ARE YOU STILL HERE???

Will/did the world end on September 23, 2017? That’s the question many are or were asking in recent weeks.  Since the full Solar Eclipse came across the United States on August 21st there has been a sudden surge of online videos and commentaries saying that September 23^rd was the day. Perhaps you have read some.

In a nutshell, there are those that claim there were will be a sign in the heavens, an alignment of the stars and planets supposedly seen only once in 7000 years, that will occur on that date.  A little research proves that claim is not true at all, and this supposed “Revelation 23 Sign” has happened many times before.  This sounds more like Astrology than discerning God’s Word. Astrology is defined as the study of the heavens (sun, moon, planets, etc.) and their motions under the assumption that they influence events and human activities on earth. Unlike astronomy, which is the scientific study of the universe, astrology is based on a person's interpretation and the meaning they read into what they observe.

The idea that heavenly bodies control our destiny, rather than the Creator of all things, is an ancient delusion.

I have seen many of these online videos from these “prophetic preachers” in recent weeks, and their far fetch claims.  First, let me be clear, Jesus is coming again, on that there is NO doubt. But will he come when some preacher/teacher predicts? Most likely not.

In my years of life, I have seen many end times predictions come and go. What is sad is that many that make these missed predictions keep coming back and making more, or making excuses, and people believe them.

I can think of one “End Time Commentator” that claims to hear from the Holy Spirit all the time. In the short time I knew him the Holy Spirit he heard kept changing his mind on a very frequent basis. Many projects his “ministry” started were never finished, poorly planned and in many cases abandoned or forgotten.  The predictions that would happen in 2015 never came to pass, as many other before that time.

Jesus tells His disciples what people should know about His second coming in Matthew 24, beginning at the 22^nd verse:   22“Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. 23“Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe him. 24“For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. 25“Behold, I have told you in advance. 26“So if they say to you, ‘Behold, He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out, or, ‘Behold, He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe them. 27“For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28“Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.

While we should learn about the importance of the End Times, we should not be obsessed.  When we are worrying about things we can’t control we cease doing the things God has called us to do.  

IT'S BEEN A WHILE......

Important updates from your show's host...

It’s been a long time since I had the time to make a “Blog” post, and that needs to change.  For the past two years or so, time has been a precious commodity.  It is so easy for us to get so caught up in our “day-to-day” activities; we fail to make time for some very important and beneficial endeavors. Writing and communications (in general) have been reduced to short Facebook™ memes and speedy texts. We live on “sound-bites,” questionably sourced material and photo shopped pictures.  Too often we YELL at each other, de-friend each other and even show a terrible lack of common sense and simple decency. As a society in the Western World we have forsaken knowledge, truth and wisdom for poorly espoused ideology.  The fastest disappearing occupation today is that of a “Statesman.”  We are easily swayed because our memories are short. Too many people simply “live in the moment,” and make zero provision for the potential consequences that truly can cause.  Simply put, our feelings have replaced our logic, and our self-centered view of the world has closed our minds.

When I started “Your Weekend Show” in March of 2015, the goal was to provide a radio program that was entertaining, substantive and useful.  Over that time the show has taken a few unexpected twists and turns, while trying to maintain being a relevant voice in a rapidly changing world. In the weeks ahead, you will begin to hear some changes in “Your Weekend Show.”  In addition, you will start seeing major changes on the Website and even the Facebook™ page. We will continue to use and expand our world outreach via Shortwave Radio, as (contrary to what some believe) it is still a very viable platform that reaches billions of people each week. In the weeks ahead, we will begin an effort to use other terrestrial radio options as well; however, we will also begin to expand our on-line presence and offerings, even including video. For this radio ministry and other projects, this should prove to be an exciting time.

As for doing a “Blog?” look for more items appearing on a regular basis.  As I said earlier, time has been a precious commodity, and my wife and I had made that a prayer priority in recent months to make the time. God has faithfully heard and answered those prayers and now has provided a way to have that much needed time. For us it will be a period of change and transition, but that is fine with us. I am also fully aware that there are many “voices” out there competing for your attention, and I will just be one of many, perhaps even just a voice “Crying in the Wilderness,” but with that said here’s what I know; these humble efforts can be blessed and multiplied beyond our imagination by our sovereign God.

For those that have listened to this program for a while, my most humble thanks to you for taking the time to listen as often as you can. If you have never taken the time to share your thoughts, now would be an excellent time.  Would you take a moment to write and share your thoughts? It would mean the world to me. You can send me a direct email to bob@yourweekendshow.com. Lastly, keep this program and the expanded ministries in your prayers. Trust me, prayer DOES make a difference, and they are needed now more than ever before.

To God alone be the Glory!

+Bob Biermann