Thinly Veiled Prophecy of Lies and Tricks

 False prophets/prophetess will always cover up their lies, just as a woman migght cover up their hair with a scarf or veil.  Are they covering their sin or hidding something?  Their desire is hidding the truth of God's plan and Christians' purpose through spreading false information and bad ideas.  They are often denying the truth of good morals, Gods help, and His mercy,  How?  The majic of illusion by continously putting their message out and trapping everyone with soft words that push wordly ideas as "popular" feelings or acceptable values, They push doing whatever one feels is good as right for all ,even if it is hurtful to others or personally sinful.  These false teachers are skilled trickster who want to be modern idols.  They use smooth words meant specifically to deceive Christians and veiled censorship to stop others from seeing the truth. 

Thiis is what the Sovereign Lord says: 

Woe to the women who sew magic charms on all their wrists 

and make veils of various lengths for their heads in order to ensnare people. 

Will you ensnare the lives of my people but preserve your own? 

You have profaned me among my people 

for a few handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. 

By lying to my people, who listen to lies, 

you have killed those who should not have died 

and have spared those who should not live.  - Ezekiel 13: 18-19 (NIV) 

Christians need to undrstand this and recognize the deception before it is too late.  Christian must spread the truth about  the love of Christ and joy in following Jesus.  Learn to recognize false teachings (like abortion, atheism, ideology cults masquerading as religion, or politics, DEI,  socialism/communism, violence, and the devil's newest PC-flavor of the month) and avoid temptation to follow the wrong crowd. Watch not only what they say, but what they do, who do they align with, and look for who might be paying them to tell lies and do things that are morally wrong.  Do not just blindly follow to get along or be politically correct in the moment.  Continually pray for God's guidance and study the Bible ro grow wisdom and discernment  The wrong crowd will be punished  for their stupidity.  When God's righteous judgement comes, the false teachers will only find death and hell.  Resist false prophets/prophetess and their teachings, to avoid falling into hell along with them.  

God Says Follow Laws

 What is the difference in God's laws and man's law?  Most man-made laws are written to protect people from evil doers, therefore  reflect respect of others as seen in the ten commandments.  So why do some people protest laws or openly defy them?  If they are doing it peacefully; perhaps the law has been distorted, not fairly being carried out, or done to benefit politicis not people?  A Christian (such as MLK's and CJK's examples) might protest or speak-out because of the unfairness.  However, if "protest" is being done violently, then it cannot be for a Godly purpose.  Violence is used to overthrow governments, cover-up corruption, or just for the sake of committing crimes hoping that true objectives are not noticed. 

Remind the people to be subject to rulers 

and authorities, 

to be obedient, 

to be ready to do whatever is good,

 to slander no one,

 to be peaceable and considerate, 

and always to be gentle toward everyone. 

- Titus 3:1-2 (NIV) 

What can evil people hope to accomplish by not following laws?  Although most laws are written to protect the innocent; sometimes they are purposely misquoted, misinterpreted, mistated or mistakenly include loopholes to benefit the quilty.   However, that does not mean the laws were bad, only that bad actors are purposly taking advantage of people not bothering to read or know the complete law or the historical reason behind it.  This false representation is often overturned in higher levels of court because it was obvious the law was twisted to pervert justice.  Then the one committing the actual crime is forced to pay and justice is considered accomplished.  

When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous 

but terror to evildoers. - Proverbs 21:15 (NIV) 

Unfortunately, those lawyers and judges who aided or championed the falsehoods are too often not punished for their part in the criminal cover-up.  If they do contineu to do it, they may eventually lose their positions as a simple solution for politicians.  However, someday they will be held accountable as accessories to future crimes commited.  If not in an earthly court, definitely when facing God the eternal judge if they do not repent and change.

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point

 is guilty of breaking all of it. – James 2:10 (NIV)

God encourages His people to follow the laws of the land (legally created laws).  If illegal or unfair laws were created (at lower levels to conflict with national legistation or by judges who do not have ability to write laws) that are different from His commandments, then His people are to work to change those laws, but not commit crimes themselves as a way of doing so.  Before any church openly encourges defiance of any law, the pastor and congregation must read God's word and pray for guidance.  A single man should not make that decision that is contrary to God.

