THE ARK OF GOD’S MEANS OF SAVING HUMANITY: JESUS

THE ARK OF GOD’S MEANS OF SAVING HUMANITY: JESUS IS THE ULTIMATE ARK

Ark: It is a vessel or sanctuary that is used to serve as protection against that which will cause harm or extinction.

In the Bible God told Noah to build an ark (it was more than a boat or a ship because of its greater purpose) to save his family and two of every kind of animal (seven of the clean), from the Flood; saving man and beast (His creation) from extinction. (Genesis 6:5-7, 12, 17-19 5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. 17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. 18 But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee. 19 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female). In today’s world it is steadily getting to the point of total corruption. But in our case, we have been given the ultimate ark, our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We are led, by the Holy Spirit, from God, in Jesus’ name, to arks every day, to keep us safe and secure from dangers and harm: these are also places to go to be restored, regroup, regenerate, and rejuvenate.

In this world we may be floating down the river filled with dangers and snares but like Moses and Noah, God will keep us (in the cradle of His love and under the protection of His wings) in the arks which He has prepared for us, when we put all of our hope, trust, faith, and belief in Him; in Jesus’ name. When you think about God’s goodness and seek Him continually you will know that these arks are not only protection against the physical, but also spiritual things that are unseen, yet will cause us harm. (Psalm 91:3-7 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee).

God put Moses, as a baby, in an ark of reed and floated Him down the Nile (infested with crocodiles and all sorts of danger) to save his people. He gave Noah a large flat-bottom boat, (large enough to include what He would need to restart) to float atop of the flood, which He Himself caused, to save humanity and all His other creation, from extinction. Both arks represent the same thing — God’s love for and means of saving humanity. Noah’s ark saved a righteous family from God’s judgment on humanity and helped the human race to continue. Moses’ ark saved the man who would lead a nation to safety (find sanctuary) after God’s judgment on Egypt. In either case we were saved and are still being saved by the arks God gives us on a day-to-day basis. He sends a friend or stranger to encourage you when you feel like giving up; He keep you from danger or harm by delaying you one or two minutes; He provide money for food out of nowhere; He comforts us through our pray and praise; He heals our bodies, mind, and soul; He hears and is faithful to come (in His time) when we call. These are just a few examples of God’s ever-present arks; the most important one of all (that really matters) is the one we have in Christ. Because of this One (Him) Who is the basis for and is the encapsulating boundary, where all the other arks come from; giving us the right to experience the safety of God’s love.

As we experience the tides of living, the ups and downs of life, when we put our trust in Him, God will supply all of our needs. (Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus). He will send us arks (sanctuaries) for any form of help that we need: loneliness, anger, sickness, feeling of guilt or shame, confusion, and so many more seasons, that we go through, by our own doing or that which man contributes to. All we need to do is remain steady in God’s word, so that we can walk in His way, thus doing His will. Because both physical arks (referenced in the Bible) are about salvation, saving those God loves; there are so many that are not seen as arks but in the spiritual way they are just that; sanctuaries, given every day, to save us from that which will harm or destroy us. They are life preservers for all who choose to climb on board. It is the decision (to seek, find, and recognize your many arks), which will lead not only you but the world to the ultimate ark, the Cross. Jesus died on the cross, which represents our place of saving grace, sanctuary, a place to go to find help, wholeness, and happiness, for the ones today, who are struggling so hard to stay afloat, but are sinking in a sea of sin. Sons and daughters of the One and Only True God, hold on; recognizing Jesus as the Ark of safety for all humanity! He will get you through to the other side, if you continue to hold on to Jesus’ hand (Who is the ultimate Ark; The One who has all power to protect and save you) where life everlasting awaits you. So, wake up and become aware of the saving mercy and grace of our Father.  Because through it all, God always sends an ark to save you from drowning (save His creation from total and complete destruction). You just have to stay in His will, through the study of His word, and walk in His way. So, be alert to the prompting of the Holy Spirit in order to see the arks, sent to save you, and climb aboard. GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

JESUS IS THE HOPE FOR THE WORLD

JESUS IS THE HOPE FOR YOURS AND OTHERS LIFE, EVERY DAY.

With the dawning of a new day should come new hope, dreams, and goals for your life. You are to be excited about seeing a new day and given a chance to do something extraordinary for God, work toward a goal of yours, and being a righteous servant to others; it becomes an all-inclusive hope, when you think about it: this hope should be in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. Not in man nor ourselves which can be fake, feigned, or false but one resting upon the only one who can make it a reality and keep it steady, widening our strides as we learn to walk circumspectly with the LORD, through Jesus.  

In our society today, in order for us to fulfill a dream or realize a goal, we think that we must give in to the whims and demands of this world, but we don’t. The only true requirement to a prosperous life (spiritual and natural) life is to wait on and put your hope in God, praising and glorifying His Holy Name because He is the firm foundation on which we stand. Our hope and trust should be placed firmly in the One who has all power in His hand, which is God; we are privy to it (His grace and mercy) through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. (Psalm 42:11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalm 33:20-22 20 Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield. 21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. 22 Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee).

We need to stop thinking that man has the rein over our lives because he doesn’t. All that we are and hope for is within our God, YHWH, through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus’ hands. Therefore, you do not put your trust in presidents, kings, or any mortal men because they cannot save you. They are human, like us all. They put their pants on, one leg at a time as you and I do. They are not immortal, and their spirit leaves them when they die; and return to the dust from which they came. Just like all men, when the kings, princes, men of “power”, and all others who think they are in charge, life ends, every thought, plan, or goal comes to and end at that very hour. But the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them, our LORD, God, who remains faithful forever and ever will always be by our side. We find that as we put our hope in Him, His name, we are capable of doing great and amazing things. Psalm 118:8-17 8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. 10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them. 11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. 12 They compassed me about like bees: they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.

