The Reason for the Season

People say that "Jesus is the reason for the Season." Actually, Baal is the reason for the season if we want to get technical about it, "season" being the Christmas holiday honoring the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun god Mithras, Apollo (or whichever pagan deity was created by the works of man's hands to worship the creation rather than the Creator), not the Son of God who was and still is used merely as a symbol to syncretize with pagan sun worship. The Universal ie; Catholic Church adopted this aim after Constantine, who was mostly concerned with complete ecumenicism for the sake gaining power by creating unity (just like Babylon). Of course this is apostasy.

Although on the other hand one could argue that Christ Yahshua did make winter time as well as the day we call Dec 25th so if we worship Him on that day it would be best to be sure we are honoring Him in the manner He wants to be honored and not the way the pagans do ie; Saturnalia, Sol Invictus, etc, etc. Cutting down and decorating trees in our homes, putting lights and candles everywhere, gift-giving, holly wreaths, yule logs, ham... all are practices arising from Babylonian, Egyptian and Druidic sun and Saturn worship centered around Baal, Tammuz, Semiramis, Nimrod, Osiris, Isis, Horus... certainly not customs commanded by the Almighty. So a wise person must ask themselves: shall I declare a feast day unto the Lord, erect a golden calf or cut down a tree from the forest and fashion it with my own hands to worship how I feel? Should I encourage others to do so by participating in such practices?

Prometheus bringing fire from heaven down to earth

For example, the garland around the Christmas tree is the serpent (or caduceus) encircling the phallus of Baal ie; the Hindu yogic kundalini, Qabbalistic or Druidic tree of life, leading to the star or "angel of light" (Lucifer who disguises himself as - 2 Corinthians 11:14) at the top which is enlightenment, or the fire of knowledge (tree of knowledge of good and evil, aka: the Akashic temple of reperfected Adamic man), which Prometheus stole from heaven to bring to mankind against the will of Zeus (much like Satan did with the Christ). There are many parallels in pagan beliefs to Christianity, and many twisted truths which must be unraveled. But it seems that Yahweh gives this knowledge and ability only to whom He wants to. No one can attain to the truth by his own works, yet one must still seek Him with all his heart in hopes that He will reveal Himself in whatever capacity can be handled. This is the death of the self and resurrection to life in Christ.

But to many pagans the tree is used as a symbol of resurrection in more ways than one. The holly wreath represents the holy grail or the circle of infinite possibilities (the female genital and womb) that is open to receive the gift of light the tree (phallus) brings to the void within it, giving rise to the ultimate act of creation on earth by man. The holly berries are symbols of fertility. These phallic and yonic symbols are absolutely everywhere if you learn to recognize them. Yes, even your Christmas decorations, Disney and Hollywood movies (note: Holly. Wood. They didn't pick that name just because it rolls off the tongue. What is Harry Potter's wand made out of? Disney says, "When you wish upon a star" at the Magic Kingdom. Do you see the sorcery yet?). Even the image above has two phallic symbols. Can you guess what the second is? Hint: it's right behind the Christmas tree. Also notice how the wreaths at Christmas are always much smaller than the tree. Can you guess what that means? One might conclude that this is a symbol of ritual pedophilia. The most evil satanists out there have an affinity for children. As sick as it sounds consider how many children go missing every year and are never found. Approximately 2000 PER DAY in the USA alone. Also think about how much sexual abuse happens to children and youth today. The trauma that puts a person through at a young age has a profound effect on their psychological development and their adult behavior. The beast nature can really get a hold on the young, especially troubled teenagers. The evil that is implanted in them can grow into something they have little to no control over. This is how Monarch mind control works and it is not only used behind closed doors under the shadows of secret societies. It has been pushed out onto the general public in subtle, symbolic ways for millennia, and it has only grown exponentially in the last 200 years with the advancement of technology. This is the satanic agenda: to deceive a large part of the world into accepting evil as good. That includes those who choose to fight fire with fire. These will perish by fire. It is the enemy's plan to steal, kill and destroy by appealing to your fleshly nature, in whatever way he can, to distract you away from God and set you against your neighbor. Even those who think they are fighting for good are doing evil. It's a very cunning plan Satan has devised against every human being. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)

I believe it is very important to know the tactics of the enemy to avoid his subconscious manipulation and to become aware of how to separate one's self and family from such evils. Gird up the loins of your mind and put on the full armor of God. You are smack dab in the middle of ground zero of a massive spiritual war. Your only defense is the power which Christ Yahshua gives you to stand strong in the midst of the storm. Come out her my people and touch not the unclean thing (Revelation 18:4).

What I find interesting is that the month of September is traditionally the month with the greatest number of birthdays, particularly Sept 16th which would make the most common day of conception on or around December 24th. So in essence, as with most pagan customs, this is a sexual rite based on the concept of duality, where light and dark are in constant ebb and flow, creating balance and imbalance in all of creation. It is an expression of the ultimate creative energy of man and woman as yin and yang. But duality is not where our worship and focus should be. It should be on the One, Christ Yahshua, who will finish the work of reconciliation back to the Infinite Zero of Eternity, Father Yahweh. This is a truth that is well supported by The Bible if one has eyes to see yet one that is not taught by modern churches. True wisdom and knowledge has not been accepted by the masses of professing Christians. This was prophesied long ago by the prophets of old and by the Word of God at the foundation of the earth. A vast majority of creation will fall away from Him before all will be reconciled. Most people will have to walk through the fires of judgment before they realize and accept the truth.

Now there are those who will insist that there is nothing wrong with Christmas, even after confronted with a mountain of evidence proving it is wickedness in disguise. They will say it's fun, brings together family and loved ones to share a meal and exchange gifts and great food... what's wrong with that? Nothing in that sentence per se. But consider the following:

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness.’
Matthew 7:22

Because they did not repent of the works of their own hands... to receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. Revelation 9:20, 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Their land has also been filled with silver and gold And there is no end to their treasures; Their land has also been filled with horses And there is no end to their chariots. Their land has also been filled with idols; They worship the work of their hands, That which their fingers have made.
Isaiah 2:8

The idols of the nations are but silver and gold, The work of man's hands.
Psalm 135:15

Notice that idolatry is almost always accompanied by "the works of their own hands" and worship is not always literally bowing down to something recognizing it as a literal "god" but rather admiring something that is not ordained by God which you have made and presenting it as something that exalts God, like Cane's offering or the golden calf at Mt. Sinai, or even literally gold and silver as currency, diamonds and gems or things that sparkle and mesmerize or make you feel good. Sound familiar? Read my last post, "Idolatry and the True Meaning of Worship" for more info if you want to dig deeper into the non-sexual side of idolatry.

Father Yahweh has been showing me a lot about how great an influence sexuality has over virtually every decision we make. This is a subject that reaches far and wide into life on this planet, so much so that it may even seem natural to think liberally about sex. This preoccupation has reached the core of our very beings and we must confront it if we are to enter the kingdom of God. I sincerely hope this isn't too much information but this knowledge is available to anyone willing to do the research. I encourage you not to take my word for it and look into it yourself in prayer with the Spirit of truth. May Yahweh bless you with wisdom and peace in your heart as well as strength to rightly divide the truth and stand on the solid Rock of faith.

Idolatry and the True Meaning of Worship

To better understand idolatry and the true meaning of worship let us examine an important Bible passage to shed light on the matter.

Isaiah 44:9-20 (ESV)
All who fashion idols are nothing, and the things they delight in do not profit. Their witnesses neither see nor know, that they may be put to shame. Who fashions a god or casts an idol that is profitable for nothing? Behold, all his companions shall be put to shame, and the craftsmen are only human. Let them all assemble, let them stand forth. They shall be terrified; they shall be put to shame together.