Proper Persistence in Politics and Prayer

Jesus told the parable of the persistent widow seeking justice from a corrupt and uncaring judge in Luke 18:1-8.  As with most of the stories Jesus told, he was using an everyday example to make people understand good vs. bad and how following God is always the right answer to any problem.  This particular parable ends with Jesus noting how important it is to continue to pray for what we want even if we do not get an answer right away.  Persistence and prayer can break down walls and move mountains! 

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. - Romans 12:12 (NIV) 

Not violently, instead legally

It may seem that many of the courts are currently corrupt!  Religious and speech freedom is on he chopping block!  Judges make rulings that not only do not follow the letter of the law, but seem in direct defiance of the laws and correct due process.  They may ignore federal, state, and city laws regardless of the level of the court reach of the judge or previously set precedents.  They disregard God's laws, distort the truth of the situation, ignore facts, and seem to make their own rules as they go along.  However, this does not mean individual Christians and faith groups do not have the right to seek real justice, instead it means they keep filing appropriate legal complaints and appealing wrong decisions made by unjust judges.  Courts were not designed to push political agendas over the rights of citizens or to prevent law enforcement officers from upholdingd the law.  Judges are supposed to be non-partisan and apolitical, know the law, and be trustworthy.  So pray every step of the way in legal proceedings for God's grace, righteousness, and justice.  Stand firm and pray that all the lawyers and judges are open to making the right decisions.  If they do not not judge fairly, then be presistent, keep moving forward to the next legal level, and never stop praying for justice to prevail. 

Let us not become weary in doing good, 

for at the proper time we will reap a harvest
if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:9 (NIV) 

Not threatening, instead insisting 

Congressional representatives, senators, and state legislators (visit state and city government sites to find local conatact information) may not be concerned about an issue or even seem to care about those they are supposed to represent.  However, they do care about being re-elected and if enough of their Christian constituents consistently call regarding an issue, then they may begin to care just like the judge in the parable.  Do not threaten their politics or make ridoculous promises to remove them from their position, instead explain why the issue is important and insist they do what is right for the citizens they are supposed to represnet.  Call and email even though you have called before and been disappointed by your governement representatives.  Do not give up or give in.  Pray for guidance before you call or email to ask God for wisdom in what you should say and that God will open their hearts and minds to really listen and then act appropriately.  If they do not do the right thing, you still do not make threats instead you act by working to remove them from their position in their next primary and also vote you convictions in that election.

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. - James 5:16 (NIV) 

For more on making the parable personally relevant in today's world, read 4 Lessons To Learn From The Parable of The Persistent Widow on The Wise Believer blog.

Riots Are Not Righteous

Rioting is violence, not protest.  It is not a righteous act!  It is a demonic criminal act - it against the law, therefore not a privilege or a right.  When violence is used to further a cause, it is an intimidation tactic of terriorism that seldom works.  People do not like to be told what to do or they will face harm.  People want blessings, not foul-mouthed cursing and entitlement attitudes.  Instead of complying with the evil, they will stand behind those enforcing the law.   More will speak out and call for a return to calm, to law and order, and also to Christ to save their nation.

Riot definition per The American Heritage Dictionary: A violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled for a common purpose.

A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. 

A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good. 

- Proverbs 16:28-29 (NIV)

Real change is achieved through prayer and making others understand what is right instead of doing wrong.  Violence and fear are the wrong way to go about encouraging change.  Jesus (the son of God)  brought spiritual change and a real movement towards God, while discouraging violent actions.  So did religious leaders like MLK and Gandhi.   Any so-called prophet, politician or religion that encourages violence is not of God, instead they are showing themselves to be hell fire liars and  followers of Satan.  

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up 

against the knowledge of God, 

and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 

- 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)

Protest & First Amendment via Civic Nation:  The Difference Between Legal and Illegal Protests

It is time again for a new revival and for those of good conscience, patriots, and the church to stand up and lead the return to God! Leadership, wisdom, and judgement are needed by all government officials and church leaders to complete God's mission and plan. 