Most are afraid of what man can do to them if they do not perform as little monkeys, in their circus, they call life. It is with this train of thought that men have become possessions of the system rather that citizens of God’s world; not realizing that man can only do what God allows. It is with hope in Him, faith in Him, and trust in Him that we become conquers and not defeated by the enemy. Remember, it is better to put our hope and trust in God, in Jesus’ name, because the only true harm, man can do is killed the body, which is nothing compared to losing your soul. Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

One of “The Child of God’s” greatest commission is to spread the gospel of hope; sharing love, trust, and faith in God through the teachings of Jesus Christ. You cannot make them accept Jesus, but you can give them what they need, (through allowing your light of hope shine in their presence and dropping a seed on the ground of a heart partially opened) to those who are willing to listen but do not necessarily desire to come to Jesus now – by using positive speech, have righteous intentions, and sending up a prayer or two, in our Lord Jesus’ name. This gesture of love and compassion always helps bring about new hope and new life into discouraging, disappointing, or a dying situation. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 14 The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. 15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. 16 The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

You are the initiator of your hopes and dreams; God, through Jesus, is the catalyst from which they spring, the maintainer from which they remain steady, and the sustainer from which they keep going.  So, even though we have hope, trust, faith, and love moving us forward (to our great reward) it is up to you to go to God with your petition of life, lay it at His feet and ask Him to help you. He told us to ask, and we will receive it (we must study His Word, stay in His Will, and Walk in His Way). We will trip and fall sometimes, but we don’t stay down. Because no matter how many times they are tripped, the righteousness of God, will not stay down long; they will soon get back up on their feet, with the help of God, in the name of Jesus and keep pressing toward our reward; the wicked stay in their mess, ending up looking up at God’s people who they persecuted and knocked down.  Proverbs 24 16 16 The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.

So, in this chaotic world today, we must trust our God, YHWH, God above all gods, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name for our abundant and joyful life. We must come with great expectations, with ears, mind, eyes, hearts, and hands wide open – ready to hear, understand, see, and receive what God has for us. And as we are expecting, we need to be open to change. Because with hope, comes the change needed for it to be fulfilled. With love and true hope, we are to accept that which causes us to be filled to the brim with hope and the things all around us, that are going to change; nothing remains the same but YHWH, God, Who is our Hope. Our change is meant to be the best for us – creating in us a clean heart, one worthy of God’s faithful love. It is used to remove all negative, sinful things in our lives so that hope will thrive. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

IN YOUR MIDNIGHT HOUR WHEN EVIL IS ALL AROUND: KNOW THAT GOD’S GOT YOU

IN YOUR MIDNIGHT HOUR WHEN EVIL IS ALL AROUND WHAT DO YOU DO? DO YOU SIT, WHINE, AND COMPLAIN OR DO YOU CALL ON THE GOOD LORD TO HELP YOU THROUGH?

The Midnight hour is between 12:00am – 3:00am (known to be the most spiritually active period of the day) as far as time of day is concern. But as far as your life is concern it is the seasons in your life when you give your life to Christ and when you begin experiencing all sorts of negative, evil, and ungodly advances, from the evil one, to distract you from God. It is at this time, in your life, that dreams, revelations, attacks, and visitations from the spirit world (both by angels and demonic powers) often come especially when you are sleeping in the Word of God and not aware of what is going on. This is the time when a firm grip of the Master’s hand is vital to your outcome; not letting go no matter what. Because He is the only One who can help you into the Light of day. (Isaiah 41:13 13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee). (Romans 8:38-39 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord).

What do you do at your midnight hour? When evil is attacking you from every side – spiritually, mentally, and physically. You want to pray but can’t seem to find the words to say. You want to love, have compassion, give generously, and acknowledge others in their plight but there is this hold on you, that won’t let you go. You are torn between continuing to believe in the glorious and wonderful workings and promises of God, the Father, through God, Jesus, the Son and giving up to make it feel easier to the flesh (it maybe for a while but eventually you will sink down into the lowest pit of hell because the devil has you and do not need to work on you anymore). All attempts, to do the righteous thing, when you are in your midnight hour, seems to be for naught so what do you do? You follow Jesus! (John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life).

Well, you look up, pray, praise, and center all your hope, trust, belief, and focus on the Master, Jesus Christ. Because He is the only one to bring us through the dark patches in our life. When we look through the eyes of Jesus our Christ and know that God, the Father, is the one and only God, then we will see that we are already standing in the middle of our answer, we only need to activate our faith. Take time to examine your situation. Stop and think about who or what you have been entertaining. When you think of what is trying to bring you to ruin (whether physically or spiritually), with the help of the Good Lord you will get a perspective of what you should do. Think on this truth. First, we must believe, hope, and trust in God, in Jesus’ name, removing all ungodly thoughts and replacing with good and godly ones (this won’t be easy but with the Lord’s help, most definitely can be done). We must then charge our own selves to be rooted in our commitment and conviction to walk in faith, braving all the dark hours, which come before the Light; knowing that Jesus is our Lord and Saviour. His Light and through Him we can and will do all things necessary for our physical, mental, and spiritual growth. (Isaiah 60:1 60 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you).

A man or the evil one is limited to what they can do to you. Only when you relinquish your power over to them, are they capable of manipulating and causing harm to you. Until then they are powerless against you. But through the Son, who is the Word, that shines so bright in the darkness, we see what is meant for us to bring us through our midnight hours. And when we are in these hours, our moans and groans become our words, interpreted to God, in Jesus’ name. So, fix your eyes on the One who truly loves and care for you no matter what you are going through. Give Him your mind, ears, heart, and soul and He will strengthen guide, and keep you in the Light of His Love, through all your trials, tests, troubles, and tribulations; your midnight hours.

So, to maintain your righteousness, in your midnight hours, become a selfish child of God and look to Him for the relief and release you need; stay in His will. And you will always see the revelations of His Son, our Lord and Saviour’s ability to dissolve the darkness and make the condition bright. Praise Him no matter what so that He will enter your seasons of darkness, break the chains that want to bind you, and set you free. Pray and ask the Lord, God to steady your heart, mind, and soul: to rock you in His cradle of love all day long. And remember this, that when everyone else is sleeping (at the midnight hour) God is wide awake, He never sleeps, you can rest assured that you can count on Him. So, stop having a meltdown and know that God, through Jesus and the Holy Spirit got you. (Psalm 121:2-4 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep).

Acts 16:25-26 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

Psalms 119:62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Amen.

THE ROAD TO ETERNAL SALVATION IS LONG AND HARD

THE ROAD OF A CHILD OF GOD IS LONG AND HARD, WITH MANY OBSTACLES AND WOULD BE HINDERANCES THAT ARE ENCOUNTERED ALONG THE WAY. BUT GOD KNOWS YOUR HEART AND HAS DESIGNED YOUR PATH; ONE WHICH INCLUDES EVERY TRIAL, TROUBLE, TEST, TRIBULATION, AND HOW TO OVERCOME EVERYONE OF THEM. IN ORDER FOR US TO MAINTAIN A STRONG AND STEADY STRIDE, WE MUST UNDERSTAND HIS WORD, STAY IN HIS WILL, AND WALK IN HIS WAY: YOU WILL BE OKAY. (Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul).

