This day and age has so many human and material influences that we forgot our original purpose for our existence. In Genesis we are given specifics on our mission. We are to be fruitful, multiply, and be caretakers of all things on, above, and below the earth. That includes each other. Also, we are to utilize the resources but not to the point of destruction. We have not even followed the basic commands of the first two books.

Made In His Image  

What does this mean that we are made in His Image? It is not the physical attributes that we are speaking of because no one has seen the true form of God. Instead, we are given the spiritual attributes that make up the characteristics, values, morals, and ethics to which He holds us to. He set the very first standard of completion relationships being of man and woman. We are separate but equal in the fact that it takes one of each biological gender to procreate and make a new person. That is how we are fruitful and multiply. Children are the future, If we keep killing children, there will be no future us.

We are given moral values that keep us from causing harm to another but we failed there too. This is both physical and mental. Some people have developed a state of mind that causes them to kill another. Some want control and will do anything to get it. When people control the basic material needs, the mental state becomes dependent on those who control them. Some attack the morals through sexual deviance, indoctrinating people into believing all physical sexual desires outside of one male and one female are good and healthy. How many have died from disease or suicide because of this? Too many.

God makes us who we are. His very name is written in our DNA. Every cell, every particle, every atom is unique to each of us. When man begins to meddle in God’s handiwork, bad things can happen.  

Worldly Influences Kill Relationships   

When God created us, He had a personal relationship with Him. Adam and Eve walked with God until Eve misspoke and the serpent manipulated her into eating of the tree. From that point there were few that walked with God in relational manner. The Bible mentions a few faithful men and women with whom God showed Himself through physical manifestations. Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Job, Samson’s Mother, Elijah, Ezekiel, Daniel and his friends, are just the tip of the iceberg in the Old Testament.

When Jesus was to come on the scene, God presented Himself through His angels to Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and Joseph. Once God’s Word became Incarnate through Jesus, the whole Middle Eastern world could see Him. Through Jesus, God opened the door for personal relationships once again but it didn’t last long. The devil took hold of some men and influenced the world to the point of near destruction.

The worldly influences today come in all shapes and sizes. The devil has such a hold on this world that it is hard to distinguish right thinking from wrong unless you are deep in the Book and Keeping the Word on you heart. These influences reach into our mental states and cause temptation, These temptations, especially the ones that turn to sin are spiritual and physical relationship killers. On one hand you could lose your family, job, and way of life. On the other, you could lose your soul and never see or feel the light of God again.   

Do You Live In Fantasy or Reality

The fantastical worlds that are products of some imaginations really can get out of control when they become a lifestyle. Those who know everything about a particular character can take things so far as to believing the fantasy is reality. When all you can talk about is a comic, book, movie, or television/radio show, the fact is that you have neglected God. When fantasy becomes your idol, you are lost to God. I have seen this first hand through some who cosplay so much that they cannot remember their true selves. This is very dangerous and has led to many unhealthy and ungodly acts.
Society has become overly influenced by things not of God that we forget who God has made us to be.

Face Book has opened the opportunity for some to find out what fictional character they most resemble. You can look at this two ways: Find out what traits or gifts you might possess; or start living a life like the character because you want to be more like him or her. Looking at these they are directed mostly to young impressionable children to young adults. This is very wrong.  

We live in a time where the rule of Ba’al has returned. Child killings, pedophilia, incest, and other sexual tendencies (the Acronym), have become normal. If you do not agree then maybe you need to reread Exodus and Leviticus, then refresh your mind and heart in the gospel. These temptations and sins are rampant in the influencers of society and our youth are considering their actions and activities as okay to model after. We know better so start putting your foot down. Fortunately we have people in authoritative offices that are trying to get us back on track.

Social Media Killed the Conversation   

If you want to reach out to anyone, find them on Face Book, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat, and Messenger. There are other apps that are out there that cause temptation and allow sinful behaviors as the norm. What that has done is made people rely on the electronic medium take over simply being truly face to face. Though it does allow to find out how Aunt Bertha is doing 5,000 miles away in Saskatchewan, people will text another who is across from them in a booth rather than looking at the person and using vocal words. Relationships suffer from electronic overuse.

We are meant to be relational beings. With advances in technology, relationships through physical  means has become a thing of the past. Personal relationships have faltered and we are not who we are meant to be.   

So, Who Are You?

By now I hope you realize that you are a child of the Living God. Made in the Glorious Image of the Divine. He gave us a group of fruits, bread, and drink to nourish us. He is the only one who can save us and bring us to our true home. His Hands molded us, He knows our hearts and can do so many things in our lives if we  let Him. He is our Guide, our Father, our Mother, our friend, our Comfort, our Joy, our Judge, our Jury. God is the one who makes the final decision on how we spend eternity. What we do on earth helps dictate our future with or without God.  He knows our purpose and gives us the gifts we need to produce the results from our purpose. To God is all Glory, Honor and Power, if you try to take the credit all the time, God may have something for you.

If you are not there but want to be, do you desire to know more about the saving Grace which is extended to us through the sacrifice of God’s Son, Jesus the Messiah. We can help then through follow-up and searching, help you find a group of like-minded believers in your area.

Jesus is Lord

Halleluiah

Rob, Servant of God

There are times to speak loudly the Word of the Lord and other times where the best thing is to be quiet and just being there is enough. There are many types of ministering from pulpit, to serving food or handing out clothes. These are great forms of sharing God’s Word but sometimes just your presence speaks God’s Grace, Love, and Mercy in volumes
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No Sermon Needed

Job was very happy that his friends decided to be there with him. Their presence was very comforting until one of them began to speak, then it all went downhill from there. Job calls his friends “miserable comforters (Job 16:2)” because they went from comforting to condemning Job for being a sinner. If they had just stayed quiet, God would not have condemned them (Job 42:7-9) and require the one who needed comfort (Job) to be the one who sought forgiveness for his friends in prayer.

The Ministry of Presence is best described as someone who has God in the heart who provides comfort and shares God’s Love, Grace, and Mercy through action or inaction where words may do more harm than good. We have had so many tragedies in the last 40 years both manmade and natural that opened so many heart’s eyes to serve those effected through presence alone and turned many back to God because they sacrificed time and materials to help without question.

Silence Is Golden    

Military and civil servant leaders understand the signals that body language can give. An open hand gesture means move in a direction while a closed fist signals a stop. When in close quarters the eye can give direction and warn of the dangers that may lie ahead. A raised hand can mean many things so one must look at the eyes to see whether the hand is about to strike out in anger or the person is taking a protective stance.  

The lack of noise coming from one’s mouth plays an integral part in giving comfort. The Psalms and
Proverbs warn us of watching what comes from the tongue and Jesus tells us that what comes out of the mouth is more vile than what goes in. The heart speaks without words. Our thoughts can be presented in so many ways without noise. Our eyes show concern or distain. Our body language can tell others how we are going to present ourselves. Movements of the hand can tell of violent or loving tendencies. To know others without words is to see the self in many lights. Silence is worth its weight in gold.

Prayer Warriors Need Quiet Time Too

There are times when the best prayers are said without uttering a word. In silence, people are forgiven. In silence, situations become clear. In silence, love is shared. In silence, wounds are healed. Prayer Warriors do not have to pray loud for God to hear because He hears the rumblings of our hearts.

What is quiet time? Quiet time is the time for personal reflection and without boasting, giving back to God all things. We boast in our weakness through prayer only to find that God has provided the strength we need to make it through the day.

We need to spend time sharing with one another but part of that is truly just being there. Many relationships are built on the presence of others and the greatest relationships are built in the presence of God. The next time someone says they need someone to talk to, don’t be Job’s friends, sit and listen without condemnation or judgement. Quietly share Christ. Be the Good Samaritan and speak through actions of caring and compassion. Be faithful providers of God’s Word.

