TRUMPETER'S CALL

First published Nov. 2017

PREAMBLE by Robert  

We have witnessed through the Scriptures and testimonies of the Apostles the resurrection and Baptism of the Holy Spirit and now the working of the Holy Spirit following Pentecost of Peter’s sermon where 3000 were converted.

Here and now, the enemy is already at work bringing forward material, which is worldly candy to the human mind and flesh acting as a distraction for many. I wrote the following article in January 2017 and now believe it is most appropriate to describe how Satan will attempt to distract those who have the word and are about to receive the word.

https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/the-ultimate-distraction-is-it-worth-it/

We have witnessed the truth in action how God used evil to complete his plan of bringing salvation into the world through the wrongful crucifixion of his son  Yeshua. We are now about to see how wickedness will attempt to stop God’s army of modern-day disciples from spreading the truth with distractions, lies and even in some cases, physical violence. To preface this statement. I went to Romans 1:21-23, citing Paul’s warning and am quoting commentary from Matthew Henry (1662-1774). v.21 Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful but became vain in their imaginations and their foolish heart was darkened. v.22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools V.23 and changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things. Matthew Henry (1662-1774) What discoveries they had: That which may be known of God is manifest, en autois–among them, that is, there were some even among them that had the knowledge of God, were convinced of the existence of one supreme Numen. The philosophy of Pythagoras, Plato, and the Stoics, discovered a great deal of the knowledge of God, as appears by an abundance of testimonies. That which may be known, which implies that there is a great deal that may not be known. 

This is a warning for those who might think they are enhancing their personal knowledge-seeking information from a movement known as Gaia, which, if you preview their movement, you will realize it falls right into these scriptures and commentary.

However, we have a free will to choose our path to eternity, but sometimes some temptations cause us to deviate from our path by what I call “brain candy.” Which are distractions and are described in the above scripture and commentary. Make your choices wisely as they will affect your eternity and which path you will follow. Remember, Satan uses our curiosity to cause us to stumble.  I’m placing a huge sign saying major sinkhole ahead take care. Your choice to heed or go around and proceed note you have been warned. The Trumpet has sounded “Amen.”

I say to all, Joel’s warning is a genuine warning for us today and is being put in place by Satan’s minions who are appearing as worldly-wise individuals. Bringing you mundane questions and false teachings to fill your minds with gratifying bits of information. Sort of like an appetizer teasing you into desiring more worldly wonders and knowledge. Ultimately drawing you away from God’s truth, love and protection, you need to ask, is it worth it?

In the book of Joel, “The prophet Joel” describes how an attack will take place. First, as a palmerworm, then locust then cankerworm and finally the Caterpillar. Each will destroy what the first had left behind. He says For a nation is come up upon my land, strong and without number, whose teeth are the teeth of a lion, and he hath the cheek teeth of a great lion.  But in reality, what he was warning about was a human invasion. Followers of Yeshua, we are in a spiritual war that has actively manifested into a physical conflict. I am here asking all who read this to note what occurred in Europe in 2015 the mass invasion of so-called immigrants Joel predicted, no one heeded, and they were eagerly welcomed by nieve citizens. We are seeing the results now of how Europe is being devastated, their culture and identity being destroyed internally. These were the palmerworm.

Individual countries have lost control of their government and police forces.  There is more devastation to come as the next wave is to appear from within and destroy the infrastructure of these countries through changing the laws by which each country is governed by. 

        The enemy knows he cannot continue this influx to the western continent, so they are conducting a different buildup in Canada through its deluded leader 

Justin Trudeau is seen here in a mosque praying to Allah as a Muslim. 

What does this have to do with our spiritual journey forward? Are God’s people not protected as we proceed in our missions?

Yes, we are if we remain walking within God’s laws and draw closer to Yeshua and his teachings through the Holy Spirit. What I am warning about has two sides to it first, the enemy is going to distract then destroy the lifestyle many have become accustomed too. If you recall Joel warned us in Joel 1:8-13, Matthew Henry commented as follows: All who labour for the meat which perishes, will, sooner or later, be ashamed of their labour. Those that place their happiness in the delights of sense, when deprived of them, or disturbed in the enjoyment, lose their joy. Whereas spiritual pleasure then flourishes more than ever. See what perishing, uncertain things our creature-comforts are. See how we need to live in continued dependence upon God and his providence. See what ruinous work sin makes. As far as poverty occasions, the decay of deity of piety, and starves the cause of religion among people, it is a very severe judgment. But how blessed are the awakening judgments of God, in rousing his people and calling home the heart to Yeshua, and his salvation?

“The other is a warning to all who walk in peace not to become complacent in that walk as we are being shown severe turmoil and in some cases, destruction just lies ahead without warning, so we need to be aware and prepared for it.  The “Trumpet” has been sounded. It is now your choice which path you follow.” 

Remember, my position with Yeshua is that of a “Watchmen,” and it is my calling to bring warnings of future events that might put Yeshua’s children in peril. This is my anointing From Ezekiel 33:1-7 v.1 Again the word of the Lord came upon me, saying v2. Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them. When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the nation take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman. v3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blows the Trumpet and warns the people; v.4 Then whosoever heareth the sound of the Trumpet and taketh not warning. If the sword comes and takes him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. v.5 He heard the sound of the Trumpet, and received not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul. 

So, in conclusion to my preamble, what it boils down to is the “Trumpet” has been sounded and the warning of future events given. Whether you believe and act on, it is up to you. This notice is given to all to hear. However, it also has some very pertinent information for the modern-day disciples. 

This morning in a prolonged meditation, the Holy Spirit lead me to Proverbs 22:1-5 A GOOD name is preferable to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. v2.the rich and poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all. v3. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. v4. By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honour and life. v5.Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. v6. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. v7. The rich ruleth over the poor and the borrower is a servant to the lender.
Take heed to remember your choice of which path you follow is in your hands now. Once you go forward when you’re looking back at the events as they have unfolded, check your thoughts as it was your decision based on the information you had at the time. God’s blessings.

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father, we thank thee for all the assistance you have provided as well as the warning of events to come. We ask for all to be strengthened and protected according to your word. Thank you, Father, for your patience and the lead time you have given all plus the wisdom to your disciples in preparation to go forward. We ask Father for you to strengthen them and protect them from any and all forms of evil. Lord, we know many will rebuke your soldiers and their word, and there will be those who will try to deceive them. We ask you to fill their hearts and minds with your wisdom to discern those who are deceivers. We pray for their interior mirrors to be polished so your light will penetrate the dark shroud, which covers this world today. Give them the words Father to draw those still deceived and lost to break down their barriers. This we pray in the name of Yeshua. Amen 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

In my preamble, I stated my position, which I have sounded the Trumpet as a warning. I ask all to check the facts shown, I pray you will discern what the prophet Joel warned the Israelites about which came true and is being repeated today as a warning to Yeshua’s current followers who will find it already in action around the world.

The following is for Yeshua’s brethren receiving his teachings through the Holy Spirit. I am going to relate commentary from the KJV bible authors unknown. We will hear the Apostle Paul’s instructions in Romans 14:19-23 Many desire for peace, and talk loudly for it, who do not follow the things that make for peace. Meekness, humility, self-denial, and love, prepare for peace. We cannot edify one another while quarreling and contending. Many for meat and drink, destroy the work of God in themselves. Nothing more destroys the soul than pampering and pleasing the flesh, and fulfilling the lusts of it. So others are hurt, by wilful offence given.  Lawful things may be done unlawfully by giving offence to brethren. This takes in all indifferent things, whereby a brother is drawn into sin or trouble, or have his graces, his comforts, or his resolutions weakened. Hast thou faith? It is meant of knowledge and clearness as to our Christian liberty. Enjoy the convenience of it, but do not trouble others by wrong use of it. 

I was then lead to 2Peter 1:1-4 and shown to share these exhortations v2. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God and of Yeshua, our Lord. v3. According to his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. v4 Whereby is given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

We find further information coming from Matthew Henry (1662-1774) as he describes who the people are Peter’s epistle is written to. They are described in the former epistle as elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, and here as having obtained precious faith in our Lord Yeshua. 

