Just as the multitudes followed Jesus for only the monetary gain (fishes and loaves) so today they are still following only for the same reason. This article is not to offend however I am certain it will offend many, it's not my intention to offend deliberately. Let's face it though the majority do not want to hear the Truth today. They followed Jesus for the miracles of healing and deliverance from sicknesses but they did not want to hear about how they could be free from sin. Sin is the problem in the world today and Jesus is the answer.
Sin is the destroying force that very few want to talk about. Some will talk about religion however only on a nonchalant level. But to talk about being free from the cancer of sin is the furthest thing from their minds. It is my objective to get the reader to THINK. I am not interested in giving people an emotional feeling so they can feel good about themselves, it's my objective to stop the reader in their tracks if at possible and get them to really to THINK! If Jesus were on the earth today and He was working miracles, would you follow for the miracles or would you follow because you wanted to know Him?
Even the majority of the Church (world) today does not have a living experience of knowing Jesus Christ. They have a form of religion but that about as far as they will go. Jesus did not say the religious would go to heaven, He said the born again would. Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. He said many would say unto Him on that day Lord, Lord. Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Jesus said, Many not few would call him Lord but did they know Him? Apparently not. Jesus said, I NEVER KNEW YOU.
They offered him lip service but their hearts were far from Him. Even Judas offered Jesus lip service. Judas kissed Jesus to give the Roman soldiers a sign who Jesus was, so they could arrest him. You see lip service will ultimately end in betrayal of the Son of God.
Life is more than about just money is it not? If money is the focus of our happiness then that's only temporal and will leave us when money is not there. What is true happiness? I leave you with this question to ponder. Are you truly happy? If so, why? Again, are you truly happy? Allow the light of the His word to work in your hearts. Let the light of this article come into your heart and expose your true motives. Remember it's the Truth that makes you free!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Almost Persuaded But Deceived By Virtual Reality
Join me as we do a drill down of several words to get a proper understanding of the meaning behind the words Virtual Reality.
We read in the Scripture about a certain king in the Scripture, his name Agrippa. On one occasion he said unto the Apostle Paul, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Like king Agrippa, their are many in the valley of decision. In fact the Scripture says, "multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision." You might have found the title to this article interesting, and with good reason. When I looked up this word "Virtual" I found that it was a Greek word meaning "ALMOST". Virtual (Latin virtus; Greek ἀρετή "arete") is moral excellence. A virtue is a trait or quality deemed to be morally excellent and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. Now lets look at the word "almost". The word "Almost" means In set theory, when dealing with sets of infinite size, the term almost or nearly is used to mean all the elements except for finitely many.
We read in the Scripture about a certain king in the Scripture, his name Agrippa. On one occasion he said unto the Apostle Paul, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Like king Agrippa, their are many in the valley of decision. In fact the Scripture says, "multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision." You might have found the title to this article interesting, and with good reason. When I looked up this word "Virtual" I found that it was a Greek word meaning "ALMOST". Virtual (Latin virtus; Greek ἀρετή "arete") is moral excellence. A virtue is a trait or quality deemed to be morally excellent and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. Now lets look at the word "almost". The word "Almost" means In set theory, when dealing with sets of infinite size, the term almost or nearly is used to mean all the elements except for finitely many.
In other words, an infinite set S that is a subset of another infinite set L, is almost L if the subtracted set L\S is of finite size. Now lets look at the word "theory." To do this we will have to look at the contrast for the word "FACTS". But before we do that we will need to understand what a fact is. The word fact can refer to verified information about past or present circumstances or events which are presented as objective reality. In science, it means a provable concept. What this is saying is that a theory is not a fact it's "ALMOST" factual but it's not. In other words it misses the mark. A fact can be proven, but a theory cannot be. It's always evolving and changing. Remember what Jesus said, I am the same today, yesterday and forever." God says "I change not." So what man basis his reality on is aways changing and evolving. No certain destination. How would you like to go on a trip or vacation and the pilot speaks up over the intercom and says, we will be landing NEVER? This is basically what man is doing. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden, man has been a vagabond with no certain destination. Remember at the beginning of this article I said Virtual meant to miss the mark? Did you know that the word Hamartiology (Greek: ἁμαρτία, hamartia, "missing the mark," "sin," + -λογια, -logia, "sayings" or "discourse") is the branch of Christian theology, more specifically, systematic theology, which is the study of sin with a view to articulating a doctrine of it. So in conclusion everyone that is living in virtual reality is living in sin. The wages of payment for sin is DEATH. Pay day is coming! The Lord says "I set before you Life and Death, choose LIFE!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Philanthropy Addicted To Giving: But Is it enough?
There seems to be a new trend in these days among the wealthy of this world. They have everything they ever wanted but they are still not content. They turn to philanthropy and even become addicted to this wonderful privilege, however is it enough? They are known to be the greatest charity givers but is it enough? Jesus said, Mar 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Jesus was the greatest of all philanthropists.
Take a look at this Scripture. Act 10:38 "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him."
The word good in this passage of Scripture is the word "philanthropy".
yoo-erg-et-eh'-o
From G2110; to be philanthropic: - do good.
Question: How was Jesus the greatest of all philanthropists? Obviously it was not by giving money. Though the harlot TV evangelists want to say Jesus was rich, this cannot be backed up by the Scripture. So how was Jesus the greatest of all philanthropists? The answer is, it's not about giving money, it's about giving and going about doing good. The word good also means honest. So a true philanthropist is also honest. Honest means truthful and transparent. Last but not least, if we are giving to be noticed or to be seen it's not honest giving. To be a true philanthropist we must be like Jesus Christ.
Take a look at this Scripture. Act 10:38 "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him."
