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 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.

Related material:

SPIRIT-filled women

CAPTIVE silly women

BE a SPIRIT-filled woman

ENDING the PREOCCUPATION with SELF

On WOMEN pastors

On being SILENT

On sin

HOLINESS

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The JOY of the LORD

 

Hosea 6:6

King James Version

6 For I desired mercy, 

and not sacrifice; 

and the knowledge of God 

more than burnt offerings.

Does anyone care to know, what pleases God?

I thought about that this morning.

I had been deep in my grief for 52 days now, after my baby sis passed away.

Searching Scripture for comfort, I came upon this verse, with the curious, catchy phrase a few days ago:

Nehemiah 8:10

King James Version

10 Then he said unto them, 

Go your way, 

eat the fat, 

and drink the sweet, 

and send portions unto them 

for whom nothing is prepared: 

for this day is holy unto our Lord: 

neither be ye sorry; 

for the joy of the Lord 

is your strength.

And I thought to myself, what was the "joy of the Lord"?

For if I found it, then I'd be able to derive strength from it.

It will surely help, as I mourn.

Looking deeper into it, I found these articles Spirit and I have written the past years, which answered my own question:

What GOD Looks For

Something God Likes

Why Did God Create Man?

What Does Jesus Want Us to Do?

How Does JESUS Wish to be LOVED?

What does the LORD require of us?

HOW to KNOW the WILL of GOD

JESUS as the FOUNDATION of Our Life, Home, and Work

The BORN AGAIN heart

WALKING in the SPIRIT

The ONE, TRUE GOD

REPENTANCE

In contrast, it's also good to know what displeases God, so we may know where we need to be corrected by SPIRIT, and be perfect in the eyes of GOD.

What are ABOMINATIONS to GOD?

Things To Get Rid of In Your House Right Now

AWARENESS of sin

When you think of GOD, you think less of self.

And that's where healing will begin.

I thank JESUS, and the HOLY SPIRIT, for this wonderful gift.

What is the Purpose of Evil?

Matthew 4:1

King James Version

4 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit 

into the wilderness 

to be tempted of the devil.

Why is evil in the world?

What purpose does it serve?

How are we to overcome it?

That verse above was very telling. 

I just let the SPIRIT of God lead me, and bring me into understanding.

Fortunately, I have a simple brain, and don't look for what's not there.

But here's what I found:

The Spirit allowed temptation to come upon Jesus.

Even as He had fasted for 40 days, and 40 nights, Jesus triumphed.

If satan was coded to destroy; Jesus was coded to TRIUMPH.

Jesus did not have a desire for power in this world.

He was already "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".

There was nothing to prove.

But satan exists to prove something.

He wants the THRONE of GOD.

Isaiah 14:13

King James Version

13 For thou hast said in thine heart, 

I will ascend into heaven, 

I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: 

I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, 

in the sides of the north:

Jesus leads by example.

That means, He showed us how to conduct ourselves, in the face of temptation, and to triumph in God.

The Son of God became Son of man, so He can show us how.

He became flesh, suffered, and died for our sins, and rose on the third day, and went back to heaven, where He came from.

Evil makes itself complex, to confuse us.

But if your heart is right with the LORD, and you read SCRIPTURE, plus, you're born of the Spirit, evil cannot take root in you.

Evil aims to cloak everything in darkness, so we won't see the "light of the glorious gospel of Christ".

It has to be what it is, for JESUS to be WHO He IS -- the Savior, and Redeemer. 

You cannot fight, if there is no enemy.

In this case, the enemy made himself known, loud and clear:

Isaiah 14:12

King James Version

12 How art thou fallen from heaven, 

O Lucifer, 

son of the morning! 

how art thou cut down to the ground, 

which didst weaken the nations!

Jesus showed us how He managed temptation many times, and put evil in its place, knowing we can do the same, if we are OF God.

Everything in the New Testament shows JESUS leading by example. 

Evil aims to corrupt, to destroy, to mock, but if you are God's own, what can evil do?

James 4:7

King James Version

7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. 

Resist the devil, 

and he will flee from you.

Evil exists so you can test your faith, and belief, in God.