For the faith here mentioned is vastly different from the false doctrine of the heretic, and the feigned hope of the hypocrite, and the fruitless faith of the formal professor, how orthodox soever he is. It is the faith of God’s elect (Titus 1:1), wrought by the Spirit of God in effectual calling. True faith is very excellent and of very great use and advantage to those who have it. 

The Just lives by faith, a truly divine spiritual life; faith procures all the necessary supports and comforts of this excellent life; faith goes to Yeshua and buys the wine and milk (Isaiah 55:1), which are the proper nourishment of the new creature. Faith acquires and brings home the tried gold, the heavenly treasure that enriches. Faith takes and puts on the white raiment, the royal robes that clothe and adorn (Rev.2:18) 

Faith is alike precious in the private believer and in the apostle. It produces the same precious effects in the one and in the other. Faith unites the weak believer to Yeshua as really as it does the strong one and purifies the heart of one as truly as of another. And every sincere believer is by faith-justified in the sight of God, and that from all sins (Acts 13:39). 

Faith, in whomsoever it exists, takes hold of the same precious Saviour and applies the same precious promises. This precious faith is obtained from God. Faith is the gift of God, wrought by the Spirit, who raised up Yeshua from the dead. 

The preciousness of faith, as well as our obtaining it, is through the righteousness of Yeshua. The satisfactory meritorious righteousness and obedience of Yeshua give faith all its value and preciousness. And the righteousness of such a person cannot but be of infinite value to those who by faith receive it. 

So we have been given the answer to the warning Joel spoke about coveting the worldly pleasures we have become accustomed to. Raise your faith to learn how precious it is to you,  know where it is coming from, know that it will sustain you through troubled times. Let go of your worldly beliefs that Silver and Gold is going to comfort and provide for you during the turmoil ahead, it won’t you can’t spend what you don’t have. Remember, all is going to be stripped, including our comforts and that which we trust was going to comfort us.  And finally, the Caterpillar. 

CLOSING STATEMENT by Robert 

We have been forwarned and given time to get our spiritual house to assess our walk, but more than anything, time to make a choice, which is more precious than anything. God has seen fit to demonstrate His patience, allow us time to gather information, discern it and use it to make a choice that will affect our walk as we approach passing into eternal life. Brothers and sisters, I believe we should not take any of this for granted and think we have tons of time because we don’t be wise to gather your info discern and move forward.
Begin practicing living with faith experience. It becomes familiar with it, make it your walk. Truly and consciously letting go of what you believe is essential to your worldly and material comfort. Let go of the thoughts the things we think are essential to us, know in your heart if it goes it was only on loan anyway a momentary gift from God.

I am not suggesting to sell everything or jettison material things which bring us comfort and ease of life. What I am saying consciously become aware that our real comfort comes from our faith and who provided us with that faith. Know in your heart you will not grieve the loss of material nor fight to keep it, as it is just material. When this loss occurs, know you will see as a follower and true believer having precious faith be provided for more than abundantly as promised. 

The preciousness of faith, as well as our obtaining it, is through the righteousness of Yeshua. The satisfactory meritorious righteousness and obedience of Yeshua give faith all its value and preciousness. And the righteousness of such a person cannot but be of infinite value to those who by faith receive it. Again I say be very careful of your choice knowing the truth as there will be many who will try to deceive you.  

CLOSING PRAYER By Robert

The Holy Spirit lead me to Psalm 16:1-8 Preserve me O God: for in thee do I put my trust. V2. O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord my goodness extendeth not to thee. v3. But to saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all delight. v4. Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. v5. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup thou maintainest my lot. v6. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places, yea, I have a goodly heritage. v7. I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. V8. I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. This we pray in the name of Yeshua Amen.

For those who believe they are alone in life know this if you walk with our Father, he is with you all the time. You are never alone; you just need to call out to him and listen for his voice through the Holy Spirit. 

Take a moment to put life on pause, hear what is around you on a spiritual level, we are more than our fleshly body, remember we were formed in His likeness which is in the Spirit as he is, learn, to connect with God in the Spirit, which you are. The flesh is just a vessel housing our Spirit while we journey through this life. Be at peace, brothers and sisters in Yeshua.

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

John 19:15 “But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered we have no King but Caesar. 

PREAMBLE by Robert 

Our journey over these past months has, through following Yeshua’s footprints lead us to this point in history. We are about to relive that momentous day our Salvation and Grace was being offered because of Yeshua’s sacrifices for us. His real journey was just beginning to become the deity He was, his task which Yehwah had placed before him was completed, the doorway for his ascending was being opened right before those who were witnessing God bringing home His Son. Yeshua was in the first stages of re-entering Eternity to prepare a place in His Father’s house for us. As humans, we see the brutality put upon him, not recognizing it is for us, which Yeshua suffered all this day. John 19:28 After this Yeshua knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith “I thirst.” v29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar, and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. V30. When Yeshua, therefore, had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up the ghost. 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert 

Heavenly Father rain unto all spiritually following in your Son’s footprints, knowledge of the profound sacrifices Yeshua made for all. Place in our hearts and memories your love so we may know deep compassion and discernment. Not to mourn but to fully comprehend your gift of life and Eternity offered and the dear price paid. Bring to us Father knowledge that we might share this love and compassion to others as we go forward in your name, casting our nets or preaching about your gift of life and Eternity. Place unto us a spirit of compassion humility, gentleness caring, peacefulness and the desire to do goodwill to all men. In all of this, as obedient servants, we will know the pain and price already paid and offer your love freely with love, knowledge, and faith. Finally, raise our will, faith and hope,  so we can stand against all forms of darkness and evil even unto death. I pray in your name Yeshua.   Amen and Amen

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert 

So here we are some 2000 years plus following in his footprints, perhaps taking the sacrifice a little bit for granted or maybe really not fully understanding. Whatever the case, I am referring you back to the Junction where we were making an informed decision about the level of our walk and the depth of our faith. Where the Lord through the Holy Spirit brought me to John 19:1-15 to remind us what took place that day, so we will not during our renewed journey, forget how precious our gifts are. How vital our work in Yeshua’s name today is to those still trapped in the snares and wiles of Satan. We talk about the sacrifices Yeshua made while walking with us. However, time and the fact we did not witness the Crucifixion, we may tend to take some of it for granted or perhaps not see it as severe as we should. This is not to question our faith or walk. I believe Yeshua wants us to have a historical look at what transpired that day. Perhaps as described, we spiritually feel the lashes, the slaps, the humiliation, the thorny crown being pressed into our heads, the degradation of being stripped naked, and finally knowing we have not done anything wrong to our final demise Crucifixion.  In case you have forgotten, I warned you all about following in Yeshua’s footprints where it was going to lead us.

Well, here we are, and I hope you took the time to choose how you were going to serve and measured the depth of your faith and the strength of your will. The following is probably going to be the most heart wrenching spiritual experience you may ever encounter. However, I encourage you to draw from the thickest part of your being the endurance to complete this part of the journey, as the rewards at the end will be phenomenal. Now I am asking you to use your imagination during this section of the article while Yeshua’s trial and eventual demise are described. If this part is too graphic at any time, please skip forward. However, I pray you will endure.  I believe we are to experience as much as possible, which in the end will deepen our understanding and ability to share God’s love as well as our own. 

Please remember to use your imagination to bring the words the Apostle John gives us in John 19:1-15 to life so we might feel the event as it transpires. v.1) Then Pilate, therefore, took Yeshua, and scouraged him, v.2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe. v.3) And said Hail, King of the Jews! And they smote him with their hands. 

I am bringing in Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) who, in commentary details, the depth of a Roman scourging The Roman scourgings were ordinarily very severe, not limited, as among the Jews, to Forty stripes yet this pain and shame Yeshua submitted to for our sakes. 

