Times of distress masked by so called luxury

Today, we are living in the pangs of distress. This is the period before the great tribulation. The restoration has already taken place, or I should say actively taking place all over the world.

These pangs of distress can be clearly seen some parts of the earth, but in others it is hidden beneath so called luxury. South Korea builds so many apartments that is doesn't make sense. The population growth is slowing down. So many of these units are bought up by investors and are traded back and forth. It is really crazy. Schools are being shut down left and right. 

So a lot of the nice looking high rises have many empty units. 

People have nice smart phones, and luxury clothes. This is true but they do not really own those clothes. They are deep in debt purchasing them. There was a documentary where young people admitted they purchased the items to show off to their friends. In addition they felt great wearing these over priced goods. "A showy display of ones means of life" which is dictated not on how much money you really have but on how much credit you can get to buy these showy things.

Many people are buying new cars left and right. My friend bought a new second hand car. It looks great! But to others it would look like a trash car. These people sometimes change cars right after paying off the car note. 

South Korea like many other affluent nations on Earth is a turd wrapped in an expensive designer cloth, It is still just a turd! 

Why are people thinking about suicide? Why is it when my former student and current student both medical professionals admitted that many no most of the emergency room visits are suicide related. One student paused and said "many", the other I think he said most. As of right now only serious cases are allowed to level 4 trauma centers. Level 4 means they can take the most serious cases. This is due to the student doctors who quit over a year ago. So imagine that thousands of doctors have just left their posts. Now only the most serious cases go to the ER. Most of these visits are suicide related. Imagine that! Such a nice looking place many people want to end their lives. 

This is not unique to South Korea, this is global! In the US military suicides are hidden. You would think in the world's most powerful military people would be happy...NOT!

The desire of this world is indeed dying. 1 John 2:17 The world is passing away and so is it's desire. 

I wonder if this is why so many children tell me they have no hopes or dreams for the future. Why many young people around the world have just given up on trying to do life the way it has always been. In China they call it the lie down flat movement. 

But it was also written that people would not be able to see these things even though they are not blind.

They ignore the warnings we give them from the bible. The bible which is the most published book in the world tells us all of these things!

/tata

Jehovah's arm is not short!

 I went to a gathering several months ago. Actually, I think it was either this year or late last year.

At the gathering my friends and I were talking. One friend has a son which he and his wife had in the USA. So even though he is living in South Korea at the present the boy has two nationalities. He is older than I am. In Korean culture people tend to give advice with out asking for it. It is usually someone older than you. In, the USA age does not matter, people spit stupid advice if it is asked for or not.

I say stupid advice because a lot of this advice is tied to the ideals of a dying system of things as the time we are living in called in the holy scriptures. 

So, we are sitting and my friend keeps getting on my case as to why my sons should work and make money. Heck, they should go to school here in South Korea and make money on the side. The reason? You will not always be here. This pissed me off because one even if their father or mother should fall asleep in death they are promised by Jesus that they would get many fathers and mothers with Jehovah's people. Mainly, those to fear, love and worship Jehovah. In fact we are encouraged to seek the kingdom first and all these other things will be added to you. Namely, clothing, transport, housing food, even family members and friends. 

In other words Jehovah will make sure we have what we need! If I really think about it I have exactly what I need to go to work, live at home, worship at the kingdom hall and go into field service. I also have what I need if I want to have some fun as there is a time for everything I also have what I need in that regard!

I have a house. It is not the newest or best place. It is comfortable, and in a beautiful area. 

I have work. It is not ideal but what really is ideal in this system of things? They pay on time and do not abuse me in any way. They try to help me as much as they can. 

I have a car that runs very well! It is not the best on the road but it is mine, and it is so comfortable and reliable. Really, the best car I have ever owned!

I have more computers than I have ever had in my life. I always wanted computers. Now, I have so many of them. It is like Jehovah saying "i will give you what you want and need as you need it" Also according to his time table. Our Gods thoughts are higher than ours!!! 

Money well we make less than we did before. Our food is more tasty than it has ever been. We get so much help with food from our brothers and sisters. We try our best to help them as well! 

Jehovah's arm is strongest one there will ever be! We will see wonderful things regarding Jehovah's power in the near future and for all eternity! 

/tata