Wednesday, February 19, 2025

February 19, 2025

I’m finding the study of Hosea daunting. However, there is also a sweet nugget of information that leads me to believe, though I’m not sure if Hosea knew, that the first few verses of chapter 6 allude to Jesus’s time in the grave and his resurrection. It also could have been a known saying throughout Judah and Israel, possibly explaining why they tried to cover up the period of Jesus’s death and resurrection. 

Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. Hosea 6:1-2

Hosea, or whoever is speaking in the first few verses, mentions how soothing it would be for God to heal them, much like the spring and fall rains. However, in this instance, some may have wanted to turn back to the Lord, at least in words, but they didn’t because God pointed out their continued iniquities. 

But they like men have transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me. Hosea 6:7

Many people want to turn to the Lord, but the things of the flesh keep drawing them back to sinful behavior and keeping them from fully turning their hearts over to the Lord. We plant the seeds, but the Holy Spirit draws them to the Lord, but they must be able to see their need for him. It seems that Judah and Israel wanted God’s blessing but didn’t want to turn from their evil ways. God will not relent in his punishment until there is total submission to His will, which is a good lesson for all of us to remember.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

February 18, 2025

The Book of Hosea is challenging to understand. God gave instructions to Hosea to marry a harlot and have children with her. I've always thought Gomer was a loose woman with many husbands, but according to Matthew Henry, she was probably not exactly as we thought; otherwise, they would have stoned her, and it would have dishonored Hosea to marry a whore, but that's what it says. However, she may have been a big flirt going after many men. This idea makes much more sense, even though it doesn't read that way in the Bible. Hosea was a prophet from his youth, and God gave him a mandate to marry Gomer as an example to Israel and Judah. Hosea was to live out this physical prophecy to show Israel and Judah what was coming.

Hosea gave his children prophetical names. His first son's name was Jezreel, which means seed of God, but also scattered seed of God. The royal family lived in Jezreel, and naming his son Jezreel foretold the royal family's fall. Then Gomer conceived a daughter, and Hosea named her Loruhamah, meaning God will not have mercy upon the house of Israel, but I will utterly take them away. However, God said He would have mercy on Judah. Then Gomer had another son, and Hosea named him Loammi, meaning God was rejecting them and would no longer be His people, and He would not be their God. This is the point where Hosea predicts the Gentiles were to be brought in as God's children and would also be considered sons of God. It makes sense that when Jesus came and brought in the Gentiles, we would be numbered with the kingdom of Judah. After the captivity in Babylon, the kingdom of Israel would return and join Judah. Now, the question is: Why is the current country of Israel called Israel instead of Judah? Hmm.


Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel. Hosea 1:11

Monday, February 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

Amos was relentless in getting God's message to the people of Israel. When God gives you a message to share, if you are disobedient and don't share it, He will use someone else, and they will get the credit and honor from God. He warned that their worship of idols and their poor treatment of the less fortunate would lead them into Assyrian captivity; he would put them in the land that only worships idols. His repeated message was to seek God and live, yet they were so obstinate that they didn't listen. Just like the conservatives of our day, the ones who knew the truth kept silent because they knew it wouldn't do any good to speak up, and they would receive punishment for being outspoken. Amos complained that they hated him, rebuked him in the gate, and abhorred him, who spoke the truth. 

Here is a truth that we all need to hear:


Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD isdarkness, and not light. As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him. Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it? Amos 5:18-20


Many of us are guilty of desiring the Lord’s return, and yes, we are excited to leave this world for the kingdom of heaven. Still, the devastation that accompanies his return is going to be awful, and many people we know will be tormented by the mighty hand of God. Rather than desire Jesus’s return, we should be working to introduce him to the lost so they can escape the flames of hell.


But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. Amos 5:24

Sunday, February 16, 2025

February 16, 2025

Many of us can understand the excitement over seeing the government soon face the repercussions of their actions and getting rich off the backs of the people. The sad part is that it’s coming from our very own people! Imagine being devastated by other countries who set their actions to physically destroy God’s children, much like they did back in the days of the kings of Israel. We can be sure that God will avenge His people and take out our enemies. Amos was one of those He sent with the warning. Amos was a herdsman that God used to convey His message. He was not born a prophet or a prophet’s son, but God sent a word through him to give fair warning of the recompense coming down on the nations who were oppressing God’s people. If there is one thing I have learned from studying God’s Word, it’s that He will not tolerate harm to His people for very long and will eventually step in and avenge them. However, don’t think for a minute that He will accept our oppression of others either; we will also receive punishment for harming others, but it’s worse for those who come after us. If you are facing a challenging time, know that whoever is causing your pain will be dealt with by God Almighty. In the meantime, strengthen your resolve and know that you will be victorious in the end!