Some are going to ask why I included the following information as it describes the brutality of scourging, so I am warning some of the explanations being shared are shocking disgusting and could provoke revolt and nausea. But I believe necessary for us to fully comprehend the depth of the suffering Yeshua submitted to. It is easy to say he was scourged, but to fully understand the extent of his suffering, we need to know what it physically means to grasp the full significance of his sacrifice. So we might fully acknowledge without a question how precious Yeshua’s sacrifice was and never from this point on ever take it for granted or become complacent in our walk. 

To fully understand the severity of this scourging, I did some research on the type of whip used during Yeshua’s Crucifixion. 

THE STYLE OF WHIP USED ON YESHUA DURING THE FLOGGING.

 The Romans called it The Flagrum. It was a whip with a short handle and generally with long thongs, each weighted at some distance from their extremity with lead balls or mutton bones. In action, the straps cut the skin, while the balls or bones created deep contusions. The result was significant hemorrhage and a considerable weakening of the vital resistance of the victims. In Compensation, if one may call it that, this weakening shortened their agony on the cross. As Matthew Henry (1662-1774) pointed out, “there were no limits to the number of strokes ministered. The research stated that upon examining the Shroud, approximately 100 or more strokes were administered to Yeshua.“ This was evidenced by the fact he could not in his weakened state finish carrying his cross. 

“THE STYLE OF THORNS WHICH SHAPED THE CROWN PLACED ON YESHUA’S HEAD”

Pilate turned Yeshua over to his soldiers, to be ridiculed and made sport with as a fool (John 19:23). The soldiers, who were the governor’s lifeguard, put a crown of thorns upon his head such a crown they thought fittest for such a king. They put on him a purple robe, some old threadbare coat of that colour, which they considered good enough to be the badge of his royalty and they complimented him with, Hail king of the Jews (like people like King), and they smote him with their hands. Keep, in mind, these were seasoned warriors who were striking Yeshua with their hands strengthened through battle preparation.  

John Gill (1697 – 1774) describes what came next “Then came Yeshua forth out of the judgment hall, or place where he had been scourged. As soon as Pilate had said these words: wearing the thorny crown, and blood running down from thence, and his face and eyes swollen with the blows he had received from their closed fists, and all besmeared with his own blood and the soldier’s spittle. His body appears to be almost of the same colour with the purple or scarlet robe, through the stripes and lashes he had received, when that was thrown back. 

This image is a makeup created with information provided from the Shroud, it shows the depth of brutality ministered to Yeshua during the scourging.  

And Pilate saith unto them, behold the man, not their King, that would have provoked them. Though he did say so afterward when he found he could not prevail upon them to agree to his release, the man, to move their compassion, signifying, that he was a man as they were. And that they ought to use him as such, and treat him with humanity and pity. That he was a poor despicable man, as the condition, he was revealed, and that it was a weak thing in them to fear anything concerning any change of, or influence in civil government from one that made such a figure. Therefore should be satisfied with what had been done to him and dismiss him. 

John Gill 1697 -1771) relates the true feelings of the prosecutors, “instead of being pacified, they were but the more exasperated. (John 19:6-7). The chief priests, who headed the mob, “cried out” with fury and indignation, and their officers or servants, who must say as they said joined with them in crying, Crucify him crucify him.  The check Pilate gave to their fury, still insisting upon the prisoner’s innocence. “Take you him and crucify him, for I find no fault in him.” This was not permission to do it, as appears from the reason he gives, in which the innocence of Yeshua is again asserted, nor did the Jews take it in this light, as is evident from their reply.

The Jews answered him, finding they could make nothing of the charge of sedition against him, and that Pilate could not be prevailed upon to condemn him to death upon that score. They try another method and charge him with blasphemy. We have a law, meaning the law of Moses, which they had received by his hands from God. And by our constitution, he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. 

 “This is the turning point where Pilate begins to conceive a plan to free Yeshua because with this new charge, he became fearful, and in doing so, made himself vulnerable to the Jews. His fear was on account of his wife’s message, and partly upon a conviction of the innocence of Yeshua. As well it was a well-known fact when the Romans conquered a nation, they scorned the leaders, however, respected their gods. He knew little of their law and could not understand the meaning of it. If he didn’t pay attention, it could cause more tumult since they were already very clamorous and noisy.”  

When Pilate, therefore, heard that saying he was the more afraid. And went again into the judgment hall, taking Yeshua along with him to interrogate him alone upon this head. And saith unto Yeshua “whence art thou? But Yeshua gave him no answer, for his question was frivolous and deserved none. Since Yeshua was come to die for the salvation of his people, it was not proper, he should say anything that might be a means of hindering it. Then saith Pilate unto him being angry with him, resenting his silence, and looking upon it as a contempt of him. “Speakest thou not unto me?” “Knowest thou not that I have the power to crucify thee, the power to release thee?” 

Yeshua answered, “thou couldst have no power at all against me, except it was given thee from above.” Power was given to Pilate from heaven against him, not for any evil he himself had committed, or merely to gratify the envy and malice of the Jews. But for the salvation of God’s elect, and for the glorifying of the divine perfections. “therefore, he that delivereth me unto thee, hath the greater sin.” All sins are not equal, the circumstances of things making an alteration, so that God’s decree concerning the delivery of his Son into the hands of sinful men, does not excuse the sin of the betrayers of him. And thenceforth Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying if thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend. Whosoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Caesar, returning to their former charge of sedition, finding that that of blasphemy had not its effect. 

It is here where the Jews sprung their trap on Pilate, taking him past the fear of Yeshua’s deity and replacing it with his fear of nonservice to Caesar. 

When Pilate, therefore, heard that saying that a freeing of Yeshua would show unfriendliness to Caesar. And gave very broad hints. They would accuse him to Caesar of treachery and unfaithfulness in letting go of a man that made pretensions to be a king in his territories. And know well the jealousies and suspicions of Tiberius, and fearing lest it would turn to his own disrepute and disadvantage, immediately brought Yeshua forth to pass sentence on him. Pilate sat down in the judgment seat for that purpose. In the place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the Passover and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King, But they cried out, Away with him, away with him. They were impatient until he was ordered away for execution; therefore, they say, “Crucify him.” Pilate saith unto them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered we have no king but Caesar. 

Pilate hoped to release Yeshua via a Roman custom which was used at each feast in the year at the Passover, every year on the day of Passover the governor was want to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. It was not a law, but a custom, peculiar to the Roman governor who either by order of Caesar or of himself, introduced such a tradition to get the favour of the people. For it was to them the release was made, and the person whom they pleased, being repeated annually for some time was expected by them, and at last, became necessary.  

John Gill (1697 – 1771) relates the following, And they had a notable prisoner called Barabbas, who Pilate had committed to prison. He was a thief, and a robber, and had been guilty of sedition, had made or joined with others in an insurrection, and committed murder in it. And so on more accounts than one was deserving of death.  

Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, “Whom will ye that I should release unto you Barabbas or Yeshua, which is called Christ?”  He puts it to them, whom they would choose to have released. His view was not to reproach Yeshua, by joining him with so wicked a man, but to save him. 

For Pilate knew that for envy they had delivered him, he saw in their countenance and by their charges against him, and by the whole of their conduct, that it was not out of any regard to Caesar or the Peace and tranquillity of the civic government.

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas to be released to them and destroy Yeshua. The governor answered and said unto them a second time, after some time had been allowed and taken up to consider the matter and which the chief priests and elders improved among the people against Yeshua. “Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you?” For as these two were proposed, one of them must be released, and it lay in the breast of the people to choose which they would: “they said Barabbas.” So that Yeshua was not only numbered among and reckoned with transgressors, but he was accounted worse than the worse of them, a seditious person, a robber, and a murderer were preferred before him. (Acts 3:14). 

Pilate was astonished at their choice. He could not have thought they would have asked the life of so vile a wretch that had been guilty of such capital crimes, crimes to be abhorred by all men. His scheme had failed to produce the freedom he so sought for Yeshua. 

