MATTHEW 24 - WHAT'S JESUS SAYING TO US?

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Dear Brothers, Sisters, Prodigals and Unsaved,

     Our Lessons in Matthew will always have such topics as; "How To" Live our Lives Today, Healings, Miracles, Deliverance and more.  Today we'll learn; and see; what we need in,  Signs Of Christ's Return, Perilous Times, The Glorious Return, Parable Of The Fig Tree and Be Ready For His Coming.

    So hang in there, - Abba [God], wrote this all down, for His children to have the knowledge we need to get through these crazy days. Thereby knowing the truth we're set-free through His Victory.  That's why Jesus through His Word, reveals to us what His Father [Abba] told Jesus to say and do, plus understand what Heaven is like as it will be on earth E V E N T U A L L Y so we can preach; live a Godly life and overcome the world [enemy] today.  The World, is the twerp's [satan's] playground. Thankfully if you know your authority, he can't play with you.

Verse  NOTE: ALL meanings are from Strong's Concordance, unless marked otherwise.

24:1-14    Signs Of Christ's Return:

·         [Matthew 24:1-3 NKJV] 1 "Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not [one] stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down." 3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what [will be] the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"

    Doesn't it make you feel good, when even the disciples weren't sure what Jesus meant.  Often I feel the same way.  But we have a helper in the Holy Spirit [HS] to ask, as the disciples asked Jesus.  So when you're unsure of something, ask the [HS].
    When Jesus says, ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, you can take it to the bank - it's going to happen.  Never doubt that.  The only thing that can be a bit confusing, is how it happens, not that it won't happen, but think of it in a modern equivalent terms.
    Example: I was told by an angel in a dream, that I was going to minister to an open field crowded with people from around the world, this was about 38 years ago.  When I started doing the blog in August of 2011, to 19-01-010.

NOTE:  The color won't hold, so from this point down.  Can't wait to get my new iMac Friday 

·         [Matthew 24:4-6 NKJV] 4 "And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 "For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. 6 "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all [these things] must come to pass, but the end is not yet."

    Many will say they are the messiah to deceive you.  We will hear of wars and rumors of them.  Yes, we've had this for many years.  But not more than one at a time.  It will be multiplied in these latter days.  But don't let that bother you - because the end [rapture/gathering] is not yet.

·       [Matthew 24:7-8 NKJV] 7 "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. 8 "All these [are] the beginning of sorrows."
    Just like the wars and rumor of them above - the nations and kingdoms will rise against each other.  Probably because of all the nations, kingdoms and wars, people will be starving, along with the little pesky things, spoiling the food and to finish here they'll be earthquakes, probably because of bombing.  Fear not we're still not done yet.  Through all this, Abba is still in control and will take care of His People!

·       [Matthew 24:9-12 NKJV] 9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake. 10 "And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. 11 "Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 "And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold."

    Tribulation means: 2347 /thlípsis ("compression, tribulation") carries the challenge of coping with the internal pressure of a tribulation, especially when feeling there is "no way of escape" ("hemmed in"). Causing persecution, affliction or distress for many.

    This is the time of the end of the Church age.   There won't be any help legally, because Christians will be persecuted during this time.  The governments will probably try to abolish and burn our Bibles so they can spread their false religion.  False prophets saying there is no god, or that they are the only true Messiah.  We won't be at the point of taking the "mark" - that comes after we're raptured/gathered together to Christ.

