GOD BLESS AND MUCH LOVE IN CHRIST JESUS!
Monday, June 26, 2017
15 FALSE PROPHECIES BY ELLEN G. WHITE AND THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Video by "Jesus is the Truth! I'm sick tonight so won't be posting much. Just a headache, will be fine but prayers appreciated.
Sunday, June 25, 2017
FAKE NEWS OR SOMETHING FAR, FAR WORSE...THE TRUTH?
Short and sweet, I have no idea if this is true or not but I do know that about 30 plus years before her death a few things happened. One, she openly admitted to becoming an atheist. The worst I've heard -- and again I cannot verify this -- but she was given a huge (biillions) of dollars by some charities who visited her orphanages and saw the deplorable conditions so they gave her the money to build one of the best hospitals in the world. She sent them regular reports on how things were progressing nicely, blah blah blah. What she did not count on was some o them visiting to see the new hospital. They said the conditions, if possible, had deteriorated so bad that they were stunned into silence. No new hospital had been built and needles were reused as were bandages and other inexpensive medical supplies. No new beds and the patients were only given enough food to barely keep them alive. The slept on bamboo rugs on the floor and thin covers. Not even one new piece of medical equipment was bought. When confronted, while these probably weren't her words but basically she admitting to prostitute herself to the Vatican. The demanded the money, she gave it to them and I imagine it's still in their bank account. Last I heard, they were attempting to sue the Roman Catholic Church. Good luck on that.
The question is, is all of this true or fake news? I read the letters so I know they're true but I pray this is a lie because if not, the truth is even worse than a lie but the catholics are so brainwashed an are as afraid of the, they will continue as before. However, for the first time ever, there's such a division in the RCC that no one will even discuss it but I happen to know someone personally who left for these reasons? use discernment and you know of anything else, please send me the links.
The question is, is all of this true or fake news? I read the letters so I know they're true but I pray this is a lie because if not, the truth is even worse than a lie but the catholics are so brainwashed an are as afraid of the, they will continue as before. However, for the first time ever, there's such a division in the RCC that no one will even discuss it but I happen to know someone personally who left for these reasons? use discernment and you know of anything else, please send me the links.
GOD BLESS AND YOU'RE RIGHT, I HAVE SOME MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AFTER LEAVING THE LIES THEY'VE TOLD AND AFTER BEING SO ATTACKED BY SUPPOSEDLY PEOPLE OF GOD AND HIDE OUT MURDERERS, THIEVES AND PEDOPHILES. THEY ARE NOT PETER NOR ARE THE POPES OR PRIESTS MY LORD GOD AND SAVIOR CHRIST JESUS ON EARTH.
"For ye are saved by GRACE through FAITH and not of yourselves. It is a gift of God. NOT of works lest any man should boast.
Mary is blessed, not a goddess!
Immaculate Conception is made up. Mary's mother is never mentioned her name.
The Romans KILLED JESUS CHRIST even though the knew He was blameless.
God bless and pray for our catholic friends!
IS TODAY'S CHRISTIAN MUSIC FOR GOD OR DEMONIC?
I have much to say in regards to this new "CCM" Movement and tell you why I have decided that this new Christian Contemporary Music agenda may not be as "spiritually safe" as we want. This isn't a sermon, it's based on science, proven facts and just how certain beats and emphasis on words can cause you to see and feel things that maybe aren't right. Don't get me wrong, I do occasionally listen to CCM but rarely and the songs I do listen to, are kinda picky. I was called "old fashioned," and out of touch with the new church. That sealed it for me. God changes not so if listening to Amazing Grace; Just As I Am; How Great Thou Art, etc. then that tells me I'm doing something right to please God. I don't always get to have that knowledge, lol, so when I get it, I'm thrilled. Besides, anything with the word "agenda or movement" behind it scares me. The Christian shouldn't have any "agenda" except to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, spread the Gospel of TRUE salvation by grace, not works; and to edify the Body of Christ. Of course we also must read the Bible, study it, pray, encourage and correct our brethern in Christ and to come together. We are not under the law or tithing, we are totally free in Christ.
I believe we should revere God in all we do. Running around churches, barking/howling; being burdened with unsound Biblical man-made rules, and doing what is right. There is no agenda and the only movement a Christian should have is the one that is natural. Call me old-fashioned, not growing with the church, etc. cos to me, that is a badge of honor to me. Please don't run around the church, barking and howling and please don't knock me down as my bones break easily. I don't think the Holy Spirit hurts us. If you believe in a nonBiblical doctrine of angelic tongues or secret prayer languages, don't force it on me. Secret should be the key word. This video has some very sound reasons why CCM is not a good thing. It's more about the beat and emphasis on lyrics, not the lyrics.
I believe we should revere God in all we do. Running around churches, barking/howling; being burdened with unsound Biblical man-made rules, and doing what is right. There is no agenda and the only movement a Christian should have is the one that is natural. Call me old-fashioned, not growing with the church, etc. cos to me, that is a badge of honor to me. Please don't run around the church, barking and howling and please don't knock me down as my bones break easily. I don't think the Holy Spirit hurts us. If you believe in a nonBiblical doctrine of angelic tongues or secret prayer languages, don't force it on me. Secret should be the key word. This video has some very sound reasons why CCM is not a good thing. It's more about the beat and emphasis on lyrics, not the lyrics.
I am NOT saying all or any CCM is demonic at all but I pray you listen to the evidence and make an informed decision. Also, what's wrong with reverence?
BIBLICAL PROOF WE ARE LIVING IN THE END TIMES AND AN OFFER OF HOPE TO ADDICTS
PLEASE, IF YOU DON'T READ ANYTHING ON THIS POST, PLEASE READ THE PORTION I WROTE BENEATH THE CROSSES (OR AS SOME WOULD SAY...THE PLUS SIGN. IT'S PERSONAL, A PLEA AND A VERY HEARTFELT OFFER. IF YOU TAKE ME UP ON THIS, EMAIL ME AT THE ADDRESS GIVEN (WORTHYISTHELAMB737@AOL.COM) AND NOT ONE IOTA OF YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS WILL EVER BE SHARED EVEN WITH PERMISSION. ANY IDENTIFYING INFO WOULD BE REMOVED AND I EXPECT THE SAME IN RETURN!
