Posted this over on Jazzy's World at War thread. Thought I'd share it here with you guys.
I am just in shock & disbelief. I've believed in the "end times' as told in Revelations, just didn't think I might actually live them. But I believe that's where we are, and that we've only just begun to see the major changes God will bring us. I'm not afraid, just well, can't think of a word that adequately describes it. Anyway, sorry for the wall of text.
I love you guys. It's been a pleasure to get to know you and call you friends. You are amazing and special people.
Got a call from a dear friend who is a strong Christian, this morning. We had business to discuss, but got started talking about the election and Trump. He reminded me about a prophecy by David Wilkerson, I think it was, from back in the 1980's. I plan to look it up and re-read it. He had a vision from the Lord about the future - and it was about this point in time. He saw the US in major internal conflict, lost all major power standing internationally, and very much like a third world country. God told him it was because of all the choices we, as a country, had made that went against God. And he took his favor away and punished us.
My friend said that after the winners were announced in GA, he and his wife both felt that it might be the final straw. Electing a man who claims to be of God but who preaches to allow abortions and who believes that one cannot serve in the military and still serve God - choosing him is like a final slap to God's face. That and the abortion and sexual perversion direction Biden/Harris want to take us to again that Trump had changed...Anyway, my friend said that the insults to God by elected leadership and what the people have chosen will likely be bringing God's judgement soon. He and his wife intend to focus on worshipping God, doing what He wants done here - witnessing and showing God's love & power in their lives, and avoiding as much contact with the secular world as they can get by with. They truly believe that the end time of Revelations is here.
After we concluded our business, he closed with: Stay strong in the Lord, do not be in fear because God will take care of the faithful, and be the light in the world that the people around us need to see so they come to know the Lord.
And I am at peace with where I am now. I'm sad that all the prayers for this to end differently were answered with a 'no', but I also know God has a plan and that ultimately my place will be with Him. Amen.
TANSTAAFL - There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch