Thanks Jimmy. Love the analogy of Noah, building the Ark and being taken with his family, by God to safety, out of the tribulation of his day. We are that remnant now, living in the serious events of prophecy of our day, and awaiting our rapture, so we can be lifted to safety, and together with Jesus forever. This is comforting indeed. Time is short. Casting our cares on Him... just a few more planks to put in place until the Ark is ready to float, and the rest is in His hands. Our loved ones who may be left behind, may they know the joy of knowing Him face to face as we will. Jesus, call them home as the door is starting to close. 🌻
Praying for that too, my friend. I do get a rather large comfort for those that have to go through it: it’s a 2nd chance they will get to turn to the Lord, that the people of the flood never had. Once we are all there and looking back (if we even do that), our death and suffering will seem like comparatively small things, as we compare them to our situation there, I think. Always enjoy your posts and caring heart, have a very fine Sunday.
I’m a deputy Sheriff in Oklahoma. I am on the Special Response Team which responds to protests,riots,civil disturbances,etc.. Since RvW was overturned,our city has had several protests for pro-choice advocates. The protests have been peaceful,but the rhetoric has been very much against the church and Christians. Many of the protesters have signs with vulgar messages to the church and Christian’s. A few pro-life people showed up and the response from the pro-choice crowd was to completely surround them and scream at them to where the pro-life crowd couldn’t be heard. The police stepped in and escorted the pro-life group away and asked them politely to leave so they would not get hurt. I was on a elevated position of our courthouse overlooking the scene. It was pure demonic. I do believe we are getting much closer to being persecuted than ever before,something I never imagined would happen in America
Hi Scott. I pray for your safety during these evil and turbulent times. Your work is greatly appreciated. It is amazing that we are the generation to experience the end times setup and rapture, but yet it is hard to see so much evil increasing. We Christians should let the light of Christ shine through us, but at the same time we need to be aware of the evil animosity against us as the days become darker by the hour. Unbelievers WILL take out their frustrations on the believers as you can clearly see with those demonstrations. Hang in there and God bless you.
Scott, crazy times we're living in. I have to say that I'm glad my deputy sheriff hubby is retired. Things have gone from bad to extremely bad. Prayers for safety for you and your family! We are thankful for you and all you are doing!💙
Amen on that last line Scott. Thank you for what you do brother. I hear people often say "Police officers choose to do this job so they don't have a right to complain or cry", which just infuriates me. Doctors, funeral directors, teachers, mothers, and even pastors choose to do what they do too, but they do it because they choose to love others or make their lives better. It just amazes me how political polarization and the antichrist spirit has deceived people so much, but I know I shouldn't be surprised because God told us it would happen. You may be...will be persecuted at times but never forget that there is a family who will always be grateful for your sacrifices, and a God who placed you there who's love for you can never be swayed.
So true Steve. I love your response to Scott. You are right. God's love can never be swayed. I love that. I am so thankful that we have a God who cares for us.
Yes. Prayers for you Scott. That’s my Son’s name and he serves in law inforcement also. God bless as you are engaged in these riots or other activities. 🙏✝️
Scott, we thank you for your service and your fellowship here. We pray Gods protection and preservation for you for every day you walk out your door to work (and of course the other ones too). Thank you for sharing your perspectives and what you are seeing on the front lines out there. Gods peace and blessing to you this Sunday.
It is beyond me how so many people want to murder babies. These are the most innocent of all mankind. Oh the pain those little innocent beings feel while they are being torn apart in the mother's womb. They won't be so eager to support this evil when God Almighty steps in. What an evil generation we are living in. You know if a mother doesn't care for her unborn baby, she surely can't love anyone else.
Thank you for sharing the first-hand experience. What you saw/experienced confirms what we have been seeing on the news. It's heartbreaking to see how quickly and how far our country has deteriorated. It's like a bad dream you can't wake up from. Praying for you and your LEO brothers and sisters safety.
Thank you Pastor Jimmy!! This is sharable.... what a vital message for not only the lost, but believers too. The line that hit me was "But whatever happens, they will remember you." Sometimes I feel frustrated when hearts don't move and seem stubborn & stuck. So, we keep praying and praying, but nothing changes. They will remember us— keep praying big & loving big! Happy Sunday TP.... would you pray for my youngest daughter Z who is at summer camp for 2 weeks. (she got on a charter bus yesterday in Dallas!) She was so brave to go solo and now with about 500+ teens at camp with a Christian staff that will pour the love of Jesus into the campers! We are praying God does radical miracles in these kids lives.... they are from all over the country (and globally too). Would you pray too? These are bright lights a lot in public schools too (like our daughter). Love y'all! 💛
Kari....My prayer is that every individual experiences the presence of the Holy Spirit unlike ever before. My heart hurts for the children today because of the daily challenges and temptations they face. The days are evil in so much, it feels tangible. Thank the Lord that where sin abounds His grace abounds more. I love my precious TP family and pray for all constantly 💖💖💖
Praying now for Z and these other kids. Praying for their protection and preservation. Praying for Your Spirit to touch these kids and give them vision, purpose, direction and a feel for Your Presence in their lives. Make them lights of Your brightness to overcome the darkness and Evil One. Gods blessing and peace to you today sister Kari.
Thank you Justin … means so much praying power over our teens! The camp is located in the Ozarks in MO and has been around almost 100 years. I was a camper there too at 14 and God changed my life through the experience of being around world changers 🌏💛🔥
Hi Kari, How fun! What a great opportunity for Z and all the kids at camp!! Praying! And good news here too, my son has been slowly but surely reaching out by text lately. Our conversations have been light and easy and good!! I have been praying using the Prayers for Prodicals book by James Banks. I can feel the Holy Spirit working…. Praise You Jesus. You are a miracle worker and You love our kids!! 🌻
Thank you Kris for letting us know that God has not forsaken our young people but rather awakening us as Christians to pray more earnestly for those who are without the Savior. We know that our time is running out as we know it. We are burdened for our lost lovedones. God hears every cry even though Satan often tells us our prayers are in vain. Thank God that he is working on softening the heart of your son. God can work where no man can hinder but the presentation from us must be made with love and compassion. And that is something that I have been praying about. I have been guilty of getting upset trying to get my twins to understand why I believe what I believe. When I speak up for my belief, I'm wondering if I come across as being hateful. I hope not. I have asked God to show me how to present him to them. Pray that I can be the light that they need. And pray that their hearts will soften to him not just conform to the woke society that we live in today. I fear that all of us know what that is doing to our young people. We have a fight like never before on our hands. Indeed, this battle is spiritual. I love you and I am so happy that God is answering your prayers.
Aw! Boy is that ever needed for young people living in today's society. May God pour his love and his spirit upon each of them in a special way. May they come home energized and ready to lead the lost to the Lord. There are so many young people today who need the Lord in their life.
Hi Kari! I'll be praying for your sweet girl while she's away. I can see her being a great leader for Christ, just like her mama! 😊 My 16yr old (also Z 😉) just went on a mission trip in Houston a couple of weeks ago. She loved it! She's already planning the next trip.
We definitely need to be praying for this generation of kids and young adults. For those radical miracles you mentioned! Satan is working overtime going after the hearts, minds, and spirits of our youth seeking to destroy them. His classic question, "Did God really say...?" has now also become, "Did your parents really say...?"
