Thursday, September 30, 2021

Vaccine Controversy

 Vaccine misinformation is a big topic these days. So big that big pharma, big media and big government are taking big steps to censor anybody who challenges their big narrative. Google-owned YouTube is removing and prohibiting content that claims commonly used vaccines, including COVID vaccines, approved by health authorities are ineffective or dangerous. These specifically target Robert Kennedy, Jr. and Dr. Joseph Mercola, both highly critical of the COVID vaccines and the protocols the groupthink medical industry are using to treat COVID. Problem here is that these men are raising concerns from credible research that the big mainstream refuses to acknowledge or consider.


Even Dr. Ben Carson, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, pumped the brakes on COVID vaccines. He told Christian Broadcasting Network: “When we start opening ourselves to government officials saying ‘you must do this,’ ‘you can’t do this,’ ‘you must say this,’ ‘you can’t say that,’ you really are starting to fundamentally change the foundation of our nation. And we have to be very much aware that that is a big issue. And you couple that with the fact that you’re trying to mandate something that hasn’t been fully proven. We don’t know what the long-term impact of this vaccine is, especially when you are dealing with children. We do know when you are dealing with children, you don’t have a high risk from the virus itself. But we don’t know what the long-term risks of the vaccines are. So we need to be a little more careful, I think.”

Carson was speaking from a September 24 interview that CBN posted on YouTube. By Google/YouTube standards, this is likely considered misinformation. But Carson, along with others, is pointing out that government mandates—and this is a mandate by the Biden Administration that Congress is already acting to place poison pill penalties on businesses that do not comply—are contrary to the founding principles of the nation. This is why, whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated you should stand firm against such mandates. The second point Carson makes is that there is no knowledge of the long-term impact of these COVID vaccines. CDC says COVID vaccines do not prevent contracting COVID; that boosters are needed far sooner than expected; and that there are unexplained dangerous side-effects for some people.

To many, just quoting CDC’s warnings is passing on misinformation because CDC’s own website indicates that there are risks associated with the COVID vaccines. The “big” guys pushing the vaccine would be far better to consider what contradictory research is saying and work with the dissenters to develop a better solution. Instead, they team with big government to ignore critics and force their solution onto the population. This breeds contempt and distrust. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron; so one man sharpens the countenance of another.” America is at its best when it works together to solve problems, not when it mandates one way of thinking and censors all others. 

Who's Easily Scammed?

Researchers have found that people are more likely to lose money in scams if they hold the following beliefs:

  • Authority should not be challenged.
  • Financial opportunities are a zero-sum game with clear winners and losers.
  • The world is organized in a way that rewards good people.
  • Asking too many questions can make a person seem ignorant.

On an encouraging note, the researchers said those who hold views that make them more vulnerable to scams are not doomed to becoming victims, as the meanings people assign to things and experiences can be modified. For example, social psychologists have found that short, simple exercises often are all it takes to change behaviors.

Prayer to Aztec Gods

 California parents request judge block public schools from having students pray to Aztec gods - Fox News


Three California parents are suing to prevent the state's public school system from reciting prayers to Aztec deities that have been worshipped with human sacrifice – arguing that doing so violates the U.S. and state constitutions. 

The issue emerged earlier this year when researcher Chris Rufo reported on that particular aspect of the state's ethnic studies curriculum. As Fox News previously noted, the curriculum suggests chants that invoke the deity Tezkatlipoka. Tezkatlipoka is an Aztec god that was honored with human sacrifices. According to the World History Encyclopedia, an impersonator of Tezkatlipoka would be sacrificed with his heart removed to honor the deity. In Aztec mythology, Tezkatlipoka is the brother of Quetzalcoatl, Huitzilopochtli and Xipe Totec – all of whom appear to be invoked in the chant. 

The Thomas More Society, which represents the parents, described the model curriculum as "blatantly unconstitutional." Under the curriculum's "Lesson Resources," CDE lays out the chant and more generally defends chants as "energizers" that can bring unity.

Florida Sues Administration

 Florida Sues Biden Administration Over Release of Illegal Immigrants - Epoch Times

The Biden administration’s repeated release of illegal immigrants has drawn a legal challenge from the state of Florida. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a Republican, sued the federal government over its “catch-and-release” policy, which has led to the freeing of over 225,000 illegal immigrants this year.

The lawsuit primarily concerns the treatment of immigrants seeking asylum, which is granted in cases where authorities rule they have a legitimate fear of persecution based on their race, religion, or several other reasons.