The road of a child of God, (as they progress through the maturity of their faith) seems to get longer, rougher, and harder. Trials, troubles, and tribulations just don’t want to let up. They are around every corner, in front, and on either side; they come from places you would never think of. This is especially true when it comes to those close to you (family and friend) and the everyday involvements which you use to help you survive (church, job, school). When faced with trials, troubles, tests, and tribulations, (those things we encounter, all through life, which challenges us and makes our road rough) we need to take a knee and look up – not down or around and say “But God’s will be done.” Find scriptures in “The BOOK” to reference your particular storm and ask YHWH, God, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name to help. He may not (most likely) get rid of all our problem(s), (some are used to prove us) but He will surely see you through them. He will pick you up, dust you off (forgive you), turn you around (renew your direction), and place your feet on solid ground toward righteousness and steady us as we walk along His way. Even though the road gets rough and at times your way seems so cloudy it is hard for you to see God’s goodness, stay true. He will give you a new outlook on life and the noise that comes out of your mouth will be one that is melodic and beautiful to His ears because He has given you a brand-new song to sing. And you will give a brand-new praise to the One who brought you through and Who will sustain you. (Psalm 40:1-3 40 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord).

We should have established the fact that there is no one who can see your picture which YHWH, God, has placed in front of you. In knowing this, we know not to get caught up in worldly stupidity. But become committed and continue in God’s way.  So, when people show their concern or indifference it is good, but it is not such that should cause you to sway from the Word; in essence their opinion (especially if contradictory to the Word) does not matter. Be extra careful when everyone you meet thinks highly of you because to please the masses you will need to fall to the level of the world; that is the last thing you would want to do. So, think of other people’s opinion of you in this regard, it is your life, your relationship, and your reward; as far as anyone else’s opinion, it is not wrong to seek the opinion of one who shares the same love you have for our Father. But for those who put their opinion before God, you can take it with a grain of salt or a pinch of pepper, either way it still boils down to whether or not you are in God’s will. And always consider, every day, yourself, whether you are consistent with the will of God. Because regardless of our station in life, God is the one in the end of it all, Who will judge and is judging all we do, so all the what we do in the form of our service is really for Him. This, my fellow saints, is staying on the highroad, which is the road of God – the one where, putting true and loving effort in your service for Him will cause all to work out for your good. Even when you fall (no matter how many times) get up again, put and keep your faith and trust in Him. (Proverbs 29:25-26 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. Ephesians 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; Mark 12:14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Luke 6:26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets).

Don’t be worried about those things that you cannot change but change the things God, through Jesus, has given you the power to do so (your mind, how you view things, how to live, breath, and walk in Jesus’ way (loving, kind, truthful, sure-footed in The Word, all the godly fruit of the spirit). (Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law). When you allow the devil to be your constant companion and are led by your flesh (anger, hat, lies, backbiting, fear – all the ungodly fruit of the spirit), your life will continue to be distorted, rocky, and hard to maneuver through, as you give in to the challenges. (Galatians 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God). Thus, releasing all hopes of happiness. But God can release us from all the negative, hurtful, etc., stuff that goes on in our life, if He so desires and if we are willing to open up and let Him in our lives. God will test you but He will also keep temptation from overwhelming you when it come; and it will come. (Revelation 3:10 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth).

You see, there are actions we must take to correct self in order to stay fit to fight and stay on the high road and live up to God’s intended purpose for us. The test God put before us is to see how we respond. Will it with faithfulness or through their own wisdom act out in disobedience. Never will He test us out of condemnation or anger. Because what He is desiring to do is pull out of us all the negative and open our eyes to the hindrances confronting us, on our road of life, and get us to see the TRUTH; to be condemning and angry will defeat the purpose of Him testing us; the harder the test, the higher we climb. And know this that when God is testing you, you will know it is a test from Him (might not be at the onset, but in the middle or even when you are at the end; but you will know) because if the end result is one of growth, that’s the indication it is from the Father. But if you remain in the same position or fork on the road of that situation or circumstance, then you will get the privilege of taking it again and again until you pass. So, understand this, that when you fail (Lord help us), God is not punishing you but showing you what needs to get out of His way (hate, anger, the flesh, period) or what we need to get more of (love, kindness, generosity, compassion) so He can give you a passing grade. God is so faithful and because of His Son, our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, He will always, when you ask Him, give you more times to take, over and over, – that segment which needs to be strengthen in or released out of your life. Now that’s true, faithful, love from our Father Who is in heaven looking down and loving us in spite of ourselves. (Revelation 3:10, Genesis 22:1 22 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. Psalm 66:10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried), Zachariah 13:9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God). Once you have determined yourself to become a child of YHWH, God in Yashuah, Jesus’ name, stay committed (even when you fall) get up (this is the part we have the problem with) continue in love while you construct your life to become a sample of our Lord Jesus.  And then, very important, tether yourself to the hem of His garment, hold on tight and don’t let go.  A change is coming, and it is coming real soon, one that you have been praying and hoping for, in Jesus’ name.  Who better can you ask to be your running mate in this race called life; on a road that is full of stumbling blocks, to get you to fail. But God says you have been faithful all these years and He has never failed you yet so what makes you think He will now. Your road to salvation is going to be rough but walking, jogging, running along it with Jesus is so worth it. GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

HEAR, UNDERSTAND, RECEIVE, AND SEE GOD’S WORD IN ACTION – IN TODAY’S WORLD

OUR LIVES WILL BE CHANGED WHEN WE LEARN TO HEAR, UNDERSTAND, RECEIVE, AND SEE GOD’S WORD IN ACTION IN TODAY’S WORLD. HOW AMAZING IT IS TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO LISTEN TO IT BY WAY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Matthew 13:15 For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’ 16But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.

We thank YHWH, God, in Yashuah’s, Jesus’ name for ears that listen to hear the Word, a mind to know and understand the Word, a heart to receive the Word, and eyes to see the results of God’s Word, Jesus, wrapped in His Love, our Lord and Savior’s, and His wonderous working power.

It is with a great sense of servitude that I write on this subject as often as I can. There is a great need for all of us to become totally connected to YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus, today more than ever by listening to the Holy Spirit whom Jesus sent after He left; the world has set itself on a course of self-serving selfishness that has become a playground for evil and garden of sinful growth; leading to our own destruction. We must get back on the righteous track, following the narrow path, forsaking the wide one. (Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it).

So, the subject of hearing, understanding, receiving, and seeing God’s Word (Jesus) is one that needs to be presented, reiterated, dissected, and discussed again and again, in order to get the full message of Jesus Christ. Because He is our only way to salvation, and it is He, Whom God sent to fulfill this charge for us. Whose name we are to call on, the example we are to follow. He is to be heard, understood, received, and seen by all who will – come to Christ.

