BREATH in man

 

James 1:17

King James Version

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift 

is from above, and cometh down 

from the Father of lights, 

with whom is no variableness, 

neither shadow of turning.

WELCOME to this third article in the "BREATH of GOD" series!

Now, we look into the breath of life given man.

Who gave this breath of life?

What is man to do with it?

How is he to use it?

Here's where SPIRIT, and Scripture led us:

Job 27:3-4

King James Version

3 All the while my breath is in me, 

and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, 

nor my tongue utter deceit.

Job 33:4

King James Version

4 The spirit of God hath made me, 

and the breath of the Almighty 

hath given me life.

Job 34:14-15

King James Version

14 If he set his heart upon man, 

if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

15 All flesh shall perish together, 

and man shall turn again unto dust.

Psalm 150:6

King James Version

6 Let every thing that hath breath 

praise the Lord. 

Praise ye the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 12:7

King James Version

7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: 

and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Isaiah 2:22

King James Version

22 Cease ye from man, 

whose breath is in his nostrils: 

for wherein is he to be accounted of ?

Isaiah 40:7-8

King James Version

7 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: 

because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: 

surely the people is grass.

8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: 

but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

James 4:14

King James Version

14 Whereas ye know not 

what shall be on the morrow. 

For what is your life? 

It is even a vapour, 

that appeareth for a little time, 

and then vanisheth away.

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It's been FOUR years

 

Ezekiel 36:34

King James Version

34 And the desolate land shall be tilled, 

whereas it lay desolate 

in the sight of all that passed by.

Today, I celebrate GOD.

For making me born again, nearly four years ago.

My life changed radically -- for the better.

As expected, when GOD takes charge.

I am thrilled to document my progress.

Which I do everyday.

At least in my heart.

For it's been the most exciting part of my life.

The most worthwhile part of my being.

A living testimony of His power.

Blessings forevermore.

I know GOD loves me.

He saved me from all my sins.

I feel and know that forgiveness.

If GOD had not forgiven me, He wouldn't have put me to task.

He gave me TONS of work to do.

It's been non-stop writing everyday.

So much so I had not realized it's been four years already.

That's how it is to work for GOD.

Luke 12:48

King James Version

48 But he that knew not, 

and did commit things worthy of stripes, 

shall be beaten with few stripes. 

For unto whomsoever much is given, 

of him shall be much required: 

and to whom men have committed much, 

of him they will ask the more.

A true born again is devoted to JESUS.

You're taught by SPIRIT.

You're eager, excited, expectant.

Dedicated, devoted, diligent.

Childlike, cheerful, creative.

Energetic, enthusiastic, ecstatic.

GOD's WORD feeds you daily.

Psalm 119:97

King James Version

97 O how love I thy law! 

it is my meditation all the day.

You lose track of time.

You don't focus on money.

You don't focus on things of the world.

You focus on JESUS alone.

The world's weird ways don't bother you.

As born again, you know what to believe in.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ,

 seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

You know the Rapture can happen any moment.

Thus, you would want to be right with the LORD.

You don't have room for complacency, or laziness.

Every moment is devoted to knowing GOD's WORD.

For the responsiblity to share the gospel is there.

Hebrews 10:26

King James Version

26 For if we sin wilfully 

after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, 

there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

There is delight, discipline, and determination.

To get GOD's WORD right.

To get your life right.

To warn others, too.

That all may be with JESUS during the Rapture.

And be spared from the Tribulation.

No person in their right mind would want to be in it.

It's the task given me.

To prepare you for the Rapture.

As many others have been tasked to do.

When all is said and done, your heart will be at peace.

Knowing you've done all you possibly could.

To watch, warn, wait.

And finally be with the LORD.

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THIRD year as BORN AGAIN

 

Psalm 9:1

King James Version

9 I will praise thee, 

O Lord, 

with my whole heart; 

I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

Today marks my third year, as born again.

THANK you for being with me, all these years.

THANK you for reading my blogs, and posts.

Without readers, where would writers be?

You come from all walks of life.

From many countries.

From many religions.

You may not agree with all I've written.

We may not share the same faith.

But I thank you, anyway, for being here.

Since GOD made me born again on 6 September 2019, I have not stopped writing.

SPIRIT had much to say, so I merely followed His guidance.

We cared about you.

We wished for you to know GOD's TRUTH.

That's why I wrote, studied, and shared, night and day.

I never got exhausted, even if some days, we'd write up to 11 articles.

I never got exhausted, even if we'd work at odd hours of the night, or morning.

That went on for three, straight years.