Through God’s Love, Grace, and Mercy,

 Rob, Servant of God

Something that the past few generations have not truly shown one another is God’s Grace. Yes there are many out there who know of God’s Grace but when it comes right down to it, do we really show it and share it with others? We hear about acts of generosity and kindness and see pictures and videos that go viral but still God’s Grace somehow is missed. All should be affected in one way shape or form by these acts but so many hearts have been hardened that they just scroll by them. But God’s Grace still abounds in this dark time, God’s Grace still wins.

Are You Dependent on His Grace

Just because we believe and have faith in God does not mean we are fully dependent on His Grace. Some of best Christians I know still have issues giving everything over to God. Being dependent on God’s Grace means that everything we do.

“If God wants you to do something, he'll make it possible for you to do it, but the grace he provides comes only with the task and cannot be stockpiled beforehand. We are dependent on him from hour to hour, and the greater our awareness of this fact, the less likely we are to faint or fail in a crisis.” -Louis Cassels (1922-1974)

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16

 So why is it difficult to be fully dependent on God? The current state of the world is dependent on things only of this world. Without being part of the status quo makes for difficult living. People are so dependent on a piece of small green and black inked paper that can degrade, by ripped, burned, tossed away, or be stored away for a rainy day. God is not susceptible to those situations. You either believe or you don’t. If you do believe, do you follow the teaching of all Scripture or do you only accept what you think applies to your idealisms? Remember, Jesus said that we cannot serve God and mammon. Are you filled with the Spirit or do you rely on material things for a fully satisfied life?

But We Are Not Under The Law?..

This is a statement that has been argued for many years. It was by God’s Grace and Mercy that He gave the Israelites the Ten Commandments. Jews were the first to receive the gospel which was foretold in Scripture. Jesus did not abolish the Law but saved us from the penalties of our  sin. We are still obligated to follow the Rule of God’s Law. Think about it, if Jesus abolished the Law, everyone’s sinful nature would rule the world and we would have already wiped our existence off the earth.

It was through the Grace and Mercy of God that He sent His Word to us in the form of the Suffering Servant, Jesus of Nazareth. His Mission was to first correct the Word which was perverted and corrupted by men who desired power. His statement was written in His Blood which was poured out on the earth to save us from permanent separation from God.

Paul never stated we are to ignore God’s Law but to be renewed by it through living as Jesus taught us to live. Since Jesus is the Word made Flesh, the teachings had their basis on the Ten Commandments and the moral laws. He quoted the Old Testament (OT) continuously and showed that the OT told of His arrival and mission. Also we should not put the OT aside and only rely on the New.  R. W. Barbour explains this below:

 “He who has not felt what sin is in the Old Testament knows little what grace is in the New. He who has not trembled in Moses, and wept in David, and wondered in Isaiah will rejoice little in Matthew, rest little in John. He who has not suffered under the Law will scarcely hear the glad sound of the gospel.” -R. W. Barbour (1900- ?)

Without knowing what sin is and the consequences that come from disobedience, we would not know Grace.

God’s Grace is Free

God desires to rebuild His relationship with us so He freely gives us His Grace and Mercy. He forgives us, saves us, grants us a place in the Kingdom unconditionally.  All He asks for is our trust , love, obedience, and sharing Him with the world. We will never be worthy of His Grace. It is because of the Blood of the perfect innocent sacrifice of God’s Son, Jesus, that we are forgiven. Jesus paid the price and defeated death (separation from God) causing the gates to open so we can have the personal relationship  with God once again.

Brothers and Sisters it is time to do our part in the Great Commission now more than ever before. Be dependent on His Grace and He will provide and protect you. The tasks given will be successful in His embrace.

In God’s Grace and Mercy

Rob, Servant of God

What is it that helps you make it through the day. Is it that first morning cup of coffee or other caffeinated beverage? Is it that motivational speaker on the radio or television that tells you first thing that you are a good person? Do you rely only upon worldly things to give you that jump start and bring joy? Or do you just get up and go hoping that others whom you think you trust will help get you through the day? What was missing in all those situations? The Cup of Salvation and the Bread of Life.

Placing your hope, trust, and life, in the hands of others without first giving all things to God is a very dangerous thing. Without God you risk placing yourself in the hands of someone who may be out to harm you mentally or physically. The person may put you in a situation where there is no escape.    

Here is what Adonai says:
“A curse on the person who trusts in humans, who relies on merely human strength, whose heart turns away from Adonai. He will be like a tamarisk in the ‘Aravah —when relief comes, it is unaffected; for it lives in the sun baked desert, in salty, uninhabited land.

Blessed is the man who trusts in Adonai; Adonai will be his security. He will be like a tree planted near water; it spreads out its roots by the river; it does not notice when heat comes; and its foliage is luxuriant; it is not anxious in a year of drought but keeps on yielding fruit.
 
“The heart is more deceitful than anything else and mortally sick. Who can fathom it?
I, Adonai, search the heart; I test inner motivations; in order to give to everyone
what his actions and conduct deserve.” Jeremiah 17:5-10

This is not saying that trust in our fellow man is bad. It is a warning that trusting someone who does not trust in God may result in bad things happening.

Reliance On God Will Save You

Scripture is full of stories of people who relied on God and were saved from certain fates. Joseph Son of Jacob had faith that God would use his situation for good. He saved many during a famine. David killed Goliath because his faith gave him a keen eye and a strong hand. He became a king. Jeremiah was tossed into a cistern. The truth of God he spoke set him free. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were saved from a furnace. Daniel and the lion’s den. And the list goes on and on.

Yet People Still Deny God Exists

How can we deny God with all those people who had a relationship of trust in a God they could not see? Many people will say they are just myths and legends. Some claim disbelief because there is no evidence any of it is true (um, archeological findings is proof). There are too many physical discoveries coming to light.

We Rely Too Much On Worldly Things 

This day and age has seen less and less people believing in God. Instead they put their trust in physical things that other people have made. The idol of money as the only means of survival is very strong and has turned many hearts away from God. Money cannot truly make a person happy, in fact, money will only bring sadness. It is a temporary joy because it gives only physical pleasures. The need for money is a disease that people think the only cure is to get more money. Material things are good for survival of the body but too much can destroy the soul.  

How sad it is to see lives destroyed when the money stops coming in and they do not know how to survive. The survival skills of the past have been lost because of self-reliance on an idol instead of reliance on God. Technology has replaced personal relationships as we have become slaves to electronic devices. The youth have become so engrossed with the happenings of others and desiring to be someone or something else that they forget who they themselves are. 

The Lawless One Is Present

The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Forgetting your true self, the one that God created, and believing the lies told in the world brings this passage to life.

 So many are deceived by the lie that was caused by the depraved mind of sexually immoral men that the whole world is in chaos. God’s Law has been perverted to a point where many think the opposite of God’s Law is the new good. It is not just the sexually immoral but all those who deny the Ten Commandments, the morality laws, values, and ethics that are found in the Tanakh. These are people who will speak Scriptures taking them out of context to fit their own desires.

What Do We Do?

As Christ followers we are to abide by His teachings, which include adherence to the Laws of God, which include the Ten Commandments and morality laws. Because we are not born Jewish we do not have to adhere to the dietary laws. Jesus also removed the stoning, and other major punishments by men. When we ignore these things, we are given into sin and become a slave to the lawless one.
We are to love those who persecute us and bring hope to the hopeless. Do not judge those who believe the falsehoods but treat them with kindness and compassion so they may see the truth.

May God’s Love, Grace, and Mercy shine upon you,

Rob, Servant of God

When Jesus talked about building on sand versus building on stone I never thought I would be put up to the challenge of building using stone and sand in a spot where sand is on top of clay on top of sand  on top of clay. Of course Jesus was actually talking about faith in Him and it is that faith in Him that has encouraged this ministry to be built. Using some bought materials and the natural materials found on the property, God has given the team the knowledge and understanding to be able to place things in the right spots so that we can glorify God.
 
