My Letter to You (If You've Been Left Behind)
This is the most difficult letter I have ever written. It is difficult because I don't know if it will ever be delivered, and if it is, then that means some very, very bad things have happened.
If you are reading this, then I am guessing that I (among others) am gone and that likely there has been a time of cataclysmic disruption upon the earth. I am writing this beforehand, in case what I have studied comes to pass as I think it could, so that I can tell you what has happened, and why. I also know some of what will happen next, and how you can prepare for it.
First of all, know that my heart is aching for you. I don't know how to express how much I wish that you weren't facing this time of trouble. While I have learned what is coming someday, it is hard for me to conceive of it actually happening. Faith is indeed a different perspective than sight. I have tried to warn those I could, but even my own family members aren't listening. I understand why. It sounds completely bizarre. But it is predicted to happen exactly when life is seemingly continuing on "as usual". I suppose that is how it actually did end up happening.
What I can tell you is that if you are reading this, then I have prayed for you. I love you, and I have pleaded with my God to save you. Understand that you will not be spared suffering in this life, but I am praying for you to be saved for eternity. I can truthfully tell you that you are eternal, and that what you choose to do with that information matters.
What God has told me, is that He needs witnesses during this time. Perhaps He has prepared and elected you specifically for this purpose! While this will be the most difficult period of time known to humanity - have courage! There is hope in what you are about to face!
What has occurred is that God has removed all true believers in Jesus Christ and has taken them into heaven. It includes those who died believing in Jesus as well. I'm not sure if their opened graves will be obvious or not. People who have Christian "religion" won't all go - only those who have a personal relationship with the Jesus Christ of the Bible will be spared. There is much religious teaching that is false, even in "Christianity", and that will add to the confusion of this time.
There are likely natural disasters which have occurred before, during, or soon after this "removal" event. These might include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, asteroids/meteors, sinkholes, and the like. There will be some type of explanation offered for this. I can only guess what this might be, but people have suggested some type of influence from a "rogue planet", "aliens", pole shifts, among other natural and supernatural explanations.
There will be wars, violence, famines, infectious disease, and economic collapse.
In addition, there will be disasters which burn up the green grass and 1/3 of the trees, kill 1/3 of the creatures in the sea, capsize 1/3 of the ships, poison 1/3 of fresh water, and dim the light of the sun, moon, and stars. There will be a 5 month long attack on humanity from locust-like beings that will "sting" - death will be suspended at this time. After the 5 months are complete, death will resume via some horrible type of demonic army. Human death tolls from all the above will be in the billions.
Let me tell you this. You are now involved in the ultimate battle between good and evil. Many of the battle participants are spiritual. I'm not sure if you will be able to see them or not. However, there will be a great deception played upon mankind for the next seven years or so. It may involve a "messiah figure" for the Jewish religion (or, less likely, Islam, or perhaps "all religions"). In about 3-4 years, someone is going to sit in the recently rebuilt third Jewish Temple and claim to be "god". This is a very, very bad thing.
If you do not worship this "god" and take his mark, you will not be allowed to buy or sell. You will quite likely be targeted with a death penalty. The problem is, if you take this mark or worship this "god", you will incur the permanent wrath of the One True God. This "antichrist" will actively oppose Jesus Christ and will kill all who believe in Jesus as the true Messiah. So, as with the Jewish holocaust, Christians will be forced into hiding, imprisonment, and martyrdom.
Soon after the "mark" system is implemented, there will follow angelic warnings from God. After this, there will be further disasters involving painful sores on those who have taken the "mark", the entire sea will turn as blood and all sea creatures will die, all rivers and springs will become as blood, the sun will scorch people, the kingdom of the "god" will be plunged into darkness, and the Euphrates river will be dried up. The "god" will send forth three spirits (very alien-ish in appearance) to deceive humanity and collect them around the Jerusalem/Israel area for a final battle against Jesus Christ.
Jesus will appear at this time and will defeat everyone who has gathered against Him. There will be no real "battle". There is no comparison between the power of God and the power of any other being that He has created. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present. No one else is, no matter what they claim. There is only one way to God - through Jesus.
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)
Only those who are truly following Jesus Christ will be spared. Everyone else will be killed at this time.
