylonian kingdom; in fact, King Ahasuerus ordered the princes and servants to bow down and give "reverence" to Haman when he passed by.
There was one servant in the kingdom who refused to bow down and give reverence to any man, not even Haman. A Jew named Mordecai, and who also happened to be the uncle of Queen Esther, unbeknownst to the king or Haman.
Haman was so full of rage that Mordecai wouldn't bow down to him that he went straight to the king and asked permission to not only kill Mordecai, but to have all Jews destroyed, young and old, women and children alike. The king granted Haman's petition and sealed the order with his ring, giving his ring to Haman.
Haman was still depressed because Mordecai humiliated him and he wanted to exact vengeance on him. It wasn't enough that he obtained a death sentence from the king, not only for Mordecai, but for all of the Jews in the province. Haman's wife and friends suggested he build gallows to hang Mordecai on, so he would feel better.
Mordecai had previously exposed some conspirators among the king's chamberlains, who were planning to kill the king. He had told Esther the queen, his niece, whom he had raised as his own daughter, and Esther told the king. The conspirators were hanged, but the king had forgotten to recognize Mordecai, or give him a reward.
While Haman was planning to hang Mordecai, the king called for Haman. The king asked Haman what the king might do for someone who should be honored publicly. Haman, thinking the king was referring to himself, suggested that the man be clothed in the king's own royal apparel, be set upon the king's own horse and paraded through the streets of the city. The king delighted in Haman's idea and told him to quickly take the apparel and go do this very honor to Mordecai the Jew!
Haman did according to the king's commandment, then went home crying with his head covered. Not only that, Esther revealed to the king that it was her very own uncle and her own people that Haman sought to destroy.
I have condensed this story, but in the end, Haman and his ten sons were hanged on the gallows meant for Mordecai, and the king granted that Mordecai receive the grand house of Haman. He took the ring back that he had given to Haman and he gave it to Mordecai. All of the Jews were also spared, but their enemies killed, by order of the king.
"Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it, and he who rolls a stone, it will return upon him" Proverbs 26:27.
Do we not see the same evil spirit of Haman working in Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran, and Muslims throughout the world today, who have set out to kill and destroy Jews and Christians? It is the same spirit which has been present in the world from the days of Haman even to present day Ahmadinejad.
The Word of God goes on to tell us that in these last days a world dictator, referred to as the Antichrist (man of sin or son of perdition), will arise and cause everyone to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their forehead (Revelation 13:16-18). The mark represents this wicked man of sin, the Antichrist. In this same passage of Revelation 13, we are told that no one can buy or sell without the "mark of the beast," the Antichrist. We learn in Revelation 20:4, that everyone who refuses this mark will be beheaded.
Does that sound familiar to you? You only need to ask yourself who beheads people even now in the world. Muslims! Sharia law calls for the beheading of those who commit certain sins.
The Muslims are waiting for their Mahdi (Muslim messiah), who will cause everyone to be killed who will not convert to Islam (Hadith 9:4), which Jews and Christians will never do! I believe most of us can put two and two together... Mahdi = Antichrist, one in the same.
The Ottoman Empire (Muslim Caliphate) was officially abolished on March 3, 1924. Those Muslims hated Jews and killed God only knows how many. Hitler conspired with Muslims to kill all of the Jews, annihilate them from the face of the earth. Now, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran, threatens to kill every Jew and wipe Israel off the face of the map. So......the Haman factor continues......but, let's not forget the end of the story!
Throughout the Word of God and throughout history, God has defeated the enemies of the Jews. God's Word never fails - it is eternal. God said, "I will bless those who bless you (Jews) and curse him who curses you, and in you all the families of the earth will be blessed" Genesis 12:3.
Are you on the side of God and His people? If not, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website. Salvation is simple - it is only a prayer away. God bless you.
Posted by L A. Posted In : Antisemitism
October 18, 2012
A
major 6.1 earthquake hit southwest of Srangani, Philippines on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 04:42:31 UTC, at a depth of 337.4 km (209.7 mi). The
graph below demonstrates just how much earthquake activity has climbed in the last year and a-half.
Jesus said these
signs would appear before He returns, "Nation
will rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom, and there will be
famines, pestilences and earthquakes in various places" Matthew 24:7. "There will be great earthquakes in various places, famines and pestilences and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven" Luke 21:11.
Jesus also said, "When you see these things, know that it is near (His return), even at the doors" Matthew 24:33.
The graph below shows the drastic
increase in earthquake activity
between 2010 and 2011 (look closely at the 2011 increase on the graph
near the right border).
Source: www.dlindquist.com
Posted by L A. Posted In : Earthquakes
October 16, 2012
A 15-year-old girl was sentenced to 60 public lashings in Mali under Sharia law for speaking with men in the street. The public whipping took place in Timbuktu at about 11 am Monday local time, next to Independence Square.
Next to "Independence Square;" what a mockery and an outrage!
