Judgement Day?

According to Harold Camping, Judgement Day was supposed to happen on May 21, 2011. It is now May 22, 2011. Mr. Camping was wrong, once again.
Now I don't know personally many people who actually believed Mr. Camping, and I do know those who have either had fun with his prediction or have been concerned with the "what if". Personally, I'm praying that the hoopla that surrounded Mr. Camping will fade into the background and we can, once again, get back to what is important, which is preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

However, here is what I have noticed. There are also a lot of people who are making fun of judgement day prophesy, and they are including Bible believing escatologists into that mix. Let me say this:

But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. Matthew 24:36 (NKJV)

But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Mark 13:32 (NKJV)

I DID NOT BELIEVE MR. HAROLD CAMPING!

I will never predict when the rapture will happen and when the judgements will begin. However, I will say, in my opinion, that it will be soon. Now there have always been scoffers, and I believe the scoffers will increase. Scripture tells us it will happen.

3 knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, 4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation.” 2 Peter 3-4 (NKJV)

And, although I'm sure this isn't the way he planned it, in a way Mr. Camping has helped further prophesy. Jesus also warned us of false prophets and false teachers.

23 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. 24 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:23-24 (NKJV)

21 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it. 22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Mark 13:21-22 (NKJV)

In my opinion, Mr. Camping is just one of many more to come. False teachers and false prophets are on the rise. They are being led by their father, the devil, seeking to scatter the sheep and lead the unbelievers into the pits of Hell.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV)

And a message for those who are mocking anyone who believes in a coming judgement, be aware, judgement is coming. We don't know the day or the hour, but it is coming.

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 2 Peter 3:10 (NKJV)

The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here. Matthew 12:41 (NKJV)

1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 (NKJV)

And as for the rapture?

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Titus 2:13 (NKJV)

16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 (NKJV)

12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work ... 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely ... 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:12,17,20 (NKJV)

God willing, until next time

Maranatha