There was simply SO MUCH to write about.

We created 54 blogs in that time.

I can even feel a 55th forming in my heart this morning.

We also wrote 22 spiritual warfare books in 36 days.

The SPIRIT of GOD made all that possible.

I know I could write fast.

I know all it takes is for you to give me one word, and I'm off writing.

But I couldn't have written non-stop for three years.

There was a time, I didn't touch the Bible.

There was a time, I had no knowledge of Bible prophecy.

But when GOD makes you born again, the old you falls away.

SPIRIT made it easy for me to understand Scripture.

It's a delight connecting the dots.

He made things plain for me.

And I hope I was able to do that for you, too.

My source of JOY, and STRENGTH, was JESUS:

John 7:38

King James Version

38 He that believeth on me, 

as the scripture hath said, 

out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

John 4:14

King James Version

14 But whosoever drinketh of the water 

that I shall give him shall never thirst; 

but the water that I shall give him 

shall be in him a well of water 

springing up into everlasting life.

These are crucial days.

It was important I share the Bible with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

King James Version

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; 

and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body 

be preserved blameless 

unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

As workman, I was tasked to write, and warn.

Wherever in the world you may be, surely, you've noticed how strange the world has become.

How nothing makes sense anymore.

Things will not go back to normal.

For it was never normal, to begin with.

But it's all been prophesied.

I'm merely here to tell you what JESUS commanded:

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.

John 3:3

King James Version

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Matthew 18:3

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

I will keep studying, writing, researching, sharing, and warning, for as long as JESUS wants me to.

I must not lose that anointing.

I look forward to the day all of us believers meet Him up in the air.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

King James Version

16 For the Lord himself 

shall descend from heaven with a shout, 

with the voice of the archangel, 

and with the trump of God: 

and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain 

shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, 

to meet the Lord in the air: 

and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

I thank GOD for today.

For giving me an opportunity to tell you all these things.

Every day is PURE GRACE.

We can only remain grateful, for the love.

And the chance at salvation.

We're all given that chance.

Only GOD knows the day of the RAPTURE.

Mark 13:32

King James Version

32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, 

no, not the angels which are in heaven, 

neither the Son, 

but the Father.

May we be ready.

And may we be worthy of the LORD.

GOD bless you all!

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WHAT were you BORN for?

 

GOD to prophet Jeremiah:

Jeremiah 1:5

King James Version

5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; 

and before thou camest forth out of the womb 

I sanctified thee, 

and I ordained thee a prophet 

unto the nations.

Ever wondered what you were born for?

I used to marvel at people who seemed so in place.

So organized, so sure of who they were.

So sure of what they wanted to be when they grew up.

Ask most kids, and they'd know.

I don't think I had that gift.

It took me a long time to know.

Through lots of hits, and misses.

Late bloomer, some would say.

All I knew is that I loved to sketch, paint, write, and read.

For the longest time, I didn't really know my place in the world.

Only by being born again did all come into place.

Now I knew the reason for those things.

For all the odd jobs.

GOD wanted me to write.

He wanted me to create many blogs, books, and posts.

So I could tell you all I came to know.

If I had not been born again, I'd probably be still coasting along.

Searching.

Waiting.

Praying.

GOD had been watching me, all along.

He made me go through many experiences.

Sweet, sour, painful.

All lessons to learn from.

Everything has a purpose in GOD's world.

All your gifts and talents blossom, when GOD is in your heart.

ESPECIALLY if you desire to serve others well.

And to SERVE Him.

Serving Him means you love Him.

Serving others means you love them.

That you are listening to what JESUS taught you.

You are able to make full use of your gifts, because the SPIRIT of GOD is in you.

And because He is, you are eternally humbled, and grateful.

By ourselves, without JESUS, what could we do?

John 15:5

King James Version

5 I am the vine, 

ye are the branches: 

He that abideth in me, 

and I in him, 

the same bringeth forth much fruit: 

for without me ye can do nothing.

Waste not those gifts that you have.

Don't worry if you can't figure it all out yet.

Don't worry if you're not being paid your worth.

Who knows your true worth?

Only GOD does.

Get to know Him first, and you will know your true worth.

Serve others, as SPIRIT guides you, and you will do just fine.

If there seems to be chaos in your life right now, know that you need to seek GOD.

You need to pray to Him.

If you got fired at your job, surely, it's for GOD's purpose.

He may want you to seek Him, to serve Him, or to change jobs.

There is a message, in every challenge.

Sometimes, it's pure common sense.

All I know, from being in the world long enough, is that EVERYTHING serves GOD's purpose.

