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Warfare, Spiritual
I don't like to write at night, but today has been interesting and I feel the need to vent about the world for a few minutes.
After all, today is a significant day. My husband actually mentioned the possibility of his being called up to active duty looking like, well, a possibility. It would probably take an act of congress, and he is pretty old right now, but with the way things are going in our world WHO KNOWS?!
I don't have my head in the sand, but I am not watching ANY of the letter channels on television. I refuse to be a fear-monger, and I think the mainstream media are very complicit with promoting fear. That said, I DON'T want to inflict fear, but awareness.
I really think we are going to see a time of spiritual mayhem until the Rapture.
So how are you going to deal with it?
Spiritual warfare is something hinted at in Scripture. Jesus dealt with it, gave us a glimpse of it in his conversations with Satan after his fasting period. Jude mentions Michael, the angel, in a struggle----not of flesh and blood.
I don't understand the heavenly battles. I can only imagine them, but I think they are ramping up right now. I see people who I think should know better approving looting, rioting, and theft. Their thinking is really off.
I saw a meme of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple justifying the looting and destruction. Can people be so misguided and blind to the truth of Scripture to accuse Jesus of such sin?
Jesus was pitching out those who did not belong there. The money-changers and sellers of animals were NEVER supposed to be in the temple. Jesus was policing the area for His Father's purposes!
I wrote about racism yesterday. This rioting we are seeing isn't really about racism. Peaceful protests are the veneer for a Marxist-driven movement to take down the USA. We who have studied this philosophy recognize it for what it really is: don't let a crisis go to waste.
Fascism and communism are cut from the same cloth. Both want total control, both are godless, both are oppressive. Antifa is organizing the mayhem that is forcing President Trump to use a more forceful means of protection for the American people.
https://prod-cdn-static.gop.com/media/documents/DRAFT_12_FINAL[1]-ben_1468872234.pdf
Take a minute to go over the Republican Platform 2016, the one that I voted for that year. I had no good opinion of Donald Trump (I do now!) but I agreed with this platform almost wholly. I voted for it. Donald Trump was a wild card, and I've been amazed at all he has done with a horrible opposition the entire length of his time in office. It's remarkable. I think he is actually going after real criminals at the highest levels. I think he has exposed some awful realities about government and its tentacles of corrupt power. He's not yet a globalist, not part of the Deep State, and he's been doing wonders implementing pro-life legislation and getting fair, constitutional judges into key positions.
Remarkable.
If he is really the Antichrist, (as I've heard some suggest) duping us all who look for the spiritual side of everything, he's certainly checking off all the right boxes for Christians who identify as conservative. Believers don't need to worry about identifying the Antichrist since we'll be gone by then. Those that come to Christ after the Rapture may benefit from learning how to recognize him. I think the angels in Revelation 14 will warn those who are still softened to following Christ.
But now, in the present we see the apostasy of the church on full display.
I've watched the last of the Bible Belt drift left over the past 3 decades. Social Justice, Sustainability, Mindfulness, Race Theory, are all code for LEFT.
Don't be taken in by the shibboleth of the intellectual elite. They use these code words to identify each other and talk condescendingly to the old-fashioned fundamentalists who simply believe God in His Word and take Him seriously. We don't try to define God in our own image, but we believe His own account.
I identify with the awkward folk who simply believe, who look for Jesus, and who see the hope for the world in Christ alone. I know too many would-be-do-gooders who do nothing but criticize us Bible "nerds" for sticking to Scripture.
We are looking for the face of Jesus, who loves us in all of our awkward geekiness. After all, rejection drives us to the one who truly loves.
When you've found Him you cannot leave. His love is too sweet, too wonderful, to compromise.
No, we are not "cool." We are the equivalent of the thralls that have mud on their faces, despicable, maligned. We are called names and made fun of.
Yes, it smarts, it stings. But we're used to it. We know a transformation is coming. All of our sins will be forgotten, our blemishes and stains removed----
We win, spiritually.
It is this driving force, more powerful beyond any other, that motivates us to share the power and love of Jesus Christ. He is coming soon. He has shed His blood for your sin.