The word good in this passage of Scripture is the word "philanthropy".
yoo-erg-et-eh'-o
From G2110; to be philanthropic: - do good.
Question: How was Jesus the greatest of all philanthropists? Obviously it was not by giving money. Though the harlot TV evangelists want to say Jesus was rich, this cannot be backed up by the Scripture. So how was Jesus the greatest of all philanthropists? The answer is, it's not about giving money, it's about giving and going about doing good. The word good also means honest. So a true philanthropist is also honest. Honest means truthful and transparent. Last but not least, if we are giving to be noticed or to be seen it's not honest giving. To be a true philanthropist we must be like Jesus Christ.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Google Goes Down And Causes Global Panic?
Google goes down and causes a Global panic???? This is so sad. What would happen if the Internet went down? I believe that if this was to happen it would cause a Global depression and without question seriously effect the Global economy. I think if the Internet went down it would be a blessing!!!! People would be able to get back to reality again. At least to some degree. The internet has done so much damage to the Church that it seems it's been almost a curse. I think it's time to leave our Internet s behind and follow Jesus. I am willing! Are you? I would like to hear your comments on this.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Inspiration From The Lord
Words of Wisdom
By Joseph B. Skinner
Prayer:
It is the strong arm that leads to war, but they that depend on God will pray.
A man finds strength in numbers but the man that puts his trust in God will pray.
Prayer is not a duty it’s a divine right and privilege to any real child of God.
Prayer changes the hearts of men but idle talk only makes matters the worse.
Prayer will cost you something but talk is cheap.
Prayer is the strength of any nation. As long as this prayer is made to the God which created the heavens and the earth.
Talk to a man about his own problem and he might let you. Pray for him and he will become your friend and most loyal critic.
Man has many gods but there is only one that created the Heavens and the Earth.
Strife is never a solution or a means to an end; it will never come to an agreement were both parties are content.
Strife is in the hearts of those that have selfish ambitions but life will flow from the hearts of those that are surrendered to the true ideal.
He that is in want is never satisfied, therefore become a cheerful giver.
He that careth not for his own soul will not care for his neighbors’ either.
He that is lazy lacks desire.
Procrastination is nothing than a lack of desire.
A man with desire will not quit until the job is done.
Man cannot put desire into the heart but God can.
A man without desire is as the chaff before the wind.
The True Prophet of God:
Unfortunately the true Prophet of God is not called on until men have well drunk. Then when they are in want, they will begin to accuse that the best wine was laid up to last.
The true prophet of God is a lonely one but though all forsake him he is not alone.
All men will hate the true prophet of God, but he is beloved in Heaven.
The true prophet of God does not seek to please men his calling is a higher one.
Give men a prize worth fighting for and they will cross the finish line.
Inspiration from God will flow as a pure river but inspiration from any other will be mixture at best.
The Hungry Soul:
The want of a hungry soul will cause him to eat anything but he that careth for his soul will wait until it’s time to eat.
There are many restaurants however there is only one table that can satisfy the soul of man.
As they lusted in the wilderness and God gave them their desire so the Lord has filled the earth will books.
The Bible The Book of Books:
There is only one Book that has all the answers.
The Bible is not just another book it’s the book of all books.
Give a child an education and he will gain knowledge but teach a child the Bible and he will grow in knowledge and wisdom.
Knowledge without wisdom is only knowledge but wisdom is the key to applying knowledge.
Books written about the Bible are just more books but books inspired by the Bible will bring the reader back to the source of the books inspiration.
Inspiration:
Man can never be the source of inspiration, he can only be inspired.
Inspiration only comes from two sources God and the Devil therefore be watchful.
Black and white can be distinguished however the mixture of the two is the making of a storm.
The Eagle:
The eagle knows when the storm is approaching however man does not believe.
The eagle learns how to soar but man continues to flap his wings.
God desires to make his people eagles however they think they are chickens.
Gods Love:
If Gods people could love another the world would be a better place.
If Gods people made love their top priority the world would have been converted already.
If love is the fulfilling of the Law why do Gods people continue to fall short of it?
If Gods love is the greatest why do Gods people spend so little time with it?
Friday, August 13, 2010
Entering His Rest
Heb 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
Most of Gods people believe entering into Gods REST requires putting forth some effort on our part. In this teaching we will prove by the Scripture that our EFFORTS will end in FAILURE! In fact any effort on our part at all will only bring MIXTURE and the end result will be to miss the mark. Entering Gods REST is a miracle of God and can only be performed by Him alone! Your part is to BELIEVE His Word!
ef·fort/ˈefərt/Noun
1. A vigorous or determined attempt.
Did you notice the word "Attempt" ?
Now lets look at the word "Attempt".
at·tempt/əˈtem(p)t/
Noun: An act of trying to achieve something, typically one that is unsuccessful or not certain to succeed: "an attempt to halt the bombings".
Verb: Make an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action):
You see! An attempt means to be (UNSUCCESSFUL). YOU CANNOT DO IT!!! SO STOP TRYING! ARE YOU ONE OF THOSE THAT IS ALWAYS SAYING " I'M TRYING MY BEST?" YOUR BEST WILL ALWAYS END IN FAILURE!
So how do we enter into His rest if our effort cannot get us there?
The answer is in the Word of God.
Heb 4:11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
DESIRE
The word (Labor) comes from a Greek word meaning to (DESIRE).
So to enter Gods rest we must first Desire it.
DEAD TO SELF
The key to entering into Gods rest is to "cease from our own works or effort or attempts! The word cease means to STOP! STOP! STOP! Let's go a little further shall we. Go beyond STOP and learn to be DEAD to self. This is how we enter His rest!
