S95; April 24, 2018 on Tuesday;

The 40 Days And What Transpire Within

Thus far, the 390 years have been explained, and we shall now consider the 40 days,–or Years. After Ezekiel had accomplished the 390 days, he was told to turn now to his right side and lie on it 40 days. Unlike the 390 days, he is not to Eat anything, but Fast the entire 40 days, and during this period of time he must Lie on his Right side. As we have explained before, if one should Lie on his Left side the stomach can not Empty itself; but now he must Lie on his Right side. This position would give his stomach a chance to Empty itself. Naturally, if the Stomach would Empty and could not take other Food, he would become Hungry (Symbol of Spiritual Hunger). {SR1: 125.1}

The Symbol is, that the Church has been on a Spiritual Decline for 40 years, and has had No New Spiritual Food(Prophet Houteff Message) to Feed upon. Some may say, “We have the Bible and the Testimonies and we Feed on Them.” It is True we have had them, but they have been Closed to us, for we did not make proper use of the truth we have had, and it is a fact that the Church has had No New Light(Prophet Houteff Message) upon Scriptures that were not understood 40 years ago. {SR1: 125.2}

The 40-year period began in 1890, according to the chart on pages 112-113, at which time the 390 years Ended. The time has about elapsed, and now we must have food or else we shall die, and God in His mercy has remembered His people and is sending them an invitation to draw near for another good feast. {SR1: 125.3}

Would you, brethren draw near for the great supper? Or will you make an excuse? Will you say, “I have brought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.” Or will your answer be, “I have bought five yoke of oxen and I go to prove them.” Or will it be that you have “married a wife and therefore I cannot come.” Remember that “the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind”: From the “highways and hedges” will not hesitate; the house will be Filled. “For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden(?) shall Taste of MY Supper.” See Luke 14:16-24. {SR1: 126.1}