Peace and Security, Great Tribulation, Armageddon

[Andrey]

Seeing that many have undertaken to compile an account of the facts that are given full credence among us, just as these were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and attendants of the message, I resolved also, because I have traced all things from the start with accuracy, to write them to you in logical order,…so that you may know fully the certainty of the things that you have been taught orally. (Luke 1:4)

 

What eloquent testimony to Scriptural authenticity Luke here gives! The facts are vouchsafed by eyewitnesses; he himself has traced all things from the beginning with accuracy and then arranged them logically, thus furnishing a sound basis for faith. Incidentally Luke here indicates the superiority of the written over the oral record. Quite likely among the written records by which Luke traced everything accurately from the beginning were the inspired accounts by Matthew and Mark. (w52 8/15 p. 494-495)

 

The lesson for us is that we need to research everything thoroughly before making any seeming speculation. We are encouraged to conduct a personal topical Bible study using all the publications of a faithful slave. If we are in doubt, we pray that Jehovah will give us his holy spirit, discernment, open our hearts, and engage our thinking faculties. 1 Timothy 4:10; 2 Timothy 2:15; Matthew 24:45; James 1:5, 6; Luke 11:13; Proverbs 2:1-6; Ezra 7:10; Proverbs 2:10, 11.

[jrnievas]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/earthquake-interrupts-un-security-council-in-nyc/vi-BB1l8wfD?cvid=20357eb8571142e1a5285934e9446ae7&ei=14

 

What if, in the GT, we witness a live broadcast of a major earthquake causing the UN to panic due to intense ground shaking? 🫣

 

[Tortuga]

22 minutes ago, jrnievas said:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/earthquake-interrupts-un-security-council-in-nyc/vi-BB1l8wfD?cvid=20357eb8571142e1a5285934e9446ae7&ei=14

 

What if, in the GT, we witness a live broadcast of a major earthquake causing the UN to panic due to intense ground shaking? 🫣

 

 

I would like to see God's hand writing on the wall...

[jrnievas]

2 minutes ago, Tortuga said:

I would like to see God's hand writing on the wall...

Which of his hands - the left or the right hand? 

[JennyM]

There are some jw who gradually become inactive because the end isnt coming. or some  pursue materialistic goals. 

But Jehovah is exhausting all what he can do to save more people. 

 

However, this system is tiring. .. Really? Does anybody want their family to be dead? Does anyone like to be separated by their love ones?

 

Does anyone want to see their parents get old and eventually die? No one. 

It's sad its tiring and exhausting. 

 

For a righteous person to succeed,that person must always look for strength from Jehovah. 

 

Even Jehovah and Jesus, feel grieved by death. 

 

Anyway, we know that our troubles are temporary compare to time indefinite so why would I complain. 

[Richie]

1 minute ago, JennyM said:

There are some jw who gradually become inactive because the end isnt coming. or some  pursue materialistic goals. 

But Jehovah is exhausting all what he can do to save more people. 

 

However, this system is tiring. .. Really? Does anybody want their family to be dead? Does anyone like to be separated by their love ones?

 

Does anyone want to see their parents get old and eventually die? No one. 

It's sad its tiring and exhausting. 

 

For a righteous person to succeed,that person must always look for strength from Jehovah. 

 

Even Jehovah and Jesus, feel grieved by death. 

 

Anyway, we know that our troubles are temporary compare to time indefinite so why would I complain. 

We saw this personally. Some felt tired, frustrated and lost faith. My very old jw regular pioneer friend is always echoing her word on me... "Do not be over... do not be too slow. Be balance. Do what is due for your family and always pray and be guided". Learning from the past and from old people, I give a reminder to young people, 'do not be overly excited, be balance and always be prepared from the discouragement if ever comes. Some are so frustrating and coming from we do not expect'. Many things I can say but in short we must always prepare ourselve to absorb setback and frustration by begging Jehovah to help us to undestand His ways. 

[LeolaRootStew]

12 hours ago, Dustparticle said:

 

 I hope I'll be wearing pants when coming out the GT sis.

 

11 hours ago, Dustparticle said:

 

 Hopefully a chocolate bar in my right or both hands too sis.

 

We all hope that for you, but the important part is making it.

 

[JennyM]

Jehovah wont let us to things that we cant endure. He has been kind to all of us. Recent adjustments shows that He is adjusting to the changes in our lives and how will it affect us. 

 

His day wont delay  just one day. If others were able to endure through Jehovah's help, He can help us  to endure too. 

Edited April 6 by JennyM

[chuck83]

Russia can't be target for Islamic fundamentalists, Putin says

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-cant-target-islamic-fundamentalists-115535693.html

 

“….we are a country that demonstrates a unique example of interfaith harmony and unity, of inter-religious and inter-ethnic unity."

 

Very unique… probably the dividing red line is when the religion says your government will be replaced by God’s Kingdom right? You don’t like that right? 

[New World Explorer]

7 hours ago, jrnievas said:

Which of his hands - the left or the right hand? 

Left.. because during GT his right hand will be busy holding us fast! 🥰

[Dages]

3 hours ago, chuck83 said:

we are a country that demonstrates a unique example of interfaith harmony and unity, of inter-religious

our tortured friends in Russia may want to say a word about this.

[Paulo]

5 hours ago, chuck83 said:

“….we are a country that demonstrates a unique example of interfaith harmony and unity, of inter-religious and inter-ethnic unity."