​As structures are built, so are relationships. As relationships are built the Kingdom is expanded. As  God's Kingdom is raised, Grace unfolds. His Grace is sufficient for us as we work share the Word with the world and defeat the Adversary's hold over us.

​Please continue to pray for the ministry as we put ourselves third to God and others.    

Working with others means that you are to develop a team effort to get things done. Every level of work needs this in order to be successful. There are some out there that know this but choose to want to stand out above the crowd and be noticed. You know, the “Look at me” type. When a person becomes obsessed with self-success they lose the team which makes for an unhealthy workplace because all that person wants to see is others faults and covers their own.

When this person only sees the faults and is in a position of leadership, they hang those faults over the subordinates head and the workplace can become very hostile. It is very difficult to stay humble for so long and take the abuse. The Father does not want us to stoop to his or her level but at the same time explain the judgmental attitude that this person has developed. Sometimes it is the hardest thing to do but it must be done. Scriptures tell us to avoid confrontation unless absolutely necessary. So how do you deal with this type of person?

How do we handle a person that only sees the faults in others?

Continue to do the job as prescribed and watch the person’s attitude towards others. Remember this person has been corrupted through his/her own faults and watch for a pattern. When confronted by the person and he/she starts in on you, ask them to stop then tell the person in a kind manner that you know your own faults and you do not need to be reminded of them. Try to get the person to recognize his/her own faults without chiding or being judgmental yourself. Show kindness yet be stern and hold your position. If this persists then take it higher.

It helps to get others in a room and air out things in a way that does not cause harm. Work with each other. Once the laundry is set out to dry, the team can develop a closer relationship and help each other work through their weaknesses, building them up to be strengths.  

Find Strength in Our Weakness

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Strength comes from weakness. This does not mean that we are to point out another’s weakness, instead share a weakness in order to find strength in overcoming it. The Grace of God, which is sufficient for us, is there to help us work through it and strengthen us so our weakness becomes a strength.

Yet still, some people consider these weaknesses as faults and will try to use them against us. If we boast about our weaknesses as Paul did then those weaknesses or faults become where we find strength and can win over the one who tries to extort these faults to their advantage.

Isn’t it funny how God works sometimes. The things that humans find as faults are strengths in God’s eyes. We find joy in suffering, not in a sadistic way but we understand that the suffering is only a temporary thing because God uses the weak and suffering to show His power through us when we still succeed even in our failures. This life gives us the lessons we need to be ready for the next. God’s Grace and Mercy covers us and gives us hope for a future of peace in the next.   

Brothers and Sisters, build up those around you through sharing where you are weakest and watch relationships grow. One thing a healthy relationship is built on encouraging one another to overcome our weaknesses by working through them. We cannot do it alone. I want to encourage and challenge you to opening up more to those who are closest to you so a deeper relationship is built on an understanding of each other and how working together brings strength in adversity. This is another example of God working through us and expanding His Kingdom on earth.

In His Grace and Merciful Loving Arms,

Rob, Servant of God  

Thumbing through the news Saturday night I found more news about rich people’s and celebrity net wealth than bad news. Why are we concerning ourselves with the net wealth of others? What does it matter how much money people make. I would rather get heartwarming stories of people’s good deeds that enrich the spirits of them an those around them.
For the prosperity gospel folks apparently hearing of someone’s money is good news, but what does that really get them, heart warm or heart ache? Jesus talked about wealth, yes, but the wealth He spoke of was not material, it was spiritual. Think about this: When Jesus was approached about taxes He went right to the knock-out punch by asking whose face is on the coin. The answer was Caesar’s so Jesus explains that we are to pay Caesar what is Caesar’s, but pay God what is God’s. So what is God’s?
We are God’s inheritance, not our physical material selves but our glorified Spiritual selves. Our wealth is in the Spirit so when we discuss wealth it truly is a personal matter. What we give to God is Worship and Praise that encompasses the Spiritual Gifts that we are given. Yes the money matters when it comes to building upkeep and supplying the staff with enough to live on but what truly matters is what have you done for God lately.
Remember the story of the rich man who had so much he had to build more buildings to hold all he had? What happened to him? He was taken the night he was boasting about all he had then when his spirit left, he had nothing. No joy, no happiness, nothing. His children wasted the material wealth that was left behind and there was truly nothing left of the man but a memory of his materialism. That is not a good legacy to leave behind. What kind of legacy will you leave?
When we move on what is more important, the contributions that helped society physically or spiritually. Will the person you helped remember you for the things given or the fact that you gave of yourself freely without need of accolades? I tell you the person who gives freely is doing for his or her fellow man (person) what God has done for us. God gives us Grace and Mercy freely so we should emulate God by giving of ourselves in the same manner.
The measure of a man is not how much he has stored up in the bank, the nice cars or the mansion; the measure is his friends, his relationships with people, his kindness, his joy shared with others, his sacrifice even when he has nothing but himself to give. Jesus expressed it like this, “Greater love has no man than he who would give his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Does the person who stores material riches have friends or potential moochers?
I bring up that verse as we approach the 4th of July. The United States celebrates that day as the declaration of independence from tyranny. What did it cost us? Many lives of husbands, brothers, sons, even daughters, wives, and mothers. They fought for freedom and we have wasted what they fought for.
Brothers and Sisters, do not worry about others financial status or another’s personal life except those who matter most in your immediate personal relationships. Remember, they are just people too but those who put their life out there are just needing others approval. Give of yourselves in the way Jesus gave to the people when He walked the earth. Love others as God loves us, both agape and hard love. Be safe and aware of our surroundings this holiday.
God’s Love, Grace, and Mercy envelop you,
Rob, Servant of God
  
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We have all been discouraged about one thing or another. Some find themselves more in a bind when the discouragement overtakes them while others find strength in the adversity even after a bit of discouragement. Why is this? Scripture tells us from early on that God wants a personal relationship with us so he becomes our guide, our protector, our savior. It also tells us that He is our strength when we are at our weakest but the catch is that we must trust in Him to be there. When His Children are discouraged, God brings us strength and comfort. The comfort can come in many forms, we just have to open the eyes of our heart to see Him.

Do Not Worry About What is Before You

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

Those are mighty words spoken by Moses when he was preparing Joshua for taking over. Moses is reminding him that God is the one who has control, has his back so to speak. If we believe that God saved us through the sacrifice of His Son then we should trust that God will point us in the right direction. Of course we can still choose the other path because it may seem easier but the path God leads us on (though it may be full of tests) will have greater rewards (not material) when we arrive at His destination for us.

I know it sounds better than it feels sometimes and you wish that God would have led you down the easy path but He actually does, on occasion. There are things in this world that we are responsible for according to our Spiritual Gifts and our tasks given. Some things seem easier than others. That is because of the Gift that God bestowed upon us, He wove it into our DNA.

The tasks before us are part of God’s Ultimate Plan. He knows what was, what is , and what will be in each of our lives. We cannot ignore it and we can try to avoid it; but if we are faithful to Him, He will place things in our path guiding us His Way.   

But It Won’t Be Easy

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Jesus told us that life will be hard because we are not meant just for this, our Spirits are meant for greater things. Take everything that God puts in your path and give Him the Glory for it is by Him that these things occur. Now I know that you are saying that the devil puts things in our way, and yes he does but don’t you think that God may have already found the way around The Adversary’s tricks and helps you remove the stumbling block? That why He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in us once we accepted Him in our hearts.

When God Incarnate, Jesus, walked the earth, He showed us the way to live and be comfortable with the life we are given. We can embrace our circumstance or change it if we choose but remember, you made the choice and the road home will be difficult. Find Joy in all sorrow the best you can.

