November 5, 2026

To the followers of Christ: Jesus walked on Solomon's Porch during Hanukkah, so anyone who needed his help or wanted to talk to him could come to him, though this wasn't one of the required feasts. We aren't taught this because it's not in our canonical Bible, but it's found in 2 Maccabees 1:18. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the temple after the Greek ruler Antiochus Epiphanes desecrated it, just as Daniel prophesied in Daniel 6. They light a candle each day to represent that the oil didn't run out, even though it was enough for only one day. 

As Jesus walked along the porch, men approached him and asked him to tell them plainly that he was the Messiah, rather than in parables. He told them they wouldn't believe him no matter what he said or what miracles he did, because they were not part of his sheep. They wanted to stone him for blasphemy because he said that he and the Father were one. 

But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:26

Jesus makes it clear that if someone is not a part of his chosen sheep, they will not believe. Though we are commanded to tell others about Jesus, we are not responsible for convincing them; that is the Holy Spirit's job. If they reject Jesus to your face, shake the dust off and move on.

November 4, 2026

To the followers of Christ: It is better to be divided over the doctrine of Jesus than to be at peace with sin and the world. Some of the people were saying that Jesus was a madman and had a devil, but others recognized that a madman wouldn’t be doing miracles. 

There was a division therefore again among the J*ws for these sayings. And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? John 10:19-21

Jesus said that he would cause division:

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: Luke 12:51

Disappointments will come, and though it may look like the devil is winning when we see evil getting ahead, we can be sure that if we continue to stay on the side of Jesus, the enemy will not prevail. As long as Christians stand together, we will defeat those who are trying to overcome us.

November 3, 2026

To the followers of Christ: Jesus, when talking to the people, referred to himself as the Shepherd and those who follow him as his sheep. He also made it very clear that his followers wouldn’t follow anyone else because they know his voice. Those following the voice of the cult leaders will either be led out by Jesus, or they were never called. There is no other way into the presence of holiness than through Jesus. 

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. John 10:1

Out of curiosity, I looked up the meaning of sheepfold and here is what it says: From the same as G109; a yard (as open to the wind); by implication a mansion: - court, ([sheep-]) fold, hall, palace.

I found it interesting that a couple of meanings refer to the sheepfold as a mansion or palace. So when Jesus used this term, he was talking about heaven. No one will get into heaven except through Jesus, and he made that very clear to his chosen ones; the others didn’t understand him because they weren’t chosen or privy to that information, and he called them thieves and robbers. Those types of leaders steal from the people and rob them of their eternal life. Pray for discernment so you are not led astray by false preachers and teachers. 

But he that entereth in by the door is the Shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. John 10:2-3

November 2, 2026

To the followers of Christ: We often wonder, when we have told people about Jesus, or even if we don’t specifically share the gospel with them, but live our lives in such a manner that honors him and gives him glory, why they don’t see and turn their lives over to him? We have a friend that is close to our family, that knows we love and worship Jesus, but still can’t bring himself to turn his life over to him. It grieves our entire family, because we love and care about him. However, here is where most Christians get this wrong: we were given a task, you could call it busy work, to go and tell others about Jesus; however, we are not the ones who call people to Jesus; it is the Holy Spirit who is in charge of that work. If people are not called, they will not come to know Jesus, and there is nothing you can do about it. Stay busy and do what you are commanded to do, and maybe one day the blind will see and turn their lives over to Jesus. 

In the final portion of the story about the man blind from birth whom Jesus healed, he was cast out because he called out the Pharisees, saying that if he were not of God, he could do nothing. Jesus looked for him and showed him who had healed him, and the man worshipped him. Do you see what I mean? Jesus found him, not the other way around.

They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? John 9:34-35

 

November 1, 2026

To the followers of Christ: The people didn’t believe that the blind man hadn’t been able to see since birth, so they asked his parents to confirm. 

But the J*ws did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight. John 9:18

They know the truth, but because this miracle had the potential to confirm that Jesus was the Messiah, they did their best to discredit him by saying that if he were from God, he wouldn’t have broken the Sabbath by mixing his saliva with clay to put on the blind man’s eyes. Jesus hadn’t come to deliver them from the Romans, as they had conjured in their minds that he would, but he had come not only to save them from their sins, but also to teach them what God expected from them, and to set the record straight about His commandments. There have been a lot of changes in our calendar, so it is unclear whether the days of the week still coincide with the Sabbath day; however, what is clear is that we rest for one day and devote it to God, and not be so strict in resting that we fail to help someone in need. Follow the Word of God, but don’t become like a Pharisee by trying to force others to follow a law you may not be following as God designed it; leave that to God. 

