The hour of revelation: spiritual readiness, the reality of judgment, and the state of the church.
For some time now, we have been discussing various revelations and warnings concerning the Christian life. During our previous program, I believe we spoke about becoming a spotless bride of Christ. Our sister mentioned several things that Christians might not expect to become obstacles to their entrance into the kingdom of God. These included seemingly ordinary matters such as filling out forms, using names in particular ways, maintaining connections with the church, and keeping appointments for which specific times have been set.
We learned that even matters we might consider insignificant deserve our attention when we are seeking to live in a way that pleases the Lord. We thank God for the lessons we have received, and we are grateful to have our sister with us again today.
Spiritual readiness. As I reflected on these things, I began to understand the importance of being spiritually prepared. We must not become so absorbed in the things of this world that we forget eternity. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Beloved, the Lord Jesus Christ is worth more than all the gold and silver in the world put together. No earthly possession can compare with him. No amount of wealth, fame, or worldly achievement can take his place. Christians, please take your spiritual life seriously.
The Lord also showed me something concerning the condition of humanity. He asked me to look at the multitude of people in the world. He helped me understand that among the countless people living on earth, only a few were ready for His coming. Beloved, only a few are truly prepared for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us examine ourselves. Are we ready for His coming? Are we living in holiness? Are we seeking his righteousness? These are questions every Christian must be willing to answer honestly.
The state of the church. Beloved, the Lord showed me that many people within the church have become so absorbed in worldly things that they are no longer living according to his standards. The church of God has become entangled in the things of this world. We see all kinds of sinful behavior, including sexual immorality, corruption, bribery, adultery, and other practices that contradict the word of God. Sadly, some of these things are happening even among church leaders.
Beloved, do not assume that because you occupy a position in the church, you are automatically pleasing to God. You might think that nobody sees what you are doing. You might believe that nobody knows your secrets. Perhaps you are doing certain things in secret that even your wife or husband does not know about. But remember, God sees everything.
Visions of spiritual truth. The Lord showed me another vision. In this vision, I saw many people gathered together in Germany. They appeared to be showing reverence or paying homage to someone or something. From what I could see, the people seemed to believe that they were participating in an act of worship. However, beloved, what I saw among them was a large, ugly, and filthy demon. The demon was laughing and appeared to be very happy. Why was it so happy? Because the people believed they were worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet the scene I witnessed suggested something very different.
Beloved, this should make us reflect seriously on our worship and our relationship with God. We must not assume that every gathering or every act that appears religious is necessarily pleasing to the Lord. We must examine everything in the light of the word of God and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
A vision of the rapture. That day was a Saturday. I experienced something that made me feel unwell. I remembered that I had already had a previous encounter, so I was aware that something unusual was happening. I decided to find a place to sleep. As soon as I fell asleep, I realized that my spirit had come out of my body.
I found myself in a vast, empty land. There was nothing on it. It was completely barren. Suddenly, I realized that the sea, the earth, and even the heavens seemed to come together. All of a sudden, I saw a great beast coming out of the sea. It was an extraordinary and frightening sight. I also saw a very great mountain nearby. The beast came and lay down on the mountain. When it lay there, it looked extremely weak, as though something had struck it with tremendous force. It seemed unable to do anything, and it remained lying there.
Then I suddenly saw a certain man standing beside the mountain. After that, I saw angels standing on the clouds holding scrolls in their hands. I wondered what they were going to say. The message I heard was a warning: Do not deceive them. The Lord is coming.
Beloved, listen carefully. I then saw graves being opened. As the graves opened, the people who were inside rose up and went away. Suddenly, I saw cars traveling along the roads. The drivers disappeared, and the cars began crashing into one another. As they collided, people were struck and injured. I also saw an airplane whose pilot had disappeared. The plane crashed, and the people aboard were killed. I saw people disappearing from a ship, after which the ship sank into the sea.
Then, all of a sudden, I saw the living people who had not died being caught up in the rapture. Beloved, there were very few people. The number was extremely small. When I considered the number of Christians in the world and even the number of churches and Christians we have here in Ghana, I realized how serious the situation was. Considering how few people were taken in the rapture compared with the number of churches and Christians we have, it became clear to me that we have a great responsibility. Beloved, we have a burden to carry.
Whenever the Lord shows me a vision of this nature, I often find myself left behind, unable to take part in the rapture. May the Lord have mercy on me because I do not want to remain here on Earth. I tried to fly away by my own strength. I jumped and struggled trying to be caught up into heaven, but I was brought back down to Earth. I could not understand it.
Nothing can be hidden from God. You cannot hide anything from God. You may conceal your sins from other people and tell yourself that nobody knows what you have done, but you cannot hide your actions from the Lord. You cannot hide your sins from God. You may cover them up and convince yourself that nobody has discovered them, but the Lord knows everything. Beloved, nothing can be concealed from the eyes of our great God. One day, everything will be brought to light. The Lord will reveal what has been hidden and we will have to give an account of our lives.
Therefore, do not continue living in secret sin while pretending to be righteous before others. The Lord is calling us to repentance. He is calling us to return to him with sincere hearts. Beloved, the Lord is calling us with open arms. He is inviting us to come home to him. The Bible says in , "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
The Lord also showed me a scene of judgment. The Lord calls each of us to pursue holiness and righteousness, and I believe that as you continue walking with him, your life will not remain the same. This is the opportunity the Lord has given us today. We do not know what tomorrow will bring. We do not know how much time we have left, but the Lord has graciously allowed us to be alive today. Let us use this opportunity to work out our salvation and prepare ourselves so that the judgment of God does not take us by surprise.
I saw myself standing beside what appeared to be a judgment scene, where someone was seated upon a throne. I understood the scene as a warning that everyone must ultimately give an account of their life before God. The person being judged had not continued in the righteousness of the Lord until the end. Because of this, the one seated upon the throne pronounced judgment.
The day is coming when there will be no excuses. There will be no opportunity to hide the truth or pretend that we have lived differently from the way we actually have. In the vision, the person was unable to give an answer. Beloved, this is why we must take the word of God seriously today. We must not wait until we stand before the Lord to discover that we have neglected the life of holiness he requires. Let us examine ourselves while we still have the opportunity to change.
Beloved, considering everything we have discussed, I believe you are beginning to understand the seriousness of God's judgment and the urgency of preparing for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Death could come at any time. None of us knows when our earthly journey will end. The Bible tells us that it is appointed unto human beings to die once, and after that comes judgment.
When you stand before the Lord, what will your answer be? What will mine be? What account will we give of the way we have lived our lives? Will we be able to point to a life of faithfulness, obedience, and sincere service to God? The word of the Lord has been given to us. Now, it is up to us to respond and take the necessary steps.
Beloved viewer, if you are at home and you want to dedicate your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, or if you want to begin a new life with him, please pray this prayer with me.
