THE EXPRESS STATEMENT OF THE SPIRIT. In the latter times, our day, there is an apostasy. A departure from sound doctrine, following spirits of deception and doctrines taught by devils. Strong words from the Apostle Paul but certainly fitting for our day. Doctrines that placate and please. Teachings that are contrary to sound doctrine. The making of promises that never come to pass. Pathetically, many good people are swept up by the brainwashing capabilities of these unscrupulous individuals. 1 Tim. 4:1 They teach lies, with the spirit of hypocrisy. They are without conscience, for it has been cauterized and burned beyond possessing any human compassion, seeking only their own benefit and prosperity. 1 Tim. 4:2 Be warned. The future is glorious, only in Christ.
THE SEVENTH SEAL, THE LAST ONE. The seal of a silenced heaven. So awesome and holy is this moment of time that all of heaven is awe stricken and in utter silence. This season of silence is so important that the usual sounds of heaven, the praises, the adoration, the songs of worship all cease until this moment is past. Rev. 8:1
SILENCE is caused by the mighty and glorious presence of the LORD in His Holy Temple. This is a sacred and holy event. The Lord will have finished His permanent and everlasting dwelling place and will occupy it, in power and great glory. Because He is making His beloved His wife, total silence is observed. The LORD is in His Temple. Hab. 2:20 Silence is commanded for the day of the Lord is near, it is swiftly approaching. He has prepared His sacrifice, he has sent out the invitations to His bidden guests. Zeph. 1:7 The Temple is, that beautiful and glorious structure which is constantly referred to as His Church, His Body or His Bride, all three being one and the same living body of believers. Those who have met the divine requirements necessary for membership in the body that will be His Bride. Eph. 5:23
INVITED TO THE MARRIAGE OF THE SON. A kingdom parable. Mt. 22:2-14 A parable, while an allegory, is used to illustrate a truth. A KING, prepared a marriage for his Son. There can be no question as to the identification of the characters of this story. The first call was issued to those who had anticipated an invitation. They REFUSED to come. Unbelievably, they turned down their King, a man of power and authority, their ruler. Stubbornly, they would not come. This equates to the Call of the Lord to Israel. A second call is issued. Everything is ready, come now. What patience and love for His people the King is demonstrating. The response of his subjects is one of scorn and disdain, one colossal insult. Their attitude is not according to the ethics of their day, much more, when dealing with their leader. Their own affairs were determined to be of more importance, so they went their own ways. So wicked and vile were the men of that day that they took the servants of the King, mocking and beating them, then killing them. Sounds like the servants of the Lord called Prophets, whom Israel slew, even to John the Baptist.