By His Grace, We Are Saved

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

No matter how weak we feel, we can find the courage and strength we need through the free gift of Grace and Mercy which covers us in the Blood of Jesus. Jesus suffered so we wouldn’t have to. Ok, I know, yes we still suffer, we feel sadness, depression, weakness, and pain. Have you ever just stopped and asked yourself why?

Be Joyful in your weakness but do not flaunt them. Show that you can strive for greatness no matter what kind of dismay or discouragement you may feel. It is okay to cry, to shout in pain. In the shouting, Praise God and ask Him for healing. In your crying, pray for His comforting presence. We do not deserve His Grace but He willingly gives it out of His Love for us.
Brothers and Sisters, do not let yourself be discouraged. Instead, live and praise God through all worship. Share your story of His Grace in your life and when you think others see your weakness, in truth they see the strength of God working through you. You might not come out on top, but you will be where God needs you to be.

In God’s Love, Grace, and Mercy

Rob, Servant of God   

When we have a personal desire that may or may not be part of God’s plan in our lives we sometimes get a resounding “NO” for an answer. Why does God do this? What we desire may not be what God needs from us. Sometimes our timing is not in tune with God’s timing and we have to be patient waiting for His “Yes” and it might not be exactly what we wanted but in the way God knows we need it.

There are many instances in Scripture where someone asks for something. For some the result is instantaneous. For some, patience is learned. For some, God granted the opposite. For one, the need for one thing led to the receiving of so much more.
We have to understand that our human desires are not in God’s Plan for us. He might grant our wish to teach a lesson of disregard it if He knows it will take us down the wrong path. For everything we need to depend on God, listening closely to how He responds to our wants and needs.

Don’t Pray For Patience You Never Know What You Will Get

How often we ask for patience when a hard decision has to made or we have something that we are anxiously waiting on and just cannot stand it? God knows what we want, we just have to have patience for His timing. If you ask for patience you may be waiting a long time for the thing you want only to find that it was not what you needed.

Do Pray For Guidance and Understanding

We are part of God’s Plan and play many parts in every small detail that has ramifications when we make wrong choices. When we put our trust in God that He will guide us, we are left with an understanding that our path is not our own and that God will take care of things in His timing. This is a great feeling actually and has been a constant companion in my life. I have made some bad choices but God has driven me back on track. See, I relinquished all things to God and put my life in His Hands. It has been an interesting road trip so far and I cannot wait for the next turn, the next stop, the next destination.

Brothers and Sisters, we are in God’s loving arms thanks to His Grace and Mercy but if we cannot accept the fact that our lives are not our own, we live without hope, joy, and peace. Unacceptance means that we cannot feel His Love. If you know someone who is lost and needs a place to be, open up and tell the person about how you turned back to God. I bet there are some interesting stories out there.

In God’s Embrace,

Rob, Servant of The Father  

Do you thirst but after drinking still feel thirsty? Have an overwhelming hunger but still feel empty after your stomach is full? Do you feel sluggish, worn down, or even lost after having the best night of sleep in your life? You are not alone. No matter how much we try to satisfy ourselves we are never fully satisfied. That is the same feeling we need for God’s Word. His Word fills us but we should have an unquenchable desire to know Him more.

One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4

Thirst For the Word

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1

As Children of The Father God we should forever seek Him in all things. God is in everything so we do not really have to search far but some are blind to believe all things are here by chance, even us. God’s Word is in everything from the smallest grain of sand to the tallest snow-capped mountain. From the amoeba to the tallest animal His handiwork is evident. By His Word all the earth and everything on it, in it, and above it was created yet we seek Him.

God once dwelled with His creation in a perfect, personal relationship until the choice was made to disobey His Law given to Adam. Since then we have earnestly sought to return to His comfort. Most have found solace and have become complaisant in this world but they will never find true peace. Seeking the Love and Mercy of our Father is the only peace we need. By God’s Grace, the ones who seek Him will be found by Him. For:  
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6


We Have Been Given The Bread of Life


Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” John 6:35

Jesus is the Word Incarnate, the deity/human in which God came to us so He could bring us to salvation. He is fully God and fully human (yet without sin) so that we could see what we are to become. Jesus, God in the flesh, showed us how to live, taught us how to communicate with our Father God, and gave up this life in order to save us and have a closer relationship through the release of the Holy Spirit to dwell within us.

Unquenchable

What does the word, unquenchable have to do with this since Jesus said that once we find Him and believes shall be filled? Simply this, the more we seek Him in His Word through the study of Scripture, through prayer, singing, openly praising and thanking Him for all things, the deeper we find His Spirit within us and the closer our relationship becomes.
No matter how much a relationship you believe you already have with God, there is always more to find. God is Omniscient, Omnipotent, and Omnipresent, so there is always something more to know, to learn, to Love.

Brothers and Sisters,

 Whether or not you believe you have a solid relationship with God, remember that He desires us to have a solid relationship with others here on this earth. Yes that means we are to do our best to share God’s Love with everyone to include our “enemies” and the worst of sinners. That is the hardest thing to do. Do not fall in the traps of sin by accepting the sinfulness of others as a norm but love them with God’s Love remembering to follow the Word and not letting anyone discourage you. When someone tests you, reach back in with Scripture and explain if needed. They sinner will eventually see his or her folly and hopefully repent.

Seek the unquenchable, take in the Bread of Life daily and give Him the Glory for all things. Brothers and Sisters, the time is coming, even if it is not in our lifetime we need to pass these things to our children so that they can be prepared for His return.

God’s Comfort and Love be with you,

Rob, Servant of God

Brothers and Sisters, I have a question for you…Do you identify with Christ?  When your identity is rooted in Christ so many things happen. The first thing is that there may be suffering in grounding your identity but your life will be more at peace. Let’s see what Solomon, Jesus, and Paul say about having an identity rooted in God through Christ.
Do You Rely on Other Person’s Perception?

Paul writes in Galatians 1:9-10,
“We said it before, and I say it again: if anyone announces “Good News” contrary to what you received, let him be under a curse forever!
Now does that sound as if I were trying to win human approval? No! I want God’s approval! Or that I’m trying to cater to people? If I were still doing that, I would not be a servant of the Messiah.”

Whom are you seeking approval from? Do you rely on the praise and credit of man to give you a sense of purpose (identity) or change who you were to fit in with a crowd by doing something that gains approval and makes you popular in another’s eyes? How others perceive what a Christian should be and the truth are not always the same. A person of God does not need others to tell them good job or that they should be ashamed when the person is doing or saying things that encompass all the teachings of Scripture and Jesus.
The only one that we need to seek approval from is God and we should not even seek His approval but conduct ourselves in a manner that God approves of. We have Christian attention seekers that make it sound as if they are rooted in Christ when in truth they are doing things for self. We are in a selfish society that believes they are selfless. All honor and glory is God’s not ours. Human perception means nothing in the higher scheme of things.

God’s Gifts to You Are For His Glory Alone

When your identity is founded in Christ you are not to flaunt your earthly status or gifts. Spiritual gifts are gifts from God. When the gifts are abused to feed our own hunger for acceptance of those around us, we are not using them to glorify God, but ourselves. In the Gospel of Luke we are given this warning and observation from Jesus: 


 “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”

As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” Luke 20:46-21:4

Have you seen the pattern yet, the selfish will not prevail because they do not use what they were given to glorify God. There is a big difference in doing things for show and being a devoted believer and follower of God. Just because your position allows it, do not flaunt your riches and make known what you are doing to the world by using your gifts to gain the things of the world. They do not matter and will eventually be your downfall. Living humbly and using your gifts for the Glory, Worship, and Praise of God will get you where you need to be in eternity.

