Galatians 1:10 NET “Am I now trying to gain the approval of people, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ!’
What strong words by the apostle Paul a real man of God. Paul said the above words right after saying these:
Galatians 1:8-9 NET “But even if we (or an angel from heaven) should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be condemned to hell! 9 As we have said before, and now I say again, if any one is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, let him be condemned to hell!”
Paul could care less about making people happy when it came to protecting the church of God. This shows his faithfulness to the gospel and the seriousness of any false gospel message that is being spread. We’d do well to be like Paul. Who’s approval are we seeking, people’s or God’s?
I’ve noticed the fear of rejection is a most powerful tool that the evil one uses. But a child of God overcomes such fear. The servant of God learns love which casts out all fear:
1 John 4:18 KJV “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
The more we come to know God the more we love and fear Him. This is not a morbid fear but a wholesome healthy respect and reverence. Fearing God is the beginning of knowledge and wisdom. (Proverbs 1:7 9:10) And God teaches us not to worry about what others think of us. Pleasing God is our main goal.
1 Corinthians 4:3 “So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.”
This is why Paul could so effectively serve the Lord, he desired God’s approval more than anything else. Do we feel the same way? Or are we trying to be friends with God and friends with the world? News flash: it can’t be done:
James 4:4 KJV “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 KJV “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? [15] And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? [16] And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them ; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. [17] Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, [18] And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.”
Deuteronomy 30:16 MEV “What I am commanding you today is to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, so that you may live and multiply. Then the Lord your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess.”
Who doesn’t want to live and multiply? Who doesn’t want God to bless them? These are the benefits of obeying the Lord. Most want God’s blessings but don’t care to obey Him. It just doesn’t work that way. The Israelites were about to take possession of a very prosperous land. A land flowing with milk and honey. The best of the land God was giving them. God was going to drive out all of Israel’s enemies and give them their land as an inheritance. It all belongs to Him anyway. Israel’s enemies were terrifying. But God instructed His people not to fear them only fear Him. All the Israelites had to do is love, trust, and obey the Lord their God and He would give them the desires of their hearts.
Put yourself in Israel’s place; God will fight your battles, drive out all of your strong enemies before you, give you possessions and the desires of your heart, allowing you and your children to prosper. All you have to do is obey and love the Lord. Is that too much to do?
Does not everything we have come from God? Even our very lives? Don’t we owe Him our love and obedience just for that? Nothing we have originated with us. Yet people act like that’s the case. Did we create the air we breathe that sustains us? Did we make the sun that sustains all life on earth? How does the heart keep on beating then one day stops? Did we make that? Don’t you see that if God never did another good thing for us as long as we live we still owe Him? He gave us life! Is it really a tererible thing to want to know and love the one who’s responsible for your very existence? And as far as obeying God is concerned His commandments benefit us. He doesn’t stop being God if we decide to be fools. His instructions show us how to live life to the fullest even in a crooked generation. And we’re ultimately shown the way to eternal life:
John 14:6 KJV “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and THE LIFE: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 17:3 KJV “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
Don’t you see that loving God is only right and beneficial?
1 John 5:3-5 NLT “Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. [4] For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. [5] And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.”
Genesis 39:20-23 KJV “And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. [21] But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. [22] And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. [23] The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper.”
When God is with you he shows you merciful kindness just like he did for Joseph. Notice that Joseph was put into prison. If you read his story you will find he was framed. Joseph was innocent. But God was with Joseph in the prison. Everything Joseph touched prospered while he was confined. So much so that he was made the head of all the prisoners.
Why did God show Joseph such kindness? Because of His love for Joseph and for His glory. And it’s interesting to note that Joseph was kind himself. He was a man of integrity, a man of moral excellence. This man was in prison because he would not sleep with his bosses wife! She lied and said he sexually assaulted her. When going through trials it is good to keep one’s integrity like Joseph. God will be with us in our darkest hour:
Isaiah 43:2 NIV “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Wow!😊
Kindness or gentleness is a fruit of God’s spirit. It’s who He is. Do we recognize the many kindnesses God shows us even in the midst of our problems? And do we constantly thank Him for His generosity? Or are we too consumed by our troubles? Every servant of God goes through many temptations. If these are not viewed the right way one may think God is unkind. We may not notice the many blessings that God gives us right in the midst of our trials.