Oh by the way if your like some that try to say that Faith without WORKS is dead, Let me let you in on a secret. The word WORKS is to BELIEVE! Remember what Jesus said?
John 6:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
Now this Scripture should make more sense to you!
Heb 4:3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
You SEE! We enter His rest as we BELIEVE ! ! ! Faith brings us into this REST! It's only when we believe that we can SEE or UNDERSTAND or COMPREHEND the TRUTH THAT MAKES US FREE! Faith mixed with His Word opens the DOOR (Jesus is the Door) to this REST!
If this teaching as been a blessing to you, please leave us a comment and let us know!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The Arm of God
His hand is not to short that it cannot save
He upholds with the right hand of His righteousness
Peter said, Lord save me and immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught him.
God has a long arm. His arm is always long enough to reach anyone. His hand is open to save.
Isa 59:1 Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
Psa 37:17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Psa 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Sometimes we can feel like we are falling into hell however The Lord can save us.
He upholds with the right hand of His righteousness
Peter said, Lord save me and immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught him.
God has a long arm. His arm is always long enough to reach anyone. His hand is open to save.
Isa 59:1 Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
Psa 37:17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Psa 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Sometimes we can feel like we are falling into hell however The Lord can save us.
Jesus Saves
Mat 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
Peter knew he was going down. Peter did not wait until he was drowning to cry for help instead he cried as soon as he realized he was going down. I like that! Notice what the Scripture says, "Jesus caught him" How did Jesus catch him if he was already drowning? You see Jesus reached out and grabbed Peter BEFORE He went down! BEFORE he sunk down! BEFORE! Jesus is so FAITHFUL! Like Peter we need more believers today that will cry out to the Lord as soon as they realize they are falling or slipping for that matter. There was no hesitation or space of time. As soon as Peter said, "Lord save me!" The Lord stretched forth His hand and caught Peter. Peter started going down in defeat but when he called on Jesus to save him Jesus raised Peter up from the raging storm and THEY walked together on the storm back to the boat in victory! All Peter had to cry is Lord save me! We don't know for sure weather Peter said, "Lord save me!" in faith or in fear what we do know is that Jesus heard Peters cry and saved him. The Lord is merciful and even hears us when we cry in fear. Our God is compassionate however He wants us to grow in faith so we can always trust in Him no matter what. Remember Jesus said to Peter Oh ye of little faith; why did you doubt?
We see David crying out to the Lord as well. David said, I waited patiently upon the Lord and He heard my cry and lifted me up and out of a horrible pit. The horrible pit of SIN and SELF.
(Psa 37:17) For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
(Psa 37:24) Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
(Psa 63:8) My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
(Psa 145:14) The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Rejecting Salvation
Isa 52:10 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
Jer 17:5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Luk 1:51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Peter knew he was going down. Peter did not wait until he was drowning to cry for help instead he cried as soon as he realized he was going down. I like that! Notice what the Scripture says, "Jesus caught him" How did Jesus catch him if he was already drowning? You see Jesus reached out and grabbed Peter BEFORE He went down! BEFORE he sunk down! BEFORE! Jesus is so FAITHFUL! Like Peter we need more believers today that will cry out to the Lord as soon as they realize they are falling or slipping for that matter. There was no hesitation or space of time. As soon as Peter said, "Lord save me!" The Lord stretched forth His hand and caught Peter. Peter started going down in defeat but when he called on Jesus to save him Jesus raised Peter up from the raging storm and THEY walked together on the storm back to the boat in victory! All Peter had to cry is Lord save me! We don't know for sure weather Peter said, "Lord save me!" in faith or in fear what we do know is that Jesus heard Peters cry and saved him. The Lord is merciful and even hears us when we cry in fear. Our God is compassionate however He wants us to grow in faith so we can always trust in Him no matter what. Remember Jesus said to Peter Oh ye of little faith; why did you doubt?
We see David crying out to the Lord as well. David said, I waited patiently upon the Lord and He heard my cry and lifted me up and out of a horrible pit. The horrible pit of SIN and SELF.
(Psa 37:17) For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
(Psa 37:24) Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
(Psa 63:8) My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
(Psa 145:14) The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Rejecting Salvation
Isa 52:10 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
Jer 17:5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Luk 1:51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Ready To Leave
Enoch - Enoch was ready to leave!
Elijah - Elijah was ready to leave!
Jesus Christ - Jesus Christ was ready to leave!
The Bride of Christ - The bride is making herself ready.
Rev 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Elijah - Elijah was ready to leave!
Jesus Christ - Jesus Christ was ready to leave!
The Bride of Christ - The bride is making herself ready.
Rev 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Hungry And Thirsty For God
Psa 143:6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
Isa 44:3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:
I am so hungry and thirsty for God! To be free from sin and the carnal nature forever!
Mat 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. (His promise is that they will be complete and made whole.)
Psa 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
The Bride of Christ with the Fullness of the Spirit?
Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
As I was praying this morning about being completly free from sin the thought came to me, Keep thirsting after righteosness. The part that spoke to my spirit was the greater the thirst the greater the drink or infilling. How thirsty are we? How hungry are we? I remember one time at the convention is VA sitting across the table from Brother Reynolds in the fellowship hall and he said to me, almost with tears in his eyes as if he seemed to be empty which I know he was not, "I am so hungry." The next time I saw him I knew that he had recieved more. Oh! God help us to thirst for you like David when he said, "my soul thirsteth for thee as a dry and thirsty land where no water is." Jesus also gave us a revelation when He said, "My meat is to do the will of the Father." Jesus never hungered or thirsted for the Spirit because In Him dwelt the Fullness of the Godhead bodily. Oh! That we would come to this place where we live in the FULLNESS! The more we empty out of self the more room for Him!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Your Memory Is A Servant
Is it not true; We often forget. Are we not forgetful people? How quickly we forget. I pleade with you dear friend allow your memory to serve you well. REMEMBER before it's to late !!!
Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Please dear friend allow your memory to serve you NOW! In Hell it will be too late!!! The rich man lifted up His eyes in HELL! Being in torment !!! God said, "But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented." Luk 16:25
Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Please dear friend allow your memory to serve you NOW! In Hell it will be too late!!! The rich man lifted up His eyes in HELL! Being in torment !!! God said, "But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented." Luk 16:25
The Spirit of Jezebel By Jon Hamilton
(taken from the book "The Nature Of Our Enemy")
In the book of Revelation, the Lord speaks to the church at Thyatira
"Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols." (Rev 2:20)
At first glance we might ask "What? Jezebel? Didn’t she die back in Second Kings? How can Jezebel be threatening the church in Asia?"
Obviously, the literal person of Jezebel was not present in Thyatira. The reference is a prophetic parallel. Just as John the Baptist was "Elijah" because he came in the spirit and power of Elijah, this person or influence in Thyatira was under the spiritual control of the same demonic influences that controlled Jezebel of old.
Thus, there is a type of demonic influence in society and the church that can rightly be called by the name Jezebel.
This spirit obviously existed long before Queen Jezebel, but she was so totally controlled by its nature that she has become its namesake. In scripture, Herodias is also a type of this force. As Jezebel opposed Elijah, so Herodias opposed John the Baptist. A third example is found here in Revelation 2:20
Queen Jezebel
Jezebel, the Biblical character, first appears in First Kings 16, when she marries Ahab, king of Israel. Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, the king and high priest of the Baal worshipping Sidonians. Baal worship was closely associated with obsessive sensuality and often involved sex acts. Jezebel, as a daughter of this perverse kingdom, was raised in an atmosphere where sex was a path to power and influence.
Ahab, King of Israel, was completely subdued and dominated by Jezebel. Jezebel then introduced the worship of Ashtoroth to Israel. This goddess, represented in Canaanite culture by the moon, was a power-hungry goddess of love and sensuality. Priestess-prostitutes filled her shrines and serviced her worshippers. The lure of these legal, readily available erotic encounters was more than the men of Israel would resist. By Jezebel’s influence, 10 million Israelites left the worship of God for Baal and Ashtoroth. Only 7000 people in the entire nation were not swayed by her control.
The Characteristics of the Jezebel Spirit
A Jezebel spirit seeks control through manipulation. It has a deep hatred of true spiritual authority, and uses emotional pressure, witchcraft and obsessive sensuality in its pursuit of power. It uses subtle persuasion to gain influence and get close to those in control. It then uses this position to gradually dominate.
In the Hebrew, the name Jezebel means literally "without cohabitation". She will not live or "cohabit" with those she cannot dominate and control. She will have no equals. Control is what Jezebel wants more than anything. Even when Jezebel appears to be submissive, it is usually out of a carefully wrought plan to gain influence.
Although it may be common to refer to Jezebel as "she", we obviously must conclude that as a spirit, Jezebel is gender neutral. Jezebel certainly has as many male slaves as female. However, since Jezebel initially tends to establish control without the actual use of physical force, she is more easily associated with classic feminine persuasion techniques.
Jezebel likes to appear close to leaders, and use their influence. She likes to use the power and influence of others to accomplish her goals and control her environment. In 1 Kings 21:8 we read " Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name and sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles of the city." This is typical of Jezebel. She prefers to remain concealed in the background, while she manipulates situations and leaders.
Jezebel is often associated with pleasure, especially sexual pleasure. She will use any form of sensuality at her disposal to gain influence and control. Jezebel uses sensuality, but make no mistake, Jezebel is seeking CONTROL. Lusts are merely tools used to weaken others in order for her to accomplish her goal of control. In many cases sex is not involved at all.
Jezebel’s greatest enemy is true spiritual authority. As Jezebel opposed Elijah and Herodias opposed John the Baptist, so Jezebel today opposes righteous authority. In her heart, she despises all moral authority. .
Jezebel in Society
In America today, Jezebel is the arrogant, angry spirit behind abortion, crying out "It’s MY choice! Don’t tell me what to do!" She has cleverly manipulated debate and positioned herself behind seats of power.
She is the power behind the rebirth of witchcraft in our culture. She calls to millions of teenagers via popular music and movies, telling them that new age witchcraft will give them power. She is the force behind the psychic hotlines, which control and manipulate millions.
She is also the spirit at the center of Hollywood. Jezebel is the reason so many homosexuals are drawn to the entertainment industry, desperately seeking recognition and acceptance.
In an attempt to weaken righteous leadership, Jezebel is the force that draws millions of Christian men into hours of television. She is behind the explosion of Internet pornography. Today she is luring men of God into secret lives of bondage and condemnation. Some leaders, once powerful men of prayer, are now too ashamed to even sneak into the throne room. They are wracked with condemnation. They have been reduced to being mere eunuchs of Jezebel. Men with the calling of David have become pleasure shackled Ahabs. (God still wants to free these!)
Jezebel in the Church
Jezebel is not only visible in society. Jezebel is quite at home in the church pew.
1 Kings 21:9 In those letters she wrote: "Proclaim a day of fasting and seat Naboth in a prominent place among the people. But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify that he has cursed both God and the king. Then take him out and stone him to death."
With a heart of ice, Jezebel gained control of Naboth’s vineyard under the pretense of a FAST. She suddenly got religion when she needed it.