But I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabbah, and it shall devour the palaces thereof, with shouting in the day of battle, with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind: And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the LORD. Amos 1:14-15

Saturday, February 15, 2025

February 15, 2025

The Lord will not hear the cries of those priests, prophets, and seers who lie and predict peace when the truth is that God's wrath is coming. They will be the first to feel the weight of His anger. They will beg for mercy and receive none. He will bring darkness upon them, and they will no longer hear his voice or see visions. I'm convinced that God sends true prophets to give warning of His anger and wrath that is about to come down on the people; I don't recall Him sending prophets to give them good news. No wonder they hated the prophets; when they came around speaking for God, it was always to warn them to straighten up because they were sinning. Even now, people are making predictions, calling themselves prophets, and telling sinners what their itchy ears want to hear. Run from those people! They are liars trying to make them feel secure when the truth is that the only ones who will see goodness are those who are saved by the blood of Jesus; all others will be tormented. It is not too late for them to turn their lives over to Jesus; the clock is ticking, and time is short. You, as commissioned by Jesus, are allowed to share the bad news about where they are headed, like the old-time prophets. However, we also have the good news about the free gift of salvation. When God puts it on your heart to share the gospel, do not hesitate and obey Jesus' command. 

Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him. Micah 3:5

Friday, February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

Surely you have felt the love of the Lord? We recognize His true love through the sacrifice of Jesus, our only Savior. But what do we have to offer him? What is a sacrifice we can give Him? In Malachi, God is admonishing Israel for bringing offerings that dishonor Him because their sacrifice was blemished and not as required by law, and the priests were accepting them for their own gain rather than rejecting them on behalf of God. It is Malachi who predicted the doing away with the priesthood, ushering in the acceptance of Gentiles into the family of God through the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. It would change the way of worship from strictly physical to spiritual. I think God had had enough of their imperfect offerings and devised a way for all of us to turn our hearts toward Him. Our love comes from the heart; rather than working for God’s love, He gifted us Jesus as the perfect sacrifice; there is none better. Now, we show Him our love through our heartfelt praise and worship, our time basking in His presence, and our pouring out our love to Him through thanksgiving. You cannot out-give God, but you can try. God’s love for us is true love; you should increase your worship time if you don’t feel it. 

For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts. Malachi 1:11

Thursday, February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

As a parent, we discipline our children to correct their bad behavior. God does that to refine us by fire, clean us up, and make us like pure gold. However, when someone threatens us or comes against us for harm, He stands beside us and punishes the wicked. So when Edom, Esau’s family, sided with the enemy of Israel and inflicted punishment on Jacob’s family, God’s chosen, rather than helping them, God assured us of his recompense. God promised to give all the land possessed by the enemy to His children and remove the wicked from that land, and because Edom stood by, watched, and participated in trying to take out Israel, they, too, will receive the wrath of God. We shall take over and own the land to rule and reign with Jesus. We can rest assured that when someone mistreats us or harms us in any way, we can count on God’s vengeance, even if they are family! God has given the enemy warning, but they don’t believe the Bible, so when the wrath of God comes down on them, they probably won’t know that it was because of their poor treatment of His children. Praise God that we are on the right side of history. He is going to give us more than we could ever imagine for us having to put up with the oppression of the enemy. Hold on to what you’ve got! Jesus is coming!

For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head. Obadiah 1:15

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025

In the days of Moses, God gave him instructions on how the Israelites should offer their sacrifices. Though it may seem ritualistic to provide an animal for their sacrifice, it was the only way they could have their sins forgiven, so God set the standards for them. He also clarified that the sacrifice should not be made out of obligation but because they felt compelled to honor God. Another provision he made through His instructions is that everyone, rich or poor, should have the opportunity to have their sins forgiven. If you were rich, you gave out of your wealth; if you were poor, you gave out of whatever means you had. It was similar to the tithe of today: it was voluntary then, just as it is now. Now, every time you sin, you are offering Jesus as a sacrifice. Thankfully, he willingly went to the cross on our behalf and poured out his blood to cover our sins. He was a perfect sacrifice, more than any animal could ever be. However, our goal is to refrain from sin and have a good reputation for bringing others to know Christ. We don’t want our actions to deter anyone from receiving the most perfect gift of Jesus. Think about the way you speak and act and do your best not to sin so you are a good representative of Jesus. People are watching, and God sees everything you do. 

