May 10

The world has taught us to fear the unknown and the retaliation of God for our disobedience. But are we the ones who need to worry? No, absolutely not! We have made a commitment to Jesus, and he has told us not to fear. I think much of what we have learned is to teach us to be obedient to our government through a system of propaganda filtered through television programming. I realize that it’s too simplistic to say we should look at the Bible in two ways; one way for evil people and another way for us, but it would make more sense if we did, and it would remove the element of fear from our lives. We ARE God’s people. Paul says that when we accept Jesus, we are adopted, grafted into the vine. An adopted family member receives the same inheritance as the other children. My daddy is loving and would never do anything to harm me, and we should look at God in that light. I have confidence that we are not to fear what is coming to this world; the world needs to worry. We are safe from the wrath of God; he is our protector and our loving daddy. 

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, Ephesians 1:4-5

But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree,  Romans 11:17

May 9

Have you ever met people that your spirit confirms are Christ-followers, even though Jesus's name isn’t mentioned? We have a guy that has installed carpeting for us for years that has been helping Richard lay flooring in our duplexes. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty, and we wanted to take him and his family to dinner to show our appreciation. I’d always known there was something different about him, then after meeting his family, I realized what it was, it was Jesus. His wife was sweet, and his children were adorable, and they all exuded the aroma of Christ. Jesus is the chain that links his followers' hearts together, and The Holy Spirit confirms the connection in our spirit. I’m so thankful for my brothers and sisters in Christ and looking forward to the day, which I believe will be soon, that every face we see, we will know that they love Jesus. 

But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 2 Corinthians 2:14-15

May 8

Today is the thirty-fourth day of counting the Omer. Pentecost is coming! Will this year’s Pentecost have significant meaning? Let’s hope God has something special planned. We need to see some action and know that liberation is coming for the people of God and that he will free the world of the evil that has overtaken it. Our best weapon is prayer, so keep praying; God is listening. We can’t go on as we have been; it won’t work. To see things crumbling is very disheartening, but remember, Jesus overcame the world. Wait patiently, he is still on his throne, and we can count on him to come to our rescue.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2

May 7

I know, some days, it seems like I’m going in a weird direction with my post, but a new door has opened for me, and I see God’s word in a completely different light. I think the LORD took me through a process at a gentle pace, but now, what was once a trickling brook, has become a fully flowing river. What was once darkness, or a mental block, is now becoming clear. My understanding of Bible prophecy has taken a turn. Maybe I’m behind, but the Holy Spirit never pushes us until the time is right. Because of the new enlightenment, my writing may seem a bit off or unusual; please bear with me. Dig into the scripture portion of the post and pray for God to give you an understanding. Be grateful for the knowledge and wisdom God gives you. I feel privileged to be where I am right now, but I expect him to release more as I grow in my understanding. He has given me a hunger and thirst that only his Word can quench, and I’m grasping for every little crumb that falls from his table. It is a great day to be alive!

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22:1-2

May 6

Let’s talk about the third temple. 

Will there be a brick-and-mortar temple and the anti-Christ be sitting on the throne? Wouldn’t that be too obvious? Since when is a prophecy that clear?

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

Jesus referred to himself as the temple.

John 2:19 & 21 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” But he was speaking about the temple of his body.

Paul talks about the temple being us. The following is only one example.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.

So, in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, why do we think Paul is referring to an actual structure and not the symbolic temple that dwells within us? Jesus also spoke of the deception that even the elect might be prone to believe. Isn’t the third temple being erected right now in the hearts of many? The anti-Christ is already here; it’s those who are pulling strings for the new world order, and he is setting up shop within our hearts! Look at the preachers across the world, falling for the delusion, then teaching things that go against what Jesus has taught us, and look at all the people believing them. These preachers are causing the desecration of the temple! We need to get a grip because it’s happening now!

