TRUMPETER'S CALL

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished. (2Peter 2:9)

PREAMBLE by Robert    

Knowing the nature of man the Holy Spirit has brought us a warning not to fall into our practical life and succumb to our bodies temptations (passivity). Apostle Paul warned we need to put our bodies into submission. Coming out of the darkness truly is a miracle recognizing you were a spiritual prisoner of war subject to the wiles of the enemy, under Satan’s control and whims. Being born again is literally having your spirit removed from Satan’s power. Brought into the light of Yeshua as a new spirit now filled with the knowledge of your free will, supported by precious Faith having the ability to decide where your walk is going to take you, and who you are going to follow to get to life and eternity.     

“OK,” there are those who will scoff at what I am about to reveal! They were around in Paul’s time as well. However, Paul left us knowledge of how to deal with them, and to recognize it’s important we don’t fall into the trap of thinking we are more than we really are once we accept the gifts God will bestow on His elect. I believe those who have followed our articles, who have fervently made the changes in their walks and are repentantly walking in the light of Yeshua are those elect who would and will receive God’s gifts.  As such no matter the depth of your walk or position you believe you’re in with Yeshua, please study this article as it is for all, Satan’s plans are so subtle and his minions very highly skilled, patient, and crafty. We are all affected by his plans to cause us to stumble 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father hear this short petition which I lay before your throne and plead for your attention. Father as you called to have your children come out of the darkness and false teachings, audit their walk and return to your laws. My petition is to provide through the Holy Spirit guidance protection and a clear mind to see the snares in place and those laying in wait. Bring them Father knowledge of how to recognize your will through the Holy Spirits tutoring. Provide food for their soul to nurture their free will and strengthen its knowledge of how to exercise it and make it more efficient in their pursuit of Salvation Life and Eternity. This I pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen.

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

Paul in his letter in 1Corinthians 4:7-13 describes a condition the Corinthians had fallen into and what they should do to fix it. I believe the Holy Spirit has brought us to 1Corinthians 4:7-13 to show us where we actually stand in God’s presence. Matthew Henry’s (1662 – 1774) comments emphasize the importance of this position in the believer’s life no matter the depth of their walk.  “We have no reason to be proud; all we have, or are, or do, that is good, is owing to the free and rich grace of God. A sinner snatched from destruction by sovereign grace alone, must be very absurd and inconsistent, if proud of the free gifts of God.  

In my earlier comments, I eluded to our will being once again free to guide us in our choices of who we follow for guidance in our journey to eternity. The previous articles have been preparing us for battle. Have you not wondered who it is we are to do battle with? I am bringing forward information presented by Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 – 1927) on pg 70 -71 from her unabridged book “WAR ON THE SAINTS” where she describes our most vulnerable time as born-again followers of Yeshua. She states “There is a passivity of the will; the “Will” being the helm, so to speak, of the ship. This originates from a wrong conception of what full surrender to God means. Thinking that a “surrendered will” to God means no use of the will at all, the believer ceases to (1) choose (2) determine, and (3) act of his own volition. The dangerous effect of this, he is allowed by the powers of darkness to discover, for at first, the consequences are trivial and scarcely noticeable. In fact, at first, it appears to be most glorifying to God. The “strong-willed” person suddenly becomes passively yielding. He thinks that God is “willing” for him in the circumstances, and through people, and so he becomes passively helpless in action.   

Ms. Penn Lewis is precise in her rendition on passivity and then goes on to identify the scripture most misinterpret Philippians 2:13 “It is God which worketh in you, both to will, and to work His good pleasure.“ ‘The affected person reads it, “… God which worketh in me the willing, and the doing,” i.e., willeth instead of me.” The first means God working in the soul up to the point of the action of the will, and the second assumes His actually “will”-ing instead of, and “working instead of the believer. This wrong interpretation gives ground for not using the will, because of the conclusion “God wills instead of me”; thus bringing about the passivity of will. 

Why am I bringing this information to the forefront? What is the Holy Spirit attempting to show us? When we go to Philippians 2:12 perhaps he is showing us that God is supporting what we are required to do when working out our Salvation. Giving us the answers to our prayers we place before Him once we use our free will in determining how and what we will be using to work out our Salvation.  You see Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) comments “He exhorts them to diligence and seriousness in the Christian course: Work out your own Salvation. It is the salvation of our souls (1Peter 1:9), and our eternal salvation (Hebrews 5:9) and contains deliverance from all the evils sin had brought upon us and exposed us to, and the possession of all good and whatsoever is necessary to our complete and final happiness. The word signifies working thoroughly at a thing and taking true pains. We must be diligent in the use of all the means which conduce to our salvation. We must not only work for our salvation, by doing all that is to be done and preserving therein to the end. Salvation is the great thing we should mind and set our hearts upon, and we cannot attain salvation without the utmost care and diligence. He adds, With fear and trembling, that is, with great care and circumspection: “Trembling for fear lest you miscarry and come short. Be careful to do everything in Christianity in the best manner, and fear lest under all your advantages you should so much as seem to come short.” (Hebrews 4:1) Fear is a great guard and preservative from evil. 

If you recall in an earlier article, I stated we have been snatched from Satan, and as such he would then recognize us and develop a plan to win back control over us. Please note his attacks now will be to prevent our movement forward within God’s light by any means he can. The Holy Spirit revealed one of his very subtle plans is just to have us following one of his minions believing it is God we are following or receiving instruction from which is Passivity of our will. This is usually one of his very first attacks bringing believers into the passivity of their free will, bringing it into idleness.

Remember our free will when combined with faith (which is powerful already) becomes what I call supercharged and unmoveable and impossible for Satan to defeat. Then combine the information garnered through the use of your will (discernment, understanding, wisdom, mercy, tolerance, patience, devotion, godliness, and goodwill) placed before God’s throne for confirmation and received via the Holy Spirit as God’s will and confirmation (Philippians 2:13). I believe we now know why Satan wants us to become passive prisoners again because once we recognize these gifts operating through and in our free will there really is no one who can stand against us (Romans 8:31).   

Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 – 1927) from her Unabridged book War on the Saints from pg 74 – 75 explains “GOD DOES NOT WILL INSTEAD OF MAN”! The truth to be emphasized is that God never “wills” INSTEAD of man, and whatever a man does, he is himself responsible for his actions. The believer whose “will” has become passive, finds after a time, the greatest difficulty in making decisions of any kind, and he looks outside, and all around him for something to help him to decide the smallest matters. When he has become conscious of his passive condition, he has a painful sense of being unable to meet some of the situations of ordinary life. If spoken to, he knows he cannot will to listen till a sentence is completed; if asked to judge a matter, he knows he cannot do it. If he is required to “remember” or use his imagination, he knows he is unable to and becomes terrified at any proposed course of action where these demands may come upon him.  

