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September 28 Consider, The Past, Present and Future.Consider the past. A time when we were prosperous and growing?Consider the past, when God added to the church daily, such as needed to be saved. Consider the past, when many were healed and redeemed, many were set free from captivity, oppression and delivered. Consider the past, when, where there was a problem, we all met it head on and it was overcome. The Lord says consider it. Consider the Present. The European Union is getting Stronger. Consider the Present. Iraq signs military pact with Iran. Consider the Present. Russia signs accord with China and India. Consider the Present. US voices fears over Chinese military build-up. Consider the Present. Prayer, The Ten Commandments, unlawful in Schools and Government Buildings. Consider the Present. Gay Marriage, Gay priest, Women Deacons. Consider the Present. Uzbekistan Christians Detained and Tortured for Their Faith. Consider the Present. Council members in a South Carolina town can no longer mention the name of Jesus Christ or another specific deity in their prayers during meetings. Consider the Present. A massive, international “gay pride” event previously held in Rome, at the doorstep of the Vatican, has chosen Jerusalem as its next venue. Consider the Present. More than a third of Church of Scotland ministers do not believe in the virgin birth of Christ. The Lord says consider it. The Lord says consider this; Then answered Haggai, and said, So is this people, and so is this nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of their hands; and that which they offer there is unclean. Very strong words from Haggai. A nation cannot be clean, before God, if it handles the unclean thing. When are we going to realize that the unclean thing is anything that is an abomination to God? “So is this people, and so is this nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of their hands; and that which they offer there is unclean.” God will not be part of uncleanly-ness or unrighteousness. A nation of reprobate people cannot stand before God and then desire that their prayers be answered. Look at the things that God asked us to consider. 1. Prayer, The Ten Commandments, unlawful in Schools and Government Buildings. 2. Gay Marriage, Gay priest, Women Deacons. 3. A massive, international “gay pride” event previously held in Rome, at the doorstep of the Vatican, has chosen Jerusalem as its next venue. Jerusalem the Pride of God, the Holy City. Blassfeamers,adulterers, double minded hypocrites. Where is your since of right and wrong, good and evil? Haven’t you been chastised by God enough, what will it take? And these are just a few. Doesn’t this appear to be a double minded man ? [Speaking as a Nation] Jam 1:6-8 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. 2Pe 2:10-16. But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust
of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they,
selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD: Since those days were, when one came to an heap of twenty measures, there were but ten: when one came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty vessels out of the press, there were but twenty. I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the labours of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith the LORD. Cannot the people see the chastisement of God upon them, cannot they see that God is willing to bless, but He will not bless the unclean thing. Consider now, how one woman took prayer from school, consider now, that one group is introducing gay books to children, consider now, how a hand full of people can change the life of Gods children by introducing acceptance training for gays and lesbians. Compromise, compromise, the down fall of humanity and righteousness in our land of plenty. This land we call home will become as Sodom and Gomorrha, a land of want and famine. Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the LORD’S temple was laid, consider it. “So is this people, and so is this nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of their hands; and that which they offer there is unclean.” Consider the past, Consider the present and Consider your future? Temple of Spirit & Truth Ministries September 27 The Power of Christ.(The end days.) The Power of Christ.(The end days.) We as believers in Christ, have forgotten many of the teachings of Christ, and His God. We have power that is draining from day to day. Think not about this as something that was not forseen in Gods prophecy's, but as a matter of fact. Just as I've told all before, "The ability to serve God, is based on an individuals(mans.) ability to believe God." Our faith is tried and tested each and every time the sun rises and sets. We are compassed about with all manner of unrighteousness and filth. "And when he had called unto [him] his twelve disciples, he gave them power [against] unclean spirits, to cast them out(possession.), and to heal all manner of sickness(including mental.) and all manner of disease." "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents(a subtil or malicious person.) and scorpions(Malicious and crafty men, who delight in injuring others,), and over all the power of the enemy(Spirit of anti-Christ, and the lies that men create.): and nothing shall by any means hurt you.(No man can separate you from God, this is a freedom of choice that we all still possess.) Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven." (Note; We are not to tempt the Lord by handling snakes.) "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father(Holy Ghost) upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." We all have been given the power to become the Sons of God, but the Bible tells us that in the end days, God will shorten the time so that the very elect will not be deceived. "Let no man deceive you by any means(False doctrine,false teachings.): for [that day shall not come](The end of the world as we know it.), except there come a falling away first(a great separation of believers from the truth.), and that man of sin be revealed(The anti-Christ.), the son of perdition(The utter loss of the soul or of final happiness in a future state; future misery or eternal death.);" If a man is not prepared in the word, wisdom and knowledge of truth, he can, and will be deceived. We must read and study to show ourselves approved, fully furnished in the truth and admonition of the Lord. The power of the Church will be weakened, and many shall surrender their belief in Christ, to the power of persuasion of the doctrines of the anti-Christ. We see this all happening today around the world. Many believe that a one world government, monetary system, and one world religion, is the only way to bring a lasting peace. The deceptive power of the anti-Christ will be, and is, strong. Our power within us, comes from the Holy ghost. We are to use this power in our efforts, not only to heal, to protect ourselves and family, but also to continue to seek out those that are lost. We all have been given power but many refuse to use it, believing that someone else will use theirs to come to their aid. Remember this verse, "And if one be sick, let him pray." This is part of our power over sickness. Some