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There's some heavenly signs coming to pass this year. I'll make a post on the Year 2017 according to the Jewish timeless soon but we have to follow the Holy Spirit and be led by Him, not our own imaginations. There's nothing wrong with having them and talking to God about them, it could really bring you into a more awesome personal relationship with Him but doesn't mean He's going to reveal anything extra-Biblical to you. That, I assure you, will not happen. We also are having dreams. The Bible upholds this. I've been praying for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit for years now which is also Biblical, I just wanted it RIGHT NOW, lol. I've been having these awesome dreams of water...tsunamis, rogue waves, a few was like the ocean became so full it just overflowed onto earth but it never got above even the smallest child's knee, no fear at all and people were running into the waters an not away. Many weren't sure what had happened but their faces and their demeanors changed. I had one the other night and was on top of a sky scraper (the biggest imaginable) and there was a lake (natural) with a beautiful waterfall and the water was an earthly color of blue. Part white, clear, blue and this gold that was (and was not) gold. It would be gold in it its original state. It flowed but was strong. Gentle but the most powerful source o earth.33
This is why I believe that dreams cannot be interpreted for the world but rather it's far more personal to YOUR relationship with Him. I believe He was telling me that yes, there is either now or soon to be a HUGE outpouring of the Holy Spirit but as my dreams started out slowly, so will the outpouring of the Holy Spirit begin. He chose not to give me any time frame other than the overall feeling it was soon. Also, it won't be immediately recognized and not necessarily a feeling of it being Spiritual but you will feel cleaner than you'rrand nor did I ask on when. The earth, body, Spirit felt cleansed and purified.
I am also convinced that God uses our dreams to bless us. I've always feared heights. I refuse to fly yet wanted to know what it felt like to fly so I prayed about it and frankly, forot about it. Less than a week later, I dreamed I could fly and had wasn't at all like I would have thought. Did He let me fly? No, He blessed me with a dream and to this day, I remember exactly how it felt. He even gifted me with a way that if I ever just want to let Him love me unconditionally, He brings that dream to memory. Don't assume everything is of God or is more than a dream. Read Paul's account of hs visit to the 3rd Heaven and if yours or someone else's interpretation disagrees with known and reveal truth, have no dealings with it but at the same time, don't expect unrealistic expectations on regular pastors. They are as prone to sin as we are and while in certain areas they are to be held to a higher standard, they are just fallen men. They don't have all the answers and if they claim to, let that be a sign unto you.
The false prophet and anti-christ will not be revealed until "He who with strains sin is taken out of the world"happens. That doesn't mean we can't guess and be accurate, it just means be very careful in saying that who you think it is definitely is. You could be right or you might not be. I hear that NYC in the Whore of Babylon, the Pope is the anti-christ anbld Obama (or the U.S. in general, is the false prophet. Now, like Steve at STEVE CHICOLLANTI AND DISCOVER MINITRIES holds to is a Muslim AC, most likely from Turkey based on scripture, I also believe this BUT I'm also well aware that the RCC being the AC is, to a small degree, slightly more Biblical but this is opinion, not fact or doctrine. I believe with all my heart when we think on Spiritual things and ask Him questions, He is not offended but it opens us up to listening, seeing and hearing through the Holy Spirit. I doubt we'll get answers but through these questions, we show how willing we are and how far we're willing to step out in faith to be led by the Spirit.
Last, people who claim to be prophets usually do so in order to make a profit. There are a couple of ways to tell and if you can't prove it, neither should you support them in any way. Do NOT send them money as for most of these mega-churches are extremely personally wealthy, are boastful, full of pride and teaches you clearly unBiblical teachings such as Wealth and Prosperity; we're little "gods," the ability to supernaturally heal you and it does appear they heal some but it's a set up. They don't bring down the truly sick and needy, just the prearranged ones. Test their spirits to see if they are of God. Do they have a proven track record where MOST (they are subject to human failure or get a little over-zealous) but if it's does not line up with scripture, tells you that you must give up to $10,000 before God will reward you financially, don't do it. IF I believed if I gave some rich man $100 (that's about the most I could do) and I'd get up to 7 times more, I'd do it every chance I got. Imagine how many people I could help with that much money? That sound like a high interest rate we're demanding God pay and it's used in the Bible as "usuray" and is wrong. I'd rather have His awesome blessings than money although it doesn't stop Him from doing it. Maybe you don't have a problem with God being YOUR employee in the form of a banker or stock broker but I do. Would I love to win a bunch of money? Yeah, I think of so many people who God would find me worthy to be used to make their lives better and not with a hand out but I'd help them until they were set and could make it on their own. I'm not going to judge how or why they are in that position either even if I know it's drugs or alcohol and here is why...
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A long time ago I unknowingly at first starting taking a very dangerously addictive drug. I'd never taken drugs (except yes, I DID smoke pot and I DID inhale) and I did a wee bit of drinking in my youth. That drug stole my life. It overtook me without me having a clue how bad it was. It is so addictive that insurance companies won't pay for it, 99.9% of doctors refuse to prescribe it and no other drug company will make a generic form. A 4 oz bottle lasts 10 days. It's about all you'll get unless in an extreme circumstance and that bottle cost about $240. IF insurance pays any, it's maybe $10 to $15. Drug addicts/alcoholics don't like who they are but I'm being straight up honest here, if satan's DNA is on anything, it's drugs. It steals you. It destroys and devours your life, your family, friends and jobs. You lose respect and trust. You steal, lie, manipulate and do things that once drug-free, nauseates how close you came. I had to make a decision as it was right at Christmas...after that day, I was either going willingly into rehab and just trust my family to take care of my 2 small girls (I KNEW in my heart they'd do the right thing) or else I was moving to using heroin. I've taken a legal form of heroin after surgery for 2 days and thank the Living God I wasn't an addict before then or else that would have been hard not to give in to it. Oh, it's awesome and you've never felt better physically or emotionally in your life. Your whole family could die and it just wouldn't matter. It is NOT an easy drug to be obtained.