May 5

Many underhanded things are going on unbeknownst to us. Though God has given us freedom, the enemy has found a way to make us slaves upon birth, using legal jargon to capture us and use us as chattel. If you live in the United States and most other countries, you are not free and are used as collateral to borrow money from other countries. I’m still learning about this, and as I dig deeper, I will share what I learn. It’s no wonder the government can burden us at will. It is, for this reason, we all work so hard and never get anywhere! And now, the tyrant currently considered president plans to burden us with higher taxes. If you are poor and think this won’t affect you, you are wrong! I believe that God is working toward setting us free from this tyranny, but all the pieces to the puzzle have to fall into place; he has the perfect plan, and we have a ringside seat to watch it unfold. It is a great time in history to be alive! Enjoy the show!

Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. 2 Corinthians 1:9-10

May 4

We are on the move again! I know, I know, we need to settle down. All I can say is that God is directing our path, and we do what he says to do. For the next couple of weeks, we will be painting and preening, readying our new home for the big move. The market is so good for sellers that the house that I’m moving from was under contract within just a few hours! It’s a lot of work to move, but it’s also refreshing. I’m thinking of painting the front door blue, which, according to a real estate article, means trustworthy; I thought that was nice. It has two porches, which I can’t wait to decorate, and then sit and enjoy God’s blessings. It also has enough room for my growing family to gather; that’s what I’m most excited about! I don’t know what God has planned for this world; all I know is that we need to keep living until his plan falls into place. I pray that you are comforted in knowing that God is in control; he controls the devil, and he also controls our destiny! Doesn’t that feel good? 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

May 3

I’m expecting some good days ahead, and it has nothing to do with who’s running the country; it’s because of God. It may not be good for everyone, but for those of us who have put our faith in Jesus, we can expect to see him move on our behalf. I recall early last year praying for God to bring us to justice for all that the evil one has committed against us, and I’m still anticipating the outpouring of his recompense upon him and those in his faction. Yes, we are in the “end times,” but it will be the end of the reign of Satan and his minions, not the end of us. However, if we are not approaching the beginning of Jesus' reign, and he decides to call us to him in the sky, I’m okay with that too. Either way, we win! 

What will the reign of Christ look like? Will we see him sitting on his throne, or will it be a time when his church is in charge? Why does he tell us not to look for him? Could it be that he will reign supreme because Satan is tied up, and his work will be seen through us? He says, “I will never leave you or forsake you”; he’s already here. He’s already on his throne, but his work will be made clear because Satan can no longer deceive us. 

Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:23-24

This is us! I believe we are fighting now! 

They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.” Revelation 17:14

May 2

Has the enemy deceived us? You bet he has! Will he twist and turn the scripture and use it to bring confusion? He did it to Jesus, so why wouldn’t he do it to you. Jesus knew the scriptures, but he didn’t allow the deception. Our only hope is to comb through the Bible and sort it out with many studies.  Me bringing up interesting topics, such as the rapture, which, by the way, is never mentioned in scripture, is to get you to do some of your own research. You will never know or understand God and what our future holds if you don’t sort it out in your mind. Ask questions, but don’t depend on someone else to answer them; search for the answers yourself. 

One great lesson I learned during my Bible training was taught to me by my instructor. I would ask him a question, hoping he would clarify my concern, only to be met with, “That is a good question; let us know when you find the answer!” I’m paraphrasing because I don’t remember his exact words. So, if I share my thoughts and you disagree, dig deeper to increase your knowledge. The truth is, the real purpose of studying the Bible is to grow closer to Jesus, and there is nothing controversial about that.

You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, John 5:39

May 1

I’m not sure what was going on in my head if, but I was always curious about who we would reign over, with Jesus, for the 1000 year reign, and why on earth if we were raptured? So, the devil will be locked away for that 1000 years, meaning the people will still be here on earth. The evil kingdoms will be shut down and destroyed; deceitfulness brought on by Satan will be over. The church will be in charge; I’m only speaking of the true church, not those sold out to the devil; their reign will be over too. The nations are still there, but the evil empires stealing from the people will be gone. The devil will not be wondering the earth, tempting people in a deceitful way: “and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer.” Revelation 20:3. We’re not going to be raptured, but we’ll be at peace because Jesus and his church (us) will reign. There is no pre-trib or post-trib rapture; that’s bologna! God’s getting rid of the evil so they don’t kill off all God’s people! They are the ones who have to worry, not us!