·       [Matthew 24:13-14 NKJV] "But he who endures to the end shall be saved. 14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. "
    What does endure to the end mean?  It means not giving up on Abba or turning away from what you know what's is rightly to do - By reading/knowing the Word.
    That's why it's so important to read you word.  I can't speak for you, but every time I read or re-read the Bible, I swear Abba put something new in it!  Of course, He didn't, I just was not ready to understand it all in one reading - like many!  It will be tough for those nations who are at war, food, gas, most basic needs will be rationed.  But that's when our Great God will be supplying our needs as He did for the Israelite's, when they left Egypt.  As you believe, so shall you receive [Matthew 7:7-8].  During this time, we will need to draw closer to Jesus and His Word.  But I would also recommend you ask, seek and knock {Matthew 7:7], for ALL the JOY HE CAN GIVE YOU.  Why?  Because the Joy of the Lord IS OUR STRENGTH.  All of us will need that strength to get through this tribulation.  DON'T GIVE UP!  The enemy is a LIAR, THIEF and DESTROYER.  He knows his stuff, but Greater IS HE THAT IS IN YOU, THAN he THAT'S IN THE WORLD!  Hallelujah!! It also says, after all this tribulation, the END WILL COME!  The lights have been turned back on at the end of the tunnel now.
    [1 John 4:4 NKJV] "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.!"

    [Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV] "Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for [this] day [is] holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

    [1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV] "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God [is] faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear [it]."
    He makes a way when we see none.

24:15-28    Perilous Times:

   

· [Matthew 24:15-19 NKJV] 15 "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 "Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 "And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 19 "But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days!"
    What is the "abomination of desolation"?  The term “abomination means” Hebrew toevah and siqqus) is normally a great sin, commonly worthy of death.  Scholars generally agree that the first reference of these prophecies is the Seleucid king Antiochus Epiphanies IV, who ruled Palestine from 175-64 B.C. Antiochus treated Israel with such violence and contempt that they rebelled against him. When he came to suppress the rebellion, his forces entered the temple, stopped the regular sacrifices, set up an idol of or altar for Zeus, and apparently offered swine there as a sacrifice. This is an abomination because it is idolatry, and it brings desolation because it defiles the holy place at the heart of Israel. This act was the abomination “of” desolation, is the abomination “causing” desolation [Daniel 11:31].
    No one should go back to their homes for ANYTHING.  They should go expecting to be raptured/gathered together].  Just look up!  Forget about any worldly things you have, you won't need them in Heaven - besides, Abba has much better for you.
    Most Christian traditions teach that children enter the world fallen due to Adam’s sin, but some argue children are not guilty before God until they knowingly disobey God’s commands. If the child dies before reaching that age, he or she receives salvation based on Christ’s finished work. Once the child knowingly sins, however, they become accountable for their actions and have reached the age of accountability. At that point, salvation comes through our conscious, active repentance and faith in Christ.  Don't forget what the Lord said in:

    [Matthew 19:14 NKJV] "But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not
     forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
     So an age, is up to Abba, our holy, honorable and righteous God.  But the only reason, an unborn child will not be taken - is because it's unborn, and hasn't taken it's first breath yet.

    [Matthew 24:20-21 NKJV] 20 "And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath.  21 "For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be."
    When we're told to pray for something specifically by Jesus - PRAY, PRAY and PRAY!  He has a reason for everything He says.  PRAY, that Abba doesn't send Him for us in Winter or on the Sabbath.  Then PRAISE Abba for sending Jesus in the Summer or Fall, so we will not have the great tribulation.  With all of the signs of His Coming, I Pray the majority of the nations will not require a Great Tribulation, until we're out of here!

Great Tribulation means: At Revelation 7:14, "the Great Tribulation" (Greek: τῆς θλίψεως τῆς μεγάλης, literally, "the tribulation, the great one") is used to indicate the period spoken of by Jesus. Matthew 24: 21 and 29 uses tribulation(θλίβω) in a context denoting afflictions of those hard-pressed by siege and the calamities of war.

    [Matthew 24:22-28 NKJV] 22 "And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened [the Elect is the body of Christ!]. 23 "Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here [is] the Christ!' or 'There!' do not believe [it]. 24 "For false christ's and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 25 "See, I have told you beforehand. 26 "Therefore if they say to you, 'Look, He is in the desert!' do not go out; [or] 'Look, [He is] in the inner rooms!' do not believe [it]. 27 "For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28 "For wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together."
    The elect are those who follow Jesus, obeying and walking in the Word.  Praise Abba, our time will be shortened.
    If ANYONE tells you to go somewhere, to see Christ - don't you believe it!  From the east to the west everyone will see Jesus when He comes for us. Although Jesus will start from the east moving westward.
    [Revelation 1:7 NKJV] "Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen."

