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With the year 2012 now upon us, interest concerning End Times has reached a fever pitch both within the secular community and the Church at-large. However, because of God’s calling upon my life as His watchman our precious Lord has laid this message upon my heart first to the professing Christian and then to whomever is willing to listen:

Many professing Christians, if not most, are spending their time and money searching for insight when the church age will come to a close and the Great Tribulation will begin. The question my Lord has placed upon my heart to ask the Church at-large is: WHY? It is written that no one will know the exact time or hour. That said, we are told we will know the season, i.e., when the time is near; therefore, the question we must now ask ourselves is why will we know when the end of the church age is near.

Are we to know when it’s near so we can get ready to hunker down in a custom-built bunker? No, because it’s written that during the Great Tribulation there will be no place to hide. Are we to know when it’s near so we can store up treasures on earth – our finances so we can make it through? No, because it’s written people will be throwing their gold and silver into the streets, and try to hide themselves – even asking the rocks to fall upon them to hide them from God’s wrath. Are we to know it’s near so we can store up food and water in order to survive? No, because there will be only a 50% chance you’ll even live long enough to partake of your storehouse of food and water.

So again, why are we to know the season? It’s so we can step up our efforts with the Gospel message as we see the time approach – which is the ONLY answer to the Great Tribulation – to God’s wrath. Which leads me to ask, are we seeing a new urgency within the Church at-large concerning the Gospel? Sadly the answer is no! Actually, I’m seeing just the opposite. Oh, I see great joy and enthusiasm within the Church at-large as they seek escape from the Great Tribulation and in seeking to get their general needs met, i.e., a self-seeking – a self-serving Church. Is this not the same reaction we would expect to see from the secular community? Unfortunately, yes! Offended yet? (Galatians 1:6-10)

If the majority of the Church at-large was truly born-again with God’s Holy Spirit would there not be tears for the lost along with a new sense of urgency from within our hearts for the lost as we see the time – the season approach? Why? Because if we have truly experienced this miracle of being born-again unto salvation, well, we would know within our hearts that without a shadow of a doubt that there’s only one way to be saved and that way is through God’s salvation plan, Jesus. With a broken heart, and I do mean with a broken heart, I do not see the tears nor the sense of urgency for the lost within the Church at-large. Of course there are the exceptions, but by simple observation the exceptions are at best a very small percentage.

For those of us who are genuinely concerned for the lost may I humbly remind you that we do indeed have a commission from our Lord regarding the Gospel message – and by our born-again heart (spirit) also have a genuine desire within to give the Gospel message to everyone, but only God can open the eyes of someone to see their need for God’s salvation. Therefore, we must always ask God the Holy Spirit to do the work of conviction as we tell people the Gospel (good news) of Almighty God. There is no pamphlet – no methodology – no technique – no wisdom – no argument which can take the place of the convicting power of God the Holy Spirit. And of course, how can we ever hope to have the strength we need to take up our cross and deny ourselves without our heavenly Father’s – Almighty God’s strength. Yes, in all things to God be the glory!

And you (we) must not be surprised if people get angry and try to hurt you – even kill you, because the self-righteous will always violently resist God the Holy Spirit’s conviction of sin, thereby, rejecting Almighty God. This is what is called in Holy Scriptures as blaspheming the Holy Spirit, which is the only sin which cannot be forgiven. Why? Because the self-righteous will see no reason for God needing to supply Himself as a sacrificial Lamb (Jesus) for their sins, because in their eyes there are many ways of redemption – many ways (paths) unto salvation. Yes, they remain entrenched in mankind’s original sin: Saying to Almighty God, I have the knowledge of good and evil and I will determine for myself the right way – I will be like God and supply (be) my own sacrifice through self-martyrdom (works). That’s right, the heart of mankind has not changed since the fall of mankind; which is why we must have a change of heart (spirit) through the supernatural miracle of being born-again from above through God’s power – through His awesome salvation plan, Jesus.

As I was seeking God in prayer if the above message was from Him or not, He confirmed it to me in many ways. One of the ways He did was to lead me to reread the chapter in my book, The Portrait of a Christian, titled The Sound of the Trumpet; and He did it in a way which I could not ignore so I know without a shadow of a doubt that the above message to the Church is from God Himself; so please, I beg you, to take what I said above very seriously. And may I strongly suggest to you to prayerfully read or reread the chapter from my book as well.