So, I understand the drug addict and alcoholic. They literally no longer have one iota of control over their addiction than I do right now on when/where the next leaf will fall. Truthfully, the ones who get saved while detoxing do far better and are less likely to have a full-blown relapse. IF someone addicted to Vicodin (Norco, hydrocodone, Lortab, etc.) have to take it for a good reason, usually they don't relapse. Is Jesus Christ THE only path to sobriety? He is the right answer to everything but I know atheists who've broken the bonds of addiction BUT they also admit that it's a struggle every single day. With Jesus, after 3-4 months, you rarely think about it and after the first year, it's like you were never addicted at all. That doesn't mean you can be careless or feel totally in the clear but He is the Great Healer. Go easy on addicts although do NOT allow them to come into your life, I don't care who they are...friend, family or stranger but stop judging them, refusing to helpp for fear they'll buy drugs/alcohol with your money. They MUST eat too and yes, their drugs will always come first but maybe the $5 you could give would also allow them to eat that day or perhaps save someone from being robbed. Do good wherever you see a need and be a cheerful giver. Actually, you may be wrong and their financial situation could change in hours and your kindness may lead them to see what a TRUE Christian looks and acts like. Carry an extra Bible, whatever you have, and offer that too. You'll be surprised at how many will accept and want it. The Gospel of Salvation is THE best gift ever but if one is physically starving, it can impede their ability to learn. PLEASE THINK ABOUT THS. If anyone deals with this issue, either now or in the past, email me at WorthyistheLamb737@aol.com. I have no money but I know a fully man an equally God who can give you everything! Even a friend.
THE BIBLE AND DATE-SETTING
For my entire life, and to this day, I believe every word written in the Bible. In Revelation, Jesus Christ tells us we cannot know the day nor the hour but we can discern the seasons. I do not date-set and I am wary of even saying we're in he end times because I don't know. It feels as if we are and prophecy sure seems to uphold this but what if we aren't? What will future generations believe if what we claim extra-Biblical revelations, dreams or we misinterpret the Word? Be careful what you say and how you say it. If an event happens, share that and let people know why you believe this could be major sign in the 2nd Coming (I am NOT getting into the rapture debate on here tonight) because no doubt the Church will be raptured, we just argue constantly about the timing. Be ready. We're told to work and watch.
Give the prophetic timelines, fulfilled prophecies, anything relevant but stop setting dates. We're a hated group of people as the Bible foretold so be grateful for that. We're hitting nerves. Pray and ask for clarity but obey the Word of God. We don't know for sure but we should make people aware. God is sovereign, His plans, way, and thoughts are much higher than ours. Let His Word speak for itself. God bless and do no harm nor go the other direction by saying we are not. I truly fear (and yet am joyous) at that thought. As always, just my POV based on scripture gut is not meant to be taken or spread as Gospel or doctrine, not ever. Be not deceived and much love (and love much) in Christ Jesus.
Give the prophetic timelines, fulfilled prophecies, anything relevant but stop setting dates. We're a hated group of people as the Bible foretold so be grateful for that. We're hitting nerves. Pray and ask for clarity but obey the Word of God. We don't know for sure but we should make people aware. God is sovereign, His plans, way, and thoughts are much higher than ours. Let His Word speak for itself. God bless and do no harm nor go the other direction by saying we are not. I truly fear (and yet am joyous) at that thought. As always, just my POV based on scripture gut is not meant to be taken or spread as Gospel or doctrine, not ever. Be not deceived and much love (and love much) in Christ Jesus.
Be ye wise as serpents, gentle as doves!
PREPARE OTHERS FOR THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST
First Corinthians 15:1-11
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16-17
The Gospels
Romans 3:23 and 6:23
THE PARABLE OF THE 10 VIRGINS: GREAT VIDEO AND WORD STUDY
I hope you will take the time to listen to this very crucial and vital parable about our Awesome Bridegroom! Enjoy.
GOD BLESS AND FILLED AT ALL TIMES WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT!
QUIZ: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE BOOK OF PSALM? BY: CROSSWALK
From beginning to end, the book of Psalms is jam-packed with lament, praise, worship, sorrow, and joy. But how much do you REALLY know about the psalms and songs in the Bible? Take this quiz and find out: How Well Do You Know the Book of Psalms?
Be sure to share your results in the comments below. And don't forget to share with friends! For more insight on the Psalms, visit BibleStudyTools.com. And to take more original quizzes, visit Crosswalk's quiz page!
BE SURE TO SHARE YOUR ANSWERS ONLINE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND ALSO USE THE INCLUDED LINK TO TAKE OTHER QUIZZES AS WELL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
FOR PASTORS - NOT EVERY HILL YOU FACE IS WORTH DYING ON
The greatest leadership lesson I have ever learned is: Every hill you face is not worth dying on. If I had practiced this in my previous churches and perhaps during the first few years here, I believe my influence would be greater and the ministry would be more effective.
I have seen ministers let their stubbornness and pride wreck their leadership in the home and in the church. When you have the clarity and wisdom to not die on every hill, your leadership can be long and effective.
Whether you are a rookie pastor or an experienced minister: Every hill you face in leadership is not worth dying on. When the pastor practices this, the church will flourish. The fellowship will be sweeter, the growth will be greater, and the preservation of this growth will be more successful.
How I Learned This
How did I learn this important truth? It did not happen at a particular point, but through a process. Some things in leadership you can only learn through the growth of the entity you are assigned to lead. The growth of the organization in structures, personnel, dollars, and expectations requires the leader to operate by the conviction that every hill he faces is not worth dying on.
There are times that I could have carried more people with me along the church’s vision path if I had been more patient and personal along the way. In the name of “urgency” or “reaching,” we can sometimes push “hurry” too much and too often. This is not an asset, but a liability.