If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD. Leviticus 1:3

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

February 11, 2025

I’m sure you remember the story in Acts where Paul is shipwrecked. He told the centurion that he perceived that it was a bad time to sail to Rome and that they might lose the ship and their lives. However, the centurion believed his master and the owner of the vessel more than Paul. When the sea got rough, and they feared for their lives, Paul, being gracious, said, I told you so and admonished them for not believing him. However, he assured them they would all live because his angel told him so. When the storm worsened, some people wanted to jump off into smaller vessels, but Paul told them they needed to stay onboard if they wanted to live, so they stayed. 

Things may get worse before they get better, but abandoning the ship will risk your life. We must stick together with other Christians. Heed the warning not to take the mark, as we may be nearing the beast system. I hope that we are raptured, as many believe, before being forced to make such a decision but remember, Paul faced tribulation and was one of the greats, and we are no Paul.


The ship Paul was on ended up running aground, and the ship broke into pieces, and they all escaped with their lives. Even though the earth seems to be running aground and breaking up right before our eyes, because of our salvation in Jesus, we will escape with our lives. Though it appears that we are watching a movie, the end is close, and things are becoming exciting and fun, we don’t know what is coming in the next scene. Stay vigilant and armored so you are ready for what may come next. 


And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Acts 27:22-24

Monday, February 10, 2025

February 10, 2025

When Paul was standing before the council, he offended Ananias with the truth by saying he had lived in good conscience before the Lord, so Ananias had him smacked in the mouth. Things became heated between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, so the chief captain removed Paul, and he ended up spending the night in the castle. There, Jesus visited him in his dream, stood by him, and said: “Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.” Acts 27:11

If you ever have to defend the name of Jesus or your actions on his behalf, you can be sure he will stand beside you. I find that so comforting since we are entering a time when the name of Jesus offends so many people. As Christ-followers, our ways are often looked down upon because so many people are jealous of our freedom, even though, like them, we are slaves to government authorities. 


A faction of forty people had determined to take Paul out of existence, but a young man heard of their plot and reported it to Paul. The young man was sent to report it to the chief, who called for two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to accompany him to Caesarea to deliver him to the governor. Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said he was there with him. He ensured he would eventually make it to Rome to testify for him. Set your mind to remember that if you are ever faced with persecution, Jesus is right there with you. You can rest assured that whatever happens, you are in the hands of the Lord. 

Sunday, February 9, 2025

February 9, 2025

Paul had one of those instances where, when standing before his accusers, he did not rehearse his answer to them but allowed the Holy Spirit to guide him. It made the Jewish people furious that he was associating with the Gentiles. When they were getting ready to beat Paul for his testimony, he reminded them that he was a Roman citizen and was born free and asked them if it was lawful to scourge a Roman citizen. The centurion immediately stopped the chief captain from what he was about to do because if they had harmed him, they would face the same penalty they had placed on him. In this instance, God worked out the details for Paul, as I expect He will for us if we ever face trouble in our testimony about our salvation in Jesus. 

And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. Acts 22:25-26


Keep your eyes on what is happening and the things being stirred up in countries worldwide. We will not likely remain at peace, which may increase the possibility of our faith being tested. We have nothing to worry about because we trust Jesus to get us through any trying times. 


Side note: Today, if you watch the Super Bowl halftime show, pray for a force field of protection around you and your family. Some of the celebrities are wicked and into casting spells. We want to keep our wits about us, not lulled to sleep by demonic activity. 


Even though this picture looks similar to the sun, it is of the moon as it was about to set at 5:06 am this morning.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

February 8, 2025

Who are we to try and usurp the will of God? Paul knew this well when the prophet Agabus warned him that he would be taken into custody in Jerusalem. But, Paul, being given this information, did not change his plans to go there. He went so far as to admonish them for wanting him to stay in safety rather than go to Jerusalem and face prison time or possibly be killed. Once there, the brethren welcomed him in, but some there admonished him for not sticking to the Mosaic law by entertaining Gentiles. I believe this is one of those instances where "if in Rome you do like the Romans do" because he went through a cleansing ritual so he could enter the temple, but it was there that they accused him, forced him out of the temple, and called for him to be taken into custody. I'm all about peace and safety, but at what point should we let that go and not be afraid to stand firm on God's Word and do the hard things He has called us to do? Time is drawing near, and we may be forced to choose. What are you going to do if put in that situation? Do not cower, but allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into what is right in the eyes of God. We must be like Paul and not let our comfort dissuade us from doing what God calls us to do. Stand strong, mighty warriors of God, and remain in your armor because you never know when God might call you to war. 

Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. Acts 21:13-14

Friday, February 7, 2025

February 7, 2025

Baptism is a cleansing after repentance, which was the baptism of John. However, our baptism is the baptism of Jesus; the person baptizing you lays their hands on you and baptizes you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. When John baptized Jesus, the Holy Spirit lit on him like a dove, and God spoke verbally, introducing Jesus as his son. Does it happen to us like that? Not likely. Most people in the United States are dead to the movement of the Holy Spirit, so there is little evidence of his infilling, like speaking in tongues and prophesying. During Paul’s time, Apollos preached but only received John’s baptism. He was an eloquent preacher, knew the scriptures, and believed in Jesus, but Aquila and Pricilla filled him in on the missing truths about Jesus to help his message. Nowhere does it say he was baptized in the Holy Spirit, but I believe he must have been at some point in his ministry, possibly by Aquila and Pricilla. Otherwise, his message would have fallen flat. If you are saved and haven’t been baptized, make an appointment with your preacher and get it done; it is your public profession of faith. Baptism is also obedience and has significance in the kingdom of God. 

This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. Acts 18:25-26

Thursday, February 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

As Paul traveled to spread the gospel of Jesus, he was warned by the Holy Spirit not to go to Asia. It doesn’t say he had a vision, so you have to wonder if it was a vision or if others had received the same warning and they collaborated. Whatever the case, they determined not to go there. While in Thyatira, they met a woman named Lydia who decided to trust in Jesus, and her whole household came to know him. While there, they went into the city to spread the word about Jesus, and this woman, a soothsayer who brought in a lot of money for her master, followed them around, calling them out.

The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. Acts 15:17


That seemed like a good thing for her to say, but it was driving them crazy, so Paul cast out that demon from her, and her master lost all hope of any gain from her possession. Because of it, Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into prison. While in jail, they sang hymns and prayed, and suddenly, an earthquake shook the jail, and all the doors opened. The jailer was so fearful of what would happen if the prisoners escaped that he drew his sword to kill himself. Paul stopped him and told him they were all there; because of that, he accepted Jesus as his Savior. The jailer cleaned up their wounds, was baptized, and Paul and Silas were released. We will see that jailer in heaven. You can see from this story that no matter how bad our situation is, God can use it for good and to further His kingdom's purpose. Stand firm if you are going through a rough situation and wait it out; God can use it for His good.


Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16:29-31

February 5, 2025

Did you know that Paul was stoned for preaching the gospel? The people raged against him, threw stones at him, and dragged him out of the city for dead. Then, the disciples gathered around him, and he stood up and walked away. God was not finished with him. He brought salvation to the Gentiles; thank God for Paul bringing Jesus to us and giving us a chance to have our sins forgiven. We must remember that we are not here to live a fanciful life, and we may encounter hardships, but it’s nothing that Jesus didn’t encounter; look at what Paul went through as he started churches and appointed elders. The life of a Christian may not be easy in the minds of ordinary people, but we have the Holy Spirit, who gives us the ability to endure whatever comes upon us because of our belief in Jesus. Until you’ve suffered from hanging on the cross and had heavy rocks thrown at you, leaving you for dead, you haven’t come close to what our Savior and Paul went through. The other disciples went through traumatic deaths also. It all goes back to this verse in James: 


My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. James 1:2-3


When you go back to the Greek word for "temptations," "peirasmos," it is also rendered as "adversity," so you can see we are to be grateful that we are doing enough for the kingdom to face trials; it means we are doing something right. 


And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. Acts 14:19-20

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

February 4, 2025

Flesh versus spirit; I’ve pondered this a lot because of the approach of Jesus’ return. Think about it for a minute. What keeps our flesh alive? Food, water, air? What keeps our spirit alive? Emotions. Happiness, joy, anger, trauma, belief, sorrow, hope, fear, love, etc. Even our physical well-being contributes to our mind, will, and emotions, like hunger and thirst. And like choosing the proper food, we must avoid what is poisonous to our spirits so it is maintained in a good and healthy manner. Jesus always points us in the direction of the spirit. He didn’t come to save our bodies; he came to save our souls by giving us his Spirit. Don’t get me wrong, we need our bodies to expand the spiritual kingdom for the here and now, but it’s not everything.

Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Acts 11:16 


Are you nourishing your spirit with the Word of God? Yes, our minds and bodies are melded together as one here on earth, but when God calls us home, it is not our physical body that will be welcomed into heaven. We will eventually get a glorified body like Jesus had when he showed himself alive, but I think it will be when we return as the Church to the New Heaven and New Earth. As you go about your days, think about your spiritual health, and ask God to help you heal from wrong thinking so you can cope with whatever the enemy tries to throw at you. When things go awry, my go-to phrase is “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.” He will comfort you when you reach out to him and soothe your spirit. 

