THE LORD SPEAKS ABOUT FAMINE

IS FAMINE COMING?

END-TIMES NEWS DIGEST, September 1988 (P.O.Box 1788, Medford, OR USA 97501)

In describing the birth pangs which precede the great tribulation at the end of this age, Jesus said that there would be famine, among other things:

This passage says that famine will occur in "various places." We have seen famine in Ethiopia, Bangladesh and other parts of Africa in recent years. If the Soviet Union had to provide all of its own food, that nation would essentially be in a famine condition, because their food production falls short of their needed consumption.

America has been called "the bread basket of the world," because our vast midwest produces so much food that we can export it to countries who need it. With the severe drought we are having this year and with the corn and soybean crops in jeopardy, the famine could be coming to America. If America gets to the point where it cannot even feed itself, then there will be nothing left to export to other countries, and we could see the beginning of worldwide famine.

Concerning this famine coming at the end of the age..and come it will...the book of Revelation has this to say:

...Jesus Himself told us in Matthew 24 that there was famine coming at the end of the age. Then in Revelation we see how bad the famine is going to be. We do not know if the current drought is the beginning of that famine, although it could be. Whether it is or not, one of the main things we need to do is to pray.

First, we want to pray for the farmers whose livelihood depends on those crops. We have seen many farmers go bankrupt and put up their farms for sale. This drought could cause an explosion of additional farmers going bankrupt. Pray for them. America has no idea how much they owe to the farmers and how much we take them for granted.

Second, pray and ask God what He would have you do in preparation for a famine. The Bible prophesies that one is coming at the end of the age, and what the Bible prophesieswill occur. Thus, we know that the famine is coming. God may lead you to put in a greenhouse or to plough up your backyard and plant a garden and preserve its harvest. He may lead you to store up some dehydrated food or some whole grains, such as wheat."

The following is a message I believe the Lord gave me concerning end time preparation...

Fearlessly search your hearts, opening them up to Me, that I may root out the unforgiveness, the pride, the anger, the doubts and fears, the critical spirit and all sin in your lives. As you yield all unto Me I shall set you free to stand pure and holy before Me. Even as John the Baptist proclaimed in the wilderness so long ago, "Turn from your sins...turn to God...for the kingdom of heaven is coming soon." (Matt.3:2 KJV) So also am I calling you today to turn from your sins and turn unto Me. Yea, I say unto you, I am coming soon and the harvest must be gathered in.

In spite of the apathy of My people and the sin abounding in the world I shall have Me a people...I shall have Me a mighty people who shall go forth and dispel the darkness in every corner of the world and fill My kingdom with those who were lost. My people, you are asleep and I am calling you today to arise and manifest My power and My glory as you minister to the multitudes of lost souls around you.

Take heed, My people, seek me with your whole hearts and I will reveal My will for you. Even as you become spiritually ready to serve Me so also must you become physically ready to serve Me. I have told you in My Word...

My people, My people, this Scripture is not talking about far away places but will be fulfilled right where you are...you must prepare and quickly for these events. My Word says...

O yes, I can supply your needs as with the manna of old and so I shall do, for those who cannot take care of their own needs, but, My people, you are not in the desert as were the children of Israel...you have access to great bounty. Today I give you warning through My servant that this bounty shall not long be obtainable. Begin to gather the fruit of the fields, bring it into your storehouses and seek Me diligently for My instructions to each of you.

Gather yourselves together in small groups...enter into much prayer and praise and I will meet you there...I will sojourn in your midst and I will speak to you there through the mouths of My prophets. I am calling those whom I have chosen to be prophets to arise and fearlessly proclaim My Word. I am moving by My Spirit all over the world and if you are walking with Me in the Spirit you shall see a great move among My people that you cannot comprehend in the natural.