I don't really know what else to say. I know how crazy it sounds, but if you are reading this, then know that it is true. God is real. He made you, He loves you, He wants you in His family. It probably seems that He has abandoned humanity. Indeed, God has granted certain power and authority of the earth to satan for a time. This is to fulfill what has been written ages ago. Humanity repeatedly yelled "Get out!!" to God, and now they are tasting a bit of what that feels like. Satan wants nothing more than to deceive you and drag you down to eternal torment along with him. He already knows that's where he's headed. You, on the other hand, have a choice.
Jesus paid the price for you to go to heaven, forever. It's up to you if you take Him up on the offer. I would love for you to join me there someday. And so I write this letter to you, through tears, despite how ridiculous it would seem to you if you found it right now. And I will pray for you and plead with my God for your heart for eternity.
Practical Points:
- Please, get a Bible and read it...
- You're going to need to try to survive for 7+ years from my "disappearance"
- If you have somewhere to go to live "off the grid" that might be a good choice. If not now, then in several years from now.
- ASAP, stock up on food and water sources as much as you can. Prepper websites can help with this. Keep in mind that water sources will be contaminated at some point.
- Stock up on first aid supplies and personal medications.
- Plan on how to cook with no electricity or natural gas. Suggestions might be a fire pit, candle warmers, and portable cooking devices (stock up on fuel).
- Think about survival through the elements with no electricity. Wood stove or fireplace and lots of wood, warm clothes and sleeping bags, etc.
- Stay away from fault lines, mountains, and sea shores.
- Get ready for infectious disease. Try to obtain face masks, rubber gloves, disposable gloves, bleach, hand sanitizer and basic medications (pain relievers, antihistamines, antinausea, anti-diarrheals, etc).
- Get some multi-vitamins and protein powders to supplement your diet.
- Think about humane plans for your pets.
- Consider living/survival arrangements with others.
Never forget that you are eternal and that God is Calling You.
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ReplyDeleteLove that! Great Work!..BubbleGum.. ;)~
ReplyDelete3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
ReplyDelete"Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.
He will dwell with them, and they will be his people,
and God himself will be with them as their God.
4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,
and death shall be no more, neither shall there be
mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the
former things have passed away."
(Revelation 21:3-4)
How sad it will be when someone, or multiple people do read your letter...Woe to the inhabitants of Earth.
ReplyDeleteI am reading it now, Jesus has not come yet, the idea is good but...re-read your Bible I am not certain of this kind of understanding is biblical. When He comes it will not be a secret, every eye shall see, in fact it will be the loudest event ever...He will come in the clouds with His angels trumpets will sound.
DeleteThe Harpazo is Biblical, the verse you quoted is for the Second Coming
DeleteMy advice to anyone facing the time of history after the Rapture of the church is to First repent of your sins and ask Jesus to forgive you. If it were me I would not try to survive because the Bible says in Revelation blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on because they are released from their suffering and they find themselves serving around the Throne of God, to paraphrase. I know that as human beings survival is a natural instinct and there is the aspect of being able to share Christ with others, but it would be best for anybody living in that time to find themselves in heaven because of a quick death then to survive for 7 years in my humble opinion
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to disagree from scripture, Stephanie. Revelation 14:6-12 makes it clear as day that there's not only drastic dispensation change but also a completely different message preached: By ANGELS, not by men.
ReplyDeleteI did only leave a laminated note with short explanation so that nobody would search for us (if ever, because family contact is cut off) which is the most important information in fact. The last message is from Matthew 23:37 feeling sorry for them but they rejected the truth "by which they could have been saved" (2 Thessalonians 2:12). The rest is up to God how to deal with those who find the letter in our house. MARANATHA!
Line Item # 4 puzzles me, if this letter is going out to those "left behind", then how can people get information via the internet if there is no electricity to run computers and for the Internet providers to maintain websites...in my humble opinion. This might be more of a Pre-tribulation warning than a post warning....or if I am ignorant of the technical aspects please advise. thank You.
ReplyDeleteI don't see what you are referencing by "line item #4" however I think I understand the gist of your question.
DeleteI am a network engineer and I currently work with a team of engineers designing and supporting the network that controls and manages a regional power grid over two states in the US. This same network accesses the Internet and is accessible by the Internet. All power grids around the globe have different designs to a degree but work the same way. When the events of the tribulation period described above occur, they will absolutely effect both power and the Internet. But they will be effected at different times and in different locations. At some point massive portions will be down globally. However, SOME cellular towers, network devices and power transformers and distribution hardware will be operational. Moreover, laptops, tablets and mobile phones run on batteries which can easily be supported with solar and alternative sources.