The Sound of the Trumpet: Click Here

Finally, may I humbly remind you of what I wrote on our main web page as I believe it fits in very well with what I wrote above: “As God’s watchman the only purpose this ministry has is the salvation of souls both within and outside the ‘Church’ at-large. Therefore, this ministry will stay focused on delivering a narrow message – a message that will be both thought provoking and challenging. A message that will cause people to examine themselves (2 Corinthians 13:5) to see if they’re truly born-again with God’s Holy Spirit from within – to a true and biblical salvation, a salvation that not only has temporal implications, but eternal implications as well. Messages that will also help people remain in the vine so they may be fruitful – yes, even a light which the world cannot put out.”

From my Heart to yours,
Minister Raymond D. Sopp

Website: www.SoppMinistries.org

Emailed: December 30, 2010

For about six weeks I’ve had a very heavy heart. Or to say it in another way, I’ve been feeling very brokenhearted. So much so, even my emotions have been very close to the surface as well — tearing up very easily. Although I’ve had a general sense as to why, I just could not see the entire picture clearly enough to share it with all of you until now.

Everything came into focus for me when God gave me a Scripture after I spent my customary extra time in prayer on Sunday morning. With the Scripture, everything just fell into place. I now could understand not only the heaviness I’ve been feeling, but also why I had trouble seeing it clearly enough to share with all of you. I simply did not have all the “pieces” until now, because the time was not right until now; therefore, as we move into 2011, we need to take what is said below very seriously.

Recently I was in a church service and I could not sense the presence of God’s Holy Spirit at all. I mean NOT at all! I was literally startled, because I should have felt God’s presence in this church. Yes, everything on the outside seemed okay and Scripture was indeed read; yet, I felt so uncomfortable that I could not get out of there fast enough. The unmitigated alienation of God’s Holy Spirit I felt was such a real and overwhelmingly powerful experience to me, I just wanted to cry out like Jesus did on the cross just before His death (Matthew 27:46).

The Scripture God placed upon my heart was from Genesis 6:3, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever.” (NASB) Knowing that God said this just before His global judgment — well, let’s just say it adds all the more to its implications. I believe with all my heart God has been not only telling me, but also showing me that He is beginning to remove His Holy Spirit in the midst of this end-time apostasy and the void will be filled with a very powerful delusion, because mankind did not love the truth. It definitely appears that 2011 will be a significant turning point in God’s timetable as to His dealings with mankind. This is a very serious change, please do not take this warning lightly.

That said, this is not about when the end will come, but that we are living in very dangerous and deceptive times. Please, I beg you, you need to make sure you’re ready — your lamps are full — that you’re genuinely born-again from within with God’s Holy Spirit. When? NOW! Why? Because God’s Spirit — the Holy Spirit shall not strive with man forever.

For those of you who are in a church leadership position, and as such will be held to a much stricter judgment, well all I can say is, please make sure you search your own heart carefully as well, and in every way stay alert. And please, I beg you to take this warning extra seriously — for the delusion will be very powerful (Matthew 24:24-25).

May I humbly and strongly suggest to everyone to read or reread the chapters in my book, The Portrait of a Christian, titled: Satan, Disguised as an Angel of Light and The Truth Shall Make You Free and Be Not Ignorant of Satan’s Schemes. (You can also read the chapters online for free as my “Heart-to-Heart” commentaries.) Also, I would very strongly suggest to you to read or reread my Blog post titled: A Dire Warning!

This was very hard for me to write, and I remain literally and extremely brokenhearted, because I truly know and understand how dangerous and serious the implications are of what I wrote. Yet, who will give heed to my words? Would you please give this Email to everyone you know?

Finally, God told me not to reveal to anyone the church I mentioned above, because this is not about “a” church, but it’s about ALL churches in general; so please, don’t even ask. Besides, in actuality the real Church is just a gathering of saved born-again individuals; therefore, you as the Church — as an individual you need to make sure your lamp is full of oil (Holy Spirit) and the wick is trimmed of ash (flesh) so you’re burning bright every day with God’s light for the rest of your life — however long that may be. As it’s written, stay awake, alert and ready at ALL times for no one knows the exact time of our Lord’s return!

From my heart to yours,
Minister Raymond D. Sopp

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Matthew 3:7-10: “But when he (John) saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Therefore bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance; and do not suppose that you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father’; for I say to you, that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. And the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.’” (NASB)

The following will likely cause most to be offended, but I beg you to please ponder and take what is said very, very seriously; for the following is a word not from me, but from the God of Jacob, Isaac, and Abraham. Never before, as God’s Watchman, has my spirit felt such a heavy burden. Therefore, I also beg you to pass this Blog post on to as many people as you can.