PERSONAL TESTIMONY by Robert 

At this point, I am being compelled by the Holy Spirit to share what has been brought to me by the Holy Spirit as tools and weapons for those caught in Passivity. To battle their way back into control of their will. Please recognize it will be a major spiritual battle however totally winnable if the individual follows the lead of the Holy Spirits guidance and input.

Currently, I am spiritually assisting and emotionally supporting a gentleman who is fighting Passivity in his Christian walk which has been compromised for a lengthy number of years. This situation was brought to my attention by his wife who has had enough and was frustrated with where their relationship is and going. As for any further background, I am not going to relate as it is not necessary nor lends anything to what I am about to testify as I would see it as gossip. For simplification of this part, I will refer to the gentleman as J.   

The purpose of this testimony is to place before those following Yeshua’s lead through the Holy Spirit’s information which will inform support and return control over their free will. I believe what is being shared is the power of God being applied through the leading of the Holy Spirit to an individual in a spiritual battle to regain complete control over his Free Will.  

Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 -1927) gave us pertinent information to understand how Satan could be successful by the lack of information (proper spiritual teachings) acknowledging we are at war from the moment we accept Yeshua as our saviour. What will bring back total control over this individual’s Free Will which is in passivity is sound information obtained by that person to recognize, work and use as a weapon, that information being supplied by the Holy Spirit. This battle is personal, however, supported by the Holy Spirit using me (Robert) as a willing vessel to lend physical support to a fellow Christian.  Remember it is my heart’s desire to save a soul from death, anyone being in a passive state is on the broad path to destruction they just don’t realize it.  

*** A spiritual rule Satan cannot operate in our lives unless we give him permission to do so.*** I can hear many stating I would never do that willingly. Here is an example of how easy it is for Satan to gain ground in our lives ever had a thought about a sin of any nature and not rebuked it, grounds are given. When a thought enters our mind it is our responsibility to be in control (James 2:4) Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? It matters not where the idea originated from it’s what we do with it when recognized.  

CLOSING COMMENTS 

I want to close with Matthew Henry’s (1662 – 1774) comments on Romans 8:26 – 28 because I feel he in his commentary is showing us just how much we need to learn about our walks and relationship with our Father Yehwah, the son Yeshua and our teacher and comforter the Holy Spirit.  “Our weakness in prayer: 1). We know not what we should pray for as we ought. As to the matter of our requests, we know not what to ask. We are not competent judges of our own condition. Who knows what is good for a man in his life? (Ecclesiastes 6:12). We are short-sighted, and very much biased in favor of the flesh, and apt to separate the end from the way. You know not what you ask, (Matthew 20:22). We are like foolish children, that are ready to cry for fruit before it is ripe and fit for them see (Luke 9:54,55).  2). As to the manner, we know not how to pray as we ought. It is not enough that we do that which is good, but we must do it well, seek in a due order, and here we are often at a loss -graces are weak, affections cold, thoughts wandering, and it is not always easy to find the heart to pray. (2Samuel 7:27). The Apostle speaks of this in the first person: We know not. He puts himself among the rest. Folly, and weakness, and distraction in prayer are what all the saints are complaining of. If so great a saint knew not what to pray for, what little reason have we to go forth about that duty in our own strength!”

Satan sends this fiery dart of passivity towards the unsuspecting saint knowing when it strikes its mark paralyzing this warrior preventing him from moving forward. He prevents the Holy Spirit from providing comfort teaching uplifting and most of all pray for God’s intervening will to be done. Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774)  reveals what is being prevented by this fiery dart once in place. “The assistance which the Spirit gives us in that duty. He helps our infirmities, meant especially of our praying infirmities, which most easily beset us in that duty, against which the Spirit helps. The Spirit in the world helps many rules and promises there are in the word for our help. The Spirit in the heart helps, dwelling in us, working in us, as a part of grace and supplication, especially with respect to the infirmities we are under when we are in a suffering state when our faith is most apt to fail for this end the Holy Ghost was poured out. Helpeth heaves with us, over against us, help as we help one with that would lift up a burden, by lifting over against him at the other end – helps with us, that is, with us doing our endeavour, putting forth the strength we have. We must not sit still, and expect that the Spirit should do all when the Spirit goes before us we must bestir ourselves. We cannot without God, and he will not without us. What help? Why, the Spirit itself makes intercession for us, dictates our requests, indites our petitions, draws up our plea for us. 

Here is the answer for those wounded spiritually by the fiery dart of passivity. As you break the bindings on your free will and then use it to discern the messages and teaching of the Holy Spirit. Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) further explains how we gain our complete freedoms from infirmities Christ intercedes for us in heaven, the Spirit intercedes for us in our hearts so graciously has God provided for the encouragement of the praying remnant. The Spirit, as an enlightening Spirit, teaches us what to pray for, as a sanctifying Spirit works and excites praying graces, as a comforting Spirit silences our fears, and helps us over all our discouragements. The Holy Spirit is the spring of all our desires and breathings towards God. Now this intercession which the Spirit makes is with groanings that cannot be uttered. The strength and fervency of those desires in which the Holy Spirit works are hereby intimated. There may be praying in the Spirit where there is not a word spoken as Moses prayed (Exodus 14:15) and Hannah, (1Samuel 1:13). It is not the rhetoric and eloquence, but the faith and fervency, of our prayers, that the spirit works, as an intercessor, in us.

The Spirit in the heart never contradicts the Spirit in the word. Those desires that are contrary to the will of God do not come from the Spirit. The Spirit interceding in us evermore melts our wills into the will of God. Not as I will, but as thou will.

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father hear this prayer of thanks for the teachings for your servant to know the Holy Spirit and his workings as your personal messenger teacher, comforter, and interceder in your name. Give us the courage to receive him into our hearts hear his words and work with the Father that we grow and continue to do your work. This I pray in Yeshua’s name Amen

Please remember these are the words of a humble servant doing the bidding of our Father. I would ask if you are being blessed by these articles pass them on to as many others as possible so they may be blessed and share their blessings as well.

Robert    

“Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness.” (2Corinthians 9:10)

PRE-AMBLE by Robert

I published the following expose on January 11th, 2018, the intent was to show discerning businessmen how to succeed using the following template. What I have come to realize is this template is applicable for today’s “Modern Day Disciples” doing God’s work.

We wonder, where some garner success in business and as well in their spiritual walk. I believe many who walk in the light and hold to spiritual discernment see the advantages of this template to success both physically and especially Spiritually. It becomes a personal choice. However, I see it as an excellent guide to succeeding in all aspects of our spiritual life, a blueprint to achieve, “yes!”