The information above is relevant and accurate after a rapture event that precedes any portion of the tribulation.
And just so you can understand a little better, Internet providers do not maintain websites.
I hope this helps. May God guide you in all wisdom and truth. In Jesus name. Amen.
In Bible Study we've discussed Revelation 11:7-11, more specifically verse 9 and 11, which seems to indicate the entire world will see the Two Witnesses: "9 For three and a half days some from the peoples and tribes and languages and nations will gaze at their dead bodies and refuse to let them be placed in a tomb, 10 and those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them and make merry and exchange presents, because these two prophets had been a torment to those who dwell on the earth."
DeleteFrom the perspective of our limited, mortal understanding, it would seem the only way for "nations" to witness these events in real time is via the internet. Just one humble perspective.
I'd also note that printing this would be a good idea! (: There is also a downloadable Left Behind letter available on the main menu under "Left Behind?"
DeleteCan't hurt to have a few of these around, and may actually mean the salvation of someone.
I have printed many copies of this along with copies of what is to come :) Maybe I can share some of that here in the coming weeks! You are right, access to internet and power will be spotty.
DeleteAfter the rapture, the gospel will be preached via the 2 witnesses, the 144,000 sealed Israelites, and the "other offspring" who come to faith - all those who believe in Jesus. There's a great article on this here about passing the torch - https://www.unsealed.org/2017/03/passing-torch-ministry-transfer-from.html
Near the very end, an angel from the Lord will preach the gospel to the entire world, and then the end will come.
I've been thinking for some time now that it would be a GREAT idea to put together mini Bible tracts about what to expect for those left behind. Simple. Direct. To the point. I contacted a couple places that make Bible tracts about it, but never heard back... Folks will be looking for answers afterward. Sites such as Rapture Ready have letters such as this on them (long and with "big" Christian words that a lot of folks won't likely read), but how many non-believers will know to look at such sites? Fence sitters may stumble across them. But, if there's an EMP attack, internet access will be not be available for many. I think a double-business card size (2-fold), 2-sided tract that will explain the basics of what's to come - which also will lend validity to God's Word - along with HOW TO BE SAVED will do it. It's something WE can leave behind. Anyone want to work with me to put it together? I can typeset it and create a PDF file.
ReplyDeleteThe writing of it is beyond my gifting. Blessings!
Jenny,
DeleteI think that is a great idea!! Sadly, I am not much of a writer.
Aimee
Jenny, again if you plan to do so please at least think of Revelation 14:6-12 as a BASIC text because there's no other gospel message working then. Blessings!
DeleteThe letter on the main menu under "Left Behind?" can be downloaded as a PDF and printed. The more printed, the merrier (:
DeleteJenny, if you want to adapt this and design a PDF, feel free :) It's my outreach website - https://escapeallthesethings.wordpress.com/can-we-know-the-future/
DeleteObviously, take out the links to FB and such :) I tend to be too long-winded to make tract-sized things!
And then include something like this, as per Annabel's suggestion:
You will be responsible for remaining faithful in the face of severe deprivation and persecution. Plead with God not to take His Holy Spirit from you.
This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God’s commandments and remain faithful to Jesus. Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” (Rev. 14:12-13 ESV)
You are required to act on your faith. Anything you do for other believers is done for Jesus Himself. Anything you don’t do for other believers you are withholding from Jesus Himself. You will be held accountable for what you do, or what you do not do (Matthew 25).
At some point you will be required to take a certain mark on your right hand or forehead to be able to buy or sell. It may be something that affects DNA. If you do this, you will be eternally lost to God (Revelation 14:9-11). You must surrender your life if necessary rather than take the mark.
It’s going to be extremely difficult, but you need to admit to your faith in Jesus before others, even if it means physical death. “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28 ESV). God may have called you exactly for this purpose, and the witness of your death may plant the seeds of salvation in others. “For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.” (Mark 8:35 ESV) Remember that God’s viewpoint is one of eternity.
Osterhuspub.com has a great little 4 sided pamphlet called A GUIDE to Those Who Are Left To Go Through The Great Tribilation AFTER THE RAPTURE Of The True Church. I put it, along with two little sheets the same size from the same place entitled SIGNS OF THE LAST DAYS and the Second Coming of Christ and Warning to all! The Lord is Coming Be Ready! be Ready? in tracts I hand out. They come in packs of 50 and are reasonably priced. Hope this helps. Many blessings!
