The Armies of the Aliens

If there is one pitfall that one could consider to be the "mother of all pitfalls" it would have to be deception. The most dangerous element of deception is that it looks like truth; it makes sense to the natural mind. It goes down smooth and causes one to take comfort in something that's contrary to that which actually is. The bible is full of warnings concerning this and Jesus said that there would be false signs in the last days that were so convincing as to deceive the very elect. I was thinking on this and what may come to pass that would make the masses believe a big lie and totally disregard the truth. When I was growing up in the seventies, I was always fasinated with paranormal phenomenon. Anything from ghosts to the Bermuda triangle; bigfoot to extraterrestrials which were, at the time, my delusion of choice. I was unsaved at the time and it only stood to reason that among the "billions and billions" of stars that Carl Sagan spoke of repeatedly, there had to be thousands of civilizations. It also stood to reason that many would have the technological ability to reach earth and so I was convinced that we were being visited by reptilians, greys, and all the rest. First of all, there's one major problem with this. The bible states that God made man in his image. We are the only created beings inhabiting a fleshly body that were made in his image. So if you encounter a seemingly intelligent being that has a different image BEWARE! It's not who it says it is. I don't know for certain, but with all of the conditioning of the populace thats gone on throughout the last century up until now (Roswell, abduction accounts, etc.) I think that sooner or later, an incident of "disclosure" will be fabricated in which the existance of ETs will be wheeled out before the cameras of CNN and the rest. This would seem to disprove christianity once and for all and would seem to make anyone who still believes "that stuff" a backward thinking person in need of psychological help. The deception will be so lifelike that saying it isn't so would be like saying that the earth is flat. A christian who is weak in the faith would be incredibally vulnerable and an unsaved person wouldn't stand a chance. Again, I don't know if this is how the big lie will be manifest, however, I believe that it may be a piece of the picture. The devil is good at customizing lies to fit every need. Revelation 13:5-8 states "And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world." In short, the antichrist will speak out against the things of God and the people of God and the whole world will believe it. II Thessalonians 2:9-11 states "Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders. And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie." These are the days that we live in. This is why I talk about it so much; because the end is here, now, and most people (even most christians) are completly unaware. Most christians have no problem believing that we're in the end times; so long as you talk in ambiguous terms which allow them to continue planning for retirement and engage in the accumulation of atoms. (material goods) They don't like the idea of it being at the door and they despise the idea that we may have to go through the tribulation. I wasn't planning to go here but it has to be stated. Daniel and Revelation both tell us about tribulation saints. The common thought is that either it's only talking about Israel or it's those who weren't watching and missed the rapture so now they will have to go to the gillotine to be saved. IF YOU CANNOT LIVE FOR JESUS NOW, HOW ARE YOU EVER GOING TO DIE FOR HIM THEN? I try to not dwell too much about this as it will soon be a moot point, but the pre-tribulation rapture is a dangerous teaching. Please pray and search this out for yourself. Don't take anybodys word at face value. Jesus said in Luke 21:19 "In your patience, posess ye your souls." Don't put your own eternity in the hands of another man. I can say for a fact that I have much more peace and contentment now than I ever had before. The pre-tribulation rapture doctrine appeals to the flesh (smooth things) but is contrary to scripture and contrary to the pattern that has exixted throughout history. It will cause you to not prepare your heart and to not lay aside every weight and sin. And finally, when you see Larry King interviewing the Reptilian commander, you'll be in danger of swallowing it "hook, line, and sinker." Please pray and understand the urgency of the hour. I don't mean to be a proverbial "broken record" but your eternal soul is priceless and if you lose it, you've lost everything. We are watching the final moments of this age play out before our eyes. Get close to the Lord and become sensitive to his Spirit. It's not just a matter of being victorious in this place; it's a matter of life and death. I pray that we would all use the remaining time wisely and draw closer to the Lord Jesus hour by hour and day by day. The old song "I Need Thee Every Hour" has never been more appropriate than it is now.