October 31, 2026

To the followers of Christ: If you don’t work, you don’t eat, but there is an exception to this rule. We see beggars panhandling on the streets all the time. Florida is popular for homeless people, especially during the winter; they move south to get out of the cold like the birds. Most of those we see look capable of holding a job; if you dedicate as much time as they do asking for money on every off-ramp on the interstate highway, you would think they could work. Some are mentally disabled, but others are drug users looking for their next fix. However, the blind beggar Jesus healed couldn’t work because of his condition, so to eat, he sat and begged for food. People knew him because they had either helped him or got irritated with him for always asking for money or food. When they realized he could now see, they were stunned and could barely believe what they were seeing. This man, blind from birth, was now released from the prison of his body and could now function as a whole adult. The people who knew him wondered how he got his sight back, but the man hadn’t seen Jesus; he knew his name and that he had created a salve from clay and spit to cure his eyes. 

Did Jesus, who could have said a word and the man would be healed, use this opportunity to show that some healings require medication? Maybe not always from the chemicals that big pharma produces, but from the healing herbs God gave us to help with our ailments. Did you know that many of the herbs that we use to season our food have healing properties? You can learn more about the amazing things God gave us if you look into it a little further. By healing this man, Jesus helped the community by getting a beggar off the street, but also showed that he was truly the Son of God. 

He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. John 9:11

October 30, 2026

To the followers of Christ: Jesus healed a man blind from birth with a little spit and clay and told him to go and wash in Siloam. The people asked Jesus who had sinned to cause his blindness, and he said neither he nor his parents had sinned, but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. 

Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. John 9:3-5

This miracle was one of the proofs that Jesus was who he said he was, the Son of God. However, they couldn’t see it because they were so rigid that all they could do was condemn his work because it was done on the Sabbath. They were the ones who were blinded to the truth. Yes, we need to rest and rejuvenate, but when there is work to be done, we must do it and not let someone precious to God suffer because we fear breaking the rules. Jesus showed us that helping others doesn’t break the Sabbath day commandment. 

We only have a short time on earth, and while we still have light in our eyes, we must do what God called us to do; Jesus wasn’t lazy, and he did the work he was sent to do while he had the time, including healing this blind man. He proved that he was God that day, but because of their prejudice, they couldn’t see it.

October 29, 2026

To the followers of Christ: The people of Jesus' time were so afraid that they would be fooled by an anti-Christ that they couldn't see their Messiah when he was right before their eyes. They expected a different version, a warrior sent to free them from Rome's hands, yet prophecy said he would come from a humble beginning, and they somehow forgot those old prophecies. He told them who he was, yet they still couldn't see him. They called God their Father, yet still didn't know Him. He said he knew Abraham, but they didn't believe him because of his age. 

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. John 8:56

And in this verse, he tells them that he is God, and they picked up stones to kill him, but he slipped away from them.

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. John 8:58

Where are we currently according to prophecy? This is where I believe we are:

And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. Revelation 20:9

After that, Jesus comes back for the Great White Throne Judgment. 

There is no time frame for the little season, which I believe we are still in. Scripture gives no time frame for the surrounding of the saints, nor for judgment. Many believe these things happen instantaneously, but Scripture doesn't say that; it's just assumed. Once we get through these times, the new heaven and new earth will come. Hold on to what you have; things might get rough, especially if we are coming to the end of Satan's release and fire from God starts coming down from heaven. No matter what comes, we are still in God's hands, and He loves us beyond measure. 

October 28, 2026

To the followers of Christ: If you are being accused of something, how do you handle it? What do you say to your accusers? I tried to put myself in Jesus' position when the J*ws and religious leaders were accusing him of being a Samaritan and having a devil, which, to a J*w, was like getting slapped in the face. He stayed calm but didn't back down; he didn't cower as they used vicious words to condemn him. 

Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. John 8:49-50

So remember: the next time you face accusations, even though you are a Christ-follower, you don't have to cower and walk away; Jesus didn't; he wasn't afraid, and he stood up for himself. When someone is barking vicious words at you, and while the words are still coming out of their mouth, in your mind, call out to Jesus. I've had situations like that de-escalate minutes after I used his name. 

October 27, 2026

To the followers of Christ: For the most part, a clear difference exists between those who are of God and those who are of the devil. If you are of God, you love Jesus and those who follow him. If you are of the devil, everything about him offends you. Jesus was speaking to the scribes and Pharisees:

Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. John 8:42

Today, it's hard to tell the difference between truth and a lie. We are bombarded with mixed messages and encounter so many different church denominations that spin their message in ways that even the most discerning can miss the truth, because it can be obscured. Even seeing people calling upon the name of Jesus, and discerning whether they are calling Satan by the name of Jesus, or if they are calling on the one true God, who is Jesus himself. Their actions are the only way to know; they will eventually behave in a way that brings the truth into the light. We all occasionally slip up because we live in the flesh, but for the most part, a true person of Jesus will try to represent him well. 