Federal law requires the government to detain the asylum seekers until authorities rule on their case. But under Joe Biden, it has released at least 225,000 illegal immigrants so far, according to Customs and Border Protection data.

“Releasing this many arriving aliens into the interior necessarily means that the government is violating congressional commands in the immigration laws,” the 23-page suit, filed in federal court in Pensacola, states. 

Treachery Afoot

 

Joe Biden just announced a Covid-19 vaccine mandate on companies employing 100 or more people, and he plans to enforce it.

On Saturday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s House quietly tucked an enforcement mechanism into their $3.5 trillion “reconciliation” bill, passed it out of the Budget Committee, and sent it to the House floor.

Buried on page 168 of the House Democrats’ 2,465-page mega bill is a tenfold increase in fines for employers that “willfully,” “repeatedly,” or even seriously violate a section of labor law that deals with hazards, death, or serious physical harm to their employees.

The increased fines on employers could run as high as $70,000 for serious infractions, and $700,000 for willful or repeated violations—almost three-quarters of a million dollars for each fine. If enacted into law, vax enforcement could bankrupt non-compliant companies even more quickly than the $14,000 OSHA fine anticipated under Biden’s announced mandate. (Forbes)

We are dealing with a dangerous regime overthrowing our sovereign nation right in front of our eyes.  We must pray to our God that He will bring forth life, light, justice and truth to our land. 

We ask our mighty and gracious Lord to release the strategies that are needed to intervene and pull the brakes on this runaway administration. 

We know our God is the Author and Finisher of all things and to Him we look for wisdom to deal with this godless and traitorous administration.  We lay all these troubles at Your feet and ask You to undertake in the behalf of our country, a land that was placed at Your feet by our founding fathers. 

It is in the mighty name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.

Thoughts on Today's Verse

 "I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws." Psalm 119:30

Thoughts on Today's Verse by Phil Ware
When we have made a commitment to follow the Lord Jesus whole-heartedly and we must not forget it and slip back into old habits and bad patterns.
Let's choose the way of truth again today, and for all our tomorrow, even unto eternity.

The Booster Rocket

The Booster Rocket

From: Today God Is First by Os Hillman
September 30, 2021
"After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: "Moses My servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them-to the Israelites." Joshua 1:1-2
A rocket launch is truly an amazing phenomenon to me. Tons of weight is stacked vertically to the sky with thousands of gallons of fuel exploding in a matter of moments. Soon the rocket drops its take-off boosters and uses additional boosters to move the rocket to the next stage of the mission. The first engines have a unique purpose...to get the rocket to the next stage.
Joshua was known for almost 40 years as "Joshua, servant of Moses." God's preparation for him required years of selfless service, training in the desert, and tests of faith. Those preparation years were booster rockets designed to move Joshua into each new stage of his development and his ultimate calling.
God allows each of us preparation times to lay a foundation that He plans to build on. Some of those foundation times appear to be laborious and meaningless, yet these varied experiences are what God is using to frame your life for the message He plans to speak through you. Without these foundational experiences, the Jordan River can never be crossed and we cannot enter the Promised Land.
Embrace these times of seeming inactivity from God. They, too, are a rocket booster to your next stage of your walk with God.
Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6).

Pray

Pray by Bill Keller

Believers must pray for our nation to repent and turn back to God and His Truth, the God at whose feet our founding fathers placed our land at its inception.
In addition to our great need for national repentance and return to the God of our fathers, there is no more critical prayer for which believers must storm the throne room of Heaven than for the Senate filibuster to hold. That filibuster is the only thing that is preventing the purposeful destruction of this nation -- and that destruction will be irreparable!
Out of the 330 million people in this nation, this issue is literally on the shoulders of two people, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema. These two people are under incredible pressure that most individuals will never comprehend. Each has been summoned to the White House to meet with the traitorous individual who sits in the Oval Office on at least 10 occasions in the past few weeks.
The propagandists in the corporate media are demonizing these two Senators and adding to the incredible pressure they are under to relent and give in so the Senate filibuster is removed. This would allow the radical globalist/socialist agenda already passed by the House to become law!
They would immediately pass Federal election laws to insure the Democratic Party would never lose the White House, House, and Senate for generations to come!
They would stack the Supreme Court!
They would pass a Federal law to mandate abortion in all 50 states, superseding any state laws!
They would pass multi-trillion-dollar budgets to fund every green energy, globalist fantasy that has ever dreamed of.
Open borders would become our new Federal immigration law.
YOU CAN NOT FATHOM THE SWIFT AND PERMANENT.
DESTRUCTION OF OUR NATION THAT WILL BE IRREPARABLE!!!
I AM CONFIDENT THAT IF GOD ALLOWS THE SENATE FILIBUSTER TO BE REMOVED IT IS HIS SIGN THAT HE IS DONE WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS WE HAVE KNOWN IT. WE WILL HAVE BEEN TOTALLY GIVEN OVER TO SATAN TO DESTROY OUR NATION WITHOUT ANY HOPE OF GOD INTERCEDING, JUST AS HE DID MANY TIMES WITH ISRAEL WHEN THEY WERE LOST IN THEIR SIN AND REBELLION AND REFUSED TO REPENT!
THERE HAS BEEN NO MORE IMPORTANT ISSUE IN THE HISTORY OF OUR NATION SINCE ITS FOUNDING! THE OUTCOME OF THIS MATTER WILL DETERMINE IF WE WILL SURVIVE AS A NATION.
PLEASE PRAY FERVENTLY THAT WE WILL REPENT AS A NATION AND RECEIVE GOD’S FAVOR AGAIN!!!!!