Unbelievers won't be able to figure it out.

Only by believing in JESUS, in having His SPIRIT in us, will things become clear.

I assure you of that.

Focus on CHRIST alone.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

Why?

Let Scripture answer you.

Luke 16:15

King James Version

15 And he said unto them, 

Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; 

but God knoweth your hearts: 

for that which is highly esteemed among men 

is abomination in the sight of God.

Make use of the gifts GOD gave you.

That you may better serve others.

Don't focus on money, or possessions.

We were meant to love.

That's really what work is for.

Mark 12:30

King James Version

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God 

with all thy heart, 

and with all thy soul, 

and with all thy mind, 

and with all thy strength: 

this is the first commandment.

Mark 12:31

King James Version

31 And the second is like, 

namely this, 

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 

There is none other commandment greater than these.

Matthew 22:40

King James Version

40 On these two commandments 

hang all the law and the prophets.

PRAY, to know, what you were born for.

Pray, to know, how to love.

GOD has much to tell you.

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WHO are BORN of GOD?

 

John 3:5-7

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

Are you born of GOD?

How do you know you are born of GOD?

What does it mean to be "born of GOD"?

Here's what Scripture specifically says:

1 John 3:9

King James Version

9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; 

for his seed remaineth in him: 

and he cannot sin, 

because he is born of God.

1 John 5:1

King James Version

5 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ 

is born of God: 

and every one that loveth him that begat 

loveth him also that is begotten of him.

1 John 5:4-5

King James Version

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: 

and this is the victory that overcometh the world, 

even our faith.

5 Who is he that overcometh the world, 

but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

1 John 5:18

King James Version

18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; 

but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, 

and that wicked one toucheth him not.

John 1:12-13

King James Version

12 But as many as received him, 

to them gave he power to become the sons of God, 

even to them that believe on his name:

13 Which were born, 

not of blood, 

nor of the will of the flesh, 

nor of the will of man, 

but of God.

In summary, those born of GOD have the following characteristics:

1. He does not commit sin.

2. He believes JESUS is the CHRIST.

3. He overcomes the world.

4. He is able to overcome the world because he believes JESUS is the SON of GOD.

5. He does not commit sin, and thus is not touched by the wicked one.

If you are all that, then you know YOU are of GOD.

1 John 5:19

King James Version

19 And we know that we are of God, 

and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

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JESUS is the WAY

 John 8:24

King James Version

24 I said therefore unto you, 

that ye shall die in your sins: 

for if ye believe not that I am he, 

ye shall die in your sins.

Do you believe in JESUS?

What makes JESUS the WAY?

What does "the way" mean?

Scripture makes things clear.

JESUS is the WAY back to GOD.

John 14:6

King James Version

6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, 

the truth, 

and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

JESUS is the WAY to the SPIRIT of GOD.

Matthew 3:11

King James Version

11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. 

but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, 

whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: 

he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, 

and with fire:

JESUS is the WAY to ETERNAL LIFE.

John 3:16

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

JESUS is the WAY to SALVATION.

Acts 4:12

King James Version

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: 

for there is none other name under heaven 

given among men, 

whereby we must be saved.

JESUS is the WAY to see and know GOD.

John 14:7

King James Version

7 If ye had known me, 

ye should have known my Father also: 

and from henceforth ye know him, 

and have seen him.

JESUS is the WAY to GODLINESS.

1 Timothy 3:16

King James Version

16 And without controversy 

great is the mystery of godliness: 

God was manifest in the flesh, 

justified in the Spirit, 

seen of angels, 

preached unto the Gentiles, 

believed on in the world, 

received up into glory.

JESUS is the WAY to TRUTH.

John 8:31-32

King James Version

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, 

If ye continue in my word, 

then are ye my disciples indeed;

32 And ye shall know the truth, 

and the truth shall make you free.

JESUS is the WAY to GRACE.

John 1:17

King James Version

17 For the law was given by Moses, 

but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

JESUS is the WAY to FORGIVENESS.

1 John 1:9

King James Version

9 If we confess our sins, 

he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

JESUS is the WAY to ALL knowledge.

John 16:30

King James Version

30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, 

and needest not that any man should ask thee: 

by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

JESUS is the WAY to PEACE.

John 16:33

King James Version

33 These things I have spoken unto you, 

that in me ye might have peace. 

In the world ye shall have tribulation: 

but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world.

JESUS is the WAY to LOVE.

John 13:34-35

King James Version

34 A new commandment I give unto you, 

That ye love one another; 

as I have loved you, 

that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, 

if ye have love one to another.

