"LIVING STONES" - 2

Here is the thing about Living Stones: They are Alive! You've heard the saying, "It's not over until the Fat Lady sings"; well personally, I do not know where that saying comes from; but maybe it could mean something like this: The Fat Lady is the Earth, and every time another Soul is planter within her belly, she sings; but that is just my guess. But really, it is not over until we are dead: 'You live once, and then judgement'. Which means, that there is still hope for the 'Five Foolish Virgins'; but unfortunately, there is not still hope for the 'Goats'. Why is this? Because the 'Five Foolish Virgins' were still alive, but the 'Sheep' and the 'Goats' had already died, and were standing before 'The Judgement Seat of Christ'; the Sheep on His right hand, and the Goats on His left. The 'Five Foolish Virgins' had missed the Rapture, and were Left Behind; but they were still alive, at least for now; because now they would be going through The Great Tribulation. And guess what; chances are, that what ever was holding them back before, from surrendering their hearts to Jesus, has now been resolved; and what do you think that was? One thing, and one thing only: Doubt! Oh yes, it is that simple; and it is more True than we realize!!! Only a heart that Truly Believes can be fully surrendered to Jesus Christ, because a heart that has doubt will not fully surrender. Do you understand what doubt will do? Yes, No, Maybe So? Exactly That! What? That; That's What! The 'Yes, No, Maybe So' attitude of the heart is what; it is an attitude of the heart, that says, "Maybe it is True". We must believe in Jesus Christ with all of our heart; otherwise, we will still hold those things within our hearts that are of the world, and are contrary to the the Truth. Those things that say that He is not 'The Way, The Truth, and The Life'; even those things which say that there is no God, could still be lurking within our hearts. So then, why would I say that they have now resolved this issue? Because, like 'Doubting Thomas', many will need physical evidence that He is Real, before they they will Truly Believe and surrender their hearts completely to Him. And what better evidence will they need, or will be given, than the Rapture of His Church? Ouch! That's going to leave a Mark; well, let's hope not! Okay then; here is a little something to ponder: Some of you may have wondered why I closed yesterday's blog with Psalms 118:22; because it speaks about Jesus as the Head Stone of the Corner (Chief Cornerstone), and yet I was talking about those of us that might be discarded, and being redeemed. But you have to remember something that is real good to know: Jesus is the Author and the Finisher of Our Faith; and He has been given that Title for a Reason... "The Lord hath chastened me sore: but He hath not given me over unto death. Open to me the Gates of Righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: This Gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter. I will praise Thee: For Thou hast heard me, and art my Salvation. The Stone which the builders refused is become the Head Stone of the Corner. This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the Day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech Thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity. Blessed be He that cometh in the Name of the Lord: we have blessed You out of the House of the Lord. God is the Lord, which hath shown us Light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the Horns of the Altar. Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt Thee. O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is Good: For His Mercy Endureth For Ever." (Psalms 118:18-29)