When Honestly Judging Others Is Required

One of the most overused and misused King James scripture is Matthew 7:1  "Judge not, that ye be not judged." It is often used by sinners to make Christians feel guilty for saying something about the wrongness of what they may be doing.  (Even though those same sins are listed by God plainly in the Bible, it may be more prudent to pray for them, point them to salvation through Jesus, and to reading scripture rather than  trying to change them with self-righteous, angry, or condescending words.) This is not what Jesus meant.  He was saying we should not hold others to account for something we ourselves would not be willing to be accountable for.  Another way to say it is to apply the golden rule towards everyone first before calling out any preconceptions about right verses wrong.  

To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them. 

Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the Lord 

understand completely. - Proverbs 28:4-5 (NLT)

There are times when judgement must occur, especially if people have been elected to or appointed to be a judge of the law.  Judges have a grave responsibility to the law and to the people who come before them, both the innocent and the guilty. 

Here are some further sayings of the wise: 

It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment. 

A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,” 

will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations. 

But it will go well for those who convict the guilty; 

rich blessings will be showered on them.- Proverbs 24:23-25 (NLT)

With that judgement responsibility comes accountability to "We the People," the nation's law, and to God. In this world, we will see wise judges and corrupted ones.  Corrupt judges who lie, who take bribes, or provide false information to juries will eventually be punished by either the government  whose laws they broke or by God when eternal judgement comes.  There is no hiding their corruption.  Alterternately, their excellence and commitment to the truth will also be seen, accepted, and rewarded.

Selecting the Right Leaders

We need to pray for our leaders.  Leaders in church, in the community, in the states, in the nation, and everywhere in between.  It is much easier to install a good leader than it is to remove a bad one.  Sometimes a person may look good on paper but they are not really that person.  It is important to know their history and how they reacted or voted in the past to understand how they may act in the future.  It also makes sense to check who or where they get their backing from to understand biases and obstacles to achieving necessary goals and working towards God's plan.

The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; 

the sins of others trail behind them. In the same way, good deeds are obvious, 

and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.

- 1 Timothy 5:24-25 (NIV) 

It is not always easy to see what needs to be known about someone or to ignore any faslehoods that may be presented by others.  This interference in decision making may come from the person being considered for leadership or the people trying to prevent the right person being a chosen leader through propaganda and lies.  Leaders need strength, problem-solving skills, righteousness, and compassion when justified.  Jealousy and humility are opposites, but there is no way to know which is taking control of a person or a group that must make the right decisions.  That is why it is so important to review everything and pray for the best person to lead.  

NEW NOTE:

Interesting post-election article on government: Trump’s Win Suggests We’re Nineveh, Not Sodom

Wisdom of a Rght Heart for Making Decisions

Hopefully, this post will not offend anyone and that every reader has the patience to read it through  before leaving this blog.  The biggest decision in the United States is which way to vote, based on what is current policy and past performance, not who is the personality or party.  Did you know 40 million Christians do not vote in Presidential elections?  Shouldn't Christians vote for national, state, and local leaders who most exemplify the faith, values, and morals of Christians?  How can Christians do that?  Check the actual policy on the canidates website and what they say when speaking to decide how it aligns with your belfiefs.  Do not rely on celebraties, the news media, or others to tell you the truth about a candidates or party position - do your own research.  Compare what you learn about policy to Biblical truths to help you make the righteous decisions, judge properly, and then caste your vote well,

The heart of the wise inclines to the right, 

but the heart of the fool to the left. - Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV) 

The Bible equates RIGHT as correct wisdom, which comes from reading and following God's Word.  The Bible also points to the LEFT path as wrong, foolish, or sinful.  So why do politicians, protestors, and press  representatives refer to the opposing party as far-right or far-left?  By God's standard, aren't they implying the right/conserative-side are even a smarter choice than themselves?  Or is the other side saying the  left-leaning/liberal party are more sinful?  Check for yourself to find policy explanations for future planning to see where their mind is and review the political party's past to see actual actions to know their  true heart. Do they follow the Ten Commandmants for the betterment of America or do they fight dirty, ignore citizen rights, and break laws for the devil's delight? There is no true CENTER/moderate in politics! Therefore,  Christians must vote with God as their center and for what is most like the core of His righteousness!

