Mark 12:33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and … Continue reading →
“Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy law. Thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity until the pit be dug for the wicked. The Lord will not cast off … Continue reading →
PRE-AMBLE by Robert Our current position in all of the chaos, fear, and paranoia should be a demonstration of God’s power, promises, protection and presence in our lives. I am releasing articles and videos specifically geared for those in the … Continue reading →
John 13:34-35 KJV A new commandment I give unto you That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. [35] By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye … Continue reading →
September and October have been productive, even though our public activities have been limited. The NETWORK has been busy in the background organizing for future success in changing lives. The previous work produced abundant fruit for those involved, but not … Continue reading →
John 13:34-35 KJV A new commandment I give unto you That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. [35] By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye … Continue reading →
PRE-AMBLE by Robert Our current position in all of the chaos, fear, and paranoia should be a demonstration of God’s power, promises, protection and presence in our lives. I am releasing articles and videos specifically geared for those in the … Continue reading →
How great a degree a good man will be merciful; not only a compassion for the human nature under its greatest canker, but he regards even the life of his animals. Continue reading →
And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul, … Continue reading →
And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul, … Continue reading →
For we hear that there are some among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 2 Thessalonians 3:11 PRE-AMBLE by Robert Last night I was challenged by an individual about having put my writings out there for the … Continue reading →
“Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. (Romans 6:16- 18) “Our Lord laid not his life down for his doctrine, but for his sheep.” Matthew Henry (1662 -1774) commentary John 10.
PRE-AMBLE by Robert
As my journey leads me along the narrow path through this life as a pilgrim, a sense of peace has come over me, recognizing I’m not alone. My stride is sure, demonstrating confidence, but not an arrogant strut. It shows determination, supported by knowledge, wisdom, and discernment received from the Holy Spirit to arrive at the destination of Eternal Life and Peace.
There is a constant prayer for guidance and protection, never taking anything for granted, realizing this journey is through a war zone. The following link is for background support.
My question, will I be an essential companion as I journey? Pondering, am I worthy of travelling with this companion? Understanding, only a few will recognize, who my companion is, and why, He continues being at my side, even though I am a constant challenge to Him. What comes to mind is a quote from my article “GET BEHIND ME SATAN” published June 14, 2018. Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) commentary reveals “What many don’t realize the disciples committed many mistakes and were guilty of weaknesses, they were defective in their duty. They were very dull and forgetful. And often blundered. Yet their master passes all by and forgets it, he does not upbraid them with their infirmities. But gives them this memorable testimonial, “You are they who have continued with me.” Thus does he praise at parting, to show how willing he is to make the best of those whose hearts he knows to be upright with him.”
Now understanding the peacefulness in my life, even though, I’m surrounded by turmoil, unrest, and despair among those I’m reaching out too. What is being unveiled, by Yeshua, as my companion, is how to be as He is, “an unseen companion.” Who has lit the way to freedom, then align’s himself behind the scenes as a spiritual mentor and ongoing guide through the Holy Spirit as a messenger to those journeying through life on the narrow path. “Thus does he praise at parting, to show how willing he is to make the best of those whose hearts he knows to be upright with him.”
This article will introduce and reveal as a sower of God’s word, love, and compassion we the “Modern Day Disciples” can be an ongoing “shepherd” as [is] Yeshua our unseen “companion” always there always ready.
OPENING PRAYER by Robert
Father in heaven hear my prayers as I lay your servants before your throne. I ask you, Lord, as an unseen companion, to raise your children up when they might stumble and fall. To Be there as our Father when times are filled with turmoil, but more than anything Lord show your children the depth of your love and compassion as you journey with them. In little ways, Father let them, sense or feel your presence, as they go forward in your name searching for that one lost soul. So they might be filled with the confidence they are covered and blessed. Bring them before your throne Lord that they might see your reflection and recognize what a silent companion is to them a shepherd tending his flock. We pray in your name Yeshua Amen and Amen.