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

JESUS turned no one away on the dusty streets of Galilee. HE won't turn you away either. STAND ON HIS WORD! HIS WORD NEVER FAILS!

HEALING SCRIPTURES

 

  • "Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." ~ Jeremiah 17:14

  • "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven." ~ James 5:14-15

  • "He said, “If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.” ~ Exodus 15:26

  • "Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you…" Exodus 23:25

  • "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." ~ Isaiah 41:10

  • "Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." ~ Isaiah 53:4-5

  • "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD" ~ Jeremiah 30:17                                                                          

  • "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place." ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

  • "You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back." ~ Isaiah 38:16-17

  • "I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the LORD. “And I will heal them.” ~ Isaiah 57:18-19

  • "Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security." ~ Jeremiah 33:6

  • "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." ~ 3 John 1:2

  • "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 4:19

  • "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." ~ Revelations 21:4
     
  • "My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body." ~ Proverbs 4:20-22

  • "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." ~ Proverbs 17:22

  • "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace." ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

  • "LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress." ~ Isaiah 33:2

  • "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." ~ James 5:6

  • "He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” ~ 1 Peter 2:24

  • "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." ~ John 14:27

  • "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." ~ Matthew 11:28-30
  • "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." ~ Isaiah 40:29

Be An Over-Giver

May the LORD allow each of HIS people to be over-givers, to share without limit of the truth, the love, the salvation that are found in JESUS.

Thoughts on Today's Verse

 "Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." Matthew 10:38-39

Thoughts on Today's Verse by Phil Ware
Jesus wants us to seriously look into our hearts and surrender those things that hold us back from fully following and serving him. We know what they are. He comes to us with his now nail-scarred hands and reminds us that he gave up everything to redeem us. He now wants us to surrender to the Cross the things that hold us back.
Let's do it today!

Fully Known

Fully Known by Bob Arbogast

Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:13-18
[Elizabeth] exclaimed [to Mary]: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!” Luke 1:42
Psalm 139 celebrates the intimacy of God’s connection with an individual human being. Just imagine—God knows you completely. God knows everything that can break your heart, and everything that can make your heart skip a beat.
How wonderful!
Of course, God also knows your selfish daydreams and dark desires. How scary! No wonder the psalm ends like this: “See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (v. 24).
God’s intimate connection with you stretches back to the time before you were born, to the time before you were even conceived. God knows you completely: from start to finish, from top to bottom, inside and out. And God loves you completely.
How wonderful!
But the psalm takes on more meaning when Jesus says the words “You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Just imagine—the Holy Spirit overshadows the virgin Mary, and the Son of God begins to take shape within her. Talk about intimacy! The One who gave life to Mary is now receiving life from Mary. The One who loved Mary before she was born is now loved by Mary before he is born.
Mary is blessed, blessed among all women, to receive the gift of this child. And the child is blessed, blessed among all children, to receive the gift of life through this mother.
Holy Lord Jesus, it’s such a gift to be known by you and loved by you. I want to know you in return, and to love you forever. Amen.