James 1:2-4 KJV “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [3] Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. [4] But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
God says to count all of our temptations as joy because of what they are doing for us. We gain patience through trials, which is a neccessary ingredient to walk with God. The end result is perfection or spiritual maturity, spiritual completeness. God won’t leave us all alone just as He did not leave Joseph alone in prison. He sees what’s happening. He will come to our rescue and show us His great kindness. All wemust do is trust Him and patiently endure trials. Let us thank God always for His great kindness. 😊
Psalm 149:3-4 KJV “Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. [4] For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”
There are many scriptures that tell us to praise God with music, songs, and dance. So it’s proper do so. But is this a requirement in a church service? In other words is our church service incomplete if there is no music, singing, or dancing. And should people be forced into doing these things?
GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHURCH WORSHIP
1 Corinthians 14:26-40 KJV “How is it then, BRETHREN? WHEN YE COME TOGETHER EVERY ONE OF YOU HATH A PSALM, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. [27] If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. [28] But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. [29] Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. [30] If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. [31] For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. [32] And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. [33] For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [34] Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. [35] And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. [36] What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? [37] If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. [38] But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. [39] Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. [40] Let all things be done decently and in order.”
You just read GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS for how HIS CHURCH SERVICE should be conducted. I ask you, is this how your church service operates? If not, your fellowship is not in the will of God. These are God’s instructions on how HIS CHURCH should be ran. Today we will focus on the music aspect: Psalms.
A psalm is a spiritual song always accompanied with one or more musical instruments. In fact the Bible book of Psalms is just that; many songs accompanied by music. The book of Psalms was penned by David and Asaph under inspiration of God’s Holy Spirit. Did you notice in God’s instructions for the church it says, “BRETHREN? WHEN YE COME TOGETHER EVERY ONE OF YOU HATH A PSALM?” That means everyone in the church can sing or play a song; his or her own spiritual song if they choose at the church gathering. As long as it edifies the church it is acceptable. But did it say that when the church comes together everyone MUST sing a psalm, and everyone else MUST join in? No. So it is wrong to force others to sing, play an instrument, clap their hands, etcetera. And did it say that a psalm MUST be sung at every church meeting? No. The instructions are, ‘one has a psalm, a doctrine (or teaching), a tongue, a revelation, or an interpretation of tongues.’ And that all these MUST be done for the edification of the church, in decency and order. Each believer present can do these things.
Notice also there are no instructions to designate a praise and worship leader, or a certain group of singers, musicians, etcetera. Again all can engage in psalms in the church if they choose. It is wrong to make fellow believers feel guilty if they don’t decide to sing spiritual songs, or play an instrument, stand up clap their hands and such at a church meeting. Just as it would be wrong to force someone speak in tongues, or share a doctrine (teaching), or a revelation. Because God never commanded this. But sadly this goes on.
MUSIC IS MY MINISTRY?
Many church services resemble music concerts way more than churches. I’ve even heard people say that their music is their ministry. That it’s their way to reach nonbelievers and the youth. As we’ve seen music is permitted in a church gathering. But should it be the focus, the way to reach people for the Lord? Think about it: how many people did Jesus sing into the kingdom? When did he instruct His disciples to sing Psalms to the lost? And how many lost souls did Jesus and His disciples just simply talk to? Aren’t we commanded to follow Jesus’ example? (1 Peter 2:21) The Bible says that psalms, hyms, and spiritual songs are for believers, not for unbelievers:
Colossians 3:16 KJV “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; TEACHING AND ADMONISHING ONE ANOTHER [believers] IN PSALMS AND HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Yes, we are told to share psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with, “One anther,” our fellow believers for teaching and encouragement. And we are encouraged to sing to ourselves in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs:
Ephesians 5:19 KJV “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”
If we use music the way God tells us to our church services won’t be mere entertainment. Instead our music (if there is any) will be used for the edifying of the church. If an unbeliever wants to listen to a spiritual song cool. But thinking that singing to the lost is the way to get them to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior is erroneous. It is nowhere in scripture. Let us obey all of God’s commands. Even when it comes to music at our church gatherings.