The Christian life is not about being right — it is about being Christ-like
Most Christians are more interested in being right than they are in being Christ-like. Pastor and church leaders, the Christian life is not about being right — it is about being Christ-like. If Satan cannot get you to do the wrong thing, he will get you to do the right thing in the wrong way. When you think you are always right, you will die on needless hills. When you constantly have to prove you are right and don’t take the time to work toward making the best decision in the right time and in the right way, you lose influence and leadership.
3 Hills Worth Dying On
SEE ALSO: 4 Resolutions Every Pastor Should Make
There are three hills that are worth dying on no matter what anyone else thinks.
1. Truth – You must be willing to die on the hill of God’s truth found in Scripture.
You must stand in your pulpit, in your meetings, and everywhere else you go with the confidence that the Bible is God’s truth for today and always. In my ministry, I have seen more people willing to die for their tradition than die for the Truth of God’s Word.
2. Morality – Jesus was very clear that we are to be the salt and light of the world.
SEE ALSO: How to be a Compassionate Leader
We must be the moral conscience of our region, nation, and world. Biblically, we have no alternative. We have to impact our culture. When we do, there are times that our faith will collide with the culture.
3. The Great Commission – The Great Commission should consume every Christian and church.
For a church to advance toward the future in terms of health and growth, the church needs to be emblazoned by the Great Commission. There is no one in the church who ought to be more fired up and passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with every person in the world and making disciples of all the nations than the pastor.
When You Go to the Hill
Pastor, a good leader determines not only which hills to die upon, but he also chooses the timing.
Let me give you a strategic grid to go through before you ascend the hill:
- Leadership has to be clear
- Processes have to be thorough
- Timing must be right
A wise leader does everything in God’s timing, by God’s Word, and in God’s power.
This article originally appeared on RonnieFloyd.com. Used with permission.
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the Senior Pastor of Cross Church, Immediate Past President of the Southern Baptist Convention, founder of the Cross Church School of Ministry, and host of the Ronnie Floyd on Life and Leadership Today podcast.
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HEBREW WORD OF THE DAY
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Well, if it was spelled different, I'd post a pic of my hubby BUT...means something else, like this, lol
SHALOM!
DISTRACTION DILEMMA SERIES: PARTS 1 THROUGH 10
While I haven't had time to preview all of these, the ones I have seem to be very relevant in the church today. In 4 years, I've yet to find one that fits my needs and when it comes to worshiping Christ Jesus, I don't compromise on doctrine and truth. Of course we can agree to disagree and open dialogues are so helpful because it very well is possible that I am the one who is wrong. I just expect reverence in worship, not hysterical fits of laughter, barking/howling like dogs, people falling all over acting like their having seizures, running around buildings, people talking in tongues so loud that I can't even hear the sermon and the only message ever taught is "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" when that's a gift, no separate baptism and it was a known language. Nowhere does the Word speak of an angelic or secret prayer language. Maybe it's me but I don't have this gift although I CAN speak in tongues but refuse cos it's me doing it, not God. I am not GOD.
Being saved isn't based on your human feelings. Just like I don't have a clue what it "feels" like to have brown hair, I just know I am saved just like I know I have (or used to) brown hair. I don't like being manipulated into feeling something based on music. I don't doubt the Holy Spirit will bring you to your knees but our Holy, merciful and loving God would never harm a hair on your head.
You want me to give you $$$ but when I needed some food from my church for a few days, I got nothing. It was a very rich church but I had to go hungry. He drove off in a $100,000 car. His tie cost more than my car. Our money is not even used correctly and it does not help the poor, why are you continuing to give it? Do you think it's a requirement for Heaven? If so, you are not a grace alone by faith alone believer. I guess Paul, Peter, James and the rest had it all wrong. You are hypocrites. If an unbeliever comes in, doesn't get saved but leaves feeling so good about themselves, you lied to them and became a stumbling block in their path. These rich Mega churhes, Pentacostals, Word of Faith, Wealth and Prosperity and blaming you if God doesn't immediately heal you saying you don't trust Jesus enough is nonsense. God heals, you don't. If God wants to heal me of anything, I don't need Benny Hinn pushing me down, I just need to ask. God is not a respecter of persons. I'm just as worthy -- and unworthy-- as you.
Where is the church buildings where the pastors are born again, teach the Bible alone, stop making ridiculous man-made rules when Jesus Christ died to see us free from them (who do you think you are?) and do not tell me my devoutly Christian and much beloved grandmother is roasting in hell forever because she didn't speak in tongues. Funny, one of the last things she warned me about was churches like yours and they are so tame back then than what you've become today. So here's a link to all 10 sermons in this seminar. I'd love your feedback but if your church is more like going to a rock concert than a house of worship, ask yourself what did you really just support. God bless and enjoy!
Being saved isn't based on your human feelings. Just like I don't have a clue what it "feels" like to have brown hair, I just know I am saved just like I know I have (or used to) brown hair. I don't like being manipulated into feeling something based on music. I don't doubt the Holy Spirit will bring you to your knees but our Holy, merciful and loving God would never harm a hair on your head.
You want me to give you $$$ but when I needed some food from my church for a few days, I got nothing. It was a very rich church but I had to go hungry. He drove off in a $100,000 car. His tie cost more than my car. Our money is not even used correctly and it does not help the poor, why are you continuing to give it? Do you think it's a requirement for Heaven? If so, you are not a grace alone by faith alone believer. I guess Paul, Peter, James and the rest had it all wrong. You are hypocrites. If an unbeliever comes in, doesn't get saved but leaves feeling so good about themselves, you lied to them and became a stumbling block in their path. These rich Mega churhes, Pentacostals, Word of Faith, Wealth and Prosperity and blaming you if God doesn't immediately heal you saying you don't trust Jesus enough is nonsense. God heals, you don't. If God wants to heal me of anything, I don't need Benny Hinn pushing me down, I just need to ask. God is not a respecter of persons. I'm just as worthy -- and unworthy-- as you.