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. John 8:44

Pray hard for discernment so you don't fall into the devil's trap. 

October 26, 2026

To the followers of Christ: My husband hates leaving our little dog, Rudy, alone; it breaks his heart. He is also a fan of a guy who makes videos and sits with dogs that have been dropped off at the pound. That’s how we ended up with another little dog. However, before leaving the pound, they spay or neuter them. Something went wrong, and bacteria likely got into this poor little dog’s wounds and caused an infection. Since it was the weekend, he hasn’t seen the veterinarian yet, but hopefully soon. In the meantime, we have been treating him with antibiotics.

Now compare that to introducing sin into your life. If you don’t get it under control, you will become a slave to it, and it will control you, fester, and make you sick, like what the tiny bacteria did to the poor little dog’s wound. The bad news is that we all sin; the good news is that Jesus came to set us free through forgiveness, and if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed. Jesus washes away the sinful bacteria, our wounds heal, and we are set free from its bondage. 

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:34-36

October 25, 2026

To the followers of Christ: Many have been warned, yet few will be saved because of their unbelief in Jesus. When speaking to the J*ws of that time, he told them that because they were of the world, they would die in their sins and couldn’t go where he was going. In this passage, he says he will be lifted up, like the bronze serpent Moses lifted on a pole when the Israelites were attacked by snakes while wandering in the wilderness. If they looked at the bronze serpent, they would be healed if they had been bitten. This is such a powerful visual representation of how we should respond in order to be saved. Living in this world, we are constantly under attack by the enemy, bitten daily by poisonous vipers, yet because we look to Jesus and his saving work on the cross, we are not taken down to the grave in darkness and despair, and we will live in paradise with him in the end. We must seek him while we can, because the opportunity will not always be available, and once that door closes, the unbeliever will live in darkness for eternity. 

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. John 8:24

Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he,and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. John 8:28

October 24, 2026

To the followers of Christ: 

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12

Jesus is the true light. He lights our path in the darkness. We traverse this dark world and have faith that the light we see in the distance is him. Many follow a brilliance that appears to be the light, but they follow a being that hides his truth so he attracts as many as will flock to him. How do we know? Look at the people that call themselves stars. They display themselves on the big screen, television, and in concerts and plays, hoping that you will be gullible enough to worship them. It works a lot of times, too. Here is where it gets sticky: some people know we adore Jesus, so they pose as his followers and use their music and ministries to make you think that following them means following the true light of Jesus, but in reality, they are false prophets and teachers. Just be careful who you follow, even in Christian circles; listen to the words they use in their interviews and music, and make sure they line up with scripture. 

And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8

October 23, 2026

To the followers of Christ: We can't deny it. We are all guilty of pointing fingers at others for their sin when we've likely committed the same sin, or some other sin. That's what happened when the Pharisees brought the woman to Jesus who was caught in the act of adultery. They were trying to catch Jesus going against the Law of Moses, which called for the people, both the man and woman, caught in adultery to be put to death. However, the Law of Moses also states that the accuser cannot be without sin, which disqualified every one of the woman's accusers. That's why Jesus said, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." They couldn't withstand the scrutiny because they were all guilty of sin. However, the only man standing before that woman who was able to accuse her without any guilt of his own was Jesus. This is what was said:

When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. John 8:10-11

You've got to wonder where the man was, because the Bible says she was caught in the act, which means there was a man who was also guilty and should have been facing the same charges.

The Pharisees failed in their attempt to bring real charges against Jesus. That's why they had to lie about him in order to convict him to death on the cross. 

October 21, 2026

To the followers of Christ: On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, they traditionally celebrated by pouring out water from the temple. 

"They fetched a golden vessel of water from the pool of Siloam, brought it into the temple with sound of trumpet and other ceremonies, and, upon the ascent to the altar, poured it out before the Lord with all possible expressions of joy." Matthew Henry. 

It is thought that Jesus was referring to this when he said in John 7:37-38, "If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." 

At that time, the Holy Spirit had not been given because Jesus had not yet been glorified. His glorification came after he had died, rose again, and ascended to the right hand of the Father. It wasn't until Pentecost that the Holy Spirit was poured out. According to Matthew Henry, the gift of tongues was the flow of living water: "Now the time when the gospel should be propagated in the nations was not yet come, and therefore there was as yet no occasion for the gift of tongues, that river of living water." So when Peter preached, and everyone understood him, that's when the Gentiles believed. 

