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It’s Not God’s ‘Hatred’ For the Lost World That Drives Bible Prophecy… It’s The Love of God – By Terry James - https://harbingersdaily.com/its-not-gods-hatred-for-lost-world-that-drives-bible-prophecy-its-the-love-of-god/
One of the most false and cutting accusations launched at the belief that the Bible teaches a person cannot lose his or her salvation when truly born again (John 3:3) is: “If you believe once saved, always saved, you are saying people can live any way they want without fear of punishment.” Or so the line of condemning criticism goes. The absolute assurance of eternal security, of course, engenders no such thought within the mind truly regenerated by the saving power of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that the Lord convicts His children in their spirits, and that habitual, unrepented-of sin will result in severe penalties–even physical death, in some cases. The Heavenly Father’s patience is longsuffering, but it is not infinite. A person who is a child of God cannot sin without severe repercussions if repentance isn’t forthcoming. But, that person will never be kicked out of God’s family. Never. A kindred sort of accusation is thrown at those who believe in the pre-Trib view of Bible prophecy. The pre-Tribulation view, of course, is the one those of us here believe God’s Word teaches. It is the view that Jesus Christ will call all who are born again to Himself before the Tribulation, which is the last seven years of history leading to the Second Advent (Rev. 19:11). The angry diatribe against the pre-Trib Rapture view–by even genuine Christians, in many cases–usually goes something like this: “People like you, who believe that the Lord is going to rapture them before the Tribulation, think you can live however you want, because you think and teach falsely that you are going to be rescued before God’s judgment and wrath fall, no matter what.” The non-Christian accusers have their own version. It goes something like: “Christians who believe like that don’t care anything about making the world better. You even hope for things to get worse and worse. You wish for earthquakes, famines, pestilence, war in the Middle East, and for Armageddon to hurry up and get here so you will go to your pie in the sky, and watch the rest of us get ours.” Although the first criticism is absolutely not true, I have to admit that, regarding the second, too often I’ve sensed–even heard–such sentiments from some of those who believe in the pre-Trib rapture. And, it is entirely the wrong attitude for the Christian to hold. There are no excuses for wanting the Christ-rejecting world of nonbelievers to be the recipients of God’s judgment and wrath. It is only by God’s unfathomable grace that every one of us isn’t headed into that time of unprecedented horror. No matter how–to use Lot’s King James Version word–“vexed” we becomes by the debauched, debased actions of the lost world around us, our job as Christ’s children–His representatives here on earth–is of a completely different nature than wanting to see them “get what’s coming” to them. The changed nature produced by being born again into God’s eternal family should make you and me do just the opposite of wanting them, in our vexation, to get what we see as coming to them. The Christian whose spirit is attuned to the Holy Spirit’s desire for the lost doesn’t want to see them “get what’s coming to them” either during the Tribulation or upon death. Rather, we want to do all within our power to keep them from having to go through the coming time of God’s judgment and wrath. That’s what Christ’s Great Commission to His disciples before He ascended to sit at the Father’s right hand is all about, you see. That is what God’s love–love that those who have Christ indwelling them possess–is all about. (Read Matthew 28:18-20.) In the same vein, that’s what Bible prophecy is all about. Prophecy given in God’s Word has purpose–profound purpose. Bible prophecy has at its center the commission from the Lord to forewarn of God’s judgment and wrath to come upon all who oppose Him–the Lord of Heaven and Creator of all things. It is not the hatred of God for the lost people of this fallen planet that drives prophecy. It is the love of God that powers His prophetic Word. It must be the Christian’s desire, therefore, to study Bible prophecy and put forth those forewarnings out of a spirit of God’s love, not through an anger-filled abhorrence of those who are lost. Christians who do study prophecy–and they seem to be few these days, I’m sad to have to say–are often heard wondering about when Christ will call the Church (born-again believers) in the Rapture. Everything seems so ripe for His plucking His people from this sin-darkened sphere. Nothing and no one can change God’s timing for His next catastrophic intervention into earth’s history. It will happen exactly on time, as He has determined since before the foundation of this world. However, we might as believers look to ourselves for the Lord’s–often in our view–delay in calling us as outlined in 1 Corinthians 15:51-55 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. The Apostle Peter gave the heart of the reason Christ hasn’t raptured His church: “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” (2 Peter 3:9). The purpose of Bible prophecy is to show the love of God to a lost and otherwise doomed