I recently read an article and have copied some of it for you. Where I thought it lacked some clarity I subtracted and added.
We always have to keep in mind, God’s only purpose in lovingly calling us back to himself is to protect us in such times of storm. Yet often in biblical history, when he gave these warnings, the people refused to listen: ‘He sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the Lord; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.’ (2 Chronicles 24:19).
Almost always, God’s people grew weary of these warnings. This was especially true if a prophet cried out about a coming storm over a period of years, but the society only continued to be prosperous and at peace. Over time, the people simply switched off the prophet’s voice. They simply didn’t want to hear it anymore.”
A fresh, new snow represents the false teaching that is steadily falling on the ears of the body of Christ. It has been and is a heavy snowfall of lies and false hopes. Imagine skiers representing believers and non-believers, trusting the resort for a safe and memorable experience. As Christians, we have been warned to be sober and vigilant (1 Peter 5:8). However, the present, awe-inspiring teachings have lulled many into a deeper sleep. The layers upon layers of snow have been steadily covering the solid traditional truth of Christ. One spiritual leader said: ‘You guys are old-fashioned ‘holiness,’ we are modern day ‘grace.’ You live in bondage while we can do anything we want.’ Spiritual teacher/pastors are challenging the validity of the Word of God including His judgments, and even lifting any boundaries, claiming His amazing grace is actually “amazing freedom.” You are free to live according to your own desires. Sound familiar? ‘They had no king and did what was right in their own eyes” (Judges 17:6). These popular self-proclaimed ministers of the gospel are covering the “slopes” and will be held accountable for the spiritual death of neglect and complacency, not to mention any understanding of scripture, sin, holiness, righteousness, judgment, wrath, anger, eternal separation……..” Blindly leading, blindly and willingly following.
There are two classes of believers in the world. There are believers which are disobedient, or I ought to say there are children which are saved by the power of God which are disobedient children. And there are children which are just the same saved by the power of God who all the time are longing to be more obedient. There is great concern that massive amounts of false teaching will rob the lost of obedience, blind them to scripture and holiness, leaving them vulnerable so that they have false security, false hope, false obedience.
This is the day of purifying. This is the day of holiness. This is the day of separation. This is the day of waking. This is the day of obedience. O God, let us wake today! Invite the Holy Spirit to wake our consciousness to that which God is calling us.