But our hearing becomes clouded, dull, and obstructed due to so many noises and from so much information and misinformation (the loudest), coming at us all at once. Then it comes down to the fact that if we are not grounded in Jesus, reading, meditating, forgiving, and practicing to love, and help others, most people have a hard time distinguishing one from the other; hearing and distinguishing what is truth (right, looking at it as God looks at it) or what is a lie (wrong, preferring it over the truth; looking at it the way Satan wants you to see it). This is where the need for us to be able to hear, understand, receive, speak, and see what The Word, Jesus would do, how He would act upon or react to any given instances. (1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps). (Philippians 2:3-5 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,)

We all want to have the easiest and most enjoyable life possible, while here on earth. Therefore, we must strive toward the understanding of God’s Word (Jesus). But our bad habit of getting a wrong answer out of the right message and a right answer (for yourself) out of the wrong message has become a big problem. This is called misunderstanding; it is your perception, not God’s– one’s way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression one set upon a certain circumstance or situation and produce a self-induced outcome. This type of thinking is what you, not God, perceives it to be, which usually does not mean it is what it is supposed to be: we must always go to God, in Jesus’ name, to be able to discern what is lovely and true. (John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come). (Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart).

For instance, getting the wrong answer from the right message: when you tell someone that the Bible says thus and so, the first thing people think is that being a child of God means your life becomes dull and lifeless; they automatically begin to deduce and impart what the world is saying about it and if left uncheck it becomes their reality. When scripture says to delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart it does not mean to just read and know but to understand, do and act upon what you’ve read. Because Satan is attacking the mind on every front and will use any means necessary (as simple as distorting the Word) to get what he desires, total chaos. It is on the contrary, that your life becomes dull and lifeless, but the total opposite; you become full of life with a mind to think for yourself on the good things of life, as God leads you. (Psalm 37:4-6 4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday).

Usually, we are told by those who do not know God nor His Son, our Saviour, and wish no one else get to know Him but feel the need for us to follow them and continue in the world, lost and at the mercy of their sin. But when we set our mind on Jesus and follow after the understanding of His way we will receive the true meaning of love, joy, peace, and happiness: life, which is to know God as he really is, to enjoy him and be eternally grateful for all that he is for us in Christ. It is time for us, as His servants to become His stars, reflecting in this dark world, the light that He has shown to us when Christ, His Son, the true Light, died for us, so that we might know, understand, and enjoy God. (John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly). (1 John 5:11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son). (John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life). (Matthew 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven).

 So, let us be clear on this one subject. There are no options to the way to eternity: JESUS IS IT! So, God deals with us in all sorts of ways, constantly testing and trying, to get us to understand His Word, hear His voice, receive His truths, see His revelations, and apply them to our lives today and for eternity. We are to believe and trust in Him while He keeps us sharp in His word to bring us up higher in His family. It requires our listening for and hearing God’s Word and completely opening up to Him, in Jesus’ name; allowing Him to flush out all the bondage materials, that have built up in us over the years through sin and evil deeds. It prepares us for and gives Him room so that He can start renewing and restoring us to a state of understanding, receptiveness, and the ability to see the fullness of His love. Then we will be able to learn to live righteously, according to our spiritual interpretation and not our fleshly one.  (John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life).

In conclusion, we must stop allowing the message of this world to lead us into thinking right is wrong and wrong is right – although that is exactly what is happening. In these days and times, more than ever before, we must surely watch for the creeping, subtle, and seemingly innocent evils of the world. And your prayer life should become hard and adamant, without ceasing. We must, every moment of the day or night, be steadfast in our minds and forgiving in our hearts with all diligence. It is with ears in tuned to God’s voice that we hear the truth. A truth that is so simple in its deliverance that we fail to see it. And when we do see and know it, we tend to add to it because we can’t believe it be so simple and straight forward; not exaggerated and over processed. It is with the hearing, understanding, receiving, seeing, and doing of the world that allows you to be aware of what is happening around you but do not get caught up in the evil and sinful ways of the world. (Proverbs 20:12-13 12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them. 13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread).

“It is with a mind stayed on Jesus that when we hear we understand what God has to say to us. It is with eyes of a child of God we are able to see His goodness. It is with an open and righteous heart we receive, do, and share what we have heard, seen, and understood.” GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY, NO FEAR.

Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

TO SUCCEED ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND WE MUST KEEP OUR FOCUS ON GOD: YOUR THOUGHTS WILL KEEP YOU ENSLAVED

IN ORDER TO SUCCEED ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND WE MUST KEEP OUR FOCUS ON GOD. YOUR THOUGHTS WILL KEEP YOU ENSLAVED BY FILLING YOUR MIND UP WITH UNNECESSARY AND UNIMPORTANT JUNK.

There have been days where as soon as I open my eyes, my mind starts wondering, thinking about all sorts of junk, things of little or no importance or necessity. At first, before I realized what would happen, I would entertain them; these thoughts that would only cause anger and frustration. I wondered why I always had this deep lull of feeling blue. But then I began to pray and ask God to show me what was the problem. And if He would not take it away to show, strengthen, and teach me how to deal with them. 

Well, first He told me (not audibly but impressionably) that it was my inability to think for myself but that I allow the enemy to control my thinking. He does this by interjecting thoughts in our mind that seem innocent enough, but they turn out to be ones that can destroy your life, if left unchecked. We check them through vigilant prayer, suppressing, and stop thinking about the negative worldly thoughts, and replacing them with good, righteous, encouraging ones.  You must not think the way the world thinks but make a thorough and dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of your way of thinking. We must always replace bad with good, or the evil ones will continue to bombard you and try and occupy this space. And even though God permits them to come, it is up to us to recognize that this is sometimes His will to know what good, acceptable, and perfect. (Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect). Trying and testing before complete transformation of our mind, is the t will of God. It will take a while to get them under control. Winning the battle of your mind is like riding a bike. At first you wobble and most time, fall off but with the help of our LORD it can be done. It is a daily effort, but so worth it!

Sure, it is going to be hard at first, to keep our mind stayed on the LORD. But with practice, perseverance, and patience as time goes on, it will become the best part of all of your efforts; thinking of what Jesus would think, do, or say at all times. We will not comply nor allow our minds to be slaves to our imaginations, raising ourselves above God or standing above others in some quality or prominent position in our mind. Nor should we entangle ourselves in thoughts which provoke and make us go against the knowledge of God. But with the help of God, in Jesus’ name, bring all evil and ill-willed thoughts unto the obedience of Christ. And possess the capability not to become subject to nor follow the rules, standards, or laws of this world but seek daily to stay in God’s will, walk in His way, through the wisdom and knowledge given in His word. You will then, be able to go against everything that sets itself up against that which is good because you have learned to bring your thoughts (which results in actions) under compliance with and submitted to God’s authority: obeying the teaching of Christ and not the gray matter we call the mind. (2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled). (2 Corinthians 10:5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,).