Can you handle all the trials, and temptations?

Can you handle the distractions, and confusion?

Can you handle the mockery?

Believers can!

Listen to this verse:

1 Corinthians 10:13

King James Version

13 There hath no temptation taken you 

but such as is common to man: 

but God is faithful, 

who will not suffer you to be tempted 

above that ye are able; 

but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, 

that ye may be able to bear it.

You will not be tempted "above that ye are able".

There is a "way to escape", that "ye may be able to bear it".

The LORD is truly merciful.

We will not be tested, beyond our limits.

God really cares for us.

We are not without help.

Be not afraid.

We have the arsenal to conquer evil.

We have JESUS.

We have the WORD of God.

We have the LOVE of God.

It's all JESUS.

Related material:
"My Confidence Comes From the LORD"
"Evil Trembles Before GOD"
"Strength Bible Verses"
Tempation of Jesus verse

(Verses from biblegateway.com)

Updated 21 January 2022

Strength in Jesus

Prayer to JESUS
Where do you wish
to take this heart of mine
that has YOU in it?

I'm just beginning to know Jesus.

Since I became a born-again Christian nearly 11 months ago, I'm beginning to know the LORD.

He has showed up in my dreams at least several times, decades ago.

In those dreams, He was the golden light filling the doorway, the Jesus in place of the emerald tabernacle at my favorite church, the landlord, and the path that I have "walked before".

Strange that last one.

I still haven't decoded that first dream.

But I think He had been keeping an eye on me, and once, I saw the LORD in my dream, His hands outstretched by his sides, looking at me, saying nothing.

But He also showed me how it was to be for me in another dream, where precariously narrow steps led up to a second-floor doorway, filled with golden light.

Those steps were so narrow, you can only put one foot in front of the other, one at a time, with the steps cantilevered from the wall.

Try imagining that as you go up the stairs.

There was only the wall to the left, with the white dove painted on it, the narrow, wooden steps attached to the wall, and that doorway filled with light.

There was no railing for support.

That dream was decades ago, and true enough, my life reflected all the challenges that came with those almost impossible stairs.

The Lord also showed me many dreams and images of what is to happen, what is happening, and my role in it.

How do I know these things were of Christ?

Well, I had not bought into the world, thus, the many challenges.

19 If ye were of the world, 

the world would love his own: 

but because ye are not of the world, 

but I have chosen you out of the world, 

therefore the world hateth you.

John 15:19 

King James Version

Fortunately, my father taught me well, how not to sell out, how to endure, how to have fortitude.

Of course, God chose my parents, for they will be teaching me as I grew up.

Every circumstance of my life was perfectly-designed by God, for teaching, learning, wisdom, and correction.

He also knew I had a cheerful heart.

I taught myself to look at the brighter, funnier side of life when things looked bleak.

Perhaps, that's His God gene in me.

Of course, that gene got more pronounced as I got older, most especially when I became a born-again Christian in the fall of last year.

I just wish I turned to Him when I was in pain during my earlier years, not knowing where to turn to.

In those days, I had no idea.

No one told me the beautiful things about God, that I finally learned through the Holy Spirit in September 2019.

God waits for us to go to Him for our pain. 

Only God can cure our pain, for it is not just pain of the body, the heart, the mind, but also the soul, and the spirit.

That's what God does.

He allows suffering, so your soul will wake up.

He doesn't enjoy that we suffer.

There is no vindictive bone in God's body.

24 God is a Spirit: 

and they that worship him 

must worship him in spirit 

and in truth.

John 4:24 

King James Version

It is our ignorance and stubbornness that gets us into trouble.

And when you finally embrace Christ in full, as born again, prepare yourself for God's TRUTH, through the Holy Spirit.

Would I live my life all over again, the same way, knowing what I know now?

Is there any other life that would have taught me so much, so long, and so lasting?

Is there any other life that has tested the mettle of my spirit, and my love and devotion to God, my family, and my work, despite my many imperfections and errors?

This is the life I was given.

I take it.

I accept it.

I thank God for it.

It is a beautiful life created for God.

May I live up to His expectations.

He created me, as He created you -- in Their image and likeness.

God doesn't make mistakes.