Matthew 24:30-31 say he will gather his elect; it doesn’t say we’re going anywhere. If you read on through the parable in Matthew 25, he’s removing the evil, not us.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, after the 1000 year reign. “The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. This is the first resurrection.” Revelation 20:5. Then comes judgment.

Matthew 24:3 “End of the age” will be the end of the world as we know it. The evil empire will end!

Convince me otherwise, using only scripture in context.

April 30

I’ve seen more than enough to know that Hollywood is committed to god, but guess who they consider god? Satan! They know who Jesus is, and they cringe when his name is mentioned, but it’s Satan who gives them fame and fortune. They’ve made a deal with him, and they can’t help it, they have to tell everyone! Watch for the signs; they will cover one eye, which confirms their commitment to the “all-seeing eye,” they will show this, 👌🏼which stands for 666; try it, and you’ll see it. Sometimes you will see them make a triangle with their hands or hide one hand in their clothes; there’s more, but I don’t know all of them. It’s not just Hollywood; many, if not most, of congress, has made a deal with him. It’s a sick and perverted society that no one should follow after or even desire to be like them; we should feel sorry for them, but I don’t; they know what they’re doing. The people I feel sorry for are the ones who idolize them, not knowing of their despicable acts, which Satan also requires for them to keep them in their position. They know that they’ve chosen evil and are slaves to him; they love money and fame more than their very lives. Remember when Satan offered Jesus fame if he would worship him? It’s the same temptation, only these people are weak and don’t resist him. I’m writing about this because people need to wake up and see what’s going on right before their eyes. These are the people grieving the Holy Spirit; these are the people who've taken the mark!

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Matthew 4:8-9

If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! 1 Corinthians 16:22

April 29

We’ve been saying this all along, but we are at the end of the End Times. 

Matthew 24:29  “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

30  Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

31  And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Think about how this scripture has been explained away. These are the words of Jesus, and he is telling us that he will have his angels gather us AFTER the tribulation! We are the elect! I always wondered why Jesus would leave instructions for the people who don’t believe in him. He didn’t; these instructions are for us. I don’t think we're going to be harmed during tribulation; the evil people are the ones that need to worry, not us. We’ve been led astray by the teachers who follow the instruction of instructors of old who were probably part of an evil agenda, and no one questioned it. Research for yourselves to seek the truth.

April 28

I was doing a word study on “beasts” this morning because, in my daily Bible reading, Paul mentions contending with the beasts at Ephesus. Beasts, in this circumstance, refers to angry men. I tend to think that maybe the beast mentioned in Revelation could be a category of people, the wealthy elite class like the Rockefeller’s, Rothschild’s, and others who control the money and banks around the world; they are the ones pushing for a New World Order to gain control of the world's people and make us a slave to them.

Then the people doing their bidding, like Hollywood, the media, and politicians, could they be the Great Prostitute? They do anything for money and seem to be bowing to something that makes them hostile toward their country. 

Whether it is or it isn’t, we all know there is something criminal going on, and if this is true, we can be thankful to be on the side of Jesus. Take a look at the White House in Washington, DC, and notice what it has become. It appears deserted, and things happen under cover of darkness. There is an earth camera pointed at it, and the light goes dark at 11 pm, then, on occasion, you see people in black carrying things out of there. What’s going on? Look at the following verse in Zephaniah. He also mentions beasts.

Herds shall lie down in her midst, all kinds of beasts; even the owl and the hedgehog shall lodge in her capitals; a voice shall hoot in the window; devastation will be on the threshold; for her cedar work will be laid bare. This is the exultant city that lived securely, that said in her heart, “I am, and there is no one else.” What a desolation she has become, a lair for wild beasts! Everyone who passes by her hisses and shakes his fist. Zephaniah 2:14-15

Zephaniah was a prophet and appeared to be talking about Nineveh and Assyria, but if you notice, prophecy can unfold in other ways. The White House seems empty, the fencing is surrounding the owl, and we are all hissing at what is going on. 

