Reality Check

There are many, many comments across social media now, that are definitely indicating, the whole rapture theory is just an idea of self-focused wishful thinking.  There are also many, many comments across social media, youtube, and a great many articles written that are teaching, we need to get back to the Instructions of our Creator.

One of those Instructions is Sabbath.  It's a cyclic rest, not only weekly, but it pertains to years and the land as well.  This coming season is the 6th tilling season in the cycle, and then the land is to rest.  I've been trying to keep myself balanced between fear of YHWH, a desire for obedience, and preparation for what may ensue if our Creator determines the land will rest, whether we're ready or not . . .

I think of the images of the shopping mobs on black Friday.  Look what people will do just for a bargain!  What will they do when the electronics are not working and they want food?

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.  Matthew 25:8

I'm guessing, people will not be as courteous and cordial as the exchange of words between the foolish and wise in this parable . . . 

Death for Nonrespect

Granted, no family is going to believe their loved one was in the wrong . . . well except mine, but that's not the focus today.  Is non-respect, really disrespect, to be perceived resistance?  And even if all that is the case, is it worthy of the death sentence without a trial?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/12/family-robert-cameron-redus-shooting_n_4434548.html

International Code?

As someone heading off the grid, this truly concerns me.  I'm not so offended that cities like to enforce their codes with residents in the city limits.  That fact was instrumental in my own relocation, but the fact that "International Code" was mentioned is alarming.  Check it out.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/12/14/widow-faces-eviction-in-fla-city-for-living-off-the-grid/