The ironsmith takes a cutting tool and works it over the coals. He fashions it with hammers and works it with his strong arm. He becomes hungry, and his strength fails; he drinks no water and is faint. The carpenter stretches a line; he marks it out with a pencil. He shapes it with planes and marks it with a compass. He shapes it into the figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to dwell in a house. He cuts down cedars, or he chooses a cypress tree or an oak and lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a cedar and the rain nourishes it. Then it becomes fuel for a man. He takes a part of it and warms himself; he kindles a fire and bakes bread. Also he makes a god and worships it; he makes it an idol and falls down before it. Half of it he burns in the fire. Over the half he eats meat; he roasts it and is satisfied. Also he warms himself and says, “Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire!” And the rest of it he makes into a god, his idol, and falls down to it and worships it. He prays to it and says, “Deliver me, for you are my god!”

They know not, nor do they discern, for he has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, and their hearts, so that they cannot understand. No one considers, nor is there knowledge or discernment to say, “Half of it I burned in the fire; I also baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and have eaten. And shall I make the rest of it an abomination? Shall I fall down before a block of wood?” He feeds on ashes; a deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, “Is there not a lie in my right hand?”

In this passage it is easy to take the carnal view and say that idolatry is literally bowing down to a physical object but to the spiritually discerning there is far more to be gleaned. The key to understanding the spiritual message behind this passage is in the action words and the mental state of the person spoken about. This is a battle for the soul. The Greek word translated into "soul" in The Bible is "psyche." The battle for the soul takes place in the mind. That which has a hold on your mind will manifest in the flesh in either a direct or indirect form. Christ Yahshua speaks of this in the book of Matthew:

You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Matthew 5:27-29 (BSB)

What Yahshua is speaking of here is the mental state of the person and how it influences his actions or behavior. He isn't saying to literally gouge out your eye. What he means is if you are lusting in your mind based on what you see then cut your mind off from that which you see. Sever the lust. However we must be ever diligent in discerning just how our subconscious life influences our conscious life for it is not always so cut-and-dry. It is not always an obvious cause-and-effect reaction. What we feed ourselves with spiritually, be it movies, music, holidays or traditions, these things effect us sometimes in unpredictable or unseen ways. And sometimes these effects can seem quite normal, especially if we have become used to seeing them in our peers.

Don’t learn the way of the nations...For the customs of the peoples are vanity.
Jeremiah 10:2-3 (WEB)

We must be aware of what we are participating in at all times. Our discernment cap must be on every waking and sleeping moment. Put on the FULL armor of God and don't ever take it off. The spiritual battle does not cease even when you close your eyes. You are not safe from evil influence even in the company of loved ones (especially so).

Another Scripture that explains the nature of idolatry, one that is often quoted as speaking of a Christmas tree, is Jeremiah 10. This passage is NOT specifically referring to a Christmas tree but rather the practice of shaping a tree into the shape of a man and bowing down to it. I will agree that it sounds like a "Christmas" tree but spiritual discernment is required to grasp its full meaning. If taken in the light of what was discussed above one can see that it is not necessarily the literal act that the focus of this chapter is set on but rather the heart of the matter, an affinity for the works of man, which gives rise to all sorts of idolatrous practices. Idolatry is essentially cutting one's self off from godliness (like the tree) and erecting himself as ruler of his life (in your own "house" instead of the house of God). It is this desire for control that pulls one away from godliness and often leads to the desire to control not only one's own life but the lives of others as well. Similarly, and what we see happening more and more these days, is the worship of the creation over the Creator. It is nothing new. Since the beginning of paganism people have worshiped mankind in terms of humanitarianism, technical progress, the planet we live on, what it provides and its processes, and the universe we reside within including the sun, which supplies the light necessary for life, and the stars, which give us a view into the mysteries of the cosmos. This is really another form of man-centered worship. We strive to rise above the heights of the clouds, to explore the heavens with our own contrived methods of power in the form of science and technology. Isaiah 14 and Romans 1 speak of this:

"How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, You who have weakened the nations! "But you said in your heart, I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, And I will sit on the mount of assembly In the recesses of the north. 'I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'"

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions...And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind...proud...undiscerning...that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them."

Godliness comes only from God. Yahweh is the provider of spiritual life and no one gets it unless they come to Him by His Son. He is in control and we must surrender to Him in order to find true fulfillment and liberty by His infinite power. All other paths lead to enslavement and spiritual death no matter how much they are wrapped up in pretty packages to look like freedom, for our powers are severely limited, even collectively. No matter how pleasurable or convincing the things of the world are, do not be deceived. Herein lies the next greatest downfall of man aside from the desire for universal domination: the desire for complete comfort and pleasure at all times - the very peak of lustful pride. In this desire we find many traditions of men abounding in the world, traditions that often times look godly but indeed have a sinister underbelly.

In looking closer at the passage in Isaiah we can find this same meaning. "All who fashion idols and the things they delight in..." This is speaking of the works of one's own hands to bring pleasure and satisfaction instead of looking to God for provision. Solomon says in Ecclesiastes, "Vanity...all is vanity."

"The craftsman are only human." This means that the works of man's hands are far less than what God can create and provide. Our hands and actions need to be guided by God if we are to achieve anything worthwhile. "He fashions it with his strong arm..." that is his right arm (a symbol of strength to be executed in physical form - which is seen in the mark of the beast "...on their right hand or on their foreheads"). Likewise, the mark in the forehead is the state of the soul, or psyche ie; the seat of the mind - one's character, judgment, emotions and desires. When one gives into their own lusts and desires he becomes a slave to them. He essentially "falls down" to them as idols not only in mind but in body. The fall rests solely in the choice to disobey the voice of God, either by being deceived to follow another voice (that may sound like God) or through laziness or conscious free will.

Furthermore, it is apparent that giving thanks and praise to the One True God who DID provide the rain for the tree to grow, the animal to live that is given for meat, and the grain for making bread, is not even considered in the mind of the person described in the Isaiah passage. And he doesn't ASK God how this provision should be used either. Instead he warms himself and says, "Aha! I am warm and have seen the fire...Deliver me, for you are my god!" One does not have to literally declare a log or a tree to be their god in order for it to be so. It is the spirit of self-satisfaction that becomes the idol which can come from or manifest into physical form though a person's actions, eventually becoming a practice and finally a habit. Anything that is revered enough, showed enough attention and made a focal point of one's life lends itself to becoming an idol. So how much do you consider what God is trying to say to you? Once a day in prayer? Once a week in church? Whenever it occurs to you? Or do you make it a priority to seek Him always? Has seeking God in your life become a habit?

Consider further what this man said: "Aha!" meaning a declaration of revelation, "I have seen the fire!" meaning he has become enlightened by his works, taking the greatest advantage over his given situation. He reveres himself essentially thinking, "Look what I've done!" Lucifer, similarly associated with Prometheus in Greek mythology, stole the fire of knowledge from heaven and brought it to the earth to free mankind from the slavery of Yahweh. He supposedly rebelled against a tyrant God at his own expense for the sake of mankind, whom he felt compassion for, so that we could rise to our full potential through the application of knowledge and skill. This is the lie that was perpetrated in the garden of Eden.

"...but from the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat from it or touch it, or you will die.'" The serpent said to the woman, "You surely will not die! "For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
Genesis 3:3-5

Notice in Jeremiah 10 that the craftsman shapes the tree into an image of a man. This is very symbolic and also connected to the mark of the beast ("for it is the number of man" - not "a man" if you look at the Greek - however it still carries the same spiritual meaning either way because the beast is clearly defined as a congregation of world powers, not a single man). This means that what he is really worshiping is not a god, but himself (through his craftiness) and mankind (through symbolism). He is paying homage to man. This is exactly what the beast in Revelation does when it unites all of mankind under the banner of humanism through a world-wide governmental system, or as it is called today, the New World Order. It does so by lying and deceiving every walk of life away from true worship of Yahweh through His Way, which is the narrow path of self sacrifice to the truth in love shown us in the life and testimony of Yahshua. His example and testimony have been lived out in numerous prophets and saints throughout history.