    Verse 28 meaning is for the unsaved: rejecting Jesus as their Savior, they are liken to the body of a man, or any other creature, struck dead with lightning from heaven; being destroyed by the breath of the mouth, and brightness of the coming of the son of man, like lightning, just as antichrist will be at the last day: there will the eagles be gathered together.  Wonder where the eagles come from?  The Native Indians saw the Eagle as a symbol for great strength, leadership and vision. ... In early Christianity the eagle was seen as a symbol of hope and strength, representing salvation. The eagle appears twice in the book of Revelation; both times in a context that suggests it is on the side of God.

·       24:32-41    Parable Of The Fig Tree: [This is signs of the Rapture]

        [Matthew 24:29-31 NKJV] 29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet  , and they will gather together His elect from the four winds [Globally], from one end of heaven to the other."
    After this tribulation is done for our time, the Sun will be darkened [a solar eclipse] moon will give no light [is when the earth shadows the moon]. The reference in Numbers speaks of Jesus, not King David. Revelation 12 speaks of stars as angels. They seem to also indicate church leadership. Stars guide people.
    Jesus is saying that, whatever the powers of the heavens may be, they are subject to God, and that at this time, that of the return of the Son of man [Jesus] to this earth, their power will be disturbed.”  Possibly as Abba gives Jesus His inheritance?  These “powers of the heavens” also appear to include God’s decree of stability by which these celestial objects currently function with regularity.
    Many will mourn, because they'll know if they accepted Jesus [their going], but didn't live a life for Christ [maybe not?], or waited to long, to accept Him as Lord [missed the boat].  Now they'll be no doubt that Abba, Jesus and the Holy Spirit [HS] are real.  Everything else has been lies.  Living in the world was one of their biggest mistakes.
    Jesus' angels will blow the trumpet, then gather His Church from the four corners of earth.

24:42-51  Be Ready For His Coming:

    [Matthew 24:32-35 NKJV] 32 "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer [is] near. 33 "So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near--at the doors! 34 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away."
    Boy, that fig tree gets around.  When it's branch becomes tender AND puts on leaves, then you know summer is near.  Likewise, When this takes place, Jesus really IS NEAR COMING, even at the door.  If you haven't asked Him into your heart and forgiveness of your sins, don't wait much longer - this includes the prodigals who need to repent to return to Christ.
    That's that word again, ASSUREDLY that you can take to the bank.  Most of us, that are still on earth will not die, but be carried to Heaven once all those signs we talked about are completed above.
    Heaven and earth will pass away, BUT NOTHING, OF HIS WORDS [Bible]!
    As far as Heaven and earth go, it's not so much going to be replaced or revamped to the perfection He created in the Garden of Eden.  All the screw-ups we humans have made will be removed.  If you haven't read The Book Of Revelation yet - read it.  There will be much damage during that Great Tribulation [the last 3 1/2 years].  The earth will still be here, but it will be in shambles.  A re-created one will be mandatory for humans [millenniums, who did not take the mark] to dwell on it, and we all know how beautiful it will be again.

    [Matthew 24:36-37 NKJV] 36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 "But as the days of Noah [were], so also will the coming of the Son of Man be."

    No matter how hard man tries to fix the date of Jesus' return, we screw it up.  Only Abba know when it will be - then SURPRISE...I'M BACK!
    But like the days of Noah, they were warned approximately 120 years prior to the flood.  Yet, only Noah and his family were saved.  To give understanding, the people had no idea what rain was, all their gardens were watered from underground.  The one I felt bad for was Noah and his sons, the mocking, ridicule and scorn they must have taken from the people, until Abba closed the door.  Building it for almost 120 years was the countdown to the Flood.  All because, mankind’s violence had reached its peak and God declared that 120 years was the “drop dead” date for mankind who is a mortal being. From a quick look, these 120 years would seem to be the absolute maximum for the time given to build the Ark, but the Scriptures reveal much more allowing us to be more accurate.
    Another thing that stands out is how many, just acted in their normal ways; buying/selling, getting married, having babies, just living day-to-day, etc.
    We the church, along with the manifestations Abba has shown the world, people are still being deceived.  Procrastinators are going to CRASH.  Today is the day to ask Jesus into your heart.  If it were to take Abba an additional 120 years before He sent Jesus' [which I pray NOT!] I know He has the perfect timing and He's never late.  But, Father hear me, I'm looking up, because I believe my redemption draws near [Luke 21:28].