Remember the adulterous woman in Proverbs 7? She first lured the foolish young man with, "I’ve just finished making my peace offerings, and have come looking for you." She made sure he knew she was a good religious woman before she seduced him! Likewise, Jezebel doesn’t let her sin keep her from church.
Jezebel often manifests within the most "spiritual" people you will ever meet. In the Church, Jezebel will first attempt to get close to the pastor or other leaders with flattery. She will attempt to gain his confidence. She "calls herself a prophetess" and often manipulates others with her spirituality. Her deep "truths" usually result in condemnation and burdens for those in her care.
If the pastor, like Elijah, sees and opposes her deceptions, he will find himself in a fight for his life! He may find himself unemployed! Many a man of God has unwittingly had this spirit of control drive out his godly leadership.
While Jezebel often claims to have inspired messages, (she "calls herself a prophetess" according to Rev 2:20), she usually discourages other prophetic voices unless they are under her control. She will attempt to cause leaders to be suspicious of true prophetic messengers, which bear the testimony of Jesus (Rev. 19:10)
This same controlling spirit may manifest in very different, even opposite ways. For example, a controlling, super-spiritual, self righteous, manipulative mother (the kind that wants to run the church), will often be horrified when her daughter grows up to be sexually immoral. Little does she know that she released that very spirit into her child’s life!
Demonic Depression and Loss of Vision
For seven years, God had carefully protected Elijah. God fed him in the wilderness. When Ahab’s armies sought to kill Elijah, they were unable to lay a finger on him.
Finally, in a showdown at Mt. Carmel, Elijah called down fire from heaven and resoundingly defeated and killed the priests of Baal. All Israel fell at his feet in repentance, worshipping the true God. Elijah was the man of the hour. He was vindicated, victorious, and clearly in charge.
Nevertheless, when Jezebel sent Elijah a single threat, he suddenly turned coward and fled to the desert. Anxious, depressed, and miserable, he begged God to kill him!
Think about this. It makes NO sense. Elijah enjoyed supernatural protection for seven years. He watched fire fall from heaven and defeat his enemies, yet when a single angry woman threatened him one time, he lost every shred of vision and ran away. He moaned in self-pity and depression, begging God to kill him!
This is a great example of Jezebel’s powerful demonic "anointing" to intimidate, create fear, and cause men of God to withdraw. Jezebel steals your vision. Jezebel will even make you depressed and anxious when there is nothing significantly different in your circumstances. If there are difficult circumstances, this spirit will tell you they are insurmountable, impossible, and overwhelming. Jezebel will make you feel like dying when in reality, you are God’s man of the hour.
Jezebel’s witchcraft will attack key leaders in her targeted area through intimidation. Those under attack may awaken one morning to find it takes effort just to breathe. All joy seems to depart. Spiritual life seems irrelevant. Demonic voices will echo in their minds "something’s wrong with you!" They may suddenly find themselves in unreasonable anxiety, fearing tragedy or death. Much of what is called "depression" in the ministry is simply Jezebel!
Jezebel wants to paralyze with fear, condemnation, depression, apathy or whatever it takes until we withdraw. The only answer for those under Jezebel’s attack is perseverance in battle. We must remain on course no matter how long it takes!
This is War
The war continues today between Jezebel and Elijah. Like all wars, there are casualties. Leaders sometimes fall. Soldiers sometimes withdraw. Jezebel wants to keep the church within its present boundaries. She claims to decide the extent of the church locally. We must not tolerate this.
A Victory for Jezebel
The Welsh ExampleThe great Welsh revival of 1904 is a shining example of a true move of God. It has been called the "pentecost greater than Pentecost." Sadly, the revival’s demise is also an excellent example of how Jezebel works against the church.
In just two years, over 100,000 people were saved. Welsh society was revolutionized. Entire towns recorded no arrests for over a year. Places that formerly were hotbeds of vice suddenly became transformed. Police departments were forced to lay off idle officers. Professional sports teams disbanded because no one was willing to miss church for a game. Services continued virtually around the clock and there were demonstrations of God’s presence and power.
When God begins a work, he usually begins with a man. During the Welsh revival that man was Evans Roberts. Evans was only 26 years old at the time. Most of his leaders were only in their late teens and twenties. Evans was deeply devoted to the Lord, and his devotion to wait upon the Lord released a shower of blessings that was a marvel to the Church. Pastors and leaders from around the world streamed to Wales to behold it.
Many people became associated with the revival as it grew. Among these was a well-to-do woman named Jessie Penn-Lewis. For years Penn-Lewis had considered herself a Bible teacher, but she had never found a broad acceptance for her teachings. She had largely been rejected or ignored by most church leaders in Wales. At first, Jessie Penn-Lewis appeared as a friend and financial supporter to Evans Roberts. She gained his confidence, and began speaking into his life.
Long time friends of Evans Roberts expressed concerns that she appeared to isolate Roberts too much, but Roberts trusted Penn-Lewis completely. She began to minister certain messages to Roberts, which appeared to him to be profound corrections from the Lord. These filled him with condemnation. He was convinced her deep "truths" were things he needed to hear.
Mrs. Penn-Lewis began to express her "concern" to Evans that with the revival’s great success, perhaps too much glory was going to Evans Roberts instead of to God. The thought of stealing God’s glory horrified the sincere young man. He began to think that perhaps others should lead for a while. Penn-Lewis convinced Evans Roberts to withdraw from public ministry, and to move into the Penn-Lewis home.
Evans Roberts never returned to the ministry. The Welsh revival ended quickly and quietly.
After a short time in the Penn-Lewis home, Evans Roberts began experiencing severe bouts of depression. Often he was unable to leave the bed for days at a time. He appeared nervous and anxious. By today’s standards he was in severe clinical depression. It took a toll on his health.