1 John 5:3 KJV “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
2 Samuel 12:13 NIV “Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die.”
After committing some horrible sins David woke up and repented. His sins ranged from adultery, to murder, deceit, and then some. But when David realized the trouble he was in he confessed his sins. Because of his heartfelt confession and repentance David was shown mercy. He is a model for us all when we know we have blown it.
1 John 1:7-10 NLT “But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and THE BLOOD OF JESUS, his Son, CLEANSES US FROM ALL SIN. [8] If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. [9] But IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS TO HIM, he is faithful and just to FORGIVE US OUR SINS and to cleanse us from all wickedness. [10] If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts.”
A key to being a true Christian isn’t we never sin. It’s are we honest enough to confess our sins like David did. Are our confessions penitent? Or are they braggadocios about unrighteousness? Are we trusting in Jesus’ blood to cleanse us from all sin? Or are we trusting in our own righteousness to cleanse and save us? To be frank you and I don’t have any righteousness. So how can we trust in it?
Romans 3:10 KJV “As it is written, THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, no, not one.”
2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV “God made him [Jesus] who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
BELIEVE IN GOD’S FORGIVENESS
Do we believe that God forgives us when we come to Him humbly asking for forgiveness? The Bible says God never turns away those who come to Him with a broken heart and contrite spirit. This is a pleasing sacrifice to Him:
Psalm 34:18 NLT “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalm 51:17 KJV “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
Isaiah 57:15 KJV “For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
Isaiah 66:1-2 KJV “Thus saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? [2] For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.”
Luke 8:17 KJV “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.”
Mark 4:22 NET “For nothing is hidden except to be revealed, and nothing concealed except to be brought to light.”
Matthew 10:26 KJV “Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.”
The words above are the words of Jesus Christ who is THE TRUTH, the way, and the life. (John 14:6) Jesus says that whenever people hide things they WILL ALWAYS come out into the open. That’s why everything is coming out now. Because God has decreed it.
God is light, and light exposes what’s in the dark. That’s why the deepest secrets will never stay hidden. This really upsets those in the occult. The word, “Occult,” doesn’t only mean mysterious witchcraft and magical practices. It also means, “Hidden;” to keep from view. But again, God is light, and light is way more powerful than darkness. Those who are in cahoots with the dark side (demons) whether through secret societies, covens, etcetera will never succeed at keeping their plans hidden. Somehow some way God makes what is secret known. The same person who said in the begining, “Let there be light,” and there was light, has decreed that whatever is done in the dark WILL ALWAYS COME OUT in the light.
Why Is Everything Coming Out?
2 Corinthians 2:11 KJV “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”
Matthew 10:26 KJV “Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.”
Let’s give God credit for His almighty power and the truthfulness of His word. He has a perfect track record by the way. But whether we give God credit or not it doesn’t change the fact that everything he says is true and succeeds:
Isaiah 55:11 KJV “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
Daniel 12:4 MEV “But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book until THE TIME OF THE END. Many shall run to and fro, and KNOWLEDGE SHALL INCREASE.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV “Rejoice evermore. [17] PRAY WITHOUT CEASING. [18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
We just read God’s will for us all. Let’s be honest, doing what the passage above says can be a challenge. With all the fear mongering in our worldly media it can be tough. We can forget to REJOICE ALWAYS, to PRAY WITHOUT CEASING, and to GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING.
Though Jesus tells us to be watchful we must be careful not to watch what the other side is doing so much that it depresses us. I have to admit I recently made that mistake. It’s so easy to get sucked into the alternative or mainstream news media. There’s always something wickedly weird going on. But we must fight to keep our joy always, make time to pray always, and remember to give thanks in everything. We must keep our eyes on Jesus more than this world’s latest freak show. Anything that hinders keeping our eyes on Christ must be eradicated; pulled up by the roots, and burned.