I'm so thankful for God's protection and that we can trust Him in all circumstances. Love you 💜
Prayers for Z; God’s anointing Spirit in and on her as she is with 500 other students. Wow. God will move in a mighty way in each of their lives. She will be protected by her Angel; covered by the Blood of Jesus as she connects and communicates with new friends ; be a blessing to them and the Leadership. Be at peace Kari; you and hubby have taught her well! Love 💕 and enjoy today.
Wow thank you Gladys! Kanakuk Kamps have 6 different locations in the Ozarks & globally. So, we’re talking thousands of kids dedicated to the Lord and renewing their faith. Our teens need major wrap-around prayers living in Noah-ish times! 💛
Thanks Kari for update about the Kamps! Yes, much prayer for the kids as the wolk culture is attacking the kids and all this Satanic agenda. Love and be blessed! I enjoy your comments and encouragement. We are all in this together. 💗
Ooh great point Kari! "They will remember you" really makes me think too thanks to your message. It makes me think of one sermon where my Pastor said to us during one of his messages "Folks, I love every one of you beyond words, but please forgive me if I walk past you after a service and don't stop to talk to you right then. My focus is that first-timer about to walk out the door that may never come back. I want them to remember the Jesus they saw through me, and they should be seeing Him through you." I still love this!
Certainly praying for Z, and we will be numerous times each day during this 2 weeks she is away. Praying for you and Roger too. She is our future and there is no way we wouldn't wrap her in our prayers!💛
Thank you Steve!!! The Kamp has been around for almost 100 years. Y’all if you have teens definitely check out Kanakuk Kamps (Christian camp for all ages) K2 is where Zoie is camping - I’m so jealous 😉
Will be thinking and praying for Z at camp. What a brave , sweet girl and how hard this must be for you letting your baby girl go. I always imagine a protective, supernatural shield being around my children in situations like this when I'm not physically able to be there with them. You know that this will be an amazing and growth experience for her but as a mom it's sure is hard to let go. I remember my oldest going away to space camp when he was 10. He made it through just fine but I was kind of a mess that week . Hugs to you and a special prayer for Z as her independence and maturity grows and grows. 💙
Jessie thank you for praying for Z!! This was my first Kamp at 14 so I’ve probably been more excited than she was. What’s funny— she asked July 4 if she could go to camp! Lol Most kids have all year to get ready but my girl decided last second and there was a spot open for her for 2 weeks and it all fell in place so quickly. Love how God does the radical— praying for revival for these teens!
Awe...I'm sure she's going to love it! She might be a bit homesick at first ( or maybe you'll be the one missing her...lol) but she's going to have so many great experiences and meet new friends for life. Sounds like she knows what she wants. She was clearly meant to be there. My first camp was at 14 too. Loved it! It'll transform so many of the kids there. Camp is truly a huge , wonderful blessing! 🙌 💙
One other thought came to mind about why the Lord has tarried a while already. This clue came up in my study of the churches in Revelation. The church of Thyatira was given time to repent. I think part of the extra time we are lingering here is to give portions of the church time to repent of all of the apostasy we are witnessing today. “3.5” out of the 7 churches were commanded to repent because of things they were doing wrong. Only Philadelphia, Smyrna and parts of the churches of Thyatira and Sardis had “passed muster” enough to not receive a rebuke to repent. After dissecting this, I think this is part of our wait. Just a thought. Have a blessed Sunday.
Wow, great point Justin. I have this amazing knack of always making everything about me. Not in a bad way but good I think. "What am I doing wrong? What strongholds do I have? What am I doing that drives people away from Jesus and what do I need to do to fix it right now?" Your message just reminds of the importance of looking at our own front porches and fixing them before we tell someone else their porch looks horrendous. There are so many believers and Christians who have some self-inventory to do and I was one of them for so long. Actually, I think I still am in some areas and may never have my porch spotless, but I never want to stop seeking Him and striving to make it spotless even though I may never be until He comes for me. Good stuff to think about so thank you!
You bet my friend. I am always self evaluating and I believe it is a point of excellence to strive for. When it talks about the many that say Lord, Lord!, I’m sure all those folks really thought they were ok and doing good enough. That one haunts me enough to keep me on my toes. Always love your input my friend.
3.5 of the churches were asked to repent. Wow. It really goes along with the 10 Virgins parable Jesus told about half of the Church not being ready when He comes. 10 Virgins: 5 wise (alert, eagerly awaiting) and 5 foolish (asleep, not ready). Now if I did my math correctly, 😉 3.5 is half of the 7 churches. Thank you for sharing that point, Justin. I love studying the 7 churches in Revelation. There are so many similarities to the churches today. We must be careful and stay in the Word so that we can be a lampstand to the world!
Thanks so much for sharing that parable, it is probably my favorite one. I am always looking at that with these other scripture. There is such a 50% ratio theme in the rapture. The others talk about 2 women grinding grain, one taken, one left. Two men working in the field, one taken, one left. It keeps showing up for our nearing rapture. You are so right about staying in the Word, I think it is one of the best things we can do.
Exactly! God is so perfect and consistent, but things like this still blow my mind. I agree, the 10 virgins parable is also my favorite, even though it hurts my heart at the same time knowing that half of the Church isn't really the Church. Have you ever watched the movie, Before the Wrath? If you haven't, I highly recommend it. It's a documentary that explains the details of a Canaanite betrothal/wedding, and how when Jesus talked to the disciples about His return, he symbolizes everything in relation to that. It has people like Amir Tsarfati, Jan Markell, and Jack Hibbs in it. It really gives great imagery to exactly what the betrothal, waiting, and wedding looked like in that time. I think you can get it on Amazon or the Olive Tree Ministries website. It may also be available at Behold Israel. Blessings to you!
Sounds like a great movie and I am going to see about watching that tonight. Thanks for the recommendation. Those are some great names. Excited to check it out.
Great Documentary and factual movie of the Jewish wedding feast. Daystar showed it several weeks ago and I was blessed to watch it. You will thoroughly enjoy it. Hope you can find it and be blessed. Your love and explanations of Scripture is amazing 🤩. Have a blessed week. Jesus is on the move, and world events are being put in place to fulfill His Will and prophecy! We are ready for His soon return and I believe He is getting ready for His Bride; His Kids as the virgin parable teaches. We stay informed and faithful. 🙏✝️😇
It was such a great movie. Super enjoyed it. Bought tI on YouTube. Thanks so much Gladys. Super happy everybody shared that to me. We are going to be experiencing that wedding really soon. All this evil and sadness won’t even matter after that happens, we will forget all about it. God bless you tonight dear sister.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-warns-russia-jewish-agency-closure-would-be-grave-event-with-impact-on-ties/ Excerpt: The Jewish Agency, an unofficial arm of the Israeli government, is tasked with overseeing and encouraging immigration to Israel. People looking to immigrate to Israel must submit applications through the Jewish Agency. The organization also runs educational programs and a host of other activities. To facilitate these efforts, the organization maintains offices in many countries and cities around the world, including Moscow. In recent years, tens of thousands of Russian citizens have immigrated to Israel, with roughly 10,000 arriving just since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in late February.
Great word to wake up to before heading to church this morning, thanks Pastor Jimmy.
So excited to be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, to be changed in the twinkling of an eye.