Pilate saith unto them, what shall I do then with Yeshua, which is called Christ? “Surely, you would not have me put him to death, and that for no other reason but this, because he is called either by himself or others, Christ, or the Messiah, or the king of the Jews?” They all say unto him, “let him be crucified.”

Which was a Roman punishment, inflicted on the meanest and worst of men, like wicked servants, thieves, robbers, and cutthroats! So was not only a torturing and painful death but a very shameful and ignominious one, yea an accursed one. 

 And the governor said, “why, what evil hath he done?” He came into the world without sin, he did none in it, he knew no sin, nor could any be found in him, by Satan, nor his accusers, nor his judge. But they cried out the more saying, “let him be crucified.” When Pilate saw he could prevail nothing but rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands brfor3e the multitude, saying, ” I am innocent of the blood of this just person see ye to it.” Then answered all the people and said: “his blood be on us, and our children.” 

Then he released Barabbas unto them, And when he scourged Yeshua, he delivered him to be crucified. The soldiers of the governor took Yeshua into the common hall, and they stripped him and put on him a scarlet robe. This was an emblem of his being clothed as it were with our sins, which are as scarlet, and of his bloody sufferings in human nature. And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head and a reed (or cane) in his right hand. And they bowed the knee before him and mocked him saying, Hail King of the Jews. They spit upon him, and took the reed or cane and smote him on the head, whereby they drove the sharp points of the thorns into it which must give him inexpressible pain and torture. And after they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him and put his own raiment on him and lead him away to crucify him. 

Research shows that the distance from the city because no stoning or crucifixions were done in the city, was approximately six miles. This is why the Romans compelled Simon. 

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene a place in Libya, Simon, by naming him they forced to bear his cross. Which they did, not out of the kind will to Yeshua but fearing lest, through his faintness and weakness, he should die before he got to the place of execution. It may be observed from hence, that taking up the cross and following Christ, is disagreeable to flesh and blood: though the spirit may be willing, the flesh recoils none to care for it, or choose to bear it unless constrained to it.

And when they were come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull. They gave him vinegar to drink. It was a custom with the Jews vinegar mixed with gall, and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

And they crucified him and parted his garments casting lots. They stripped him of his clothes before they fixed him to the cross and crucified him naked. That is the soldiers; they laid the cross upon the ground and stretched Yeshua upon it. They extended his two arms as far as they could, to the traverse part of it, and nailed his hands unto it. His two feet they fixed by each other on a basis, in the body of the cross, through which they also drove nails and then raising it up, set it in the earth, and left him hanging on it till he expired. 

 CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

This has been the most life-altering article I have written as a humble servant of God. I honestly had throughout my life inklings about the depth of suffering Yeshua went through; however, I never fully understood what that represented for me as an individual. I had always considered it yes for me as a follower but had never personalized it enough to actually comprehend the depth of love Yeshua felt for me. Not everyone else just me not saying he didn’t feel or do the same for others as I know and understand he did it for all. This article for me put everything into perspective, so it becomes easier to recognize how little I truly know about suffering or genuinely sacrificing not only in my life but for those who are a part of my journey to life and Eternity. 

I commented to my wife (Bunnie Marie) that I’m just a few weeks away from 72 and how beautiful it is to be doing the Lord’s work. Not just feeling His blessings but actually living them. Experiencing the joys of submission and comfort of support and love flowing into our lives. Knowing we will never be without love and caring, I realized there is no other need once you accept we have no power only that which our Father in heaven bestows on us when we actually need it. Did you think he was just talking to Pilate and telling him he has no power it was only in his head until God brings you yours? As the article unfolded before me, I recognized there was so much I could learn so much Yeshua was teaching me about my walk how much there was missing. I could see in his silence Yeshua was actually speaking out to us on a spiritual level. His actions were pearls of strength for us. We just needed to stop and take the time to learn and decipher. He was demonstrating what it means to do God’s will even knowing that our hour has come, Yeshua demonstrated we need to submit to God’s will saying “Not as I will, but as thou wilt” recognizing we need to seek the knowledge of what God’s will is for us and silently commit ourselves to it. We must not by our silence throw away our lives because we are not lords over our lives, As Yeshua was of his nor can we know as he did when our hour has come. But we must learn, not to render railing for railing (1Peter2:23). I learned to decipher all questions and recognize the person asking if they are worthy to ask the question, and if it’s frivolous, know they deserve no answer. I found in spite of how strong or intelligent or influential, I believe I am I hold nothing if it is not from above. All things of this world depend on above, and when they agree above first, they agree below and that “there is no power below until that power is given from above.” I learned to use this example when dealing with Pilate Yeshua used this wisdom when Pilate was impertinent he was silent (answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him) But saw it fit to answer him when he was imperious you answer a fool according to his folly lest he be wise in his own conceit. In my opening statement, I related there were many benefits and treasures to be found here in the conclusion I just described a few I have seen, and there are much more as you research and learn who Yeshua was and is today.  

God’s Blessings 

Robert

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert 

Heavenly Father bring us to the river, which bringeth forth fruit that we may partake of its sustenance and be filled spiritually with nurturing and wisdom. Thank you, Lord, for your sacrifices so we all may have an opportunity to walk the narrow path to life and Eternity. Praise be unto you, Father, for all things in this world which you have created. Thank you, Father, for all increases we have received and will receive as we continue on our journey. Amen and Amen in Yeshua’s name. 

Today I stand before you all humbled and grateful for all I have received doing this article. I know our Father gives us a tender heart when we come to him through faith and walk under his grace. If it is possible, I believe mine has been further tenderized. May you all go in Peace and under God’s care. Robert 

Psalm 1:1-3 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in season; his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

“GOD’S SPEED TO ALL.”

PREAMBLE by Robert  

I believe God brought us to this point to recognize where and when our journey began under Salvation and Grace. We are to learn the significance of the process or manner of healing our life’s journey will expose us to as we progress through our physical life experience.  There must be a beginning to all things, and God’s work is no different and this day even though it is over 2000+ years we are about to spiritually witness what I believe was the first individual taken into Paradise under Salvation through Yeshua’s Grace by Yahweh’s initial decree through His love of mankind. Here we need to exercise our spiritual discernment apply our wisdom and recognize the fervor of God’s love for one individual. Yahweh enlightened this man’s understanding, wrought faith in him to believe in Yeshua and filled him with the courage to acknowledge Yeshua’s deity. 

In the book of Luke 23:32-43  it is witnessed two others were being crucified with Yeshua that day. Both spoke, one to the Lord berating him as the soldiers and crowd did, the other rebuked the thief saying “they deserved to be where they were, and this man did nothing amiss.”  And asked Yeshua “to remember him when he enters into thy kingdom.” Here right here without pomp and ceremony is when the first individual is taken by faith into Paradise through salvation and grace.  V43: “And Yeshua said unto him, Verily I say unto thee. Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”  

John Gill (1697 -1774) The instance of grace stands on record, not to cherish sloth, indolence, security, and presumption, but to encourage faith and hope insensible sinners, in their last moments, and prevent despair. 

No demonstrated ceremony just compassion for one who would acknowledge Yeshua’s deity through demonstrated faith and was blessed to be with him eternally. Surely a momentous moment for all as the starting point for our journey under Salvation had just been revealed, the action of Faith.

Our Lord declared to the world what had just begun and the world had no idea what door had just been opened. His declaration to his Father “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” was his plea to forgive those who had carried out this wickedness. However, I also believe it was a declaration that they did not realize the doorway to Salvation had been opened and the message, that it was available was about to begin. The time spent with his disciples training them to plant the seeds was about to become a reality that Yahweh’s love for all was about to spread throughout the world. 

Now I understand all the time spent with our Lord over the past months was a preparation for what is yet to come as was for the Apostles at that moment. Like the Apostles and disciples of old, we are about to realize what God’s plan is for the modern-day Disciples, Fishers of Men and Beacons of light.

We will experience the growth of our newborn Spirit as Yeshua fulfills his Father’s plan while our human body ages and slowly perishes and returns to its origin dust, throughout this journey. We will experience the power of God’s heavenly gifts bestowed upon those walking fervently in His love, teachings, compassion, and His Sons footsteps.