Can You Turn The Other Cheek

When you face adversity, the hardest thing to do is stand there and allow the bad things to happen. Now this does not mean let someone continue to do you wrong to the point where you are brutally hurt or killed, absolutely not. This also does not mean to let certain behaviors go unpunished. Listen to the Words of Jesus from Matthew:

“You have heard that our fathers were told, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you not to stand up against someone who does you wrong. On the contrary, if someone hits you on the right cheek, let him hit you on the left cheek too! If someone wants to sue you for your shirt, let him have your coat as well! And if a soldier forces you to carry his pack for one mile, carry it for two! When someone asks you for something, give it to him; when someone wants to borrow something from you, lend it to him.
Mathew 5:38-42
 
This does mean let someone bully you for your kindness, on the contrary there are two ways about this. The saying, kill them with kindness” kind of goes here but without the killing part. Show God’s Love and Mercy to those who do not show you mercy and they may learn mercy and find God. We are to treat others better than they “deserve” because that is how God has treated us. Love others out of our Love for God. Yes we get aggravated and angered but turn that aggravation into kind responses sharing what we know Jesus would have us do. But God also gave Solomon this piece of wisdom:
 
Above everything else, guard your heart; for it is the source of life’s consequences. Proverbs 4:23
 
Giving in to their false sense of strength grants their belief they have power over you. When you do not guard your heart from behaving like that adversary, you fail at sharing God’s Grace and Mercy. How do we accomplish this?
Show God’s Love through ultimate unquestionable actions thereby proving you are the stronger person because of your strength through adversity thanks to your faith and belief in God. That is how. What we are to do is not give the other person the satisfaction of believing they have power over you because they will continue their behavior if not with you then with someone else.

Where Is Your Identity Rooted?


I finish where I started by asking the question again so you can examine yourself, ask forgiveness, and dedicate or rededicate your life to God (and mean it). Are you willing to suffer for your faith and see the joy that it brings even when your family may be the ones bringing the strife. Are you ready to let go and let God take over your life?

God,
I am sorry that I have not been the person you desire me to be. I have tried to seek only your accolades, and use my gifts for You alone but sometimes I like to hear “Good job” from those around me. Father, help me turn the other cheek and glorify you through sharing in your grace and mercy through words and actions that point only to You. Thank You Father for all You are. Please forgive me. IN your Holy and Blessed Name, Through Jesus I pray. Amen
In Christ,
Rob, Servant of God.

The choices we make determine the words we say and the actions we take. The question then becomes, “What caused this person to do or say these things which caused others to have a significant emotional event?” Many people want to blame the devil, some say it is a mental disease, some will even go as far saying the person was born with the defect that caused the person to act that way. Each of those can be right in some respects but the last one is probably the most accurate. We are all born with a sinful nature, it is our choice as to whether we embrace it, or fight it. How we are raised, and live our lives are what influences our choice.
Adam was given a direct command from God not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge (aka. Good and Evil). Eve was told of the Tree by Adam, but we are not sure whether or not Adam explained the rules completely. The serpent in the garden (influenced by the Adversary) influenced Eve to make a choice. In the process, Eve added to God’s Word which influenced the serpent to entice Eve into making a bad choice. God immediately condemned the serpent and took the arms and legs away (Gen3:14). He then caused retribution on Satan and Mankind saying, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” (Gen 13:15).     
The Devil Made Me Do It, is a common phrase heard one too many times when person does something that is not in the norm for the person. It usually involves something tragic. But here is the truth of the matter…. Satan, the Adversary is the influencer that causes a person to make a choice to do or say things. These influences are ideations that lead to temptations and ultimately sin. Satan uses the world around us to place us into a position that requires us to make choices. In other words, the devil cannot make you do anything, it is all about choice.
 
The Hebrew word śāṭān, meaning “accuser” or “adversary,” occurs several times throughout the Tanakh and references enemies both human and celestial alike. When referring to the celestial adversary, the word is typically accompanied by the definite article. He is ha-satan--the Accuser—and it is a job description rather than a proper name. That is right, a job description. 
Looking into the book of Job, ha-satan is the one that prompted God to allow Job’s faith to be tested. There were no temptations placed on Job’s heart and ha-satan could not break him. Here, the Adversary plays a dirty prosecutor who influenced certain aspects of the world to make a mess of Job’s life. So looking in the ethereal, ha-satan is not an individual, but one who wreaks havoc causing things to happen that affects the world around us and tests our free will by allowing us to choose how we will react.
Over the millennia, this position on the council has been more personified and it stands to reason that this Satan is connected to Lucifer the fallen and what we call the Devil. This personification is found in many cultures specifically Greece and Roman being known as Hades and Pluto. Other cultures name the god of the dead as Osiris, Ogbunabali, Iku, Mot, Aita, and Ishtar-Deela, to name a few. East Asian mythos has a whole team for the underworld set up in a hierarchy Starting at emperors all the way down to gatekeepers, administrators and judges. Many of these are not influencers but are still considered to be feared.
Ha-satan, the Accuser, tester of man and deity may have fallen from grace and become known as Lucifer the deceiver and prince of this world with his minions (demons) but he does not make us do anything that we would not choose to do. Demons wreak havoc on man to help us make poor choices to keep us away from God but they cannot win the battle of Good and Evil when a person is given a choice to live with God or away from God no matter how good they make it sound.  

Free Will

Judeo-Christian Believers understand that there is a difference between eternal life and eternal death. Because of this understanding we are granted the ability free will, the right to choose our course of action in daily living. This Free Will also means that we understand the difference between right and wrong ways of living. Our Free Will is given a boost when we have the Holy Spirit, the Helper, living within us and guiding us to make good moral and ethical choices which determine our ultimate fate which is living in God’s light or in darkness, separated from God. Free Will is a gift from God that was in place from the beginning even before The Fall but was not understood until the fruit was eaten.

The Choice is Yours

   What you do with your life is your choice but I hope that you listen to the Holy Spirit and not the deceiver. The worldly influences are gaining ground every day and have infiltrated all ranks of religious hierarchy. We can choose to get back to the ways that take us to the Father or continue down the path that leads to separation from God. I hope you choose the path that leads to eternal life because the darkness is a very frightening place.
May God’s Loving Grace envelop you,
 Rob, Servant of God

Where is it that you find the most comfort? What makes you at ease and less stressed so that you can be a value to the society in which you live? When the kings of Judea were apart from God, they found nothing but trouble. The influences of other gods and the societies that worshipped them had made their troubles greater because the other gods were manifestations of the Adversary.
The line of King David had many troubles because they were influenced by other nations who did not know the One True God and had fallen into the traps of doing vile and immoral things to attempt to bring a peaceful resolve to the lands. Sometimes, God would open the heart of a prophet and the king would listen. Sometimes the king would kill the prophet without remorse which caused even worse trouble. When Asa was king, he listened………  
The Spirit of God came on ‘Azaryah the son of ‘Oded; 2 he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa, and all Y’hudah and Binyamin! Adonai is with you, as long as you are with him; if you seek him, you will find him; but if you abandon him, he will abandon you! 3 For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a cohen who could teach, and without Torah. 4 But when, in their distress, they turned to Adonai the God of Israel and sought him, they found him. 5 In those times people going about their business were insecure, and great disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands; 6 so that they were shattered to pieces, nation against nation and city against city, as God troubled them with every kind of distress. 7 But you, be strong, and don’t slack off; for your work will be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:1-7
I used the Common Jewish Bible translation here because it made the most sense to me. King Asa found comfort in the words of the seer/prophet and realized why the nation was troubled. He went on a crusade and removed the worship of Ba’al, Molech, Asherah, and others who caused strife in the land. He instructed all the people to return to Adonai and they did. Their hard hearts crumbled and found comfort and peace. For 35 years the nation was quiet and at peace because they returned to God.
We are in a time where Ba’al, Molech, and Baphomet have overtaken the hearts of humankind, even some who lead worship in the name of Jesus have fallen into the trappings of the immoral and vile behaviors that the demon gods enjoy. We are finding that child sacrifices have returned, sexual perversions that are supposed to bring a heightened spiritual well-being (happiness) are being practiced. These things only bring trouble and we are experiencing that now. We are in a time where the balance is highly disturbed and we are afflicted. We have division where we once almost had peaceful resolution.
What we need to do is obvious. The change must occur first in the churches that have been infected then reach out to others so they can see the truth that has been covered by the goat’s wool in front of their eyes. King Asa and others were reminded of the truth through words from the prophets or a rediscovery of the ancient texts. We have the Dead Sea Scrolls and other texts that have not been changed so why can we not listen and find comfort?
Heavenly Father, Gracious Lord, we have sinned and forgotten the truths. We have let our brothers and sisters fall into the traps of the gods who keep us from knowing you and allowed them to find peace and comfort in things that will only destroy them. Father, enter us and shine your light through us so that we may be like Azaryah and the other prophets who spoke Your truths and bring a temporary peace to this troubled world until Your Son returns. Father, be with those who are suffering and mourning their losses both physically and spiritually especially when it is a child, or other loved one. Help us remove the wool from the eyes of the churches who lost your Word so that the true Kingdom will be found and built higher for your Glory. Thank you Father for all things, for the remission of sins, and the Holy Spirit which guides us. We ask these things through your Son, Jesus. Amen     


