THE SANDS OF TIME ARE SINKING
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh". - Luke 21:25-28
"More than a week after Hurricane Harvey swept through Texas, thousands of people are still unable to return home. At least 53 people died from the storm and tens of thousands of people are still living in shelters seeking aid. As the government works to help those affected by Harvey, Hurricane Irma is looming in the Atlantic as a threat to Caribbean islands -- and potentially, by next week, to the United States". (CNN report Nicole C. (2017, September 4)
According to the above news, while recovery effort for Hurricane Harvey is still ongoing, another hurricane is looming and may hit the Carribeans Island and possibly the United States in a couple of days. This is the roaring of the sea and waves mentioned in the above scripture. It's obvious we are witnessing the events that will precede the end of age. The earth is seriously groaning and the current realities indicate that the end is near. The order in which Christ listed the events that will precede the end shows that the next event the Church is waiting for is the rapture.
The rapture is the glorious exit of people, whose names are written in the Book of life from this present world, it will be heralded by a sudden sound of the archangel’s trumpet. The translation of Enoch in the Old Testament was a pointer to the rapture of saints (Genesis 5:24). As his translation was sudden, so will the rapture be unexpected and unannounced. So, everyone who desire to experience this glorious translation must live to please the Lord in their dispositions, thoughts, words, actions and plans like Enoch.
Beloved, the sands of times are sinking, the sea and the waves are roaring, dark had been the midnight on earth and it's obvious the dayspring is at hand. There is therefore need for personal preparation. We must watch and be ready, because we “know not what hour (our) Lord doth come.” If you have not surrendered your life to Jesus, I urge you to please do so today. Delay may be dangerous. Come and stand on the platform of His mercy to secure your eternity with God.
The lyrics of that wonderful old christian hymn titled “The Sands of Time are Sinking” composed by Mrs. Anne Ross Cousin in 1865 speaks volume on the subject. May I urge you to please join me to meditate on the lyrics of this hymn as we look foward to the coming of our Saviour and rapture of the saints.
THE SANDS OF TIME ARE SINKING
The sands of time are sinking,
The dawn of heaven breaks;
The summer morn I've sighed for -
The fair, sweet morn awakes:
Dark, dark had been the midnight
But dayspring is at hand,
And glory, glory dwelleth
In Emmanuel's land.
O Christ, He is the fountain,
The deep, sweet well of love!
The streams on earth I've tasted
More deep I'll drink above:
There to an ocean fullness
His mercy doth expand,
And glory, glory dwelleth
In Emmanuel's land.
The bride eyes not her garment,
But her dear Bridegroom's face;
I will not gaze at glory
But on my King of grace.
Not at the crown He giveth
But on His pierced hand;
The Lamb is all the glory
Of Emmanuel's land.
O I am my Beloved's
And my Beloved is mine!
He brings a poor vile sinner
Into His house of wine
I stand upon His merit -
I know no other stand,
Not e'en where glory dwelleth
In Emmanuel's land.
In case the rapture takes place before next week Monday, by God’s grace I hope to see you in Emmanuel's Land - The City of unending Halleluyah and Glory.
“But be on your guard. Don’t let the sharp edge of your expectation get dulled by parties and drinking and shopping. Otherwise, that Day is going to take you by complete surprise, spring on you suddenly like a trap, for it’s going to come on everyone, everywhere, at once. So, whatever you do, don’t go to sleep at the switch. Pray constantly that you will have the strength and wits to make it through everything that’s coming and end up on your feet before the Son of Man.” - Luke 21:34-36 (MSG)
Good morning and do have a fruitful week IJN.
Maranatha!
Bro Okanlawon Taiwo
For more articles please visit - http://okanlawontaiwo.blogspot.com
Follow on Twitter: @tammytaiwo
"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh". - Luke 21:25-28
"More than a week after Hurricane Harvey swept through Texas, thousands of people are still unable to return home. At least 53 people died from the storm and tens of thousands of people are still living in shelters seeking aid. As the government works to help those affected by Harvey, Hurricane Irma is looming in the Atlantic as a threat to Caribbean islands -- and potentially, by next week, to the United States". (CNN report Nicole C. (2017, September 4)
According to the above news, while recovery effort for Hurricane Harvey is still ongoing, another hurricane is looming and may hit the Carribeans Island and possibly the United States in a couple of days. This is the roaring of the sea and waves mentioned in the above scripture. It's obvious we are witnessing the events that will precede the end of age. The earth is seriously groaning and the current realities indicate that the end is near. The order in which Christ listed the events that will precede the end shows that the next event the Church is waiting for is the rapture.
The rapture is the glorious exit of people, whose names are written in the Book of life from this present world, it will be heralded by a sudden sound of the archangel’s trumpet. The translation of Enoch in the Old Testament was a pointer to the rapture of saints (Genesis 5:24). As his translation was sudden, so will the rapture be unexpected and unannounced. So, everyone who desire to experience this glorious translation must live to please the Lord in their dispositions, thoughts, words, actions and plans like Enoch.
Beloved, the sands of times are sinking, the sea and the waves are roaring, dark had been the midnight on earth and it's obvious the dayspring is at hand. There is therefore need for personal preparation. We must watch and be ready, because we “know not what hour (our) Lord doth come.” If you have not surrendered your life to Jesus, I urge you to please do so today. Delay may be dangerous. Come and stand on the platform of His mercy to secure your eternity with God.
The lyrics of that wonderful old christian hymn titled “The Sands of Time are Sinking” composed by Mrs. Anne Ross Cousin in 1865 speaks volume on the subject. May I urge you to please join me to meditate on the lyrics of this hymn as we look foward to the coming of our Saviour and rapture of the saints.
THE SANDS OF TIME ARE SINKING
The sands of time are sinking,
The dawn of heaven breaks;
The summer morn I've sighed for -
The fair, sweet morn awakes:
Dark, dark had been the midnight
But dayspring is at hand,
And glory, glory dwelleth
In Emmanuel's land.
O Christ, He is the fountain,
The deep, sweet well of love!
The streams on earth I've tasted
More deep I'll drink above:
There to an ocean fullness
His mercy doth expand,
And glory, glory dwelleth
In Emmanuel's land.
The bride eyes not her garment,
But her dear Bridegroom's face;
I will not gaze at glory
But on my King of grace.
Not at the crown He giveth
But on His pierced hand;
The Lamb is all the glory
Of Emmanuel's land.
O I am my Beloved's
And my Beloved is mine!
He brings a poor vile sinner
Into His house of wine
I stand upon His merit -
I know no other stand,
Not e'en where glory dwelleth
In Emmanuel's land.
In case the rapture takes place before next week Monday, by God’s grace I hope to see you in Emmanuel's Land - The City of unending Halleluyah and Glory.
“But be on your guard. Don’t let the sharp edge of your expectation get dulled by parties and drinking and shopping. Otherwise, that Day is going to take you by complete surprise, spring on you suddenly like a trap, for it’s going to come on everyone, everywhere, at once. So, whatever you do, don’t go to sleep at the switch. Pray constantly that you will have the strength and wits to make it through everything that’s coming and end up on your feet before the Son of Man.” - Luke 21:34-36 (MSG)
Good morning and do have a fruitful week IJN.
Maranatha!
Bro Okanlawon Taiwo
For more articles please visit - http://okanlawontaiwo.blogspot.com
Follow on Twitter: @tammytaiwo
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