world. God is not willing that anyone should perish (die in his or her sins), but that all should come to repentance (accept Jesus Christ as the one and only sacrifice for sin that God will accept). The Lord is “longsuffering.” The reason, I’m convinced, the Lord seems so “slack” to many in His coming is because those same people have neglected their duty to share the love of God with the lost–the lost whom God loves so very much that He sent His only begotten Son in order that they not perish. It is well past the time for God’s people to begin investing in getting the message of the love of God to those who will otherwise not hear the warning of deadly things soon to befall this Christ-rejecting planet. Considering these times that so dramatically are signaling the coming Tribulation, Bible prophecy can and must be used as a productive tool for evangelism. What Would a Palestinian State Look Like the Day After Independence? – Eric Mandel - https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=6940 The Biden administration, as well as almost every nation in the world, is pressuring Israel to create an immediate pathway for a Palestinian state. In theory, separating from the Palestinian Arab population--if it could be done with all security safeguards in place--accepting Israel as a Jewish state and signing an end-of-conflict agreement would be a reasonable alternative to the present situation, if it were possible. But does anyone look at what a Palestinian state would be and how faithful its leadership would be to any signed agreements the day after the ink dries? Let's start with an independent Palestinian state's diplomatic position. Palestinians' closest allies are Iran, Russia, China, Venezuela, Cuba, South Africa and almost all of the world's non-democratic countries, all adversaries to America and Israel. Let's begin with Iran. There is little doubt that unless there is a change in the Iranian regime, its defining mission to spread the Islamic revolution will remain its top priority. That is also the mandate of its armed wing, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), true believers in radical Islamism, anti-Semitism, unfettered power and subjugating all foes. An independent Palestinian state would facilitate Iran's access and involvement in the region exponentially, as it is almost impossible to imagine the Palestinians under Hamas or Fatah distancing themselves from Iran, no matter what is written. With a base in their capital in eastern Jerusalem, Iran would begin to destabilize the Palestinian state, creating a scenario where it turns the Palestinian Authority into a satrapy, as it did in Syria and Lebanon. It would actively recruit and manipulate a compliant P.A. to be dominated by Islamists, linked, if not in name, to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas terror groups. There is no reason to believe that the corrupt Fatah Party would not follow Iran to help it begin the next phase of destabilizing the Jewish state by lawfare and terror. Next, from its allied Palestinian state, Iran would target the American ally Jordan by destabilizing the economically troubled country, plagued with a growing Islamist population as well as millions of refugees from the Syrian and Iraqi wars. This is all part of Iran's strategy to expand its "ring of fire" to team up with its proxy network extending from Lebanon to Syria to Iraq and Yemen. The international community and the American administration, which advocate prematurely for a Palestinian state, remain trapped in a utopian view that today's Palestinians would end their hatred toward Jews and their goal to eradicate the Jewish state. They never look at the "day after" independence. Perhaps they don't care as long as it undermines the Jewish state and doesn't threaten them, but Islamists have their eyes on the West, too. The case against a Palestinian state in this generation does mean that you are for annexing the West Bank. It means you are a realist and in favor of the survival of the independent democratic Jewish State of Israel. For the foreseeable future, a leadership that is corrupt and supports terror, which includes Fatah, the PLO and Hamas, makes the premature push for a Palestinian state more of a plan for the destruction of the State of Israel than it is for lasting Palestinian self-determination as a peaceful nation. If only the Palestinian people had not gone through generations of brainwashing against Israel's right to exist in any territorial dimension, and the Palestinian leadership was not compromised by volumes of blood-thirsty statements and actions over decades. Then, the idealistic desire for a Palestinian state living side-by-side with Israel in Gaza and in the West Bank would be a reasonable goal. So, do Arab states really want a Palestinian state? Based on the statements from Arab capitals, you would think for sure they would. But when the Palestinians asked the Arab League and Organization of Muslim States in November to cut off relations and trade with Israel, the answer was no. It should be remembered that the states that made peace with Israel through the 2020 Abraham Accords voiced demands for a Palestinian state but, after parroting the required rhetoric, moved on to prioritize their interests, which included relations with Israel. In the Middle East, words are ephemeral; actions matter. For Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the Muslim Brotherhood--of which Hamas is a charter member--is a threat whose goal is the overthrow of their governments and installation of an Islamist regime. Why would the United States, other than for utopian ideals and placating anti-Zionists, want to undermine its national security by advocating for a Palestinian state before its time, as it will most likely become a new base for enemies like China, Russia and Iran? Nadav Shragai in Israel Hayom wrote, "The U.S. is failing in its attempt to transform the Palestinian Authority and establish what American envoys call a 'renewed Palestinian Authority,' as a prelude to what will eventually become a Palestinian state ... there is no truly "renewed" Palestinian Authority. This is evident from the high number of incidents in which Palestinian Authority officers and security personnel are involved in terrorist activities or firing on Israel Defense Forces. ... In counterterrorism and arrest operations, not only Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives are being neutralized or arrested, but also hundreds of Fatah members." The only reason the West Bank does not look like Jabalia or Rafah in Gaza is that Israeli security has a free hand in Judea and Samaria. Paradoxically, it does get occasional help from the schizophrenic P.A., which one day works with Hamas in Gaza, and the next day works with the IDF against Hamas and PIJ. Bassam Tawil in Gatestone reminded his readers that Abbas's Fatah faction participated in the Oct. 7 slaughter and terrorist attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians. Abu Mohammed, the official spokesman for Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades (Fatah) said, "On Oct. 7, our heroes in the brave unit participated in the invasion of the colonies surrounding Gaza, and together with our brothers in the Palestinian struggle organizations (Hamas and PIJ), captured many Zionists; some of them were transferred to us, and some are still in our hands. ... A Fatah terrorist said, "We broke into Nahal Oz ... we took as plunder what we took, and we killed soldiers and stepped on their heads." The P.A. president is the head of Fatah. If the "day after" a Palestinian state is one where Iran's ring of fire extends to the West Bank, Gaza and Jordan, then for not only Israeli national security interests but for American ones, Israel should say thank you, but not now. With a future administration that is more tethered to the reality of the Middle East, Israel and the United States should create a pathway towards greater independence with non-negotiable benchmarks or legal fictions. Unfortunately, it will likely take generations to accomplish, as it will require the Palestinians to change their narrative from one of victimhood and the destruction of Israel to one that prioritizes the Palestinian people's legitimate quest for a better life. PROPHECY UPDATE VIDEOS
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Strange Case of The Destroyed Russian Nuclear Radar – Brandon Smith - https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=6942 If we accept the fundamental truth that Ukraine is nothing more than a proxy battleground between Russia and the West, then you might say WWIII has already begun. The powers-that-be have been content to keep the situation contained primarily to Ukraine so far, but a recent event suggests things are about to change. There's something very strange happening on the nuclear front between NATO and Russia and I believe it might be time to consider the possibility that a false flag threat is in the works. In the past two weeks Ukraine has taken credit for at least two separate strikes on peculiar targets - Russian "over the horizon" radar stations using drones with an impressive flight range of at least 1200 miles. Until this point, long range attacks into Russian territory have been exceedingly rare. So, why these specifics radar stations? The Voronezh-DM stations were positioned outside the city of Orsk and the region of Krasnodar (Armavir); far away from the front lines in Ukraine. The strikes are being hailed as the furthest Ukraine has attacked into the heart of Russia, but the corporate media has ignored the wider implications of the situation. It is likely that the drones used were of US or European origin. NATO has (until the past couple of days) enforced tight restrictions on how their weapons can be used by Ukraine. Long range drones and cruise missiles hitting targets deep in Russia invites major blowback, including the threat of a nuclear response. That said, it's not so much the weapons used that concerns me, it's the specific targets that Ukraine supposedly chose. Russia's over-the-horizon radar systems have a detection range of at least 6000 miles (the real range is classified) and scan specifically for high altitude ballistic missiles. They are not designed to detect lower flying medium range cruise missiles (ATACMS) and drones. Meaning, the two stations destroyed by Ukrainian weapons are meant to act as an early warning system for nuclear attack. The Ukrainians supposedly defied NATO restrictions, not once, but twice, to target radar systems that have nothing to do with them. In fact, the arrays sit in permanently fixed positions and neither array was actually aimed at Ukraine, they were aimed to the North and Southwest of Russia. The Armavir radar was constructed in 2009 to close a gap created by the loss of