We do.

And yet, in His divine mercy, He sent us His SON Jesus, He sent us the Holy SPIRIT to teach us, and He's always there for us.

I believe all that to be true.

The WORD of God -- Scripture -- tells me so.

And the dreams and images He gave me, told me so, too.

I feel the love, and the protection.

One day, I'll be able to tell you more.

For now, I live the life I'm given, I follow the path of Jesus, I listen to the Holy Spirit, and I love God even more.

How can this life be anything but beautiful!

Updated 21 January 2022

What the World Needs the Most Now

4 The spirit of God hath made me, 

and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

Job 33:4 

King James Version

When you have come to know God -- really know Him -- you will never be the same again.

When you are a follower of Jesus, the Son of God, you will love being led back to the FATHER.

And when you start learning from the Holy Spirit of God, you will marvel at the unerring knowledge that can only come from God.

When you reach this point in your life, having done all the "excavation" in your soul, you will experience the peace that can only come from the Holy Spirit -- the "Advocate", the "Teacher of All Things".

You will view the world as it really is, subject to the fallen one.

And yet your heart will be lifted up, knowing what you know about God, taking away all fear and confusion.

Without God, we are nothing.

With God, we have EVERYTHING.

People have forgotten that.

The world has been suffering for a very long time now, because people don't look to God anymore.

They have taken Him out of learning, out of institutions, out of government, out of homes, thinking God isn't needed anymore.

Of course, we all know who is responsible for that.

Anyone who buys into that lie, will never experience true love, success, nor peace.

Only God can give us those.

But the love, success, and peace God gives us, cannot ever be measured in world terms.

There is even no comparison.

Look deeply into your heart, and ask if you are happy, peaceful, and content, especially if you have no money, or even no job that seems to matter to the world.

If you can confidently say you are, then you have found God, for there are only two things in this world: 

24 No man can serve two masters: 

for either he will hate the one, 

and love the other; 

or else he will hold to the one, 

and despise the other. 

Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Matthew 6:24 (KJV)

Have no fear.

Continue to trust in the LORD.

The Lord knows all, sees all.

It will be by His DIVINE Right Timing that all will become well in this world.

Those who truly love God, are making their stand now.

These will be very interesting times, indeed.

As always, it had always been a battle for the soul.

As God knows me, He knows my stand.

Where do you stand?

May all the work we do, and the life we live, serve God alone.

(Image source: Scott Webb)

Updated 21 January 2022

In God's World, Nothing is Ever Wasted

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, 

he is a new creature: 

old things are passed away; 

behold, 

all things are become new.

2 Corinthians 5:17 

King James Version

That sturdy tree, with its strong bark, is like God.

That tiny leaf, amidst the pine needles, is like who we are -- shy, cautious, unsure, tentative, child-like, maybe even wounded.

God is protective of His creation, for He loves us all, enough to send His Son to teach us, to save us, and to give us everlasting life.

Whoever we had been in the past, doesn't really matter much.

What matters most is who we are now, how we have become, especially if we chose to follow Christ.

We are all imperfect beings, subject to sin and error, but what really matters most is if we choose to repent, and become new in the LORD.

43 To him give all the prophets witness, 

that through his name whosoever believeth in him 

shall receive remission of sins.

Acts 10:43 (KJV)

Nearly 10 months ago, I chose to start a new blog, "Prophecy Lessons", as I was teaching myself many things from Scripture.

Night and day, I was being taught by the Holy Spirit, many things about Jesus, for I was intent on knowing all about Him.

Because I moved on, I left this blog you're reading now, thinking it was completely finished, and to be set aside forever, even as it had been the basis and foundation for my personal growth. 

In an email I wrote to a friend today, I wrote, "In God's world, nothing is ever wasted".

And, of course, that very statement -- as many statements that come from my renewed heart -- created a new article, this one you're reading now.

Whoever you were in the past, with all your successes, or failures, those don't really define you.

What defines us all, is if we have given our hearts to the LORD.

Only the Lord would know what to do with what we have in our hearts.

Nothing is ever wasted.

All we have experienced in life, if we allow it to, can build character, not bitterness.