    [Matthew 24:38-41 NKJV] 38 "For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 "and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 "Then two [men] will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 "Two [women will be] grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left."
    If only 50% are taken, and there is 7.53 Billion in 2017.  That would mean 3,765 Billion will be taken by this scripture.  Hopefully there will be a lot more than that!

[Matthew 24:42-44 NKJV] 42 "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. 43 "But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
    Watch the signs above. so you won't be left behind.  Jesus is coming, when you least expect Him.

[Matthew 24:45-51 NKJV] 45 "Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season? 46 "Blessed [is] that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. 47 "Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods. 48 "But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My master is delaying his coming,' 49 "and begins to beat [his] fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards, 50 "the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for [him] and at an hour that he is not aware of, 51 "and will cut him in two and appoint [him] his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth [in hell]."
    By Faith, I hope I've been a faithful and wise servant, in the race I was to run for Jesus'.  Are You?  When Jesus comes, are you a doer of His Word?  Will he position you in a ruler's capacity?  Our will verse 51 be your outcome?
    He's a God of many chances, until it's to late.  We won't be sitting around, on our hands because He has a purpose [jobs] for us in Heaven, just as we have a purpose on earth to complete.

    Something we all should think about, are we movers and shakers for the Lord?  Or are you just sitting on our laurels going nowhere, except warming a pew at church?  Time is short - truly.  Ask Abba what you should be doing, so you can complete what you've been called to do.

      My prayer 4 U:  Father, in Jesus' Name I'm asking You to reveal, to Your Children, how to think from Heaven's perspective, so they can release Heavenly solutions in their lives also helping others,  TO NOT TO LEAD with their head, but with the heart of JESUS!  -  In Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!

Blessing to ALL & Happy New Year to you and your families.

Sandy - The Lord's Servant Study group who new about that dream/visitation said, this is the manifestation of that the dream/visitation.  The angel didn't say how, and I rarely speak to any large crowds - because it makes me to nerves - another words, I get tongue tied!  So I thought [dreading] I'd be in an open field with lots and lots of people.  But the field is this blog, which wasn't available 28+ years ago  [blogs, google, etc.  But Abba [God] had me studying the Bible from when I was 27 until 45, to prepare me.
    Notice a couple of things here, 1) What I was told by that angel what would happened, but the open field literally wasn't a "large field" - yet the blog is a large field with access around the world and as of today 1/1/2219 there are over 30 countries reading it.  2) Abba WILL ALWAYS DO WHAT HE SAYS!  But back then, I wouldn't have understood what He meant, yet if the angel had told me I would be bloging, I would not have understood. So he told me in a way I could understand my purpose and what to expect.
    Much of the study in Chapter 24 will be like that for us.  The world is spinning with new ways, faster than we can keep up with it.  Abba also told us [Matthew 24:22] days would be shortened.  I know we are still on a 24/7 time frame, but in November, I felt that we just had Christmas last year - how about you?
    All of this chapter is filled with what's to happen prior to rapture, and continues in chapter 25.  So what we need to see is, is how Abba will create it.  Some is pretty straight forward and other are not.  We'll cover those when we get there.

·         [Matthew 24:4-6 NKJV] 4 "And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 "For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. 6 "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all [these things] must come to pass, but the end is not yet."
    Many will say they are the messiah to deceive you.  We will hear of wars and rumors of them.  Yes, we've had this for many years.  But not more than one at a time.  It will be multiplied in these latter days.  But don't let that bother you - because the end [rapture/gathering] is not yet.