We can see the worship of man through works is prevalent in all of the most commonly accepted belief systems of today. Satanism, New Age, Atheism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Catholicism... If the people of the world let themselves compromise the truth for unity this will lead to spiritual separation. The Spirit IS truth. And God IS love. The two cannot be separated. Followers of THE Christ must pursue truth in love until it is realized in all of us by the working of His power or we are weeded out of society by those who reject His Way. Merging beliefs from different sources to form our own concept of truth does not bring unity but slavery. It creates division from God and servitude to the ruler of this world. The unity that is promoted on a mass scale today is not the truth of God but the lie of the devil. Our individuality does not come from our own cocktail of beliefs nor the way we dress up our bodies but from the diversity of gifts God bestows on us. It is how we use those gifts in a manner pleasing to Him that shows our true individual beauty in its fullest potential. This is the gift of real liberty, not the liberty proclaimed by any constitution or treaty but the freedom that comes from above within the unity of faith. Unity is Yahweh's desire for us. True unity into His will is going bring about the reconciliation of all things to the Son, and eventually to the Father (1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Colossians 1:15-23). The process for reconciliation to the Son has already begun. He is returning soon to reign with His firstfruit overcomers.

So brothers and sisters, I beseech you to not worship yourself, nor mankind, nor worship God in a manner that is pleasing to you. Yahweh does not consider that worship at all. If you are not honoring Father Yahweh in Yahshua's name by listening for His voice and looking for His hand to move in your life to guide you, then please consider whether you are even on the right track. Is there anything standing in your way of full devotion to Father Yahweh?

In looking at some of the concepts discussed in this blog, have any of these philosophies worked their way into your heart and home? They can certainly be sneaky and downright chameleon-like. It is not always easy to see that you have been deceived, either by yourself or others. But the more you seek the truth and train yourself to recognize the methods of the enemy the more able you are to discern error and temptation when it comes slithering. Remember, the greatest lies are half truths. Be careful what you believe. Test the spirits. Gird up the loins of your mind to prove the perfect and acceptable will of God. Satan does not always conquer by force. He wants you to ask for him to corrupt you by lying his way into your life through coercion, temptation, distraction, indoctrination - usually using subtle (and not-so-subtle) techniques. He has chosen to wage his war with covert attacks fought in a symbolic battlefield executed slowly over time rather than all at once, so as to remain hidden to his enemy. Followers of Christ are under attack by an enemy that is often difficult to see, hiding in the brush, like a lion ready to pounce on his prey.

Think about these things as you are decorating your Christmas tree this year. Think about the pagan Yule log, which is the first half of the tree that is burned in the fire (that is if you have a fireplace). Think about the second half of the tree which is fixed into place in your home as a focal point of the holiday. Think about the exciting materialism of buying presents for one another (like in the ancient Roman holiday, Saturnalia), wrapping them in enticing paper and bows and placing them under a lighted, sparkling, dazzling, tree with an "angel of light" (or a star of enlightenment) propped up on the top (a symbol of sun worship). By the way, Yahweh warned us not to make engraved images of anything on heaven or on earth many times. He told us what images to use in the temple, ie; angels, pomegranates, palms, etc. These are God-ordained images meant to communicate a message to us. When we create our own images and associations we profane them and we begin to walk down the path of idolatry. Remember, it is the works of man's hands that He despises. He wants to guide and direct us so we grow in His image. Let us not be prodigal sons.

Also, as a side note, think about what you have to do to get those presents: kneel or bow down before the tree (OK I know this isn't a literal act of worship but it is weird right?). Are these things becoming of a disciple of Christ? Does He approve? Even if, somehow, I could justify this mountain of evidence showing pagan connections to Christmas would I be willing put my soul on the line just to keep this holiday? It's risky at best from where I'm standing.

The Rockefeller Christmas tree with Prometheus bringing light down from heaven to mankind.
What an amazing gift to put under the idolatree!

Now, I don't believe that gift giving in and of itself is evil but what I'm suggesting is a more holistic view of the Christmas holiday and what it really means deep in your heart, as well as the practices that surround this very obviously pagan holiday that doesn't really pay any respect to what Christ Yahshua taught. I propose to you that you cannot put Christ into a Mass He wasn't in to begin with and never sanctioned. It is 100% apostasy - Full-on syncretism mixing the holy with the profane, which is unacceptable to God. But if you insist on propping up that fir realize that at the top is the "morning" star of enlightenment, or the "angel of light", which is Lucifer (a name meaning "bringer of light" or "light bearer.").

"And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light." 2 Corinthians 11:14

The 10 Commandments warn us to not make an image in the likeness of anything in heaven and bow down to it (ie; to fall prey to your own desires, whether they are to belong, to be warm and comfortable, to share something nice with loved ones in the name of tradition without first discerning truth from error). There is a teaching called the prosperity doctrine that purports God will bless His children in abundance in this earthly life if we simply be good and ask. This is error. God clearly chastises those He loves and challenges us to overcome the passions and desires of the flesh in order to grow spiritually. But modern Christianity has bought into the idea that our salvation begins in THIS life, and the evidence of it is prosperity and long life. This is not always the case, for Christ prayed, "Give us this day our DAILY bread." Those who cannot accept chastisement from the Lord and deny themselves are not worthy to enter the Kingdom of God. He has in the past given those who do not recognize this to their own wicked ways, their own reprobate minds, to be consumed in the fires of vanity.

Vanity of vanities. All is vanity. "Is there not a lie in my right hand?"

That is not to say He does not bless His children, or even non-believers abundantly. He gives as He chooses. I cannot set any limits on His willingness to be a provider nor will I presume to be legalistic about what one has acquired in their life. But what I can do is use my God-given discernment to speak what He has put in my heart in love to those whom He has given ears to hear. From there all I can do is pray that person has tended their soil and will receive the water of life He pours out freely. Far too many Christians today are misled in believing God is a vending machine who wants to give you everything you want because you proclaimed His Son's name. Do not take His name in vain for many will come to Him on that day saying, "Lord! Lord!" But He will say, "Depart from Me, you workers of iniquity." Just as the craftsman in Isaiah who didn't ask how God's provision should be used, many Christians use their gifts and do what they want without first seeking God's leading. They do not discern enough, to think critically enough to hear His voice warning them of offense. Likewise, in Jeremiah 16:10 it says:

“And it shall be, when you show this people all these words, and they say to you, ‘Why has the Lord pronounced all this great disaster against us? Or what is our iniquity? Or what is our sin that we have committed against the Lord our God?’ then you shall say to them, ‘Because your fathers have forsaken Me,’ says the Lord; ‘they have walked after other gods and have served them and worshiped them, and have forsaken Me and not kept My law. And you have done worse than your fathers, for behold, each one follows the dictates of his own evil heart, so that no one listens to Me."

"You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.” He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the commandment of God to maintain your own tradition."
Mark 7:8-9

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14

For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them.
Ephesians 5:5-7

"I hate, I reject your festivals, Nor do I delight in your solemn assemblies."
Amos 5:21

If Christmas is a Christian holiday then why is it celebrated by everyone, even unbelievers? Is this not evidence of Christian syncretism by partaking of worldly traditions? If the whole world is enamored with this holiday and it arose out of the world, then is it not a worldly practice? How then can one expect God to respect your decision to honor His Son's birthday (which by the way has been proven to not be at this time of year)? Ask yourself also, if celebrating Yahshua's birthday was important to Yahweh would He have not told us when it is? Certainly it is not on the day of the winter solstice, the very day that pagan religions throughout millennia have worshiped the sun, saturn and many different gods. If you truly want to honor Christ on this day, have nothing to do with "Christmas." Make it simply a day to praise, honor and worship Him without all the highly questionable, man-made traditions, just like any other day. And please don't cite Romans as evidence against what I'm saying. I implore those who use that book as a shield to justify their decisions to do as they please to read it very carefully and consider it in context of the rest of The Bible. You will see that Paul is not saying it is OK to do whatever you want as long as your heart is in the right place. What you do does not always match what is in your heart, and quite often will unwittingly produce an effect on your way of thinking. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41

If you are still doubtful about what I've said here consider looking up the history of Baal worship, the Queen of heaven, the legend of Semiramis and Nimrod, the story of Isis, Osiris and Horus and how these myths relate to Christmas and Easter. You may be surprised at what you find. And you may just see how these myths from ancient mystery religions have infiltrated almost every aspect of our modern culture from movies, music and even to the very heart of Christian faith. May our Father in Heaven grant you wisdom and understanding to discern the signs of the times we live in.