Where is the church buildings where the pastors are born again, teach the Bible alone, stop making ridiculous man-made rules when Jesus Christ died to see us free from them (who do you think you are?) and do not tell me my devoutly Christian and much beloved grandmother is roasting in hell forever because she didn't speak in tongues. Funny, one of the last things she warned me about was churches like yours and they are so tame back then than what you've become today. So here's a link to all 10 sermons in this seminar. I'd love your feedback but if your church is more like going to a rock concert than a house of worship, ask yourself what did you really just support. God bless and enjoy!
All 10 are on this playlist. I'd love your feedback at WorthyisheLamb737@aol.com and if you see any false teachings, let me know ASAP. GOD BLESS, MUCH LOVE AND LOVE MUCH IN CHRIST JESUS!
Saturday, June 24, 2017
OUR DAILY BREAD: SOAKING UP GOD'S WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL
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Soaking Up God’s Word
June 25, 2017
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These commandments that I give to you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children.—Deuteronomy 6:6-7
When our son Xavier was a toddler, we took a family trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. As we entered the building, I pointed to a large sculpture suspended from the ceiling. “Look. A humpback whale.”
Xavier’s eyes widened. “Enormous,” he said.
My husband turned to me. “How does he know that word?”
“He must have heard us say it.” I shrugged, amazed that our toddler had soaked up vocabulary we’d never intentionally taught him.
In Deuteronomy 6, God encouraged His people to be intentional about teaching younger generations to know and obey the Scriptures. As the Israelites increased their knowledge of God, they and their children would be more likely to grow in reverence of Him and to enjoy the rewards that come through knowing Him intimately, loving Him completely, and following Him obediently (vv. 2-5).
By intentionally saturating our hearts and our minds with Scripture (v. 6), we will be better prepared to share God’s love and truth with children during our everyday activities (v. 7). Leading by example, we can equip and encourage young people to recognize and respect the authority and relevance of God’s unchanging truth (vv. 8-9).
As God’s words flow naturally from our hearts and out of our mouths, we can leave a strong legacy of faith to be passed down from generation to generation (4:9). —Xochitl Dixon
The words we take in determine the words we speak, live by, and pass on to those around us.
INSIGHT: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, known as the Shema (from the Hebrew for “hear,” v. 4), has been called the Creed of Ancient Israel. It emphasizes the Jewish belief in one God and the importance of transmitting faith in Him to the next generation. As believers in Christ, we can find creative ways to remind others of God’s truths. We begin by saturating ourselves with the Scriptures. Then we can look for teachable moments throughout the day to instruct others.What are some ways you can remind the next generation of spiritual truths? Dennis Fisher
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DOES THE BIBLE FORBID WOMEN FROM WEARING PANTS?
Let's get real. The Bible is inerrant and infallible but we are given the gift of Spiritual discernment along with common sense as well as considering the times and customs of the day when the Bible was written. First of all, pants aren't mentioned in the Bible. Neither is the word Bible. Also, we are told to dress modestly. In many instances, wearing pants or the right type of shorts is far more modest than dresses and skirts. What if you're outside on a windy day or one where it's 10 degrees below zero? This law was to keep people from wearing men or women's clothes to infiltrate, manipulate or deceive the tribes or groups of Jewish people because they had many enemies.
As far as dressing modestly, women seem to really resent this commandment. I don't care what a woman is wearing, no one has the right to put their hands on them (or men either) without permission. However, when I was in the 8th grade, way back when dinosaurs were almost extinct (I think one was left they couldn't find yet, lol) my math teacher made a weird comment to us "13/14 year old women" that went something like..."If it ain't for sale, don't advertise it." Can you begin to imagine the uproar that such a statement would cause if he said that today? It would be awful and so un-PC (the bane of my existence - political correctness. I may not like what you say but God and our constitution gives us the right to say it. I am also just as convinced that because you have the right to say it does not make it RIGHT to say it either. We should use restraint and I don't believe anyone should intentionally offend others UNLESS OR BUT -- and there's always a but, lol -- it's true and needs to be said and heard. I do think everyone should dress showing respect for God and if they are unbelievers, then at least out of respect for themselves. It's kinda hard not to "think" a woman is a whore or loose when they show you 99% of their body. Also consider your spouse, boy/girl friend (depending on your gender) or your parents, bosses and even friends will think when they see you in public. Is it fair? Well, it depends. Why are you dressing like this? Is it vanity or to be noticed? I can't think of a good reason you can't dress attractively without dressing like I see so many people do. We live in a sex-obsessed world and it's shallow and superficial. Besides, you want a mate that sees your true beauty as outward beauty fades but true beauty doesn't nor does true love. Take it from someone who has made this mistake too many times to count, you will attract what you put out there. It's all about respecting God and yourself as well as others in your life.
How many (and be honest) are a tiny bit afraid to share the Gospel with someone you don't know? I'll admit it, I've had far too many of those moments. Jesus Christ warned us to be careful how we treat strangers as we may be entertaining angels unawares. We should treat people with decency, love and respect. Turn the other cheek makes so much sense to me today. He isn't silencing us or telling us to let people beat us down, He is simply stating that to not react in kind keeps you out of trouble and could save your life or health and if you just walk away from offensive people rather than react in kind, you don't have to worry about getting into a huge fight over a few nasty words and possibly going to jail (these things can turn so violent in a heartbeat these days) or worse, killing or causing pain to another person. It's not worth it. However, there are times and places for everything and now is the day and hour to spread His plan of salvation. Let them get offended. That's a good thing. If they get mad, you hit a nerve. Conviction by the Holy Spirit is ALWAYS a good thing.