It’s coming, one day closer.
I’m ready, I’m so ready, but I’m also still excited to be here doing the Lord’s work, being that bright light in this dark world, so it’s a win win the way I see it.
Amen Nick! I love your reminder of remaining excited for the work that God still has for us to do! This isn't a time to pack our bags and wait on the bus to arrive. We need to be running around handing tickets to others!
Thank you Pastor Jimmy!! Praise God!! I used to be counted among the fearful, the ones that didn't want to hear about the "End Times". I am now one of the comforted. Praise Jesus. I am grateful for what I have learned here.
I made the mistake of planning to go to church today. satan figured it out. So, when I got up this morning, I was in fierce pain. I had a cup of tea. I got in the shower, and I got myself dressed, and I went to church. It was wonderful!! Praise Jesus and Amen!!
Hi Verna, you go girl!! I had some push back from the enemy this morning too, but I went to Church and it was so encouraging to be with Believers, praising the Lord, and hearing God’s Word preached for today. I was at Cornerstone Chapel in Virginia. We had a guest speaker today who was on Trump’s spiritual advisory Board during his Presidency. It was a great sermon and especially the last part where he talked about why marriage is under such attack in this Country? It is up on YouTube if anyone is interested at Cornerstone Chapel/Virginia. 🌻
HALLELUJAH and Praise Jesus. That makes me so happy. Being able to worship our Father is a true privilege. So many can't! God's blessing on you and yours. 🌻🌻💜✝️💜
I watched it and Jim Garlow was fantastic! I realized this is the same church whose awesome sermons from Gary Hamrick about the End Times I've been viewing as well. I gotta get to Leesburg, Virginia! As I watched I was thinking hey... we gotta get these guys to Gateway Church where I attend the Southlake campus. Thanks Kris!
Hi Steve!! Yup, that’s me… way up at the top at the 8:30 Service. Cornerstone does a great job of bringing in guests, indeed. Do you know of Patti Height from Out of Egypt Ministries? She was here this summer, they have her up on YouTube. She is great! Every Church needs to invite her in!! Blessings!! 🌻
I don't know Patti Height but I'll give her a watch too. I know all about Frank Turek and now I'm watching Frank. It was Gary Hamrick who caught my attention and the more I listened to him the more I liked him! I guess I'm all about End Time and Current Event stuff now so when I'm not getting it here locally I get cranky... and start looking elsewhere. Thank God for Jimmy Evans who has been to Gateway many times and when he is... I'm all in. I know you're a school bus driver which is cool as I've been a school crossing guard here in Fort Worth for 11 years now. I wave at every bus driver I see... and there's a lot of them!
You fought the devil and you WON! Hallelujah. You are a blessing and I love and enjoy your comments; and love 💕 you too Verna. Heaven will be a time of rejoicing! Amen 🙏 Be blessed and happy Sunday. 🤩❤️
Verna, you’re a comfort to all of us here too!! And… love your Sunday miracles! So glad you could make it to church— you pushed through the pain & He showed up. 🥰💛
Praise Jesus, Kari, it was the first time since I got covid and pneumonia that I was able to go. I needed it sooo much. And ,Amen, He did show up. He always shows up for me. I love Jesus. He is my peace, and my joy, and He has kept me from feeling lost and alone. Not only do I have a wonderful Pastor, but I have had a group of wonderful Pastors here when I couldn't sit under Pastor Bob's teachings. Blessing of blessings, they all teach from the Word. Who could ever ask for more. I didn't ask, but I also have a wonderful congregation here at Tipping Point that taught me and comforted me in my loneliness, and helped me stay centered on Jesus. I am so very blessed of my loving Father. I want to thank the Lord for each of you. You all have blessed me. I need all of you now and forever. I don't know how I comfort you sweet Kari. But I do know that without all of you special gifts of God, my life would be different today. Praise God, for my Tipping Point family!!
Oh Verna, don't you just love it when you've pushed yourself to do something like go to church ( when you are in pain) and you are soooo glad you did. I'm not sure if we're all being afflcted with extra pain ( from the enemy) or if we're just an older group of people but so many of us are having so much bodily pain. Even my 35 year old daughter though who is in good shape says that her body always hurts. Love your wonderful spirit! You are sunshine....
Go Verna! That is wonderful you were able to fight through the pain. Keep pushing satan back on his heels. I'll be praying for the pain you're experiencing to be gone.
Awe sweetie...sometimes all we've got are baby steps. It may not feel like enough but each small step forward gets us closer to our destination. Next time maybe you'll actually get through the sermon. It's so hard having such intense emotions, isnt it?! Saying a prayer for you lovely sweet one. 🙏 May Jesus give you his comfort and stregnth 💙 and may God help us all make it to our destination. 💙
Esther...I'm having such a huge huge urge to pray for you. Remember God is with you and will never leave you.....EVER , no matter what is occurring. I'm going to pray for you now. I so clearly feel your pain right now. Big hug to you . 💙
Hang in there, Esther! We know who the ultimate victor of this battle is. Be gentle with yourself and keep looking up! Our earthly pains will soon be healed forever. Oh what a glorious day that will be! 🙏🏻
I was blessed to stay!! I'm praying for next Sunday for you!! Spiritual warfare is real, but know this Esther, He who is in us is Greater than he who is in the world. Hold on to that, and keep on fighting. Look up, our redemption draws near! Lots of prayers coming your way!! I love you, hon.
Pastor Jimmy, God is already trying to wake up America to the fact that the end is near. Never in my memory can I remember so many calamities hitting this country in such quick succession. The fires, and drought across much of the country and the mass shootings. This is not the country we grew up in. Satan has definitely made his presences known and is pulling all the strings on this government. I believe in the Lord God Almighty and his precious son Jesus Christ and we need to start fervently praying for this country and the world to bring unbelievers to Christ, because the end is much closer than most believe.
Hi all. I found some mind-blowing things recently that contributes to a pre-trib rapture and supports a Feast of Trumpets rapture-timing.
The Feast of Trumpets is the first day of the seventh month (Sept/Oct on our calendar). Interesting clues are found in the sixth month of Elul (Aug/Sept on our calendar).
- Elul is a month of repentance and stocktaking for the Jews. Why would this month be a month of repentance? I think it's because at the Feast of Trumpets, some year, something significant will happen.
- The standard greeting for Jews during the month of Elul is "may you be written and sealed for good [in the Book of Life]." Pretty interesting that they do this for an entire month prior to the Feast of Trumpets.
- Elul is the month of the Bride. Could Elul be the month of final preparation for the Bride of Messiah, the church, to be called up for her wedding day?
-Elul is an acrostic from Song of Songs 6:3 - I am my Beloved's and my Beloved is mine. This makes a strong connection between the sixth month of Elul and the Bride.
-Elul is also an acrostic from Exodus 21:13 which talks about the cities of refuge. When I learned this, I became immediately aware of the connection between the cities of refuge and the rapture. God designates places to hide for the guilty so they don't receive vengeance. What grace and protection for the guilty who put their trust in the Lord.
-During the sixth month of Elul, Psalm 27 is read twice a day. Read this Psalm now and see that it's strongly connected to the rapture, especially Psalm 27:5-6.
