Poem about Love and Light

(A recent post I made on FB)

A poem I recently read:

I am a point of light within a greater Light.
I am a strand of loving energy within the stream of Love divine.
I am a point of sacrificial Fire, focused within the fiery Will of God.
And thus I stand.

I am a way by which men may achieve.
I am a source of strength, enabling them to stand.
I am a beam of light, shining upon their way.
And thus I stand.

And standing thus, revolve
And tread this way the ways of men,
And know the ways of God.
And thus I stand.

Christian friends, do you like this?

Before you hit that like button look a bit closer. Yeah, this post was a trap for the undiscerning. This is where that came from: https://www.lucistrust.org/arcane_school

A UN recognized NGO represented regularly at UN briefings, originally called "Lucifer Trust". They are on the roster for the UN Economic and Social Council. https://www.lucistrust.org/about_us/support_un

Oaths, Agreements and Lies

At Bible study Monday night the subject was brought up about oaths and how God expects us to honor our commitments, even if those who we have committed to have lied to us. I asked everyone to consider how many oaths they are currently under, from federal and local law to even FB's terms of service. We talked about how marriage is a covenant too. Consider this: There is no separation between the law of man and marriage even though it was originally a God-mandated institution. Man has allowed this sacred covenant to be usurped by the laws of man and so we must abide by those laws. When you get married you are bound by the law of the land in regards to that subject. If the law states that you must vaccinate your children and you have agreed to that law by virtue of participation in this beast system God expects you to follow through with it. It's why we must pay our taxes. If we choose to work to make money we are bound by the law that governs that money which by proxy means we must serve those who control that money, ie; banks, corporations... but even higher than that are demonic forces at play vying for your favor, your voluntary submission. This is critical to understand in this hour especially with a One World Government coming. That internet service agreement, that smart meter agreement with your power company, your cell phone service agreement, public education for your children... oaths taken all over the place, lightly on your part - oaths you haven't read, oaths you don't understand and agreements with people you don't know who have an agenda that is set against your religious beliefs.

What does it mean to come out of Babylon then? It is not just a spiritual message which applies only to your heart. It is first spiritual, then practical.

"Those who lead into captivity will go into captivity." Revelation 13:10

Wait on the Lord

I was speaking with brother Joseph recently about Revelation 8 where the prayers of the saints are being hurled to the earth with hot coals, causing earthquakes, etc. That verse can be taken along with Revelation 18 where God tells His people to come out of Babylon, then to repay her double for her iniquities. Also Revelation 2 is consistent in this message where He says those who overcome will rule and reign with Him as a rod of iron (correction). Revelation consistently paints a picture of the saints, martyrs and angels praying for recompense on the wicked and rejoicing in His wrath. I remembered also Psalm 35:

May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded. May they be like chaff in the wind, as the angel of the LORD drives them away. May their path be dark and slick, as the angel of the LORD pursues. For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul. May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into their own destruction. Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.

I was conflicted because of other messages in the Bible that seem to contradict this line of thinking.  After talking this over with Joseph I came to a conclusion that I wasn't quite yet settled on - that there is an appointed time for everything, just as Solomon says in Ecclesiastes 3:

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?
I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.
He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

Later I asked God for guidance and a verse came to mind:

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Proverbs 25:22

This echos the hot coals in Revelation. Then another came to mind:

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:19-21

Is this how a rod of correction is given by us? This is not the message of Revelation 18 though. It says to repay according to the evil done with torment and sorrow. Is this the conviction a wicked person is supposed to experience in the face of one who repays good for evil? As I said, I'm conflicted over these seemingly contradictory messages. It is clear that those who are nearest to God in Revelation are rejoicing in the recompensatory side of shalom (salem or salam) which not only means "peace" but "repay." Think about that. According to "normal" human understanding these two concepts are a dichotomy but in God's terms they are complimentary.

Consider Revelation 18 again where "she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see mourning.’ Therefore her plagues will come in one day, death and misery and famine; and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”

This is the attitude of many Christians today. They refuse to accept that God will lead them into suffering to be refined in His fire. They cling to peace and security because they think this is what God wants. My brothers and sisters, He DOES want this, but the time in which we live is a conflicted time. We might choose to cling to the peace and joy of the Lord in the midst of a storm but what about stepping out into uncomfortable territory to be tested and tried as gold? Are you willing to walk where the Lord would lead you even if it means giving up your comfortable life, your dreams, ambitions, even the very desires you claim that He has granted you in your Christian liberty? Consider that there are greater blessings awaiting you. Consider your attitude toward the times in which we live and what He has declared in His prophetic Word.

While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 1 Thessalonians 5:3

It was reported that Abu Hurairah (A Muslim scribe) said "When one of you joins a gathering, let him say 'Peace'. When he wants to get up and leave, let him say 'Peace'. https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salam

Many church leaders are rubbing shoulders with universalism. The Rick Warrens of our day are rising up saying, "Peace, peace!" when there is no peace.

“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain. From prophet to priest, all practice deceit. They have dressed the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Were they ashamed of the abomination they committed? No, they were not at all ashamed. They did not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD. Jeremiah 6:13-15

My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD. Because they have led My people astray, saying, “Peace,” when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, tell those whitewashing it that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. Ezekiel 13

It doesn't seem to me that a "rod of iron" is unconflicted peace and security. The Christian walk is a conflicted walk, yet our rest in is knowing Him and His plan of salvation. We are to expose spiritual wickedness in high places. We are to be our brother's keeper.