A word from God: Before My Church age began and I placed Israel aside for a time, I warned My people, Israel, that the axe was at their root for I could find no fruit. They were blind to the fact that they needed to genuinely repent and seek My salvation through my Son, Jesus. They all needed to be born-again with My Spirit – the Holy Spirit from within as spoken of in the Old Testament. Why? Because after the fall of mankind, mankind’s spirit became dead to God – dead to Me, dead to My nature – dead to My ways. Yet they continued to trust upon the earthly, e.g., being from the seed of Abraham; and yes, even trusting in the earthly and ceremonial act of water baptism. An observance which they felt comfortable with for it nicely mimicked their ceremonial washing with water from their old traditions. Yet in reality, they remained totally lost because water could not – cannot wash their sins away, nor change their earthly, godless, and dead nature (spirit) within.

You say, “I know this.” Yet even today I see the same thing within the Church at-large as they also trust in the earthly ceremony of attending a church and/or professing with their mouth, “I’m a Christian! I love God and believe in Jesus as my Savior!” However, the Church at-large statistically continues to reflect the world in such things as divorce and pornography. So I now say to you, as I did to My people Israel: “Church, bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance; and do not suppose that you can say to yourselves, ‘I professed Christianity and have been baptized’; for the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.’” Therefore, Church, search your heart and repent now for I come quickly.

Stop now! Quit meditating on your navel (self), looking for people who will comfort you with pleasant words to soothe your shaking heavy heart – a heart which is without peace. Beware of Shepherds who twist My words of love, grace, and mercy to trick you into thinking all is well when it’s not. Stop and think! Do you not realize your heart is heavy and without peace because I’m trying to wake you up? Do you not realize I’m trying to get you to examine yourselves to see if you recognize Christ, i.e., the Holy Spirit within you – to see if you’re truly born-again? Remember My word, unless you’re born-again you CANNOT see the kingdom of God.

Again, do not allow My words above to be twisted as the religious (Pharisees) love to do. I’m not talking about perfection in this world. Just as My apostle Paul stated: “I have not reached the finish line yet, but this one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind I press forward on to the finish line.” What finish line? The finish line of maturity, even My holiness.

For the one who is genuinely born-again, the work of sanctification begins from the inside and expresses itself on the outside as fruit – yes, holy fruit. The work of sanctification is indeed a process and is a progressive work. That said, do you still not realize, oh foolish one, that if the Church at-large is statistically reflecting the world, where is the evidence of a changed nature? There is none! This statistic cannot be justified – no, not even in the most fertile imagination. If the Holy Spirit was truly present in its members, let’s say even a small percentage, should not the Church at-large at least be statistically a little better than the world? Of course it should! Do you not realize this is just another warning sign of the end? As it is written, the end will not come before the apostasy, even the falling away from the true faith – a true repentant faith.

Yet, you still say in your heart, “I’m okay. It cannot be me. It must be the other person.” Well, that’s exactly what the Pharisees thought as they sought John’s water baptism. But I say, seek Me with all your heart now while I still can be found and I’ll show you the true condition of your heart, that is, if you love the truth more than yourself. Then go be a light for Me as I wish for none to perish.

Remember, many sought Me for food and for the things of this world, but again, only a handful remained when I talked about eating the Bread which comes from heaven, which is Me. Feeding the poor is good, but at best that only lasts for a day or two; you make sure to give them the Bread which comes from heaven which lasts for eternity. Would you see them put in the lake of fire for eternity with full bellies? Is that what you call compassion? Is that why I left you here? If you, who call yourself My Church and call yourself by My name don’t hold My eternal salvation of being born-again with My Spirit through My Son Jesus’ sacrifice of utmost importance, who will? If you do not, have you even experienced My salvation? For if you have, it surely would be of utmost importance. Why? Because there’s no greater miracle than being born-again. Store up your treasure in heaven, not here on earth. Wake up, oh sleeper, before it’s too late!

Are your priorities out of wack? Is it not because you have not sought Me with all your heart? Do your priorities reflect the world’s priorities? How can this be if your mind is truly renewed through My Word and My Holy Spirit truly resides within you? Are you lacking fruit? Wake up, oh sleeper, and seek Me while I still can be found. This age of the Church is passing away quickly. Is your heart and mind consumed with when the end will come? Well, that’s only for Me to know. But you, oh foolish one, who guaranteed you a tomorrow? Again I say, oh foolish one, seek Me with all your heart now – even today while I still can be found for I wish for none to perish.