For in the day of trouble (tribulation)
He will conceal me in His tabernacle (the purpose of the rapture);
In the secret place of His tent He will hide me (the rooms Jesus said He was preparing for us);
He will lift me up (1 Thess 7:17) on a rock.
And now my head will be lifted up above (again 1 Thes 4:17) my enemies around me,
And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
- In Psalm 27:5 (reminder this Psalm is read twice a day for 29 days prior to the Feast of Trumpets) the Psalmist says he will be hidden from the day of trouble. The Hebrew word for "trouble" here is רעה. That is Strong's 7451. This word also appears in Proverbs 22:33 The prudent sees the evil (רעה) and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.
This Hebrew word, רעה, means evil, calamity, or trouble. But most amazing is the facts that this Hebrew word appears 666 times in the Old Testament, which makes a clear connection between the tribulation and hiding during the day of trouble.
Again, Proverbs 22:3. The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.
The prudent see what's going on in our world and sense that trouble is coming. We could translate this verse as, "The prudent see the tribulation (רעה, 666) coming and hides himself, But the naive go on and endure the tribulation.
Last thing. During the sixth month of Elul, the shofar is blown every morning as a reminder to prepare for the holy days ahead. The first holy day after Elul is the Feast of Trumpets.
What will we hear this year during the month of Elul?
Will this Elul bring us warnings that His return is this year?
I will be watching and waiting, for sure!
Hope this is a blessing to this community! Love you all.
Pastor Evans... I sooo enjoy your messages and leadership. I don’t know who is responsible for bringing on board the other pastors but I am eternally grateful for their teachings also!!! My walk with Jesus Christ has grown exponentially since finding this site.
Periodically, I think of the ones in Heaven who I can’t wait to converse with (including our Lord Jesus Christ and immediate family) and my conclusion was Apostle Paul, Moses and John....However; .... I pray our Lord will allow me to say, thank you Pastor Evan, Pastor Hitchcock and Pastor Laurel for your faithful teachings. Thank you to all my TP family for your prayers. My heart is homeward bound 💖💖💖
Oh wow Esther. I think you just spoke what every person here wants to say. Thank you for doing the hard work because I am going to piggy-back on this! Grateful for you as always!
Yes Pastor Evans I am ready for the flood. I have my life jacket on. I just pray that many more will put their life jackets on also. I say it must be worse now then it was in the days of Noah or is it because we have technology. and can tune into world events at the push of a button. Just want to remind all of us that we must hang in there, keep our faith in the only one we can put our faith in. Continue to look up he is approaching Thank you Pastor Evans once again for your wonderful information. God bless you all my brothers and sisters.
I was told by a Pastor, where or Group went to sing as Song Evangelists, that he was so glad that we were there. He needed someone to feed him at that time. He said that a pastor can only feed the people for so long before they themselves run out of food. Pastoral retreats and vacations are so needed at times for our Shepard to draw aside and refresh their body and soul.
I'm glad Pastor Jimmie is doing so. He should arrive back refreshed and ready to pour into us again with renewed gusto.
What a great message Pastor Jimmy, thank you. Looking around today sure gives me a visual and feel for the conditions before the flood. I believe the real bottom line of all of this is the seriousness God views sin. Committing that many prophets and scripture to prophecy and especially this specific end time period is quite and indicator. The world is ignoring, rebelling against and insulting their king, with the exception of those of us that love Him. He is unimaginably more compassionate and patient than any of our standards. He is also unimaginably more just, also. Have a blessed Sunday my friends.
It’s interesting that as I was reading about this man who didn’t like to hear about the end times. My mother came to mind. She’s doesn’t like to hear about the end times. When I talk to her about the end times, I’m not trying to scare her but prepare her.
When I’ve explained the end times to her I’m trying to explain how it relates to what’s happening in the current world.
Everyone has the right to think, believe and feel whatever it is that they like.
I continue to pray for her and my two brothers and their families. I give the rest to God. I’ll continue to speak about all the wonderful and miraculous things that God has done in my life and continues still is. Without every day prayer and God’s everlasting love and guidance, I can’t fathom how one could feel at peace within themselves in today’s ever so evil and cruel world.
I need God every day, because on my own I’m nothing.
😧...I don't even have words for this. I can't add a thing to it. The humility in your post makes me want to seek Him even more than I already am today. Thank you Wendy. :)))
I know that God will definitely touch your life even more by reasoning of the way your comment post has touched my heart.
Always remember to pray for God’s grace and wisdom and
may His unconditional love continue to be your guide.
I’m praying for all God’s people and believe that very soon He will rescue His people from this ever growing evil catastrophic world that we’re all living in.
Perfectly stated I have heard many many sermons and teachings on this matter and this lines up what I learned over the past 50+ years and I could never have said it as well as you have. I would say people get ready you don’t have to pack your clothes you don’t have to get pretty you just have to be ready and there’s even evidence how close the time is it’s not man-made evidence it’s scriptural evidence and Jesus himself evidence. And the more you look foolish the closer he’s coming because he’s looking foolish will be from those around you who have no idea what’s going on or that might be afraid of it. But for the Christian look up Our redemption draws nigh. So let me say thank you sir for listening to the Lord
So true and good Mr. Trammell! Your message reminded me that there is no effort I can make and nothing I can do that will make me more "presentable" or accepted by God before He comes because He is a "just-as-you-are" God. Can I and should I do more to be more like Him? Absolutely! But I am accepted by Him just the way I am and there is no picture filter I can use to make myself look better to Him. Makes me think of something Pastor Jimmy said a few months ago: "You've never see a Uhaul behind a hearse because you can't take it with you, but you can send it ahead."
Thanks Jimmy. Love the analogy of Noah, building the Ark and being taken with his family, by God to safety, out of the tribulation of his day. We are that remnant now, living in the serious events of prophecy of our day, and awaiting our rapture, so we can be lifted to safety, and together with Jesus forever. This is comforting indeed. Time is short. Casting our cares on Him... just a few more planks to put in place until the Ark is ready to float, and the rest is in His hands. Our loved ones who may be left behind, may they know the joy of knowing Him face to face as we will. Jesus, call them home as the door is starting to close. 🌻
Praying for that too, my friend. I do get a rather large comfort for those that have to go through it: it’s a 2nd chance they will get to turn to the Lord, that the people of the flood never had. Once we are all there and looking back (if we even do that), our death and suffering will seem like comparatively small things, as we compare them to our situation there, I think. Always enjoy your posts and caring heart, have a very fine Sunday.
Agreed Justin...knowing that those left behind get a 2nd chance gives me huge comfort! 💙
Amen Kris💛
Yes! 💙
I’m a deputy Sheriff in Oklahoma. I am on the Special Response Team which responds to protests,riots,civil disturbances,etc.. Since RvW was overturned,our city has had several protests for pro-choice advocates. The protests have been peaceful,but the rhetoric has been very much against the church and Christians. Many of the protesters have signs with vulgar messages to the church and Christian’s. A few pro-life people showed up and the response from the pro-choice crowd was to completely surround them and scream at them to where the pro-life crowd couldn’t be heard. The police stepped in and escorted the pro-life group away and asked them politely to leave so they would not get hurt. I was on a elevated position of our courthouse overlooking the scene. It was pure demonic. I do believe we are getting much closer to being persecuted than ever before,something I never imagined would happen in America
Hi Scott. I pray for your safety during these evil and turbulent times. Your work is greatly appreciated. It is amazing that we are the generation to experience the end times setup and rapture, but yet it is hard to see so much evil increasing. We Christians should let the light of Christ shine through us, but at the same time we need to be aware of the evil animosity against us as the days become darker by the hour. Unbelievers WILL take out their frustrations on the believers as you can clearly see with those demonstrations. Hang in there and God bless you.