PRAY ALWAYS
Luke 21:36 KJV “Watch ye therefore, and PRAY ALWAYS, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”
After describing the many evils that would come to pass in the last days Jesus encouraged His disciples to PRAY ALWAYS that they may be counted worthy to escape all the terrible things that would come on the earth. Again, if we’re always watching the news even to see how Bible prophecy is being fulfilled, but we’re not always earnestly praying, that’s not good. We must spend more time in prayer.
Recently I prayed to God asking him why I was feeling so down. He revealed to me I was doing too much watching (YouTube videos etcetera) and not enough praying. What we take into our eyes and ears through TV, videos, etcetera really affects us. We must be careful that what we deem as good doesn’t become bad. Think about it, what would benefit us more, spending much time watching what the evil one and his team are doing? Or spending more time in prayer with God? If we choose the latter we will feel a whole lot better. Over-watching everything can be so depressing. Moderation is definitely encouraged here. Knowing everything in the news is not what will make us escape what is coming. But having a good relationship with God through prayer is our safety net.
Proverbs 18:10 KJV “The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
‘I AM ABOUT TO UPROOT’
Jeremiah 45:4-5 KJV “Thus shalt thou say unto him, The Lord saith thus; Behold, that which I have built will I break down, and that which I have planted I will pluck up, even this whole land. [5] And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the Lord: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.”
These words above were spoken under inspiration of the Holy Spirit by Jeremiah to his assistant Baruch. At a certain point in Jeremiah’s ministry Baruch wrote down in a scroll the words of God as he heard them from Jeremiah’s mouth. He also read these words in the presence of all the people. When the scroll was read to king Jehoiakim he burned it. He also ordered that Jeremiah and Baruch be arrested. But they could not be found because the Lord hid them. Why was the king so furious at the words in the scroll? Because they prophesied doom for his kingdom. God decreed that the whole land would be destroyed by king Nebuchadnezzar the king of of Babylon because of the Jews constant unfaithfulness to Him.
Do you see a parallel in our world today? The Bible says:
Psalm 9:17 KJV “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.”
The nation that forgets God will perish! It’s happened all throughout history. Kingdoms come and kingdoms go. No matter where you live on earth today it is apparent that we are living in a time similar to Jeremiah’s. There is wickedness and chaos everywhere! The whole world is falling apart. They’re trying to hold it all together by selling the masses a fake peace and security where we all come together as one. But as Jehu told Jezebel’s son king Joram:
2 Kings 9:22 NLT “How can there be peace as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother, Jezebel, are all around us?”
Our world is steeped in idolatry and witchcraft! (1 Samuel 15:23)
The Jezebel spirit permeates the world. There can be no real peace as long as this exist. It’s all a facade. Hence God is about to destroy all who hate Him and love this filthy world! Then there will be true peace and security. The only way to avoid God’s judgment is to individually repent. Some of us have. But the world has a way of still tugging at us. Hence, God’s question to Baruch in Jeremiah 45:5 can be posed to us:
Jeremiah 45:5 MEV “But are you seeking great things for yourself? Do not seek them. For I will bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord, but I will give your life to you as booty in all the places where you go.”
God is saying to us, “Wake up!” just as He told Baruch. Though he wrote down and even read all the words in the scroll to the people Baruch was distracted. The judgments of God depressed him so much that he couldn’t rest. Some of us feel the same way today. Jeremiah told Baruch:
Jeremiah 45:2-5 MEV “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, O Baruch: You said, “Alas, WOE IS ME! For THE LORD HAS ADDED GRIEF TO MY SORROW. I fainted in my sighing, and I FIND NO REST.” Thus you shall say to him, “Thus says the Lord: That which I have built I will break down, and that which I have planted I will pluck up, even this whole land. But are you seeking great things for yourself? Do not seek them. For I will bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord, but I will give your life to you as booty in all the places where you go.”