Meanwhile, Penn-Lewis began writing articles and letters in Evans Roberts’ name, and on his behalf. These were published in both Roberts and Penn-Lewis’ name, and eventually, in her name alone. According to many former close associates of Evans Roberts, some of the works attributed to him could not possibly have had his approval. Certain publications were highly critical of other movements, especially the newly emerging Pentecostals. Unfortunately, few people were able to see or speak with Evans Roberts. He was kept guarded in the Penn-Lewis home. He was completely dominated.
Evans Roberts spent many dark years of depression in the house of Jezebel. Mercifully, he eventually broke all ties with Penn-Lewis, but not until his health was broken and his ministry just a shadow of its former glory.
Evans Roberts made contributions in two years of ministry, that most never see in a lifetime. His memory should be honored. Nevertheless, he is a sad reminder of the old proverb "Age and treachery will always defeat youth and enthusiasm." A revival that in 24 months saw 100,000 salvations and a glory some called greater than Pentecost, was destroyed by a single unwitting servant of Jezebel, seeking control in order to gain recognition and acceptance.
Trampling Jezebel
First, we must rid ourselves of Jezebel’s ways. We can not cast out lust when we harbor lust in our lives. We can not bring down a spirit of control if we use manipulation and hype to control our congregations. We must examine our own ways, and repent of Jezebel.
Second, it takes Jehu. Although Elijah was Jezebel’s enemy, it took JEHU to trample Jezebel.
Jehu took no prisoners and showed no mercy to Jezebel. He had singleness of purpose and was driven. As he approached Jezreel those who saw his chariot noted he "drives furiously" (2 Ki 9:20) When others offered peace and compromise, Jehu responded "How can there be peace as long as the harlotries and witchcrafts of Jezebel are many?" (2 Ki 9:22)
Jehu would not rest until Jezebel was dead. Her pleasures could not attract him. Her threats did not deter him. He would not tolerate Jezebel.
Jesus says we too can not TOLERATE Jezebel. (Revelation 2:20) We must learn the prophetic power of the word "No!" We must give no ground!
When Jezebel attempted to captivate Jehu, he did not even allow himself to be drawn into conversation with her. Instead, he called on her eunuchs to cast her down from her balcony. Those with the Jehu anointing will call to Jezebel’s emasculated slaves, and they too will cast her down!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
My Son Give Me Thine Heart
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways." Pro 23:26God does not accept a percentage of our hearts, He will not settle for anything less than 100%. God is a jealous God and will have no other gods or idols before Him. God says, "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Jer 29:13 In Proverbs God says, " My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways." Pro 23:26 God cannot be impressed by anyone. Man seeks to impress God with all their ideas and opinions however God knows what He is doing and does not need anyone to teach Him anything. It's man that needs to learn and be taught by God. The greatest commandment is Deu 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Notice: "With all thine heart." It could be that your prayers are not being answered because God wants ALL your heart and you are being half -hearted or worse.
A Prepared Place For An Unprepared People
Have you ever noticed how some people are tormented when Jesus name is mentioned? Just start talking about Jesus and some folks start to get angry. What would it be like to be in a place that is full of people (souls) like this and never get out? My friend Hell and the Lake of fire is Gods presence of purity and holiness! You see even if the soul sins God is still Holy and He will never change. David said, "If I make my bed in Hell though art there." You see Hell is a prepared place for an unprepared people. Those in Hell hate God. They hate Jesus His eternal Son. They would not bow to His Lordship. Hell is a place of torment because the ones there are being reminded over and over again of the TRUTH. They were wrong! They were lied to. They believed the big lie, they believed that there was no place called Hell. Just as the rich man in Hell learned and is still learning, There is a literal Hell. Think of Hell as a gigantic insane asylum only the people there are not just in torment they have there memories. Jesus said, "But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented." Notice the word "REMEMBER". The memory can be the most tormenting thing without forgiveness. Have you ever heard someone say I will forgive but I will never forget? What they are really saying is I want to forgive but I will not. Un-forgiveness is the only reason souls are in Hell. It all comes down to forgiveness. Not only MUST we forgive to be saved, we must receive forgiveness from God through His Son Jesus Christ. Notice what Jesus said, "But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Mat 6:15 Without question those in Hell will be tourtured by Satan and his demons. Their will be great suffering. You see there will be NO MERCY IN HELL! NONE! Today is the Day of Salvation! Today is the time to receive mercy. As the songwriter put it "Mercy rewrote my life." Friend wont you turn to Jesus before it's eternally to late? One last thing. Hell is going to be cast into the Lake of fire which burns with fire and brimstone. My friend Hell is forever! Hell is a place where those that hate God will spend ETERNITY! Life without end! The Soul will never die! Hell is waiting to receive every sinner! Oh friend why will you go to that awful place called HELL? Except Jesus Christ as your only Savior before it's to late! The demons are crying and croaking "TO LATE!!! TO LATE!!! TO LATE!!!. When judgment is set it's to late! Friend it's getting late but it't not to late. Call upon the Lord and be saved!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen
The wedding is between the bride and groom. Their will not be any spectators at the wedding. In the Jewish customs the bride and groom were alone in a tent when the union took place. They were in an intimate and private place. This was a very special time and it was not meant for anyone except the bride and her groom. The public was not invited to the wedding. Not even the mother and father of the bride or groom was invited to this sacred and holy place of union."Many are called but few are chosen." Matt22:14 The called are the Church as a whole but the chosen are the ones that made themselves ready! Rev 19:7-9 Notice who the called are. They are called unto the "marriage supper" not the wedding in the above Scripture.