OPENING STATEMENT by Robert.
The Holy Spirit brought me to John 10, to understand and discern, what my silent companion was offering. And if I chose to follow in His footsteps, what would be expected of me, to offer as a silent companion.
In John10 Matthew Henry (1662 -1774) explains how Yeshua revealed His walk for those who desire to follow in His footsteps. “Our Lord laid not his life down for his doctrine, but for his sheep.” He described the gracious disposition and happy state of his sheep; they heard and believed his word, followed him as his faithful disciples, and none of them should perish; for the Son and the Father were one. Thus he was able to defend his sheep against all their enemies, which proves that he claimed Divine power and perfection equally with the Father. No weapon formed against our Lord Yeshua (Jesus), shall prosper. He escaped, not because he was afraid to suffer, but because his hour has not come. And He who knew how to deliver himself knows how to deliver the godly out of their temptations, and to make a way for them to escape.
Here is a parable or similitude, from the customs of the East, in the management of sheep. Men, as creatures depending on their Creator, are called the sheep of his pasture. The Assembly of God in the world is as a sheep-fold, exposed to deceivers and persecutors. The great Shepherd of the sheep knows all that is his, guards them by his providence, guides them by his Spirit and word, and goes before them, as the Eastern shepherds went before their sheep. To set them in the way of his steps. Shepherds must serve the sheep in their spiritual concerns. The Spirit of Christ will set before them an open door. The sheep of Yeshua will observe their Shepherd, and be cautious and shy of strangers, who would draw them from faith in him to fancies about him. I provide this link for the additional understanding of the dangers: https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2018/06/14/get-behind-me-satan/
Many who hear the word of Christ, do not understand it, because they will not. But we shall find one scripture expounding another, and the blessed Spirit making known the blessed Yeshua. Yeshua is the Door. And what greater security has the Assembly of God than that Yeshua is between it and all its enemies? He is a door open for passage and communication.
Here are plain directions how to come into the fold; we must come in by Yeshua. By faith in him as the great Mediator between God and man. Also, we have precious promises to those that observe this direction. Yeshua has all that care of his Assembly, and every believer, which a good shepherd has of his flock; and he expects the Assembly, and every believer, to wait on him, and to keep in his pasture.
Adam Clarke (1760 -1832) through his comments on John10:9 explains what our duty as a silent companion will look like as a shepherd. “Go in and out- This phrase, in the style of the Hebrews, points out all the actions of a man’s life, and the liberty he has of acting, or not acting. A good shepherd conducts his flock to the fields where good pasturage is to be found, watches over them while there, and brings them back again and secures them in the fold. So he, that is taught and called of God, feeds the flock with those truths of his word of grace which nourish them unto eternal life. And God blesses together both the shepherd and the sheep, so that going out and coming in they find pasture. Every occurrence is made useful to them, and all things work together for their good.
The modern-day hirelings posing as pastors ought to remember that whoever boasts of being the way of salvation, and the gate of heaven, shows himself to be a thief and an impostor.
And though few have arrived at this degree of folly, yet there are many who rely too much upon their own talents, eloquence, and labours, as if the salvation of the sheep depend necessarily thereon. In which respect they are always robbers since they rob the grace of Yeshua of the glory of saving the sheep.
God often puts such hirelings to shame, by not opening the hearts of the people to receive their word. While he blesses those who are humble, in causing them to be heard with attention and accompanying their preaching with an unction which converts and saves souls. Let every man know that in this respect his sufficiency and success are of the Lord.
CLOSING PRAYER by Robert
Heavenly Father in all humbleness we bow before your throne filled with overwhelming gratitude for your patient teaching. Thank you, Lord, for raising us to a new level of discernment, love, and compassion. Thank you, Father, for revealing our value and worth to those who have been rescued into your flock and thank you for placing your guiding hand on us to nurture them forward as a shepherd having the spirit of your Son Yeshua for us to guide and nourish those in the flock as silent companions. We pray this in the name of Yeshua. Amen and Amen.
CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert
Praise God for having some months ago heard His call to return to His law. To sit down and do an assessment of our walk and relationship with Yeshua. Here we are now learning how to be as Yeshua, is with us, a silent companion.
Remember these articles are messages given unto a humble servant as a Watchmen sounding the Trumpet of impending danger ahead. May our Father abundantly fill your plates. God’s blessings Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hands. Psalm 149:6
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Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. [14] But the natural man receiveth, not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1Corinthians 3:13, 14.
PRE-AMBLE by Robert
Over the years, I’ve read a number of success articles which are encouraging, inspiring and informative embellishments from those who have achieved their worldly dream and as a result are rewarded monetarily and what they believe emotionally.
Giving advice when you’re successful in life’s endeavors is one of the skills I associate with discernment and encourage it to become a common practice within your life’s journey of giving back or sharing your motivations and inspirations, in the hope many or some will hear your message. Gain courage to move forward in their life’s journey within their careers outside of the group referenced too in an earlier article “Being Unique” published June 4, 2019.
I see it as a skill each individual can use to identify and overcome their fears of the unknown or untried. I see it as a way of encouragement to those hesitating stepping out of the group. I identify it as a source of replenishment; it takes the sting out of the risk of your decision to function as a Unique individual outside of the group. It aids in overcoming your fear of leaving a perceived secure position for the truly unknown and perceived position of standing alone in the unfamiliar beginning of your adjusted life’s journey.
OPENING PRAYER by Robert
Heavenly Father humbly we approach your throne with this petition Father, fill us with your knowledge, wisdom, patience, and Love. That we may in spirit have the courage to spread your truth and witness about Yeshua’s precious sacrifice as your Son’s Disciples. Bring us to a place where we may serve as your Disciples and shining Beacons of light, “Fisher’s of Men” capture the hearts and minds of those we gather that we may teach them to come before you. Cover us with your protective wings, strength, discernment, and bring your words unto us that we may minister through your Love for all mankind. Fill us with the spirit of “Goodwill unto all men.” In the name of Yeshua, we pray Amen and, Amen
OPENING STATEMENT by Robert
I have stated my years have taught me lessons which I am more than willing to share in any way that will assist anyone who has a dream, no matter what that dream may be. The one piece of advice I can share here is don’t hesitate, trust your intuition and underlying gut feelings, move forward don’t let fear deter you; easier said then done if you don’t have the proper information. However, if you have been honest in your self-analysis, you should have discovered another skill of discernment, called “FAITH,” which will prove itself as one of the most powerful tools you will continuously use in your adjusted life’s journey outside of the group. Simply put, having “FAITH” in the understanding and information you recognize as the basis to your final decision as truth.
Perhaps I was different than most young people growing up, I envisioned my worldly father as being fearless, untouched by those things many around him did fear. I saw him having a simple solution to his fears, always facing them and moving forward. My father taught me that everyone experiences fear of some kind, even the most successful, he showed, “they have learned how to use discernment as a skill.” He stated not to let fear put me into a box, or let it entrap me, he identified it as a lack of understanding my real inner strengths. He related, defeating fear you need to gather information about what it is your doing to yourself. And use it to learn, what it is your allowing to block your faith in the discernment of your inner strengths and their use. He stated this is when you need to be completely honest with yourself, you can’t use compromise or justifications. If you’re completely honest, you will overcome fear and allow yourself to make the proper decisions in moving forward confidently and resolutely [having fortitude, inner strength, resolve, determination, and finally tenacity]. So you understand, my earthly father served in WWII as a Regimental Sargent Major. He enlisted as a very young individual and moved up through the ranks. Not to be prejudicial, he was a very Unique individual I knew as a man first, and a loving Father second, who I saw as the first Unique individual outside of the group. He stood on his strengths gained through life’s hard lessons. My worldly father was not a highly educated man, he was a life-educated man.