But back to the article I'm fixing to share. While I intentionally left out who wrote it because I believe they are far too legalistic and demand you give up almost anything "secular" in order to worship God correctly. Hanging pictures on the wall is to walk a thin line Spiritually. I also don't think everything they say is wrong either and have some good POVs and insight into prophecy but at the end, the teachings of Ellen G. White is their final authority, not the Word of God even though her prophecies have failed to come to pass repeatedly. I also don't think Jesus Christ left off any information so crucial as salvation until the last century. I believe the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Apostles are the best and we should all strive to do what they did. I believe prophecy is closed and no new and improved revelations are to come, only insights. We're warned not to add or take away from the Bible. If we do add or change scripture, we're actually saying we're inspired. I'm referring to different Gospels, different Jesus Christs, world-wide revelations on ways to Heaven or major prophetic events. We may (or not) be given minor prophecies but if they veer from scripture or over-write it, then that's man's imaginations or what they want it to mean. I think clarity is what we're given today and minor others but not one thing new in regards to salvation, Jesus Christ, grace, not being works-based to help us be saved or even this new doctrine of tongues and especially this Word of Faith and Seed Sowing doctrine...the Joel Osteens, Benny Hinns and Kenneth Copeland's of the world. This "little gods" teaching is heretical that I cringe when I hear it. Keeping all what I said in mine and yes, this was written by an off-shoot of the SDA church and I do not endorse it as a legitimate one, I do believe this is relevant.
This part of the post is written by Brenda Alexander on 6/25/17 and has nothing whatsoever to do with the writing of the article I posted beneath. If you share, please share this too because I do not want to be accused of pagerism (sp). This is not for vanity reasons at all. These are personal opinions and what I've witnessed during my life. Dress uniquely you and find something that works but doesn't put you in danger cos God really loves you and this has become a very, very dangerous world.
As far as dressing modestly, women seem to really resent this commandment. I don't care what a woman is wearing, no one has the right to put their hands on them (or men either) without permission. However, when I was in the 8th grade, way back when dinosaurs were almost extinct (I think one was left they couldn't find yet, lol) my math teacher made a weird comment to us "13/14 year old women" that went something like..."If it ain't for sale, don't advertise it." Can you begin to imagine the uproar that such a statement would cause if he said that today? It would be awful and so un-PC (the bane of my existence - political correctness. I may not like what you say but God and our constitution gives us the right to say it. I am also just as convinced that because you have the right to say it does not make it RIGHT to say it either. We should use restraint and I don't believe anyone should intentionally offend others UNLESS OR BUT -- and there's always a but, lol -- it's true and needs to be said and heard. I do think everyone should dress showing respect for God and if they are unbelievers, then at least out of respect for themselves. It's kinda hard not to "think" a woman is a whore or loose when they show you 99% of their body. Also consider your spouse, boy/girl friend (depending on your gender) or your parents, bosses and even friends will think when they see you in public. Is it fair? Well, it depends. Why are you dressing like this? Is it vanity or to be noticed? I can't think of a good reason you can't dress attractively without dressing like I see so many people do. We live in a sex-obsessed world and it's shallow and superficial. Besides, you want a mate that sees your true beauty as outward beauty fades but true beauty doesn't nor does true love. Take it from someone who has made this mistake too many times to count, you will attract what you put out there. It's all about respecting God and yourself as well as others in your life.
How many (and be honest) are a tiny bit afraid to share the Gospel with someone you don't know? I'll admit it, I've had far too many of those moments. Jesus Christ warned us to be careful how we treat strangers as we may be entertaining angels unawares. We should treat people with decency, love and respect. Turn the other cheek makes so much sense to me today. He isn't silencing us or telling us to let people beat us down, He is simply stating that to not react in kind keeps you out of trouble and could save your life or health and if you just walk away from offensive people rather than react in kind, you don't have to worry about getting into a huge fight over a few nasty words and possibly going to jail (these things can turn so violent in a heartbeat these days) or worse, killing or causing pain to another person. It's not worth it. However, there are times and places for everything and now is the day and hour to spread His plan of salvation. Let them get offended. That's a good thing. If they get mad, you hit a nerve. Conviction by the Holy Spirit is ALWAYS a good thing.
But back to the article I'm fixing to share. While I intentionally left out who wrote it because I believe they are far too legalistic and demand you give up almost anything "secular" in order to worship God correctly. Hanging pictures on the wall is to walk a thin line Spiritually. I also don't think everything they say is wrong either and have some good POVs and insight into prophecy but at the end, the teachings of Ellen G. White is their final authority, not the Word of God even though her prophecies have failed to come to pass repeatedly. I also don't think Jesus Christ left off any information so crucial as salvation until the last century. I believe the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Apostles are the best and we should all strive to do what they did. I believe prophecy is closed and no new and improved revelations are to come, only insights. We're warned not to add or take away from the Bible. If we do add or change scripture, we're actually saying we're inspired. I'm referring to different Gospels, different Jesus Christs, world-wide revelations on ways to Heaven or major prophetic events. We may (or not) be given minor prophecies but if they veer from scripture or over-write it, then that's man's imaginations or what they want it to mean. I think clarity is what we're given today and minor others but not one thing new in regards to salvation, Jesus Christ, grace, not being works-based to help us be saved or even this new doctrine of tongues and especially this Word of Faith and Seed Sowing doctrine...the Joel Osteens, Benny Hinns and Kenneth Copeland's of the world. This "little gods" teaching is heretical that I cringe when I hear it. Keeping all what I said in mine and yes, this was written by an off-shoot of the SDA church and I do not endorse it as a legitimate one, I do believe this is relevant.
This part of the post is written by Brenda Alexander on 6/25/17 and has nothing whatsoever to do with the writing of the article I posted beneath. If you share, please share this too because I do not want to be accused of pagerism (sp). This is not for vanity reasons at all. These are personal opinions and what I've witnessed during my life. Dress uniquely you and find something that works but doesn't put you in danger cos God really loves you and this has become a very, very dangerous world.
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Deuteronomy 22:5 says: “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the Lord your God.”
