On August 21st, there will be a total eclipse of the Sun over the United States for the first time since June 8, 1918. Let me make a prediction – social media is going to be flooded with warnings of impending doom, judgment on America, and end-times speculation that will make your head spin. I’ve already seen one that predicted a series of calamities (brought by God) beginning right after the eclipse.
A couple of years ago, there were four ‘blood moons” between April 15, 2014 and September 28, 2015. There was mass hysteria as gullible multitudes of religious folk braced themselves for the “end of the world.” One prominent Christian minister said, “The coming four blood moons points to a world-shaking event that will happen between April 2014 and October 2015.” It is August 8, 2017.
There has never been a shortage of predictions concerning calamity, judgment and end-times prophecy. Anybody remember Y2K?
In early 1988 there was a book published entitled “88 Reasons Why Jesus is Coming Back In 1988.” In 1989 the same author published his next book – “89 Reasons Why Jesus Is Coming Back In 1989.” People bought that one too.
I remember as a teenager, reading Hal Lindsey’s “The Late Great Planet Earth.” I was convinced that I and every other Christian would be “raptured” off the planet before I turned 30. That way of thinking subconsciously affected my decision-making for many years.
My eschatology has changed drastically in the past 10 years, but the purpose of this blog article is not to try to prove to you that my eschatology is right. However, I am going to make a prediction of my own. On August 22nd you and I will wake up after the eclipse and the kingdom of God will be advancing and increasing on this earth stronger than ever. How do I know this? Because these words are true-
“Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this.” – Isaiah 9:7
God did not create this nation for destruction and he certainly didn’t create this world for destruction either. Jesus came to make all things new. ALL things! Keep that in mind the next time you hear a prediction of doom and gloom.
And don’t forget to enjoy the eclipse!
Kevin