I consider myself very fortunate having his tutoring and insights into our life’s journey, which, as a man was willing to share those insights as a loving father. After figuring how to use a computer I am now sharing what I consider are insights of my life’s journey which fostered my successes on a small scale in comparison to what others have accomplished, but none the less are successes outside of the group.
For those who are thinking this is just an article, I say to you, “I see it as a haven for those who are too busy.” “A haven allowing individuals desiring to be unique and separate from the group to accomplish their spiritual goals & achieve their spiritual dreams” but more than anything find themselves in an opportunity to capture time and to care for the most important thing “THEIR SPIRITUALITY” and Eternal life.
Without Spiritual well-being, none of what you might accomplish in the world, at any age, is of any value. The second thing next to your spirituality, is your wife and children, or your real friends, as their involvement in your life comes with a dear price tag which has been paid in full. Without spirituality, it all means absolutely nothing, if you don’t have the ability to share in a relationship, especially with your family.
I realized early in life, every five minutes I invested in my relationships was worth a 1000 fold return in my future with them. Just think a 1000 fold of returns in the future what a bonus.
I was at the bottom of the corporate ladder working in a box and looking up at all of those who have succeeded and unwittingly and unknowingly desired what they had achieved. Not realizing the price which had to be paid, to be where they are today. I didn’t see the spiritual sacrifices made or called upon each individual, to achieve what they had. I could only see they had achieved and blindly I desired the same. Like many, I dreamed about it and desired it. I had the enemies henchmen telling me I needed to know my position in this world and to accept it and move forward in it doing the best I could and being satisfied.
Those words were like a jail sentence being pronounced over me, stating I was forever going to be in a box and should just be satisfied with that. Well, as you can see, I was not, and in my articles have shown how I climbed out of that box to walk as a unique individual outside of the group towards eternal life and peace.
I could repeat all the things stated in the articles, I won’t, what I am going to say is the following to those looking up at the successful ones. “Don’t,” “Stop,” keep your eyes fixed on your “Eternal Spirituality.” However remember this fact, “Goals are only met by building up to them one step at a time, failures occur when you try to attain your goal all at once.
“The desire to achieve your spiritual goal all at once exposes your weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and inability to manage a spiritual life at a different level and pace, even if you believe you’re ready. Attaining your spiritual Goal must follow a plan (Leading of the Holy Spirit’s teachings and guidance) of achievements over a period of time. Which you use as rungs in Yeshua’s ladder as you climb towards your final destination. Failure becomes a personal (Spiritual) measuring stick showing first our strengths and then weaknesses. It explains what we are really willing to accomplish in order to achieve. It exposes even for a brief moment the amount of control fear has on us when we’re face to face with it.
These are the three tools I used to gain freedom and build towards achieving my Spiritual Goal:
1). Recognize that your main goal will only be reached if you use minor achievements to attain your main goal. You plan to build up to your goal by recognizing what you need to achieve in order to move forward. Each successful achievement, no matter how small or big draws you closer to your goal as well as encouraging you to succeed. It is called working out your Salvation.
2). Reality (dealing not coping) will teach you about failure and what it holds for you to learn about attaining your achievements by taking complete responsibility for those failings. You would be shown, failure becomes the foundation of information you stand on, in order to learn through those failures, how to achieve. Failure teaches you to gather further information through your mistakes, in order to fully understand how to complete the daily tasks required to achieve the tasks at hand, failure will show you what it takes personally (Spiritually) and whether you’re prepared to commit to that level of spiritual sacrifice to achieve. Again working out your Salvation.
The Holy Spirit showed reality provides usable knowledge about our spirituality, in order to gather further information required to make the corrections allowing us to move forward, confidently, towards our achievements. Which, in turn, will bring us closer to our ultimate “Spiritual Goal.” The Holy Spirits final thoughts here taught me reality shows the real timeline we require to accomplish and achieve, it sets the pace we’re going to use or should use.