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Matthew 23:15: “Woe to you, scribes and pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel about on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.” (NASB)

Now isn’t that interesting! The scribes and pharisees knew the Word of God by heart, yet, according to Jesus Himself, all they were doing with their great knowledge of Scripture was solidifying the people’s place in hell. How could this be? Well, just maybe it’s because the only thing that can deliver you from hell is the gospel – is God’s salvation – is Jesus. Satan just loves all forms of religion – yes, he’ll even promote religion, because “religion” absolutely has no power to save.

So what is religion? In a nutshell, religion says: I have the power to save myself through my own works. In other words, thank you God for Your willingness to help, but I can take care of my own salvation through works. That’s interesting, I thought Jesus prayed, as He sweated blood, Father, if there’s any other way, please take this cup from Me. Well, obviously, there was no other way. Ergo, there is no form of “religion” that can save you. Unless, of course, you’re ready to call God, God forbid, a liar or a masochist.

2 Corinthians 11:2-3: “For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin. But I am afraid, lest as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” (NASB)

I find it so interesting that it’s Satan’s job to complicate the gospel. The writers of the New Testament did have a lot to say, but they never allowed the gospel (Jesus) to be out of sight for very long in their writings. After all, is it not written that the work of God – the power of God is the gospel, even Jesus.

We now have a lot of teachers – a lot apologists – a lot of “end time” studies – even great historians, but how is that working for us as we see things such as divorce and pornography ravish the “Church” at-large – even as we see this world becoming more hellish every day? Could it be because in all the clutter (knowledge) we’re losing sight of God’s work – God’s power, the gospel? Don’t get me wrong, there’s a place for things like apologetics, but if we don’t keep our eye on the work and power of God, the gospel, we’ve already lost the battle for souls. After all, God left us here on earth to proclaim the gospel, not to start a religion.

Titus 3:4-11: “But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that being justified by His grace we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. But shun foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law; for they are unprofitable and worthless. Reject a factious man after a first and second warning, knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.” (NASB)

Are we losing the battle for souls to Satan, because we’re fighting over things which have nothing to do with God’s salvation? Again, I find it so interesting it’s written that a factious – a divisive man should be rejected and he is sinning, perverted and self-condemned. Factious? Look at the Church at-large today. Can it be any more divided than it is now? Let’s be sure we’re not part of the problem by keeping our focus on the good news – the gospel. After all, there’s really only one thing that will keep anyone out of heaven: The rejection of God’s salvation – Jesus

Through God’s salvation we are born-again from within – reborn out of this world into God’s kingdom. Yes, a supernatural change of our heart (nature) which was dead to God – to His holy heart (nature) which is vibrant and alive to God. Yes, a holy heart (nature) which desires to produce good fruit. Whereas, the Law could not reach our hearts (nature), now through God’s salvation – through being born-gain, our hearts can now reach the Law without the Law being burdensome. Why? Because fruit is just the expression of a work that has already been accomplished.

Luke 17:1-2: “And He said to His disciples, `It is inevitable that stumbling blocks should come, but woe to him through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.’” (NASB)

In these last of the Last Days, we better make really sure we’re not trying to hang the ponderously heavy millstone of religion upon someone’s neck, because if you are, in the day of God’s judgment you will wish for that millstone to be around your neck as opposed to facing God’s judgment – even His wrath.

This Blog post does not paint a pretty picture, but if I don’t paint it for you, woe to me. Yes, woe to me as God’s watchman if I do not give you His warnings and admonishments. For if I kept silent, how could His love – His nature be in me? You (we) must not be deceived anymore, for you (we) will surely be held accountable now that you (we) know.

Prayer: Father, may Your Holy Spirit open the eyes of those who read this Blog post. In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen!

God bless you,
Minister Raymond D. Sopp

Website: www.SoppMinistries.org

www.SoppMinistries.org/index37.htm

I awoke this morning with this world’s horrible economic condition upon my heart – that it was extremely tenuous at best. It was then that our Lord placed three Scriptures upon my heart. As I dwelt upon them, I asked my Lord if I should share the Scriptures with others. His answer to me was yes, but I was to do so without comment.

Wall Street’s Destruction of Wealth:

Matthew 6:19-21: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (NASB)

Losing or Lost Your Job:

Luke 16:4-9: “‘I know what I shall do, so that when I am removed from the stewardship, they will receive me into their homes.’ And he summoned each one of his master’s debtors, and he began saying to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ And he said, ‘A hundred measures of oil.’ And he said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’ Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ And his master praised the unrighteous steward because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this age are more shrewd in relation to their own kind than the sons of light. And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that when it fails, they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.” (NASB)

Your Savings Account:

Luke 12:15-21: “And He said to them, ‘Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.’ And He told them a parable, saying, ‘The land of a certain rich man was very productive. And he began reasoning to himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own what you have prepared?’ So is the man who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” (NASB)

He who has ears, let him hear what the Spirit is saying!