“Have you ever approached a responsibility with this kind of single-mindedness and careful planning, while ultimately depending on God?”

• 1). Accepted the challenge?
• 2). Examine alternatives?
• 3)Promise to follow instructions?
• 4). Made a plan?
• 5). Submitted the plan to God?
• 6). Prayed for guidance?
• 7). Devised a strategy with room for God to operate?
• 8). Waited?
• 9). Watched closely?
• 10). Accepted the answer thankfully?
• 11). Explained the situation to concerned parties?
• 12). Refused unnecessary delay?
• 13). Followed through with the entire plan?
• “It’s your move,” but keep in mind follow all the steps no shortcuts, they won’t work here.

If you recall, we were shown by the Holy Spirit in ‘THERE CAN BE NO TRUE PEACE WITHOUT GRACE.” where he revealed, “For our Salvation to have any value in God’s eyes, it must be shared.  

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father we have found in our walk your fruits of the Spirit which nourish and strengthen us. We thank you “Oh Lord” for all which has been shared through the Holy Spirit your wisdom, understanding, discernment, courage, and patience.

We continue to ask Father for your knowledge to be with us so we would substantiate your Love and compassion. We pray, Father, that which we sow through our examples of your work will mature and bear fruit in your name. Gather us into your fold so we will walk in your shadow Father reflecting your light into the world and sharing the living water you have placed in us, Lord. We pray this in your name Yeshua Amen and Amen

OPENING COMMENTS by Robert  

The Lord has filled us His “Modern Day Disciples” with Love and Compassion, but he has also provided us with a strong, caring character filled with courage. As I see and hear the cries from God’s children about being destitute, vexed, wearied, confused and searching. It becomes apparent they recognize the lack of essential scriptural teachings and are looking for a shepherd for leadership and guidance but have not found many which are suitable for shepherding or as leaders to follow. 

We find Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) in his commentary on Matthew 9:35 explaining as “Modern Day Disciples what should be happening and to whom. “Christ came to teach us, not only what we are to know and believe, but what we are to do; not only toward God but toward men; not only toward those of our party and persuasion but toward men in general, all with whom we have to do. We must do that to our neighbour which we acknowledge being fit and reasonable. We must, in our dealings with men, suppose ourselves in the same case and circumstances with those we have to do with and act accordingly. There are but two ways right and wrong, good and evil; the way to heaven and the road to hell; in the one or other of these all are walking: there is no middle place hereafter, no middle way now“. 

We will find as we go forward it is common with people not to apply to Yeshua till they have tried in vain all other helpers, and see them, as undoubtedly they will, physicians of no value. Some run to diversions; others plunge into business, or even into intemperance; others go about to establish their own righteousness or torment themselves by vain superstitions. Many perish in these ways; but none will ever find rest to the soul by such devices; while those whom Yeshua heals of the disease of sin, find in themselves an entire change for the better. As secret acts of sin, so secret acts of faith, are known to Yeshua. 

We again hear from Matthew Henry (1662 -1774) “Christian liberty was allowed, not for our pleasure, but for the glory of God, and the good of others. We must please our neighbour, for the good of his soul; not by serving his wicked will, and sinfully humoring him; if we thus seek to please men, we are not the servants of Yeshua. Yeshua’s whole life was a self-denying, self-displeasing life. And he is the most advanced Believer, who is the most conformed to Yeshua“. 

“Modern Day Disciples,” should look upon themselves as God’s servants, and act in everything suitably to that character. The apostle did so, by much patience in afflictions, by acting on sound principles, and by due temper and behaviour. Believers, in this world, need the grace of God, to arm them against temptations, to bear the excellent report of men without pride; and to take their reproaches with patience. 

In Luke 8:15 Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) shows how we flourish. Happy are we, and forever indebted to free grace, if the same thing that is a parable to others, with which they are only amused, is a plain truth to us, by which we are taught and governed. We ought to take heed of the things that will hinder our profiting by the word. We hear; to take heed lest we understand carelessly and slightly, lest we entertain prejudices against the word we hear; and to take heed to our spirits after we have listened to the word, lest we lose what we have gained. The gifts we have will be continued to us or not, as we use them for the glory of God, and the good of our brethren. Nor is it enough not to hold the truth in unrighteousness; we should desire to hold forth the word of life, and to shine, giving light to all around.  

We see from the words “purifying their hearts by faith,” and the address of  Peter, that justification by faith, and sanctification by the Holy Ghost, cannot be separated; and that both are the gift of God. We have great cause to bless God that we have heard the gospel. May we have that faith which the great Searcher of hearts approves, and attests by the seal of the Holy Spirit. Then our hearts and consciences will be purified from the guilt of sin, and we shall be freed from the burdens some try to lay upon the disciples of Christ.

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

We have found it is our responsibility to understand how important it is to sow good seeds to produce fruit worthy to be presented before our Lords throne. As “FISHER’S OF MEN,” or as “MODERN DAY DISCIPLES” which we find ourselves being both in different situations. We must have the discernment to fully understand what Yeshua’s meaning was in Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”  Do we realize only God could speak these words as it is a testimony of His omnipresence? And it is essential to note Yeshua is not there to spy out their sins, or to mark down the imperfections of their worship. But to enlighten, strengthen, comfort, and most importantly to save them.

I desire to close this article by quoting Matthew Henry’s (1662 – 1774) comments on Matthew 18:20 as they have given me and I hope those who have read this article a fresh perspective and approach to casting your nets into the darkness. I believe in his words we have found Apostle Paul’s answer to how he dealt with the abuses he suffered.

“If a professed Believer is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and show him his conduct. This would generally have all the desired effect with a True Believer, and the parties would be reconciled. The principles of these rules may be practiced everywhere, and under all circumstances, though they are too much neglected by all. But how few try the method which Yeshua has expressly enjoined to all his disciples! In all our proceedings we should seek direction in prayer; we cannot too highly prize the promises of God. Wherever and whenever we meet in the name of Yeshua, we should consider him as present in the midst of us.”

Now having this example before us, you would think to go forward should be a whole lot less complicated and with fewer distractions. How better to diffuse the enemy then by confronting him directly and actually demonstrating God’s strength, love, compassion and desire to save all especially having Yeshua present to make it happen.  

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Father in heaven we thank you for all your precious teachings, guidance, and patience as we learn to walk as your “Modern Day Disciples.” We relish your presence at all times when we are demonstrating and sharing your words with those who need to see them in action and eventually hear them. We find your blessings as food for our spirits strengthening us and lifting our words and actions. Our reservoir of living water is always full for the sharing to those who are thirsting for your eternal quenching of their thirst. Father, we thank you for our health and strengths, this we pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen.