Precious story, never old, always relevant.
The demons are clawing at your spiritual eyes and ears. They do not want you to answer the prompting of the Holy Spirit. He prompts. You must answer. He knocks, you must open the door.
The protection of Christ and his angelic hosts await you. Warfare may be raging this week, but you are covered in God's protection. He knows your days. He ordained them. Will you trust Him with your time here on earth?
It's like six seconds compared to eternity. Can you give him your seconds?
Truly, I believe Jesus is coming for His bride VERY SOON. I hope so, at the very least. Are we not ready for Him? He loves you, dear one!
Is your house in order? (I'm always behind on that!)
Who needs to be shaken into spiritual truth? Who do you need to tell?
I've spent my whole life trying to let people know. My heart aches at the persistent blindness all around me, both from people who profess to be followers of Jesus and those who reject Him outright. It's hard to see that. I get it.
Jesus knows the hurt. Jesus know the need. (Dallas Holme had a song about that)
Maybe I'll try to find that song for you tonight.
Come, Lord Jesus. Even so, come quickly.
After all, today is a significant day. My husband actually mentioned the possibility of his being called up to active duty looking like, well, a possibility. It would probably take an act of congress, and he is pretty old right now, but with the way things are going in our world WHO KNOWS?!
I don't have my head in the sand, but I am not watching ANY of the letter channels on television. I refuse to be a fear-monger, and I think the mainstream media are very complicit with promoting fear. That said, I DON'T want to inflict fear, but awareness.
I really think we are going to see a time of spiritual mayhem until the Rapture.
So how are you going to deal with it?
Spiritual warfare is something hinted at in Scripture. Jesus dealt with it, gave us a glimpse of it in his conversations with Satan after his fasting period. Jude mentions Michael, the angel, in a struggle----not of flesh and blood.
I don't understand the heavenly battles. I can only imagine them, but I think they are ramping up right now. I see people who I think should know better approving looting, rioting, and theft. Their thinking is really off.
I saw a meme of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple justifying the looting and destruction. Can people be so misguided and blind to the truth of Scripture to accuse Jesus of such sin?
Jesus was pitching out those who did not belong there. The money-changers and sellers of animals were NEVER supposed to be in the temple. Jesus was policing the area for His Father's purposes!
I wrote about racism yesterday. This rioting we are seeing isn't really about racism. Peaceful protests are the veneer for a Marxist-driven movement to take down the USA. We who have studied this philosophy recognize it for what it really is: don't let a crisis go to waste.
Fascism and communism are cut from the same cloth. Both want total control, both are godless, both are oppressive. Antifa is organizing the mayhem that is forcing President Trump to use a more forceful means of protection for the American people.
https://prod-cdn-static.gop.com/media/documents/DRAFT_12_FINAL[1]-ben_1468872234.pdf
Take a minute to go over the Republican Platform 2016, the one that I voted for that year. I had no good opinion of Donald Trump (I do now!) but I agreed with this platform almost wholly. I voted for it. Donald Trump was a wild card, and I've been amazed at all he has done with a horrible opposition the entire length of his time in office. It's remarkable. I think he is actually going after real criminals at the highest levels. I think he has exposed some awful realities about government and its tentacles of corrupt power. He's not yet a globalist, not part of the Deep State, and he's been doing wonders implementing pro-life legislation and getting fair, constitutional judges into key positions.
Remarkable.
If he is really the Antichrist, (as I've heard some suggest) duping us all who look for the spiritual side of everything, he's certainly checking off all the right boxes for Christians who identify as conservative. Believers don't need to worry about identifying the Antichrist since we'll be gone by then. Those that come to Christ after the Rapture may benefit from learning how to recognize him. I think the angels in Revelation 14 will warn those who are still softened to following Christ.
But now, in the present we see the apostasy of the church on full display.
I've watched the last of the Bible Belt drift left over the past 3 decades. Social Justice, Sustainability, Mindfulness, Race Theory, are all code for LEFT.
