Prepare To Meet Your God

In this message, Jerry emphasizes the importance of preparing for the Lord's imminent return. He draws parallels between the urgency of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the current state of the world, highlighting the prevalence of lawlessness and hatred. Jerry interprets biblical prophecies, particularly those concerning Israel, as indicators of the approaching end times.

He emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecies such as the budding of the fig tree (Israel's rebirth as a nation) and the time of the Gentiles coming to an end (Israel regaining control of Jerusalem). Jerry stresses that these events signify the Lord's faithfulness to His promises and the impending fulfillment of all biblical prophecies.

Jerry urges listeners to heed the warning to avoid being caught off guard by the Lord's return, emphasizing the importance of "watching and praying always." He outlines three key ways to prepare: keeping the Word of God's patience, avoiding worldly distractions, and living an overcoming life characterized by submission to God, reliance on the blood of Christ, and a willingness to die to self.

Jerry concludes by emphasizing the importance of having a pure and undivided heart for the Lord, drawing inspiration from biblical figures like Zacharias and Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph, Simeon, Anna, and the shepherds who were all deeply devoted to God and eagerly anticipated the Messiah's coming. He challenges listeners to examine their hearts and seek a deep, unwavering hope in the Lord's return.

Outline of the Main Points:

1. The Urgency of Preparation for the Lord's Return:

   • Parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis

   • Prevalence of lawlessness and hatred in the world

2. Biblical Signs of the End Times:

   • Budding of the fig tree (Israel's rebirth)

   • Time of the Gentiles coming to an end (Jerusalem's restoration to Israel)

3. How to Prepare for the Lord's Return:

   • Keep the Word of God's patience

   • Avoid worldly distractions

   • Live an overcoming life:

     • Submission to God

     • Reliance on the blood of Christ

     • Willingness to die to self

4. The Importance of a Pure and Undivided Heart:

   • Examples from Scripture (Zacharias and Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph, Simeon, Anna, the shepherds)

5. Call to Action:

   • Examine your heart

   • Seek a deep, unwavering hope in the Lord's return