Were the things happening now prophesied? Are we living out Revelation? Could Zephaniah have been talking about the White House? Only time will tell, but it’s amazing how the pieces of the puzzle seem to fit.

April 27

Oh, the joy of nature! I was doing some spring cleaning on my patio, and low and behold; I found the remnants of a pesky critter who had made a nest behind my couch; it sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. It had scattered its mess and feces all over the place. I got it all cleaned up, and it was getting close to dinner time; I’ve been using my charcoal grill instead of the gas grill lately but decided to make some steaks without all the fuss. I opened the grill to get it started, and there it was, a little field mouse all cozy, making itself a lovely home! What do I do now? When I saw it in the grill, I had a fleeting thought to turn it on and roast him, but then what? Rat for dinner? I couldn’t do it. That thing couldn’t help it; it had found a cozy new home. Needless to say, I ran it out of there and began the process of disinfecting the grill. 

Rats have infiltrated our world, and they have made themselves comfortable, but the time is coming, and very soon, we will be running them out and begin cleaning up their mess. Babylon has entered the nations! Wait for it, my friends; there is a process going on behind the scenes not reported by the national news; in fact, they are doing their best to cover it up. Prepare yourselves for some unusual things to begin happening. Remember, God is in control!

And he called out with a mighty voice, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable beast. Revelation 18:2

April 26

There are a lot of false teachers and false prophets in our world today. I don’t think they’ve intended to be, but they are repeaters of what they were taught. Now don’t get me wrong, there are others with evil intentions, but I would say, for the most part, these people think they are tending to the business of God. What if the enemy has infiltrated the seminaries? He disguises himself as a beacon of light and will make himself appear to be trustworthy and true. It’s hard to peel back the layers of lies we’ve been taught to believe when others keep adding onto those lies. Therefore, when the truth stands at attention, we are less likely to believe it. Isn’t that what the devil wants? His deception is so blatant that as people begin to open their eyes and see how deceived they’ve been, he comes on more robust and works twice as hard at his deception. He’s been here all along, so it makes sense that little by little, he would continue to add to his lies until he had the whole world convinced that it was the truth. We need to expand our thinking, step out of the invisible box, and come against him. Remember, we have the power to invoke the name of Jesus and tell him to stop. Do this when you become confused or feel you are running into a roadblock and lack understanding. It will give you a moment of clarity so the Holy Spirit can do his work.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12

April 25

MARK OF THE BEAST

In general, what are some of the ways you are MARKED as a Christ-follower? The answer: the way you THINK and ACT! You are known by your fruit. You THINK with your head and your ACT with your hand. You have the mark of Jesus on your head and your hand! You worship him, not the beast!

Revelation is a vision that needs to be decoded. I do not believe the mark of the beast is a physical mark. Do you think satanic thoughts? Will your actions lead anyone to believe you worship Satan? The answer is NO! You do not have and will not get the mark of the beast! 

With what you know about God and his goodness and mercifulness, would he condemn you to hell for trying to feed yourself or your family if the world required you to receive a chip so you could buy groceries? Absolutely not! That is not a characteristic of my Father! 

Satan uses our misinterpretation of God’s Word to control us. Throw that one in the trash and stop thinking about it.

I came to this conclusion because I did a quick search of the word “mark” in my Bible app, and the only physical “mark” used was for the nail marks in Jesus’s hands and his side. The other “marks” mentioned were not physical marks. Rejoice! You are safe!

... and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. Revelation 20:4

April 24

The wind is blowing, but I can’t see it. I can hear it whistling, but my plants aren’t moving; they are bromeliads, so they don’t have a lot of movement. I began questioning whether or not it was the wind making that noise; then I noticed a palm tree near the ground floor with its fronds whipping around; hence I knew what I was hearing was the wind. 

