November 26

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We have much to be thankful for, but especially for the sacrifice our God made to make us clean and whole. We should be grateful that when we part from this world, we will enter into the beauty of heaven and spend the rest of our lives in pure comfort alongside Jesus.

We need to pray hard. There is a sinister actor, and we all know who that is, stirring up the power-hungry monsters within our country, pushing to control us, and put in place mandates that are usually only done in communist countries. I’m appalled at some of the state governments and their tactics to dismantle our freedom. I pray that the police officers in those states have a sound mind and reject their efforts to keep the people from praising God with their families on this Thanksgiving holiday. There is a difference between virus control and people control, and we are a witness to it.

I’m still astonished that people can’t see the difference between good and evil and that they choose evil. Jesus dealt with this kind of madness in his day. He was in the temple on the Sabbath, and a man with a withered hand needed healing. Can you imagine anyone making a fuss over a healing? Were healings so common that they weren’t amazed, or were they so evil that they didn’t care? Jesus overrode their corrupt addition to the law and healed that man, and those religious tyrants were angry about it. There may come the point in the history of America where we need to override tyrannical governors and their perversion of the law so that we can keep our freedoms. Put on the whole armor of God, and be prepared to fight. What we are dealing with is no joke. May God flush the bad and keep the good so his people can be free.

And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored. But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus. Luke 6:9-11

November 25

While sitting on my porch yesterday, I had a visitor come to eat at the bird feeder. It’s not unusual for me to see cardinals; they are regular guests; however, this particular cardinal had a lame leg. It broke my heart to see it dangling there. He couldn’t perch, so he sat right on the edge and ate until his appetite was satisfied. That little cardinal was fatter than any other I have ever seen; his crop was full. I love that he didn’t give up on life because of his brokenness and that he uses his other abilities to continue living his best life. Seeing him also gave me a clear view of why I felt compelled to purchase and maintain a feeder; in Florida, we don’t need to feed the birds; there is plenty for them to eat all year long, but that one tiny view God gave me, explains it all. 

It’s like living in the United States, where we currently have freedom of religion; we can eat at the table anytime, but there are still some people who are hungry because of their brokenness. Don’t stop feeding the people, even if you’re only throwing out crumbs; it might be enough to bring them into the saving knowledge of Jesus. 

There is another lesson to be understood. When sin entered this world, it affected everything, including animals. Sin can cause some infirmities in people, but not all infirmities are caused by sin. If that were true, you would never see a lame animal because animals cannot sin; sin is a product of man.

"For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope" Romans 8:20

And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. John 9:2-3

November 24

I felt drawn to come outside and enjoy a morning fire being it’s a little chilly out. I’m hoping that God will give me direction while I sit here, staring at the flames. My dogs are sitting beside me, enjoying the outdoors. Rudy is comfortable being covered by a blanket, but Coco is happy with just being in a sweater. Like many of us, they have their preferences. We are all going through challenges, and maybe what you are going through can help others. That’s why it’s essential to be ready at a moment's notice to give your testimony. The Holy Spirit will come upon you and guide you when the time is right, but we must do our part. God knows what a particular person needs to hear and when they need to hear it to pique their interest in the things of God.

I want to challenge each of you to prepare your testimony, write it down, and practice telling it. You need to share with others why you trust in Jesus and give examples of what he has done for you. You can intertwine your story in general conversation; it is a powerful tool. It’s not like telling a Bible story, it’s your life, and others need to know what God has done for you through our Savior.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 1 Peter 3:14-16

November 23

Have you ever said, “did you see that wind?” You can’t see the wind, but what you can see is the trees, a flag, sand, or something else being blown or tossed by the wind. There is other evidence, but you can’t see the wind. 

As I read scripture, my mind goes to work, and I begin asking myself questions to understand the scripture better. 

Why did the man with leprosy need to go and make an offering as proof that Jesus had healed him and stay quiet about it? Here’s my conclusion about the following verse.