one ask me, "is there a cure for cancer?", my response is, Yes, faith, hope and trust in prayer and The power of the Holy Ghost, who helps us with our many infirmities, this is a promise from God. "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." The power that we have is over the spirit of sickness, evil spirits, deception and many others. We have been given the power to rebuke these evil spirits and infermities. Call each out by name and rebuke them in the name of Jesus Christ. believe and trust in the word and it shall be done according to your will. We see this explained by Christ in this verse; "Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this [which is done] to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." ars Webster,TSK Matt 24:23; 1Tim 4:1; 1John 2:18;Matt 20:22; Jas 4:3; Matt 17:20; Luke 17:6; 22 Exod 32:32; Isa 4:3; Dan 12:1; Phil 4:3; Mark 16:18; Acts 28:5; 20 John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7; Acts 1:4; Matt 7:7; Mark 11:24; Luke 11:9; John 14:13; John 16:24; Jas 1:5; 1John 3:22;" End of Days. End of Days. Dear Lord, we know that those that hasten to be by your side, know and the end is near. We know Lord that your name shall last forever. The days are growing shorter, and the end is near. Please keep your children safe, with power in the Holy Ghost, with faith, hope, and endurance, for the things that will be coming down upon this earth. Let every creature that has breath, praise you for your excellent greatness, for as your word states; "Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand." In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Biblical understanding. The end of days are upon us. The wicked are doing all manner of wickedness. Those that are unsaved, or those that have the spirit of anti-Christ, are calling good, evil, and evil, good. They call unrighteousness normal, and acceptable, and the righteousness of believers persecution and bigotry. We are who we are by the grace of God. We know that Heavens gates are open to all who believe, for they are beautiful, and hell is open to all who refuse to believe in Jesus, as the Christ. Heavens gates, or Hells fury, that is the only choices. Let us read and understand. Daniel. Many shall be purified, and made white(Saved), and tried(put under pressure from the unrighteous.); but the wicked shall do wickedly(Sin will abound.): and none of the wicked shall understand(The truth and results of their actions.); but the wise shall understand.(The saved.) And from the time [that] the daily [sacrifice] shall be taken away(A law will be established to stop animal sacrifices.), and the abomination that maketh desolate set up(Statue of the anti-Christ.), [there shall be] a thousand two hundred and ninety days.(The time that the law is established and the statue is put in the Holy place.) Blessed [is] he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.(those that refuse the mark of the beast and those that refuse to worship the anti-Christ.) But go thou thy way till the end [be](Go about your business.): for thou shalt rest(Die in the Lord.), and stand in thy lot(The side of the righteous.) at the end of the days.(Judgment.) The days are full of news that correspond to the prophecy's of the end of time. This news has worried the Christian family, for there are so many that are still lost. We, as believers, have no fear of these changes we see, but rather we are encouraged the more to hold on to our faith, and hope, in the sustaining power of God. We hear of changes in the world governments changing attitudes over corrupt doctrine and false gods. They are asking the populace to accept and embrace these anti-Christian doctrines. "There will be peace and safety", they say, but as surly as the Bible states, "They shall say peace and safety, then sudden destruction shall come upon them." The spirit of anti-Christ is upon us. He is going about marking those that are in his control. "And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. He that is unjust(acting contrary to the standard of right established by the divine law; not equitable; as an unjust man.), let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy( Dirty; foul; unclean; nasty. Polluted; defiled by sinful practices; morally impure.), let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous(it denotes one who is holy in heart, and observant of the divine commands in practice; as a righteous man.), let him be righteous still: and he that is holy( We call a man holy,when his heart is conformed in some degree to the image of God, and his life is regulated by the divine precepts. Hence, holy is used as nearly synonymous with good, pious, godly.), let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Many men are unjust. The laws have been changed according, not to righteousness, but rather to popular opinion and public pressure. We are seeing many of todays leaders changing the truth of decency into a state where all unrighteous is created equal to the laws of good judgment. Many men are filthy. The Bible, when using the word man, includes male and female, for there is no difference with God. "Without natural affection, (Homosexuality is a grave sin. This lifestyle(unnatural affection) is an abomination(Extreme hatred; detestation.) to God, and will be recompence to those that embrace it with everlasting torment. Leaders cater to the homosexual community, only because they need their support in elections. These men are corrupt, when they support them and say they are Christians.) (Homosexuality, Animal Husbandry(having sex with an animal.), trucebreakers(as in; "And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week(Seven years.): and in the midst of the week(and from the time [that] the daily [sacrifice] shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, [there shall be] a thousand two hundred and ninety days.)(1095 + 182.5 = 3.5 years.) he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the over spreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate."), false accusers(liars.), incontinent (Not restraining the passions or appetites, particularly the sexual appetite; indulging lust without restraint or in violation of law; unchaste; lewd.), fierce(Vehement in rage; eager of mischief; as a fierce tyrant; a monster fierce for blood.Violent; outrageous; not to be restrained."Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce." Gen 49.), despisers of those that are good(A contemner; a scorner.), Traitors(one who, in breach of trust.), heady(Rash; hasty; precipitate; violent; disposed to rush forward in an enterprise without thought or deliberation; hurried on by will or passion; ungovernable.), highminded( pride, arrogance.), lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness(External appearance without the essential qualities; empty show.), but denying the power thereof(Rejecting the true God.): from such turn away.(Have no dealings with, such as is written. ("Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?;") ars. Webster,TSK Ps 62:12; Dan 8:26; Dan 12:4; Rev 1:3; Jer 17:10; Jer 32:19; Matt 16:27; Rom 2:6; Rom 14:12; 1Cor 3:8; 2Cor 5:10; Gal 6:5; Rev 2:23 Deut 7:2; 1Cor 5:9; 1Sam 5:1-2; 1Kgs 8:21; 1Cor 10:21; Eph 5:11 |
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