The Heart of a Nazi Theologian (Kittle)

Gerhard Kittle - Nazi-supporting theologian

I almost bought a collection of expository dictionaries this week for a great price of $400 called "The Theological Dictionary of the Old and New Testaments". But I hesitated to press the buy button several times. The Spirit was telling me to look into the author first. So I did. Gerhard Kittle was a *Nazi-supporting, anti-semite* (see note below) and yet he managed to publish one of the most respected theological study tools available to Christian minds today. How can this be so? How is it that this fact has slipped by the common public? Are we not concerned that we may be influenced by ideals which are in opposition to our faith?

We know that the Nazis were huge supporters of eugenics, which is the concept of weeding out the weaker members of society to allow the stronger to survive. Eugenics include a spectrum of moral implications ranging from genetic manipulation to reproductive legislation to covert methods of population reduction to outright mass murder. And all of it is for "the greater good."

Does this not sound like the mantra of the modern age? Do you hear the cry of the masses clamoring for peace and safety at any cost? Through compromise we find ourselves led down a path of sacrifice of God-given liberties like free-speech and free-enterprise. Ecumenicism is what the Christian world cries out for today. It's the 60's all over again. "Can't we all just get along man?" Of course we can, if we are willing to give up all that is not in agreement with the rest of the world's opinions. Ultimately, that means you have no freedom because no one agrees on every point in question, and we have more questions than we can possibly even address on a global basis through laws, treaties and legislation.

In a severe lack of discernment the world has allowed deception and compromise to seep in on all levels of life. This is genocide of the godly soul - spiritual suicide. Society has become separated from God, Father Yahweh, His Son Yahshua and His Holy (consecrated unto one purpose) Spirit. We have allowed fascist and pseudo-socialist political ideologies to take the place of God's law written on our hearts. One step at a time we have given up freedoms in order to have a false sense of peace and security under the wings of lying, oppressive leaders who just might throw us a bone every once in a while to keep us complacent. We have placed ourselves in positions of indentured servitude to our providers: the government and the corporate institutions that drive it to tyranny. I don't believe this brings one iota of glory to God, at least not in the heart of the compromiser, but do you know what my friends? It will someday. He can use all things, no matter how wicked, to exalt His name. Someday, EVERY knee will bow, even if they have to walk through the fires of judgment - even if they must be tread in the winepress of the wrath of God. I look forward to that Day. In ancient times people gathered together in mirth to tread the grapes in the winepress. It was a time of great joy. Even though it will be tormenting for those whose blood must run out of the city it will be a time to rejoice because Yahweh's judgment will serve to bring about an age of true peace and harmony. We do not rejoice in pain and torment but in His work of restoration.

And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. We also have the message of the prophets, which has been confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to this message, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
2 Peter 1:19

*I plan of clarifying the subject of Jewish and Christian Zionism in a future blog. For now I would like to add the disclaimer that I am not a Christian Zionist. I have researched the facts surrounding Zionism and have found much error to be exposed. This will require quite a lot of time and multiple blogs to paint the proper picture based on the facts and upon biblical understanding.

Collateral Damage

QUESTION: How much "collateral damage" is acceptable in war?

In WW1, a roughly estimated 40% or more of those who were directly killed were civilians (not including indirect deaths resulting from famine, disease, etc). In WW2, it was approximately 60-67% (including some indirect deaths). In Iraq, approximately 77%.
Just take a moment to let that sink in.

It's like seeing a girl getting beaten and raped by 2 guys and racing over in your Hummer, running over 3 or 4 random people in the process, jumping out and grabbing a bystander to use as a human shield while you proceed to shoot the 2 guys in the head. Then you turn around and coerce the girl to let you have your way with her yourself as a reward for the brave act of saving her. And you justify all your actions to the public who blindly accept that it was all worth it to save that poor helpless girl. That's about as accurate of an analogy I can think of to break war down to a common level of understanding. This is pretty much what the US and other world powers do all the time. But you say, "collateral damage is inevitable in war!" Yes, when you are dealing with satanists who run the world through deception and force, and who use the masses of hive-minded people as a prop, people who don't care to see beyond what the media propaganda machine is grinding out. See that poor helpless girl was a staged actress set up to manipulate the public into thinking it was OK to do whatever is necessary to save her.

Every major war has been started over a false flag event or series of staged events meant to get to the public on the side of the war effort and to push us closer to the end vision of the satanic elite who meet behind closed doors to determine how to best accomplish their goals of world dominance. The Maine, the Lusitania, 9-11... the list goes on and on. The people in power over the world seriously could not care less about us little dogs because to them we aren't even human. That's why they lie and lie and lie and get away with mass murder. For some reason people just keep eating up the lies.

"All the world's a stage." -Shakespeare
"...the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world" Rev 12:9
"No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds." 2 Corinthians 11:14-15
"Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience." Ephesians 5:6
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap." Galatians 6:7

Those crazy conspiracy theorists...

I really don't understand how people don't see through the obvious propaganda. The perpetrators aren't even really trying that hard to hide it. They just kind of throw some leaves over the trail of blood and call it day, then create a discrediting media campaign against those crazy "conspiracy theorists" wearing aluminum hats. And everyone buys into the whole "game of thrones" fable without even questioning at any real length the facts. Little discernment. Little thinking.

But there are plenty of rote, mechanical Pavlovian responses to centuries-old, progressive behavioral conditioning and generations of neuro-linguistic programming. DING! the bell rings and all the dogs salivate.

I seriously don't believe much of anything at face value that comes out of the media anymore. I'm glad that the Lord has shown me these things but frankly I don't know what to do now that I know them besides not participate in this bass-ackwards, Babylonian system as much as possible. It's upsetting but I also know that Yahweh has a plan, and that all of these things are going to happen just as He has prophesied. He saw what was going to happen long, long ago and He is ready and waiting for the appropriate time to usher in His reign. Here is the patience and faith of the saints. We wait for Him to show us His power and glory by bringing low the haughty oppressors of the poor and raising up the lowly saints who have demonstrated their commitment to His truth in humble, yet righteous, indignation. For now, all I have are my prayers and the truth that overflows my heart to my tongue to those that have ears to hear. May we all see the truth that is staring us in the face and come out of Babylon under the wings of our Father.

"if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard ) — if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment."
2 Peter 2:8-9

Someone I know said this in response to my question about collateral damage:
"It's a hard thing, innocents dying because of warfare around them. But the 'just wars' that God commanded of His people of Israel took out many innocent women and children as well. There is coming a day when we'll understand the 'why' in these seemingly unjust things. But until then we have to trust God's judgement and His Word and know that there are spiritual battles being fought in the heavens that effect the goings on here on earth, and accept that He's in control."

The key phrase he said is "that God commanded His people." The US is not "His people." His people are a small remnant scattered throughout the whole world, not a nation that dominates the world through brute force and coercion, not a group of nations falsely claiming humanitarian interventions are necessary to keep world peace (when they really seek a world-wide plutocracy), and certainly not a small group of super-rich and powerful elitists setting up all the pawns in their war games to serve their Luciferian agenda.

