Division Leads to Desolation

Mat_12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

We live in a time here in the United States of America, that it is fashionable and accepted to be divided. I am not speaking of different points of view or opinions. I am speaking of a division that will cuase this once great nation of God to crumble and fall.

I know many will disgree but this nation was founded on the principles of the Bible. Down through history, ideas and laws have been changed. History itself has recorded prayer taking place in Congress, not to false gods but to the one true God, Jesus Christ. The prayer life of many of the founders of this nation has been recorded in history.

Looking at the words Jesus spoke, we see that He says a Kingdom divided agaisnt itself is brought to desolation. Looking in the Strong's concordance we see the word desolation defined as er-ay-mo'-o From G2048; to lay waste (literally or figuratively): - (bring to, make) desolate (-ion), come to nought.

The United States is dying. If we don't turn back to God, we will be laid waste. The leaders of this nation have lost their desire to know God and to do what is right in His eyes. They keep passing laws and putting burdens upon the citizens of this nation which we cannot bear. They take from those who have little and give to them which have much.

The EPA has been given so much power, it can shut down corporations at will. Men and women losing thier jobs because the EPA says so. A sad time indeed for coal miners and all other jobs they say hurt the environment.

The Church is in the same boat. We are so divided that we cannot get along with one another. I heard a Pastor saying, "We had a business meeting one day and it took 3 hours to decide whether to use 40 or 60 watt light bulbs." It is hard to believe that division can come from such a small thing but it happens. How can we decide important things when we have so much trouble with a simple thing?

If the Church does not unite, it will be laid to waste also. We have to come together in one accord before we can gain the victory over the principalities and powers of the world. the Word of God tells us what we need to do as believers in Christ.

2Ch 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. God was talking to the children of Israel at the time. They had gone astray after idols and God was dispelased with them. He was trying to turn tham back to Him.

First, we have to humble ourselves. The realization that we are nothing compared to God is humbling indeed. To be humble is only the start. We have to pray and seek the face of God, not His hands. Too many times we pray and ask for things we do not need. After we pray and seek Him, we must turn from our wicked ways. I know, maybe you don't think you are wicked or maybe you don't think you sin. The Bible tells us that, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

If we do what God told us to do, He will hear us in heaven and will forgive us and heal our land. We can blame the leaders of this nation for all that we go through but it falls upon the shoulders of the children of God. Jesus gives us power to become the sons and daughters of God.

Isaiah wrote, "If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land." (paraphrased) The church as a whole, seems to be eating the leftovers. We are eating from the fields that have already been harvested and are gleaning what little is left.

We must come together and fight against the enemy that so wishes to destroy us. Purpose it in your hearts right now to agree with me and pray and seek the face of God. Healing must come and it can only come from God Himself but it starts with us.

Just as the wind blew over the dry bones in Ezekiel, we need that same wind to come and revive us. We have lived a dead life long enough. it is time to rise up and fight the good fight of faith, i

n the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Christianity; An Acrostic Poem

Introduction

There are a lot of people who claim to be followers of Christianity. The Bible speaks of those who will honor Christ with their lips but their hearts are far from Him. Many try to do it all their own way but they fail to realize, they must do it Christ's way. They believe the Bible in parts only but have no real clue as to what following Christ ensues.

This poem tells a story of sorts explaining what it means to be saved and from what one can be saved from. The salvation of man is why Jesus came and died for our sins. There isn't a man or woman alive or whoever lived that he did not die for.

The Bible says now is the day of salvation come to you. The word is near you, even in your mouth. Confess the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you shall be saved. It isn't a hard thing to do. Just let your pride go and allow Jesus into your heart.

Christianity

Coming to terms with my sinful nature
Having found the truth in Jesus Christ
Regenerated into a new creature
Imaginations of evilness are cast aside
Saving grace which comes from God is given
To the glory of the Father in Heaven
Instillation of the Spirit of God
Atonement accepted through Jesus' sacrifice
Not stopped by the works of darkness
Idolatry abandoned as knowledge increases
Thanksgiving is due the Lord of lords
Yesterday is gone as the future is held in His hands.

Conclusion

It is not the Father's will that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. God loves you so much that he gave His only begotten Son that you might have life.

There are many who would allow you to go into hell without giving it a second thought. They believe God will not put anyone there or that God will bring them out if they do go there. This is one of the lies of the devil himself. God doesn't want you to go there but He won't make you stay out of that dreadful place.

Anyone in their right mind will want to be saved. They don't really want to go into hell no matter how much they say they would rather go there than to be with God. Hell is a place of torment and torture. Hell was not created for man but was created for the devil and his angels. Man is a trespasser in hell.