Don't be taken in by the shibboleth of the intellectual elite. They use these code words to identify each other and talk condescendingly to the old-fashioned fundamentalists who simply believe God in His Word and take Him seriously. We don't try to define God in our own image, but we believe His own account.
I identify with the awkward folk who simply believe, who look for Jesus, and who see the hope for the world in Christ alone. I know too many would-be-do-gooders who do nothing but criticize us Bible "nerds" for sticking to Scripture.
We are looking for the face of Jesus, who loves us in all of our awkward geekiness. After all, rejection drives us to the one who truly loves.
When you've found Him you cannot leave. His love is too sweet, too wonderful, to compromise.
No, we are not "cool." We are the equivalent of the thralls that have mud on their faces, despicable, maligned. We are called names and made fun of.
Yes, it smarts, it stings. But we're used to it. We know a transformation is coming. All of our sins will be forgotten, our blemishes and stains removed----
We win, spiritually.
It is this driving force, more powerful beyond any other, that motivates us to share the power and love of Jesus Christ. He is coming soon. He has shed His blood for your sin.
Precious story, never old, always relevant.
The demons are clawing at your spiritual eyes and ears. They do not want you to answer the prompting of the Holy Spirit. He prompts. You must answer. He knocks, you must open the door.
The protection of Christ and his angelic hosts await you. Warfare may be raging this week, but you are covered in God's protection. He knows your days. He ordained them. Will you trust Him with your time here on earth?
It's like six seconds compared to eternity. Can you give him your seconds?
Truly, I believe Jesus is coming for His bride VERY SOON. I hope so, at the very least. Are we not ready for Him? He loves you, dear one!
Is your house in order? (I'm always behind on that!)
Who needs to be shaken into spiritual truth? Who do you need to tell?
I've spent my whole life trying to let people know. My heart aches at the persistent blindness all around me, both from people who profess to be followers of Jesus and those who reject Him outright. It's hard to see that. I get it.
Jesus knows the hurt. Jesus know the need. (Dallas Holme had a song about that)
Maybe I'll try to find that song for you tonight.
Come, Lord Jesus. Even so, come quickly.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Justification
I can imagine just about everyone is struggling today. The news is full of bad. Our hearts are broken over the civil war that is plaguing our dear United States.
I'm one of those who believes it's really about Marxism versus Free Market, and racism (though totally an issue, and also a sin) is just the veneer for the deeper narrative.
Antifa is a Marxist group. They don't try to hide that. They do not care about our skin color anymore than the man in the moon does! They have their agenda, and they use the most opportunistic vehicles to implement the agenda.
As the country gradually opens up from Covid-19 they are seizing the advantage of distress and stirring the pot of rebellion.
They really hate us.
Hate is a sin. Remember the seven deadlies: pride, anger, lust, gluttony, sloth, envy, and greed. Hate hangs around anger. We are not to hate people, (it is psychological murder) but we can hate sin.
Racism is a form of hatred toward each other. It's manufactured superiority. All men are equal, in Christ there is neither Jew, nor Greek, slave or free, male or female. The Jew nor Greek part refers to people groups, and we are all the same in God's eyes. Yes, the Jewish people have a special place, as Jesus was Jewish, and when they kept their end the of covenant God prospered them. God isn't finished with the Jewish people yet. The upcoming seven-year tribulation has everything to do with them.
My maiden name is Jewish, and my brothers and I could pass for Jewish. We are not, but there have been many times when we were treated like we were Jewish, especially in Israel. I know there is a special love for the Jewish people, and God has not forgotten them.
One time a person accused me of racism, many years ago, because I had disciplined her child (within the boundaries of policy) in the classroom. I was horrified. I went straight to the principal and told her of the accusation.
She looked at me and asked, "How many _____ children are in your classroom?"
"I don't know!" I said desperately....
"You're not racist," she flatly stated.
"What?"
"You're not racist. You would have been so conscious of race in your classroom, if you were racist, that you would have immediately known that number. You are operating as a teacher who cares about each child and treats them as they each need. "
I am NOT a racist. I don't even BELIEVE in race. We are one race, HUMAN.