3). Now that we know the pace required, we should set out to gather information about what future responsibilities & commitments will be needed as Discernment, Understanding, and Wisdom. To maintain this level of achievement and use of the power that goes along with it. The first two steps I described, I see as a form of apprenticeship, allowing us the ability to accept the discernment, knowledge, and understanding, being exposed, in order to confidently receive them and apply them as part of our new Spirituality as we walk within business and life.
This part of the article details how I perceive service and how I desire to be treated when I am a client and have incorporated that desire as the foundation of my walk. It offers those who would partake in the service, an opportunity for completion, an opportunity to be more attentive to their spouse or soul mate, and especially too their children on a more personal level. Yes, these ideas offer simple solutions, but solutions with a personal touch and a desire to provide service above & beyond, which is my ultimate “Spiritual Goal.” It is more than a passion for achieving a Goal; it becomes a satisfying lifestyle. Serving to bring others to start achieving their “Spiritual Goal” of Eternal life and peace.
I’ll finish this article here as again I believe there is a great amount to absorb understand and incorporate in your adjusted life’s journey.
Remember, these messages are given by a humble servant obedient unto our Lord Yeshua as a Watchman. This I pray for all. ”Our Heavenly Father brings us to the river which bringeth forth fruit so we may partake of its sustenance and be filled spiritually with nurturing wisdom, and humble dedication in service to Yeshua. “Blessings to All.” As you go forward in peace, knowledge, and strength
For, God is not the author of confusion. but of peace, as in all assemblies of the saints. (1Corinthians 14:33) Let all things be done decently and in order. (1Corinthians 14:40) PRE-AMBLE by Robert There has been an increase in suicides over the past three years, I strongly believe this phenomenon could possibly be connected to the teaching of Coping Techniques rather than offering resolutions by teaching the ability to Deal with life’s challenges both physically and spiritually. Please note: the following information should, by those who are Secular, be
interpreted on a personal level and those who are believers, Spiritually discerned through the Holy Spirit. I hope and pray there will be those who will recognize this article as a method of personal discovery and freedom which will create a desire to make changes beneficially and personally as well as Spiritually. OPENING PRAYER by Robert
Heavenly Father, as humble children eager to learn we bow before your throne, pledging our spirit to you, Father, as a servant. We call on you Lord to fill us with discernment, so we may use the courage and integrity you have brought as the rock we stand on receiving the truth. We plead for strength to continue facing the truth about ourselves as we face our faults and shortcomings. Bring a wave of peace to our soul that we may go forward through all the turmoil facing our walk. Lift us up, Father, to see your glorious light shining through the darkness surrounding our world and lives. Lift the darkness from around us so we will know your presence at all times. Give us a dedicated spirit to recognize and help those who have fallen into the deception of emptiness and depression. Brighten our light so it might shine through all darkness sharpen our wisdom that we may cut all the cords emprisoning your fallen children in depression and the fear of loneliness. Bring to us the spirit of kinsmanship that we might lay down our lives for those lost and deceived. This we pray in Yeshua’s name Amen and Amen. OPENING STATEMENT by Robert We are at a junction, which is asking to determine how we are running our lives,
careers, and business. What important significance is it to know whether we are Coping or Dealing with Lifes twists and turns. I am asking the following; is there a difference between Coping and Dealing? “I say Certainly there is.” But Why do the learned and highly developed secularists believe that coping and dealing can be or are one and the same?