Man was created to live forever but he messed up. Eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil brought death to every man, woman and child. All sickness stems from that first sin that man had made. Before that happened, man was able to go anywhere and do anything his heart desired.

The world is a messed up place. Evil reigns everywhere. There is none righteous, no not one. We must believe in Christ Jesus then we can become the righteousness of God. The devil is out to steal, kill and destroy but no one has to be destroyed. Jesus made a way for all to come to Him, but we musty make a conscious decision to do so.

There are many parts of the Bible that are hard to swallow and hard to actually follow because of what it tells us we must do. The will of God is hard to conform to but we must conform.

Merry Christmas

It isn't fashionable and politically correct to say Merry Christmas these days. Therefore, many will take Christ out of Christmas to keep from offending all the Muslims, Atheists, Hindus, Buddhists, etc. . . that live the USA.

We can see from the way things are today, what happens when Christ is removed from our lives. This nation called, The United States of America, will not be able to stand much longer, because judgment is coming very soon because we have forgotten who we are in Christ and have gone after false gods and idols.

Just as Nebuchadnezzar built a monument to himself, we have built monuments to one another all across this nation. Many of us will take His name in vain one minutes and ask Him for protection the next.

Some will drop the F-bomb constantly, then ask for healing for their body. God is not looking for wishy washy people. He is looking for those who will stand and fight the good fight of faith. Those who can stand the tests of time and endure to the end, those are the ones who will be saved.

“The precious blood of Christ.” - 1Pe_1:19

Without the shedding of blood there is no remission. Remission of what? For something to go into remission means it is reversed. The wages of sin is death. Now with remission of sins by the precious blood of Jesus, death is reversed and life is given.

Now is the accepted time, now has the day of salvation come to you. I know some are backsliders and still some are still lost, but the same Word that keeps believers can convict the lost and the backslider alike. That word is the blood of Jesus can cleanse you and reverse the affects that death has upon your life.

From Nobody to Somebody

Gen_6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

Who was Noah? Was he a great man that everyone looked up to and revered? Noah was a "nobody" that was never heard about until the time that God is preparing to destroy the face of thee earth with a great flood. Why did God choose Noah to build the ark? Was there something special about Noah? Why didn't God choose someone else to build the ark?

Let's Look at some other "nobodies".

Gen_12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

Who was Abram? Was there something really special about him that God would call him out of all the people that were living at the time? Why didn't God call someone else out instead of Abram? There are many many others that have been called from being "nobody" to being somebody. The Bible illustrates one after another that shows us this.

Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Samson, Gideon, David, Solomon, were all "nobodies".

The disciples that Jesus called were "nobodies" also. Peter was a fisherman along with his brother Andrew. James and John the sons of Zebedee. Philip and Bartholomew. Matthew and James the son of Alphaeus. Simon the Canaanite and Judas Iscariot. Twelve nobodies that have not been heard of before have been called out by Jesus.

These "nobodies" went on to do mighty works for the Lord in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They went so far not only as to spread the Gospel, but most of them also died in service for the Lord.

These are only a few of the "nobodies" mentioned in God's Word. There is one "nobody" that is mentioned very little but the work that he did was one of the greatest works that a man could be called to do.

Mat_27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

Mar_15:21 And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.

Luk_23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

Seems rather simple doesn't it. This man Simon had to carry the cross of Jesus. Doesn't look like much of a work on the surface does it. But think deeply about this. Was it only a cross of wood that Simon had to carry? Is this all we have to say about this man? Let's go back in time to the Old Testament for a bit.

Lev_4:7 And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Part of the blood of the sacrifice is put onto the horns of the altar. The horns of the Altar had a significant purpose. The blood was put on the horns of the Altar. The horns also held the sacrifice on the Altar to keep it from sliding off.

Now when Simon the Cyrenian carried the cross of Jesus he carried the Altar of the sacrifice. Jesus was the sacrifice for the sins of the world and the nails were the horns of the Altar that held Him in place top keep Him from sliding off the Altar. Simon the Cyrenian went from being nobody to being somebody. Why was it Simon that had to carry the cross? Surely God could have called out anyone to do this small task. God chooses whom He will.

I once was a "nobody". Who has God called? God has called everyone to repentance.