We will be a part of God’s modern-day movement to bring His children back into His flock, by again, making the true knowledge of Yeshua’s sacrifice, making Salvation and Grace available, to all as a doorway to an Eternal Life with God, one soul at a time. 

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 

Even while in the throes of death Yeshua cried out to his Father to forgive those, who, so wickedly desired his death. John Gill (1697 -1774) commentary explains the depth of Yeshua’s love and compassion and desire to do Yahweh’s will. “When he was crucified between the two thieves, and as he hung upon the cross, and while insulted and abused by all sorts of men, and put to the greatest pain and torture, he addressed himself to God his Father. The Arabic version reads “my father” who was so to him, not as he was a man. For as such he had no father; but as he was God, being a divine person, his beloved, and only begotten Son.

And this he uses, whilst a man, he is praying to him; partly to express his faith of relation to him; his confidence of being heard, and partly to set believers an example of praying, as he has directed saying “Our Father.” The petition put up by him is for forgiveness; which is with God, and with him only, and that for his enemies, his crucifiers. Not for those who sinned the sin unto death, the sin against the Holy Ghost, who knew him to be the Messiah, maliciously crucified him. For whom prayer is not to be made; but for those who were ignorantly concerned in it. Even for his own elect, whom the Father had given him out of the world, which was among his crucifiers; for those and not the world, he prays. And the fruit of this his prayer quickly appeared, in the conversion of three thousand of them under Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost, next following, in six weeks time. Though such might be his affection, as a man, in general, as to wish for, and desire, as such, was it consistent with the divine will, forgiveness for all of them, adding, “for they know not what they do.” or are doing. And they parted his raiment and cast lots: that is upon his vesture or seamless coat, and so fulfilled the prophecy in Psalm 22:18. 

We move forward and see that there was a disciple among the Sanhedrin who was an honourable man who objected to Yeshua’s crucifixion.  John Gill (1697 -1774) And behold, there was a man named Joseph a counsellor he was a good man, and just. The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them, he was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. This man went unto Pilate and begged the body of Yeshua, knowing he was dead, that he might bury it, and prevent it’s being inferred with the two malefactors, or abused by the mob. 

And he took it down from the cross with help from the others, having obtained leave from Pilate so to do; and wrapped it in linen as was the custom of the Jews in burying their dead. (Matthew 27:59). And laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in Stone; cut out of a rock; wherein never man before was put so that it could not be said it was another body, and not that of Yeshua’s that was raised from the dead. This circumstance serves to confirm the truth of his resurrection. And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. And the women also which came with him from Galilee followed after; Joseph, and those that were with him, when they carried the body of Yeshua, to bury it. And beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid, in what position, form, and order, and observed that it was only wrapped in linen, and not anointed or embalmed.  

In researching the customs of the Jews, I could see that God had put the sequence of the events together that particular actions were set aside. As the traditions would not allow them to be carried out as they would normally. The women returned to their homes to prepare the spices and ointments for the anointing. However, were prevented from doing so as it could not be done till the Sabbath was over, for it was forbidden to be done on a Sabbath day. 

Now on the first day of the week, Yeshua rose from the dead, and which was the third day of his death, and so verified the scriptures and his own predictions. 

 John Gill (1697 -1774) relates the following “Very early in the morning, just as the light began to spring, the day to dawn, and break; the first appearance of the morning; when it first started to dawn. When it was yet dark, this must be understood of the time when the women set out from the city or suburbs; for by that time they got to the sepulchre, it was at sunrise, (Mark 16:2) and shows their great love, zeal, and devotion for Yeshua. And great courage and fearlessness to go out of the city at such a time, without a man with them, and to a grave. 

This research is revealing a fact which I was not aware of, the number of women who had approached the Sepulcher that morning. I had always read there were only two or possibly three. To find there were multiple witnesses to the miracle makes it even more hermetic. 

“They came unto the Sepuchler where Yeshua was laid, that is the women who came with Yeshua from Galilee and who had observed where and how his body was interred. Bringing the spices which they had prepared on the Sabbath eve, to anoint the body, but were prevented because of the Sabbath. And sure others with them; that is other women, besides Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses, and Salome, and other Galilean women. There were other Jerusalem women or Bethany, it maybe Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus and of the parts adjacent, as reported in the Syriac, Arabic and Persic versions. 

My question then is how knowing the entrance was blocked by a huge boulder, did they think to move that rock to gain entry to the Sepulcher to anoint Yeshua’s body? 

And they found the stone rolled away from the Sepulcher. Which Joseph had laid there, the security of the body, and in the sight of these women, which gave them concern, as they went along, seeing they were all women, and who should roll away the stone for them. (Mark 16:3). But when they came to the Sepulcher to their great surprise, they found it rolled away. Which was done by an angel (Matthew 28:2) “and behold there was a great earthquake\: the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.”

And they entered in being invited, encouraged, and led on by the angel that sat upon the stone. For the Jews sepulchres were built large enough for persons to go into, (Mark 16:5). And found not the body of Yeshua as they expected, having seen him laid there, and had observed in what cave in the sepulchre, and in what form he was laid.

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

We now see the establishing of God’s promises and depth of His love for all being brought forward in the form of two angels who appear to the women in the form of men as witnesses of Yeshua’s resurrection. For by the mouth of two or three witnesses everything is established.  And it came to pass as they were much perplexed thereabout the body of Yeshua, and it’s being gone what should become of it, whiter it was removed, and by what means, and by whom. Whether by a friend or foe, for they had no thought, nor expectation of a resurrection. Behold two men stood by them in shining garments which were angels in the form of men, and as these were the first witnesses of Yeshua’s resurrection. John makes mention of two, as here, seen by Mary Magdalene, though in a different posture; they were sitting, one at the head, the other at the feet, where the body of Yeshua had laid. But when the rest of the women came, they had risen up, and stood close by them, on a sudden, at an unawares, being arrayed in white raiment, as white as snow, as a token of their purity and innocence, and as bringers of good tidings.   

And as they were afraid the women were of these angels these appearances and majestic forms. And bowed down their faces to the earth as not being able to bear the lustre of their countenances and garments they said unto them “why seek ye the living among the dead? “  

“He is not here but is risen, remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee. Saying, the son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified and on the third day rise again.” 

And they remembered his words and returned from the Sepulcher. Quickly immediately as soon as ever the angel had done speaking to them. They fled in great haste as persons frightened and amazed, with fear and reverence, on account of the vision they saw, and with joy at what was told them (Matthew 28:8). And said all these things, that the stone was rolled away from the sepulchre and they found not the body of Yeshua in it. That they had seen a vision of angels, who had told them, that Yeshua was risen, and put them in mind of some words of his spoken to the disciples in their hearing in Galilee unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 

Thus, the stage was set for the next round of events, which shortly would occur now that the eleven apostles and 70 disciples and as many others who were assembled together, possibly the 120 (Acts 1:15) had been informed. We know there was skepticism among them all of what these women were telling them, even though Yeshua had told them what would transpire. Peter and John though they did not believe the report ran to the Sepulcher to be satisfied how things were. When he stooped down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves without the body of Yeshua. Peter could see the body was not stolen, or taken away, for neither friends or foes would have taken the time to strip the body, but would have carried it away with the linen. Thus he left for John’s house in Jerusalem now wondering in himself at which was to come to pass, as he had no notion of resurrection. Then Yeshua joins two disciples who are on their way to Emmaus and converses with them as they journey not being aware of who he is. They only realize in whose presence they are when he blesses and breaks bread with them. “I wonder how many of us these days realize who is present in our daily journeys?”