radars in Ukraine, and was also meant to replace an older Daryal radar in Gabala. Interestingly, Armavir and Orsk "search fans" watches the skies primarily above the Middle East, including Israel, and a large chunk of Europe including Switzerland. Instead of attacking vital strategic resources like oil refineries or ammo depots, Russia's nuclear defenses are being systematically hobbled. Why? It's important to understand that a strike of this kind deep into the center of Russia requires complex planning and logistics. It cannot be achieved without covert intel on the ground as well as aid from satellite surveillance. Ukraine relies completely on NATO satellites and intel; no such strike would ever be possible without NATO involvement. Furthermore, the drones used would need to have the ability to evade early detection systems and remain hidden for thousands of miles. This kind of technology comes mainly from the West. In other words, there's no way that these attacks were accomplished by Ukraine without extensive help and approval from the US or European command. I question the notion that a Ukrainian pilot was even remotely flying the drones. We're talking about some of the most closely defended radar stations in the whole of Russia. Why does any of this matter? Let's consider the ugly realities... First, the targeting of Russian nuclear defenses might make the Kremlin believe they are being prepped for a nuclear strike. Why else would their ballistic radar be singled out? This means they will be on high alert for a possible nuclear exchange. Not good. Second, the Voronezh-DM stations are used to identify FALSE POSITIVE alerts of nuclear attack. Meaning, if there a weapon is used against Russia that mimics a high altitude ballistic missile, their ability to detect that it's NOT a nuke has been reduced. They might launch their own warheads in response to a non-nuclear strike (a fake strike or false flag). Third, Armavir and other stations could be used to record ballistic missile activity well outside Russian air space (in places like the Middle East). It's possible these strikes were meant to blind Russia and stop them from detecting missile events that are unrelated to the Ukraine war. Fourth, it's possible that NATO and Ukraine believe dismantling the radar sends a message that if Russia threatens nuclear attack, they might be hit first. All this means is that Russia won't give a warning, they'll simply launch. Fifth, the attack on Armavir alone meets the conditions the Russian government laid out publicly in 2020 for actions that could trigger a nuclear retaliatory strike. Russia's early warning network is part of the country's broader nuclear deterrent posture. "The conditions specifying the possibility of nuclear weapons use by the Russian Federation" include any "attack by an adversary against critical governmental or military sites of the Russian Federation, disruption of which would undermine nuclear forces response actions," according to the Basic Principles of State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence the Kremlin published in 2020. So far there has been no indication on how Russia will retaliate, but let's consider the circumstances at the front right now. Ukrainian defenses are thin and they lack the manpower needed to maintain the most rudimentary of strong points. As I noted last month, Ukraine's front line is about to be overrun, likely this summer, with Russia opening a new offensive push in the north near Kharkiv. NATO countries are now say they support Ukraine's use of long range weapons inside Russia. This means major metropolitan areas of Ukraine will be on the table for Russia's own long range strikes, a measure which they have avoided for the most part. Also watch for the potential use of thermobaric bombs (vacuum bombs) by Russia; these are massively destructive weapons that have so far been absent from the battlefield (aside from unverified reports). The West is sending Russia the message that they will not allow Ukraine to lose, they will not pursue diplomatic solutions and if Russia begins gaining significant ground, anything goes. Does this include nukes? It's hard to say. My suspicion is that the establishment wants to create a scenario in which Russia is led to overreact to an event, or, the public is led to believe Russia is a legitimate nuclear threat to the West. There is also the outside possibility that Russia is being blocked from monitoring a future ballistic incident in the Middle East. The timing of the radar attacks comes only weeks before the planned Ukraine "peace conference" in Switzerland on June 15th. Although major leaders from the US, China, and Europe will not be attending (and Russia isn't invited), the summit is still a juicy target for a false flag and thus unification of Western interests around a larger war with Russia. I'm not saying the conference itself will be attacked, necessarily, but a major attack during the conference could be used to sell the idea of total NATO intervention. If the goal is to expand the war then any perceived hostilities aimed at the conference could also be used as an excuse to rally popular support. The fact that so many world leaders including Biden refuse to show up makes it even more dubious. I highly doubt the establishment wants to trigger a global nuclear war. They have everything to lose and very little to gain. They just spent the better part of the