Do I believe there is a KKK and people who think they are better just because they have a certain color of skin? Of course. Racism is a real sin, and it's painful and destructive. The KKK, like all other secret societies, are evil to the core.
If you get a chance, watch "Amazing Grace." This movie is so good. We watched it during the lock-down in March. I had seen it a few years ago, but I liked it so much more the second time. Slavery was abolished by Christians in England. It took decades, but it started a movement that spread to the USA and the Civil War ignited. I know the Civil War was about states' rights, but slavery was given a death blow. Racism and segregation were not defeated, but slavery was.
Martin Luther King JR attempted to and succeeded at calling out racism and inequality. The battle was not won, but there have been incremental advances over the years. This generation abhors racism more than any other for quite some time, I believe. I wish we could focus on the advances.
But no. There will always be those who MUST focus on race. This is a form of racism, too, and it is insidious. Critical Race Theory says there is no way to overcome racism. None. It's hopeless.
Thankfully God doesn't believe in Critical Race Theory. HE values us all the same!
I love my brothers and sisters who love Jesus NO MATTER WHAT COLOR THEY ARE, or how much melanin is in their skin! What a stupid reason to love or not love someone!
I love culture, tradition, the nations, the colorful and beautiful variety of people God ordained through the human genetic code. This is God's creation, His doing, and He rejoices over THE NATIONS!
Racism and hate have no place in God's creation. Racism is of the devil's kingdom, and he does have a kingdom. It's right here on earth.
Sin is not justifiable in any way, and the devil really knows how to foment sin. We've seen racism, sin, over the past week. We've also seen destruction and theft, bullying and evil. All sin.
This is not justifiable.
Let's not lose the ground we've gained in coming together as ONE RACE. We all know that Jesus is coming for all of us soon.
We also can be certain that the devil loves confusion, hatred, and racism. He loves to see God's people hate each other and hurt each other.
Who are you pleasing? God? The devil?
Ask yourself and get right in your spirit. There is no justification for sin, any sin. Do you need a list to help you remember what sin is? Try the ten commandments first. They are pretty inclusive.
Don't fall into a trap that causes you to hate and destroy. Acknowledge sin and be compassionate toward the sinner. They are blinded until the Holy Spirit opens their eyes. Jesus has been knocking on the door of the sinner's heart all along.
As with any sin there must be spiritual power to overcome. Jesus paid the price for sin on the cross and the Holy Spirit offers each of us the strength to overcome sin every day in our lives.
Use that power. What a deal!
LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
I know time is short, dear ones. What have I been saying for years?
If you confess your sin and believe in your heart YOU WILL BE SAVED! Repent now.
MARANATHA!
As a note, to those of you who connect with me on social media: this week offered me the opportunity to see which of you justified sin in one way or another. I've become less tolerant on social media, but I still love you anyway. A few weeks ago I posted about something changing for me----no more arguing, just a forging ahead with the good news and looking for Christ's rapture. I don't want to wound my own soul with your intolerance or your justification of sin. I still love you, but I can tell we do not need to be social media pals. I would hope that you would call me out when you see sin in my life, too. We do need each other.
I'm one of those who believes it's really about Marxism versus Free Market, and racism (though totally an issue, and also a sin) is just the veneer for the deeper narrative.
Antifa is a Marxist group. They don't try to hide that. They do not care about our skin color anymore than the man in the moon does! They have their agenda, and they use the most opportunistic vehicles to implement the agenda.
As the country gradually opens up from Covid-19 they are seizing the advantage of distress and stirring the pot of rebellion.
They really hate us.
Hate is a sin. Remember the seven deadlies: pride, anger, lust, gluttony, sloth, envy, and greed. Hate hangs around anger. We are not to hate people, (it is psychological murder) but we can hate sin.
Racism is a form of hatred toward each other. It's manufactured superiority. All men are equal, in Christ there is neither Jew, nor Greek, slave or free, male or female. The Jew nor Greek part refers to people groups, and we are all the same in God's eyes. Yes, the Jewish people have a special place, as Jesus was Jewish, and when they kept their end the of covenant God prospered them. God isn't finished with the Jewish people yet. The upcoming seven-year tribulation has everything to do with them.