The world will try to make Christian believers doubt what is good verses evil, even to the point of changing the basic understanding and traditional meanings of words in the English language.  In addition to the words left and right being directional or referencing hand use, dictionaries define them other ways too.  Right also means: conforming to justice, law, or morality - in accordane with fact, reason, or proof - fitting, proper, or appropriate - straight, genuine, or real. The other definitions for left is "past tense of leave" or reference to political leaning. So instead, check out the definition for politically liberal, which shows bad and good examples.     

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked 
or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, 
and who meditates on his law day and night. - Psalm 1:1-2 (NIV) 

For a nation to  prosper and for its' people to experience success, the spiritual community must respect and follow God's Word.  Please vote your faith based on what you believe God wants you to do from what you have learned in His Word, the Holy Bible. To have a blessed nation, Christians must lead the way to victory in elections as well as be a part of leadership.  Imagine the difference Christians can make in the USA if you #RegisterToVote and #VoteYourFaith!  Please encourgae others to do the same.  This is the time for Christians to stand up, be counted, and get heard by government once again.

Nations Blessed or Cursed

Many European countries and most of Norh America (Canada, Mexico, and United States) claim Christian backgrounds.  Under God and His laws, these were the blessed nations whose people had all the benefits listed at the beginning of in Deuteronomy 28.  As they became corrupted by sin, purposeful divisiveness, propaganda, false rhetoric, and politics; many of these cournties' citizens are now seeing the curses listed in the last part of that same chapter of the Bible.  Is it too late to turn back from evil to good?  Can people hope to experience blessings once more and throw off the curses?  How can Christians unite for the good of their nations?

“But if you don’t obey the Lord your God and faithfully carry out all his commands

and statutes that I’m giving you today,

then all these curses will come upon you and overwhelm you:"

- Deuteronomy 28:15 (ISV)

If the people of these nations start praying and following Christ again, He will intercede on their behalf to God the Father and His promises will abound once more.  If those same citizens ecoem brave enough to insist that their leadership have real ethics and morality too, then perhaps the curses may quickly reverse and the nation can once again be prosperous. Changing back to a direction of life without sin and following of God's laws as the true basis for justice is definitely the right way to go from here.

"Indeed, if you diligently obey the Lord your God to carry out all his commands

that I’m giving you today,

then the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.

Moreover, all these blessings will come upon you in abundance

if you obey the Lord your God:"

- Deuteronomy 28:1-2 (ISV)

God Isn't Into Instant

Everyone is in such a hurry to go somewhere or get something immediately.  We live a fast-food life with drive-thrus and microwaves.  We can look up almost any topic on the internet and quickly find a viewpoint we can instantly agree or argue with.  We do not want to wait for anything, even if waiting may be the best option for us.  We want instant gratification and quick solutions!

"For the revelation pertains to an appointed time— it speaks truthfully about the end. Though it delays, wait for it, because it will surely come about— it will not be late!" 
- Habakkuk 2:3 (ISV)

With that attitude, it is no wonder we expect God to react to our every wish and whim.   We want healing now. We want peace now.  We want justice now.  We want prosperity now.  We want blessings now.  We want ... whatever NOW!  

"Don’t forget this fact, dear friends: With the Lord a single day is like a thousand years, 
and a thousand years are like a single day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, 
as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. 
He does not want anyone to perish, but everyone to find room for repentance."
- 2 Peter 3:8-9 (ISV)

God's timing is not the same as humans.  God knows what is best for us and when we are ready to receive it.  That is not to say, that He ignores us when we ask for things.  We should continue to pray/ask and if our desire is within His will and the time is right, we can expect to get what we need.  What we need may or may not be the same as what we ask.  We need to recognize when He answers prayers, whether the answer is "instant" or requires we have patience to wait for His perfect timing.  

Once a Nation Under God

 Whoever says Holy Bible scripture is not relevant today might want to try reading the God's Word again. Scriptures give guidance on individual lives, instruct leaders on how to behave towards the people they serve, provides laws and tells judges how to act, advises countries on what is acceptable, and shows how God disciplines those He loves as well as His destroying evil.   