But I believe Yahweh is certainly letting these things happen because He has turned the nations over to their own wicked ways. In the end His remnant are the ones He will lift up to take down many kings and rule and reign with Him for a thousand years. I tell you, that day could not come soon enough in my mind. But things are going to get really, really ugly first because of the wicked rulers of this age and the people who buy into their lies. "But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.” Rev 12:12

Is it not a bit of a cop-out to say that we can't know why these wars take place, especially when there is plenty of evidence out there for those who seek to understand why? After all God wants us to know Him, and He wants us to use the discernment given to us by the Spirit. Discernment is much more than accepting what media, friends, relatives and society are saying about something. It means searching for the truth with all available means and asking for God to lead us by His Spirit into all truth. Frankly, I don't see a whole lot of that happening with sincere, broken hearts. What I see are prideful reactions to conveniently painted scenarios dressed in emotional manipulation, all of which are predetermined by Hegelian and Machiavellian-style operations. And they aren't exactly covert in all cases. However, typically what information does become available is either leaked on purpose or is such old news that there is no longer a massive emotional attachment to the situations they reveal. So therefore much of what is revealed is buried under fallacious skepticism not fully exercised and discredited under disbelief.

Part of this is because people are more eager to get back to their lives than to spend the proper time seeking the truth in order to determine what is the best course of action for them according to God's will. It is far more scary to come out of Babylon than to accept that we live in an oppressive, deceptive society run by wicked men.

If you want to get a glimpse into the real mentality behind war Google "ears for beers vietnam" sometime.

Another response I received in my discussion about this subject was as follows:

"The United States has done more for the cause of modern day Christianity then any Country in history!! To you George there are people in power in government that are strong Christians in this country. Also we are from the seed of Abraham and God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as a sands of the sea shore. He also said that out of Abrahams seed would be kings and people with great power. He also said that Abraham seed would be blessed! Through the deserts in the middle east to the great migration to England to the shores of America we are that seed. So I would challenge your assertion that Christianity is just a remnant. The Bible clearly says it all nations kindreds and tribes will be represented at the throne of God! ✌"

And my response:

Each in his own order, the firstfruits barley harvest, then the wheat, then the grapes. Yes, every knee will bow but those who overcome the flesh, the remnant, are the ones who will rule and reign with Christ as a rod of iron. The rest will have to pass through the "second death" before reconciliation. It's really a choice of being at sabbath rest with Him now and choosing to be refined as silver and gold now or passing through the fires of judgment and wrath at the final judgment. So what does it mean to overcome the flesh? I'll leave you to answer that for yourself.

Jesus did question whether He would find faith on the earth when He returned. He also prophesied of great apostasy where even His elect would be deceived before He returns. He said many will come to Him saying, "Lord! Lord!..." But He will send turn them away "Ye workers of iniquity." There are instances of this same scenario in the books of the prophets, where His children did not know why they were being punished, and why He refused their prayers and turned them over to their own wicked ways as well as the ways of conquering nations. Christians around the world cry out to Him but wickedness has become a part of them through many generations of indoctrination and falling away. I don't see much of anything that is redeeming about life on planet earth right now. Everything has become corrupted. Sorry for the downer, but this is the reality I see. My hope is in the promise of the Lord, not in anything of the world or man.

For example, the peace sign you put in your post is a mantra of the modern one-world agenda to compromise in order that we all come together. The whole "COEXIST" bumper sticker thing. This is the New World Religion of tolerance, acceptance, non-judgment and complacency. The peace sign, which appears to have a positive meaning in our modern culture, has deeply wicked roots. Some of the spiritual influence of these symbols do in fact affect our souls (psyche in Greek in The Bible). We adopt these symbols and ideals one at a time until they become normal. And the devil continues to manipulate the world until he is defeated. But how can anyone defeat an enemy they cannot even see? You see this is the method of the devil who wants to steal, kill and destroy, but force never works as well as convincing the enemy that they want what you, as their enemy, have to offer them. Once they have compromised and welcomed the "angel of light" in, the door is open for more and more compromise to ensue until the whole world is turned upside down. This is clearly what is happening in the world today. I don't know what I can do to convince anyone except speak the truth and pray that the Lord will open their eyes to the obvious veil of illusion that has been pulled gently over their heads. The peace sign is just one very small example of this and is really only a small token in the plethora of evidence that the minds of the masses have been infiltrated by wickedness, even some of the kindest and caring people. I can only hope that the Lord will have mercy on those who don't know they've been dooped.

Also the US has done more to discredit and create a new version of Christianity than any other nation or group in history, other than perhaps the Vatican, which is at the heart of all the corruption pervading every one of the Christian denominations. What we see today is not true Christianity, or rather, it is not "the Way" as spoken of in Acts and by David, Yahshua and Peter. We have a nation of people who profess the name of "Jesus" (which by the way wasn't even His real name but a Greek misrepresentation), but do not take up their crosses to suffer for righteousness in His example. People think that by voting they are exercising their Christian faith in God-given "democracy" by choosing between issues rather than people. But this is like corporations keeping employees complacent by including them in discussions so that they think "well, at least our voices are being heard" when in reality management is only doing it to get their way. Yes, maybe they will throw them a bone every once in a while but it makes no difference in the grand scheme of things. They get their way and keep morale up by creating a false sense of participation. It's a heap of fluffy lies.

Christians also think that by doing daily devotionals, holding Bible studies and going to church, going on missions, etc etc that they are doing righteous deeds in the name of the Lord. However, if we are unprepared and deceived then that is what will be propagated in those we witness to.

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
James 3:1

I teach from the truth that was given to me, that the Spirit brought me to and that I've searched out with the discernment He has given me. I'm no scholar nor am I a brilliant man. Nor were most of the apostles, who were fisherman and tent-makers, etc. But they studied to show themselves approved, to prove the perfect and acceptable will of God, to see through the deceptions of their enemies and to gird up the loins of their minds, like good Bereans, who searched the Scriptures daily to find out if these things were true. But let us not forget that Scriptures are not the be-all-end-all. The Spirit of truth is. Doctrines and laws are easily twisted. It is why we need the Spirit to guide us into truth. It is not all about love. It is about truth AND love, and sometimes the truth is we need tough love. Some say, "lighten up George, and have the joy and peace of the Lord! Don't you think God has a sense of humor?" To that I would respond that I don't think Yahweh is amused one bit at the state of the world right now. The world may have some beauty left in it that is of God but the corruption is so far-reaching that I can't see how things could go much further before He puts His foot down. I guess only time will tell but for now I keep my watchful eyes on the signs of the times, knowing that His approach is imminent. The great and terrible day approaches.

Will not the day of the LORD be darkness instead of light, Even gloom with no brightness in it? "I hate, I reject your festivals, Nor do I delight in your solemn assemblies."
Amos 5:20-21


The next time you hear of collateral damage in a war or conflict ask yourself who the real collateral damage is. Could it be those who have bought into the game of political lies and have sold themselves to a beast system that doesn't have even a spec of concern for them?


References:
https://www.iraqbodycount.org/analysis/numbers/ten-years/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_casualty_ratio

The Harvests (Each in his own Order)

Come, and let us return to the Lord; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up, That we may live in His sight. Let us know, Let us pursue the knowledge of the Lord.
Hosea 6

But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is (*about) a thousand years, and a thousand years (*about) one day.
2 Peter 3:8 (see Jn 1:39, 6:19, 11:18, Rev 8:1, Mk 5:13 to see how "as" should have been translated "about" because it is used with a number - and consider Joshua - a type of Yahshua - whom Yahweh commanded to tell the Israelites to stay ABOUT 2000 cubits behind the priesthood who carried the ark of the covenant into the Jordan river - a type of the 2 days, or 2000 year prophecy pointing towards the second advent)

We know that Christ Yahshua died around 30AD give to take a few years. He said He would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three "days." Obviously this is a reference to His body or "Body" ie; the true followers of His Way, for He is the Head and we are the Body. The temple, as seen in Revelation and spoken of by John, Peter and Paul, is a spiritual temple that begins to be revived upon His millennial reign, at His return literally ANY DAY NOW (granted a few things appear to yet be fulfilled in prophecy but we can see an exponential approach to His eminent return). His reign with a "rod of iron" ie; His people, will continue until judgment day, the third day, where an age-long fate will be determined for every soul who has ever existed. Ask yourself, are you a part of the firstfruits barley resurrection to rule and reign with Him in the Millennium? Or are you wheat that needs to pass through the second death? Or are you grapes that will be tread in the winepress of His wrath? Each path is increasingly more dreadful. My hope is in being a part of the firstfruits resurrection at His return.