God got to the root of Baruch’s problem and encouraged him to repent. Baruch was seeking great things for himself. He did not want life as he knew it to come to an end. This is why it was so hard for him to accept what God was about to do to the nation. His whole world was falling apart. There was something great that Baruch was seeking. And now was not the time to be searching for it God said. God’s plan to bring destruction on the whole land must have looked to Baruch like his goal would never be attained. But God was lovingly telling him to, ‘Let it go, this is all about to be destroyed. But you will escape with your life!’ God did not want what happened to Lot’s wife to happen to Baruch.
Luke 17:32 NIV “Remember Lot’s wife!”
Do we hear God lovingly telling us to, “Let it go,” because He’s about to bring destruction on the whole land? Has God added grief to our sorrow?’ Just when we’re about to accomplish this or that, does it look like it’s all about to come to an end?
BE ENCOURAGED
What God has decreed must take place. God would not be a righteous God and a God of justice if He did not bring this wicked world to an end. And like king Jehoiakim the rulers and peoples of this world system have burned God’s words. They want nothing to do with God. They have outlawed God’s words in one country after another. Last I checked the Bible and Christianity was banned in over 52 countries. And right now in the United States in the state of California they are trying to get a law passed that would ban the Bible as hate speech. Oh yeah, imagine what happens next. Idolatry and witchcraft is EVERYWHERE! Just as it was in Jeremiah’s day. Do you think that America and all the other nations will be immune from God’s punishment?
Let’s accept the counsel that God gave to Baruch: “STOP SEEKING GREAT THINGS FOR YOURSELF! SEEK THEM NOT!” You don’t have to go down with this world. God promised Baruch (and he promises us too) that he would escape with his life as a reward. But that did not mean he would be immune from all hardship while his nation was being destroyed. Think about it.
Proverbs 14:32 KJV “The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.”
Instead of seeking great things for ourselves in this world let’s follow the counsel below:
Matthew 6:33 KJV “But SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
1 John 2:15-17 KJV “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. [17] And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”
Also remember:
Luke 21:36 KJV “Watch ye therefore, and PRAY ALWAYS, that YE MAY BE ACCOUNTED WORTHY TO ESCAPE all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”
Fall out of love with this world. It’s going down!
Revelation 17:8 KJV “THE BEAST that thou sawest WAS, and is not; and SHALL ASCEND OUT OF THE BOTTOMLESS PIT, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they BEHOLD THE BEAST THAT WAS, and is not, AND YET IS.”
In the Bible book of Daniel the angel of the Lord explains to Daniel that beasts are kingdoms or governments. (Daniel 7:23) In the passage above the angel of the Lord explains to John that a particular beast or government system will return that was once here before (“the beast that was”). This would take place in the time of the end. The time we’re living in right now.
YOU DON’T HEAR MUCH ABOUT …
Why do we not hear much about mankind’s history before the flood of Noah’s day? One reason is that would be admitting there was actually a flood. And that would make some believe that the Bible is right, which is counter productive to those who control the world. But have you ever asked yourself what kind of government or kingdom ruled the world back then? The Bible has the answer:
Genesis 6:1-5 KJV “And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, [2] That the sons of God [spirit beings] saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. [3] And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. [4] There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. [5] And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
No wonder they hide all the giant’s skeletons and bones they find all over the earth. Some of these skeletal remains are taller than trees. Some group doesn’t want us to know about the time period when giant Nephilim hybrids roamed the earth and ruled it mercilessly. This ancient world order is referred to by some as The Golden Age, or the antediluvian period, when the angels, “the sons of God,” rebelled and left heaven in order to mingle (have sex) with women on earth, creating their own crossbred offspring. These were the bully tyrants, the mighty men of renown (celebrities), the rulers of old. Merriam Webster’s definition of, “Golden Age,” is: “a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement.” Oh there were many achievements that took place but it was everything but peaceful and happy. As God said, “And God saw that THE WICKEDNESS OF MAN WAS GREAT in the earth, and that EVERY IMAGINATION of the THOUGHTS OF HIS HEART WAS ONLY EVIL CONTINUALLY.” (Genesis 6:5 KJV) Do you see any similarities with that world and ours today?