When you analyze the word Coping, you quickly find it is a learned method of passive submission. Allowing those using this technique to subjectively justify events or occurrences affecting their lives and surroundings. Giving them a reason to accept into their being and ultimately their lives, a method to function unchallenged no matter what the outcome may hold for them personally and spiritually. Even to the point of creating a battle in their minds as their lifestyle as acceptable & unacceptable. This leads to the individual actually questioning the very foundation used to support their moral stance and beliefs. What ultimately becomes the standard for Coping is not taking responsibility for any action good or bad. Because I can rationalize anything and everything in or around my being. In comparison when you analyze Dealing you quickly realize this is not a form of passivity nor acceptance of rationalizations. It becomes immediately apparent that to Deal with a situation, you must first obtain sound and accurate information some of which may not be pleasant, however, it must be accepted. To Deal means to face the circumstance or situation with all the information provided and take that part which it reveals as your involvement, in other words, what you really are responsible for or have caused to occur. Dealing means to come to a complete and final conclusion where you are done and move forward in stature. Dealing with a situation eliminates excuses and brings personal responsibility to the forefront. Dealing charges us with accountability and becomes the foundation for truth which then anchors integrity in our ives giving us a clear view of a stable life. So, in conclusion, the choice is yours to define if you’re going to Cope with life or face it head-on and Deal with the events which may present themselves. CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert God will neither sever the means from the blessing nor join the blessing with the satisfying of man’s lusts. God’s mercy and blessing were never sought carefully and not obtained. Personally, I try to deal with all my life situations as quickly and honestly as I can sometimes not liking what I am seeing and hearing. Because I know how easy it is to lie to yourself and just Cope with the problems. I was inspired to re-publish this article with a few adjustments and tweaks, because of a business acquaintance in Toronto who sent out a plea to raise awareness of how serious the problem of Suicide is growing. Lorne (my friend) pointed out that this problem is usually kept in the quiet. He stated we should be open to conversing as he believes it will stimulate a potential life to turn around, ultimately saving a life, and yes I agree, with a conversation, lives will and can be saved.
Remember, these articles are given as warnings from a humble servant as God’s
Watchman bringing His warnings to the flock of impending dangers. I pray for all to be covered with Yeshua’s blessings. Be at peace and in faith as you journey forward doing God’s calling and work. As Yeshua said, be as wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove. Times are now, we must all be aware of our surroundings, and who it is we are dealing with. “And Yeshua through the Holy Spirit said unto me, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Robert
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. James 3:17 KJV PRE-AMBLE by Robert While researching various articles, it … Continue reading →
“Moreover, he said unto me, Son of man, all my words that I shall speak unto you receive in your heart, and hear with your ears. And go, get you to them of the captivity, unto the children of your … Continue reading →
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strife’s of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmising’s.” (1Timothy 6:4)
PRE-AMBLE by Robert It is quite common for a man to look upon himself as wiser and better than other men, and as fit to dictate to them. Such a one deceives himself; by pretending to what he has not, he puts a cheat upon himself and sooner or later will find the sad effects. This will never gain esteem, either with God or men. In this article, the Holy Spirit is revealing how easy it is to fall into being Prideful. He is going to show us there are two types of teachers both recognizing Yeshua, however, one messenger falls short in delivering the gospel. We will receive a lesson which was delivered by Apostle Paul 2000+ years but still applies to our walk today.
OPENING PRAYER by Robert
Father in heaven, hear our petitions, Lord, to gain your understanding, knowledge, wisdom, and patience. Teach us to discern the power within each gift Father so we may be strengthened to endure as your Apostles did to demonstrate through our conflicts your love, compassion, and forgiveness. Place your words Lord so we may rebuke the work of the enemy sharpen our sword, Father. Bring unto us Lord the spirit of meekness, and humility, remove the spirit of arrogance and superiority, take from us any spirit of Pride. This we pray in your name Yeshua. Amen and Amen.
OPENING STATEMENT by Robert. In the recent article, ‘THERE CAN BE NO TRUE PEACE WITHOUT GRACE.”