The Mali government defended its actions by reporting that the girl was warned five times. Imagine that, since the government supposedly warns this girl five times, they "have a ticket to torture her!" Of course, the men received no punishment for talking to the girl.
This is torture, plain and simple. Lashings under Sharia law are administered with a leather strap with metal inserts. This type of lashing leaves horrible scarring and causes immense pain. It is a wonder that anyone can even survive such pain. It has been reported that people pass out because of the horrendous pain, but that would only be a temporary blessing.
The manner in which our president and Hillary Clinton "hob-knob" and party with Islamic diplomats, presidents, kings and prime ministers of Sharia countries, such as Afghanistan, Mali, Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, etc, is absolutely disgusting and despicable! The fact that the United Nations allows any one of the many nations, which practice Sharia law, membership - in good standing no less - is worse than disgusting and it only shows how useless the United Nations is; which is why I commonly refer to it as the "UUN."
Our government leaders and the United Nations should be outraged, condemn and disengage themselves with all nations that practice such barbaric torture! Unbelievably enough, this is just mild compared to the stonings, beheadings, dismemberment, etc. To add abominations to the injury, they are teaching children to cut peoples' heads off, etc. Their youth are growing up to be as barbaric as the adults in those nations. How tragic.
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, in fact, warm up to Muslim "diplomats" and cater to them, as does the United Nations delegates, because they (Muslims) have oil, and clout because of their "liquid gold;" it all boils down to money. Our nation, the US, could be producing our own oil, but there is a conspiracy to purchase it from these other nations, which is just another elitist New World Order agenda instigated by the bankers in our nation and throughout the world. The bankers cater to the oil giants for money and resources and they could care less who these Muslim nations torture in the name of their "god."
This is the type of conspiracy that will eventually bring about a dictatorial world government, which is revealed in the book of Revelation and other scriptures. This world dictator is named the "Antichrist" in the Bible, and if you think lashings and beheadings are cruel, you haven't seen anything yet.
Jesus said, "Then there will be tribulation such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be" Matthew 24:21. That means, literally, that it will be worse than it was during Hitler's holocaust, Stalin, Ivan the Terrible, you name it.
There are even "religious leaders" today who despise this message, this warning to the world that the Antichrist will come and that the world is headed for the worst tribulation and wrath of God ever poured out on the face of the earth, because of profound evil in the world.
Jesus was actually crucified because of the truths He spoke; Daniel was thrown into the lions den; John was boiled in oil for his message. God has commissioned me to "sound the alarm" in these last days and that's what I must do, until I leave this world.
Are you ready to stand before God and give an account of the life you have led on this earth? Jesus died and shed His precious blood for our sins, cleansing us (those who repent and receive Him) from all unrighteousness. If you haven't received Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website. Salvation is simple - it's only a prayer away. God bless you.
Posted by L A. Posted In : Crimes Against Humanity
October 14, 2012
Hundreds of starlings died when they rammed head-on into a motorist's car in Sattledt, Austria.
"It was like something from the movie, The Birds. It was as if they meant to hit them," said a fellow motorist who witnessed the tragedy.
Experts said the impact was about 90 miles an hour, reported AustrianTimes.at. "It was gruesome. They were stuck to the car and in the radiator grille and all over the road," said the driver, Andreas Chiste.
One said, "They may have made a wrong turn;" but you have to ask yourself, since all of the birds, fish and animals have been dying in mass numbers since the end of 2010, is this really just a "wrong turn?" How often do large groups of birds just dive into things and kill themselves?
No, I'll go with Hosea 4:3, "The land will mourn and everyone in it will languish, with the beasts of the field, the fowls of heaven, yes, the fishes of the sea will also be taken away."
I believe God is populating heaven with these precious creatures, who are languishing and dying on this wicked earth; and I believe this world, as we know it, is swiftly coming to an end, just as the Word of God tells us it will. Are you prepared to face God and give an account for the life you have lived while on earth? If not, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website. Salvation is easy - it's only a prayer away. God bless you.
Posted by L A. Posted In : Animal Deaths
October 13, 2012
A
major 6.7 earthquake hit Papua, Indonesia on Friday,
October 12, 2012, at 00:31:30 UTC, at a depth of 24.7 km (15.3 mi). This
is the third major earthquake that occurred in the last four days. The
graph below demonstrates just how much earthquake activity has climbed in the last year and a-half.
Jesus said these
signs would appear before He returns, "Nation
will rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom, and there will be
famines, pestilences and earthquakes in various places" Matthew 24:7. "There will be great earthquakes in various places, famines and pestilences and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven" Luke 21:11.
Jesus also said, "When you see these things, know that it is near (His return), even at the doors" Matthew 24:33.
The graph below shows the drastic
increase in earthquake activity
between 2010 and 2011 (look closely at the 2011 increase on the graph
near the right border).
Source: www.dlindquist.com
Posted by L A. Posted In : Earthquakes