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Today we remember those who sacrificed their lives so that American Citizens can live a life in accordance with the Bible and the Constitution. If you look it up, that is one of the things this day is described as. Unfortunately, many just see today as a day off from work. I personally have lost relatives in wartime situations and it is their memory which I remember today.

​Many who do not understand will thank a Veteran or one whos is currently serving, this is not our day, but it is our day to remember our fallen Brothers and Sisters. If a Vet or current serviceman does not correct the individual, then that person is wrong.

​Our freedoms are at risk but the question then becomes, what freedoms do we actually have left? Today's society has already handed so many of the values and morals that were held by those who died over to the people who hate our way of life that it is almost not even worth celebrating the day. We have returned to child sacrifice, immoral behaviors, allowed other religious laws to infiltrate our country. We have openly allowed people to come in and kill us while we welcome them with open arms and homes.

​When will we stop this????
​It better be soon or we will no longer recognize this country for what it was. It is time to return to what right looks like within the eyes of God. Churches need to stop letting society and the popular dictate our lives. God dictates how we should live, no one else.

​Are you ready to stand??? Stop letting the world rule us, it is time for God to rule again.

​Sorry if this sounds like a rant but too many people are losing their lives senselessly because of the evils in this world. Tired of those who have been blinded and no longer see the light.

​Rob, Servant of God    

 Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees near him heard these things, and said to him, “Are we also blind?” Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, ‘We see,’ your guilt remains. John 9:39-41

​​This is exactly what is happening now in the Vatican. According to the website, ​Breaking Israeli News , there are many in positions of authority at the highest Catholic levels, who are deceived into believing that Jesus is not going to return. These men were devoted to Jesus yet corruption has blinded them to the truth. What happened? Just like the Sanhedrin of old, the Vatican has lost the truth of the matter and have become blinded to the Word. 

Why

​​The Word of God is meant for the Children of God. We are all His Children, yes, and we know Him but this is what happens....the corruption of His Word by mankind blinds the authorities to the truths within. The desires of man to be liked, loved, and successful, cause the blindness. When given power and authority through lineage (Levites) the Word learned is full of humanity's interpretation and tradition. This blinds a person to the truth unless the eyes of the heart are opened.   

It Has Been Written

​Scriptures talk about this in that those in authority will begin to deny that Jesus will return. This is so that the Adversary can step in for the final corruption before Jesus returns. Is this a test? yes. Will eyes be opened, yes, but for most it will be a last moment heart tug. Will it be tough, yes, but necessary. Why is this happening? Because God needs to punish Satan for his deception. The devil will come in and create a false sense of peace but at the cost of many lives.   

​Too Many are Still In the World, Not In The Word

​The world has taken hold of so many people that it is difficult for them to see the problems that they are causing. They are blind to the desires that hold them to need the worldliness before Godliness. It is this that will make it easy for the Satan's final deception of man. How do we conquer this? How do we not become one of the blind? Continue to stay in the Word and do not fall for falsehoods. God will give those who truly believe discernment of heart and mind so we can see the truth of the matter.    

​To create a visual for understanding, if you have read the "Left Behind" series or saw the movies with Kirk Cameron, they give a great visual effect on the minds eye of one who is to see the truth of things. It may or may not be like that but if you see others being swayed away from the truth of things and are given the mind not to be swayed by the sweet soothing voice of evil, then that is discernment provided by God. 

​Be Ready

​Brothers and Sisters, be vigilant in the Word and continue to share as we are Commissioned to do. Do not let the World run your life but rule the world with the Word. Be the neighbor, continue random acts of kindness in God's name, feed and cloth others and do not worry about things of the world for they pass away but the Word remains forever. 

​In God's Love, 
​Rob, Servant of God
 


   

Writings of old give a glimpse into what life was like back before all the conveniences of these modern times. They tell of their understanding of the sciences, communication, migration, religious idealisms and traditions, moral and ethical codes, healthy living, wars, famines, and others good and bad times. As we progress into the future it is good to know the past so that we do not make similar mistakes, especially in the treatment of all humankind. At the same time, the writings teach about what happens when right and wrong choices are made. We learn about consequences of actions through stories of truth, myth, and legends. So why does it seem like so many people are ignoring the past?

Ignorance is a Blissful Mess
Not knowing the events of the past, even the last 400 years can lead down a path of serious problems that make us repeat it. Because of this we have turned back the clock where bad men and women chose the path society traveled. Schools are teaching selected truths of history and perverting what happened when their idealisms do not concur with what actually happened. There is a teaching of hatred and misinformation that causes students to rebel against what is right and true. The Adversary is indoctrinating them into false realities. Most have forgotten what happened to Roman and other societies as sexual perversions, bad leaders, and the expanse of certain economic successes and blunders caused the eventual fall of the empire. Oh how I wish some people would have paid attention. To make matters worse, some have tried to change the form of the government to something worse even as they see other countries that made that change fall into anarchy.

What Happened?
Some people are asking for monetary compensation as a form of reconciliation for what happened to their ancestors. I am sorry that happened but I am not racist nor am I in the business of selling nor forcing people into slavery nor was my family. Money does not make up for the past and progress cannot be made through an object that when loved, is the root of evil deeds.
True “compensation” is families forgiving families and folks sharing in the Love of God. Does not Jesus tell us to forgive our Brothers (he was meaning all people) so that we can be forgiven? There is no measure to forgiveness; it must be practiced whenever occasion arises. Christian forgiveness must be extended as far as old-world vengeance. Paul writes, "Forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:32). Through immeasurable forgiveness, progress to the Kingdom can be made.
America is heading down the path where we are running out of room because so many people are coming in and instead of blending, they are trying to enforce their religious and traditions on others. Freedom of and from religion means that communities can have their religious practices (within the bounds of good ethical and moral behaviors) without forcing others to see things their way and keeping those practices out of the government except for what the government was founded upon.
In America, we have a Constitution that dictates how to be successful and shares the rights of the citizenry but there are certain things that are really grey areas.
We have a set of judges in America that occasionally are forced to conform to society and put a human twist to God’s Law thereby removing God and condemning us. Some things should not be our choice.