Please remember these articles are shared by a humble, obedient servant doing our Lord’s bidding to share His words and warnings as shown. May our Father continue to bless all as they go forward in doing his bidding. Matthew 18:16 “But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”

God’s blessings.

Robert  

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert  

This article was first published on March 29, 2018.

Greetings Brothers and Sisters who are of our Lord and Saviour Yeshua, I come before you as a Watchman (Ezekiel 3:17) and humble servant of Yeshua. What I am about to share has occurred to me through the Holy Spirit. I pray for those in the Spirit, that this sounding of the “TRUMPET” resonates deeply with your spirits and souls, bringing conviction and movement forward in your walk within Yeshua’s teachings.

As “Fishers of Men” which we have been identified as we must all become Yeshua’s Beacons in the spiritual darkness about to fall upon us. Our light must shine bright and radiant. So those lost may find their way to our light offering guidance to the path through it.

All being guided through these temptations safely and peacefully. (2Peter 2:9) “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished.“

Some time has passed since I was called to share a warning and in that time the Clouds have become denser and more encompassing hiding all forms of deception waiting to entangle and bind those who walk with Yeshua so their Beacons of light will be dimmed, shrouded or temporarily stifled.  

In the warnings received, I was shown many believers will have questions about the events occurring Globally. For some, there is a confusion about what and why these events are happening and who to believe.

Many will think they know the answer through the media reports and scientific releases as their primary sources of information. (2Peter 2:10) “But them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.”  

I have Incorporated into this article links to earlier warnings I brought forward some time ago. I initially shared them and am including them as additional information supporting this warning. I believe they will provide confirmed information to what has and will continue occurring. 

https://romboughrobert.com/2016/01/11/right-before-your-eyes/

Brothers and Sisters as you all may know, recognize and acknowledge “We are in a Spiritual War” having now manifested into an army of evil is Martyring our brothers and sisters on many different fronts worldwide.

Their ulterior motive is dominance (enslavement) and purging of those they believe to be religious fools (Christians). Which levels the grip of war right at us and places us in the crosshairs as primary targets.

Our detractors are working overtime to either disrupt or eliminate the followers of Yeshua (Jesus Christ) and discredit those living and disseminating his teachings. 

In Europe, and Great Britain we are seeing this manifestation occurring as part of a continental event which is having a profound effect on nations’ beliefs and every foundation as a country. The depth of evil working within the USA and Canada has not yet been realized, however, is slowly being revealed to the masses. However, many will not recognize, it’s true identity or what it is. I have added another article that I previously published and believe applies to the current events.  

https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2018/04/17/spiritual-discernment/

RE-SOUNDING OF THE TRUMPET

Brothers and Sisters as the clouds swirled I could see there were desperate times ahead for all, believer and non-believer. I was shown Our Lord’s call to return to His readings, teachings, and comforts in the days ahead will become even stronger, more fervent, and intensely persistent.

As will the enemies desire to cause havoc among the followers, more devious and skilled temptations will be presented. The environmentalists will call it Global warming (Climate Change) blaming it on human involvement. Elected officials will call it political interference on the part of corrupt officials and agencies, the reality is the enemy working in the background placing those temptations causing more confusion and chaos. 

 It was further revealed the urgency of His call is not only to return to our Father’s flock but to recognize His teachings will be the only way through the perils and temptations which are about to manifest ahead for all to pass through. I was shown as the clouds become denser less and less understanding and recognition of occurring events will be available. The spirits of confusion and chaos will prevail, and the masses will need to be dependent on spiritual discernment to find the truth and their way through. The masses will need guidance from the Holy Spirit as their guide and teacher to maneuver through the ensuing spiritual darkness about to fall upon all. These warnings show the urgency for those declaring themselves as “Fishers of Men” why our “Beacons” must be “bright,” And why we need to be as wise as serpents and gentle as doves, as many are facing eternal separation from God and do not realize it.

As the clouds broke briefly, I could see the horizon and a broad sense of darkness moving forward rolling unimpeded and proceeding it was the sensation of emptiness, division, and despair encompassing everything and every one before it. The very light of day dimmed, and shadows began creeping forward providing a place for these spirits to hide in waiting.

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father, bring our lives into unison with Yeshua’s teachings and guidance out of the darkness ahead. I pray Father not one believes they have all the answers and humble themselves before you Father. I ask Father that you shower discernment and recognition unto all of our heads that we may be safe and strengthened as we go forward in Your name. Lord bring us insight and courage to stand as bright Beacons drawing many unto your light in the days and weeks ahead. Fill us with your wisdom that we might share it as your love and compassion for those lost and confused. We pray in your name Yeshua  AMEN AND AMEN 

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

Malachi 3:1 “Behold I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in. Behold he shall come saith the Lord of hosts.“

There are many tasks our Father brings before us, the most difficult is delivering His messages to his children. I do not fear to provide them I do despair few will hear or heed what is being brought before them. The task and charges of a “Watchman” are described in Ezekiel the consequences of a “Watchmen” not heeding is in 33:8, however, the results of heeding are described in 33:9. I believe these conditions apply to all who follow our Saviour. Further, I believe we are all charged with this law. If we know the truth and hide it then those, who suffer or fall their blood is on us. If we know the truth and share it whether they heed or not we have done what our Lord has called us to do and their blood will be on them. 

What I have shared here with you is a call from our “Father God Almighty” to be as his Son Yeshua who sat at the well waiting for the Samaritan woman. He had the knowledge of her future as we who have been given the discernment to know our present times, now having knowledge of what is to befall our world and those in it. 

It becomes not only important to solidify our personal walk but know the depth of our private wells received from Yeshua.

And in doing so become the  dispensers of the water which our Lord spoke of in John 4:14 “ But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” 

Our world spiritually has rapidly become a desert with few places where those seeking water which will spring up into everlasting life can be found, they may only see sustenance which will maintain them for a short time, but they will thirst again. (John 4:13).

This message, I personally believe is for all who have received Salvation and Grace through repentance and the Holy Spirit as their teacher and comforter. Should become a “Fisher of Men” shining their light (casting their net) into our world looking for that one soul who we can share the water which allows them to never thirst again.  

I now understand why Yeshua tells us to be as wise as serpents like I said in the last article “Have You Spiritually Attached to God Again?” we are entering into the “Den of Wolves.”  Just remember whose on your side and what has been shared with you but more so why it was shared because God is calling His children back to His flock.

We have now been shown the importance of finding as many who have strayed as possible and assist them to find the flock again so they too may find the answer to the question John 4:11 “The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. From whence then hast thou that living water?   