Imagine living in a world ruled by fallen angels and their hybrid offspring. Imagine being a hybrid: part angel, part human? The advantages you would have over the average human being would be staggering! You could systematically wipe out all normal human beings! Hmmmmmmm, is that going on today? 🤔
According to the Bible manipulation of human DNA is nothing new. It happened thousands of years ago in Noah’s day. Now it’s back again in everything from cloning to creating designer babies. Hmmmmmmm,🤔 could this also be what Jesus was talking about when He said:
Matthew 24:37-39 NIV “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. [38] For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; [39] and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.”
PYRAMIDS DEBUNKED
It’s been proven that the pyramids were not built by the Egyptians, and they were not tombs of the Pharaohs. Need proof? Just do a little research on the subject. Did you know that these megaliths have been discovered all over the world, not just in Egypt. It’s been reported by achaeologist and others that THOUSANDS, yes THOUSANDS of pyramids have been found worldwide; from Asia, to Europe, to Africa, the Americas, etcetera. Who knows how many more there are? What else is of interest is they are eerily constructed in a similar way. Most are perplexed as to how they were built. The greatest architects and engineers can’t figure this out. What else is strange is they all have evidence of being fully submerged under water. Hmmmmmmm,🤔 this proves they were all built and existed around the same time period; the period before the flood of Noah’s day, the period fallen angels and their hybrid offspring controlled the whole earth. How else could thousands of pyramids worldwide experience total water submersion? And the fact that there are so many of them in so many places (WORLDWIDE) proves these pyramids were all part of a world governing system of sorts. There is definitely a universal connection here.
As you look deeper into how the pyramids were built and the materials that were used to make them you will find they were perfect for conducting wireless electricity. That’s right, wireless energy such as we have today! The pyramids were far from tombs of dead Pharaohs. Do your research.😀
THERE’S NOTHING NEW
The new world order or the one world government system ruled by rebellious angels and their hybrid children (some call them aliens) is nothing new. It was here before in Noah’s day:
Ecclesiastes 1:9 NIV “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.”
Ecclesiastes 3:15 KJV “That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.”
If you think all of this is too far-fetched or it sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie remember this; the Bible was written way before Hollywood existed. Also, remember these next texts that were written thousands of years ago that said something similar would happen in the time of the end just as in Noah’s day:
Revelation 12:9 KJV “And the great DRAGON WAS CAST OUT, that old serpent, CALLED THE DEVIL, and SATAN, which DECEIVETH THE WHOLE WORLD: he WAS CAST OUT INTO THE EARTH, and HIS ANGELS WERE CAST OUT WITH HIM.”😱
It was prophesied that Satan and his angels would be kicked out of heaven and thrown to earth one day. And concerning the last government system to rule the world before the end of time the Bible says:
Daniel 2:43 KJV “And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, THEY SHALL MINGLE THEMSELVES WITH THE SEED [or offspring] OF MEN.”😱
Wasn’t that done in Noah’s day? Truly there is nothing new under the sun.
Mark 10:44-45 KJV “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. [45] For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
God’s kingdom is totally different from the kingdom of darkness that rules the kingdoms of this world. In this world the weaker serve the stronger. But in God’s kingdom the stronger serve the weaker. The Bible says God made mankind lower than angels. (Psalm 8:4-5) Yet angels serve us:
Hebrews 1:14 AMP “Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? [Of course they are!]”
See how God guides and protects us with His angels?
In marriage God says the woman is the weaker vessel. Yet the husband is to honor and serve his wife, so that his prayers will not be hidered:
1 Peter 3:7 KJV “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”
Ephesians 5:25-33 KJV “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; [26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, [27] That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. [28] So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. [29] For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: [30] For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. [31] For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. [32] This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. [33] Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
Wow! Look at how things go in God’s kingdom. The husband is to be a respectful, loving, self-sacrificing servant to his wife. Just like Christ is to His church. Husbands are to love their wives as they love themselves. Christ gave His life for the church. A husband must be armed with the same attitude regarding his wife. Christ washes and sanctifies the church with the word of God. A husband must do the same for his wife. Christ is patient with the church. Husbands must be with their wives. Christ cares for all of the churches physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. HUSBANDS MUST DO THE SAME for their wives. The husband is head of his wife just as Christ is head of the church. (Ephesians 5:23) But in God’s kingdom being the head means being the biggest servant.😁 It does not mean you’re the boss. That’s how Satan’s kingdom operates. Husbands, treat your wives the way God says or your prayers will be hindered (you will lose fellowship with God). If need be repent. Earnestly ask God to help you serve your wife the same way Christ serves the church.