1. Right to Life
All people have a right to life but so many what to end other’s lives, some before they even really begin. Why have we gone back to child sacrifice? Human beings do not have a right to kill another. Remember the Commandment, “Thou Shalt Not Murder”? I understand the desire for aborting a pregnancy if conception happened from a rape or if the mother or child is in danger, I got that. But when two people who truly love each other become one, God grants the gift of a child. He also dictates timing. When a heartbeat begins, life’s blood is circulating. The child is alive.
Certain celebrities have fought for the right to be promiscuous. If you desire to sleep around then have protection. But then again, Abstinence is best. If you are going to oppose the Law and the Prophets, be prepared for the consequences of your actions.
We have also gotten to the point of protecting persons who commit crimes and traveled into places illegally. The Tanakh, the Bible, even the Koran all have Scripture concerning the treatment and expulsion of illegals especially those who commit crimes or do not conform to the country in which they wish to abide. This treatment was for the safety of the legal citizens already in the country. Why does the whole government not see the problem?

2. Right to Practice (within the Bounds of Common Law)
We are allowed to practice religions that do not involve the taking of another’s life nor controlling another’s actions to commit crimes against others. Unfortunately, there are people who cannot leave certain ways of life behind and try to impose their strictest beliefs that are most harmful to women upon others, even those who do not fall under their laws. The world has allowed disgraceful behaviors against humanity to run rampant. We were designed as caretakers, not destroyers of the sanctity of life.
Thankfully, there are people in authority who have the strength, wisdom, and ability to stand against those who oppose oppression and dissenters who try to impose their outdated laws upon others. We know that the right way of life will prevail and we all hope we are on the right side. For those of us who are Children of God, we know the outcome and it is good.

We Are All A Shade of Brown Skin
Contrary to some who insist the first humans were black skin, when you take all things into consideration Adam was brown skin. Not black, white, yellow or red…brown. The research states that Eden is a ethereal place where it was the material representation of Heaven. This meant that all things which are in Heaven was represented on Earth. The High Kingdom was still distant but the Garden itself was a physical copy of the Garden in Heaven. It was placed in the Middle East. From Adam would come Eve and the pairing created children of different genetics. Hair and skin color were different. If you read the Book of Jasper and other earlier texts you will see how different the children were. Noah and his wife’s three boys were different as well. When Babel happened, we were dispersed into what we know today.
How Do We Learn

By picking up a translation of ancient writings (which by the way are readily available), we can learn from the past more about our future. It is amazing what we can learn by study and asking religious authorities the right questions. Ignoring the past condemns us to relive it. Personally, that is not on my agenda of things to do. Jesus taught us not to worry but He also reminded us to look to the past to understand the present in order to face future events.
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May God’s Loving Grace and Mercy envelop you and hold you close,
Rob, Servant of God
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Do you know someone who has one opinion for a good while, becomes known for that opinion then one day up and turns 180. The forked silver tongued person does just that. In the last 20 years this type of person is getting a lot of attention and is commonly known as a bandwagon jumper. This person type desires to sty relevant in the world no matter the cost to others much less themselves until they become victims of their own selfishness.
Hollywood has become this group thanks to the desire to remain popular and attention seeking. How many celebrities do you know that have changed their tune when society is turning against them or they could not get their way? There are more since the 2016 elections than ever before. The number one grabber for them is the sponsorship money. The powerful (by world standards) tell them that they will give them money if they do or say a certain thing. Many have fallen and willingly gave up any moral or ethical standing that they had, all for the dollar.
The Vile Tongue
 Your tongue plots destruction,
    like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit.
3 You love evil more than good,
    and lying more than speaking what is right. Selah
4 You love all words that devour,
    O deceitful tongue. Psalm 52:2-4
The people mentioned above are the ones destroying our way life. They are persecuting the good and letting evil take its place. So many good people have fallen because of their need to be in the world and care what others think of them. Church Bodies have given in to the desires of man and let go the Will and Love of God. Some have even replaced God with His Son without knowing it. God’s main name is not Jesus (I have heard people say, “I have a God and His Name is Jesus”).  (Jesus is a member of the Trinity but not the main part).
Be Careful the Words We Speak
There are some words we say that should not be in our vocabulary as Children of The Father. There are many but I will talk specifically about three of them.
1.      Deserve  We are not in a position to deserve anything except death. There is nothing on earth that we are entitled to. All those kids who think they deserve free things, accolades (trophies), or other material desires do not know that God is the provider, not the government. We should also not say that a person deserved that bad thing that happened to them. Not even imprisonment.
 
2.      Mine  Sorry Charlie it is not yours. Mine is a term of possessiveness. IN the greater scheme of things what we believe is ours is a temporary ownership. Think about it, even when we pay off something big (house, car, boat) we still pay taxes on it so we really do not own it. The other part to this word leads to greed and selfishness. Claiming something as personally owned especially at a young life makes a person prone to stinginess and an inability to share. It also leads to a lack of desire and ability to trade or give freely.
 
3.      Unforgivable  If someone does something so bad that we call it unforgivable, we put our feelings and decisions above God’s. We are not in the position to withhold the possibility of forgiveness. Only God can do that. We forgive because God forgave us. Withholding forgiveness is bad for all parties involved. Think of how many people sent to prison were forgiven by the person or a family member. A true sign of a Believer.
 
Be Careful  
 
Be vigilant in everything and watch your tongue that it does not incriminate you or another. Remember, Jesus said that what comes out of the body is unclean unless it is from/of God. We all make mistakes in our speech but we should be aware of our words that they do not harm another nor blaspheme God. We can share the Kingdom, one good word at a time.
 
Love to All
Rob, Servant of God


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This past Saturday I was waiting for an oil change on my car so I walked around town for a bit until I was compelled to go to Shoney’s to get something to eat. I really did not intend to go there but I listened to my heart. While in the restaurant I ran into a couple of old friends and caught up with them which was awesome but the thing that got me thinking was when I had gotten to the counter to pay. I paid for mine then without thinking about it I paid for the couple behind me in line. As I was leaving out the door I noticed that the couple paid for the person that was waiting behind them. This had me wondering if a chain reaction would start and we would have random acts of kindness going on all day. 
I do not know what happened after I left but I know that four people were touched that morning. God tells us to be kind and do things for others without second thought. He also reminds us that if something good is done for us then we should do the same for another. I never thought I would be witness to an immediate paying forward but I did and my heart was warmed and cooled by the Holy Spirit welling up inside me telling me that it was the right thing to do.
You Never Know The Impact  
The look on the faces on all involved yesterday were like one of those “priceless” commercials where 15 million emotions are seen in an instant. What was going through the minds I will never know but I could tell that the man who was behind the other couple did not expect the chain reaction that happened and neither did the cashier. You can never tell what the end result will be but that one moment of kindness could have a lifelong impact. Maybe the man was having one of those days or he could have been having a good morning that was boosted 7 times 7 and he paid it forward in another way. God knows, and the impact of a simple kindness moves mountains.
Blessings
I was blessed to find that I did not have to pay for the oil change but blessings come in many other ways. When we do God’s Will amazingly simple things happen that make our days brighter. It was supposed to storm hard and I had told my wife I would grill some steaks. It sprinkled when I first lit the fire but the rain held off until evening after all was cleaned up. When I went to Food Lion to get some last minute items, I heard conversations on how good others days had gotten even when their mornings started out horribly wrong until something happened that changed it. God takes our troubles and can turn them into blessings. Life is good when God is in the center.
How Can We Feel The Joy Daily
Seek God’s Grace through the Joy of no matter what occurs. As Christians we find hope and joy in our Lord even in the midst of sorrow. When our day seems too perfect we know that somewhere, someone suffered for this day. We thank God for everything that happens even if it was counted as a loss. God is there and even when we do not want to admit it, God will remind us of His presence. All we have to do is live for Him and others, not for ourselves. Saying it is easy, I know, but living it is hard. We just have to believe and trust that God has us wrapped in His arms.
Be blessed in the knowledge that God is always there. He is with us through His Words, His Love, His Sacrifice.