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father we place our thoughts and personal desires before your throne to be wiped from our minds and ask for them to be replaced with your knowledge, wisdom, courage, strength, and fervent willingness to share your love with those who have strayed or are just lost. Bring to us Father, a spiritual pitcher that we may share your living water with those who thirst for everlasting life. Bless us Lord with spiritual intuition to recognize those who desire evil so we might remove them from our walk. Teach us, Father, how to be as gentle as a dove while walking amongst the wolves of this world. This we pray in your name Yeshua Amen and Amen.

The one who listens to you listens to Me, and the one who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me” (Luke 10:16). 

Remember I am only the messenger doing as my Father (Yahewa) has called me to do as a”Watchman” share His warnings to His children so they will know of His presence. You now must decide your position in this walk with our Father and His Son Yeshua. Blessings and Peace be before you as you journey. Are you the answer to the Samaritan woman’s question?

Robert

Hear me O Lord, hear me, that these people may know thou art the Lord God, and thou hast turned their heart back again. Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water which was in the trench. And when the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, The Lord, he is God, the Lord, he is God. (1King 18:37 – 39.)

PRE-AMBLE by Robert 

The Lord through the Holy Spirit brought me to The Book 1Kings in the Old Testament to reveal the similarities of how far from God the modern churches worshipping their worldly god of love, have fallen and in similar actions how far from God the Israelites under King Ahab had fallen away from God.

Like Elijah, we as “Modern Day Disciples” are being lead to revealing who Yeshua is and why God placed Him among us. “Yes,”  we recognize the original saying, and it is true Yeshua came to save our, souls, and “Yeshua” did. However, do we fully comprehend and understand what really took place that, day? Remember we have been shown Adam and Eves’s sins separated our spirit from God. We were given a fleshly body that perishes, however, as well an opportunity in this lifetime to spiritually reconnect with God. In the July article “ADOPTION” published July 10, 2018, we were shown the true meaning of that adoption.

Now when we look at the event, Elijah put on display it is easy to see what his final goal was, Elijah’s sacrifice displayed God’s existence and glorious power (1King 18:38). After this event the people declared “The LORD, he is the God; The LORD, he is the God. (1Kings 18:39.) 

To premise this event we see Elijah saying onto the prophets of Baal. Choose you one Bulloch for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many, and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under. Those who followed Baal as prophets took the Bullock who was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.  

Midday passed Elijah mocked them and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awakened. 

We no longer perform animal sacrifices to God, and I am going to bring forward what is being revealed through the Holy Spirit, the sacrifices we perform demonstrate “Yeshua is the Son of God,” and His sacrifice is proof God is the Father of all mankind. It becomes apparent an understanding of our acceptance of Yeshua is not in question. But what it truly means on a spiritual level and what sacrifices we demonstrate so others will see and recognize and accept Him as the Son of God.

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Father in heaven, we are calling out Lord to the multitudes to know your love, compassion, and forgiveness. We ask Father for your wisdom and discernment to demonstrate your greatness that they would know you as God. Fill us with the strength to endure all the attacks of the enemy. Polish us Lord that we might shine brightly before their eyes as we demonstrate your love for us so the multitudes would know it is you who is lifting us above the evil in this world. It is you who has freed us from the snares and trappings of Satan. Demonstrate through us Lord your greatness that they would see your sacrifice and know you are the Son of God. This we pray in your name Yeshua Amen and Amen.  

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert          

I want to delve into this article as quickly as possible as there is a considerable amount of information to absorb and discern. From (1Kings) the Holy Spirit lead me to (Romans 12), where we find the Apostle Paul in his writings explaining the prime fundamental doctrines of being a follower and believer in Yeshua the Son of God.

“We mistake our belief in Yeshua if we look upon it only as a system of notions and a guide to speculation. It is a reasonable belief, that tends to the right ordering of the conversation. It is designed not only to inform our judgments but to reform our hearts and lives. From the method of the apostle’s writing in this, as in some other of the epistles, the stewards of the mysteries of God may take direction on how to divide the word of truth. Not to press duty abstracted from privilege, nor privilege abstracted from duty but let both go together, with a complicated design, they will greatly promote and befriend each other,”

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) relates the following, “The foundation of believers assembling must be laid in spiritual knowledge and faith. We must first understand how we receive Yeshua our Lord, and then we shall know the better how to walk in him. The exhortations are short and pithy, briefly summing up what is good, and what the Lord our God in Yeshua requires of us. It is an abridgment of the Assemblies directory, an excellent collection of rules for the right ordering of the conversation, as becomes the gospel. It is joined to the preceding discourse by the word “therefore.” It is the practical application of doctrinal truths that is the life of preaching. Therefore what God hath joined together let no man put asunder. Paul had been discoursing at large of the justification by faith, and of the riches of free grace, and the pledges and assurances we have. The particular exhortations of this chapter are reducible to the three principal heads of Assembly duty: our duty to God, to ourselves, and to our brother. The grace of God teaches us in general, to live “godly, soberly, and righteously” and to deny all that which is contrary hereunto. 

We will grow to understand what godliness, sobriety, and righteousness, are though somewhat intermixed. Paul entreated the Romans, like his brethren in Yeshua, by the mercies of God, to present their bodies as a living sacrifice to Him. This is a powerful appeal. We receive from the Lord every day the fruits of his mercy. Let us render ourselves; all we are, all we have, all we can do: and after all, what return is it for such very rich receiving? It is acceptable to God: a reasonable service, which we are able and ready to give a reason for, and which we understand. Conversion and sanctification are the renewings of the mind; a change, not of the substance, but of the qualities of the soul. The progress of sanctification, dying to sin more and more, and living to righteousness more and more, is the carrying on this renewing work until it is perfected in glory.

The Apostle Paul in Romans 12:1-21 lays out the scheme mentioned earlier what is godliness Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) interprets it for us: It is to surrender ourselves to God, and so to lay a good foundation. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord, (2Corinthians 8:5). This is here pressed as the spring of all duty and obedience, (Romans 12:1,2). Man consists of body and soul, (Genisis 2:7; Ecclesiastes 12:7). The duty pressed–to present our bodies a living sacrifice, alluding to the sacrifices under the law, which were presented or set before God at the altar, ready to be offered to him. Your bodies — your whole selves so expressed because under the law the bodies of beasts were offered in sacrifice, (1Cor. 6:2). Our bodies and spirits are intended. The offering was sacrificed by the priest, but offered by the offerer, who transferred to God all his right, title, and interest in it, by laying his hand on the head of it, Sacrifice is here taken for whatsoever is by Gods own appointment dedicated to himself (1Peter 2:5).

We are a temple, priest, and sacrifice, as Yeshua was in his peculiar sacrificing. There were sacrifices of atonement and sacrifices of acknowledgment. Yeshua, who was once offered to bear the sins of many, is the only sacrifice of atonement but our persons and performances, tendered to God through Yeshua, our priest, “are as sacrifices of acknowledgment to the honour of God.”