You are truly in God’s favor when you meet the lady called Wisdom. When you have sense to recognize it, it is she, that is needed to obtain all that God has for you and keep you steady during the process. And through her it is a vital responsibility of yours to keep a watch over your mind, at all times; the mind light fires or put them out. So, you see, in order for us to continue toward the completion of the life God has intended for us individually and collective and obtain peace, (have, and give a sense of happy satisfaction and enjoyment of long and prosperous life), spiritually and physically, we must change and manage our mind. And for those who witness our lives, we must exhibit righteous ways to them by coming up higher in God’s kingdom, with positive, loving, kind, and gentle actions that have been created in our mind. To do this we require a renewal of our mind; retrofitting it with God’s Word, Will, and Way regarding the way we think about things; circumstances, situations, trials, and troubles, and tribulations. God’s way of life makes for a happy one. (Proverbs 3:16-18 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her).

Every thought you and I have had ultimately led to actions, some may be righteous, but most are worldly. And because of this truth, there is no way we can fight the fight that is constantly going on in our mind alone; this is spiritual. We need the Big Gun for this battle (and all others) because we cannot do it on our own and get the best outcome. Because once Satan has built strong holds, it is going to be tough (not impossible) to move him out. That is why we must remain in constant contact with our Father, God, through our Lord, Jesus, while in the process of becoming. We must remain focused on Him through prayer, meditation, giving, practicing, and doing. Not only will we see the goodness of God by changing our way of thinking and fighting the good fight for the control of our mind, during this battle, but we will also become a witness and an anchor of help and hope to those around us; family, friend and even enemy. (Proverbs 16:31-33 31 Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown. 32 It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities. 33 People cast lots to learn God’s will, but God himself determines the answer.

Psalms 91:16 I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”)

There is still (no matter what is going on in the world today) so much life for you and me to experience as God has promised; live and work to do for the kingdom. It is up to the believer to take their mind off of the negative (the world gives) and entrust it to the positive in which YHWH God, through the blood of Yashuah, Jesus have given, and we will experience perfect peace; a peace that should not be possible but because you have put your hope and trust in God, it is so. (Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

PLEAD THE LAMB’S BLOOD ON EVERYTHING TO ACTIVATE THE CORRECTIONS DONE ON THE CROSS BY OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST

PLEAD THE LAMB’S BLOOD ON EVERYTHING TO ACTIVATE THE CORRECTIONS DONE ON THE CROSS BY OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST: IT IS FLOWING THROUGH YOUR VEINS. IT IS THE ANTIVENOM AGAINS SATAN.

Revelation 12:10-11 10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

When a person mistreats you and causes you harm by doing you terribly wrong, spiritually, mentally, or physically, be encouraged. I say person, because systems and society consist of and are made up of groups pf people.  It is the culmination of their collective agreement that generates the policy, procedures, and practices of these systems and society.  So, yes, when a person (or the collective) causes you undo physical harm, mental stress, or any other form of injustice, don’t get angry and try and get even, go to God, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name. It disgraces God when we do each other wrong; He made all of us. Jesus did not shed His blood for nothing on the cross but did so, so that we would have a full relationship with the Father and each other, thus an abundant life. (Proverbs 14:31 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor).

It is through the power of prayer and listening for His answer, we react to YHWH, God’s answer in the righteous way. When you become a child of the Most High God you can plead the Blood of The Lamb over any situation. The effects of our Saviour’s Blood have no limitations nor restrictions; it reaches up to the highest mountain of hurt, pain, malice, greed, hate, and harm. And it goes down to the deepest valley of loneliness, rejection, and despair. Sure, your heart may have been broken, your goals dashed (set new ones) against the rock of man’s ignorance, and the thought of the worlds greed and injustice hurt you to the extreme, you felt like giving up, but God, in His Son’s, our Saviour’s name and through His Blood, will never leave you to the outcome authored by man. And even if it is the worst thing, they could ever do to you; you give it to God and leave it alone; knowing that Jesus’ Blood has covered all sins. Hold on, God’s got it! (1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin).

Proverbs 14:31 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Romans 12:17-19 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Jesus’ blood has given all of us the strength to endure whatever comes our way.

Consider the scenario surrounding any derogatory situation brought on by your enemy. The person(s) undoubtedly does not know whose child you are and whose blood flows through your veins. His blood, Jesus, The Lamb of God, is the most potent and absolute destroyer of sins and evil committed against you. It will ruin, bring to naught, and annihilate any and all things that come against those who are trying to stay on the straight and narrow; the Word, Will, and Way of God. You only need to stand firm, trust, and believe. You see, once you gave your life to Christ, you stepped into a whole other dimension of life; one covered by the Blood of The Lamb, Yashuah, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, where love abounds and flows effortlessly, all things are possible, you are strong, you are confident, peace surpasses your understanding, you are redeemed, forgiven, bold in your spiritual walk, and healed, spiritually, mentally, and physically; all of these things are our gifts from God; we become a brand new creation, alive (where we were once dead) cleansed and made new by the Blood of Christ Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:17  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new).

So, do not worry or fear what man can do to you. Keep loving, serving, praying, giving, and praising our Father Who is in heaven. And make sure you do not try and retaliate and lose the connection between you and our Lord Jesus Christ. It is His Blood which has made it possible for us to continue on with strength, encouragement, hope, faith, and an enlightenment and understand the revelation of God’s Word.  Do not give up or into man’s ways so that the Blood can continue to flow through your veins. If we walk in The Light of Jesus everything will be alright. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus).

1 John 1:7. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

This is the reason we plead the Blood of Christ – so that we will gain the authority of what has already been done, through Jesus’ blood, on the cross. In reality we do not need to plead over and over, it is a statement of our faith. It activates the correction on the cross, in our lives, which has been done in its finality and there is no need to do it again; the pain and punishment have been purchased by our Lord and Saviour; now let us act like it. We need only, put our trust, hope, and belief in the One who calmed the raging sea, who healed the sick, and raised the dead, and set all of us captives free.  God is so good!!!

Luke 10:19 “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing [no-thing] will injure you.”

