NOTES: Tom says  so much is going on in the Middle East.  We are not long for this world.  About to meet Jesus in the clouds in the rapture if you know Jesus.  If you don’t, there is not much time.   What is coming to this world is a terrible time.

Tom is not going to recommend a food, but someone got him thinking about  food.  They said try making a peanut butter & jelly sandwich same as grilled cheese.  Tom thought he would try that but has his idea.  Butter the bread on the outside, put thick peanut butter on the inside and after browned he would put raspberry jelly over it and eat it with a knife and fork!

Tom asks, will you be raptured?  Tom says there is confusion, some telling others they wont be raptured.  Tom says if they have the Holy Spirit living in them they will go in the rapture even if they don’t believe in the rapture. They belong to God.

Revelation 3:10:  He will keep him from hour of trial that comes on the whole world.  The 7 year tribulation.

Romans 5:9:  Believing in His finished work, saved from the wrath to come.

2 Timothy  4:8:  A crown of righteousness awaits for all who love His appearing. Tom says we will get a crown for being excited about His coming for us!  

Titus 2:11-13: Looking for the blessed hope and  glorious appearing of our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ!

Tom says some say not to watch, that He isn’t coming for a long time.  But Tom says he will continue to watch and  can’t take that joy away.

Tom says so much talk of a 2 state solution.  Hamas and  Palestinians don’t want it.  They only want all of Israel. 

Head of UN blasts Netanyahu for rejecting 2 state solution.  He said the refusal to accept a 2 state solution for Israel and Palestinians and denial of the right for statehood for Palestinian people are unacceptable.  Says Palestine has a right to build their own state and be recognized by all. 

Tom says they showed who they are Oct 7.  Hamas outright rejects a 2 state solution and calls for the destruction of Israel.  Says liberation from the river to the sea is realistic and already begun.  Tom says neither Israel or Hamas or Palestinians want it, but the world says they want it.  Tom says we continue to pray for the people. 

Another report says US, Qatar and Egypt pushing a plan for hostage release, end of the war, normalization, and Palestinian State.  Pushing a plan to end the war, see the release of hostages, and to full normalization with its neighbors and talks of a Palestinian State according to the Wall Street Journal.

Another Hamas leader said a permanent cease fire in Gaza and withdrawal of IDF forces are not conditions for release of Israeli hostages.  Says they are only pre-conditions before it even begins to negotiate.

 Tom says Hamas is treating Israel like they are the terrorists, act like they are winning this war, even though to the world that is what it may seem.  Israel said there is no deal to be made with this devil.  

Amir says it took the world 80 years to forget the horrors of the holocaust but the horrors of Oct 7 only 8 days.  The world, led by the US is putting pressure on the victim Israel to give the Palestinians the greatest gift they ask for, recognition of the state as a reward for their murder.  The irony of it is in the name of anti-colonialism, the behavior of the world is incredibly colonialist.  Don’t even ask Palestinians what they think of a 2 state solution.  Hamas made it clear from the river to the sea, the Lebanese border to Egyptian one, its all theirs, so even if they agree to 1967 border it will be a temporary move without ever accepting the legitimacy of Israel.

Tom says  Jesus is in total control. He is going to come and make things right and we have glorious future, we who belong to Him.

Area of Khan Yunis is under heavy attack.  They are finding so many tunnels.  Amir says tanks are reaching coastlines to attack Hamas strongholds.  IDF on high alert for infiltrations from Lebanon in the next few days.  IDF continues to attack targets in S. Lebanon.    Hezbollah IRGC helping Houthi”s attacks on shipping.  Reports that soon many IDF reserves  will be pulling from Gaza to go to the North.

N. Korean Prime Minister says Putin will go visit N. Korea.  Tom says Kim will be happy about that.  They are tightening relationships.

Now Taiwan reports 6 Chinese balloons in their area.  Tom remembers how the US ignored them, then said they were gaining sensitive information.

Severe storms in Europe, hitting Scotland.  85 MPH winds and rain.

Many earthquakes over the weekend.  Last 48 hours 52 over 4.0, 9 over 5.0 and 3 over 6.0.

2024 the year of the dragon for the Lunar New Year.  

2024 is the year of the cicada.  For the first time in 221 years 2 broods of cicadas (not locust) that spend the majority of their lives underground, emerge. Invading backyards in 17 states.  Actually a website dedicated to cicadas that says Illinois and Indiana “lucky” enough to see both broods this year!!  Tom says I don’t want to see it!