Presenting them denotes a voluntary act, done by virtue of the absolute despotic power which the will has over the body and all the members of it, It must be a free-will offering. Your bodies, not your beasts. The presenting of the body to God implies not only the avoiding of the sins that are committed with or against the body but the use of the body as a servant of the soul in the service of God. 

So to sum this up To be religious is to serve God. How?

1). We must make a business of it, and not be slothful in that business.

2). We must be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. God must be served with the spirit (Romans 1:9; John 4:24), under the influences of the Holy Spirit. Whatever we do in spirituality it is pleasing to God no further than it is done with our spirits wrought upon the Spirit of God.

3). Rejoicing in hope God is worshipped and honoured by our hope and trust in Him, especially when we rejoice in that hope, take a complacency in that confidence, which argues a great assurance of the reality and a great esteem of the excellency of the good hoped for.

4). Patient, in tribulation. Thus also God is served, not only by working for him when he calls us to work but by sitting still quietly when he calls us to suffer. Patience for God’s sake, and with an eye to his will and glory, is true piety.

5). Continuing instant in prayer, Prayer is a friend to hope and patience, and we do in it serve the Lord. It signifies both fervency and perseverance in prayer. We should not be cold in the duty, nor soon weary of it, (1Thess,v17; Eph. 6:18; Col. 4: 2). This is our duty which immediately respects God.

Next, Paul offered an explanation of sobriety which Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) again interprets: A sober opinion of ourselves, (Romans 12:3). It is ushered in with a solemn preface: I say through the grace given unto me: the grace of wisdom, by which Paul understood the necessity and excellency of this duty the grace of apostleship, by which Paul had the authority to press and enjoin it.

We must not be self-conceited, nor esteem too much our own wisdom and other attainments, not think ourselves to be something (Gal.6:3).  There is a highly thought of ourselves which we may and must have to imagine ourselves too good to be slaves of sin and drudges to this world.

On the other hand, we think soberly, that is,  we must have a low and modest opinion of ourselves and to what we have received from God our own abilities, our gifts and graces, according to what we have received from God. 

Moving forward we are now looking for an understanding and description of righteousness under faith. However to fully comprehend what we have in righteousness through faith a look at righteousness which is of the law I believe is needed first.

Paul in [Romans 10] desired for the Jews to come out from under the law to be truly saved from the wrath to come, eternal wrath, which was hanging over their heads. With his rendition, Paul believed they could be convinced and converted but knew he could not pray in faith so they might be saved in their unbelief. 

Paul was merciful, as God is, who is not willing that any should perish (2Peter 3:9), desires not the death of sinners. Paul in this chapter sets the tone: it is our duty as “modern-day disciples” honestly and earnestly to desire the salvation of our own. To complete what has been set before us. I believe we need the following information to identify which righteousness those we are about to meet are walking in. 

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) offers an in-depth look at both walks in righteousness the first being the righteousness of the law. “This Paul shows in (Romans 10:5). The tenor of it is, Do, and live. Though it directs us to better and more effectual righteousness in Yeshua, yet in itself, considered as a law abstracted from its respect to Yeshua and the gospel (for so the unbelieving Jews embraced and retained it), it owneth nothing as righteousness sufficient to justify a man but that of perfect obedience.

For this, he quotes that scripture (Leviticus 18:5), You shall, therefore, keep my statutes and my judgments, which if a man does, he shall live in them. To this, he refers to (Galatians 3:12), The man that doeth them, shall live in them. 

Live that is, be happy, not only in the land of Canaan but in heaven, of which Canaan was a type and figure. The doing supposed must be perfect and sinless, without the least breach or violation.

Now, was it not extreme folly in the Jews to adhere so strictly to this way of justification and salvation, which was in itself so hard, and by the corruption of nature now become impossible, when there was a new and a living way opened?

Now we turn to the definition of righteousness which is of faith. Described by Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) Paul describes in the words of Moses, in Deuteronomy, in the second law (so Deuteronomy signifies), where there was a much clearer revelation of Yeshua and the gospel than there was in the first giving of the law: he quotes it from (Deuteronomy 30:11-14), and shows: 

1). That it is not at all hard or complicated. The way of justification and salvation has in it no such depths or knots as may discourage us, no insuperable difficulties attending it but, as was foretold, it is a highway, (Isaiah 35:8).

We are not put to climb for it, it is not in heaven we are not set to dive for it, it is not in the deep. First, we need not go to heaven, to search the records or to inquire into the secrets of the divine counsel. It is true Yeshua is in heaven, but we may be justified and saved without going thither, to fetch him thence, or sending a special messenger to him.

Secondly, we need not go to the deep, to carry Yeshua out of the grave, or from the state of the dead: into the deep to bring up Yeshua from the dead. This plainly shows that Yeshua’s descent into the deep, or into Hades was no more than his going into the state of the dead, in allusion to Jonah.

It is true Yeshua was in the grave, and it is as accurate he is now in heaven. But we need not perplex and puzzle ourselves with fancied difficulties, nor must we create to ourselves such gross and carnal ideas of these things as if the method of salvation was impracticable, and the design of the revelation was only to amuse us. No, salvation is not put at so vast a distance from us.

2). But it is very understandable and manageable. “The word is nigh thee.” When we speak of looking upon Yeshua, and receiving Yeshua, and feeding upon Yeshua, it is not Yeshua in heaven, nor Christ in the deep that we mean but Yeshua in the promise, Christ exhibited to us, and offered, in the word.

Yeshua is nigh thee, for the word is nigh thee: nigh thee indeed: it is in thy mouth and in thy heart, there is no difficulty in understanding, believing, and owning it. The work thou hast to do lies within thee; the kingdom of God is in you, (Luke 17:21). 

So now we have these definitions to work with, which give us a solid foundation. Where like Peter we stand on the Rock Yeshua is building His Assembly upon/

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) explains Matthew 16:18 “The grant is put into Peter’s hand [I say it to thee.] The Old Testament promises relating to the Assembly were given immediately to particular persons, eminent for faith and holiness, as to Abraham and David which yet gave no supremacy to them, much less to any of their successors. So the New Testament charter is here delivered to Peter as an agent, but to the use and behoof of the Assembly in all ages, according to the purposes therein specified and contained. Now it is here promised.

That Yeshua would build his Assembly upon a rock. This body politic is incorporated by the style and title of Yeshua’s Assembly.

It is a number of the children of men called out of the world, and set apart from it, and dedicated to Yeshua. It is not thy Assembly, but mine.

Peter remembered this when he cautioned ministers not to lord it over God’s heritage. The Assembly is Yeshua’s peculiar, appropriated to him.

The world is God’s, and they that dwell therein but the Assembly is a chosen remnant, that stands in relation to God through Yeshua as Mediator.