·       [Matthew 24:7-8 NKJV] 7 "For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. 8 "All these [are] the beginning of sorrows."
    Just like the wars and rumor of them above - the nations and kingdoms will rise against each other.  Probably because of all the nations, kingdoms and wars, people will be starving, along with the little pesky things, spoiling the food and to finish here they'll be earthquakes, probably because of bombing.  Fear not we're still not done yet.  Through all this, Abba is still in control and will take care of His People!

·       [Matthew 24:9-12 NKJV] 9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake. 10 "And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. 11 "Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 "And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold."

    Tribulation means: 2347 /thlípsis ("compression, tribulation") carries the challenge of coping with the internal pressure of a tribulation, especially when feeling there is "no way of escape" ("hemmed in"). Causing persecution, affliction or distress for many.

    This is the time of the end of the Church age.   There won't be any help legally, because Christians will be persecuted during this time.  The governments will probably try to abolish and burn our Bibles so they can spread their false religion.  False prophets saying there is no god, or that they are the only true Messiah.  We won't be at the point of taking the "mark" - that comes after we're raptured/gathered together to Christ.

·       [Matthew 24:13-14 NKJV] "But he who endures to the end shall be saved. 14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. "
    What does endure to the end mean?  It means not giving up on Abba or turning away from what you know what's is rightly to do - By reading/knowing the Word.
    That's why it's so important to read you word.  I can't speak for you, but every time I read or re-read the Bible, I swear Abba put something new in it!  Of course, He didn't, I just was not ready to understand it all in one reading - like many!  It will be tough for those nations who are at war, food, gas, most basic needs will be rationed.  But that's when our Great God will be supplying our needs as He did for the Israelite's, when they left Egypt.  As you believe, so shall you receive [Matthew 7:7-8].  During this time, we will need to draw closer to Jesus and His Word.  But I would also recommend you ask, seek and knock {Matthew 7:7], for ALL the JOY HE CAN GIVE YOU.  Why?  Because the Joy of the Lord IS OUR STRENGTH.  All of us will need that strength to get through this tribulation.  DON'T GIVE UP!  The enemy is a LIAR, THIEF and DESTROYER.  He knows his stuff, but Greater IS HE THAT IS IN YOU, THAN he THAT'S IN THE WORLD!  Hallelujah!! It also says, after all this tribulation, the END WILL COME!  The lights have been turned back on at the end of the tunnel now.
    [1 John 4:4 NKJV] "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world."

    [Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV] "Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for [this] day [is] holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

    [1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV] "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God [is] faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear [it]."
    He makes a way when we see none.

24:15-28    Perilous Times:

   

· [Matthew 24:15-19 NKJV] 15 "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 "Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 "And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 19 "But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days!"
    What is the "abomination of desolation"?  The term “abomination means” Hebrew toevah and siqqus) is normally a great sin, commonly worthy of death.  Scholars generally agree that the first reference of these prophecies is the Seleucid king Antiochus Epiphanies IV, who ruled Palestine from 175-64 B.C. Antiochus treated Israel with such violence and contempt that they rebelled against him. When he came to suppress the rebellion, his forces entered the temple, stopped the regular sacrifices, set up an idol of or altar for Zeus, and apparently offered swine there as a sacrifice. This is an abomination because it is idolatry, and it brings desolation because it defiles the holy place at the heart of Israel. This act was the abomination “of” desolation, is the abomination “causing” desolation [Daniel 11:31].
    No one should go back to their homes for ANYTHING.  They should go expecting to be raptured/gathered together].  Just look up!  Forget about any worldly things you have, you won't need them in Heaven - besides, Abba has much better for you.
    Most Christian traditions teach that children enter the world fallen due to Adam’s sin, but some argue children are not guilty before God until they knowingly disobey God’s commands. If the child dies before reaching that age, he or she receives salvation based on Christ’s finished work. Once the child knowingly sins, however, they become accountable for their actions and have reached the age of accountability. At that point, salvation comes through our conscious, active repentance and faith in Christ.  Don't forget what the Lord said in:

    [Matthew 19:14 NKJV] "But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not
     forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
     So an age, is up to Abba, our holy, honorable and righteous God.  But the only reason, an unborn child will not be taken - is because it's unborn, and hasn't taken it's first breath yet.