"In his name the nations will 

put their hope." - Matthew 12:21 (NIV) 

Is America forgetting or ignoring its Christian heritage?  In God We Trust is the American motto on currency (paper money for decades and on USA coins for centuries).  The United States of America has used the line one nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance for decades.  This was done to reinforce the Christian religion of most of the country.  It was a way of honoring American history and the right to religious freedom.  What does the Bible say about a nation that turns from God?  An Old Testament example that may be applied to current events is the prophet Amos warning his nation to turn back to their God. 

"I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: 

your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; 

and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils:

 yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord." - Amos 4:10 (KJV)

If the scripture was looked at as the USA now, the first line of scripture above would point to COVID and the fear spread about it.  The second line could be a reference to the Afghanistan crisis that aided enemies. The the third line should point to the evil being promoted in by current politicians in DC. Finally, the fourth line is very clear - the country needs to turn from sin and return to God.  

"Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, 

and he delivered them from their distress." - Psalms 107:6 (NIV) 

Just as God blessed Israel when they served Him, He has blessed America.  When most of Israel turned from God, He mercifully waited for them to return.  However, when the sins got too great, then God would have to turn away from them until they realized their need for Him.  Scripture can be applied to modern life.  With that in mind, what will happen to America if too many of its people continue to: drift from God, break His commandments, and support evil actions?  Once a nation under God, America needs to restore their faith and return to their Christian roots.  Pray for the USA to follow Christ again and restore the nation  it was originally designed to be.

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Rise and Fall of False Kings

How do the wrong people get into leadership roles?  Where do dictators come from?  Does the Bible have any examples of false leaders who should not have been in their role?  Yes, there are many examples of both good and bad leaders in the Bible.  Below are only five examples from the Old Testament.

Saul was originally the chosen king of Israel (1 Samuel).  However, he did not follow God's directions and fell from God's grace to be replaced by David the newly chosen king.  David did not want to usurp God's first king, even though David had already been anointed to take Saul's place, because he respected the elder's position.  David waits until Saul is no longer king to take his rightful place in leading his country and his people.

“For the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: 
because it hath pleased the Lord to make you his people." - 1 Samuel 12:22

As David aged, he selected the next king to replace him.  However, during his reign he had two people who wanted to be king even though they were not worthy of that leadership role.   The first false king was Absalom, a very handsome son of David, who at one time had been expelled from the kingdom because of his wickedness (2 Samuel).  When Absalom was finally welcomed back by his father, he began to scheme a takeover of the throne.  Absalom was killed in part due to his vanity during  his attempt to overthrow the rightful king. Adonijah was the second false king as he to tried to take over the kingdom via a coup too (1 Kings).  He had been a selfish son of the reigning king and believed his good looks were all that was required to be the next king. He was unsuccessful at that time and David remained the true king of Israel.  Adonijah tried again to be king by aemoting a coup over David's chosen successor later and was killed in that attempt. 

"Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: 
for consider how great things he hath done for you. 
But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, 
both ye and your king.”  1 Samuel 12:24-25

King David chose his son Solomon to be the next true king.  As the chosen king, Solomon ruled wisely and kept a genuine covenant with God for most of his life.  Unfortunately, some of the kings that cam after Solomon did not have as close of a relationship with God.  As a result, their country and people suffered.

Leaders selected by God will be true to their country and people.  Leaders who get their positions by wrongful actions of man or via evil contracts with satan, are false leaders 

God Has a Plan to Save You From the Evil Enemy

Are you afraid of what is going on in the world today?  Do you tremble in fear thinking about what is bad now or may be worse in the future?  Can you see the evil that is all around?  D0 you wonder if God will ever intervene?  God assures the believer that you can be strong and face your fears because He is there for you.  If you have faith, you need not be afraid because He promises that He is your deliverer.