It bears his image and superscription. The Builder and Maker of the Assembly are Yeshua himself [I will build it]. The Assembly is a temple which Yeshua is the Builder of (Zechariah 6:11-12.)

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

So now knowing what our sacrifices represent as “Modern Day Disciples,” it becomes clear, our Assembly is built upon a rock a firm, strong, and lasting foundation, which time will not waste, nor will it sink under the weight of the building.

Yeshua would not build his Assembly upon the sand, for he knew that storms would arise. So the call goes out to us as disciples like it did to Peter we must show strength and stability are with us.

We must show that we are not shaken by the waves of men’s fluctuating opinions concerning us but be established in the present truth (2Peter 1:12).

The Holy Spirit brought me to Hebrews 12:7-8 to recognize the position of the modern-day Churches offering a god who only loves you and does not chasten. Those who follow this walk need to know without the sacrifice of being Chastened you will be seen being outside of the Assembly and seen as bastards and not sons.

The captain of our salvation Yeshua does not call his people out to the hardest trials at first, but wisely trains them up with fewer sufferings to be prepared for greater.

As “Modern Day Disciples” we must demonstrate the gentleness of Yeshua in accommodating their trial to their strength. We must demonstrate how not to magnify our afflictions, but as disciples, identify the mercies which are mixed with the hardships.

In closing, I want to share this message from God as he has directed his people how we should behave towards all our afflictions they must avoid the extremes that many will run into: 

1. We must not despise the chastening of the Lord we must not make light of afflictions and be stupid and insensible under them, for they are the hand and rod of God and His rebukes for sin. Those who make light of affliction make light of God and make light of sin. 
2. They must not faint when they are rebuked they must not despond and sink under their trial, nor fret and repine, but bear up with faith and patience. 
3. If they run into either of these extremes, it is a sign they have forgotten their heavenly Father’s advice and exhortation, which he has given them in pure and tender affection.  

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Father in heaven hear our petitions for your knowledge strength and discernment to demonstrate your love and compassion. Bring us your understanding and wisdom that when we please you, Father, you will bring peace into our lives even from our enemies. Show us the way to walk in your light that we might reflect our sacrifices so those in the darkness will see your glory and gentleness towards us as we go through our journey to everlasting life and peace. Give us the fervor to be living examples of how your blessings bring us through all turmoil silently but showing courage and endurance in your name. Allow us to share the knowledge of your presence calming and uplifting us through our turmoils as lessons lifting us to more significant achievements in your name. Allow our walk and demonstrations to prove your deity as the Son of God. This we pray in your name Yeshua, Amen and Amen.

Remember these articles are messages given to a humble, dedicated servant of Yeshua going forward as His Watchman sounding the Trumpet of trials and tribulations coming upon the Assembly and the believers within it. 

And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty if I am a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty. (2Kings 1:10) 

May our Father send His blessings to you lifting all curses and infirmities smoothing your path as you go forward in His name as “Modern Day Disciples.”

Robert

James 1:2-4  v2. My Brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; v3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. v4. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

PRE-AMBLE by Robert 

We have received a multitude of information as humble servants of Yeshua. In this article, I am lead to share some particular information about how the Lord is going to reveal some of our character flaws as those servants. Our Father knows what is to transpire in our lives and wants us to prosper from what lies ahead. Part of our journey was identified as being placed in the Den of Wolves, and being shown who is operating in that Den. And with the information revealed by the Holy Spirit, it may seem to be an area appearing peaceful and hospitable but really holds many trials and tribulations.  Each event within this next section of our journey is brought to us as part of our Lords melting us down, allowing us to identify our weaknesses and strengths and reaching out to Yeshua, thus drawing us personally deeper and closer to Him as His disciples. There will be trials which will open doors of understanding beyond what we comprehended we might know and endure. Some of this journey is going to test us to the very mettle of our “soul.”  “Yea Though I Walk Through The Valley of Death, I Will Fear No Evil!” 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father I bring before you Lord humble servants whom you have sent to the Den of Wolves. You have prepared them, Father, armed them and informed them. Bring unto them now Father a more profound relationship which will draw them closer to You. Fill them with courage and boldness, displayed as meekness and humility. Take them into your hands and shape and mould them into the disciples you desire them to become. Bring them, Father, into a better knowledge of themselves, show them the real spirit they are, fill them with your word, love, wisdom, and compassion. Bring them to a place where they will know your peace even when in trials and tribulations arm them with the courage to reach out to you always. This I pray in your name Yeshua Amen and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

 I was lead to the book of James and my research brought forward Matthew Henry’s (1662 -1774) comments: that the actual author of this book was James, Yeshua’s half-brother, not James the Apostle. This book was one of the earliest letters, probably written before 50 A.D. After Stephen was martyred (Acts 7:55 – 8:3). 

There were thriving Jewish Christian communities in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor. Because these early believers did not have the support of established Christian churches, James wrote to them as a concerned leader, to encourage them in their faith during those difficult times.

James doesn’t say if trouble comes your way but when it does. He assumes that we, will have troubles and that it is possible to profit from them. The point is not to pretend to be happy when we face pain but to have a positive outlook (“consider it an opportunity for great joy”) because of what troubles can produce in our life. James tells us to turn our hardships into times of learning. Tough times can teach us perseverance (also called patience and steadfastness), see Romans 2:7; 5:3-5; 8:24, 25; 2Cor. 6:3-7; 2Peter 1:2-9.  

Here is our first challenge as we go forward as a human I believe we will first think that things are not right and attempt to find natural remedies. Instead of looking at them from a spiritual perspective and see them as positive learning situations even after having the prior knowledge they were going to occur. One thing I have learned our Father will never give us more than we can handle if we keep our eyes on Him.  Matthew Henry (1662 -1774) continues: We can’t really know the depth of our character until we see how we react under pressure. It is easy to be kind to others when everything is going well, “but can we still be kind when others are mistreating us?” God wants to make us mature and complete, not keep us from all pain. Instead of complaining about our struggles, we should see them as opportunities for growth. Thank God for promising to be with you through rough times. Ask him to help you solve your problems or to give you the strength to endure them. Then be patient. God will not leave you alone with your problems, he will stay close and help you grow.  

Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God’s love, and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last. Let us take care, in times of trial, that patience, and not passion, is set to work in us: whatever is said or done, let patience have the saying and doing of it. When the work of patience is complete, it will furnish all that is necessary for our Christian race and warfare. We should not pray so much for the removal of affliction, as for wisdom to make the right use of it. And who does not want knowledge to guide him through trials, both in regulating his own spirit and soul in managing his affairs? Here is something in answer to every discouraging turn of the mind, when we go to God under a sense of our own weakness and folly. If, after all, any should say, This may be the case with some, but I fear I shall not succeed, the promise is, To any that asketh, it shall be given.