I prepared this response to send to Joseph, yet after waiting to send it the Lord showed me another verse:

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time (or the proper time ie; moed?), casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 5:6-11

He has confirmed that our attitude at the present time should be humble, loving but honest and sincere, and we should bear the rod of correction only by His Spirit. We should not be led astray into a false sense of "peace and safety" but know that the suffering we must endure will bring about great transformation in our spirits, souls and bodies, the kind that only He can produce at His appointed time. Only when He has declared, "Come out of her my people" should we stand up and leave. Only when He says, "Repay her double" should we repay. As David waited for the reign of Saul to be over according to God's will, and as he also waited and prayed before taking back Israel's captive women and children, so should we wait on Him.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Spiritual Pacification with Marijuana & Coffee

Christians who advocate smoking pot: It is like putting a spiritual pacifier in your mouth. I know from life experience. I've seen a lot of Christians who justify "partaking of the herb" by saying that it is a medicinal plant God put on the earth. Consider this: The very ground on which we walk is cursed (see Genesis 3).

There is other plant life God put on earth that is considered "medicinal" in some respects too, like peyote, shrooms, ayahuasca, coca leaves... Should we be consuming them recreationally justifying it by lying to ourselves that we are reaping health benefits from doing so, or that we are more happy and productive with them? Where does one draw the line? Even coffee and sugar have several similar and potentially destructive effects as many hard drugs, including addiction and impairment.

Something that bugs me is this coffee mug I see in many Christian homes that reads, "Jesus and coffee." Wow. Just think about the implications of that. It is not a cute, benign, fun statement. Jesus and Cheetos. Jesus and ice cream. Jesus and (attach any preferred idol here). How many of you can't even get your day started without a cup of coffee? I bet you aren't happy when you can't have it. You feel the withdrawals even if you say you can manage. What things do you cling to that hold an equal or higher position in life than Christ? Even if you aren't a coffee addict, why would you want to set an example with a statement like "Jesus and coffee?" It seems like mixing the holy with the profane to me.

Here is where you roll your eyes and say, "Lighten up, George."

Go ahead. Take a moment to savor the flavor of your thoughts. Take it lightly if you will. I'm just trying to get us all to consider what we think we can't live without and what types of examples we are setting for others. We've got a lot of problems that aren't being addressed because of laziness and lukewarm attitudes. Ever had lukewarm coffee? You want to spit it out right? What did Christ say about lukewarm Christians? Even though it may be tiring and cumbersome ask yourself, is your spiritual condition worth the hassle of self-examination?

It all comes back to the pride of idolatry. Pharmekeia, that is, the sorcery in the works of man's hands which seeks pleasure aside from God's direction. "Jesus and coffee" is not a message from God. It is profanity.

And everyone who has this hope in Him
purifies himself, just as He is pure.
1 John 3:3

Be Fruitful and Multiply

Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1

God is concerned first and foremost with our spiritual state of being. He speaks to us first spiritually and His words cascade down into the physical. Let us look first at the spiritual.

What are the fruits of the Spirit? Patience, faith, love, truth, self-control... all the good things of God. What is the end result of these fruits? Discipleship leading to Sonship. Multiply the talents given to you. Make disciples of all nations by hanging your lamp high wherever you are and follow the Spirit wherever He leads. Fill the earth, this dusty flesh, with a desire for the fruits of God. Subdue the land of your body and the beast nature. Help those who are struggling in their own blood to see the Highest Way to life. Be an example of one who walks in the Spirit. When you are right with God spiritually you are made to be right with God physically. He allows you to come boldly before the throne of grace when you are in His Son. I pray that the saints will overcome this world of fleshly desire and seek first the kingdom of God today and always in the name of, the character and power of Christ Yahshua. Amen.

"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

Prison Ministry Update

PRAISE GOD! I think He's finally given me a breakthrough with my prison ministry roadblock! He woke me up early one morning last week and told me, "You already have everything you need," as He revealed to me a vision of how to manage all the data I've been struggling with for months. With my skills in Excel and Word I can get everything rolling again with confidence. Thank you Lord for Your help and guidance. Now I just need to get test this new process. Say a prayer for me that all the issues have been addressed and anything that arises will be overcome quickly.

Prison Ministry Update

Hello readers. I just wanted to give you all a quick update on the prison ministry. As I stated in a previous blog I have been working on developing a new computer program to manage the printing and tracking of the subscriptions after Joseph's system crashed over a year ago. I have been making some serious attempts at getting this system up and running but no matter what I did I just couldn't find the right direction to go. After much prayer God sent me a brother named Timothy to help, yet still we experienced roadblocks every step of the way. In all honesty there were times where I wanted to throw my hands in the air and say, "Well, if God doesn't want to bless this ministry I don't know what to say!" I confess that in my frustration I laid the project down a few times for several weeks while inmates kept writing asking to be added to the list. I felt terrible but I didn't know what to do. All I could do was write some of them back individually but I didn't consider that honoring what I was supposed to be doing in God's eyes. I managed to get only 4 rounds of newsletters out in 9 months. Needless to say, I feel convicted this was just not my best performance by any stretch of the imagination.

Well, all things considered I had a nagging feeling that God was working some purpose in all the delays and the trials. Indeed I have come to find there are several issues with my mindset He wanted me to come to terms with. Not only that but there are several other activities God is leading me in regarding the local community. I won't elaborate on the full story at this time but suffice to say that everything is coming together just as He has planned it and I have found security in trusting His provision.

After an attitude adjustment I have hit the ground running with Timothy again, this time with a fresh approach to the concept of how to accomplish the goal at hand. I believe we are on the brink of a breakthrough and the lessons learned will benefit this ministry in tremendous ways. Keep us in your prayers please! May the Spirit bless and keep you in the light of Yah's love and truth my brothers and sisters in Christ!