2Pe_3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Why don't you think about it? Meditate upon the fact that God has called you, a "nobody", to be somebody. I know that I have many faults, but I also know who I am in Christ. I used to be a "nobody", but now I am somebody in Jesus Christ. You have the opportunity right now to become somebody. Will you let this moment slip by? Will you let the devil talk you out of the greatest blessing anyone can receive? Jesus waits for you with arms open wide. He loves you so much that the nails weren't really needed to hold Him on the cross. His love for you held Him there.

Pride

Pro_16:18  Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

When pride takes over a person's spirit, they put themselves above God and His law.  They are essentially saying, I am better than God.

This is what happened to Lucifer.  Originally he was a light bearer in the Heavens but when pride rose up in him, he changed into a different creature.  No longer does he praise God.  No more worship of the Lord Jesus Christ.  He is lost forever with no hope of redemption.

Pride destroys and pulls everyone it can get hold of down with it.  The LGBT movement is called pride for a reason.  They are proud of their lives and the way they do the things they do.

They believe they are right but God shows them to be lacking.  Pride goes before destruction.  Destruction is coming and is already here.

"Bell and Weinberg reported evidence of widespread sexual compulsion among homosexual men. 83% of the homosexual men surveyed estimated they had had sex with 50 or more partners in their lifetime, 43% estimated they had sex with 500 or more partners; 28% with 1,000 or more partners. Reference - Bell and Weinberg p 308"

http://exodusglobalalliance.org/ishomosexualityhealthyp60.php

No one can make me believe it is about love.  It is and always has been about sex.

I am here to tell you, it is not too late.  Jesus died for your sins as much as He did mine.  There is not a single sin that He did not die for.

Many want to believe God is love, and He is.  He is also a just God, full of righteousness.  Judgment is coming and is here already.  Do you want to be found lacking?  Do you want to be separated from Him for all eternity?  You don't have to be.  he loves you more than you will ever know.  Repent and give yourself to God and accept His Grace and Mercy.

Independence Day

In a few days, we will be celebrating the birth of the United States of America.  Men and women have fought and died for the freedoms that we enjoy.  Contrary to popular belief, the Founding Fathers of this nation founded it upon Christian Principles.

You can find quote upon quote by searching Google.  The mention of God was not something to be ashamed of then and even today, should not be ashamed of.  Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you."  Who wants Jesus to be ashamed of them?

The freedoms we enjoy right now are under attack.  The enemy has come in like a lion seeking whom he may devour.  The passing of laws that legalize sin will destroy a nation.  Not only laws but idols also.

This nation is on a downward spiral but those whose hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ, will be spared from the wrath to come.  Judgment has come to the USA.  We have been found lacking.  Repent now before it is too late.  Let the Lord Jesus Christ save you from your sins and the death that comes, for the wages of sin is death.

I know many will not read through all of this without rolling their eyes.  Some will think I am full of delusion but that's OK.  I still love you but even more importantly, Jesus loves you.

As the preacher said a few days ago, first there is the lie.   At first the lie feels good but eventually, you want to get away from it.  The person who believes the lie, will fall deeper and deeper into sin.

Finally, no matter what someone might say, no one wants to hear those three words at the judgment seat of God, "Depart from me."  Hell is not a party place but I am positive many are praying there and seeking repentance but finding none.  Once there, it is too late.

Just as the rich man lifted up his eyes in hell, many others will be there before you finish reading this.  He wanted Abraham to send Lazarus back to warn his brothers to not come there.  Abraham proclaimed that even though one  would come back from the dead, they would not believe it.  Jesus Christ proved it.  He is the first and the last.

From Nobody to Somebody

Gen_6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

Who was Noah? Was he a great man that everyone looked up to and revered? Noah was a "nobody" that was never heard about until the time that God is preparing to destroy the face of thee earth with a great flood. Why did God choose Noah to build the ark? Was there something special about Noah? Why didn't God choose someone else to build the ark?

Let's Look at some other "nobodies".

Gen_12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

Who was Abram? Was there something really special about him that God would call him out of all the people that were living at the time? Why didn't God call someone else out instead of Abram? There are many many others that have been called from being "nobody" to being somebody. The Bible illustrates one after another that shows us this.

Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Samson, Gideon, David, Solomon, were all "nobodies".

The disciples that Jesus called were "nobodies" also. Peter was a fisherman along with his brother Andrew. James and John the sons of Zebedee. Philip and Bartholomew. Matthew and James the son of Alphaeus. Simon the Canaanite and Judas Iscariot. Twelve nobodies that have not been heard of before have been called out by Jesus.

These "nobodies" went on to do mighty works for the Lord in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They went so far not only as to spread the Gospel, but most of them also died in service for the Lord.