The Holy Spirit revealed, “For our Salvation to have any value in God’s eyes,it must be shared.“ The following is the background, we need to consider, as related by Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) in his introduction to the book of Philippians. He reveals what we will or may encounter when sharing our Salvation and how Paul handled it. “PHILIPPI was a chief city of the western part of Macedonia Acts 16:12. It is most remarkable among Christians for this epistle, which was written when Paul was a prisoner at Rome, AD 62.
Paul seems to have had a very particular kindness for the church at Philippi, which he himself had been instrumental in planting and, though he had the care of all the churches, he had, upon that account, a particular fatherly tender care of this. At Philippi, Paul suffered hard things he was scourged and put into stocks (Acts 16:23,24) yet he had not less kindness for the place for the hard usage he met with there. We must never love our friends the less for the ill-treatment which our enemies give us. This, information lead me to Philippians 1:15 where Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) further comments on how Paul dealt with those in the Philippi church: “Paulshows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These things made him known, where he would never have otherwise been known; and led some to inquire after the gospel. He suffered from false friends, as well as from enemies. How wretched the temper of those who preached Christ out of envy and contention, and to add affliction to the bonds that oppressed this best of men! The apostle was easy in the midst of all. Since our troubles may tend to the good of many, we ought to rejoice.
Paul reveals to what depth the “Modern Day Disciples” will be required to shift their walk in order to recognize and then demonstrate God’s love and compassion, they will need “fervent discipline, sincere dedication to Yeshua and complete acceptance of His Fathers Laws.” Here is where the importance of God’s earlier call for us to do an edit on our walk and return to His Law’s, comes into play and reveals the importance of how we see, understand and stage our relationship with Yeshua and God the Father. The following link will refresh your memory or for those who have not read it bring forward pertinent information to understand our position today.
https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2017/06/14/truth-will-be-evil-lies-will-be-truth/ John Calvin’s (1509 – 1564) commentary on Philippians 1:15 – 17 gives us a better understanding of how we as Modern Day disciples should be staging our walk even though it has been 2000 + years. “Here is another fruit of Paul’s bonds – some by maintaining their position, others by becoming more eager to teach – but even those who wished him evil were on another account stirred up to publish the
gospel. Some, I say, from contention. Paul reveals there are two classes of men that are stirred up by his bonds to preach Yeshua. The one influenced by contention, that is, by depraved affection. The other by pious zeal, as being desirous to maintain along with him the defence of the gospel. The former does not preach Yeshua purely, because it was not a right zeal. Those who truly loved Yeshua reckoned that it would be a disgrace to them if they did not associate themselves with Paul as his companions when maintaining the cause of the gospel. We must act in such a manner, as to give a helping hand, as far as possible, to the servants of Yeshua when in difficulty, for the defence of the Gospel. For since Yeshua confers upon us so great an honour, what excuse shall we have, if we shall be traitors to his cause. Or what may we expect, if we betray it by our SILENCE?
Adam Clarke (1760 -1832) in his commentaries on Philippians 1:15 gives us a glimpse of the foundation of those spoken of in the prior paragraph.“Some preach Yeshua (Christ) even of envy and strife. These must have been the Judaizing teachers, who insisted on the necessity of connecting the Mosaic rites with the Christian institutions; and, probably, denounced Paul to the Jews dwelling at Rome as not only an enemy to the law and the prophets but also as a very imperfect Christian, because he declared strongly against the doctrine of circumcision and no doubt endeavoured to prejudice him with the heathen Romans.” Continuing, Adam Clarke (1760 -1832) goes on to expose them for what they are and how they will appear to be.“The word preach is not to be taken here as implying that the different persons mentioned were what we call preachers of the Gospel. All that we can understand from Paul’s use of the word is, that they proclaimed Yeshua as the promised Messiah, espoused the Christian cause, and contended, whether in public or private, that this Yeshua (Jesus) was the Christ; but nothing of this kind appears to have been intended in reference to the conversation of sinners.” As “Modern Day Disciples” we must be cautious never to give into what Matthew Henry (1662 -1774) is describing “In the way to eternal happiness, we must expect to be assaulted and sifted by Satan. If he cannot destroy, he will try to disgrace or distress us. Nothing more certainly forebodes a fall, in a professed follower of Christ, than self-confidence, with disregard to warnings, and contempt of danger. Unless we watch and pray always, we may be drawn in the course of the day into those sins which we were in the morning most resolved against.” Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) enlightens how our walk should proceed on the narrow path “Kindness is the law of Christ’s kingdom, the lesson of his school, the livery of his family. Several motives to brotherly love are mentioned.