That is the truth Maggie.
Thank you
Scott, crazy times we're living in. I have to say that I'm glad my deputy sheriff hubby is retired. Things have gone from bad to extremely bad. Prayers for safety for you and your family! We are thankful for you and all you are doing!💙
Amen on that last line Scott. Thank you for what you do brother. I hear people often say "Police officers choose to do this job so they don't have a right to complain or cry", which just infuriates me. Doctors, funeral directors, teachers, mothers, and even pastors choose to do what they do too, but they do it because they choose to love others or make their lives better. It just amazes me how political polarization and the antichrist spirit has deceived people so much, but I know I shouldn't be surprised because God told us it would happen. You may be...will be persecuted at times but never forget that there is a family who will always be grateful for your sacrifices, and a God who placed you there who's love for you can never be swayed.
So true Steve. I love your response to Scott. You are right. God's love can never be swayed. I love that. I am so thankful that we have a God who cares for us.
Yes. Prayers for you Scott. That’s my Son’s name and he serves in law inforcement also. God bless as you are engaged in these riots or other activities. 🙏✝️
Scott, we thank you for your service and your fellowship here. We pray Gods protection and preservation for you for every day you walk out your door to work (and of course the other ones too). Thank you for sharing your perspectives and what you are seeing on the front lines out there. Gods peace and blessing to you this Sunday.
Thanks for your service, deputy. I'm in Oklahoma too and we love our police here. I'm ready for Jesus to come!
It is beyond me how so many people want to murder babies. These are the most innocent of all mankind. Oh the pain those little innocent beings feel while they are being torn apart in the mother's womb. They won't be so eager to support this evil when God Almighty steps in. What an evil generation we are living in. You know if a mother doesn't care for her unborn baby, she surely can't love anyone else.
Hala, you are so right in your last sentence.
Thank you for sharing the first-hand experience. What you saw/experienced confirms what we have been seeing on the news. It's heartbreaking to see how quickly and how far our country has deteriorated. It's like a bad dream you can't wake up from. Praying for you and your LEO brothers and sisters safety.
Wow, thanks for sharing that experience. Persecution before our very eyes… Jesus come soon and work Your perfect will. 🌻
Thank you Pastor Jimmy!! This is sharable.... what a vital message for not only the lost, but believers too. The line that hit me was "But whatever happens, they will remember you." Sometimes I feel frustrated when hearts don't move and seem stubborn & stuck. So, we keep praying and praying, but nothing changes. They will remember us— keep praying big & loving big! Happy Sunday TP.... would you pray for my youngest daughter Z who is at summer camp for 2 weeks. (she got on a charter bus yesterday in Dallas!) She was so brave to go solo and now with about 500+ teens at camp with a Christian staff that will pour the love of Jesus into the campers! We are praying God does radical miracles in these kids lives.... they are from all over the country (and globally too). Would you pray too? These are bright lights a lot in public schools too (like our daughter). Love y'all! 💛
Kari....My prayer is that every individual experiences the presence of the Holy Spirit unlike ever before. My heart hurts for the children today because of the daily challenges and temptations they face. The days are evil in so much, it feels tangible. Thank the Lord that where sin abounds His grace abounds more. I love my precious TP family and pray for all constantly 💖💖💖
Love you Esther!! Wrapping around our Christian teens to grow at rapid speed into Jesus warriors! 💛
Praying now for Z and these other kids. Praying for their protection and preservation. Praying for Your Spirit to touch these kids and give them vision, purpose, direction and a feel for Your Presence in their lives. Make them lights of Your brightness to overcome the darkness and Evil One. Gods blessing and peace to you today sister Kari.
Thank you Justin … means so much praying power over our teens! The camp is located in the Ozarks in MO and has been around almost 100 years. I was a camper there too at 14 and God changed my life through the experience of being around world changers 🌏💛🔥
Hi Kari, How fun! What a great opportunity for Z and all the kids at camp!! Praying! And good news here too, my son has been slowly but surely reaching out by text lately. Our conversations have been light and easy and good!! I have been praying using the Prayers for Prodicals book by James Banks. I can feel the Holy Spirit working…. Praise You Jesus. You are a miracle worker and You love our kids!! 🌻
Thank you Kris for letting us know that God has not forsaken our young people but rather awakening us as Christians to pray more earnestly for those who are without the Savior. We know that our time is running out as we know it. We are burdened for our lost lovedones. God hears every cry even though Satan often tells us our prayers are in vain. Thank God that he is working on softening the heart of your son. God can work where no man can hinder but the presentation from us must be made with love and compassion. And that is something that I have been praying about. I have been guilty of getting upset trying to get my twins to understand why I believe what I believe. When I speak up for my belief, I'm wondering if I come across as being hateful. I hope not. I have asked God to show me how to present him to them. Pray that I can be the light that they need. And pray that their hearts will soften to him not just conform to the woke society that we live in today. I fear that all of us know what that is doing to our young people. We have a fight like never before on our hands. Indeed, this battle is spiritual. I love you and I am so happy that God is answering your prayers.
Thank you Kris… this is good news! Praying for you & your son & son’s family. I’m counting on us praying for one another and our TP family!💛💛
Aw! Boy is that ever needed for young people living in today's society. May God pour his love and his spirit upon each of them in a special way. May they come home energized and ready to lead the lost to the Lord. There are so many young people today who need the Lord in their life.
Hi Kari! I'll be praying for your sweet girl while she's away. I can see her being a great leader for Christ, just like her mama! 😊 My 16yr old (also Z 😉) just went on a mission trip in Houston a couple of weeks ago. She loved it! She's already planning the next trip.
We definitely need to be praying for this generation of kids and young adults. For those radical miracles you mentioned! Satan is working overtime going after the hearts, minds, and spirits of our youth seeking to destroy them. His classic question, "Did God really say...?" has now also become, "Did your parents really say...?"
I'm so thankful for God's protection and that we can trust Him in all circumstances. Love you 💜
Love you sweet friend and your words of wisdom. Thanks for praying for my Z and I’ll pray for your Z.💛💛
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Prayers for Z; God’s anointing Spirit in and on her as she is with 500 other students. Wow. God will move in a mighty way in each of their lives. She will be protected by her Angel; covered by the Blood of Jesus as she connects and communicates with new friends ; be a blessing to them and the Leadership. Be at peace Kari; you and hubby have taught her well! Love 💕 and enjoy today.
Wow thank you Gladys! Kanakuk Kamps have 6 different locations in the Ozarks & globally. So, we’re talking thousands of kids dedicated to the Lord and renewing their faith. Our teens need major wrap-around prayers living in Noah-ish times! 💛
Thanks Kari for update about the Kamps! Yes, much prayer for the kids as the wolk culture is attacking the kids and all this Satanic agenda. Love and be blessed! I enjoy your comments and encouragement. We are all in this together. 💗
Ooh great point Kari! "They will remember you" really makes me think too thanks to your message. It makes me think of one sermon where my Pastor said to us during one of his messages "Folks, I love every one of you beyond words, but please forgive me if I walk past you after a service and don't stop to talk to you right then. My focus is that first-timer about to walk out the door that may never come back. I want them to remember the Jesus they saw through me, and they should be seeing Him through you." I still love this!