All our pain, our fears, our experiences, lessons learned, the humbling of our hearts -- they all serve God's purpose.

And if we offer our service to Him, as I have, we are used wonderfully, making our hearts sing with joy and excitement, at what the Lord may have us do, in His behalf.

As it was, and has forever been, it was my writing.

Now, I write about the Lord.

Now, I test everything I think, say, and do, with what Jesus said in Scripture.

All we have been, is mere grist for the mill, a necessary sifting of what is important, and what must be set aside.

Obviously, that which is important, must only serve the Lord.

That which must be set aside, is of the world.

And I am doing both, because I chose to follow Jesus, and Jesus alone.

In my desire to know God, I must read the WORD, and follow the WAY, which is both Jesus.

We all have gone through much in life, but like that beautiful image above, you can see a tiny, green leaf, peeking from the hardy, protective tree, which is God.

Such is the way to walk in Christ.

Life may not have been pretty for us, and we may all still be having a difficult time right now, but in God's world, nothing is ever wasted.

God uses what we have in our hearts, who we are, how we have become, and what we wish to accomplish, for His purpose.

The days become more beautiful, when your heart is totally offered to the Lord.

But, as always, you have to experience it for yourself, to know what I speak of.

By the GRACE of God, you will choose to only serve the Lord, and pray He shows you how to follow Him.

In that prayer, watch how God will work in your life!

Thus, this blog must be revived, for it had been my foundation, and invitation, for Christ to come into my life.

Thank you for reading this post!

May you be safe where you are and may you have the peace and happiness that only God can give!

As a welcome gift, enjoy this lovely, soothing music, if you wish!

(All verses from biblegateway.com)

(Image source: Joseph)

21 January 2022

How To Make Wise Decisions

Do you have an easy time making decisions?

Or is life fraught with difficulty over making such decisions?

May we simplify it a bit for you?

Such as after reading an important chapter from a book I was studying, and giving myself a moment to let the new ideas sink in before going back to sleep, a "thought" came to write something about decisions.

The "thought" said there were only two (2) decisions to make anyway, so I let the idea simmer beautifully in my being for a moment, even as part of me wanted to go back to sleep.

It was but 3:30 in the morning and I especially savored the longer sleep on Sundays.

But no, when an idea takes hold, when an important "thought" is born, there can be no going back to bed for a writer like myself.

The "thought" said that if we wish to make decisions, there are really only two important things to consider:

1. Does it bring you towards God?
2. Does it take you away from God?

Decisions that bring us towards God mean our decisions feel good to us and truly benefit all concerned.

There is no ego, no greed, no manipulation, no schemes, no worldly stuff, nothing complicated, only things of the Spirit -- only God and Love.

That which takes us away from God when we make decisions keeps us awake at night for our soul says something's not quite right.

Good decisions have God in it.

There's always love, peace, joy, gentleness, and kindness.

With every decision you need to make, always make GOD your guide.

When He created us, He gave us the capacity to love and even gave us free will.

He gave us our intelligence, our talents, our bodies, and our hearts.

How we make use of those depends on our own soul's growth and not on our personalities.

There is always the free will to change for the better.

We always have the option to love or not to love.

If we chose the path to God, then it's automatic we become kinder, more loving, and compassionate.

Choosing the path away from him destroys our self for we do not choose His Light and Guidance.

Every decision is always a decision to reach up to God or to turn your back on Him.

But how can one turn your back on the One Who Created you?

Unless you don't remember or acknowledge that He created you.

Well, perhaps it's time to remember that we won't be on earth if He had not created us.

It's really that simple.

I chose to get up and follow that "thought" to write this post for it was important.

Even as I'm far from perfect, God gives me that opportunity each day I breathe and wake up to get closer to Him.

Every thought, every word, every deed is an opportunity to make a stand about my own path -- towards God or away from him.

As always, I choose HIM.

He was that "Thought".

He inspired me to write this and I'm most grateful.

Making decisions can really be easy.

God has simplified it.

We merely cloak it with worldly stuff and we lose our way.

Come back on the path, sail back to Him.

The world will not nourish nor sustain your soul.

Only God will.

Updated 21 January 2022