Please let me correct this:

 

“….we are a country that demonstrates a unique example of false interfaith harmony and unity, of inter-false-religious and inter-ethnic unity."

 

Done

[lesage NM]

IMO, the UN will not destroy directly Islam hq as Mecca but from New York HQ , the SC will adopt resolutions which leading members such as USA, Russia china France England will fully adopt... however, countries such as Saudi Arabia, Indonésie, Pakistan, India cannot vote for such laws/resolutions. 

The fact that the most important members (the 5 big ones,  those having the power of veto) agree on this project and adopt is sufficient to fulfill the prophecy related to the destruction of BTG

[JennyM]

For the first time ever, Denmark plans to draft both men and women into military service. It's only the third European country to do so, after Norway and Sweden. Beginning in 2026, the government wants to call up 5,000 co-ed conscripts a year. In addition, basic military service is to be extended from four to eleven months. The government says the decisions are in reaction to the war in Ukraine and the Russian threat in Western Europe's backyard.

[jrnievas]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/902762/el-nino-state-of-calamity/story/

 

Edited April 7 by jrnievas

[Doug]

On 3/1/2024 at 1:52 PM, Sofia said:

 

Nevertheless last annual meeting we had an adjustment on the judgement message to be proclaimed.

 

 

I'm back from the "Enter Into God's Rest" Circuit Assembly with Branch Representative at Mira Loma Assembly Hall.

 

I can report that the branch representative said that according to Rev. 16:21 we will deliver a hard-hitting message.  He didn't use the word "hailstone", but that is used at Rev 16:21, nor "judgement".  He didn't give any clue as to the timing of the hard-hitting message.

 

A hard-hitting message, hmmm  .   .    .    Special campaign?

Edited April 8 by Doug
clarification

[jrnievas]

4 minutes ago, Doug said:

 

I'm back from the "Enter Into God's Rest" Circuit Assembly with Branch Representative at Mira Loma Assembly Hall.

 

I can report that the branch representative said that according to Rev. 16:21 we will deliver a hard-hitting message.  He didn't use the word "hailstone", but that is used at Rev 16:21, nor "judgement".  He didn't give any clue as to the timing of the hard-hitting message.

 

A hard-hitting message, hmmm  .   .    .    Special campaign?

Maybe...... Let's JW and JW (Just wait and just watch) or lets JWW (Just watch and wait) 😆

[New World Explorer]

21 minutes ago, Doug said:

 

I'm back from the "Enter Into God's Rest" Circuit Assembly with Branch Representative at Mira Loma Assembly Hall.

 

I can report that the branch representative said that according to Rev. 16:21 we will deliver a hard-hitting message.  He didn't use the word "hailstone", but that is used at Rev 16:21, nor "judgement".  He didn't give any clue as to the timing of the hard-hitting message.

 

A hard-hitting message, hmmm  .   .    .    Special campaign?

Hard hitting message proved to be beneficial for Ninivah … (woke them up) 

[Dustparticle]

2 hours ago, Doug said:

 

I'm back from the "Enter Into God's Rest" Circuit Assembly with Branch Representative at Mira Loma Assembly Hall.

 

I can report that the branch representative said that according to Rev. 16:21 we will deliver a hard-hitting message.  He didn't use the word "hailstone", but that is used at Rev 16:21, nor "judgement".  He didn't give any clue as to the timing of the hard-hitting message.

 

A hard-hitting message, hmmm  .   .    .    Special campaign?

Just have to wait and see.

[Doug]

32 minutes ago, Dustparticle said:

Just have to wait and see.

 

True.  But we just had the explanation that the good news would continue to be our message until the end.  No explicit  "judgement" message.   A judgement is implied.

 

Can good news take the form of a hard-hitting message?   Or, to put it another way;  Can a "hailstone" message (Rev. 16:21 is cited) be considered "good news" ?   Seems counter intuitive.  Is there a precedent? 

 

The message to Nineveh had a good effect, but it wasn't a message of good news.  It was repent, or else.

[mjcabz]

15 minutes ago, Doug said:

 

True.  But we just had the explanation that the good news would continue to be our message until the end.  No explicit  "judgement" message.   A judgement is implied.

 

Can good news take the form of a hard-hitting message?   Or, to put it another way;  Can a "hailstone" message (Rev. 16:21 is cited) be considered "good news" ?   Seems counter intuitive.  Is there a precedent? 

 

The message to Nineveh had a good effect, but it wasn't a message of good news.  It was repent, or else.

It was explained by Bro. Cook at Jw broadcasting Oct 2023

[Paulo]

5 hours ago, New World Explorer said:

Hard hitting message proved to be beneficial for Ninivah … (woke them up) 

 

I always think of Niniveh when I think about the hard hitting message that will come.

And it was also because of Niniveh that I was waiting for some recent changes that came.

[Doug]

Until it happens and we know exactly what the message is

 

and how it will be delivered,  all we can say about it now is

 

it will be A Hard-Hitting Message of GOOD NEWS   

[Dhanyel]

The world seems to have calmed down? It only seems so because in reality it's getting worse every day. Stay vigilant.

[Dages]

25 minutes ago, Dhanyel said:

The world seems to have calmed down? It only seems so because in reality it's getting worse every day. Stay vigilant.

Tonight is Aid al fitr, so muslims aren't messing around today.