1 Peter 1:18-19 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR

A CHILD IS BORN, UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN – Isaiah 9:6

A CHILD IS BORN, UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN – HE CAME; HE DIED; HE ROSE; HE CONQUERED: THE SIN-BEARING SERVANT WHO CAME TO SAVE US FROM OURSELVES

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

The gift which YHWH, God, has given us cannot be duplicated nor matched in any way. He gave us His only child, His Son who, even though God Himself, was sent to earth to save the world; to, (for those who will come), stand in the balance, as a filter, so that the Father will hear our cry and forgive our sins.  There is no doubt that He is called Wonderful – an inspiring delight, a true pleasure to be in the company of, One who is admired, honored, and glorified. He is extremely good to the point of perfection. His marvelous light radiates love, joy, peace, and prosperity for all who call His name and commit themselves to God. He is the ultimate Counsellor – assisting us in all things when we bring it to Him in prayer; advising us on how to live this life, in a righteous manner; supporting and mentoring us when we do not know the way and are too weak to stand and face the trials, troubles, and tribulations. He gives us guidance in every area of our life, whether it is spiritual, personal, social, or psychological.

When we think of Jesus, we think of Him as “The mighty God”, One whose life was given to save the whole world; it takes a mighty person to be able to do this and He did. His reign has no end, and He and all His love, mercy, grace, truth, goodness, and faithfulness will last forever (unlike man which is for but a little while). And for the peace which surpasses all understanding, He is the Prince Who holds it in His hands; we only but ask to receive.

For those who truly believe in the name of Jesus and profess to His righteousness, (seeking to become His servants of the word) will the LORD, our God reveal Him to you. He will unveil your mind so that you will receive the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of His Word (Jesus); causing us to walk in His Way and do His Will. Let’s begin from the beginning.

 Isaiah 53:1-12

1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?

Jesus grew up as all children do (plus the anointing). But He was not given the realization of who He really was until He was a teen. So, even though His knowledge of who He was and what exactly His purpose was, was kept from Him, He continue to grow in God’s grace; obtaining wisdom (which He already had) needed to be an example, through His teaching, to the world. And although He was/is God’s only Son, YAH did not make Him out to be the most beautiful or desired person to look at. Instead, it was just the opposite, His appearance was made to be ordinary secondary to His cause; the least desired to be gazed upon as a person: But God had a plan for His lack of beauty; focusing on His commission not His outward appearance (that is another story). You see, when man see the outside of a person, they get caught up on this and lose sight of the real reason.

2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

During His time on earth, men, because of their sinful nature, was always trying to put Jesus to shame. They ridiculed, rejected, and despised Him; dismissed Him as inadequate, inappropriate, to be the Son of God. But deep down in their stony hearts they knew He was the Son of God. Because of all the negativity He had to bear, He was guided, strengthened, and sheltered by The Father. And since He would be the One and only way to salvation His story would be the first and last of its kind. He was full of sorrow and familiar with a mixture of divine indignation against sin and yet a heartfelt anguish concerning the plight of his creation, not for Himself but for the world. Although He showed no hatred nor judgement toward men, He was despised and was looked upon as one not to regard as honorable or valuable, but a lowly carpenter Son; instead of the God, He is.

3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

It may be argued that Jesus is just another prophet who came to preach the gospel, but this is not so. Jesus is God’s only Son, Who came with one purpose, to give us salvation by setting us free from sin. He has carried all of our burdens and experiences of coping with the ultimate loss (that which accompany any event that disrupts or challenges our sense of normalcy or ourselves); the loss of connections between us and God which define us as His children. Grief is a deep and poignant emotional distress, yet Christ, our Lord and Saviour, took it with Him to the cross for us, along with all of our sorrows so we would have the life YHWH God intended us to have; wonderful, abundant, joyful, loving, kind. But at the same time, due to ignorance, the ones who did not and still don’t know Him, were in high regards of His punishment by God, and highly favorable of Jesus being beaten, given stripes; the state of being in pain. Mind you that this is the pain we would have had to suffer if not for our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah, Jesus, Christ. And we would fail miserably.

4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

Jesus was wounded for our willful breaking or violating God’s laws, civil or moral. He had to pass over and beyond man’s understanding for the rule prescribed as the limit of His duty. He was bruised for our sins. The rebuke for our making a mistake was given to Him so that we would be able to be forgiven by God and find peace in a purposeful life. And with every one of the awful lashings upon Jesus’ back was the assurance of us being made whole; healed mind, body, heart, and soul.

5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Every one of us have sin and gone in the opposite direction of what YHWH, God has intended for us to go. We have set our sights on the things that pleases us and man rather than God. So, because we have taken these detours and the fact that God is a loving and faithful Father, who did not want to see the total annihilation of His creation, He, from before time, set in place a solution to our ignorance. He sent His Son (One and only) to reveal, uncover, expose (for righteousness’ sake) His truth, and take all of our sinful and evil ways upon Him; through Him we have been and are justified.

6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Unlike most of us today, Jesus withstood the malicious, unjust, harsh, and authoritarian treatment exercise of power over Him, for God’s sake. Jesus did not rebuke or try to get His tormenters back. We, on the other hand, would text, tweet, Instagram it, put it on Facebook for the world to see. As a matter of fact, we would (and do) seek out whatever form of communication we can find to let our plight be known. But Jesus, meek, mild, and Holy did not say a word, even in His defense. He went before His accusers anointed and protected by His Father (and ours), YHWH, God.

7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

In disregard for Himself, and to fulfil the Master’s will (save our sin-sick souls) He allowed Himself to be extracted and remove from His position, as God. Yet knowing a Saviour was to come, no one protested the treatment He received. And because of a lack of knowledge, He was deemed useless by man, and they tried to sever His ties with the living by crucifying Him. Yet He took the punishment for our breaking and violating, God’s moral law. Jesus did not have to do this but for love and our redemption, He did.

8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.

Jesus accepted what was done to Him, allowing Himself to be classified as wicked, (even though He is the epidemy of pure perfection) and grouped with those who chose wealth over God, in His death, to finish what was started before time begin. He did not display any act of physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill, nor did He speak evil of His imprisoners.

9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

Because of us, God’s creation, and the surety of His decision, He found great gratification in having His only Son suffer considerable pain and grief to bridge the gap of damnation and to save our eternal soul by covering our sin with His blood that was shed. In His unselfish act, He caused our days to be lengthen in time and extended the duration of life and all that we are to experience will become a revelation to us and all that we touch, in the name of God’s Son, our Saviour, shall prosper, spiritual, physical, and mental.