"And he charged him to tell no one, but “go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.”  Luke 5:14

1. The leper didn’t need to tell anyone because there was evidence that his skin was clean. 

2. Jesus had performed the healing, and it was proof to the temple priest that Jesus was the priest with ultimate power, and also evidence that Jesus is who he says he is.

3. By making an offering, he was following the Mosaic Law for cleansing, more proof that Jesus is who he says he is.

In everything, give God the glory. Nothing you have, your health, wealth, or anything else, is because you did something to deserve it. 

November 22

Each Christmas, our community hangs a couple of wreaths on our front entry gate. After using them a few years, the ornaments had become weathered, so I volunteered to redecorate them to give them a fresh new look. I had thought this would be an easy task, and for the most part, it was; however, I didn’t take into account their rough condition and spent nearly an hour removing the old stuff and fluffing out the branches. After that, I began preparing the ribbon and making the bows. I somehow underestimated the size bow I needed and had to remake them because they weren’t the right proportion. I don’t like starting over, but sometimes you must do it again to ensure you get it right. 

Jesus had become popular, and people flocked to him to hear him speak and see his miracles. Simon had just finished working and was cleaning the nets getting ready to go home to rest. The crowd was pressing in, and Jesus saw the boats of Simon, and James and John near the shore, so he got in Simon’s boat and asked him if he would set out so he could preach from the water. After his sermon, he told Simon to put out into the deep and cast his nets again; he didn’t want to because they had fished all day and caught nothing, but he did it anyway. The catch was so overwhelming that both boats nearly sank because there were so many fish. After that, Jesus called them to become fishers of men. 

Jesus gave Simon, James, and John another opportunity to become successful in their endeavor. If you feel defeated and are ready to give up, here is your word, start again. With Jesus, anything is possible. 

And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. Luke 5:4-6

November 21

A couple of my neighbors and I got together to landscape an area of our community that had suffered from neglect for years. The shrubs that were there had grown into trees, so last year, we had them cut down. Upon cutting them down, it unveiled this hideous bright blue pipe, so for an entire year, we have had to look at that pipe every time we drove in or out of the neighborhood. 

Let’s just say the three of us learned a valuable lesson in roots. Not only did we have to deal with the roots of the previous shrubs, but there was also an enormous oak tree with its web of roots with which we had to contend. The clusters were tight, and after removing one, more were revealed. Some of the roots were thick and ran deep, but others were smaller and branched off the main root. If we had been dealing with just one tree, it might not have been so difficult to dig in, but because there were so many, it took extra time to remove the old to replace it with the new landscape plants. 

These roots are a picture of the minds of people who are tormented by their past. As humans, we tend to let a bitter root grow and multiply over the years rather than deal with the intrusion right away. That bitter root will draw more bitterness and become a tangled mess within our minds. Trying to get rid of them after years of neglect could be like me and my neighbors trying to dig holes among a cluster of the tree roots; it’s nearly impossible. You can try and remove them one at a time, but if that cluster is like the root system we dealt with during our landscape project, it could be challenging. Still, sometimes that’s the best way to remove them; however, if you will talk to Jesus and ask for his touch, you could have a whole legion of demons cast out all at once. 

Before we finished, our landscape maintenance crew came to plant our poinsettias for the holidays. They are experts at digging and had more powerful muscles than us, and they helped us complete the project within minutes. They offered to help us as Jesus would have, but there are times you need to ask.

Don’t live with the oppression; ask now for some help; dig out the root of each issue one by one, or have the entire web of roots remove by the Lord. He has compassion for us and wants us to live free. Begin today to seek freedom and plant something new in your newly cultivated mind.

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1

November 20

Where is that debt counting clock, and why aren’t we updated on how much further in debt we will be at the hands of those who want to give our hard-earned money to officials who want to line their own pockets?

