How Long?

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 My wife said yesterday that a famous preacher said we are living in the Last Days.   Like the prophet Jeremiah who asked God how long it would be before the Messiah comes, is the same question I ask today.  My parents and grandparents thought they’d see Him come before they died.  And the Messiah has been expected for thousands of years.  

Will I see death before the Messiah comes?  I’m expecting not to see death.  But I have no proof of this.  It would sound like I am guessing to say the Messiah will come first.  Many believed Jesus wasn’t the Messiah the first time.  But this time will be different.  He will leave nothing in doubt!  

But many believe these are the Last Days.  I’m in that group.  I believe they are.  Yet, I Am getting older.  But am I gaining in wisdom in order to be heard later?  I’ve often wondered this.  My voice is not yet needed and may not be needed.  So, what purpose do I serve by being silent?  When God needs me I’ll be ready.  Meanwhile I sit and smoke my pipe and wait patiently.  

I can’t force God.  No one can.  God teaches me patience in all things.  Good things come to those who wait.  I am convinced of this.  Meanwhile life goes on.  I just can’t pay too close attention to the happenings of this world.  I will know what I’m supposed to know when it is time for me to know it.  Meanwhile I am to relax, meditate, and focus.  I do this by smoking a pipe Today my pipe is my Dunhill with some Bayou Night.  My coffee is from Cameron’s.  Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Papa Chasteen

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