10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

God looked upon Jesus’ suffering as a satisfactory work, done to pardon and clear us from guilt. Jesus, our Lord, and Saviour went to the cross to absolve and acquit us from guilt and merited punishment. His stripes, that He took for us, were accepted by His Father, our God, and He, deemed righteous, holding Him in esteem and of great value by YHWH, God. According to the merits of the Savior, or by the application of Christ’s atonement (His agreement, concord, and reconciliation), after enmity (A state of opposition with God) or controversy to the offender: one that violates any law, divine or human; a criminal; a trespasser; a transgressor; one that does an injury. The man who robs, steals, or commits an assault, is an offender. Yes, Yashua, Jesus, came to justify (make us right) us to the Father by carrying all of our sins and transgressions (when we ask for forgiveness) on His shoulders.

11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

We are all guilty of His death – as if we put Him on a million crosses over and over again. He did not die because He necessarily wanted to but because He was commissioned by the Father, before time began, and led by the Holy Spirit He did; He died for yours and my sins; to right a wrong, to correct an injustice, to bear (to carry the weight of sin too heavy for the flesh; to stand in the balance and plead our case, daily to the Father) our sins. He was born in this world as a baby. He grew into a righteous teenager. He became the perfect man who endured the pain and suffering, which should have been ours, so that we would be redeemed from guilt and shame; we are forgiven and justified of and with God through His sacrifice.

12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

So, on this Christmas Day, while celebrating, let’s remember the real reason for this season, Yashuah’s, Jesus, our Lord and Saviour’s birth. Not for gifts nor for food, but for the honoring and giving thanks of a baby born to save the whole world. Have a blessed Christmas.

GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

PART 2 – OUR CHILDREN ARE THE KEYS TO THE FUTURE

Let’s be honest. Right about now, we live in a nation where there is no or very little censorship for our children, ruled by the devil, the evil spirit, and everything goes. The impression has been given to them that they, no matter what the cost, can have anything they want (without effort or the struggle put forth). In their frustration, when they do not get it immediately, they are easily persuaded to engage in worldly rather than Godly things.

This is why I say that we are a nation of non-censorship, ruled by the devil, the evil spirit, and our children are encouraged that nothing is so sacred it cannot be bought, used, obtained; everything goes. And because of this belief and mindset, our children are out of control and they, because of indignant and disrespect, face so many issues and challenges that they are not equipped for due to a lack of teaching of the Word; these situations, circumstances, and challenges are associated with a person who is fully grown or matured. They witness things they should never see and do things that as a child, they should never do. So, adults, parents, teachers, preachers, etc., it is our role as such to protect them when we can, so they are not participants in diverse and doctrines that are not of God. Now don’t get me wrong, they must face challenges and trials to grow, but in the spirit of God and as a righteous person. For those reasons we are not to treat them with kid gloves nor as a person who is so fragile, they are incapable of trusting Jesus, as their Lord and Saviour, and going through the fire with Him; this type of treatment leaves them very vulnerable and opened to deception. As a result of this smothering, (when they do reach an age when they are expected to separate from their parents), will cause them to have problems existing in real life and dealing with real problems and concerns.  They will view the world as a playground with make-believe characters orchestrated, in their undeveloped spiritual mind, who fit their delusion. We need to prepare our children in God’s Word so that they will recognize man’s deception in this world. (Hebrews 13:9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein).

Also, it is at this point, in their life, when they become frustrated and confused, that they take to the saying “Any Way the Wind Blows.” They seek refuge from the storms in their lives and find it in the world, unless as parents, guardians, mentors, etc., we step in and teach and show them how and why we must trust God and not man.  (Psalm 118:8-9 8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes).

God portrays Himself as a good Father to all who will come and accept His Son, Jesus Christ, Who wants to carry us through life with all expectancy for a great one. Everyone needs this assurance, and the kids we have borne or take care of need it too. Our charge is to help them be kids; nurture, discipline, and most of all love them.  This love will come from God and us as parents and caregivers. One of the most dangerous things today is to forget the children; leave them to themselves. For this very reason, we are not to see the children as irrelevant, using or discarding them at will, but we are to value, love, and show compassion to them; teaching them God’s Word, Will, and Way instead of handing them over to the world to be taught. Because they, the children, are the epitome of God’s Love, Jesus. And we will find that when all is said and done the children are going to be the ones God uses to lead us. (Isaiah 11:6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them).

In conclusion I will say. Yes, the leaders of this world have launched an all-out attack on our children. But God is the source of all the answers. And since we, as the older saints, are supposed to be a little more savvy concerning this process of control, we are to stand firm in the LORD, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name and fight for our children by gradually disconnecting them from the grasp of this evil nation. Let it be known, in all sincerity, that they have now homed in on and attacked the children. So, as parents, grandparents, and any other mature family member, and the true saints of God, we must assert our awareness of what is happening, become committed to change and stay focused on the future of our children, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The leaders (so called) of the nations have gone to great lengths to produce and distribute ways of altering and controlling life and not as God intended. In the secret places of their wicked hearts and minds, subtly, they concoct and hide evil, disobedient, deceptive, and prideful conclusions to their actions regarding everyone but mainly the children of this world. (Romans 16:18 for such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words). But through all the deceitful, wicked, and disobedience of man’s pride and vanity, when we follow Jesus’ example of love, it will reveal the part we are to play in securing and protecting our children’s present and future. Turning it over to God through prayer and petition, in Jesus’ name will open the door to the problem and God will provide (and has) provided the solution; Love. We, as His saints, should approach life as a little child; innocent, without hatred, and all the other good fruit of the spirit; these are taught to them at an early age; children only come with one guidebook and that is God’s Word. In the Bible, God’s Word, for the fate of the little children is spoken of. And in reply to their plight, Jesus, warned the people not to stand in their way of knowing Him and not allowing them, as little sheep, to come into His fold and follow Him. But today’s world is doing all it can to turn, deter, fight, get rid of, prove right to be wrong and wrong to be right, distort, and destroy the truth for our children and replace it with a fictitious life that implicates the devil as the hero.  (Isaiah 19:13 The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof).

Parents, we are the second line of defense, God is first, and with through prayer and supplications, we can and will take back the minds of our children. So, we had better gird up our loins (prepare oneself for something difficult and challenging) and make ready to fight Satan, and the world that serve him, for the sake of our children’s future. (Ephesians 6:14-17 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:)

GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES FOR OUR CHILDREN ARE THE KEYS TO THE FUTURE:

Luke 18:15-17 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

Matthew 19:14 “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’

Proverbs 22: 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Deuteronomy 1:30–31 30 The Lord your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes; 31 And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the Lord thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place.