How do you know if it’s God speaking to you? He doesn’t usually make a sound, but there will be tell-tell signs; when you begin to read those signs, you will realize his voice is quiet but distinctive. 

When I write this post in the mornings, I have no idea what I’m going to say ahead of time. Sometimes the Holy  Spirit directs me to scripture; other times, he prods me to look at current events, but there is always a message he wants me to relay. Though I know he has given me knowledge and wisdom, I must still listen for his voice to guide me. How do I know it’s him helping me? His voice doesn’t go against scripture.

It’s easier to hear him when there are minimal distractions. Find some time alone with God daily; go to your prayer closet, or meet with him in nature. Get away with him for a moment, and cultivate a loving relationship with him. It will restore peace to your soul; I guarantee you that it’s worth every minute.

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6

April 23

It’s not business as usual in the United States government. If Washington, DC becomes a state, it will officially close down the federal government's hold over the states as a foreign entity and its rule over us. At least that’s what I hope it means. Maybe then we will become a true constitutional republic. There will be no sovereign ground from which to rule. Yes, it may give them a couple more senators if the Senate approves it as a state; however, in my opinion, the states that initially annexed it should get it back. Will their sinister plan backfire? Absolutely! It seems like we are watching a movie! This movie has a happy ending, guaranteed! 

The television news is only a show, don’t believe it as truth. It’s all a part of the plan to program your mind. Turn it off, look around you; is it affecting your life right now? I’m pretty happy; my life is going pretty well. It’s business as usual in our household. Don’t be overcome by what you see on the screen of the “tel-lie-vision.” It’s called a “program” for a reason. Concentrate all your effort on worshipping God, praise him for his goodness, and thank him for his mercy; everything else is a nonissue.

Day 19 of counting the omer.

My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight. Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me. Psalms 119:172-175

April 22

Are we all slaves yet feel like we are free? The government has no money of its own but requires the people to work and pay taxes so they can spend it and do whatever they please. We know from seeing it that most people in office, but not all, are there to line their own pockets. Are we chattel? Are we owned like cattle? Are the “elected” officials put into power by the people, or is it all an illusion? 

For example, I live in a blue county that has a mask mandate. When it went into effect, I followed the chats on Facebook; very few people were for the government taking away our freedom to choose. Most were angry about them for even considering it. They did not follow the will of the people! However, because Florida’s Governor told them they couldn’t penalize the people for not wearing a mask, they put all the pressure on the corporations to do their dirty work. Hmm... it makes you wonder if they might only have power over the corporations; otherwise, the governor would have stopped it altogether. The corporations are scared to death about having to go to court over masks, so they pressured their customers to follow their rules.

If we only knew the truth about the history of our country, the idea that we might be slaves would not come as a shock. Stop following the crowd, stop listening to the news. You were given a brain for a reason; start using it.

I want to make you aware that things are not as they seem, and the only truth we can count on is God’s truth. The world is in a real mess, and if the people don’t get a clue, things will become much worse. Please ask God for wisdom.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5

April 21

Today is another great day! We will bask in the glow of our amazing Savior. We are privileged to be living in this time. However, there are so many weird things happening that we can’t wrap our minds around it. Why did he choose us to be a part of one of the most significant of worldwide events? He knew we could handle what would come next! Even though it may look like the world is going down in flames, it isn’t! We may experience some discomfort, but it will be okay. What we are about to face is what all humanity has looked forward to throughout history. Those who’ve chosen correctly and love the LORD our God will share true freedom and live to see it come to fruition. Do not fear when you see things happening that you don’t understand; it was all written in the Word of God and will be understood at the proper time. When you hear repeated the words “this is biblical,” it’s not a joke; it is! God’s plan, as usual, is unfolding for all to see. The truth will come out, justice will be served, and evil will be thwarted. God is faithful, and we will all be grateful and relieved once his plan falls into place!

Today is the seventeenth day of counting the Omer, but Pentecost is coming!

Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life according to your steadfast love. The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. Psalms 119:159-160