These disciples rushed back to Jerusalem the same night and found the eleven gathered together without Thomas being present and them that were with them. They assembled in this manner for the sake of privacy and for fear of the Jews. As they entered the room the Apostles informed them:

“The Lord Has Risen“ 

In this statement, all the myths and false teachings and worldly customs should be shed from our minds as followers. The reality is Yeshua 2000+ years ago suffered was crucified buried and was resurrected to sit on the right hand of God. Salvation and Grace became obtainable gifts to all mankind because the Lord was resurrected and is recruiting modern-day disciples to again spread the truth afresh without any worldly attachments, myths, or traditional ceremonies.  For those walking in Yeshua’s footsteps, the gifts are on their way until then use your God-given discernment wisdom and precious faith to go forward until we receive God’s blessings. Recognize what Yeshua promised us in the following which is about to be bestowed upon His fervent followers those walking in His Footsteps and spiritually suffered His crucifixion and spiritually will witness to His resurrection that many may come to His truth and eternal life. 

John 14:12 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” 

“God’s Speed” 

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Bless us “Oh Lord” as your humble servants obediently walking in your Sons footsteps having spiritually followed him to the crucifixion and spiritually witness to your son’s resurrection. We pray “Oh Lord” for your wisdom discernment and knowledge to be upon us that we would be prepared to receive your heavenly gifts. We ask this in all humbleness and sincerity Father. This we pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen. 

Please remember these messages are being presented by a humble servant of Yeshua as a “Watchmen” merely sounding his Trumpet drawing your attention to the word our Lord has delivered as a warning. May you prosper and grow

Robert

PREAMBLE by Robert  

I believe God brought us to this point to recognize where and when our journey began under Salvation and Grace. We are to learn the significance of the process or manner of healing our life’s journey will expose us to as we progress through our physical life experience.  There must be a beginning to all things, and God’s work is no different and this day even though it is over 2000+ years we are about to spiritually witness what I believe was the first individual taken into Paradise under Salvation through Yeshua’s Grace by Yahweh’s initial decree through His love of mankind. Here we need to exercise our spiritual discernment apply our wisdom and recognize the fervor of God’s love for one individual. Yahweh enlightened this man’s understanding, wrought faith in him to believe in Yeshua and filled him with the courage to acknowledge Yeshua’s deity. 

In the book of Luke 23:32-43  it is witnessed two others were being crucified with Yeshua that day. Both spoke, one to the Lord berating him as the soldiers and crowd did, the other rebuked the thief saying “they deserved to be where they were, and this man did nothing amiss.”  And asked Yeshua “to remember him when he enters into thy kingdom.” Here right here without pomp and ceremony is when the first individual is taken by faith into Paradise through salvation and grace.  V43: “And Yeshua said unto him, Verily I say unto thee. Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”  

John Gill (1697 -1774) The instance of grace stands on record, not to cherish sloth, indolence, security, and presumption, but to encourage faith and hope insensible sinners, in their last moments, and prevent despair. 

No demonstrated ceremony just compassion for one who would acknowledge Yeshua’s deity through demonstrated faith and was blessed to be with him eternally. Surely a momentous moment for all as the starting point for our journey under Salvation had just been revealed, the action of Faith.

Our Lord declared to the world what had just begun and the world had no idea what door had just been opened. His declaration to his Father “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” was his plea to forgive those who had carried out this wickedness. However, I also believe it was a declaration that they did not realize the doorway to Salvation had been opened and the message, that it was available was about to begin. The time spent with his disciples training them to plant the seeds was about to become a reality that Yahweh’s love for all was about to spread throughout the world. 

Now I understand all the time spent with our Lord over the past months was a preparation for what is yet to come as was for the Apostles at that moment. Like the Apostles and disciples of old, we are about to realize what God’s plan is for the modern-day Disciples, Fishers of Men and Beacons of light.

We will experience the growth of our newborn Spirit as Yeshua fulfills his Father’s plan while our human body ages and slowly perishes and returns to its origin dust, throughout this journey. We will experience the power of God’s heavenly gifts bestowed upon those walking fervently in His love, teachings, compassion, and His Sons footsteps.

We will be a part of God’s modern-day movement to bring His children back into His flock, by again, making the true knowledge of Yeshua’s sacrifice, making Salvation and Grace available, to all as a doorway to an Eternal Life with God, one soul at a time. 

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 

Even while in the throes of death Yeshua cried out to his Father to forgive those, who, so wickedly desired his death. John Gill (1697 -1774) commentary explains the depth of Yeshua’s love and compassion and desire to do Yahweh’s will. “When he was crucified between the two thieves, and as he hung upon the cross, and while insulted and abused by all sorts of men, and put to the greatest pain and torture, he addressed himself to God his Father. The Arabic version reads “my father” who was so to him, not as he was a man. For as such he had no father; but as he was God, being a divine person, his beloved, and only begotten Son.

And this he uses, whilst a man, he is praying to him; partly to express his faith of relation to him; his confidence of being heard, and partly to set believers an example of praying, as he has directed saying “Our Father.” The petition put up by him is for forgiveness; which is with God, and with him only, and that for his enemies, his crucifiers. Not for those who sinned the sin unto death, the sin against the Holy Ghost, who knew him to be the Messiah, maliciously crucified him. For whom prayer is not to be made; but for those who were ignorantly concerned in it. Even for his own elect, whom the Father had given him out of the world, which was among his crucifiers; for those and not the world, he prays. And the fruit of this his prayer quickly appeared, in the conversion of three thousand of them under Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost, next following, in six weeks time. Though such might be his affection, as a man, in general, as to wish for, and desire, as such, was it consistent with the divine will, forgiveness for all of them, adding, “for they know not what they do.” or are doing. And they parted his raiment and cast lots: that is upon his vesture or seamless coat, and so fulfilled the prophecy in Psalm 22:18. 

We move forward and see that there was a disciple among the Sanhedrin who was an honourable man who objected to Yeshua’s crucifixion.  John Gill (1697 -1774) And behold, there was a man named Joseph a counsellor he was a good man, and just. The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them, he was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. This man went unto Pilate and begged the body of Yeshua, knowing he was dead, that he might bury it, and prevent it’s being inferred with the two malefactors, or abused by the mob. 

And he took it down from the cross with help from the others, having obtained leave from Pilate so to do; and wrapped it in linen as was the custom of the Jews in burying their dead. (Matthew 27:59). And laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in Stone; cut out of a rock; wherein never man before was put so that it could not be said it was another body, and not that of Yeshua’s that was raised from the dead. This circumstance serves to confirm the truth of his resurrection. And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. And the women also which came with him from Galilee followed after; Joseph, and those that were with him, when they carried the body of Yeshua, to bury it. And beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid, in what position, form, and order, and observed that it was only wrapped in linen, and not anointed or embalmed.  

In researching the customs of the Jews, I could see that God had put the sequence of the events together that particular actions were set aside. As the traditions would not allow them to be carried out as they would normally. The women returned to their homes to prepare the spices and ointments for the anointing. However, were prevented from doing so as it could not be done till the Sabbath was over, for it was forbidden to be done on a Sabbath day. 

Now on the first day of the week, Yeshua rose from the dead, and which was the third day of his death, and so verified the scriptures and his own predictions. 

 John Gill (1697 -1774) relates the following “Very early in the morning, just as the light began to spring, the day to dawn, and break; the first appearance of the morning; when it first started to dawn. When it was yet dark, this must be understood of the time when the women set out from the city or suburbs; for by that time they got to the sepulchre, it was at sunrise, (Mark 16:2) and shows their great love, zeal, and devotion for Yeshua. And great courage and fearlessness to go out of the city at such a time, without a man with them, and to a grave. 

This research is revealing a fact which I was not aware of, the number of women who had approached the Sepulcher that morning. I had always read there were only two or possibly three. To find there were multiple witnesses to the miracle makes it even more hermetic. 

“They came unto the Sepuchler where Yeshua was laid, that is the women who came with Yeshua from Galilee and who had observed where and how his body was interred. Bringing the spices which they had prepared on the Sabbath eve, to anoint the body, but were prevented because of the Sabbath. And sure others with them; that is other women, besides Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses, and Salome, and other Galilean women. There were other Jerusalem women or Bethany, it maybe Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus and of the parts adjacent, as reported in the Syriac, Arabic and Persic versions. 