My maiden name is Jewish, and my brothers and I could pass for Jewish. We are not, but there have been many times when we were treated like we were Jewish, especially in Israel. I know there is a special love for the Jewish people, and God has not forgotten them.
One time a person accused me of racism, many years ago, because I had disciplined her child (within the boundaries of policy) in the classroom. I was horrified. I went straight to the principal and told her of the accusation.
She looked at me and asked, "How many _____ children are in your classroom?"
"I don't know!" I said desperately....
"You're not racist," she flatly stated.
"What?"
"You're not racist. You would have been so conscious of race in your classroom, if you were racist, that you would have immediately known that number. You are operating as a teacher who cares about each child and treats them as they each need. "
I am NOT a racist. I don't even BELIEVE in race. We are one race, HUMAN.
Do I believe there is a KKK and people who think they are better just because they have a certain color of skin? Of course. Racism is a real sin, and it's painful and destructive. The KKK, like all other secret societies, are evil to the core.
If you get a chance, watch "Amazing Grace." This movie is so good. We watched it during the lock-down in March. I had seen it a few years ago, but I liked it so much more the second time. Slavery was abolished by Christians in England. It took decades, but it started a movement that spread to the USA and the Civil War ignited. I know the Civil War was about states' rights, but slavery was given a death blow. Racism and segregation were not defeated, but slavery was.
Martin Luther King JR attempted to and succeeded at calling out racism and inequality. The battle was not won, but there have been incremental advances over the years. This generation abhors racism more than any other for quite some time, I believe. I wish we could focus on the advances.
But no. There will always be those who MUST focus on race. This is a form of racism, too, and it is insidious. Critical Race Theory says there is no way to overcome racism. None. It's hopeless.
Thankfully God doesn't believe in Critical Race Theory. HE values us all the same!
I love my brothers and sisters who love Jesus NO MATTER WHAT COLOR THEY ARE, or how much melanin is in their skin! What a stupid reason to love or not love someone!
I love culture, tradition, the nations, the colorful and beautiful variety of people God ordained through the human genetic code. This is God's creation, His doing, and He rejoices over THE NATIONS!
Racism and hate have no place in God's creation. Racism is of the devil's kingdom, and he does have a kingdom. It's right here on earth.
Sin is not justifiable in any way, and the devil really knows how to foment sin. We've seen racism, sin, over the past week. We've also seen destruction and theft, bullying and evil. All sin.
This is not justifiable.
Let's not lose the ground we've gained in coming together as ONE RACE. We all know that Jesus is coming for all of us soon.
We also can be certain that the devil loves confusion, hatred, and racism. He loves to see God's people hate each other and hurt each other.
Who are you pleasing? God? The devil?
Ask yourself and get right in your spirit. There is no justification for sin, any sin. Do you need a list to help you remember what sin is? Try the ten commandments first. They are pretty inclusive.
Don't fall into a trap that causes you to hate and destroy. Acknowledge sin and be compassionate toward the sinner. They are blinded until the Holy Spirit opens their eyes. Jesus has been knocking on the door of the sinner's heart all along.
As with any sin there must be spiritual power to overcome. Jesus paid the price for sin on the cross and the Holy Spirit offers each of us the strength to overcome sin every day in our lives.
Use that power. What a deal!
LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
I know time is short, dear ones. What have I been saying for years?
If you confess your sin and believe in your heart YOU WILL BE SAVED! Repent now.
MARANATHA!
As a note, to those of you who connect with me on social media: this week offered me the opportunity to see which of you justified sin in one way or another. I've become less tolerant on social media, but I still love you anyway. A few weeks ago I posted about something changing for me----no more arguing, just a forging ahead with the good news and looking for Christ's rapture. I don't want to wound my own soul with your intolerance or your justification of sin. I still love you, but I can tell we do not need to be social media pals. I would hope that you would call me out when you see sin in my life, too. We do need each other.
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