Psalm 36:7–8 7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. 8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

Psalm 63:7–8 7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Zephaniah 3:17 17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY, NO FEAR.

PART 1 – OUR CHILDREN ARE THE KEYS TO THE FUTURE

OUR CHILDREN ARE THE KEYS TO THE FUTURE: If man is to control the future, (NOT  with a great big smile), what better way to do so than to get control of our children’s mind?

The leaders of the nations have a hidden agenda for this world, and it is based in great part on controlling the mind, will, and actions of the younger generations. (It is a sad truth, but today, out of desperation, some of the older ones are becoming caught up in the lies and are jumping on the world’s band wagon). They know that the children of the world are the keys which Jesus will use to open the doors to the future of love, peace, joy, and happiness and close the door to all the wicked, deceit, greed, sadness, and unrest. a That’s why Yashuah, Jesus told us to come as a little child with love and humility, making him/her mighty in whatever endeavor he/she pursue (especially in the service of God). (Matthew 18:2-4 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven).

So, because of the young people’s lack of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, they prey on their innocence. This predatory practice starts from an early age; training the children to become like little robots and possess a “Children of the corn” mindset, not responding to the love and peace of righteousness but the glitter and gold of wickedness. They are given access to, seemingly harmless, technology (television, iPad, iPod, tablets, to name a few) to help the process; inducting them into the Technological Hall of Fame” where no one has to earn the spot they occupy, you only need to be a willing or an unaware vessel (a baby or young child, and some older ones). As a young child the mind starts out fresh, clean, and clear of any particular way of life and if guided and filled with the Word, (orchestrated according to God’s directing), it can be filled with that which is needed for his or her righteous life. Therefore, as we, (parents, teachers, pastors, etc.) are guided and instructed by God, in Jesus’ name, we are to teach our children and if they stray, eventually they will return. It is very important that we start young filling them with the Word because the younger they are the better: as an older person, he or she may have been filled and emptied a few times. THAT’S ANOTHER SUBJECT! (Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it).

No matter how old any of us get we all need guidance at one time or another. (Ephesians 2:1-3 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest). We and the older children are no different from the younger ones. As a matter of fact, in the different stages of their lives, the older ones need more. They may have felt and seen the outcome of the serpent’s sting and gone through some of life’s challenges, then swept clean to begin anew. Perhaps they have come to the proverbial crossroad in their life, preparing to plan the direction to take and determination of how to get there. This is the part where we, as parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc. rally hard around our children, especially one who has felt the sting of the world’s love. If and when we leave our children to chance and not to God, the ones who think they are controlling the system will gladly fill them with their wicked ways, which are not God’s ways. (Ephesians 5:15-17 [15] See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, [16] Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. [17] Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is).

Jesus gave His life, without reservation, for the redemption of our sin; not protesting nor resisting. He knew the reason for His sacrifice and the will of God, so He went willingly. But the children are being deceived; not given a chance to object to what the world does, compared to what they really need or want. Their basic desire (which has been misconstrued or taken away) is to be loved, recognized, understood, happy, joyful, prosperous, and at peace; guided righteously and in truth, finding that pot of gold (eternity with God through Jesus’ sacrifice) at the end of the rainbow, as we all do. To try and reach this state, they will follow anyone or thing to get what is or what they determine as love and all that comes with it. And the world has so many disguises and devices to offer and make them look so tempting, that our children are mesmerized by them (all that glitter is not gold) and like little sheep, led to the slaughter, passively to their spiritual deaths, they blindly follow. (Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth).

As parents and children of the Most High God we must start, from an early age, and help our children and our brothers’ and sisters’ children by introducing them (through using all the wonderful and mighty examples Jesus gave, while here on earth and those guided by the Holy Spirit to this day) to God’s Word. To make it clear, and not give them false hope, we must begin by explaining, with the truth, what is expected of them and what glorious benefits they will receive. This is one of the areas we have failed. Because when our children are young and begin to express a genuine interested in knowing and becoming a follower of Christ (this goes for the young adults and adults also) we give them a fragment of the WORD, a false hope-the desert only, the blessing part and not the meat and potato part, serving or chastising; we do not put the whole message before them. We either give them the impression that they can continue to live a sloppy life after receiving Christ as their Lord and Saviour, ask for forgiveness and that’s that or we skirt around the truth. This is what they expect, unless guided otherwise, to continue in their old ways because there is no wisdom imparted to them regarding the Goodness of God and the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Or we preach damnation and hell fire, trying to scare them into submission. Absolutely wrong. So, this is why they regret and reverse back into the beckoning of the worlds glitter, glamour, and lies. The world, on the other hand, offers all the pretty lights; everything to entice the young wide opened mind. And if we allow the men and women, of the world, who has a different agenda than YHWH, God, Who sacrificed His Son for our sin sick souls, to control our children, mentally, physically, and spiritually (heart) the sum of the whole world (nation) is lost (that which is trying to be accomplished daily). (Colossians 3:23-24 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ).

It is already happening. We need only to look around to see it. It is happening through the courts by taking the responsibility, decision making, etc., from the parents and introducing their method of control and discipline of our children, which is not working but making matters worth.  (Matthew 12:44-45 44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. 45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation).

You see, it is high time that the majority of the older generations, who have rooted themselves in Christ, and have been on the battle for some time, take a knee and fight, with prayer and supplication, against the wiles of the devil. We must approach all circumstances and situations in Yashuah’s name, because we know what is going on and we know that if we remain constant in Him, instructing our children, standing firm in God’s Word, our LORD will see us through; In the meantime look, so you can see how man’s futile attempt of trying to get control of the world through the blindness of the children is being done right under our noses. Understand this, the children are gullible and wide open to any type of change that is pleasing to the flesh, eyes, ears, and mind. So, if the gospel of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour is not presented to the youth, in a manner of truth and understanding, they will reject it. It is sad but true, that the type of change the world is offering through the programming of their youthful minds (we older people have too much mind clutter; hard to penetrate the years of being overwhelmed) with all the must-have technology and glitter offered today, will affect their commitment to the service of God. (Matthew 7:15-18 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit).

When we all come into the world, it is with a clean slate, but instead of giving us the true fundamental to build a sure spiritual foundation with the Word, Jesus, and all the goodness God has for us, our children are almost immediately offered an alternative to God ; the major player is the cell phone, then the TV and all the other forms of technological distractions, These are subtle, yet powerful distraction that keep confusion, chaos, and conflicts going in our children’s mind and keep them from interacting with God’s truth and reality, to be exact their life’s plan He has for them. (Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”) GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

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