Saturday, July 11, 2009

Michael Jackson Cover Up?

I came across this YouTube video today and I must admit that it upset my peaceful Sabbath. The video poster who calls himself "The Forerunner777" insists that the papacy took advantage of the media's preoccupation (read: overkill) with MJ's death and funeral so that not many were informed about the G8 meeting taking place on the other side of the world where the Pope was proposing a New World Order be put into action. I was one of the millions of viewers watching MJ's memorial service shedding a few tears even, so upon learning this information I felt just a bit bamboozled that this event had slipped under my radar. I'm SDA so I know about all End Time prophecy and that these things must come to fruition before the Lord returns, but it was kind of unsettling to know that we are actually approaching the eve of the marriage between church and state. I felt kind of weird during the hours following my discovery and I'll admit a bit scared, but then God gently reminded me that there is no need to fear the awesome events that are to come.

The only thing that I should be afraid of is not having that personal relationship with Christ necessary for my meeting Him in peace. I appreciate "The Forerunner" bringing our attention to the occurrence of events as outlined in prophecy, but my only problem with him is that I think his fervor is a bit unsettling. Yes, the gravity of the Great Controversy is immeasurable, but I think his presentation is frightening and that it works more so to instill fear than to bring attention to God's mercy and to encourage repentance during these finals moments of the Judgement . God's Word says though, that He hasn't given us the spirit of fear but of love, power, and of sound mind.

World authorities can do whatever they want--It's in accordance with prophecy anyway, but at the end of the day it's all about an individual's personal relationship with God. We are not to fear what's going on in the world. These things are merely signs that the Lord's coming is more rapidly approaching. The Word says that all who call of the name of the Lord shall be saved. That alone should give us peace and courage to face whatever it is we are to face in the near future.

What do you think about the video?



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