last century building up one of the most intricate economic and political control grids in the history of humanity. I don't think they would be happy to see it all vaporized in the blink of an eye. That said, a limited nuclear event might serve their interests well. As I write this multiple governments including the French government are calling for European troops to be deployed to Ukraine. Some political leaders want them to go as "advisers" and trainers. This is exactly what the US did right before it deployed extensive military forces to Vietnam. Remember the false flag Gulf of Tonkin incident? Something very odd is going on here. I have no doubt that WWIII is the intended outcome of the confrontation between NATO and Russia in Ukraine. The question is, how do they plan to arrange that outcome while convincing the American and European public to join the war effort? They need a serious false flag. When Freedom Scaled the Cliffs - By Paul Scharf - https://www.raptureready.com/2024/06/05/when-freedom-scaled-the-cliffs-by-paul-scharf/ Only a small fraction of the heroes of D-Day live on today to keep their memories alive, as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of that signal event, which, to a large degree, saved the world from tyranny. “Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity,” prayed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his radio address on June 6, 1944. “Lead them straight and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness in their faith.” Roosevelt famously distributed New Testaments (also containing the Psalms) to the troops. Operation Overlord, commonly known as D-Day, involved the mobilization of more than 179,000 Allied troops who strategically attacked the beaches of Normandy, France. The Nazis controlled this area and had gone to great lengths to reinforce their defensive position. The Allies attacked from the sea and by the air. Many troops exited their landing crafts only to sacrifice themselves before ever reaching the beaches called Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Paratroopers jumped behind enemy lines, and Army Rangers heroically scaled the cliffs—although so many were injured or killed in the grisly process. These thousands of soldiers and sailors understood that the events of that day could very well mean their own demise, but they proceeded in the hopes that their efforts would contribute to a greater victory. “These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc,” as President Ronald Reagan stated so eloquently in Normandy on the 40th anniversary of D-Day in 1984. “These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war.” D-Day was indeed the beginning of the end for the Axis powers, who commenced their surrender within a year. Of course, the outcome was anything but certain on that foggy morning of June 6. Reagan summarized all that was at stake: “For four long years, much of Europe had been under a terrible shadow. Free nations had fallen, Jews cried out in the camps, millions cried out for liberation. Europe was enslaved, and the world prayed for its rescue.” Nearly eight months passed before Allied forces made the first recorded discovery of Nazi concentration camps, but Jewish soldiers already understood that they carried a burden even greater than that of their fellow soldiers. “There was an internal conflict that they had,” stated historian Dr. Tim Schmig. “If I’m captured, will I be treated like a soldier in uniform, or will I be exterminated?” Schmig said that while Jewish American soldiers had the option of disguising their identities, many chose to proclaim their Hebrew heritage by having an H imprinted on their dog tags. Dr. Peter Colón is a Church Ministries representative for The Friends of Israel. He has a fascination with studying World War II, particularly D-Day, and took part in a very realistic D-Day reenactment 10 years ago on its 70th anniversary. Colón portrayed the role of Lt. Col. George Russell Barber, a chaplain on Omaha Beach. Barber later witnessed the concentration camp in Nordhausen, Germany, firsthand and assisted in the establishment of the famous Normandy American Cemetery. Barber died on December 17, 2004—the final surviving D-Day chaplain. Colón concurred that many Jewish soldiers showed great courage on the beaches of Normandy. “One Jewish soldier refused to change his dog tag and even drew a large Star of David on the back of his service jacket before the landing,” Colón stated. More than 1.5 million Jewish troops served among the Allies. The United States was home for 550,000 of them. Yad Vashem records: “Some 10,000 were killed in combat, and more than 36,000 received citations. Many Jewish soldiers took part in liberating the camps.” “You will see the Star of David at different cemeteries in Europe,” Schmig stated, adding that it is especially noticeable at Normandy. It’s been 80 years—the duration of a lifetime—since those brave young men went willingly onto the beaches of Normandy to preserve what Winston Churchill called “Christian civilization.” Today, as in 1944, we must pray as Roosevelt did: “O Lord, give us faith. Give us faith in Thee.” Daily Jot: The drums of war - Bill Wilson – www.dailyjot.com The Biden Administration’s foreign policy, like the Obama Administration’s, has made the world a much more dangerous place. Sending “humanitarian” aid to Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, and the Houthis knowing full well that this aid is used for weapons, and unfreezing billions of dollars for Iran has resulted in a terrorist uprising and horrible war against Israel. It has, like the Obama Administration, destabilized the Middle East and undermined peace initiatives of the Trump Administration. Moreover, Biden’s recent action giving Ukraine permission to use US-provided weapons against Russian forces has escalated an already bad situation in the Ukraine-Russian war. Iran is reportedly also close to having nukes. Reuters reported on May 31, “Biden administration officials say the latest decision, which went into effect on Thursday, was narrowly tailored to the battle in the Kharkiv region. U.S. officials say it allows Kyiv to use U.S.