Like many of the statutes, this law may have been needed partly because of the pagan customs in the surrounding cultures. The Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary explains:
“Disguises were assumed at certain times in pagan temples. Maimonides…mentions that a man attired in a coloured female dress, in honour of Venus, Ashtaroth, or Astarte, and a woman equipped in armour, worshipped at the shrine of the statue of Mars…
“Asiatics, when they engaged in the worship of Ashtaroth, were accustomed, according to Philocorus, quoted by Townley (in his edition of Maimonides, note 33), to exchange the male and female dresses. In fact, all idolators confounded the sexes of their deities—representing them sometimes as male, at other times as female; and hence, their worshippers, male and female, fell gradually into the custom, which became extensively prevalent, of changing their attire in adaptation to the sex of a particular divinity.”
God’s command to Israel forbade the people from incorporating pagan religious rites into true worship. In spite of this instruction, today’s Christianity commonly mixes paganism in with the worship of Christ.
Does Deuteronomy 22:5 forbid women from wearing pants? No, it doesn’t. In fact, clothing “that pertains to a man” at the time the verse was written would not have been understood to mean pants. Men in the Middle East through the history of the Old and New Testaments did not ordinarily wear pants, trousers or slacks; they wore robe-like garments. And in many cultures such as in China, women have commonly worn pants. The scripture more specifically addresses and forbids transvestism and cross-dressing.
The underlying principle certainly applies to today. Men should dress in an appropriately masculine manner and women should dress in an appropriately feminine manner. Clothing manufacturers make pants designed for men, and pants, slacks and pantsuits designed for women. The Bible emphasizes modesty, and for women, slacks are often more modest than a short skirt.
God does not intend for this scripture to be understood in an extreme or unreasonable way. For example, it’s perfectly fine for a woman to wear her husband’s old shirt when she’s painting or to put on her male friend’s jacket when she’s cold.
For more insight, please read our article The Modesty Question: How Far is Too Far?
GOD BLESS, BE SPIRIT-FILLED, MUCH LOVE AND LOVE MUCH IN CHRIST JESUS...HE WHO SET YOU FREE!
HAL LINDSEY REPORTS
I've listened to a few of his videos and he gives a report of the state of the world if not every single day, then most of them. It's not so much of a sermon but rather seeing world events that occur each day and how it ties in with so much prophecy that we couldn't possibly have rightly interpreted until now. Let me give you some scriptures and information on prophecy to uphold this.
Prophecy is and is not a crystal ball we can look into to tell what's going to happen tomorrow. Prophecy has been unfolding since the beginning. The Old Testament is about the Birth of Jesus Christ and how God would do whatever it took to make sure man didn't interfere with His plan. Each generation has seen prophecy occur in their lifetime. It is meant to be that way to continually prove the infallibility and inerrancy of His Holy Word.
One hundred years ago we couldn't imagine going to the moon or Israel becoming its own nation but the Bible said it would happen and it did, therefore proving ancient prophecy is just as true today as it always will be. The Bible also says there will be an EXPLOSION OF KNOWLEDGE. Even 50 years ago when at best we could get 4 or 5 television channels, if we wanted to use the phone, we had to go inside and dial our landline and long distance calls meant a lot of money. Not a one of us could possibly have imagined a home personal computer and reaching the entire world within seconds was the stuff of science fiction. I've always been familiar with that passage and knew it would happen but in my day and the internet? Not in my wildest imagination. The first computer I ever saw was so big it filled up an entire room on all walls and from floor to ceiling. Mine weighs about 7 lbs and I've got friends all over the world. Oh, and that verse about knowledge includes SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE as well and not just secular. I'm reading many articles where science is now actually proving the existence of God although, of course, that defeats the NWO and OWR agenda so that information is kept hidden, debunked (supposedly), the scientists reputations are ruined and no one takes them seriously. I don't get it. If I was an unbeliever and one of my colleague proved He existed, I'd want to know immediately! I sure wouldn't hide eternal life! Of course I could be wrong but since I believe that atheism is as much a faith-based "religion" as Christianity, Judaism and Islam although I do not think of my beliefs as in any way "religious." That's ritualistic, legalism and traditions. Jesus Christ simply said, "Follow me." Everything He said today makes more sense than any answer man gives. I do not believe in the science "god" of the atheists but nor do I dismiss everything they say.
If you consider that first, time didn't exist until after the fall so God was not restricted by time limits. He created all things and that means science too. We've made amazing discoveries about the Bible, YHWH and proof that what the Bible says is true, I have to consider that too. If you think that way about the "no time restrictions," and read what "the Big Bang Theory" claims is how we became into being, they pretty much line up. God cannot break His own laws of gravity, the speed of light and sound, physics and nature. He spoke the world into existence and said "Let there be light." There was light. The stars, moon, sun and planets, as well as other Heavenly bodies had to travel to a specific location in the heavens in order for certain events to occur. Consider the speed of light, that the Star of Bethlehem MUST have been created, thrown out into space to reach the exact point so that it would appear at the moment of His birth. Now, of course, the Star of Bethlehem could have been a large and a once in forever event, a super nova, a comet or asteroid OR a supernatural event. We don't know but we do know it occurred.
On either 9/21 or 9/23, another once in forever event will take place in the heavens when the stars, etc. appear as a woman in childbirth in the constellation of Virgo (better known as virgin) where the moon will enter her stomach and 2 days later exits as if the child had been born. I know very little about it as I've never been into astronomy but I do love the night sky. In fact, I love the sky during the full 24 hours in a day. Also keep in mind that there's a huge difference in astronomy and astrology. Astronomy is the STUDY of the sky but astrology is used by the occultists and/or satan worshipers. Remember, it was the astronomers who found where the baby Jesus was. God would never use the occult for His glory.