God bless you,
Minister Raymond D. Sopp

Website: www.SoppMinistries.org

October 5, 2008, I was abruptly awakened from a very sound sleep three times by a very troubled spirit — heart, which just does not happen to me. At the time, I could not figure out what my Lord was trying to tell me. Nonetheless, being it happened three times I inherently knew it was very important. It was as if the Father, Son and Holy Spirit had witnessed to my spirit during the night.

That Sunday morning, as it is my custom to do, I proceeded to spend at least an hour with my Lord in prayer in order to prepare myself — my spirit to hear and receive what my Lord had for me that day. As I did, the following Scripture came to mind:

Luke 22:39-46: “And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him. And when He arrived at the place, He said to them, ‘Pray that you may not enter into temptation.’ And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, saying, ‘Father, if Thou art willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Thine be done.’ Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him. And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground. And when He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow, and said to them, ‘Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.’” (NASB)

I then immediately knew what my Lord was trying to tell me by waking me up three times. Although, it is written in the Old Testament by God’s foreknowledge that the Shepherd would be struck down and the sheep would be scattered, could it be by Jesus saying, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation,” He was telling His disciples that the fleeing (scattering) did not have to happen? I believe so! If they stayed awake and prayed with Jesus would they have entered into this temptation and fled from Jesus’ side? Jesus seemed to be saying, no!

Although Jesus is the Son of God — Emmanuel (God with us), it is also written that He also identified with us by coming in a body of flesh and blood. Therefore, in order to have the strength that He needed to face His temptation — His cross, a temptation so great that His sweat turned to blood resisting the temptation to turn away from His cross — His cup, He relied solely on prayer.

Yes, Jesus received the strength to face His cross — His temptation from His Father only after He endured in prayer, thereby, giving us an example to follow. If that is what Jesus had to do, how much more do we need to endure in prayer to find the strength to face our temptations?

Now what I’m about to say next is not from me, but from God. And yes, I’m very aware of the consequences I face if I attribute something as coming from God which is not from Him. So let me reaffirm this to you again. The following is not from me, but it is from God: “Temptation and deception, and the evil one are now afoot — on the move globally in a mighty way — more powerful than ever before, because he knows his time is short. So why then are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation and deception so you will be kept safe from the evil one and his lies!”

He who has ears, let him hear what the Spirit is saying!

Prayer: Father, during this church age we are Your ambassadors of light in this world — there is no other light. Darkness cannot overcome light, yet we see darkness doing just that; therefore, we must conclude that the light through Your Church is becoming dim — going out, or perhaps even false, i.e., proclaiming an adulterated gospel, ergo, darkness is filling the void that is left. Father, as Your prophets of old felt alone and brokenhearted so do I — even knowing, according to Your word, there always remains a godly remnant. Father, even if a few — or none are willing to listen, don’t allow us to fail in these last of the Last Days. Fully equip us in Your Holy Spirit so that we may burn bright with Your glorious unadulterated gospel message; as You have given us Your heart for those who are lost, or those who merely profess being a Christian without Your Spirit. My Lord, is there anything I — we have left undone? If there is, please my God, show us now! Father, may we hear Your voice clearly and be found in the exact center of Your will — and doing Your will when your Son returns for His bride. Father, as our Lord instructed us to pray, also keep us from temptation, deception and the evil one. May Your Holy Spirit give us ears to hear and eyes to see. In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen!

God bless you,

Minister Raymond D. Sopp

Website: www.SoppMinistries.org

Written May 12, 2008 9:20 AM:

Although it would take away from this ministry, about four weeks ago I was considering a part time job. I sought our Lord for direction. Over those few days as I was seeking Him, I have never felt such a heaviness – a solemnness in His answer. Four times in different ways and through different people, His message to me was the same: “If I do not warn the people, their blood will be on my hands.” Needless to say, doing anything else is just not an option for me anymore.

Shortly thereafter, during this last National Day of Prayer, our Lord seemed to tell me that this nation, and this world in general, have gone past the point of no return. Although, the individual will still have an opportunity to be saved, this world will be going from bad to worse very quickly now. Surely, His return for His bride cannot be far off.

Please continue to keep me and this ministry in your prayers, because even if I take my eyes off our Lord for even a second, I begin to sink with a heavy heart as I see more and more people turn away with a deaf ear – unwilling to hear what God is saying.

Thank you and God bless you,

Minister Raymond D. Sopp

Website: www.SoppMinistries.org