But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruits of those who are asleep. For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits (the "anointed" first fruits ie; the barley harvest in early summer), then those who are Christ’s, at his coming (the wheat harvest mid-summer). Then the end comes, when he will deliver up the Kingdom to God, even the Father; when he will have abolished all rule and all authority and power (the grape harvest which is tread in the wine-press of the wrath of God). For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy that will be abolished is death. For, “He put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when he says, “All things are put in subjection”, it is evident that he is excepted who subjected all things to him. When all things have been subjected to him, then the Son will also himself be subjected to him who subjected all things to him, that God may be all in all.
1 Corinthians 15:20-28 (parenthesis added for clarification)

We Live in Historical Fiction on the way to Techno-vertigo

Why do people love period pieces and historical fiction? For me, it's not just because in watching such a movie or reading such a book it seems like a foreign world to me but it's a reminder of just how far we've changed in such a short amount of time. It really shows how changes in thought can turn not only a city or country but the entire world upside-down in only a century or two. Small changes are introduced into society on microcosmic levels and before you know it they are sweeping across the face of the planet with a macrocosmic effect. With advent of the internet these changes have propagated and prolifically blossomed the hive mind mentality, and it has served the agenda of the NWO quite well in that regard. Think of how fast information spread in Yahshua's day compared to the 1800's when the printing press was invented. Then look at how fast a tweet, Youtube video or FB meme can "go viral" in a matter of minutes. I'm just not sure this is the kind of progress that helps us in any real beneficial ways due to the rash and superfluous nature of mankind. I know there are good things about technology but I'm just not sold on the mass perception of "progress." It feels more like digression to me. I like period pieces because I suppose there is a part of me that wants to go back to simpler times.

To be clear I don't look to them for ANY semblance of historical accuracy because as we can plainly find, history is rewritten to suit the perceptions of people all the time. Just about none of what we are taught in schools is accurate but more of an effort to create iconographic misperceptions by the underground Jesuit regime and the elite ruling class who are devoted to setting the course of mankind towards a global tyranny under Satan that takes on the appearance of freedom and love but is a far cry from the call of Yahweh and the law He has written on our hearts. We can return to that simplicity. We don't need all this fluffy nonsense, which really only serve to distract us from the beauty of God's natural provision. But in all truth, this will not ever happen according to human will. It can only happen as God has prophesied. I await between a delicate balance of eagerness and patience for the New Heaven and New Earth promised by the Lord of lords.

Truth Hurts - The Tricky Side of Free Speech

The truth often times hurts. The key is in following the Spirit to know when God has opened the heart of a person to hear it, or knowing when God is moving you to slap someone across the face with the double-edged sword of His Word. Otherwise we are casting pearls before swine. Learning to discern according to the Holy Spirit is both simple and difficult at the same time. Simple because God is not the author of confusion, however this world is based on confusion and deception, which we face at every turn. It's a daily, moment-by-moment effort to remain in the faith without falling prey to the influences of the world. I pray that God's children would seek Him with all their heart, mind, soul and strength so as to remain in the simplicity that is in Christ.

Regarding free speech, there are many warnings in the Bible about the power and fire of the tongue. We can think we are using it for good when we are in fact deceiving ourselves. In this day and age, where the Babylonian-style, New Age, NWO religion of tolerant ecumenicism has taken firm root, it is deemed wrong to even say that you are against things like homosexuality, rote nationalistic pride, putting trust in obviously corrupt political leaders or vain, godless, humanist works. The day may come where the very "freedom" people think they are fighting for will backfire on them. I hope they realize the hypocrisy in telling someone they shouldn't express their beliefs because of a mass-accepted belief in so-called tolerance, which is not tolerant at all of anyone speaking out against anything that doesn't fit the status quo being pushed in our media-frenzied culture by a high-level Hegelian Dialectic. Biblical views are becoming viewed as hatred when they are anything but. The masses of people are being manipulated in believing they are standing up for human rights and freedom when what they are really supporting is a system of lies and corruption. Their hearts are rooted in righteousness but are led astray by the hive mentality of the clamoring masses who have been programmed against God by the geopolitical beast storming the world in what I believe are the last of the last days.

What this all means is that honesty is being sacrificed for false security. Freedom is being sacrificed for false claims of peace. The great dichotomy is that this moral free-for-all that has taken root in America (and spread around the globe) is perceived as liberty and justice for all when it tramples on those who want to live truly moral lives. In the end I think we are going to wind up with a strange form of neo-Roman tyranny in which people have voluntarily given themselves to wickedness - a sort of indentured servitude to sin. We see this happening even in Christian churches today where love is being separated from truth one cherry-picked Scripture at a time. One who is seeking the truth will expect to hear things they don't like as a critical part of civil dialog with the goal of mutual edification, which is something that is falling by the wayside these days where people prefer to have their ears tickled.

You have been Trumped "Christian" America

Recent events have brought to mind just how deceived this country is. And not only this country but the entire world. This last election brought to mind these lyrics, which I wrote about two years ago to a song a friend in Colorado had me record vocals for. The song is fittingly titled "Transitory Meltdown". The lyrics are as appropriate today as they were back then (even though I don't listen to that kind of music anymore because I find it to be counter-productive to my spiritual development).

"Break out of this body - out of this mind.
Break haste!

I've seen things I wound't believe
unless I saw you stuffing your sleeves
45 degrees we turn from reality

45 degrees we turn from reality
slip me a drink of 'thee I sing'
of 'thee I dream'

So full of your typical high
I wanna mount the sky and let my soul fly
Never look down, Never look down
unless you wanna die"

When I think of all the Christians who voted for Donald Trump the following Bible verses comes to mind:

For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them. Eph 5

There is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Do not be deceived (Galatians 6:7, 1 Corinthians 6:10, James 1:17 - Every *GOOD and PERFECT* gift is from above).

I find nothing good and perfect about Donald Trump getting elected. There really weren't any good options, period and I don't believe in voting for a "lesser of evils." Evil is evil. Even if I did have faith in this supposed system of democracy there was no righteous man standing up for the perfect and acceptable will of God, and therefore no one to show my support for. Those who voted for Trump and encouraged others to do so jumped on a proverbial bandwagon of unrighteousness straight out of the days of Samuel the prophet. Samuel warned the people but they didn't listen. They prayed for a king like all the other nations. That is exactly what they got, but not without a warning from Yahweh.

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. James 4:12

Sow with a view to righteousness, Reap in accordance with kindness; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to *seek the LORD* Until He comes to rain righteousness on you. You have plowed wickedness, you have reaped injustice, *You have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your way, in your numerous warriors*, Therefore a tumult will arise among your people, And all your fortresses will be destroyed, As Shalman destroyed Beth-arbel on the day of battle, When mothers were dashed in pieces with their children. Hosea 10:13

Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo. Rev 18

Who is the harlot woman, Babylon, who rides the beast?

For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.” Revelation 17:17-18

Rome is the great city which has continued its reign through the United States, who has influenced the entire world with the evils of its harlotry - its pharmekeia - its sorceries. American pride is exactly that: PRIDE, the original sin of Lucifer.

As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil. James 4:16

Ask yourselves, TRULY, do you really trust in God? Are you sure you are worshiping the right "God" (for Satan disguises himself as an angel of light - 2 Cor 11:14)? Have you fully surrendered your lives to Yahshua Christ? Is your worship is in vain? Are your gods are your bellies, your dreams, your traditions and your ambitions? Ask yourselves these questions in all honesty and truth, for I pity the souls who have bought into the game of the Luciferian elite.

I do not pray for the safety of this nation because I know it is being judged for its immorality and its willingness to be deceived - to be brought subject to vile men hell-bent on turning all of God's creation away from Him into darkness. I do pray for Yahweh's righteous judgment to come swiftly - for all to be tested and refined in the fire of His Spirit. For there is little true faith left in "Christian" America. God has certainly heard your prayers, you who profess his name in vain. He has turned this nation over to the reprobate minds who cry out for unrighteous men to rule over them. (1 Samuel 8).