Elders also are servants of the church. But in Satan’s kingdom (that is in phony churches) the church serves the Pastor. Not so in God’s kingdom:
1 Peter 5:2-4 MEV “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, take care of them, not by constraint, but willingly, not for dishonest gain, but eagerly. Do not Lord over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of glory that will not fade away.”
Matthew 20:25-26 BSB “But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”
There it is again. Those in positions of authority in God’s kingdom serve in His church and elsewhere. They are examples to others. Pastors, Apostles, Teachers, Evangelist, and Prophets care for God’s church. They serve willingly. Not under compulsion. Not for money. They are not Lords and demigods over others. That’s how Satan’s kingdom operates.
THE GREATEST EXAMPLE
Who has more authority than God? No one. Yet God is the greatest servant of all! He serves all of mankind! Even His enemies. Everything exists and keeps on working because of Him. The sun continues to shine, the rains continue to come, the seasons change, night and day appear, life, breath, and air, etcetera, are all because of God. God has given mankind everything he needs not only to survive but also for his enjoyment. But greedy men, those who Lord over others, hoard and squander God’s gifts to us all. And although these men seem to be doing all they can to destroy the earth it still keeps on working. God is such a great servant he serves even these scoundrels too:
Matthew 5:43-48 NLT “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. [44] But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! [45] In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. [46] If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. [47] If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. [48] But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
Isn’t God awesome?😁 No one on will have an excuse on judgment day. God is righteous. How can you argue with someone in court who continued to show you love and do good towards you even though you hated Him all of your life? God is indeed the righteous judge and the greatest servant of all!!!
In conclusion as I ponder how God’s kingdom works (the stronger serving the weaker) I think about Satan who was once called Lucifer in heaven. He lost everything. He lost his mind, his reputation, his home, his high position with God, eternity, he lost it all. The Bible says he was a Cherub. Cherubs are the highest ranking angels in heaven. As such Lucifer would have had to be a bigger servant. But somewhere along the lines this was no longer a good idea to him, and he sinned. Instead of serving he wanted to be served. He even thought he could become as high as God. He exalted himself. This caused him to fall. And many other angels followed him to their doom as well. This is why the world operates in the same spirit of self-exaltation. (Revelation 12:9) The god of this world is Satan formerly know as the fallen angel Lucifer.
Those of us who are children of light let us follow our great example:
Philippians 2:2-11 KJV “Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. [3] Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. [4] Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. [5] Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: [6] Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: [7] But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. [9] Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: [10] That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; [11] And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Matthew 23:12 NIV “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Matthew 5:10-12 NIV “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. [12] Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
How often do we hear people today say, “I’m blessed?” Are they being persecuted (pursued) for righteousness sake? Are they being insulted for the name of Jesus? Do people say all kinds of evil against them for believing in Christ? Jesus said this is what being blessed means. Wouldn’t Jesus know more about blessings than us? There are many reasons why people feel, “blessed.” We will discuss a few.
“I’M BLESSED I WOKE UP THIS MORNING”
Ask enough people, “How are you doing?” and it won’t be long before you hear, “I’m blessed, I woke up this morning.” I would have to agree that waking up in the morning can be a blessing, but is that what it means to BE BLESSED? It can’t be because a lot of cursed people woke up this morning too. Here’s proof:
Jeremiah 17:5 NIV “This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.”
Proverbs 17:13 GW “Whoever pays back evil for good–evil will never leave his home.”
Proverbs 24:24-25 KJV “He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: [25] But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.”
