When the truth of these two simple verses can be accepted as coming from a loving Heavenly Father, a freedom from fear results that’s very refreshing. There’s no need to retreat from what has been appointed to come upon the earth. Trouble, including even the mark of the Beast, will come right on schedule, and provision is even now being made for those who will avoid it, even for overcomers. Overcomers are not go-around-ers. During WW2, there was safety to be found as many were able to escape to places of refuge. What is coming will be different, the Lord’s own conclusion with an all-encompassing net. He’s going to discover who loves Him. All will stand before Him and be evaluated on that basis, without exception. Inquiry will be made: “Did you lose your life for His sake?” One way or another, that question is ultimately THE important one. It’s a love test. It may look like a multiple choice kind of test now, but soon enough it will be reduced to a simple yes or no.
My view is from the perspective of one who want’s more than anything to be found worthy of the Bridegroom as he comes for His Bride, to be found serving my Lord and Master in humble obedience. I only ever strive to advocate simple obedience, which is worthy of great reward.
Some who are actually seeking to assuage their fears and justify carnal activity sometimes cling to the following.
Some will flee in days to come as truly led by the Lord.
Verse 11 provides insight into the Lord's provision for most at that time.
Don't gamble on the wilderness provision for the woman being your's. It's not a winning bet. The Bride will already be in a resurrection body by then. If you're a saint who is disqualified by reason of a soiled robe, it will be required to wash it in the blood of the Lamb.
I'm going to repeat the two verses that are so essential.
Choose the way where the end is the way of life. Take up your cross, accepting the Lord's provision for you.
Jim Elliot (October 28, 1949): "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."
Philip Henry (1631–1696): "He is no fool who parts with that which he cannot keep, when he is sure to be recompensed with that which he cannot lose."
FOXE'S BOOK of MARTYRS
Choose wisely as you make your plan.
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