ReplyDeleteStephanie,
ReplyDeleteYour letter was wonderful. I need to update mine. Well done!
Aimee
Excellent resource for the Left Behind Stephanie. Unknown, I grasp your concern, but remember God will always make a way and His Word will not return void. We leave things behind to help. We do need to keep in mind the simplicity Jenny wants to see and the correct gospel as Annabel has pointed out. I have letters and teachings on-line, on my hard drives and printed out in my home as well as printed copies of the Bible. We may not which or when or where God will use these tools, but we are simply called to do everything within our human understanding and have Faith in Him to take care of those things we simply don't understand and can't foresee. I don't believe that's a cop out, just a reasonable assessment of what we think "might be occurring" and "what we can do within our own limited strength". That's it - there's nothing more that's necessary or required. Just as it always does, it comes back to faith. Blessings - Sherry
ReplyDeleteMay I offer a suggestion of something we as Christians could do. Wouldn't it be nice to leave some freeze dried food for your loved ones? I personally am planning on being here fulfilling Matthew 24:45-46....but let's say I am raptured with you all before the tribulation. My food that I have stored up to help spread the gospel with during the tribulation can now be used by my left behind loved ones.
ReplyDeleteIn your string beliefs we are about out of here, would it not be wise and loving to spend some of that money now while you can blessedly control it's use, and but some emergency food and supplies for your left behind loved ones. Include in your left behind letters special instructions to certain ones where you have this food hidden. Would they not receive your letter even closer to their heart knowing you left behind something more than a piece of paper?
But, I strongly feel that food will be used to survive on...and in my case with plenty extra to witness to others with.
You cant either way, but if you guys are correct, look at the blessing you will leave behind?
Hey brother Stan, that's a good idea. It certainly can't hurt. I think a great idea is a bit of food that can be long-term stored, canned goods, gallons of water, white rice, etc, with a Bible or two.
DeleteThank you Gary. Stocking up on freeze dried food is a very wise choice in my opinion. 20-30 year shelf life food can be used if one finds themselves unemployed, some local or national disaster. If we indeed are raptured out of here before tribulation, look what a blessing your loved ones would have. Or if we all have to handle a civil war, emp attack.....or against most of the beliefs here, but what happens if we do indeed go through tribulation as I am more than convinced?
DeleteYes, I also have things like flashlights, batteries, lighters, wood, matches, canned goods, dried goods, rice, instant oatmeal, water, bleach, water filters, face masks, disposable gloves, etc etc. Bibles. Lots of Bibles :)
DeleteFinal debate underway on Jewish State Bill... could be passed in the next several hours into tomorrow morning. Yuuuge!
ReplyDeleteAren't animals supposed to be taken up in the rapture? I know Jack Van Impe did a whole sermon on why he thought your pets would be taken up with us in the rapture and he backed it up with scripture. I guess this could be up for debate. I really like the letter for those left behind. Thanks brother.
ReplyDeleteThere is no clear scripture that would indicate so, although it would be nice :) In the flood of Noah, everything else drowned that wasn't chosen by God to carry on the "kind".
Deletethis letter left me depressed the whole day yesterday as i thought id been left behind
ReplyDeleteThis letter is a fantastic resource for those left behind! It’s hard to think, to know.. that some we love dearly will be left behind. And others who may think they are going, may be surprised themselves one day as not all who say, Lord Lord will enter into the kingdom :( I really enjoyed this post & need to print these letters out & leave in different places. I also really enjoyed your, “Practical Points” especially “plan on how to cook with no electricity or natural gas. Suggestions might be a fire pit, candle warmers, and portable cooking devices (stock up on fuel).” ..if they even survive the tribulation, that any of these things may still be intact we do not know but they certainly will be needing to think ahead as if they are, the sooner they can become self-sustainable out on their own; before the rise of the anti-Christ & implementation of the mark of the beast, the better chance they have. I think of how a copy of Israel’s laws was found on a scroll tucked away inside of a tree, & one day was revealed. I could see God using these letters in that way! Popping up for people at precisely the right time. Anyways, the planner in me super respects the planner in you & the love & hope you have for others that they too may have a fighting chance (if they survive) & ultimately, come to know Christ before it’s too late. Maranatha!
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