I. Called - klay-tos' - invited, that is, appointed, or (specifically) a saint: - called.
II. Chosen - ek-lek-tos' - select; by implication favorite: - chosen, elect chosen out of.
I. Called - klay-tos' - invited, that is, appointed, or (specifically) a saint: - called.
II. Chosen - ek-lek-tos' - select; by implication favorite: - chosen, elect chosen out of.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
True Apostles
Act 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
A true apostle of Jesus Christ will witness to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. In His everyday life and by the way he lives and how he treats his neighbor. True apostles are called, chosen and sent by God. They are not carnal or fleshly they are spiritual men. They are not servants of men they are servants of God. They look to God and not to man. They trust God and not man. They worship God and not men. True apostles are leaders that God has positioned in the Church for it's development. They possess a high calling and because they have a high calling they also have authority with God. A true apostle has a heart to serve and even become all things to all men that he might save some. His interest is not how to please himself but to please God and lay down his life for the lambs and sheep. True Apostles are fathers of the faith. They are solid in faith and do not waiver. They will strengthen and encourage the Church wherever they go. Their heart is very tender toward Gods people especially the babes and little children. The true apostles heart cry is DEVELOPMENT! Growth! For the Church to be established in Christ. If you know someone like this remember they are worthy of double honor. A true apostle will not take this honor so we must give it to them even as God has given them to us as a gift to the Body of Christ.
A true apostle of Jesus Christ will witness to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. In His everyday life and by the way he lives and how he treats his neighbor. True apostles are called, chosen and sent by God. They are not carnal or fleshly they are spiritual men. They are not servants of men they are servants of God. They look to God and not to man. They trust God and not man. They worship God and not men. True apostles are leaders that God has positioned in the Church for it's development. They possess a high calling and because they have a high calling they also have authority with God. A true apostle has a heart to serve and even become all things to all men that he might save some. His interest is not how to please himself but to please God and lay down his life for the lambs and sheep. True Apostles are fathers of the faith. They are solid in faith and do not waiver. They will strengthen and encourage the Church wherever they go. Their heart is very tender toward Gods people especially the babes and little children. The true apostles heart cry is DEVELOPMENT! Growth! For the Church to be established in Christ. If you know someone like this remember they are worthy of double honor. A true apostle will not take this honor so we must give it to them even as God has given them to us as a gift to the Body of Christ.
Love In Action
Most have always preached and taught that the word Charity is Love, however Charity is not just love, it's LOVE IN ACTION! Gods love is not idle or dead it's alive and productive. If someone is truly full of Gods love they will not be dead they will be alive and productive in the Kingdom of God.
1Co 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
1Co 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
1Co 13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
1Co 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
1Co 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
1Co 13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
1Co 13:7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
1Co 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
1Co 13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
1Co 13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
1Co 13:11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
1Co 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
1Co 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
True Unity
"believed were of one heart and of one soul"
Act 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Act 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Act 4:34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Act 4:35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Act 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Act 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Act 4:34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Act 4:35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Witnesses Of The Resurection
Act 4:26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
Act 4:27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
Act 4:28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Act 4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Act 4:30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
Act 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Act 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Act 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Act 4:34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Act 4:35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Act 4:27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
Act 4:28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Act 4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Act 4:30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
Act 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Act 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Act 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Act 4:34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Act 4:35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Renewed Strength
We are living in the time of the prophet Isaiah’s prophecy, when he said, “even the youth shall grow weary.” The youth don’t tire easy. They are the ones that we adults say I wish I had a tenth of the energy my child has. It seems that a little child has supernatural strength. They just keep going and going. We adults envy the energy that our children have. But notice what the prophet said, Isa 40:30 “even the youths shall faint and be weary.” In an age of energy hungry people we tend to run to “energy drinks, bars and pills that are no more than gimmicks and empty promises. The world is desperate and needs a solution to the energy crisis. The energy shortage is not just found in our natural bodies but also in the earth. The big word today is “ENERGY CRISIS”. The cry is for energy! But why don’t people look to the Living God?
According to Isaiah the prophet the only ones that will have energy in these last days are the ones that are waiting and trusting upon the Lord.
Isa 40:30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Adultry
Mar 10:2 And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.
Mar 10:3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
Mar 10:4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
Mar 10:5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
Mar 10:6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
Mar 10:7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
Mar 10:8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.
Mar 10:9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Mar 10:10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.
Mar 10:11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.
Mar 10:12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
Mar 10:3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
Mar 10:4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
Mar 10:5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
Mar 10:6 But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
Mar 10:7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
Mar 10:8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.
Mar 10:9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Mar 10:10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.
Mar 10:11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.
Mar 10:12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
Notice how Jesus then put the focus on the children. These are the ones that are really paying the price for divorce.
