Preparation for Tribulation Times
Famine of Word of God
Bible verses showing that Church will go through Tribulation
1.Appointed to Tribulation
1 Thessalonians 3:3
that no man be moved by these tribulations; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.
2 We will suffer Tribulation
1 Thessalonians 3:4
For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
3 You will have Tribulation
John 16:33
These things have I spoken unto you, that in Me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
4.Through many Tribulations we must enter to the kingdom of God
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
5. Deliver to Tribulation
Matthew 24:9
Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for My name's sake.
6. You will have Tribulation.
Revelation 2:10
Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.
Revelation 6:5
And when He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, Come. And I saw, and behold, a black horse; and he that sat thereon had a balance in his hand.
Black horse represents Famine ( Physical and Spiritual Famine).
Physical Famine everyone knows.
Let us discuss about Spiritual Famine which is described in Amos 8:11-12)
Amos 8:11-12
11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord Jehovah, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of Jehovah.
12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east; they shall run to and fro to seek the word of Jehovah, and shall not find it.
When antichrist government will be set up, then it will ban Bible and Church. It will confiscate Bible. It will remove Word of God from internet. It will lead to Famine of Word of God during Tribulation Times.
Biblical example to overcome Famine of Word of God
Joseph gathered immeasurable grain into storehouse during plentiful years in order to sustain in 7 years of Famine.
Genesis 41:49
And Joseph laid up grain as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left off numbering; for it was without number.
Likewise believers should gather immeasurable Word of God ( grain) into your heart ( storehouse) during plentiful times to sustain Tribulation Times.
IF BELIEVER DOESN'T GATHER WORD OF GOD INTO HIS HEART, THEN BELIEVER WILL SPIRITUALLY DIE DURING FAMINE OF WORD OF GOD.
Richard Wurmbrand example
Richard Wurmbrand withstood 14 years of torture.
He was able to survive Torture because he has gathered Word of God into his heart. He deeply meditated during imprisonment and gained strength to endure Torture and was able to be victorious. He was later released.
How to overcome Famine of Word of God?
1. Meditate Word of God - Everyday meditate 2-3 Bible verses very deeply such that Word dwell into your heart forever ( you can increase the number of Bible verses depending on your capacity).
Be grounded on Word of God, lest you fall during Tribulation Times.( Matthew 13:20-21)
Matthew 13:20-21 (ASV)
20 And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;
21 yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth.
Make foundations on Word of God so that you may able to endure Tribulation Times.
Benefits of Meditation of Word of God
1. Word stored in heart- Reading Bible not enough. We shall meditate it that it may be stored into your heart so that you don't sin. ( Psalm 119:11,15)
Psalms 119:11 (ASV) Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
2 Flowing of eternal life- Meditate leads to flow of eternal life abundantly quicked by Holy Spirit. ( John 6:63, 10:10)
3. Fullness of God- Meditate leads to fullness of Fullness of God is present in height, width, depth and height of Word of God
You will know about
A Height - Know spiritual knowledge from Word received by opening of eyes of understanding.
B Width- Practising Word ( Hope of His Calling)
C. Depth - Know depth of Word ( riches of the Glory of God)
D Height- Know the Power of Word
( Exceeding greatness of His power)
(Ephesians 1:18-19,3:18-19)
4. Light flows from Throne of God - When we meditate Word of God, Light flows from the Throne of God in form of Four Rivers i.e
1.Spirit of the LORD
2.Spirit of wisdom and understanding
3. Spirit of counsel and might.
4. Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.
( James 1:17, Genesis 2:10-14,Rev 22:1,Isa 11:2)
5. Spiritual Nourishment - Meditation of Word of God gives spiritual Nourishment to spirit man in form of flesh and blood ( John 6:63)
6. Fires of Holy Spirit- When we meditate Word of God, Fires of the Holy Spirit quickens to renew our mind. ( Psalm 39:3, Jer 20:9)
7. Renewal of mind- Meditation of Word of God renews our mind and we are transformed to God's image. ( Romans 12:2, 8:5-6)
8.Overcome Temptation- Meditation of Word of God stores our heart with Word. So when there is temptation , you Have Word to overcome temptation. ( Matthew 4:1-11).
2. Writing Scriptures - Write 15-25 Bible verses from one chapter every week.( You can increase the number according to your capacity).
Writing Scriptures will imprint Word into your heart.
3. Memorize Worship songs- Worship songs will be banned during antichrist rule. So memorize 2 songs every week ( you can increase the number according to your capacity). So that you continue to worship God during Tribulation Times.
4. Listening to God's Voice - During antichrist rule, Churches will be banned and Word will be removed from internet ( Google, YouTube) Then , how will learn to grow spiritually. Pastors will not be with you all the times.
Lord Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit is with you all the times till end of the age.
Matthew 28:20
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
Learn to listen His Voice
How to listen to God’s Voice?
Best time to listen GOD’s voice is after doing prayer. First , you will speak in prayer, then God will speak after prayer.
There 3 steps to listen GOD’s voice.
1 Be still
Psalms 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
After prayer, be quiet . Still means that there should be no movement in body and there shall be no noise.
There should be absolute calmness
2 Be silent in mind and heart
Psalms 62:5
My soul, wait for You in silence for God only; For my expectation is from Him.
After reaching still position, our mind and heart voices distracts us.
You need to silent the voice of yourself. It is possible. You have power to do.
This will remove the voice of yourself.
3. Be gather into oneness
1 Corinthians 6:17
But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
After being still and silencing the voice of ourselves, then should try gather our body ,soul and spirit into one.
When this happens, then our spirit is joined with Spirit of Jesus Christ.
Then He speaks through His Spirit by still small voice.
How to differentiate between Voice of God, Voice of ourselves and Voice of satan?
When you follow 3 steps, you will silence your voice.
Then we are left with Voice of God and voice of satan.
The voice of God is according to Word of God.
The voice of God is Truth
The voice of God is Loving voice.
The voice of satan is not according to Word of God.
The voice of satan speak lies.
The voice of satan is threating.
By experience, you will know more details.