When Jesus left the wilderness, he came into his hometown, and on the Sabbath, he stood up in the temple and read the next scripture for that day. The temple in Nazareth was his home church, so there was nothing unusual about this except that the scripture he read summed up who he was, the Messiah, and who he was there to save. Everything was okay until he told them that he was fulfilling this very scripture. Then, they said to themselves, “isn’t this Joseph’s son?” They wanted him to do what he had done in Capernaum, but he refused by saying, “no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.” If only Jesus had healed their sick and blind, then the town wouldn’t have to deal with them anymore; and there would be no more pouring out of money into the hands of the indigent, then they could line their own pockets with the taxes. However, the miracles he did in other towns were to heal their unbelief, and he knew they would only see him as Joseph’s son, and they wouldn’t believe in him anyway. Jesus could see their motives. Out of anger, they ran him out of town and tried to kill him! It was not yet his time, so he slipped away unscathed. 

Jesus didn’t miraculously cancel their debt. Don’t you wish that clock would disappear and stop counting? We shouldn’t expect that clock to slow down anytime soon; most of the country wouldn’t believe the miracle anyway and would still be responsible for paying taxes.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” Luke 4:18-19

November 19

When John the Baptist baptized Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove. Being full of the Holy Spirit, he slipped away into the wilderness to spend time with the Father. It wasn’t until his time there was ending, after forty days, that the devil began tempting him. He had denied himself food, but God had been sustaining him throughout that entire time.

After his wilderness experience, he began his ministry. Did Jesus give us the steps to take when we start our ministry? I know that every time I spend time in the wilderness, even if it’s only a few hours with Jesus, I have an exceptional experience, and he opens my eyes to new things.

What was Jesus hearing from God during his time there? Was God equipping him for the things to come? Was the temptation Jesus faced a way to strengthen his self-denial to learn to rely on God solely? After his time away, Jesus began his ministry, but you will see that throughout the gospels, he would slip away into the wilderness to spend time with his Father. 

The point I’m trying to make is that you don’t just jump into ministry; there is work to be done first. There is a period of learning, some self-denial, and overcoming temptation. Anything worth having needs time to be cultivated. Don’t rush into ministry without being equipped for service; Jesus didn’t; he knew the scriptures, was anointed by the Holy Spirit and spent quality time with God. Follow these steps, and God will reward you with success.

One more thing, God’s idea of success and the American concept of success are two entirely different things. It’s about people, not finances.

And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. Luke 4:1-2

November 18

Did you know that Jesus’s lineage is traced back through Mary? In that day, it was not acceptable to mention women in Jewish records of lineage, but Jesus’s record shows Heli as Joseph’s father, but he was Mary’s dad. My commentator believes that Heli may have adopted Joseph, and so the history traced it back through Mary because of that. 

Jesus was in his thirtieth year when he began his ministry. I think thirty may be the year that we as humans start to wake up from our stupor and venture into knowledge; at least, that’s been my own experience. 

I now have children in their thirties, one of whom we are celebrating today, a little late because he chose to take a trip on his birthday to commemorate the event. I have high expectations for this eldest son and hope that the stupor has worn off and that he will continue taking the path of his mom and dad to become an even brighter light for Jesus. Never stop praying for your children, because eventually they will remember their ancestry, which includes you, and will hopefully choose the best part of your path.

Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, Luke 3:23

November 17

Once again, I’m focused on my bird feeder. Yesterday, I noticed that there weren’t any birds coming to it, and the feeder appeared to be full. I’ve seen this happen before, and I knew why; the seed had spoiled from the rain. Last night I cleaned it out and let it dry, and this morning I filled it up with fresh seed. It will probably take a day or so before they come back. I never knew what an aggravation it was to draw birds to my yard, but they are so cute, and I enjoy seeing them. 

Has your seed spoiled? You know, the seeds you spread, so others know of the love of Jesus. Do you know how it becomes spoiled? Blatant sin! You can ruin your testimony by not living a clean life for all to see, and eventually, your private sin will rule you and spill over into your public life; people can sense if you are not sincere. There are preachers and evangelist whose public stance on issues have caused me to turn my back on them and no longer hold them in high esteem. If they were to repent and turn, I would respect that, but it would take some time before I ever followed them again. Those people have spoiled seeds, like in my bird feeder. The moral of the story is, don’t flaunt your sin and keep your bird feeder clean.