These are only a few of the "nobodies" mentioned in God's Word. There is one "nobody" that is mentioned very little but the work that he did was one of the greatest works that a man could be called to do.

Mat_27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

Mar_15:21 And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.

Luk_23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

Seems rather simple doesn't it. This man Simon had to carry the cross of Jesus. Doesn't look like much of a work on the surface does it. But think deeply about this. Was it only a cross of wood that Simon had to carry? Is this all we have to say about this man? Let's go back in time to the Old Testament for a bit.

Lev_4:7 And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Part of the blood of the sacrifice is put onto the horns of the altar. The horns of the Altar had a significant purpose. The blood was put on the horns of the Altar. The horns also held the sacrifice on the Altar to keep it from sliding off.

Now when Simon the Cyrenian carried the cross of Jesus he carried the Altar of the sacrifice. Jesus was the sacrifice for the sins of the world and the nails were the horns of the Altar that held Him in place top keep Him from sliding off the Altar. Simon the Cyrenian went from being nobody to being somebody. Why was it Simon that had to carry the cross? Surely God could have called out anyone to do this small task. God chooses whom He will.

I once was a "nobody". Who has God called? God has called everyone to repentance.

2Pe_3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Why don't you think about it? Meditate upon the fact that God has called you, a "nobody", to be somebody. I know that I have many faults, but I also know who I am in Christ. I used to be a "nobody", but now I am somebody in Jesus Christ. You have the opportunity right now to become somebody. Will you let this moment slip by? Will you let the devil talk you out of the greatest blessing anyone can receive? Jesus waits for you with arms open wide. He loves you so much that the nails weren't really needed to hold Him on the cross. His love for you held Him there.

Jesus Christ

Jesus has been discussed, spoken about, sung about, poems have been written about Him. He was beaten, hung on a cross and died there. He was buried and raised Himself from the dead on the third day. He ascended back to heaven on a cloud. We can tell people about Jesus until doomsday, but they will not receive Him until He is revealed to them. God always reveals.

Jesus asked Peter, "Who do people say that I am?" Peter said, "One of the prophets." Jesus then asked Peter, "Who do you think that I am?" Peter stated, "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God."Jesus replied to Peter, "Blessed are you Simon Son of Jonah for flesh and blood did not reveal this unto you  but my father who is in heaven revealed this to you."

It takes a personal revelation to meet Jesus. Each person will have Jesus revealed to them at some point in their lives. Then a change will take place in them. Some will accept and believe while others reject and get more vile.

End Times Dream

May 17, 2015 at approximately 5:30 AM,  I was awakened after having another dream.  In this dream there was fighting among people.  One group was trying to steal food from the other group.  There was one man in particular whom I shot at with my handgun 6 times.  Each time the bullets passed through him.  He could not be killed.

Re-posting after deleting the original.  The video below confirms what I got from my dream.

The food that one group had is the Word of God.  It is for those who believe in Jesus Christ as being the Savior of the world.  Those who do not have the Word are non-believers.  They are trying to take away our spiritual food, because they have none.  

The man I tried to kill, most likely, is the devil himself.  The slugs from my handgun have no effect on him at all.  Four times I shot him in the chest and two times in the head.  He kept coming.  

In Revelation, chapter 13, it is written that a beast will come to power and his power will be given to him by the dragon.  Many will marvel at the beast and worship the dragon saying, "Who is able to make war against the beast?" (paraphrased)  This beast will fight against believers and will be given the power to overcome them, but not all will fall.   

You see, this is where the Spirit comes in.  The gun I used to try and shoot that man in my dream, was a carnal weapon.  Carnal weapons have no affect on spiritual beings.  For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; 2nd Corinthians 10:4.  We must fight with the weapons God has given us for this is what He ordained for us.

As you can see in the video above, Christianity is under attack in the USA.  Evangelicals are considered radical, the AFA, (American Family Association), is considered a hate group much like the KKK, Black Panthers, Neo Nazis and the Nation of Islam.  Does anyone see the reasoning behind this?

Back to Revelation 13, verse 8 states, "And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world."  There will be some who refuse to bow to the beast and worship him.  These are the ones whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. 

We must plant our feet on the rock of ages.  A sure footing upon which to stand.  The enemy will come against us and if our feet (faith) are not sure, we will fall.  Do not trust in our own knowledge, but put our trust in the Lord. Proverbs 3:5.  This is how we can overcome the flood that will rage against us. 

Do not turn back, but keep pressing toward the mark of the high calling God has put upon you.  Strive for that crown of life that awaits at the end of this earthly life.