    [Matthew 24:20-21 NKJV] 20 "And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath.  21 "For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be."
    When we're told to pray for something specifically by Jesus - PRAY, PRAY and PRAY!  He has a reason for everything He says.  PRAY, that Abba doesn't send Him for us in Winter or on the Sabbath.  Then PRAISE Abba for sending Jesus in the Summer or Fall, so we will not have the great tribulation.  With all of the signs of His Coming, I Pray the majority of the nations will not require a Great Tribulation, until we're out of here!

Great Tribulation means: In Revelation 7:14, "the Great Tribulation" (Greek: τῆς θλίψεως τῆς μεγάλης, literally, "the tribulation, the great one") is used to indicate the period spoken of by Jesus. Matthew 24: 21 and 29 uses tribulation(θλίβω) in a context denoting afflictions of those hard-pressed by siege and the calamities of war.

    [Matthew 24:22-28 NKJV] 22 "And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened [the Elect is the body of Christ!]. 23 "Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here [is] the Christ!' or 'There!' do not believe [it]. 24 "For false christ's and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 25 "See, I have told you beforehand. 26 "Therefore if they say to you, 'Look, He is in the desert!' do not go out; [or] 'Look, [He is] in the inner rooms!' do not believe [it]. 27 "For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28 "For wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together."
    The elect are those who follow Jesus, obeying and walking in the Word.  Praise Abba, our time will be shortened.
    If ANYONE tells you to go somewhere, to see Christ - don't you believe it!  From the east to the west everyone will see Jesus when He comes for us. Although Jesus will start from the east moving westward.
    [Revelation 1:7 NKJV] "Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen."

    Verse 28 meaning is for the unsaved: rejecting Jesus as their Savior, they are liken to the body of a man, or any other creature, struck dead with lightning from heaven; being destroyed by the breath of the mouth, and brightness of the coming of the son of man, like lightning, just as Antichrist will be at the last day: there will the eagles be gathered together.  Wonder where the eagles come from?  The Native Indians saw the Eagle as a symbol for great strength, leadership and vision. ... In early Christianity the eagle was seen as a symbol of hope and strength, representing salvation. The eagle appears twice in the book of Revelation; both times in a context that suggests it is on the side of God.

·       24:32-41    Parable Of The Fig Tree: [This is signs of the Rapture]

        [Matthew 24:29-31 NKJV] 29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds [Globally], from one end of heaven to the other."
    After this tribulation is done for our time, the Sun will be darkened [a solar eclipse] moon will give no light [is when the earth shadows the moon]. The reference in Numbers speaks of Jesus, not King David. Revelation 12 speaks of stars as angels. They seem to also indicate church leadership. Stars guide people.
    Jesus is saying that, whatever the powers of the heavens may be, they are subject to God, and that at this time, that of the return of the Son of man [Jesus] to this earth, their power will be disturbed.”  Possibly as Abba gives Jesus His inheritance?  These “powers of the heavens” also appear to include God’s decree of stability by which these celestial objects currently function with regularity.
    Many will mourn, because they'll know if they accepted Jesus [their going], but didn't live a life for Christ [maybe not?], or waited to long, to accept Him as Lord [missed the boat].  Now they'll be no doubt that Abba, Jesus and the Holy Spirit [HS] are real.  Everything else has been lies.  Living in the world was one of their biggest mistakes.
    Jesus' angels will blow the trumpet, then gather His Church from the four corners of earth.