He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. Luke 2:7-8a

November 16

Years ago, before my grandmother passed away, she gave me a banana plant that produces regular sized bananas. Before we moved, I dug up a baby from it because it had become a prolific producer, and I wanted to preserve the gift. For years this plant has been growing in a pot with no signs of growth other than producing a few new leaves once in a while. Then last week, I noticed a bloom and a cluster of bananas. I thought that because it was in a pot, I would never see any fruit on it, but to my surprise, it bloomed and is now producing fruit.

After accepting Jesus as Savior, his Spirit begins growing in us unbeknownst to anyone around us. Then suddenly we start producing fruit. It’s like turning on a switch; we are no longer afraid to share Jesus. We get past our nerves and the thought of rejection and honor him by sharing the fruit of God’s Word. Don’t get in the way of the Spirit; allow him to use you to bring others to know Jesus. 

One specific way to get past your nerves is to immerse yourself in the scriptures so you have a handle on the truth. A few minutes a day is all it takes. Education is the key to success, even when it comes to spreading the gospel.

After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Luke 2:46

"And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man." Luke 2:52

November 15

 

After my adventure of picking up and reviving living sea creatures, I found one I thought was empty, and it was; however, it still had a small amount of the remainder of its inhabitant that I couldn’t see; I didn’t realize it until a few minutes later when I began to smell something heinous. I had gotten it on my hands, and it had now dripped all over my bag. I immediately knew which one it was and removed it. I couldn’t look at that seashell anymore without wanting to vomit. I didn’t notice it, to begin with, because it was a perfectly beautiful shell, but once I had it in my possession, it showed its real intention, to mar me with its filth. Do you see where I’m going with this? The beautiful shell is a picture of us; we look perfect on the outside but are filled with the heinous rot of sin; the smell of death. Some of us try our best not to sin, but because we are human, it’s nearly impossible, and like the seashell, we have a tiny bit of rot inside that no one but God can see. Sin separates us from God, and he shuts us out because the sin makes us smell rotten, but Jesus is a powerful cleanser that can wash the smell of death off of us and make us clean and pristine. 

How can you live knowing you are a stench to God? Don’t you want him to find you clean? There is only one way for that to happen, and that is to accept Jesus as your Savior. It’s straightforward to do, but you have to commit to him, believe that he is the son of God, believe that he was born in perfection through a virgin birth, and believe that he died for your sin and was raised from the dead. These are all miracles that only God can do, but you must believe. It seems a little out there if you haven’t heard of these things, but if you are feeling the weight of the world, it might be time to allow Jesus to take that pressure off your shoulders. Accept his gift and clean the filth out of your soul.

Pray this prayer if you want to accept him today: Lord Jesus, come into my life. I believe that you are the son of God, that you were born to save me from my sin, that you died and were raised again to cleanse me. I commit to turning away from my sinful life and pursue you from today onward. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer today. Please message me. I would love to begin praying for you and give you some direction.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 3:16-18

November 14

I’m not going to deny it, I’m ready to decorate for Christmas. I’ve been holding back because we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but with all that’s been happening this year, I feel that I need a little extra joy. What will it hurt to celebrate the birth of our Savior a bit early? We certainly don’t know the exact day he was born; we know the season, but not the day, so maybe it was November; my guess is as good as anyone else. I am certainly tired of thinking about the virus and the election; they’ve gotten me worn out! Should we start saying Merry Christmas? Probably not; I’m sure that most are not ready for it like I am. 