Certainly praying for Z, and we will be numerous times each day during this 2 weeks she is away. Praying for you and Roger too. She is our future and there is no way we wouldn't wrap her in our prayers!💛
Thank you Steve!!! The Kamp has been around for almost 100 years. Y’all if you have teens definitely check out Kanakuk Kamps (Christian camp for all ages) K2 is where Zoie is camping - I’m so jealous 😉
😧Did you not get enough of Kanakuk the 14 years you went???🤣 Hey, that is when you know it is a wonderful thing and anointed!
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Will be thinking and praying for Z at camp. What a brave , sweet girl and how hard this must be for you letting your baby girl go. I always imagine a protective, supernatural shield being around my children in situations like this when I'm not physically able to be there with them. You know that this will be an amazing and growth experience for her but as a mom it's sure is hard to let go. I remember my oldest going away to space camp when he was 10. He made it through just fine but I was kind of a mess that week . Hugs to you and a special prayer for Z as her independence and maturity grows and grows. 💙
Jessie thank you for praying for Z!! This was my first Kamp at 14 so I’ve probably been more excited than she was. What’s funny— she asked July 4 if she could go to camp! Lol Most kids have all year to get ready but my girl decided last second and there was a spot open for her for 2 weeks and it all fell in place so quickly. Love how God does the radical— praying for revival for these teens!
Awe...I'm sure she's going to love it! She might be a bit homesick at first ( or maybe you'll be the one missing her...lol) but she's going to have so many great experiences and meet new friends for life. Sounds like she knows what she wants. She was clearly meant to be there. My first camp was at 14 too. Loved it! It'll transform so many of the kids there. Camp is truly a huge , wonderful blessing! 🙌 💙
One other thought came to mind about why the Lord has tarried a while already. This clue came up in my study of the churches in Revelation. The church of Thyatira was given time to repent. I think part of the extra time we are lingering here is to give portions of the church time to repent of all of the apostasy we are witnessing today. “3.5” out of the 7 churches were commanded to repent because of things they were doing wrong. Only Philadelphia, Smyrna and parts of the churches of Thyatira and Sardis had “passed muster” enough to not receive a rebuke to repent. After dissecting this, I think this is part of our wait. Just a thought. Have a blessed Sunday.
Wow, great point Justin. I have this amazing knack of always making everything about me. Not in a bad way but good I think. "What am I doing wrong? What strongholds do I have? What am I doing that drives people away from Jesus and what do I need to do to fix it right now?" Your message just reminds of the importance of looking at our own front porches and fixing them before we tell someone else their porch looks horrendous. There are so many believers and Christians who have some self-inventory to do and I was one of them for so long. Actually, I think I still am in some areas and may never have my porch spotless, but I never want to stop seeking Him and striving to make it spotless even though I may never be until He comes for me. Good stuff to think about so thank you!
You bet my friend. I am always self evaluating and I believe it is a point of excellence to strive for. When it talks about the many that say Lord, Lord!, I’m sure all those folks really thought they were ok and doing good enough. That one haunts me enough to keep me on my toes. Always love your input my friend.
3.5 of the churches were asked to repent. Wow. It really goes along with the 10 Virgins parable Jesus told about half of the Church not being ready when He comes. 10 Virgins: 5 wise (alert, eagerly awaiting) and 5 foolish (asleep, not ready). Now if I did my math correctly, 😉 3.5 is half of the 7 churches. Thank you for sharing that point, Justin. I love studying the 7 churches in Revelation. There are so many similarities to the churches today. We must be careful and stay in the Word so that we can be a lampstand to the world!
Thanks so much for sharing that parable, it is probably my favorite one. I am always looking at that with these other scripture. There is such a 50% ratio theme in the rapture. The others talk about 2 women grinding grain, one taken, one left. Two men working in the field, one taken, one left. It keeps showing up for our nearing rapture. You are so right about staying in the Word, I think it is one of the best things we can do.
Exactly! God is so perfect and consistent, but things like this still blow my mind. I agree, the 10 virgins parable is also my favorite, even though it hurts my heart at the same time knowing that half of the Church isn't really the Church. Have you ever watched the movie, Before the Wrath? If you haven't, I highly recommend it. It's a documentary that explains the details of a Canaanite betrothal/wedding, and how when Jesus talked to the disciples about His return, he symbolizes everything in relation to that. It has people like Amir Tsarfati, Jan Markell, and Jack Hibbs in it. It really gives great imagery to exactly what the betrothal, waiting, and wedding looked like in that time. I think you can get it on Amazon or the Olive Tree Ministries website. It may also be available at Behold Israel. Blessings to you!
Sounds like a great movie and I am going to see about watching that tonight. Thanks for the recommendation. Those are some great names. Excited to check it out.
Great Documentary and factual movie of the Jewish wedding feast. Daystar showed it several weeks ago and I was blessed to watch it. You will thoroughly enjoy it. Hope you can find it and be blessed. Your love and explanations of Scripture is amazing 🤩. Have a blessed week. Jesus is on the move, and world events are being put in place to fulfill His Will and prophecy! We are ready for His soon return and I believe He is getting ready for His Bride; His Kids as the virgin parable teaches. We stay informed and faithful. 🙏✝️😇
It was such a great movie. Super enjoyed it. Bought tI on YouTube. Thanks so much Gladys. Super happy everybody shared that to me. We are going to be experiencing that wedding really soon. All this evil and sadness won’t even matter after that happens, we will forget all about it. God bless you tonight dear sister.
You're welcome! I hope you enjoy it! :)
Just got done watching it. Loved it. So much more personal to experience and watch it played out. We must be so close.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-warns-russia-jewish-agency-closure-would-be-grave-event-with-impact-on-ties/ Excerpt: The Jewish Agency, an unofficial arm of the Israeli government, is tasked with overseeing and encouraging immigration to Israel. People looking to immigrate to Israel must submit applications through the Jewish Agency. The organization also runs educational programs and a host of other activities. To facilitate these efforts, the organization maintains offices in many countries and cities around the world, including Moscow. In recent years, tens of thousands of Russian citizens have immigrated to Israel, with roughly 10,000 arriving just since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in late February.
So is Russia concerned with losing citizens in this crackdown? Or just a retaliatory jab?
Retaliatory.
Interesting articles David 💙
Great word to wake up to before heading to church this morning, thanks Pastor Jimmy.
So excited to be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, to be changed in the twinkling of an eye.
It’s coming, one day closer.
I’m ready, I’m so ready, but I’m also still excited to be here doing the Lord’s work, being that bright light in this dark world, so it’s a win win the way I see it.
Abba’s timing is perfect, Hallelujah!
God bless you all, have a wonderful day.
Amen Nick! I love your reminder of remaining excited for the work that God still has for us to do! This isn't a time to pack our bags and wait on the bus to arrive. We need to be running around handing tickets to others!
AMEN! 🙏😇✝️
Amen brother Steve, perfectly said!