"Say to them that are of a fearful heart, 

Be strong, fear not: 

behold, your God will come with vengeance, 

even God with a recompense; 

he will come and save you." - Isaiah 35:4 (KJV) 

God will fight for and provide retribution on the enemies of His chosen people and His good works.  God always delivers on His promises.  He is your salvation, your strength, and your only hope. Pray for your needs, pray for His help, pray for increased faith, and rely on God to provide the way.  He will bring about your deliverance from the evil enemies of good in His time and in His way.   God knows what is best and He will lead you in the best plan to respond or guide you to wait for Him to do His plan.

Tell Satan Where To Go!

Sometimes it is hard to know what is the right or wrong thing to do, especially if someone is trying to influence what you are thinking.  If could be Satan whispering in your ear.  It could be a person you know, like, or respect telling you everything will work out.  Maybe Satan is whispering in their ear instead.  There is no way to tell, is there?  

"Get thee behind me, Satan:
thou art an offence unto me: 

for thou savourest not the things that be of God,
but those that be of men." 

- Matthew 16:23 (KJV) 

If you have time, you pray over the situation to get an answer.  God gives you direction and you do what is right.  However, what if it is a spur of the moment situation?  You can still pray!  God hears short and silent prayers just as He does long or loud prayers.  He will let you will know the right thing to do.

"Go away, Satan! Because it is written, 

You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him." 

- Matthew 4:10 (ISV)

But what if that little voice saying "it will be ok of you do this"  keeps nagging at you?  If God already gave you an answer to do the right thing, then perhaps it really is Satan whispering telling you the wrong thing.  Jesus gave you scriptures that you can quote at Satan to make him leave you alone.  Learn them. Use them!  And then Satan will flee. 

A Noble Nation Shuns Sin

When does a nation begin to get into trouble? 

- If evil is successful at overcoming good virtues, ethics, and integrity...  
- If many types of sin become more rampant then morality and a real relationship with God...  
- If false teaching and partisan propaganda become more important than honesty and spiritual truth...  
- If the rights of citizens are disrespectful trampled upon in favor of lawlessness or political power... 

Then the people are in trouble and the nation will eventually fall.  Do not think this can not happen to a noble or "Christian" nation, because it can if the people of that country choose to forget their God and turn to worldly things via reversing good and evil.  

"Righteousness exalteth a nation: 

but sin is a reproach to any people." - Proverbs 14:34 (KJV)

The Bible tells of many nations that were judged for the sins of their evil leaders or acts of their sinful people.  World history, including recent events, also shows the capture of nations that had bad leaders or greedy traitors who plotted evil against others and/or their own people.  They not only sought power or profit, but what many of them did was try to replace God with themselves as the head of everything.  They listened to the devil instead of God.  If you see evil rolling through your nation or your government, you must pray for your leaders to do the upright thing and that God will use you as He sees fit to help turn things around for the people and restore honor to the country.

"And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, 

who are taken captive by him at his will." - 2 Timothy 2:26 (KJV) 

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Restore the Years of Prosperity

The past year has been hard for so many people.  There has been disease, hunger, and poverty mostly caused from lack of work due to the pandemic.  Many feel epidemics are judgements fro God for wrong doing. There is much evidence of evil and a turning away from God's love.   The Bible does show God allows plagues but it also emphasizes Jesus as the healer and savior.

In the world today, there is a sense of hopelessness that government promises and medical aid can not overcome.  The worlds economy has suffered and people are getting desperate.  Violence and crime has increased.  When and from where can relief finally come?  What hope do we have now?  

"Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: 

for he hath given you the former rain moderately, 

and he will cause to come down for you the rain, 

the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. 

And the floors shall be full of wheat, 

and the vats shall overflow with wine and oil. 

And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, 

the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, 

my great army which I sent among you. 

And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, 

and praise the name of the Lord your God, 

that hath dealt wondrously with you: 

and my people shall never be ashamed." - Joel 2:23-26 (KJV)

The righteous stand strong in knowing God would provide both spiritually and physically.  The worms of disease and locusts of poverty have no home in Christian lives where God provides.  Whether closed or open, the Church has provided for the spiritual needs of Christ's people during the hard times,  Opened or closed, the Church also provided for the physical needs of any people in need as directed by Jesus.

