Show THE VOICE OF PROPHECY last sunday afternoon we listened to a broadcast which included an analysis of the chapter of matthew and made clear some of the puzzling references in that prophetic chapter the speaker also pointed out that a number of the prophecies have been fulfilled during the past century and we know that many are being fulfilled at the present time therefore have we every reason to believe that those yet to come will be fulfilled within a very short period of time one of the important points brought out was that the gospel is now being preached in all the world for a witness f unto all nations which is truth since by means of radio the word IS going forth to all countries through direct broadcast or transcription what is more there are many more persons turning away from the material pathway and see seeking cing to know more about the spiritual way of life which is another good sign the end of that verse matt 2414 reads and then shall the end come what can this mean but that we are very close to the end of the old order of living when god will take a hand to brin bring to a close the abominations spoken of by daniel the pr prophet 0 phet for they too are now in evidence but in verse 22 we find coin comfort fort as we read and except those days be shortened there should no flesh be saved but for the elects sake those days shall be shortened such is the promise although to be considered as one of the elect there is much expected of you and of me else we cannot be numbered among those who will be privileged to carry on in the new and better day read on in this prophetic chapter especially the last nine verses verse s wherein it is made clear what is required of each one as we prepare for the great day when the lord will come to judge the world and all that is therein the teachings of the master are not difficult to understand but they are difficult to practice in this age when it seems to be easier to go along with the crowd and to listen to the promises made by the agents of the government and by other man made organizations than to try to live in accord with gods way for man and to practice the teaching of the christ we venture to say however that if enough of the right kind of leaders would band together and really do something in a practical way instead of just preach the gospel and tell the rank and file what they must do to be saved it be long before a great army of men and women would be organized to establish settlements which would serve as places of refuge against t those last days when all manner of change will come in in more rapid way to put an end to the conditions of living which city folks will soon be forced to contend with at every opportunity we have stressed the importance of buying land in what may now seem inconvenient places in which to live because rural sections are not attractive to those who prefer the conveniences and comforts of living they have enjoyed in steam heated apartments or homes close to shopping districts and places of entertainment but again we venture to say that within a very short time the things which city people have enjoyed will no longer be available even as rationing has now curtailed the abundant supply which money has been able to buy therefore do we urge those who are able to make the changes now to get away from the congested areas and seek some new environment before it is too late and in so far as the spiritual aspect of life is concerned there is also need to give more time and thought to the prophetic chapters of the bible and to do your own thinking on them what is more important is to so live that no matter where you are when the times become wrought with greater uncertainty you will be among the so called elect and ready to do your part for your fellowmen fel who may need your help just now we are told that we mut do our part by buying more war stamps and bonds perhaps thi this s is so in order to produce the tools of warfare f for or those whose job it i is s to complete the destruction that is inevitable before the end of the present phase of war perhaps those who are contributing now to the making of these implements of warfare or those who are working in defense areas have that particular work to do as result of karmic debts unpaid or because they agreed to serve in such field of labor in these last days before coming into life but there is no excuse for any persons to so digress from the spiritual pathway of living that they cannot read their bible and try to practice the teaching teaching of the christ we believe that many who are now working in various fields of war labor will be as ready to turn their efforts to making the necessary tools which will be used when the implements of warfare will be turned into plowshares 0 and for that day we live there must needs be conTu confusion slOn for a time however and because we are so very close to the time of the end we are prompted to offer this word of warning to those who are still uncertain as to the proper move to make now if they are able to do so |