Love your positive post Nick! 💙
Amen Nick☁️ 🎺 🔜
Great attitude Nick and every day is an opportunity 😊
Thank you Pastor Jimmy!! Praise God!! I used to be counted among the fearful, the ones that didn't want to hear about the "End Times". I am now one of the comforted. Praise Jesus. I am grateful for what I have learned here.
I made the mistake of planning to go to church today. satan figured it out. So, when I got up this morning, I was in fierce pain. I had a cup of tea. I got in the shower, and I got myself dressed, and I went to church. It was wonderful!! Praise Jesus and Amen!!
Hi Verna, you go girl!! I had some push back from the enemy this morning too, but I went to Church and it was so encouraging to be with Believers, praising the Lord, and hearing God’s Word preached for today. I was at Cornerstone Chapel in Virginia. We had a guest speaker today who was on Trump’s spiritual advisory Board during his Presidency. It was a great sermon and especially the last part where he talked about why marriage is under such attack in this Country? It is up on YouTube if anyone is interested at Cornerstone Chapel/Virginia. 🌻
HALLELUJAH and Praise Jesus. That makes me so happy. Being able to worship our Father is a true privilege. So many can't! God's blessing on you and yours. 🌻🌻💜✝️💜
I watched it and Jim Garlow was fantastic! I realized this is the same church whose awesome sermons from Gary Hamrick about the End Times I've been viewing as well. I gotta get to Leesburg, Virginia! As I watched I was thinking hey... we gotta get these guys to Gateway Church where I attend the Southlake campus. Thanks Kris!
Hi Steve!! Yup, that’s me… way up at the top at the 8:30 Service. Cornerstone does a great job of bringing in guests, indeed. Do you know of Patti Height from Out of Egypt Ministries? She was here this summer, they have her up on YouTube. She is great! Every Church needs to invite her in!! Blessings!! 🌻
I don't know Patti Height but I'll give her a watch too. I know all about Frank Turek and now I'm watching Frank. It was Gary Hamrick who caught my attention and the more I listened to him the more I liked him! I guess I'm all about End Time and Current Event stuff now so when I'm not getting it here locally I get cranky... and start looking elsewhere. Thank God for Jimmy Evans who has been to Gateway many times and when he is... I'm all in. I know you're a school bus driver which is cool as I've been a school crossing guard here in Fort Worth for 11 years now. I wave at every bus driver I see... and there's a lot of them!
You fought the devil and you WON! Hallelujah. You are a blessing and I love and enjoy your comments; and love 💕 you too Verna. Heaven will be a time of rejoicing! Amen 🙏 Be blessed and happy Sunday. 🤩❤️
I love you right back Gladys, I'm so grateful!! You be blessed of God, and a Happy Blessed Sunday to you as well. Praise Jesus!!
LOVE this Miss Verna! Adding you to my prayer list now for relief. :)
Thank you, Steve. I thank Jesus in joy for you.
Verna, you’re a comfort to all of us here too!! And… love your Sunday miracles! So glad you could make it to church— you pushed through the pain & He showed up. 🥰💛
Praise Jesus, Kari, it was the first time since I got covid and pneumonia that I was able to go. I needed it sooo much. And ,Amen, He did show up. He always shows up for me. I love Jesus. He is my peace, and my joy, and He has kept me from feeling lost and alone. Not only do I have a wonderful Pastor, but I have had a group of wonderful Pastors here when I couldn't sit under Pastor Bob's teachings. Blessing of blessings, they all teach from the Word. Who could ever ask for more. I didn't ask, but I also have a wonderful congregation here at Tipping Point that taught me and comforted me in my loneliness, and helped me stay centered on Jesus. I am so very blessed of my loving Father. I want to thank the Lord for each of you. You all have blessed me. I need all of you now and forever. I don't know how I comfort you sweet Kari. But I do know that without all of you special gifts of God, my life would be different today. Praise God, for my Tipping Point family!!
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Oh Verna, don't you just love it when you've pushed yourself to do something like go to church ( when you are in pain) and you are soooo glad you did. I'm not sure if we're all being afflcted with extra pain ( from the enemy) or if we're just an older group of people but so many of us are having so much bodily pain. Even my 35 year old daughter though who is in good shape says that her body always hurts. Love your wonderful spirit! You are sunshine....
Go Verna! That is wonderful you were able to fight through the pain. Keep pushing satan back on his heels. I'll be praying for the pain you're experiencing to be gone.
Thank you Chris !! All prayers welcome and appreciated. Let's all pray for Esther M. Smith as well. She is in need!! Love in Christ Jesus!! 🌻🙏🌻
Praying for Esther as well!
Hi Verna.... I too but eventually had to leave before the sermon. A spiritual battle is raging. 😥😥😥
Awe sweetie...sometimes all we've got are baby steps. It may not feel like enough but each small step forward gets us closer to our destination. Next time maybe you'll actually get through the sermon. It's so hard having such intense emotions, isnt it?! Saying a prayer for you lovely sweet one. 🙏 May Jesus give you his comfort and stregnth 💙 and may God help us all make it to our destination. 💙
Esther...I'm having such a huge huge urge to pray for you. Remember God is with you and will never leave you.....EVER , no matter what is occurring. I'm going to pray for you now. I so clearly feel your pain right now. Big hug to you . 💙
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Hang in there, Esther! We know who the ultimate victor of this battle is. Be gentle with yourself and keep looking up! Our earthly pains will soon be healed forever. Oh what a glorious day that will be! 🙏🏻
I was blessed to stay!! I'm praying for next Sunday for you!! Spiritual warfare is real, but know this Esther, He who is in us is Greater than he who is in the world. Hold on to that, and keep on fighting. Look up, our redemption draws near! Lots of prayers coming your way!! I love you, hon.
Amen Verna!!!! You are using your strong voice to encourage your TP family!!
Pastor Jimmy, God is already trying to wake up America to the fact that the end is near. Never in my memory can I remember so many calamities hitting this country in such quick succession. The fires, and drought across much of the country and the mass shootings. This is not the country we grew up in. Satan has definitely made his presences known and is pulling all the strings on this government. I believe in the Lord God Almighty and his precious son Jesus Christ and we need to start fervently praying for this country and the world to bring unbelievers to Christ, because the end is much closer than most believe.
Hi all. I found some mind-blowing things recently that contributes to a pre-trib rapture and supports a Feast of Trumpets rapture-timing.
The Feast of Trumpets is the first day of the seventh month (Sept/Oct on our calendar). Interesting clues are found in the sixth month of Elul (Aug/Sept on our calendar).
- Elul is a month of repentance and stocktaking for the Jews. Why would this month be a month of repentance? I think it's because at the Feast of Trumpets, some year, something significant will happen.
https://www.chabad.org/holidays/JewishNewYear/template_cdo/aid/3766989/jewish/12-Elul-Facts-Every-Jew-Should-Know.htm
- The standard greeting for Jews during the month of Elul is "may you be written and sealed for good [in the Book of Life]." Pretty interesting that they do this for an entire month prior to the Feast of Trumpets.
- Elul is the month of the Bride. Could Elul be the month of final preparation for the Bride of Messiah, the church, to be called up for her wedding day?
(https://www.chabad.org/holidays/JewishNewYear/template_cdo/aid/56888/jewish/The-Month-of-the-Bride.htm)
-Elul is an acrostic from Song of Songs 6:3 - I am my Beloved's and my Beloved is mine. This makes a strong connection between the sixth month of Elul and the Bride.