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem J*ws, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Acts 2:4-5

Every nation under heaven was there. Could this have been the fulfillment of "The Great Commission?" If not, it was the beginning, since people from every nation were there and could take that information back to their homeland to tell others.

October 20, 2026

To the followers of Christ: Jesus tells the people he is teaching that they cannot go where he is going. They didn’t know what he meant, but knowing what we know now shows us he was telling them about his ascension back into heaven, where he came from. They thought he might go and teach the Gentiles, so they couldn’t go with him.

Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come. John 7:33

The words of Jesus are trustworthy because what he said came to pass, but we are still waiting for some of his words to come to fruition. One thing we can count on is that he is alive and on his throne, and when we do finally get to be with him, we will rejoice for eternity. Though we are in this world, we are not of it, and the troubles we face make us long for our day of redemption. Soon, but not yet.

October 19, 2026

To the followers of Christ: Even though the religious leaders were after Jesus, he kept speaking boldly in the temple. They knew exactly who he was and where he came from because they knew the Scriptures, and they knew everything matched the prophecies foretold about him. Yet they desired their positions of power more than the coming of the One True King. 

Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. John 7:28

Knowing what you know about Jesus, and reading the scriptures for yourself, what is holding you back from putting your complete trust in him? We want to believe in him, but when it comes down to it, we don’t want to go out on a limb, go against the rulers of this world, and trust him with our entire lives. When we realize that the challenges we face are part of a process that refines us, we stop fearing what comes next because we know we are in God's hands and that He only wants what’s best for us. Trust Jesus with your entire life for the here and now, and for eternity.

October 18, 2026

To the followers of Christ: Jesus had to come not only to save us from our sins, but also because the people, the J*ws, who were given the law of Moses, which no other nation had, needed their understanding corrected. At every opportunity, Jesus was found teaching in the temple, especially during ceremonial celebrations of God's provision, like the Feast of Tabernacles, which, if you don't know what that is, was a time of camping as they did during their wilderness journey out of Egypt. Note: they didn't understand how Jesus knew so much, having never been formally taught, but he answered by saying that anyone who does the will of God knows His doctrine. Like Jesus, we get this information free from the Holy Spirit! However, we confirm our understanding by studying the scriptures. 

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. John 7:17

Remember, they were after him for healing a man on the sabbath, so Jesus pointed out that they always break the sabbath law to carry out Moses' law to circumcise a baby on the 8th day, whether it was on the sabbath or not. Jesus had only spoken the man's healing into existence, yet they circumcise on the sabbath, which is physical and a bloody ritual. Jesus pointed out their hypocrisy. 

If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day? Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. John 7:23-24

October 17, 2026

To the followers of Christ: When it was time for the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus’ brothers wanted him to go up to Jerusalem, expose himself, and show who he was. However, it wasn’t the right time because they were after him to take him out, so he stayed back and ministered where it was safe. 

Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. John 7:6

He eventually went up and taught in the temple. Just because we are followers of Christ doesn’t mean we have to be reckless about our decisions; we still need to consider our safety against bodily harm because it’s the only vessel we have to spread the gospel. However, there may be times when we cannot avoid harm because doing so would cause us to sin. Sometimes we have to choose our battles, so when it’s a choice between harm and safety, it’s better to choose safety until another opportunity presents itself and the hazards are less. Even his disciples had to tread carefully in Jerusalem because, at that time, mentioning his name was a crime. 

Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews. John 7:13

October 16, 2026

To the followers of Christ: Many people were offended by Jesus saying we must eat and drink his body to receive eternal life, and they left and stopped following him; I explained the meaning of the saying in yesterday's post. In this, we can see the sorting of the wheat from the weeds. Unfortunately, within our churches, some seek to profit from the followers of Christ and hide behind a disguise; these people are the hardest to reach, which is why I write specifically to the followers of Christ. Everyone has a mission given to them by Jesus, and mine is to reach those who are pretending and, if possible, catch those who have fallen within our church systems. They come in the likeness of Christ, but their hearts are far from him. If I were to address my posts to the pretenders, no one would read it, but since I throw a blanket over everyone, it might be possible to turn those to him who are simply following him for their own physical gain, but the true believers will glean truths that help us in our walk with him. It's a catch-all. 

Jesus knew people would be offended by what he said, and he said it anyway; by doing this, he separated the true believers from the pretenders. He didn't sugarcoat anything, and true prophetic believers will tell you the truth without sanitizing it, much like Jesus did when he spoke to the people. The prophets of old didn't hold back, and that's likely why many called him a prophet. We know him as our Savior, and if we don't comprehend his hard sayings, we need to call on him to explain them, and he will guide us in the right direction.

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. John 6:63-64