My question then is how knowing the entrance was blocked by a huge boulder, did they think to move that rock to gain entry to the Sepulcher to anoint Yeshua’s body? 

And they found the stone rolled away from the Sepulcher. Which Joseph had laid there, the security of the body, and in the sight of these women, which gave them concern, as they went along, seeing they were all women, and who should roll away the stone for them. (Mark 16:3). But when they came to the Sepulcher to their great surprise, they found it rolled away. Which was done by an angel (Matthew 28:2) “and behold there was a great earthquake\: the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.”

And they entered in being invited, encouraged, and led on by the angel that sat upon the stone. For the Jews sepulchres were built large enough for persons to go into, (Mark 16:5). And found not the body of Yeshua as they expected, having seen him laid there, and had observed in what cave in the sepulchre, and in what form he was laid.

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

We now see the establishing of God’s promises and depth of His love for all being brought forward in the form of two angels who appear to the women in the form of men as witnesses of Yeshua’s resurrection. For by the mouth of two or three witnesses everything is established.  And it came to pass as they were much perplexed thereabout the body of Yeshua, and it’s being gone what should become of it, whiter it was removed, and by what means, and by whom. Whether by a friend or foe, for they had no thought, nor expectation of a resurrection. Behold two men stood by them in shining garments which were angels in the form of men, and as these were the first witnesses of Yeshua’s resurrection. John makes mention of two, as here, seen by Mary Magdalene, though in a different posture; they were sitting, one at the head, the other at the feet, where the body of Yeshua had laid. But when the rest of the women came, they had risen up, and stood close by them, on a sudden, at an unawares, being arrayed in white raiment, as white as snow, as a token of their purity and innocence, and as bringers of good tidings.   

And as they were afraid the women were of these angels these appearances and majestic forms. And bowed down their faces to the earth as not being able to bear the lustre of their countenances and garments they said unto them “why seek ye the living among the dead? “  

“He is not here but is risen, remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee. Saying, the son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified and on the third day rise again.” 

And they remembered his words and returned from the Sepulcher. Quickly immediately as soon as ever the angel had done speaking to them. They fled in great haste as persons frightened and amazed, with fear and reverence, on account of the vision they saw, and with joy at what was told them (Matthew 28:8). And said all these things, that the stone was rolled away from the sepulchre and they found not the body of Yeshua in it. That they had seen a vision of angels, who had told them, that Yeshua was risen, and put them in mind of some words of his spoken to the disciples in their hearing in Galilee unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 

Thus, the stage was set for the next round of events, which shortly would occur now that the eleven apostles and 70 disciples and as many others who were assembled together, possibly the 120 (Acts 1:15) had been informed. We know there was skepticism among them all of what these women were telling them, even though Yeshua had told them what would transpire. Peter and John though they did not believe the report ran to the Sepulcher to be satisfied how things were. When he stooped down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves without the body of Yeshua. Peter could see the body was not stolen, or taken away, for neither friends or foes would have taken the time to strip the body, but would have carried it away with the linen. Thus he left for John’s house in Jerusalem now wondering in himself at which was to come to pass, as he had no notion of resurrection. Then Yeshua joins two disciples who are on their way to Emmaus and converses with them as they journey not being aware of who he is. They only realize in whose presence they are when he blesses and breaks bread with them. “I wonder how many of us these days realize who is present in our daily journeys?”

These disciples rushed back to Jerusalem the same night and found the eleven gathered together without Thomas being present and them that were with them. They assembled in this manner for the sake of privacy and for fear of the Jews. As they entered the room the Apostles informed them:

“The Lord Has Risen“ 

In this statement, all the myths and false teachings and worldly customs should be shed from our minds as followers. The reality is Yeshua 2000+ years ago suffered was crucified buried and was resurrected to sit on the right hand of God. Salvation and Grace became obtainable gifts to all mankind because the Lord was resurrected and is recruiting modern-day disciples to again spread the truth afresh without any worldly attachments, myths, or traditional ceremonies.  For those walking in Yeshua’s footsteps, the gifts are on their way until then use your God-given discernment wisdom and precious faith to go forward until we receive God’s blessings. Recognize what Yeshua promised us in the following which is about to be bestowed upon His fervent followers those walking in His Footsteps and spiritually suffered His crucifixion and spiritually will witness to His resurrection that many may come to His truth and eternal life. 

John 14:12 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” 

“God’s Speed” 

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Bless us “Oh Lord” as your humble servants obediently walking in your Sons footsteps having spiritually followed him to the crucifixion and spiritually witness to your son’s resurrection. We pray “Oh Lord” for your wisdom discernment and knowledge to be upon us that we would be prepared to receive your heavenly gifts. We ask this in all humbleness and sincerity Father. This we pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen. 

Please remember these messages are being presented by a humble servant of Yeshua as a “Watchmen” merely sounding his Trumpet drawing your attention to the word our Lord has delivered as a warning. May you prosper and grow

Robert

This article was first published on July 15, 2019, I am reposting as it contains the knowledge to gain freedom from the blight (Corona 19) which covers the world today. 

Children of Yeshua it has been a while since the Father has through the Holy Spirit brought His words upon me. We find ourselves in a mixed-up world having North Korea aggressively threatening war, parts of the Middle East in full rebellion and several Islamic sects causing worldly Terrorism. There is unrest and division in North America as we have a weak leader in Canada and a strong President in the USA. There are Riots in parts of South America and generally unrest fear and uncertainty throughout the world an uneasiness not understood but recognized. Turmoil covers the world as a viral pandemic (Corona19) holding the world’s population as prisoners of fear.  

We hear daily of Christians being martyred by Isis bombings as acts of Terrorism in several different parts of the world. It has become apparent why our Father Yahweh has been calling His children back to His word and teachings, calling us out of the Worldly religious systems and their mediocre teachings. Movements are permeating the worldly assemblies, and our society is sliding into evil through many delusions and precepts. I am sorrowed and troubled that so many our Father has and is now calling out to as Matthew Henry put it are “Enemies of the Gospel” in his commentary of Apostle Paul in Romans 9:1. As did Paul state to the Gentiles “I state the truth in Christ” so am I relating to all who will read this warning which was given to me by the “Holy Spirit”.   

I now understand why my complete apprehension, great sorrow, and heaviness which has been filling me spiritually and emotionally these past months while I prayed and meditated on the content of this message and how to deliver it. 

This message has come to me over the past months in parts to be discerned and shared to all, some who may not be prepared to hear the “Trumpeter’s Call.” Who are God’s children? How do we receive the “blessing of Abraham”? Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us: Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree Gal.3:13 so we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

For after Faith comes, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by Faith in Yeshua. Gal.3:25-26. Please, I see as the Apostle did in Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female, for ye are all one in Yeshua as the image of His Father an eternal spirit. 

Knowing there are unbelievers among many who have received the Spirit of Christ through faith recognized the blessings of Abraham and now know of God’s covenants and His Laws. Greetings to all and to all I offer this prayer before you embark on this journey.

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father I come before you in humility thanking you for the words you have inspired me to share with your children. I ask Father you rain discernment unto all so they may know understand and share what they have gleaned from your warning. I pray you will fill their spirit with determination and fervour to stand against whatever evil presents itself. I further pray Father you will send the Holy Spirit to nurture and strengthen their minds that it might reflect your light into this dark world as a Beacon. Through the discernment bring knowledge for sharing as those who are drawn to their light may come to you through that experience and example. I pray, this Father in your name and in the name of Yeshua  Amen and Amen.

“THE SOUNDING OF THE TRUMPET”

The message begins with an earnest question many will not desire to hear or discern once heard. Because of the times, we now live in, what our Father is revealing will bring a deeper understanding of the need for a firm, solid foundation to stand on.

Our World is being enveloped in a translucent cloud dimming our daily light making surroundings not as brilliant and within the cloud our times very perilous both physically and spiritually. Yeshua has made several attempts to warn His children of impending doom many have ignored each. There is talk in the Christian world, as we know it in the Western Hemisphere. God has something big coming for all believers and unbelievers.