(https://www.chabad.org/holidays/JewishNewYear/template_cdo/aid/3766989/jewish/12-Elul-Facts-Every-Jew-Should-Know.htm)
-Elul is also an acrostic from Exodus 21:13 which talks about the cities of refuge. When I learned this, I became immediately aware of the connection between the cities of refuge and the rapture. God designates places to hide for the guilty so they don't receive vengeance. What grace and protection for the guilty who put their trust in the Lord.
https://www.chabad.org/holidays/JewishNewYear/template_cdo/aid/3766989/jewish/12-Elul-Facts-Every-Jew-Should-Know.htm
-During the sixth month of Elul, Psalm 27 is read twice a day. Read this Psalm now and see that it's strongly connected to the rapture, especially Psalm 27:5-6.
For in the day of trouble (tribulation)
He will conceal me in His tabernacle (the purpose of the rapture);
In the secret place of His tent He will hide me (the rooms Jesus said He was preparing for us);
He will lift me up (1 Thess 7:17) on a rock.
And now my head will be lifted up above (again 1 Thes 4:17) my enemies around me,
And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
- In Psalm 27:5 (reminder this Psalm is read twice a day for 29 days prior to the Feast of Trumpets) the Psalmist says he will be hidden from the day of trouble. The Hebrew word for "trouble" here is רעה. That is Strong's 7451. This word also appears in Proverbs 22:33 The prudent sees the evil (רעה) and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.
This Hebrew word, רעה, means evil, calamity, or trouble. But most amazing is the facts that this Hebrew word appears 666 times in the Old Testament, which makes a clear connection between the tribulation and hiding during the day of trouble.
Again, Proverbs 22:3. The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.
The prudent see what's going on in our world and sense that trouble is coming. We could translate this verse as, "The prudent see the tribulation (רעה, 666) coming and hides himself, But the naive go on and endure the tribulation.
Last thing. During the sixth month of Elul, the shofar is blown every morning as a reminder to prepare for the holy days ahead. The first holy day after Elul is the Feast of Trumpets.
What will we hear this year during the month of Elul?
Will this Elul bring us warnings that His return is this year?
I will be watching and waiting, for sure!
Hope this is a blessing to this community! Love you all.
Lots of great information here, Jamie! Thank you for sharing!
Wow! Thank you for sharing this Jamie. This is going to take some time to read and process, and I love it!
Thanks, Jamie! I look forward to reading this in detail. Looks like an amazing read :-)
Very interesting! Cool looking plane!
Pastor Evans... I sooo enjoy your messages and leadership. I don’t know who is responsible for bringing on board the other pastors but I am eternally grateful for their teachings also!!! My walk with Jesus Christ has grown exponentially since finding this site.
Periodically, I think of the ones in Heaven who I can’t wait to converse with (including our Lord Jesus Christ and immediate family) and my conclusion was Apostle Paul, Moses and John....However; .... I pray our Lord will allow me to say, thank you Pastor Evan, Pastor Hitchcock and Pastor Laurel for your faithful teachings. Thank you to all my TP family for your prayers. My heart is homeward bound 💖💖💖
Oh wow Esther. I think you just spoke what every person here wants to say. Thank you for doing the hard work because I am going to piggy-back on this! Grateful for you as always!
Ditto Esther! 💙
Fantastic - thanks Jimmy, that was excellent 😊
‘Roll on Rapture’ I say 👍😃
Roll on 😎 - I agree 👍.
Yes...can't wait!! 💙
Yes Pastor Evans I am ready for the flood. I have my life jacket on. I just pray that many more will put their life jackets on also. I say it must be worse now then it was in the days of Noah or is it because we have technology. and can tune into world events at the push of a button. Just want to remind all of us that we must hang in there, keep our faith in the only one we can put our faith in. Continue to look up he is approaching Thank you Pastor Evans once again for your wonderful information. God bless you all my brothers and sisters.
Thank you sister Beth and great encouragement. It is really dark out there. But He is approaching just as you say 💪😎😊. Have a blessed Sunday.
Thank you. God bless
Amen to all that Beth!
I was told by a Pastor, where or Group went to sing as Song Evangelists, that he was so glad that we were there. He needed someone to feed him at that time. He said that a pastor can only feed the people for so long before they themselves run out of food. Pastoral retreats and vacations are so needed at times for our Shepard to draw aside and refresh their body and soul.
I'm glad Pastor Jimmie is doing so. He should arrive back refreshed and ready to pour into us again with renewed gusto.
What a great message Pastor Jimmy, thank you. Looking around today sure gives me a visual and feel for the conditions before the flood. I believe the real bottom line of all of this is the seriousness God views sin. Committing that many prophets and scripture to prophecy and especially this specific end time period is quite and indicator. The world is ignoring, rebelling against and insulting their king, with the exception of those of us that love Him. He is unimaginably more compassionate and patient than any of our standards. He is also unimaginably more just, also. Have a blessed Sunday my friends.
Happy Sunday…. Amen Justin! 💛
Amen. Praise God our Heavenly Father!
It’s interesting that as I was reading about this man who didn’t like to hear about the end times. My mother came to mind. She’s doesn’t like to hear about the end times. When I talk to her about the end times, I’m not trying to scare her but prepare her.
When I’ve explained the end times to her I’m trying to explain how it relates to what’s happening in the current world.
Everyone has the right to think, believe and feel whatever it is that they like.
I continue to pray for her and my two brothers and their families. I give the rest to God. I’ll continue to speak about all the wonderful and miraculous things that God has done in my life and continues still is. Without every day prayer and God’s everlasting love and guidance, I can’t fathom how one could feel at peace within themselves in today’s ever so evil and cruel world.
I need God every day, because on my own I’m nothing.
In Jesus name, Amen.
😧...I don't even have words for this. I can't add a thing to it. The humility in your post makes me want to seek Him even more than I already am today. Thank you Wendy. :)))
Dear Steve,
I know that God will definitely touch your life even more by reasoning of the way your comment post has touched my heart.
Always remember to pray for God’s grace and wisdom and
may His unconditional love continue to be your guide.
I’m praying for all God’s people and believe that very soon He will rescue His people from this ever growing evil catastrophic world that we’re all living in.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Perfectly stated I have heard many many sermons and teachings on this matter and this lines up what I learned over the past 50+ years and I could never have said it as well as you have. I would say people get ready you don’t have to pack your clothes you don’t have to get pretty you just have to be ready and there’s even evidence how close the time is it’s not man-made evidence it’s scriptural evidence and Jesus himself evidence. And the more you look foolish the closer he’s coming because he’s looking foolish will be from those around you who have no idea what’s going on or that might be afraid of it. But for the Christian look up Our redemption draws nigh. So let me say thank you sir for listening to the Lord
So true and good Mr. Trammell! Your message reminded me that there is no effort I can make and nothing I can do that will make me more "presentable" or accepted by God before He comes because He is a "just-as-you-are" God. Can I and should I do more to be more like Him? Absolutely! But I am accepted by Him just the way I am and there is no picture filter I can use to make myself look better to Him. Makes me think of something Pastor Jimmy said a few months ago: "You've never see a Uhaul behind a hearse because you can't take it with you, but you can send it ahead."