Now it is time to recognize that God has promised a bright future for His people.  If we return to God and strive for His righteousness, He will fulfill His promises to not only bless us as He has in the past and restore us in the current year where we lost so much, but to make future years even better!  With Christ in our lives, we can prosper spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

The Holy Bible IS the Living Word of God

In human courts and legislature, some are claiming they need to interpret older legislation to meet current situations in order to keep the laws relevant.  Often these interpretations seem more like redefining to meet faddish trends and narrow opinions rather than protecting the innocent from persecution.  Man’s laws may change, but God’s Word remains a living and vibrant thing just as it is.  The Holy Bible contains examples, wisdom, and direction that is always key to living a good life.  Although the Word has been translated into multiple versions, it should never be revised or rewritten to try to fit current or future events or deceive people into falling false teachings.  The Bible is and will always be how mankind is judged as innocent or guilty for eternity.

“For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword,

piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow,

and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 

And no creature is hidden from His sight, but all are naked and exposed

to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” - Hebrews 4:12-13 (ESV)

The reference to “Word of God” in above scriptures directly points to the Holy Bible.  Scriptures preceding it point to the Old Testament telling how the Jews came out of Egyptian slavery then missed the Promised Land because they did not have faith in God to fulfill his promises and they also broke some of the directives in His covenant with them as well as the Ten Commandments. The above scriptures also points to Jesus, who is the living personification of the Word of God in the New Testament.  Jesus often cited prior scripture and stories in His teaching to show how God’s Words remain relevant and helpful to all.  

How does this apply directly to you today?  When you read and study the Holy Bible, you learn more of God and build upon your relationship with Him.  The words can convict you of your sins and lead you to repentance.  After becoming a Christian, the words will guide you and direct your path to being all God wants you to be.  When you reach the judgement seat of God, Jesus will intercede for you as if He were your defense attorney.  Your testimony will be how well you followed God's directions.  You will be judged against the Word, so be sure you know it well and do your best to live by it.

God So Loved... John 3:16 Proves It

The Bible tells us that "God is love."  But does that really mean God loves us?  How can He love people who do not always do the right thing or openly commit sin?  How can God love people who do not know Him or those who appear to turn their back on Him?  Sin separates mankind from God.  That separation meant we all were destined for eternity in hell instead of in heaven.  However God so muchly loved the men and women He created that He planned a way for them to change their destiny and be saved.  That salvation plan was/IS through Jesus Christ.  

"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." - John 3:16 (KJV)

God proved His love for mankind by Jesus Christ dying for our sins on the cross.  Jesus, the son of God, proved His love for us by willingly going to the cross for the freedom of our souls.  The death for mankind's sin on the cross was the ultimate signal of love everlasting.  Once you believe in Christ, accept His love, and pray for salvation - you are forgiven, no longer a lost child, and reunited with God.  Your personal sins are forgiven and eternal life in heaven for you has been promised.  As Christ was resurrected and returned to heaven, so will you be with God the Father too.

Nothing Is Hidden from God! He Is Still in Control.

"For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; 

neither any thing hid, that shall not be known 

and come abroad." - Luke 8:17 (KJV)

Nothing is hidden from God.  He knows everything.  No matter what mankind may think, God knows everything.  No matter what man may believe has been well covered up, God sees everything.  No matter how many lies mankind may spin to change the story or choose to twist and distort words to influence the world's opinion,  God always knows the truth! No matter how stupid that some men may think other people are, God reveals evil and shares wisdom as He sees fit.  Man's opinion or interpretation of truth will not matter in the long run - because nothing is hidden from God!  

"Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are His: 

And He changeth the times and the seasons: He removeth kings, and setteth up kings: 

He giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: 

He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is in the darkness, 

and the light dwelleth with Him." - Daniel 2:20-22 (KJV)

God reveals what He wants known and when He wants it to be shown.  Because nothing is hidden from God, He can move plans of men and governments toward His will for the world He created.  God determines which leaders are good or bad.  He does not need mankind's politics, documents, or videos to find the truth.  God knows the truth!  He knows what is right and what was wrong.  God will be the judge.  Only in His righteousness can real justice be found. God is still in control!

"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth 

and forsaketh them shall have mercy." - Proverbs 28:13 )KJV)