Even so, come Lord Yahshua!

Music for Praise and Judgment

Although music clearly affects us in a very holistic way, science has not yet even begun to explore the implications of it's power and nature. Yes, we can preclude from observations and brief studies that music and sound create very specific chain reactions in our psyche and physiology. But even so I tend to look for Biblical answers first in my assessment of music and ask for guidance from the Holy Spirit within me. In Revelation 8 it says:

Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were rolls of thunder, and rumblings, and flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.

The prayers of the saints here are synonymous with the burning of incense on the altar, which the angel takes and hurls to the earth. It is our prayers that initiate this judgment, it seems because they are prayers in tune with the will of Yahweh. He wants us to call out to Him in recognition of His righteous, prophetic judgments which will bring about great spiritual restoration. This is further supported by Rev 6:

And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who live on the earth” and avenge our blood?"

The terms for singing and crying out are often times used in similar context throughout The Bible. Typically, singing is used to depict joyous praise and crying out is used to depict prayers for justice.

On another note, I have been studying many passages in The Bible that state Christ will come back to be glorified IN His saints. It is clear to me that Yahweh knows that the righteous remnant will reach a breaking point in this sea of sin we must swim in to become refined, like gold is tested in fire. However, even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death to come out spiritually stronger, I believe there comes a time where outside influences start to take their toll, even on the saints. When we can no longer come out of Babylon - when the spirit of Babylon has filled the complete world (every nation, tribe, tongue and people have been impacted and influenced), as it does now for the first time in history, then there will come a time that the saints will cry out for His justice to be brought to the earth. That Day is the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord. I know this seems a bit off topic but it fits in with the overall theme of our hearts reaching out to God in focused resonance with His will. It is the song of our hearts that He hears and responds to. We see later in Revelation 11, at the sounding of the seventh trumpet how praise is brought to God for finally bringing His wrath upon the unjust:

And the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God,   saying:
  “We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,
  The One who is and who was and who is to come,
  Because You have taken Your great power and reigned.
   The nations were angry, and Your wrath has come,
  And the time of the dead, that they should be judged,
    And that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints,
  And those who fear Your name, small and great,
  And should destroy those who destroy the earth.”

Then we enter the time of the great harlot, the beasts of the earth and sea, after Satan has been cast out of heaven. Then comes Rev 14 where the 144,000 firstfruits sing a new song before the throne, celebrating God's judgment upon the world:

Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father's name written on their foreheads.   And I heard a voice from heaven, like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder. And I heard the sound of harpists playing their harps.   They sang as it were a new song before the throne, before the four living creatures, and the elders; and no one could learn that song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed from the earth.   These are the ones who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.   And in their mouth was found no deceit, for they are without fault before the throne of God.
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And another angel followed, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.”

Psalm 40:3
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the LORD.

Psalm 96:
Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

Psalm 105:2
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.

And again in Revelation 15 we see celebration for the righteous judgment of God on the earth:

Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous: seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God is complete. And I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image and over his mark and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having harps of God. They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying:
  “Great and marvelous are Your works,
  Lord God Almighty!
  Just and true are Your ways,
  O King of the saints!
   Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name?
  For You alone are holy.
  For all nations shall come and worship before You,
  For Your judgments have been manifested.”

And Rev 16:
“You are righteous, O Lord,
  The One who is and who was and who is to be,
  Because You have judged these things.
   For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets,
  And You have given them blood to drink.
  For it is their just due.”
      And I heard another from the altar saying, “Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments.”

And Rev 18:
“Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you holy apostles and prophets, for God has avenged you on her!”

And Rev 19:
After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God!   For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication; and He has avenged on her the blood of His servants shed by her.”   Again they said, “Alleluia! Her smoke rises up for ages!”   And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, “Amen! Alleluia!” Then a voice came from the throne,
saying, “Praise our God, all you His servants and those who fear Him, both small and great!”  
   And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!   Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.”   And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
     Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ”

Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book...
Even so, come, Lord Yahshua! -Rev 22

Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Yahsua, the Christ, who has been appointed for you. Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets. -Acts 3

This time of restoration will echo the time of creation in the fullness of its antitype to come, when all of creation will sing praises to Yahweh.

...when the morning stars sang together And all the sons of God shouted for joy - Job 38

A large part of me is leaning towards the notion that Yahweh may perhaps use music and sound once more to restore and renew the earth, just as He did at creation and again at the first restoration, when the earth was  made formless and void (See pg. 40 of "Foundations" for an explanation of the Genesis Gap). Music is such a widely referenced theme throughout The Bible that it is hard not to believe that it plays a significant role in His design. The question remains though: What is music's purpose for man and how should it be used for His glory today?

Why did God rename Jacob "Israel"?

Why did God rename Jacob "Israel"?
We can gain a greater understanding by looking at the meaning in Hebrew and Aramaic.
Strong's Concordance:
h3478. יִשְׂרָאֵל iyśrâ’êl; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity: — Israel.
AV - Israel, Israelites; Israel = "God prevails"
the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel, the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob, the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split, the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah, the name of the nation after the return from exile

We can see the reason is because the descendants of Jacob, the true sons of God, the overcomers, the saints, the elect, the remnant Bride, the spiritual sons of Abraham, will rule and reign in the final millennium of this age as the Body and God as the Head (II Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 3:21, 21:7). The name Israel is a type for the people of God whom He has chosen from the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4).

In Psalm 83 it says:
For behold, Your enemies make a tumult;
And those who hate You have lifted up their head (leader, chief or band of rulers - hmm Vatican and their cohorts, the puppet leaders of the UN, EU, US, Russia, etc, etc?).
They have taken crafty counsel against Your people (we know that the sons of God are those who follow the Spirit - Romans 8:14),
And consulted together against Your sheltered (hidden by covering - His merciful covering ie; the mercy seat - Galatians 3:27, Leviticus 16:15, I Peter 1:1-2, Hebrews 9:5) ones.
They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation (gôy - a mass of people, usually of non-Hebrew descent or of the descendants of Abraham - interesting that both apply here considering what Jesus said in John 8: Jesus said to them, “39 If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham. 40 But now you seek to kill Me, a Man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this. 41 You do the deeds of your father...the devil...),
That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.”
For they have consulted together with one consent;
They form a confederacy against You"

We can see a fulfillment of this prophesy in two ways today. One is the literal attempt of the Vatican to seize control of the physical Holy Land, as they have been trying for centuries (some may argue that they already have through deceptive Hegelian and Machiavellian means, possibly so they can usher in a New World Order) and another in trying to suppress God's people from carrying out His will by spreading the true Gospel message (which the powers behind the Vatican, the spiritual forces of Babylon have done very successfully for millennia through direct and indirect means). These two methods essentially carry the same spiritual meaning as Satan is trying to accommodate every possible avenue in his rebellion. Although he attempts to divide us and therefore conquer us it is even more imperative that we strengthen each other in the love and light of God, even through the trials and tribulations the world will have us walk through in these increasingly troublesome end days. May our Lord and Savior bless us all with the strength of His peace and truth as He holds us fast to our faith like an anchor in the storm. Before His saints can rule and reign with Him they will be tried like gold in the fire.

Sons and Daughters - A Journey Into Babylon

This is disturbing to me. Can you guess why? It sounds wonderful doesn't it? But are there any red flags in your conscience? What are they? I encourage you to take a moment to pray in the Spirit to receive truth, then read it again.

A little background info might be helpful. This is an excerpt from the "about us" page of a church called Journey, where a Christian band called "All Sons and Daughters" hail from. No matter how much I like the music (and I have to admit this band is exceptional in that regard) I always thoroughly research a new band I come across as well as their religious views and behavior before "laying hands" on them ie; showing my support and yoking myself to them in any way. I find this a strategic part of my worship as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death engaged in spiritual warfare to keep my soul ("psyche" in Greek according to Strong's Concordance) and body holy unto Yahweh.