Isaiah 5:20-24 KJV “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [21] Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! [22] Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: [23] Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! [24] Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.”
Many of these people woke up this morning too. And they are all cursed! They’re not blessed. People who, “cast away,” (do away with) the law of the Lord (God’s word) are cursed.” People who call evil good and good evil are cursed. People who justify wicked people for unjust profits are cursed. People who trust in man for strength are cursed. People who return evil for good are cursed. People who call wicked people righteous are cursed. People who are wise in their own eyes are cursed. People who are drunkards are cursed, etcetera. Many of these people woke up this morning too. So just waking up in the morning is not the definition of what it means to blessed.
The Devil loves religious cliches like, “I’m blessed, I woke up this morning,” because these kinds of sayings blind people from the truth. You are only blessed if you are a true follower of Jesus Christ, which will bring persecution for His name. Waking up in the morning doesn’t give you automatic, “Blessed,” status with God. In fact if you are truly serving Jesus Christ your most blessed day will be when you don’t wake up anymore. Because then you will be with Him in heaven forever!😂
Philippians 1:21 NLT “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.”
Ecclesiastes 7:1 NLT “A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. And the day you die is better than the day you are born.”
John 11:25 KJV “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
“I GOT MONEY, I’M BLESSED”
Athough waking up in the morning and having money can be blessings these are not the definitions of what it means to BE BLESSED. Need proof on this regarding money? Read below:
James 5:1-6 NIV “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. [2] Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. [3] Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. [4] Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. [5] You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. [6] You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you.”
WOW! Most people believe once they become rich they’ve got it made. But God says, “Woe,” to many rich people because they are cursed. They practice injustice and are greedy.
James 1:9-12 KJV “Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [10] But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. [11] For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. [12] Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
Righteous folks endure trials and will be crowned with life. The wicked who have money buy their way out of trouble (so they think) and are crowned with the second death (Revelation 21:8). WOW! According to God’s word the poor man is blessed not the rich man. God says the rich man will fade away and all of his ways. That includes all of his achievements. So being rich or having money doesn’t give you automatic, “Blessed,” status either. It’s a lie from the Devil.
1 Timothy 6:8-10 KJV “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. [9] But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. [10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
So many desiring to be rich have destroyed themselves God says. Because they have made money their God and are under a curse.
“I’M BEAUTIFUL, SO I’M BLESSED”
Hah hah hah I just had to talk about this one. How many Esther’s do we have out there? Women who’s beauty put them in influential positions in life, then their inner beauty shines even more, and they are used by God to save a nation of people from genocide? Hmmmmmm.🤔 If you’re not familiar with the story of Esther I encourage you to read about Queen Esther in the Bible Book Of Esther. There you will find what a beautiful, blessed woman looks like.
Today we have many pretty people who are Jezebels. That goes for males and females. We have narcissists who use their looks to gain control of and destroy others. I once had a manager (a female) who was desperately trying to gain control over me. She wasn’t drop dead gorgeous but she had some beauty. I was her #1 sales rep out of 350 employees but that wasn’t enough. She wanted more. She wanted my soul. She would sit in provocative poses at work and call my name with this sexual look on her face. I would ignore her and keep working. One day she called me in her office and said, “I know you can look at me and tell that I’m blessed!” WOW! What arrogance. Poor woman. Long story short I never gave in to her advances but instead rebuked her for pretending to be a Christian. I wound up losing that job and she saw to it that I did not receive my last pay check.
Here’s proof that being pretty or beautiful doesn’t mean you are blessed:
Proverbs 31:30 ISV “Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.”
The woman that fears the Lord is beautiful. She has a beauty that will never fade away.
1 Peter 3:3-4 KJV ‘Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; [4] But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”
It’s not how a woman looks or what she wears that makes her beautiful to God. It’s her inner self that can’t be corrupted; her meek and quiet spirit. Women like this are of GREAT PRICE TO GOD! So, for someone to say about themselves or about someone else they are blessed just because they are beautiful (outwardly) is a lie.
Let’s be truly blessed by seeking what God tells us being blessed means.
Psalm 1:1-2 KJV “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [2] But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
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