A mind that has single and prevailing regard to its spiritual and eternal interest, and that keeps steady in its purposes for God, will grow wise by afflictions, will continue fervent in devotion, and rise above trials and oppositions. When our faith and spirits rise and fall with second causes, there will be unsteadiness in our words and actions. 

This may not always expose men to contempt in the world, but such ways cannot please God. No condition of life is such as to hinder rejoicing in God. Those of low degree may rejoice if they are exalted to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom of God; and the rich may rejoice in humbling providences, that lead to a humble and lowly disposition of mind. Worldly wealth is a withering thing. Then, let him that is rich rejoice in the grace of God, which makes and keeps him humble; and in the trials and exercises which teach him to seek happiness in and from God, not from perishing enjoyments.

The wisdom we receive through patience and not passion has three distinct characteristics: (1). It is practical. The wisdom of God relates to life even during the most trying times. It is not wisdom isolated from suffering and trials. Wisdom is the tool by which trials are overcome. An intelligent person may have profound ideas, but “a wise person puts profound insights” into action. Intelligence will allow someone to describe several reasons why the car broke down. The wise person chooses the “most likely cause” and proceeds to take action. (2). It is divine. God’s wisdom goes beyond common sense. Common Sense does not lead us to choose joy in the middle of trials. This wisdom begins with “respect for God,” leads to living by God’s direction, and results in the ability to tell right from wrong. (3). It is Yeshua like. Asking for wisdom is ultimately asking to be “like Yeshua.” The Bible identifies Yeshua as the “Wisdom of God” (1Cor. 1:24; 2:1-7).  

The commands of God and the dealings of his providence try men’s hearts and show the dispositions which prevail in them. But nothing sinful in the heart or conduct can be ascribed to God. He is not the author of the dross, though his fiery trial exposes it. Those who lay the blame of sin, either upon their constitution, or upon their condition in the world, or pretend they cannot keep from sinning, wrong God as if he were the author of sin. Afflictions, as sent by God, are designed to draw out our graces, but not our corruptions. The origin of evil and temptation is in our own hearts. Stop the beginnings of sin, or all the evils that follow must be wholly charged upon us. God has no pleasure in the death of men, as he has no hand in their sin; but both sin and misery are owing to themselves.

As the sun is the same in nature and influences, though the earth and clouds, often coming between, make it seem to us to vary, so God is unchangeable, and our changes and shadows are not from any changes or alterations in him. What the sun is in nature, God is in grace, providence, and glory; and infinitely more. 

We must believe not only in the existence of God but also in his loving care. This includes relying on God and expecting that he will hear and answer when we pray. We must put away our critical attitude when we come to him. God does not grant every thoughtless or selfish request. We must have confidence that God will align our desires with his purposes. 

A person with divided loyalty is not wholly convinced that God’s way is best, He treats God’s Word like any human advice and retains the option to disobey. He vacillates between allegiance to subjective feelings, the world’s ideas, and God’s commands. If your faith is new, weak, or struggling, remember that you can trust God. Then be loyal through committing yourself wholeheartedly to God.

If you have ever seen the constant rolling of huge waves at sea, you know how restless they are, subject to the forces of wind, gravity, and tide. Divided loyalty leaves a person as unsettled as the restless waves. If you want to stop being tossed about, rely on God to show you what is best for you. Ask him for wisdom, and trust that he will give it to you. Then your decisions will be sure and trustworthy. Whatever our social or economic situation, James challenges us to see beyond it to our eternal advantages. What we can have in Yeshua outweighs anything in this life. Knowing him gives us our high position, where we find our true dignity.

Temptation comes from evil desires inside us, not from God. It begins with an evil thought and becomes sin when we dwell on the idea and allow it to become an action. Like a snowball rolling downhill, sin grows more destructive the more we let it have its way. The best time to stop a temptation is before it is too strong or moving too fast to control.  

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

Yeshua our Lord as a teacher has through this article revealed, how to raise ourselves to a higher level of spiritual understanding. How to put our flesh its temptations and its weaknesses under control. Teaching us through our trials and tribulations how to understand and recognize as Yeshua did, when in turmoil He turned to His Father in heaven for His wisdom and in doing so was able to rise above his physical shortcomings. 

So now, I understand, to continue, as warriors and modern-day disciples, we must accept the lessons offered through our trials and tribulations of how to obtain and use “God’s wisdom.” I believe by subjecting us to these trials and tribulations Yeshua has shown how to elevate our walk above our physical weaknesses so while in the “Den of Wolves,” we will not through those human inadequacies suffer battle injuries spiritually.

Jesse Penn-Lewis in her book “WAR ON THE SAINTS”  on pgs 122 – 123 describes how those who are uninformed and entering into Spiritual battle can and most likely will suffer battle injuries. She explains what and how one of those injuries would take place as “EVIL SPIRITS SUBSTITUTE FOR SELF.” 

Ms. Penn-Lewis states: In like manner, evil spirits will not only endeavour to substitute their own workings in a man’s life in place of God, on the ground of the believer’s misconception of the real way of co-acting with God. But they will also seek to substitute their workings for all the mental faculties of the man, i.e., the mind, the reason, the memory, the imagination, the judgment. This is a counterfeit of self through substitution. The person thinks it is himself all the time. 

The following video is living proof of what Ms. Penn-Lewis is writing about. 

This substitution by evil spirits of themselves on the ground of the passive surrender to non-use of any part of the inner, or outer, the life of the believer, is the basis of deep deception and possession among the most “surrendered” children of God. The deception and possession were taking an entirely spiritual format first. Such as the man having an exaggerated sense of his importance in the Church, his “worldwide” ministry,” his lofty position of influence arriving out of his “divine commission,” his abnormal height of spirituality, and definite and almost unprecedented “experience.” Which makes him feel he has been placed far above other men. But a tremendous and inevitable fall awaits such a one. He ascends his pinnacle, pushed by the enemy, without any power whatsoever to control the inevitable descent. Which must follow when he is undeceived, a crash being the result, shaking the things that can be shaken.

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Lord hear our prayer as we kneel before your throne. We thank you, Father,, for all which you have bestowed upon us, patience, wisdom, perseverance, determination. Most of all Father we thank you for taking us through tribulations which have drawn us closer to you. Thank you, Lord, for showing us our weaknesses and filling us with understanding which elevates us through all your trials and tribulations. Thank you, Father, for teaching us to be joyous in all things, through your wisdom and patience. This we pray in Yeshua’s name Amen and Amen.  

Remember, these messages are given through a humble servant obedient to 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. In the name of Yeshua, we pray Amen and Amen.

Robert