24:42-51  Be Ready For His Coming:

    [Matthew 24:32-35 NKJV] 32 "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer [is] near. 33 "So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near--at the doors! 34 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away."
    Boy, that fig tree gets around.  When it's branch becomes tender AND puts on leaves, then you know summer is near.  Likewise, When this takes place, Jesus really IS NEAR COMING, even at the door.  If you haven't asked Him into your heart and forgiveness of your sins, don't wait much longer - this includes the prodigals who need to repent to return to Christ.
    That's that word again, ASSUREDLY that you can take to the bank.  Most of us, that are still on earth will not die, but be carried to Heaven once all those signs we talked about are completed above.
    Heaven and earth will pass away, BUT NOTHING, OF HIS WORDS [Bible]!
    As far as Heaven and earth go, it's not so much going to be replaced or revamped to the perfection He created in the Garden of Eden.  All the screw-ups we humans have made will be removed.  If you haven't read The Book Of Revelation yet - read it.  There will be much damage during that Great Tribulation [the last 3 1/2 years].  The earth will still be here, but it will be in shambles.  A re-created one will be mandatory for humans [millenniums, who did not take the mark] to dwell on it, and we all know how beautiful it will be again.

    [Matthew 24:36-37 NKJV] 36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 "But as the days of Noah [were], so also will the coming of the Son of Man be."

    No matter how hard man tries to fix the date of Jesus' return, we screw it up.  Only Abba know when it will be - then SURPRISE...I'M BACK!
    But like the days of Noah, they were warned approximately 120 years prior to the flood.  Yet, only Noah and his family were saved.  To give understanding, the people had no idea what rain was, all their gardens were watered from underground.  The one I felt bad for was Noah and his sons, the mocking, ridicule and scorn they must have taken from the people, until Abba closed the door.  Building it for almost 120 years was the countdown to the Flood.  All because, mankind’s violence had reached its peak and God declared that 120 years was the “drop dead” date for mankind who is a mortal being. From a quick look, these 120 years would seem to be the absolute maximum for the time given to build the Ark, but the Scriptures reveal much more allowing us to be more accurate.
    Another thing that stands out is how many, just acted in their normal ways; buying/selling, getting married, having babies, just living day-to-day, etc.
    We the church, along with the manifestations Abba has shown the world, people are still being deceived.  Procrastinators are going to CRASH.  Today is the day to ask Jesus into your heart.  If it were to take Abba an additional 120 years before He sent Jesus' [which I pray NOT!] I know He has the perfect timing and He's never late.  But, Father hear me, I'm looking up, because I believe my redemption draws near [Luke 21:28].

    [Matthew 24:38-41 NKJV] 38 "For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 "and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 "Then two [men] will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 "Two [women will be] grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left."
    If only 50% are taken, and there is 7.53 Billion in world in 2017.  That would mean 3,765 Billion will be taken by this scripture.  Hopefully there will be a lot more than that!

[Matthew 24:42-44 NKJV] 42 "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. 43 "But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
    Watch the signs above. so you won't be left behind.  Jesus is coming, when you least expect Him.

[Matthew 24:45-51 NKJV] 45 "Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season? 46 "Blessed [is] that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. 47 "Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods. 48 "But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My master is delaying his coming,' 49 "and begins to beat [his] fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards, 50 "the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for [him] and at an hour that he is not aware of, 51 "and will cut him in two and appoint [him] his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth [in hell]."
    By Faith, I hope I've been a faithful and wise servant, in the race I was to run for Jesus'.  Are You?  When Jesus comes, are you a doer of His Word?  Will he position you in a ruler's capacity?  Or will verse 51 be your outcome?
    He's a God of many chances, until it's to late.  We won't be sitting around, on our hands because He has a purpose [jobs] for us in Heaven, just as we have a purpose on earth to complete.

    Something we all should think about, are we movers and shakers for the Lord?  Or are you just sitting on our laurels going nowhere, except warming a pew at church?  Time is short - truly.  Ask Abba what you should be doing, so you can complete what you've been called to do.

      My prayer 4 U:  Father, in Jesus' Name I'm asking You to reveal, to Your Children, how to think from Heaven's perspective, so they can release Heavenly solutions in their lives also helping others,  TO NOT TO LEAD with their head, but with the heart of JESUS!  -  In Jesus' Name - AMEN! and AMEN!

Blessing to ALL & Happy New Year to you and your families.

Sandy - The Lord's Servant