Clown World : packages may be delivered by AI.  From Ai drone from nearby pharmacy, a robot that hops off a van.  Tom asks, do you want robots coming to your house?  Clown world, make them a sandwich!

Another says AI in the future could be a therapist and healer.  To help doctors make better diagnosis for cancer.  Already tested successfully.  Also chat bots to help with advice on health and mental issues.  Tom says no, I’ll go to Jesus!  Says they could act as a confident.  Listen to deepest thoughts with answers few humans are capable of.  Tom says no!  Go away!  Demonic forces, beast system.

Testimonies: realized needed a relationship with the Father and cried out I believe, help my unbelief.  Felt like a warm embrace and welcome home daughter.,  A lost lamb for so long, now all I crave is His presence and peace she says.  

After a burned down house, a lot of praying, God was at work to answer prayers the way He knows best.

Comments:

Reminds not to get distracted with temporary things especially in really tough things. Instead of looking around, look up. Our Lord says comfort one another and look up when we see these days approaching.

Gospel:  we are in the final days here.  Soon headed for eternity.  Warns of hell without Jesus. Warns of the 7 year tribulation.  Don’t have to be here.  Just understand and believe we all sin and Jesus paid for all sins with His blood.  Died, buried, rose again and coming back.

Tell Him you are  a sinner and need forgiveness and believe in what He did and be saved.  It does not have to be an emotional decision but it can be.   Jesus did it all.

Romans 10:9-10

Galatians 5:4. Grace alone through faith.

John 6:28-29 This is the work of God that you believe in Him who He sent.

Galatians 2:16 Believe, changed life.

Hebrews 9:22 without shedding of blood no forgiveness of sin 

John 3:16

Be saved today. We long to go Home and long and to see people saved.

Today’s Scriptures:

Revelation 3:10 KJV

[10] Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 

Timestamp: 3:19

Romans 5:9 KJV

[9] Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 

Timestamp: 3:54

2 Timothy 4:8 KJV

[8] henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Timestamp: 4:15

Titus 2:11–13 KJV

[11] For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; [13] looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 

Timestamp: 5:06

Titus 2:13 KJV

[13] looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 

Timestamp: 5:31

Mark 9:24 KJV

[24] And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 

Timestamp: 24:10

Galatians 5:4 KJV

[4] Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. 

Timestamp: 32:30

John 6:28–29 KJV

[28] Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? [29] Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Timestamp: 32:50

Galatians 2:16 KJV

[16] knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. 

Timestamp: 33:17

John 3:16 KJV

[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 

Timestamp: 35:26

Testimonies:

@nonalillicotch1472

I was 24 when I walked by two men preaching.  I had walked by them several times and felt my heart tugging.  I finally went up to them and I started to cry.  I was raised in church. I knew “about” God but I didn’t “know” him.  I told them that I didn’t think God would accept me.  I had done very bad things and I believed I was too bad. I did not see how God could ever love me. Then, the man said to me something that surprised me.  He said that I was exactly right where God wanted me! He went on to say that Jesus died once for all my sins…ALL!  Jesus came for me and he loves me!  I was so happy and it changed my life forever.  I had such joy.  It was indescribable!  I wanted to know God.  I wanted to please him.  I dove into the word of God and I began to walk with him every day.  I know God is real. He really loves me and he keeps all his promises!

@tomzhere1369

MY TESTIMONY:

I was 37 years old. I knew something was missing in my life. I tried religion. Nothing there. One day I was in my easy chair at home, (alone, I thought). I saw people on TV discussing God like He was real. I don’t remember my exact words but I do remember saying “Jesus!”. Suddenly EVERYTHING changed for me in an instant!!! I didn’t even know what had happened to me until I started reading the Bible! Now I am 80 and will never forget that wonderful day! He has been with me ever since that awesome day and will will be with me forever and ever. Praise His holy name!!!

@dianamckenzie2297

I was saved at age 17. I went to church that day myself because if I remember right, my mom and dad were out of town. All of a sudden at altar call, my heart started pounding out of my chest and I could not resist going to the altar to give my life to Jesus forever. What a day!!!! Tears poured from my eyes uncontrollably!! I felt the happiest I ever felt!!! What pure joy!! Words cannot describe. To be so young and being called by the Holy Spirit was the very best day of my life!!!! Now I’m 56 and waiting for Jesus to rapture me home!!!!!!!!! Diana from Maryland