When Jesus made his appearance as a baby, the heavenly host rejoiced here on earth and promised peace to all in whom God was pleased (at least that’s what it says in the ESV.) Christmas is a Christian holiday; it is a celebration of Jesus. If the unsaved want to join us, so be it, but it means more to us than anyone else on earth. So, if you're feeling the desire to decorate now, and you want to usher in a bit of peace on earth, by all means, do it! Let’s make the devil cringe with all our Christmas cheer!

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:13-14

November 13

Look what day it is!! Friday, November 13, 2020. Don’t get caught up in the number today; it’s just the next number in a sequence. God created this day and didn’t give it a specific distinction more than any other day. To give this day an evil significance is mind control of the enemy, and he will use anything he can to take your mind off of God. If you are thinking about what doom will come on such a day as this, you aren’t thinking of God, and you have given in to the rule of Satan. 

I finally got past the first few verses of Luke. Let me tell you; I am encouraged! We are almost into the Christmas season, and what a great start! We need to stop dwelling on how bad 2020 is and start thinking about the positive things of the season. God is in each day, so let go of your superstitions and be prepared to meet with him no matter how you view this specific day. Be of good courage, and read Luke chapter one; it will brighten your day and help kick off this upcoming Christmas season with our minds set upon God.

for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. Luke 1:49-50

November 12

The more I study God’s word, the more I realize that much of it has meaning hidden in plain sight. Some of It is narrative to give us the history and truth; some of it is discourse to provide us with ideas, concepts, doctrine, or facts; some poetry to express emotions, and some prophecy to reveal or uncover symbolism. All of this rolled into one book. But that’s not all! The closer you get to God, the more he tells you. It is unlike any other book. The Bible is the one book you read where you think you know how the story goes, but because of its divine nature, God will open your eyes to more each time you read it. 

I’ve just started the Book of Luke, and could barely get past the first paragraph because he begins by mentioning who he is writing to, Theophilus. Is Theophilus a real person, or could it be a term for those who are a friend of God -  which is what Theophilus means? It makes me wonder if we should call one another Theophilus rather than Christian! It would undoubtedly throw left-leaning people into a tizzy, wouldn’t it? My point today is for you to read your Bible, but not just once; read it often and repeat. The more you read with the Holy Spirit's assistance, the more you will learn about God, which is the point of studying it. Reveal God, and he will transform your life.

it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. Luke 1:3-4

November 11

Should we dare ask, could 2020 get any worse? Now Florida has a tropical storm barreling toward it and coming onshore near my location. Right now, it’s just a rainmaker, but as it draws closer, I expect that we will have some strong gusts. Will this storm be enough to blow away all the unrighteousness? I sincerely doubt it, but it will give us something else to think about besides the election. One benefit of living where I do is that we are near the hospital; the power company tries to keep it up and running, so our power rarely goes out. Can you guess who else, who’s full of power, is committed to those who are near him? Jesus! 

As we contemplate the happenings in the world today and fret over our current situation, Jesus will still ask, “Why do you fear?” We work ourselves into a frenzy over worldly matters, but he wants us to recognize him amid the storm. He’s like the power company taking care to keep the hospital running. What better comparison! We are like the hospital workers, benefiting from his power, and he needs us to keep working! People need to be near Jesus now more than ever; the end is coming quickly. ARMOR-UP! Stay in the fight to the end!

Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Psalms 118:5-6

and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might. Ephesians 1:19

November 10

Don’t fall away; this is an excellent time to put your faith into practice. At this point, we don’t know what will happen in the courts or with the re-count; it could be a long and drawn-out process, especially since they haven’t even finished counting in some states. Our hope doesn’t lie in the hands of man; it lies in the hand of God. He alone decides the outcome and what is best for us and the rest of the world. He could be hastening Jesus’s return because of the pure evil that has overtaken the world. We don’t understand in full, only in part. How could our loving God hear the cries of the wicked over the cries of his people? He has a purpose for it, and remember, he can see the outcome of this disaster, so we must think beyond the here and now and ask ourselves what good could come from this. Is this a test of our faith? Guaranteed! I have people around me who have already given up hope; the results may not be what we want now, but God can use this to spur on an evangelical movement, but we must wait to see. Sit back and relax, don’t overthink, get your face out of the television and off social media, and stop believing everything you hear. Why do we have to live during this time in history where our freedom is at stake? We’ve had it easy for a lot of years; now it’s our turn to face an uncertain future, just as the pioneers did. Don’t lose heart; we have Jesus, and he has overcome the world!