There are many subtle but significant issues I found with this band. One of the first things I did was look up their Facebook page. You can learn a lot about a band from the things they post, their pictures, and it really helps to see the heart behind their message more clearly. First I saw this iconic image that is used in the marketing for their latest album.

Notice the steeple. The steeple is a symbol of pagan worship, one which snuck its way into Christianity over a millennium ago. It is a symbol of Osiris and Nimrod worship, the sign of the resurrection, and I don't mean the resurrection power of Christ here. It is a phallic symbol of power. I don't have space in this blog to expound upon this but I encourage you to spend the time to research this symbol more thoroughly, perhaps starting with the obelisk. I'm sure any discerning, Spirit-filled Christian who is unaware of the pagan symbolism being syncretized into the worship of Yahweh will find it strange and appalling. Also, this image is mirrorized which often times represents the dual nature of light and dark, the two faces of the soul (Jekyl and Hyde if you will). They may not be aware of it but this type of symbolism is common in occult mystery practices. It shows that they aren't aware enough of the enemy's tactics to be able to identify and resist them. They have not girded up the loins of their minds. They do not understand the first rule of warfare: Know your enemy. This is a grave mistake in a world flooded with deception meant to distract you away from true and pure worship of our Lord and Savior. If we as Christians to not study to show ourselves approved, not only the Word of God, but things that are in opposition to His Spirit, then we risk falling under the influence of mass culture and the wiles of the devil, his minions and the worst enemy of all - our own humanistic, fleshly motivations.

I also took  not of their name: All Sons and Daughters. After looking into their heart a bit more I was able to discern the heart of the name. What they are saying is every human being is a son or daughter of God. This is a false presumption and is unbiblical. Only those who truly follow Yahshua are sons and daughters (2 Cor 6:17-18). The rest are either children being raised to spiritual maturity (Heb 6:1, 1 Pet 2:2) or that have been disowned so-to-speak (although The Bible makes it clear that all will be reconciled to Yahshua Christ before He turns all of creation back to the Father - 1 Cor 15:20-28, Col 1:19-20. However only those who overcome the world will not have to pass through the Lake of Fire, the second death, the winepress of the wrath of God). The musicians in this band have clearly identified with the modern ecumenical movement under the Catholic Church that is pushing towards a one world religion based on tolerance (Rev 17). In fact, that just may be the actual title of the one world religion someday soon: Tolerance (a rather hypocritical and ironic title I might add considering how intolerant they have become towards intolerance within this world system dominated by pagan Rome. But I digress...). Or maybe this religion could be more accurately called, "Peace and Safety!" (1 Thes 5:3).

Then I scrolled further to find this:

Now I have nothing against this quote (except the useage of the word "eternal," which is covered in another blog), nor St. Francis in particular but considering the current Pope is named after him, and what I know about him, the Jesuits and the Roman Catholic Church, it raised a red flag. Not a conclusive red flag but something to take note of. I scrolled more and saw this:

Christmas, as many people know, is a holiday inspired by pagan practices centered around the winter solstice and sun worship. There is a slew of information out there about this. Some try to discredit this knowledge and justify the holiday by "putting Christ back in Christmas" but ask yourself, honestly, was He ever in it in the first place? It is hard for me to show my full support for people professing to be Christians but not using their discernment to seek the truth in prayer with the Holy Spirit. Scrolling further I found a post that resonates with the message of their church.

Now we are beginning to get to the heart of the matter. CREATION sings... This song OF OURS. We can see a heart of wanting to worship Yahweh the way they want to instead of how He has commanded us to, in Spirit and in truth. When I see supposed brothers and sisters embracing error and folly it gives me a heavy heart, knowing they are committing the same crime against our Creator as Cane did in the garden with his own proud offering, and as the Israelites did at the foot of Mount Sinai, declaring their own feast day unto the LORD through idolatrous worship. They are reenacting the same even that occurred at the Fall, when Adam and Eve gave in to the deception of Satan, telling them that if they ate of the fruit they would be empowered and enlightened with knowledge - that they would be like the Most High.

This band seems to fall in line with the hive mind mentality of all-embracing love. But this is love without being balanced by truth. Like in Babylon when the people fell prey to Nimrod's efforts to unite instead of spreading out as Yahweh commanded the descendants of Noah, so too is the spirit of our world culture today. Thus, as in ancient Babylon the world has become corrupted into idolatrous wickedness without even realizing it. Remember, most of the time when people were judged by God for their wickedness they didn't know why they were being punished (Jer 16:9-12). If the people had not hardened their hearts to the Spirit and become misled by other spirits masquerading as angels of light then they might not have given into such darkness so as to be swept away from pure, true worship. Had the world been diligent in the pursuit of the heart of God instead of being lazy and taking things for granted, little by little, generation by generation perhaps the world would not have become so corrupted by false worship and outright rebellion against God. But then again, God prophesied this apostasy, and what He says always come to pass (Mat 24:6, 10, Luke 17:26, 18:8, 1 Tim 4:1, 2 Tim 3:1-9, 4:3, Jude 1:18). This spirit is evident in Catholicism, where idolatry and false doctrines are rampant. All Sons and Daughters seems to have an affinity for Catholicism in their love of cathedrals and the veneration of saints. If they were diligent and discerning, as the Spirit inspires us to be, then perhaps they would see the corruption and not support it.

They posted about a song they wrote based on the Canticle of the Sun, written by Saint Francis of Assisi.

Here are the words to that poem, which clearly indicate syncretism of Christian worship with nature worship, which was and still is quite common today as it had been since the fall. We are not to worship nature itself or venerate the dead to the status of capital Godhood. But yet this is commonplace in Catholicism, a false Christianity which this band clearly supports and admires.


"Most High, all powerful, good Lord,
Yours are the praises, the glory, the honor,
and all blessing.
To You alone, Most High, do they belong,
and no man is worthy to mention Your name.
Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures,
especially through my lord Brother Sun,
who brings the day; and you give light through him.
And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendor!
Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.
Praise be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon
and the stars, in heaven you formed them
clear and precious and beautiful.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,
and through the air, cloudy and serene,
and every kind of weather through which
You give sustenance to Your creatures.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,
which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
through whom you light the night and he is beautiful
and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth,
who sustains us and governs us and who produces
varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs.
Praised be You, my Lord,
through those who give pardon for Your love,
and bear infirmity and tribulation.
Blessed are those who endure in peace
for by You, Most High, they shall be crowned.
Praised be You, my Lord,
through our Sister Bodily Death,
from whom no living man can escape.
Woe to those who die in mortal sin.
Blessed are those whom death will
find in Your most holy will,
for the second death shall do them no harm.
Praise and bless my Lord,
and give Him thanks
and serve Him with great humility"

In the video for this song I noticed a trend that has become acceptable in modern culture as normal but is not something I believe Yahweh wants His children doing. I'm pretty sure many of my more conservative brothers and sisters would agree that having a nosering is a symbol of modern, liberal, pagan culture and a symbol of rebellion against our Lord. It is clear that this band embraces ecumenicism to the point of setting aside discernment and exhortation out of fear of offending the liberal, politically correct, "don't judge me" culture we live in.

In listening to more of their music I found that it is very emotional with powerful driving  drums and the overtly extreme passion of the musicians. I mean, I know we are supposed to worship with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, but I see red flags when it seems to be about the feeling more than the message. Although there is nothing wrong with emotions per se, this is one of the most common avenues for the devil to manipulate people. In today's megachurch culture I have found this overwhelming emotive theme that distracts away from what I consider true and pure worship. People are enveloped in the experience of their emotions and not focused on communion with God. The scary part is they think they are worshiping because it feels so good, and well, God IS good right?! But this a distortion of the truth - a justification. They are deceiving themselves into a fleshly worship experience, which is not acceptable to God. Unfortunately, many great bands have fallen prey to the Christian Contemporary trend and lost discernment to what kind of music pleases the One who created music to begin with.