Persecution or a Great Awakening

Paul Washer

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt 5:10)

This message is 'almost' prophetic even with the Hate Crime Bill which President Obama will be signing soon. 'WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Senate passed groundbreaking legislation Thursday that would make it a federal crime to assault an individual because of his or her sexual orientation or gender identity.' (23 Oct as reported in CNN). This bill not just serve to protect individuals from violence but also mean that documents like the Bible which teaches against homosexuality, divorce, fornication, etc will be considered 'hate material'. Preachers who preach against sin and the need for mankind to turn from our wicket ways will be considered advocating 'hate crime'.

All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. (Matt 24:8-10)

Dear saints, in our generation we have seen unprecedented occurrences in wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes, tsunamis and the such. We have to be acquainted with the Word of Life to know what will soon come..... the son of perdition and his reign. 'Wherefore comfort one another with these words' (1 Thess 4:16-18) that Jesus is returning to rule in the Millennium Kingdom sooner that we think. Our Lord will answer the disciples question on the restoration of the Kingdom to Israel on Mount of Accession even in our lifetime (Acts 1:6).