The events that have been prophesied since the beginning of this Earth and creation are beginning to come forth. We are about to witness the glorious events that will include the establishment of Zion and the destruction of the Earth as we know it.
We have recently received a small dose of the hardships and tribulations in store for our generation. If we survive the floods, earthquakes, plagues and worldwide mass destruction that is rapidly approaching, our next goal would be fleeing to Zion for peace and protection.
The resources provided in earlier posts, including Avraham Gileadi, regarding Isaiah's prophecies and some of the books from PR and Pontius, provide a grim view of just how bad things are about to become. Outside of Zion, there will only be death, destruction, chaos and lawlessness.
https://scriptures.info/scriptures/tc/section/31
from verse twelve: And at that day, when I shall come in my glory, shall the parable be fulfilled which I spake concerning the ten virgins.
For they that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, and have not been deceived—verily I say unto you, they shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but shall abide the day.
And it shall come to pass among the wicked, that every man that will not take his sword against his neighbor must needs flee unto Zion for safety.
And there shall be gathered unto it out of every nation under heaven; and it shall be the only people that shall not be at war one with another.
Our journey to Zion, must be more than a physical one. There will be a spiritual journey required as well. Getting past the gate, and existing, where Jesus Christ dwells, is going to require more than an affiliation with some organized group. The Lord defined His requirement for seeing Him, in the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon at Bountiful:
Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Third Nephi chapter five, verse seventeen: "And blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." from: https://scriptures.info/scriptures/bofm/3nephi/5
Here's the test on whether or not we will be able to walk into Zion, once it's established. Are we able to see Jesus right now? If we are able to walk and talk with Jesus, right now, then we will be able to enter Zion.
If we are unable to stand in His presence right now, then we need to figure out how to make our hearts pure. We need to make a spiritual journey!
Some spiritual milestones to think about:
Are our motives pure? Do we serve others? Do we take care of the poor and the needy?
Do we mourn with those who mourn and comfort those who are in need of comfort?
Have we been baptized by water?
Have we been baptized by the Spirit?
Have we received our second comforter (standing in His presence)?
Do we share of our abundance with others?
"For if ye are not equal in Earthly things, you cannot be equal in obtaining Heavenly things". from: https://scriptures.info/scriptures/tc/section/70
"Nevertheless, in your temporal things you shall be equal, and this not grudgingly, otherwise the abundance of the manifestations of the Spirit shall be withheld". from: https://scriptures.info/scriptures/tc/section/61
"That you may be equal in the bonds of heavenly things, yea, and earthly things also, for the obtaining of heavenly things. For if ye are not equal in earthly things ye cannot be equal in obtaining heavenly things".. from: https://scriptures.info/scriptures/tc/section/70
Those who will be coming with Jesus, when he returns, are living a Terrestrial Law. If we want to survive the burning that is surely coming, we also need to be living the higher law (Terrestrial), while residing on this fallen Telestial, Earth.
We must rise up and become holy, If we wish to endure the glorious ones who will be coming with Jesus, when He comes again to purify with fire, and Baptize this fallen Earth upon which we dwell.
We should be actively preparing for that day, working to make ourselves holy right now.
A good explanation of the personal behavior required for individuals seeking to assist in bringing about Zion, is given in revelations to Joseph Knight and Hyrum Smith found in the Joseph Smith History part 14:
..Behold, I speak unto you and also to all those who have desires to bring forth and establish this work, and no one can assist in this work except he shall be humble, full of love, having faith, hope and charity, being temperate in all things whatsoever shall be entrusted to his care.
..And now verily, verily I say unto you, put your trust in that spirit which leads to do good, yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my spirit. Verily, verily I say unto you, I will impart unto you of my spirit which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy, and then shall you know, or by this shall you know, all things whatsoever you desire of me which is pertaining unto things of righteousness, in faith, believing in me that you shall receive.
https://scriptures.info/scriptures/tc/jshistory/14
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