For the LORD loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever. Psalms 37:28-29

November 9

Some things in my life complicate it, and I would like nothing more than to let those fall to the wayside. Although I can’t quit everything, there are some complications I could cut out that would lead to a simpler lifestyle with fewer distractions and responsibilities. I’ve already done this with my eating habits; I’ve cut sugar and grains because my body loathes them, and for that, I feel better. Though I didn’t grow up in an area with many homeowners associations, I now live in a townhouse with one that cares for my yard and keeps our community looking beautiful; no more yard work! Then, over the weekend, as part of my birthday gift, my husband installed keyless entries on our townhouse and condo; that’s what I’m talking about, ease of access! 

Most people do this as they get older, then add more carefree things to keep themselves occupied. I’m not trying to gain more time; I waste enough of that already, but with commitment comes responsibility. There is one commitment that I will not relinquish until God releases me, and that’s writing this daily devotional. I can’t even stop it. While on vacation, I took a break from posting, but I still wrote; I just didn’t post! 

We are all too busy, but we need to step back and see what we can do to simplify our lives. Jesus lived a simple life without a permanent home here on earth, but he committed to his teachings. I’m not saying that you should give up your home; I’m not. What gift did he give you? What can you do to downsize your life so you can do more of that? Assess your life and leave behind whatever you can; then pursue God’s calling on your life.

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.  John 15:16

November 8

While I was on the beach yesterday, a man was casting his net for bait. I had been trying to capture a video message, but the wind was too strong, and all you could hear was it whipping past me, so I recorded again. What I captured before starting over was quite delightful. As this man emptied his net on the beach, a flock of seagulls and other birds began to gather. After he had gotten all he needed, he left the rest for the birds, and they ate their fill until there was no more. Jesus is like that fisherman; he has food for all of us. Eat and get your fill; time is short, and a day is coming when Jesus’s followers will be living and breathing the Word in his presence. Everything will make sense to us then. Until that day happens, live the best life you can; rejoice in the bits of food he gives to sustain us. We must be kingdom minded and leave the worries of this world to the worldly. Obey his command and do your best to bring others into the saving knowledge of Jesus.

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24

November 7

Church, we must STAY AWAKE and be ready! My little dogs haven’t figured out the time change yet, and are waking me up at 5 am to go out. Without the time change, I would typically be up and ready to get going because it’s 6 am, but like everyone else, I would like to take advantage of an extra hour. Once up, I can’t go back to sleep, so I meet with the LORD a little earlier. 

Now is not a good time to take your inheritance and run off like a prodigal son because the Father might not be there when you decide to come back home. Whatever sin issues you have, it would be best for you to give them up now and live as clean as you can. If you aren’t aware, the world is on track to become cashless by 2030! That’s just a little over nine years away! Does that mean Jesus will come before then? Only God knows. I guarantee you that they will have the microchip ready by then. It is uncertain whether or not the mark of the beast is an actual mark or whether it is an unholy trinity between the devil, the Antichrist, and the false prophet.

“The number 666 could well personify the imperfection of man, even implying in the triple number the unholy trinity of the dragon, antichrist, and the false prophet.” Gary T. Meadors.

You could be marked by God because of your worship of them; or it could be and actual mark. The point is, don’t get too caught up in the signs of the times, but worship God and God alone, and leave your sins at the foot of the cross, and don’t go back to get them. We are living in an uncertain time, so stick with who you know, and that is Jesus. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Leave worldly worries to the world; we are not of this world and are only ambassadors for Jesus. Keep this in mind when the world goes crazy. 

“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. Mark 13:32-33