Altar of the Vaccine

 Altar of the Vaccine by Bill Keller

It is not a shock that those whose “sacrament” is killing innocent babies, also worship at the altar of the Chinese Flu vaccine. If you don't believe me, current NY Governor Kathy Hochul stated over the weekend that she is looking for “vax apostles,” adherents to the theology of the COVID vaccine, people to “proselytize” the unvaxxed!
Of course this theology, authored by Big Pharma, rejects any mention of natural immunity despite scientific proof the 99%+ of those who were infected with the Chinese Flu and recovered have up to 27 times the protection those who have received the vaccine enjoy. They also thoroughly reject the proven results from therapeutics like Regeneron, Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine +Azithromycin, and the very successful use of Monoclonal Antibodies when treated soon after being infected.
Additionally, they never want to talk about the FACT there is a percentage of people worldwide who of have died as well as those who experienced serious health problems after being vaccinated.
The other issue is the reality with this vaccine being so new, it is IMPOSSIBLE to even begin to know the long term issues that may occur, probably most notably what affects it may or may not have on women being able to have children.
THESE ARE ALL VERY LEGITIMATE ISSUES AND NO DOUBT PLAY A BIG ROLE IN THE MINDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE UNDER 65, WITH NO PRE-EXISTING HEALTH ISSUES, AND ARE WEIGHING THE ODDS THAT THEY WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY RECOVER EVEN IF THEY ARE INFECTED VERSUS POTENTIAL HEALTH ISSUES STEMMING FROM BEING VACCINATED.
Let me also add, the never-ending changing of guidance from government health officials, especially the proven serial liar Dr. Fauci, have done little to instill confidence in those with legitimate questions and concerns.
Also, the “used car salesman” hype and pressure tactics from government officials including Joe Biden along with the lying propagandists in the media NOBODY trusts who acted as shills for Big Pharma, has also been a huge factor for those who are hesitant about being vaccinated.
I will once again share with you what I have been saying since the vaccine became available. First, PRAY. Second, consult with your doctor since he or she knows your medical history better than anyone else. Third, PRAY SOME MORE AND LET THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE YOU. If you are in the danger demographic that we know so well, over 65 and/or have pre-existing comorbidities such as obesity, immune system problems, any sort of respiratory issues, or other medical issues, you should not hesitate in consulting with your doctor and seeking the Lord on this issue right away!
For 21 months, I have been praying for literally tens of thousands of people here in the US and around the world dealing with this scourge the Chinese government unleashed on the world. We have mourned with many who have gone on to be with the Lord, and in virtually EVERY CASE they were in the danger demographic who had other medical issues that were complicated by the fact they were infected with the Chinese Flu, as well as rejoicing with the overwhelming percentage of people who God healed and are back living their lives with precious natural immunity.

Spicer Sues Biden

 Spicer Sues Biden

Sean Spicer sues Biden over ouster from Naval Academy board.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer sued President Joe Biden over the administration's efforts to oust him from the board of the U.S. Naval Academy. Earlier this month, the Biden administration asked Spicer and several other appointees of President Donald Trump to resign from U.S. service academy and other military advisory boards. Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway was similarly asked to step down from the Air Force Academy's board of visitors.
Now a host on the conservative Newsmax channel, Spicer filed suit in federal court in Washington on Thursday along with Russell Vought, Trump's former Office of Management and Budget director, who was also told to step down from the Naval Academy board. In their complaint, Spicer and Vought said Biden did not have the legal authority to remove them from the board. They asked the court for a restraining order blocking the administration from doing so.
"The statute governing the Board provides for staggered three-year terms," the lawsuit said, "and it makes no provision or allowance for at-will presidential removal based on political affiliation or otherwise." (Stars and Stripes)
- Lord, Biden has done so many evil things since taking office that we cry out to You for redemption for all who were kicked off the military advisory boards. As the Press Secretary mocked people like Sean Spicer and others, we pray for accountability for this administration.
- ''A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding. Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving. Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.'' (Proverbs 14:6-9)

I Corinthians 16:13

 "Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong."     I Corinthians 16:13

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Father Kapaun

 

Fr. Kapaun

Demand Media Reform

Demand Media Reform by  Bill Wilson    

In journalism school at The Ohio State University, I was taught very basic premises of reporting the news. The professors were sticklers for fact and the correct application of it. In one class, we were given the example of a race between the Soviet Union and the United States. The American won in this two-man contest. The headline in Pravda read: “Soviets finish second; Americans next to last in international race.” We discussed how the headline was factual, but it did not reflect the truth. A little bit of truth makes a better lie. And the mainstream news media has been lying to you for decades. The lies are becoming so bold and slanted that we, as truth-seeking Christian Americans, must demand media reform.

CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and even FOX need to wake up to the difference between editorializing and news. They all interchange the two seamlessly. News should be unbiased and unreflective of the reporter’s political viewpoint. The journalist’s mission is to report the news without bias. Trouble is, these “journalists” have been “programmed” by communists in our colleges and universities and they bring with them an inner bias that cannot be undone. They see every issue from the lens of their political beliefs, and to them the American did finish next to last. It’s all how you view the event. These “journalists” view their politics as right and just, so everyone who disagrees is a hater. We are witnessing this every day with COVID 19 and vaccination coverage. If you disagree with the group think, you are an evil pariah.  

In my time covering politics, I would have been aghast if someone accused me of favoritism and bias. I took great measures to ensure that my stories reflected the unbiased truth. During former president Obama’s last White House Correspondents Dinner, he described a free press as one that has the same goals as the White House, his administration, in particular. He said, “So I want to close my final White House Correspondents' Dinner by just saying thank you. I'm very proud of what you've done. It has been an honor and a privilege to work side by side with you to strengthen our democracy.” He is describing a propaganda machine, not a “fourth estate” news media that held the administration accountable to the truth and the law. What he described is not a free press.

A free nation depends on a free media. But when the media crosses the line and becomes a government mouthpiece or alters the facts to support a political position, this nation is no longer free. Jesus said in John 8:32, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” He said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes unto the Father but by me.” As Christian Americans, we know the truth. We should demand it of our media. How? Quit watching these news channels; don’t buy their papers; don’t believe anything they report.  Find news sources that report the truth, and make sure others are verifying their stories. Don’t be dupes by falling for stories that are not true just because you want to believe them. Practice discernment. Let’s demand media reform.

Monday, September 27, 2021

Prophetic Dream

 Prophetic Dream by Bill Wilson    

Over the years, I have had many prophetic dreams, but generally I keep them to myself or share them only with my wife. This dream, however, may speak to you. Friday night-Saturday morning, during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), I dreamt that I was with several people unknown to me. Christ sat in our midst and said that he wanted to warn us that there will be very troubling and deceptive times ahead, that these events would cause fear among many and test their faith, but to remember that he is with us. He said that we should not be distressed by these events, but to keep our faith, encourage others and be strengthened by the foreknowledge of what is to come that we are not alarmed, but prepared.

To me, it is significant that this dream occurred during Tabernacles, a celebration of God with us, the fall feast yet unfulfilled signifying the return of the Messiah to dwell with his people, is an indicator that Christ is our shelter. Psalm 46 is a powerful promise starting with verse 1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”  Verses 7 and 11 repeat: “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.”  In Isaiah 41:13, the Lord says, “For I the Lord your God will hold your right hand, saying unto you, Fear not; I will help you.” Be encouraged that in the times ahead, the Lord is your security.

Dreams, such as these not only need to be interpreted, but also discerned. My brother in Christ William Agbeti reminded me of the three questions to discern this dream: Does it represent the mind of God? Does it bring comfort? Does it offer a solution? When I awoke from the dream, I immediately was drawn to the Olivet Discourse where Christ told his disciples about what would happen in the end times. The depth of the dream followed Christ’s teaching. Indeed, it brought comfort to know that Christ is with us in these troubled times ahead. The dream offered a solution in that we are to keep our faith, encourage others, and be strengthened.

The interpretation is straightforward. It was a very plain and intentional message. The Lord does not want us to be ignorant of the time ahead, nor does he want us to be deceived, nor in fear. If we are forewarned, we have the opportunity to respond to events rather than reacting. The idea of keeping the faith in troubled times is a reminder to not fall prey to false doctrines or false hope, but to trust (have faith in the Lord). In our faith, we are to be strengthened and courageous ambassadors to the mystery of the gospel. We are to be an encouragement to others that their faith may not falter. Understand that America is not at the heart of God’s prophecy. Israel is. What happens there is a sign of things to come. Also be reminded that others around the world have it much worse than do we. In all, be encouraged as Christ is with you.

Psalm 23;1

 

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm 23:1

Thoughts on Today's Verse

 "The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked know only what is perverse." Proverbs 10:32

Thoughts on Today's Verse by Phil Ware
How many times have you said just the "wrong" thing?
For me, it is more often than I would like to recall.
Jesus words on this topic are indeed convicting to me: "Out of the abundance of the heart does the mouth speak."
In other words, poor words and bad timing in our speech are more issues of our heart than issues of social skills and decorum. Let's ask God to purify, mend, and re-focus our hearts on his will and passion.