Love to All

Rob, Servant of God

HAVE you heard the expression, "Stop the world I want to get off"? I bet there are multitudes thinking something very similar right now. There is so much pain, suffering, death, immorality, and power hungry people in this world turning it inside out. Politicians care more about their personal agendas and trying to rid themselves of a President who does not follow the status quo or New World Order agendas. The Pope is being called out for heresy. The LBGT... agenda is falling in on itself by doing exactly what they were fighting against in the first place. Deception has taken over accepting. Is this not what we were warned about? Yes, yes it is.

​The Honorable Abe Lincoln once said, "A house divided against itself will not stand". This is from the Bible:   

 And he called them to him and said to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but is coming to an end. 

​Jesus said this to explain the division between the Sanhedrin and the truth of God. The current society has become broken by Satan's deception taking many away from God and disrupting the governing officials with thoughts of jealousy and greed. This division cannot go on any longer. 

​There is Hope                                                                                                                                                                 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently put his foot down and told the Democrats that he has had enough and they need to concentrate on running the country, putting aside personal problems and agendas. An LGBT activist is standing up and telling his own kind to shut up and move on. Now we just need to get people back on track with God.

We can no longer be a divided house. The world must stand up to Satan and show Him that God is the one who saves from death and all his promises mean nothing. Satan's temptations will lead us nowhere but to be separated from God. Is that what we want? Separation means eternal darkness and eventual destruction of our very souls. That kind of future is very bleak. Life with God means peace and comfort to our souls. 

​Brothers and Sisters, we must get right with ourselves, our own, then get right with God. God saved us through the sacrifice of Jesus. The Blood of Jesus has made us clean in God's sight. We do not have a right to go on sinning but must turn our hearts towards God. God is Merciful and Kind, Loving, and  full of Grace. But He is also Jealous and our Judge. Without the Blood of Jesus we will be sent away in torment. Without following the example of Jesus we will not be recognized during the Judgement. In our time of trouble, call out in the Name of Jesus and God will hear us as He heard the cries of the Israelites calling Adonai. Raise our voices in Praise and Worship of the One True God.

Blessings,
​ Rob, Servant of God 

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HOW often do we hear someone or ourselves say that we are offended by something? In this day and age we seem to hear that a lot. Being offended means to be resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult. The adjective, being offended, is a personal perception or emotional response to something that a person finds hurtful or against their moral and ethical standards. Somehow that has changed in society today where people are offended by everything and have lost standards of right living especially when people are offended by people actually living a right life.  
  
 Offended by Objects
Society has come to a point where objects that point to our past are offensive and are torn down. Offended by an object???? Then do not look at it. An object that is made by the hands of man that does not have breath cannot defend itself nor hide away. The objects made by man and can be avoided simply by ignoring it. The person that made it is the one that caused the offense not the object. Just don’t look at it, make a statement but your personal feelings do not need to be pushed on others.  
Okay, I get it people do not want to be reminded of the past but I ask this, “How can we make progress for a united people if we keep looking back and are offended by something our ancestors did. Those objects that may have been built to glorify are now reminders of the past so we can choose to either learn from it or not.  
For some who are not affected either way, we see those statues, carvings, paintings and tapestries as reminders so that we do not repeat the past. Removal of those things from public view could incite eventual repeats of past discretion against others that are caused by the people who removed them because they were offended. They don’t learn.  

What about the Offense of Sin

   If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Matthew 5:29-30

Christians should not tolerate sin as an integral part of their lives. Sin is all around us and if we are to protect ourselves from sin, we should remove ourselves from the situation or person that caused us to be tempted. Overcoming personal sin is as painful as losing a part of the physical body. From a spiritual standpoint, it is better to forsake sinful pleasures than to lose salvation when you stay in sin.
When a person in Body of Christ falls into sin we are obligated to help the person purge the sin from the individual. If that does not work and the infection spreads then the person who is living in that sin must be purged from the Body. It is a very hard thing to do but it must be done. The church today is so infected by sinful behaviors that Scripture says God abhors and condemns. These behaviors have infected the Body so bad that we have taken the sin to be an acceptable behavior and welcome the boasting and discussing of these things as if they are normal. WE ARE DOOMED if we continue to accept bad as good and good as bad.

I’m Offended
They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. John 15:18

We want to welcome all people and bring everyone to Christ which is what we are supposed to do. What we are not supposed to do is let the infection of personal sins spread and become the replacement theological thoughts. God’s Word has been perverted so bad that we have forgotten what is right. Yes we are to welcome sinners but they must learn to work on ridding themselves of sin and not openly talk about certain behaviors as if to glorify them.
The Body of Christ should not tolerate sin in its members, any more than an individual should tolerate sin in his life.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

The healthy church bodies that see the sinfulness grow, tell the person or persons to leave which leads the church to be ridiculed. If a sinner ridicules a church then shower the sinner with tough love. Do not give in to the demands of society but be rebellious and continue in the right ways according to Scripture. Do not give up truth, embrace it as you embrace the Father. Show mercy (you know, kill the sin with kindness) so that the person may see the wrong in his/her ways.     
  
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 1 Peter 4:14
 
If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.  Ephesians 4:18
 
Certain religious organizations stay alive through blending with the desires of society. Did not God, then Jesus, then all the Apostles tell us not to do this? Brothers and Sisters, live for God not for man. This life is temporary bliss, living for and with God is eternal. When a church becomes a campus, search the true meaning of said campus. Does the place develop God fearing Disciples or does it develop followers who just learn and not do?
If something offends speak out once then leave what has offended you behind. If it is person who consistently speaks offensively and does not leave you alone, report him or her to someone in authority. There are rules, regulations, and places that take care of these folks. Do not be offended by an object that cannot change on its own. Take yourself out of the equation and away from the object. If it is in a place that you need to be in frequently, ask that it be removed and placed elsewhere so those not offended can still see it. Things are temporary, God is Eternal.

Blessings,
 Rob, Servant of God

Jesus returned and had the Apostles move out to Galilee to finish the teachings. Since many of the lessons were not understood while He was in the mortal form, Jesus now had the opportunity to help them realize the truth in a way that only the Apostles were privy to. I would love to have been a fly on the wall while these lessons continued.
Think on how the Apostles must have felt seeing their teacher as a new being, the second Adam. What wonders He could have told them and the Spirit that was shown. They were probably still in shock for quite a few days after realizing the truth and understanding that they too would eventually become Spirit beings. The Joy that they must have been encompassed by when in His presence. I can only imagine the peace that surrounded their every thought, the Love that they finally could understand.
Peter and the others that fled must have really felt inadequate to be in His presence. John somehow knew that everything would be all right. They were truly blessed. I do feel a bit sorry for Thomas though. Think about the embarrassment he must have felt at the same time being speechless in His presence.
Just over a month after the Resurrection, Jesus would spend finishing the secret knowledge instructions to the men and women present. All the while forgiving Peter and sending them on their missions. The truth that Peter spoke is now the cornerstone of the believer’s faith and trust.
How precious is the knowledge that God gave to us through the sharing of the Holy Word by physically showing us how we are to live a right life. That the Son of God understood and followed the will of the Father even to His death so that the blood and water which held the living Word was spilt on the altar of the world to cleanse us all. That He came back to complete the second part of the mission through the Great Commission and the promise of His final return to take us home.
Brothers and Sisters the time is now that we must be vigilant in keeping His Word on our hearts and let it light up our lives so that we can shine for Him in this dark world. My prayer is that the Holy Spirit sparks our lights so bright that no darkness can overtake us ever again. With God, no evil can overtake us, without God we are lost. Let us seek the lost so they may be found and God receives the inheritance that is rightly His, the complete relational communion in Love, Peace, Hope, and Joy combined into one.
Blessings,
Rob, Servant of God