-supplied weapons to fire back against Russian forces “attacking them or preparing to attack them” from across the border. That gives Ukrainians on the frontlines a green light to fire over the border at Russian forces using U.S.-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers armed with Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles, and other weaponry, experts say.” In fact, Ukraine also received permission from Germany to use its weapons against Russia, with The Netherlands, Finland, and Poland also expressing support. The Russian news agency Tass reported on Monday, “Moscow is warning Washington against ill-considered steps, the consequences of which could be fatal, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, commenting on Kyiv’s permission to strike Russia with American weapons. I would like to warn American officials against miscalculations that could have fatal consequences. For some unknown reason, they underestimate the seriousness of the rebuff they could receive,” Ryabkov said.” Even Pro-Ukraine Republican Hawks take issue with how Biden went about giving Ukraine permission to use US weapons against Russia. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH), Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Mike McCaul (R-TX) said in a joint statement, “by leaking to the press that the policy reversal only applies to certain U.S.-provided weapons in a limited area within Russia, the administration has telegraphed to Russia exactly how to effectively adapt to this change in policy, thereby decreasing the military effectiveness of the decision.” Proverbs 14:16 says, “A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.” The drums of war are beating around fires on many fronts. And Biden is wobbling with a bucket of kerosene to pour on burning embers. Daily Devotion: How Would You Define Success? - by Greg Laurie – www.harvest.org The people of Israel mourned for Moses on the plains of Moab for thirty days, until the customary period of mourning was over. —Deuteronomy 34:8 https://harvest.org/resources/devotion/how-would-you-define-success/ - Listen Sometimes, when a Christian dies, other well-meaning believers might say that we shouldn’t cry because they’re in Heaven. But when you lose a loved one who has died in faith, go ahead and cry because the depth of your sorrow is an indication of the depth of your love. When young Stephen was martyred for his faith in Christ, Acts 8:2 tells us, “Some devout men came and buried Stephen with great mourning” (NLT). The Bible also says the people wept when Moses died. In Deuteronomy 34:8, we read, “The people of Israel mourned for Moses on the plains of Moab for thirty days, until the customary period of mourning was over” (NLT). They wept over Moses because he was such a special person. He was the friend of God. The Bible says, “There has never been another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face” (Deuteronomy 34:10 NLT). Even so, we can have a closer relationship with God than Moses had. And here’s what Jesus said about John the Baptist, who was the last of the Old Testament prophets: “I tell you the truth, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is!” (Matthew 11:11 NLT). Maybe you’re thinking, “How does that work? How could I be greater than John the Baptist?” You’re greater in the sense that you have a closer relationship with God because you have Christ living in your heart. When you believe in Jesus, He comes and lives inside you and changes you from the inside out. Therefore, what kind of difference is your life making? What kind of legacy are you leaving? Where are you in your life? Are you in the morning of it? Are you in the afternoon of it? Or, are you in the evening of your life? We don’t know how many more years we will live or how many more years of ministry we will have. We never know when the Lord will call us home. That is why we want to be ready to meet God. And we want to live lives that are worth emulating. Corrie ten Boom, a very godly woman who survived horrible things in a concentration camp during the Holocaust, said, “The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation.” Think of people who have made history because they stood up for what is right and what is true. Edward Everett Hale said, “I am only one, but I am one; I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. And what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do.” We tend to think that success is defined by a long life. It is—if it is lived for the glory of God. But even a short life, if it is lived for God’s glory, is still a success. 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