Mar 10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mar 10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Mar 10:16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
God Hates Divorce
Mat 19:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
Mat 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Mat 19:7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
Mat 19:8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
We are being taught by society that divorce is the solution to a marriage that is not working, however we need to understand that God hates divorce and never does he agree with it. God gave divorce as a escape to stop to people from ultimately kill each other. Divorce is Gods judgment mixed with mercy. God only gave divorce due to the hardness of the heart. My friend please understand that divorce is like Moses laying down the rod which is a type of the will of God. Marriage is Gods plan for man and woman and God never condones divorce for any reason other than for the hardness of the heart. Just as the rod in Moses hand became a writhing, destroying, venomous serpent so does divorce become a very destructive force as well. Anyone that has gone through a divorce involving children know that divorce destroys. Hardness of heart sets in and continues to grow more and more to the place where the sensitive heart is no longer in the relationship. The caring for each other is gone! It started with un-forgiveness. If the two could have just forgiven each other then their would have been healing and the marriage would have worked. Their is no such thing as a perfect marriage on this earth. We must learn to get along with our spouse and learn what to do and not to do to keep peace. If you say that you cannot forgive then you are telling on yourself that you have not excepted Jesus Christs forgiveness, When he said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." You see to forgive we must be forgiven. You might say, 'Well you don't know what they did.' But remember friend what Jesus did. Jesus said, "If you don't forgive, My heavenly Father will not forgive you." It all comes down to forgiveness! If you cannot or will not forgive then Jesus can help! Won't you except Jesus Christs forgiveness today and share His forgiveness with your spouse and everyone you know? Jesus said, "Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. Joh 20:23
Mat 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Mat 19:7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
Mat 19:8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
We are being taught by society that divorce is the solution to a marriage that is not working, however we need to understand that God hates divorce and never does he agree with it. God gave divorce as a escape to stop to people from ultimately kill each other. Divorce is Gods judgment mixed with mercy. God only gave divorce due to the hardness of the heart. My friend please understand that divorce is like Moses laying down the rod which is a type of the will of God. Marriage is Gods plan for man and woman and God never condones divorce for any reason other than for the hardness of the heart. Just as the rod in Moses hand became a writhing, destroying, venomous serpent so does divorce become a very destructive force as well. Anyone that has gone through a divorce involving children know that divorce destroys. Hardness of heart sets in and continues to grow more and more to the place where the sensitive heart is no longer in the relationship. The caring for each other is gone! It started with un-forgiveness. If the two could have just forgiven each other then their would have been healing and the marriage would have worked. Their is no such thing as a perfect marriage on this earth. We must learn to get along with our spouse and learn what to do and not to do to keep peace. If you say that you cannot forgive then you are telling on yourself that you have not excepted Jesus Christs forgiveness, When he said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." You see to forgive we must be forgiven. You might say, 'Well you don't know what they did.' But remember friend what Jesus did. Jesus said, "If you don't forgive, My heavenly Father will not forgive you." It all comes down to forgiveness! If you cannot or will not forgive then Jesus can help! Won't you except Jesus Christs forgiveness today and share His forgiveness with your spouse and everyone you know? Jesus said, "Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. Joh 20:23
Monday, May 3, 2010
A Laid Down Life
The Sailor Pictured Below Is,
Navy Petty Officer,
PO2
(Petty Officer, Second Class)
EOD2
(Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Second Class)
"MIKE MONSOOR"
April 5th, 1981 ~ September 29th, 2009
Mike Monsoor,
Was Awarded "The Congressional Medal Of Honor" Last Week,
For Giving His Life In Iraq , As He Jumped On, And Covered With His Body, A Live Hand Grenade,
Saving The Lives Of A Large Group Of Navy Seals That Was Passing By!
~
During Mike Monsoor's Funeral,
At Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery , In San Diego , California ..
The Six Pallbearers Removed The Rosewood Casket From The Hearse,
And Lined Up On Each Side Of Mike Monsoor's Casket,
Were His Family Members, Friends, Fellow Sailors, And Well-wishers.
The Column Of People Continued From The Hearse, All The Way To The Grave Site.
What The Group Didn't Know At The Time Was,
Every Navy Seal
(45 To Be Exact)
That Mike Monsoor Saved That Day Was Scattered Through-Out The Column!
~
As The Pallbearers Carried The Rosewood Casket
Down The Column Of People To The Grave Side.
The Column Would Collapse..
Which Formed A Group Of People That Followed Behind.
~
Every Time The Rosewood Casket Passed A Navy Seal,
He Would Remove His Gold Trident Pin From His Uniform,
And Slap It Down Hard,
Causing The Gold Trident Pin To Embed Itself
Into The Top Of The Wooden Casket!
Then The Navy Seal Would Step Back From The Column, And Salute!
~
Now For Those,
Who Don't Know What A Trident Pin Is,
Here Is The Definition!
~
After One Completes The Basic Navy Seals Program Which Lasts For Three Weeks,
And Is Followed By Seal Qualification Training,
Which Is 15 More Weeks Of Training,
Necessary To Continue Improving Basic Skills And To Learn New Tactics And Techniques,
Required For An Assignment To A Navy Seal Platoon.
After successful completion,
Trainees Are Given Their Naval Enlisted Code,
And Are Awarded The Navy Seal Trident Pin.
With This Gold Pin They Are Now Officially Navy Seals!
It Was Said,
That You Could Hear Each Of The 45 Slaps From Across The Cemetery!
By The Time The Rosewood Casket Reached The Grave Site,
It Looked As Though It Had A Gold Inlay >From The 45 Trident Pins That Lined The Top!
This Was A Fitting End To An Eternal Send-Off For A Warrior Hero!
This Should Be Front-Page News!
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
I have seen Him in the watch fires of a hundred circling camps
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps;
His day is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His day is marching on.
I have read a fiery Gospel writ in burnished rows of steel;
“As ye deal with My contemners, so with you My grace shall deal”;
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with His heel,
Since God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Since God is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat;
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet;
Our God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Our God is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me:
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free;
While God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! While God is marching on.
He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave,
He is wisdom to the mighty, He is honor to the brave;
So the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of wrong His slave,
Our God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Our God is marching on.
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
I have seen Him in the watch fires of a hundred circling camps
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps;
His day is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His day is marching on.
I have read a fiery Gospel writ in burnished rows of steel;
“As ye deal with My contemners, so with you My grace shall deal”;
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with His heel,
Since God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Since God is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat;
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet;
Our God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Our God is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me:
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free;
While God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! While God is marching on.
He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave,
He is wisdom to the mighty, He is honor to the brave;
So the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of wrong His slave,
Our God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Our God is marching on.
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