2017 is a big year and in the Jewish timeline, which is God's timeline, not the one we use today so always keep that in mind. They have 30 days in each month and then every 4 years, they add a month (or something close) to add for leap year. 2017 in Hebrew equals in Gematria the year 2017. A lot of exciting things are in God's work this year and in Gematria, Psalm 117 equals the year 2017. It is the shortest chapter in the Bible with only 2 verses and both are about praising Almighty God. It's a must-read chapter so go read it. When you read other Psalms that sure do seem prophetic, it's one wonderful year for believers! No one knows what will happen, many predictions and hopes but I wouldn't be expecting a bang as many things --- hugely important Spiritual things --- start as a whisper. Do what you're told and work and watch. God has it all in control so don't have any fear and remember my fave verse (well, one of many) but is "For as we know, ALL things work to the good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purposes." If you're saved, fear not and please don't ever be deceived by testing all things by the Bible because staying grounded in His Word, prayer, fellowship and doing good things keep us safe. The only help we need is found in Christ Jesus. So for all unbelievers, not so sure, confused and men-believers, take a better look and get ready. You have the free will to choose God or hell. No matter what, in the end, the choice is yours alone so choose wisely.
Prophecy is and is not a crystal ball we can look into to tell what's going to happen tomorrow. Prophecy has been unfolding since the beginning. The Old Testament is about the Birth of Jesus Christ and how God would do whatever it took to make sure man didn't interfere with His plan. Each generation has seen prophecy occur in their lifetime. It is meant to be that way to continually prove the infallibility and inerrancy of His Holy Word.
One hundred years ago we couldn't imagine going to the moon or Israel becoming its own nation but the Bible said it would happen and it did, therefore proving ancient prophecy is just as true today as it always will be. The Bible also says there will be an EXPLOSION OF KNOWLEDGE. Even 50 years ago when at best we could get 4 or 5 television channels, if we wanted to use the phone, we had to go inside and dial our landline and long distance calls meant a lot of money. Not a one of us could possibly have imagined a home personal computer and reaching the entire world within seconds was the stuff of science fiction. I've always been familiar with that passage and knew it would happen but in my day and the internet? Not in my wildest imagination. The first computer I ever saw was so big it filled up an entire room on all walls and from floor to ceiling. Mine weighs about 7 lbs and I've got friends all over the world. Oh, and that verse about knowledge includes SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE as well and not just secular. I'm reading many articles where science is now actually proving the existence of God although, of course, that defeats the NWO and OWR agenda so that information is kept hidden, debunked (supposedly), the scientists reputations are ruined and no one takes them seriously. I don't get it. If I was an unbeliever and one of my colleague proved He existed, I'd want to know immediately! I sure wouldn't hide eternal life! Of course I could be wrong but since I believe that atheism is as much a faith-based "religion" as Christianity, Judaism and Islam although I do not think of my beliefs as in any way "religious." That's ritualistic, legalism and traditions. Jesus Christ simply said, "Follow me." Everything He said today makes more sense than any answer man gives. I do not believe in the science "god" of the atheists but nor do I dismiss everything they say.
If you consider that first, time didn't exist until after the fall so God was not restricted by time limits. He created all things and that means science too. We've made amazing discoveries about the Bible, YHWH and proof that what the Bible says is true, I have to consider that too. If you think that way about the "no time restrictions," and read what "the Big Bang Theory" claims is how we became into being, they pretty much line up. God cannot break His own laws of gravity, the speed of light and sound, physics and nature. He spoke the world into existence and said "Let there be light." There was light. The stars, moon, sun and planets, as well as other Heavenly bodies had to travel to a specific location in the heavens in order for certain events to occur. Consider the speed of light, that the Star of Bethlehem MUST have been created, thrown out into space to reach the exact point so that it would appear at the moment of His birth. Now, of course, the Star of Bethlehem could have been a large and a once in forever event, a super nova, a comet or asteroid OR a supernatural event. We don't know but we do know it occurred.
On either 9/21 or 9/23, another once in forever event will take place in the heavens when the stars, etc. appear as a woman in childbirth in the constellation of Virgo (better known as virgin) where the moon will enter her stomach and 2 days later exits as if the child had been born. I know very little about it as I've never been into astronomy but I do love the night sky. In fact, I love the sky during the full 24 hours in a day. Also keep in mind that there's a huge difference in astronomy and astrology. Astronomy is the STUDY of the sky but astrology is used by the occultists and/or satan worshipers. Remember, it was the astronomers who found where the baby Jesus was. God would never use the occult for His glory.
2017 is a big year and in the Jewish timeline, which is God's timeline, not the one we use today so always keep that in mind. They have 30 days in each month and then every 4 years, they add a month (or something close) to add for leap year. 2017 in Hebrew equals in Gematria the year 2017. A lot of exciting things are in God's work this year and in Gematria, Psalm 117 equals the year 2017. It is the shortest chapter in the Bible with only 2 verses and both are about praising Almighty God. It's a must-read chapter so go read it. When you read other Psalms that sure do seem prophetic, it's one wonderful year for believers! No one knows what will happen, many predictions and hopes but I wouldn't be expecting a bang as many things --- hugely important Spiritual things --- start as a whisper. Do what you're told and work and watch. God has it all in control so don't have any fear and remember my fave verse (well, one of many) but is "For as we know, ALL things work to the good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purposes." If you're saved, fear not and please don't ever be deceived by testing all things by the Bible because staying grounded in His Word, prayer, fellowship and doing good things keep us safe. The only help we need is found in Christ Jesus. So for all unbelievers, not so sure, confused and men-believers, take a better look and get ready. You have the free will to choose God or hell. No matter what, in the end, the choice is yours alone so choose wisely.
He sure does know how to link world events to foretold prophecy in a wonderful way. I'll share him on occasion but if you like him, subscribe and click on the little bell. You'll be notified via email on every new post he makes. I've not found him to be a false prophet or tell the wrong Gospel or Jesus Christ! Enjoy.
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First Corinthians 15:1-11
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16-17
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
WHY? COS WE ARE WRETCHED SINNERS, UNWORTHY OF A HOLY GOD BUT HE LOVES US TOO MUCH SO HE PROVIDED US WITH A BRIDGE...
Romans 3:23 and 6:23
WE ARE ALL SINNERS IN NEED OF OUR MESSIAH, JESUS THE CHRIST
WE ARE SET FREE IN CHRIST JESUS, NOT UNDER THE BONDAGE OF THE LAW!
IN ALL YOUR PRAYERS BE THANKFUL FOR GRACE!
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