JESUS is the WAY God is GLORIFIED.

John 13:31

King James Version

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, 

Jesus said, 

Now is the Son of man glorified, 

and God is glorified in him.

JESUS is the WAY to being BORN AGAIN.

John 3:3

King James Version

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

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I though the image cool.

That's like JESUS in the boat.

Upholding the three banners.

GOD, the Father.

GOD, the Son.

GOD, the HOLY SPIRIT.

Way to go, LORD!

I'm right behind ya!

WHAT makes WOMEN sin?

 Romans 3:23

King James Version

23 For all have sinned, 

and come short of the glory of God;

This is not finger-pointing time.

No need to judge.

More a time to be awake.

And aware.

This is how the HOLY SPIRIT tasked me to look into Scripture:

2 Timothy 2:15

King James Version

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, 

workman that needeth not to be ashamed, 

rightly dividing the word of truth.

Moments ago, SPIRIT and I wrote "CAPTIVE silly women".

I wanted to know how Scripture would define that.

So, I combed through the various Bible versions, making sure my understanding was precise.

After the WHO, Spirit led me into the WHAT:

What makes women sin?

Using the Bible versions, these phrases answered the WHAT:

led away with divers lusts

led away by divers lusts

easily swayed by various impulses

[and easily] swayed and led away by various evil desires and seductive impulses

led astray by a variety of passions

driven by all kinds of desires

swayed by various impulses

controlled by all sorts of desires

led by various lusts

led by various desires

led away with divers desires

led into sin by all the things they want

led astray by various evil desires

led astray by various passions

led [swayed; controlled] by ·many [all kinds of] evil desires

led with divers lusts

led by all kinds of desires

driven by all kinds of desires

led along by a variety of passions

led to sin by the many evil desires they have

swayed by all kinds of desires

morbid cravings

led away with various lusts

led by various kinds of desires

take up with every new religious fad that calls itself “truth.”

led away with various desires

led by all kinds of desires

led by various desires

led on by various impulses

obsessed with their desires

led by many evil desires

led along by various passions

give in to all kinds of evil desires

swayed by all kinds of evil desires

led away by various lusts

loaded down with sins and all kinds of sinful desires

controlled by various desires

led by divers desires and lusts

swayed by all kinds of desires

pulled and pushed by all kinds of desires

led away by various ta’avot

led by diverse lusts

swayed by various impulses

led away by various desires

easily swayed by their desires

want to do many kinds of wrong things

led with diverse desires

led away with desires manifold

I found the KEY to what makes women sin, are the verbs, and prepositions, taken from above:

led away

easily swayed

led astray

driven by

swayed by

controlled by

led by

led into

led by many kinds

led with

led along

led to

take up with

led on by

obsessed with

give in to

Below are the TELLING nouns, and adjectives.

Culprits, if you will:

divers lusts

various impulses

various evil desires and seductive impulses

a variety of passions

all kinds of desires

all sorts of desires

various lusts

various desires

divers desires

all the things they want

various evil desires

various passions

many [all kinds of] evil desires

divers lusts

the many evil desires they have

all kinds of desires

morbid cravings

various kinds of desires

with every new religious fad that calls itself “truth.”

various impulses

obsessed with their desires

many evil desires

all kinds of evil desires

divers desires and lusts

various ta’avot

many kinds of wrong things

desires manifold

Lust, impulses, passions, desires, want, cravings, new religious fad, wrong things.

You get the idea.

Now you know our potential for weakness.

It's time to get STRENGTH from JESUS.

As born again.

1 Peter 1:23

King James Version

23 Being born again, 

not of corruptible seed, 

but of incorruptible, 

by the word of God, 

which liveth and abideth for ever.

That we may be victorious in this spiritual battle.

With JESUS, we will have ALL the STRENGTH we need.

Philippians 4:13

King James Version

13 I can do all things through Christ 

which strengtheneth me.

With SPIRIT, we will know right, from wrong.

John 16:8

King James Version

8 And when he is come, 

he will reprove the world of sin, 

and of righteousness, 

and of judgment:

With SCRIPTURE, we will know GOD's commandments.

Psalm 119:10

King James Version

10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: 

O let me not wander from thy commandments.

With FAITH, we will be protected.

Ephesians 6:16

King James Version

16 Above all, 

taking the shield of faith, 

wherewith ye shall be able to quench 

all the fiery darts of the wicked.

With LOVE, we would follow the LORD's commandments.

John 14:15

King James Version

15 If ye love me, 

keep my commandments.

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