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fiveeagles · Joined: 19 May 2005 Location: Vancouver

Have you thought about death? If you are going to die, how would you like to go?

The following passage is taken from this prophetic word,

http://www.elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=3470

We must also learn to die well. If that statement alarms you, you are the one I am probably addressing this to. If we truly believe in the resurrection, not just as a doctrine, but as the sure promise that it is from Almighty God who cannot lie, then we, above all people on the earth, should be able to die with joy, not fear. As I have heard from many hospital workers, not many Christians die well. Something is profoundly wrong with this. Regardless of whom we are or what we have, we should be looking forward to the day of our death with great desire for "the joy that is set before us."

One of the most important Christian teachings and disciplines is the call that we have to take up our crosses and "die daily." If we have died to this world, as we have been called to do, it is impossible for us to fear. What does a dead man fear? One who is already dead to this world does not fear anything on the earth. This must be our resolve.

The number one strategy of the devil in these times is to control the world through fear. The Lord leads His people through faith. The times are going to increasingly reveal those who have true faith and those who do not. Psalm 32 is an important word for us, especially verses 6-11, which is quoted below:

"Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found; surely in a flood of great waters they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Do not be as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding, whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check, otherwise they will not come near to you. Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but he who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness shall surround him. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; and shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart." -- Psalm 32:6-11

The recent earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes are already taxing the whole world's relief efforts. The worst natural disasters in human history are continuing to be topped by succeeding ones. The Lord and the prophets have all made it clear that this would come upon the world in the last days, but this should not cause fear in Christians, but rather rejoicing--not because we are rejoicing at the suffering of others, but because our redemption is drawing near.

The kingdom is coming, and our King is going to restore the earth to the paradise He created it to be. He is going to remove all disease, pain, cruelty and suffering, and wipe every tear away from every eye. The tragic lessons of the part of creation that is trying to live without its Creator are nearly over--and the joys of redemption and restoration are about to begin. The kingdom is at hand, even at the door.

However, we must understand this door. As Paul said in Acts 14:22: "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God." The Lord does not allow troubles to come upon His people without purpose, and the basic purposes are: 1) to help conform us to the image of Christ, and 2) to help us find the entry into the kingdom in that area of our life. The "great tribulation" (see Matthew 24:21) or the "great time of trouble" are also doors for the whole world to enter into the kingdom, and that will be the result.

uberscheisse · Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Location: japan is better than korea.

"youth in asia? i don't care where the kids go... more power to 'em".

-drunk guy in a skid bar in vancouver.

diablo3 · Joined: 11 Sep 2004

hehehe
"today is a good day to die" is the Korean interpretation for an Aussie saying "today is a good day today" Very Happy

diablo3 · Joined: 11 Sep 2004

It is a good day today

joe_doufu · Joined: 09 May 2005 Location: Elsewhere

K'plagh!

Deconstructor · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Location: Canada

Suicide is probably the best way to die if only because it is a conscious choice to enter eternity. No one asked us if we wanted to be here; at least we can choose to leave.

Another good reason for suicide is that it is infinitely more preferable than a slow death in old age. When the time comes and I am no longer able to take care of myself, I will put an end to it. I would never want to be a burden to my family.

Hollywoodaction · Joined: 02 Jul 2004

I don't have time to waste contemplating my own mortality. I know I will eventually die one day, so why dwell on such things?

SuperFly · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: In the doghouse

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

I.E. Today may be a good day to die, but it's a much better day to live.

canuckistan · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:38 am Post subject:

Today is a good day to bake banana bread Smile

bignate · Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Location: Hell's Ditch

magicwolfman · Joined: 01 Sep 2005

In a God honoring way.

mack the knife · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: standing right behind you...

Damn, I thought this was a Starcraft thread. Mad

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

It is if you want it to be.
"In the pipe, 5 by 5."

Red · Joined: 05 Jul 2004

"Gimmie somethin' t' shoot!"