Harold Camping of Family Radio believes the rapture will take place on May 21st, 2011 and has multiple billboards declaring “Save the Date!” Meanwhile the mission and message of Jesus, “I have come that they might have life” is left behind. The spirit of the Lord resting upon Jesus and passed to God’s people is to preach good news to the poor, release the prisoner, proclaim recovery of sight for the blind and freedom for the oppressed. (Luke 4:18) To live in reverent fear during our time of exile is not to circle the wagons and get ready for Armageddon – even if you spend significant time, energy, and billboards to invite others into the circle out of concern for their eternal destiny. To live in reverent fear is to love deeply from the heart and even though the passage from Peter would seem to limit genuine mutual love to those whose souls are purified by obedience to the truth, the one who said “I am the truth” also said, “Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.” (Luke 6:27)
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