Monday, February 3, 2025

February 3, 2025

The early church had a dispute over some of the widows being unfairly treated, so they appointed deacons to handle the chores so the apostles could spend their time preaching rather than waiting tables. Stephen was one of those deacons, and even though he was in a lower position than the preachers, he was full of wisdom and could have filled a preaching role. Because Stephen was knowledgeable, some historians say he may have been taught under Gamaliel just as Paul had been. When there was controversy, Stephen stepped up to handle the situation, and the Holy Spirit filled his mouth with words, and the malignant men couldn't counter what he said because it all made sense. Jesus told us not to practice our response and let the Holy Spirit take over. Steven's encounter was the perfect example of how we are supposed to handle such situations. If we follow this example and allow the Holy Spirit to do his job, maybe Jesus will stand up and welcome us into the kingdom of heaven as he did Stephen. None of us want to be martyred, but if it happens, it happens. We know our home is not of this earth; we belong to the kingdom of heaven.

And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. Acts 6:12-13 & 15

Sunday, February 2, 2025

February 2, 2025

Biblical scholars can come close to the interpretation of Daniel and John’s book of Revelation. However, they may not be exact and can only rely on what the Holy Spirit chooses to tell them. Can they misinterpret the cues they are getting from him? Absolutely. We judge and interpret based on what we already know and the atmosphere we are surrounded by, and sometimes that is not a very accurate litmus test because these men, though guided by the Holy Spirit, only knew of their current surroundings. Therefore, our picture is vastly different because our technology has increased, causing what we see to be very different than what they saw during that time. Could they have seen what we see now? All things are possible with God. However, they may not have been able to explain it. Don’t be upset if you’ve heard every explanation in the world and still feel that you’re in the dark; these matters are in the hands of God, and He will reveal them to you as He sees fit. The main point is to ensure you are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, trusting Jesus until the end, and that the beast hasn’t marked you for destruction. If you are reading this and have been following my posts “To the followers of Christ,” you should have nothing to worry about. Hold on to what you have until the end. 

And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: Revelation 13:15-16

Saturday, February 1, 2025

February 1, 2025

Though it may feel like we are approaching the return of our King and Savior, many mysteries still surround it. John, the writer of Revelation, heard some mysteries in a thunderous voice and was told not to reveal them. The angel, clothed with a cloud and a rainbow on his head, gave John a little book and told him to eat it. The taste was sweet in his mouth but made his stomach bitter, which makes so much sense when you think about what may occur before Jesus’ return. We will be so happy for ourselves but have our stomachs turned by the events and the people not included in the wonders to come. Though we may not understand all the symbolism in Revelation, God has given us an understanding of who we are to trust to get us through the trials and possible tribulations leading up to his return; Jesus is the only way. He will give us the strength to stand firm if facing persecution. Don’t ever give up or give in. The beast system seems to be at our doorstep with digital cryptocurrency, and it may require everyone to take a mark to be able to buy and sell; even if it’s not as it rolls out, it will be presented soon after. We hope we are raptured before, but we should prepare our hearts to endure if we are not. Remember, there are mysterious things we don’t understand. The bottom line is to be ready for whatever might happen and keep your eyes on Jesus!

And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. Revelation 10:4

Friday, January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025

In the Bible, 33 percent or one-third is significant. However, if you pay close attention, you will hear it used often on television; that number seems to pop up during disasters. There is a good reason for that, and it has to do with the number of angels kicked out of heaven who decided to side with the devil rather than God. I’m sure these angels/demons have a lot to do with the mayhem we experience, and they want it known that it was them and that they should be given credit for the disaster. If you read about the seven trumpets in Revelation 8-10, you will find that God uses one-third to describe how much of the Earth should be destroyed by the angel holding the trumpet. It makes me wonder if God is sending his loyal angels to defeat the angels that followed Satan and anyone else who sided with them and participated in the evil against God. I feel like God may be giving us clues by opening our eyes to what is happening in the heavenly realm that happens to spill over into actions here on Earth. Look for 33, 33%, or one-third, and see if it is associated with evil or good. You might be surprised by what you find. Stay vigilant; we are closer than you might think to the return of our Savior. Make sure you are ready!

Each of the first four angels with the trumpets was to destroy one-third. The verse included is an example. 


And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. Revelation 8:6-7