Days of Vengeance

And Jesus said, Luke 21:22, For those are days of vengeance, that all things that are written may be fulfilled.

I was in prayer and reading Luke 21 the other morning. Parts of Luke 21 became bold for me and I felt the Holy Spirit say to me that this is something I should write about.

As one reads Luke 21, Jesus is talking to his disciples regarding the temple and how it will be destroyed not one stone left standing. In verse 7, they asked Jesus when will the temple be destroyed?   Then Jesus starts from here and goes chronological what will happen. So, I feel led by the Holy Spirit to point out some keys verses that have stood out in bold to me. I then place in key verses in the way Jesus tells us.

In this chapter of Luke, Jesus is warning us of the great tribulation however, notice I have put verse 36 first for you to read and understand. I have also left it in the order that Jesus applies it as well. Then all the other verses follow. I encourage you to pray first and ask Jesus to make bold his word in your life and then read the chapter for yourself.

Verse 9; [Jesus states that] when you hear of wars and insurrections (disturbances, disorder, and confusion), do not become alarmed and panic-stricken and terrified; for all this must take place first, but the end will not [come] immediately.

Verse 36; [This is the promise of escape to the below verses] Keep awake then and watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have full strength and ability and be accounted worthy to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.

Verse 8; Jesus tells his disciples to be careful that you are not led astray, that many will come in my (Jesus the Messiah’s) name and claim to be Jesus and they will say that the time is at hand (Day of Vengeance).

Verse 12; [This verse is significant], But previous to all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be led away before kings and governors [perhaps judges as well] for My name’s sake. [because claiming to be a child of the King of King’s]

Verse 8; Jesus tells his disciples to be careful that you are not led astray, that many will come in my (Jesus the Messiah’s) name and claim to be Jesus and they will say that the time is at hand (Day of Vengeance).

Verse 9; [Jesus states that] when you hear of wars and insurrections (disturbances, disorder, and confusion), do not become alarmed and panic-stricken and terrified; for all this must take place first, but the end will not [come] immediately.

Verse 10; [Jesus goes on to say that] Nation will rise against Nation, and Kingdom against Kingdom.

Verse 11; [He explains] there will be mighty and violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences (plagues: malignant and contagious or infectious epidemic diseases which are deadly and devastating); there will be sights of terror and great signs from heaven.

Verse 12; [This verse is significant], But previous to all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be led away before kings and governors [perhaps judges as well] for My name’s sake. [because claiming to be a child of the King of King’s]

Verse 18; [This is an awesome promise!!!], But not a hair of your head shall perish. [Praise God for he is worthy to be praised!]

Verse 20; But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know and understand that its desolation has come near.

Verse 22; For those are days of vengeance, that all things that are written may be fulfilled.

Verse 25; And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth [there will be] distress (trouble and anguish) of nations in bewilderment and perplexity [without resources, left wanting, embarrassed, in doubt, not knowing which way to turn] at the roaring (the echo) of the tossing of the sea.

Verse 26; Men swooning away [lose consciousness, pass out, black out, keel over], or expiring with fear and dread and apprehension and expectation of the things that are coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken and caused to totter [falter, wobble, flounder and become unstable].

Verse 27; [This will be when all humanity will bow and confess that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings] And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with great (transcendent and overwhelming) power and [all his kingly] glory (majesty and splendor).

Verse 32; truly I tell you, this generation (those living at that definite period in time) will not perish and pass away until all has taken place.

Verse 33; The sky and the earth (the universe, the world) will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

Verse 35; [Jesus assures us that this is coming] For it will come upon all who live upon the face of the entire earth.

Verse 36; [This is the promise of escape] Keep awake then and watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have full strength and ability and be accounted worthy to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.

Some folks tell me, that if it is gloom and doom that I want to talk about, then they will not have any part in the conversation. This is their way of being in denial of what God’s word is speaking of and warning us about. This is one of the reasons why preachers and ministers do not want to speak about the book of Revelations, the book of Daniel, and ultimately the end times that God warns us of. Think about it, ministers do not want the flak or abrasion from their congregation as they [the congregation] are really saying they do not want to hear what God says, especially if he is warning us of bad things that may be coming. Many, even christians believe that the bible is speculative or tentative. For many people it is painful as this talk of the last days ruins their dreams, goals, and future here on earth. What they do not see is what is going on behind the spiritual veil, that God has a better place for all of us. For myself, I fear and respect God, love him for his truthfulness and word, he is never changing, and I personally see the days of vengeance off in the very near future. Lastly, I wanted to amplify the meaning of vengeance. It is a rendering of full justice or satisfaction. This “end of times” is God’s justice and satisfaction. Since when is God a vengeful God? Read his word, he is not changing, and he has been a vengeful God since the beginning of time. When did God quit becoming a loving God? He has not quit as his word and love is everlasting.

I’m watching and I see it coming…

Your Friend in Christ,

The Watchmen