If you expect or experience the benefit of God’s compassion to yourselves, be compassionate one to another. It is the joy of disciples to see people like-minded. Yeshua came to humble us, let there not be among us a spirit of pride. We must be severe upon our own faults, and quick in observing our own defects, but ready to make favourable allowances for others. We must kindly care for others, but not be busy-bodies in other men’s matters. Neither inward nor outward peace can be enjoyed, without lowliness of mind. CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert We find that even while in prison Paul had his influence on the churches through the letters he sent forward. It becomes apparent our focus must always be demonstrating God’s Love compassion and Grace. We saw that even through his sufferings to bring Yeshua’s teachings forward, Paul’s demonstrations and examples brought attention to his ability to endure and continue the teachings of Yeshua. This is an example for the Modern Day Disciples to recognize no matter what the world presents in opposition to your efforts in demonstrating Yeshua’s teachings because you go forward your efforts will bear fruit as it did for Paul. I was presented with a post on Facebook “A question was asked in the Bible, ‘how can one achieve greatness and the answer was; find a way to serve the many because of service to many leads to greatness”. I wrote back “The best work for our Lord is to be living examples of the words you speak. Words only entice, examples create desire and want of what you have demonstrated by those words, freedom, and peace. Experience shows if you live what you speak by putting forward a good example you will draw many to the light you have emitted into the darkness. For example; light a match in the darkness of night, watch what occurs.” This question and answer is the best example I can offer for the wisdom the Holy Spirit has brought forward of what makes our walk affective. I see why the Holy Spirit calls for our demonstrations to match our walk as Yeshua did. He lived what he spoke, he brought forward the power of His words through obedience to God his Father. The task of being a living example of walking in Yeshua’s footsteps is not without trials and tribulations. Our demonstrations of how we deal with the trials and tribulations will put us before those in the world as living examples of how God deals with us, for those who cannot understand. Like Paul, our sufferings will allow us to be otherwise known. This puts us in the position now to share with those desiring for themselves what we have. Now, here is the most important part of this article at no time can we believe we are in any stretch of the imagination superior, more intelligent, seen in God’s eyes as extra special, as these thoughts answer the question; “Pride,” Does It Belong To You? Paul offered this answer which we saw earlier but will see it again as a final reminder of what our walk should look like. “Kindness is the law of Christ’s kingdom, the lesson of his school, the livery of his family. Several motives for brotherly love are mentioned. If you expect or experience the benefit of God’s compassion to yourselves, be compassionate one to another.”
CLOSING PRAYER by Robert
Father in heaven thank you for the knowledge and wisdom to recognize our possibility of falling into a prideful nature. Bring us the understanding to subdue this error in our walk fill us with discernment and courage to place it before your throne so we might receive the spirits of meekness gentleness and compassion. We pray Lord you will deepen our knowledge of the sword you have bestowed upon us Father that when we call upon you Father it will have meaning and strength. We thank you, Lord, for the leadership guidance and caring the Holy Spirit has and is placing in our lives. We pray this in your name Yeshua, Amen and Amen. Please remember these are the words of a humble servant bringing forward the Lords warnings as provided by the Holy Spirit. I sound the Trumpet of a Watchman and pray you will hear and heed what is provided. May Yeshua bless all who hear the “Trumpeter’s Call” Robert
TRUMPETER'S CALL 
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