Yet there is little change in the walks of many who believe they are following the teachings of Yeshua. If this sounds Judgmental it is, and it is meant to be, if you are offended by it then perhaps you need to take a closer look at your walk. Ask yourself how much complacency has crept into it? How much overconfidence and swagger has become your daily walk. Ask this question “Am I following Yeshua for Him or for me?” Am I an example drawing others to Yeshua or to my walk as I go forward?

Yahweh through the Holy Spirit revealed I need to place the following question before His children. However, before I do, I wish to set the stage for all to know why this issue is being brought forward. I was shown in the book of 1Kings and in those verses the life of the Prophet Elijah, “one of the greatest Prophets in Scripture.” Elijah’s walk and obedience drew him so close to God “he did not die” “he was raised into heaven by a whirlwind.”

Why is this so important for today’s children of God, what significance does it have to us? Once you gain the question posed for all to see and discern you will hopefully understand. 

Yahewa’s past calls to His Children “come back to His teachings, to get out of the worldly walks and churches” have gone unheard and unheeded. This is where what I am about to relate is going to challenge many and call upon their ability to discern how the previous messages and worldly events were connected for God’s children to know it was He calling out to them through those events.

In 1Kings we are shown Ahab and Jezebel were persecuting God’s Prophets in the name of Baal. How does this correlate to our modern times? I am asking all to use their discernment of our times recognize in comparison believers in Yahewa, and Yeshua are similarly being sought out and persecuted in the name of the modern-day Baal. Who presents several different forms of worship for his followers to worship. One is in the name of The Goddess Gaia Mother of the World. This movement is using Islam and environmentalism among many other platforms for the masses to fall under its doctrines and delusions. Yahweh through the Holy Spirit has instructed to specifically focus on a particular sector of this movement as its deceptions have captured the minds and souls of multitudes of Yeshua’s followers.

The subtlety of this movement is what makes it so appealing to all who are caught up in its Delusions. The deception appears as a warning of impending doom. It is based on supposed scientific information. Once those within the delusion surrounding the GAIA movement; precisely the illusion of Global Warming (now referred to as Climate Change) are revealed and understood the warning of the message will be revealed. 

The Lord Yeshua is making an appeal to His children however it is in a different manner He is asking all non-believer and believers to make a choice of who they are going to follow. (THE MESSAGE) In 1Kings 18;21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow Him: but if Baal,  follow him. And the people answered him not a word. 

Here is where I must bring in the comparison because what I just wrote in the previous paragraph is the question being asked of you and all of those who would read this warning, believer or non-believer. 

We are being requested to measure our walk know who we are following and make a choice one or the other there is no middle ground it is either Yeshua or Gaia Mother of The World the modern-day Baal disguised as Global Warming or Climate Change. So looking at what Elijah gave to the people of his time, it becomes apparent Yeshua is looking for a firm decision on who it is we are going to follow Yeshua or Baal and be fervently committed to that choice. There is no middle you cannot sit on the fence or walk-in both it is time for a faithful walk. 

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The warning relates if with Yeshua we must follow God’s will, God’s laws, without exception without adding humanism to them. It is humanism that has drawn multitudes into error and delusions.

The belief that we can stand before God and argue to alter the consequences of His laws through human compassion for the souls of those who choose to live outside of those laws is now in question. Many refer to how Abraham stood before God and pleaded to save Sodom and Gomorrah as their secular argument slanted to their compassionate pleas. As Abraham spoke, God said if you can find ten righteous among them, I will spare them all, we know the consequences of that appeal.

This warning shows how important we need to take this advice and decide where we stand within God’s laws and measure our walk within those laws. Understand God’s laws are for eternity and the consequences meted out for breaking those laws is no different today than it was in the beginning.  

Yes, God is a Loving God but He is also a Chaise God and as a Loving God now warning us to, in the days ahead, know His laws and walk within those laws only, lest we fall into the chastening, which is ahead for those following Baal. 

In His teachings, Matt 7:13 we are shown where we need to enter the strait gate (knowing our position in God’s Laws). For the gate is wide and broad is the way that leads to destruction (the walk for those who chose not to heed). For many will enter into the wide gate and go forth in delusion not having made their choice.

God’s Laws? Do they apply to the New Testament, this is the question all will need to discern personally, as no one can answer this for you. Scriptures tell us in Exodus 18:20 And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do. 

We recognize in Hebrew 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts and in their minds will I write them; The basics of these would be the Ten Commandments.

The basics of God’s Law to follow and use as the basis of our lives would be the Ten Commandments. While we learn through a personal relationship with Yeshua how to daily walk in His footsteps which draw us closer to Yeshua and ultimately Yahewa our Father in heaven. 

According to Hebrews, we know that God has finished what He promised and thus now because He has kept His word now it is our responsibility to know and follow them accordingly while in Salvation. If we choose not to follow those gifts we are reminded in Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Isreal, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world;

Remember this is just a humble servant doing our Lord’s bidding being a “Watchman” delivering messages bringing warnings. What you do with them is your choice. What comes from it will depend on you. I ask our Father to rain blessings on all. The following is a direct message from Yeshua. And he said unto them, “Ye are they which justify yourselves before men, but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.” Luke 16:15

Robert

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4).
PRE-AMBLE by Robert

This article is a mixture of Spiritual and Worldly so those reading will find a way to draw themselves from the temptations of the world that are captivating. “Every day you hear advice encouraging individuals on how to succeed or be the best or aspire to reach notoriety which abounds in all fields of worldly endeavour.” Have you questioned what these achievements, beyond sustaining yourself and family daily, and obtaining the admiration of those aspiring for the same goals will add to your eternal life?

“Is it wrong to aspire for success?” “NO.” However, we should never place ourselves in a position of desiring wealth, notoriety, and fame. What does being a part of the group desiring to achieve the same goal of success and wealth, provide to your spiritual journey as an individual through that lifestyle, encouraging you to learn how to succeed or to be the best or aspire to reach notoriety which abounds in all fields of worldly endeavour?

Spiros Zodhiates Th.D (1922 – 2009) brings forward an interesting point which I believe applies to this offering. “There is a category of people who would be confused with the true believers. These are those who appear to have been saved and be a child of God but have reverted to the world and continue in its ways. For instance, the phrase…” which when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe…” denotes a different meaning for the word “believe.” It should not be confused as the exercise of true faith in Yeshua (Jesus Christ) which transforms a person’s life. This “belief” is merely intellectual assent. Not simply giving reference to a repentant heart, but to an obedient heart toward God which causes them to do righteousness and to hate sin (Rom. 5:19). Those who have no deep roots are the ones who profess faith but do not possess Yeshua.

Have you and those teaching this form of wisdom, considered what it takes to become Spiritually Unique? What transpired within the individual who has attained

being “Spiritually Unique?” Separating from the crowd and walking on a narrow path.
My research shows everyone is capable of attaining a position of “Spiritual uniqueness,” Which includes from the richest to the poorest. However, not everyone who attempts to reach this unique position; is prepared for the personal, changes occurring when it is offered to them.

“Now when Yeshua heard these things, he said unto him: Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasures in Heaven and come follow me. Matthew Henry’s commentary relates the following ” Luke 18:22  man cannot serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Worldly-mindedness is as common and as fatal a symptom of hypocrisy as any other, for by no sin can Satan have a surer and faster hold of the soul, under the cloak of a visible and passable profession of religion, than by this and therefore Christ, having warned us against coveting the praise of men, proceeds next to warn us against coveting the wealth of the world in this also we must take heed, lest we are as the hypocrites are, and do as they do. The fundamental error that they are guilty of is, that they choose the world for their reward we must, therefore, take heed of hypocrisy and worldly-mindedness, in the choice we make of our treasure, our end, and our masters.

Let me explain, many out of ego will refute and say, I worked and studied hard to get here and your wrong. I can handle anything which might present itself, possibly true, but ponder the following. And when the young man heard this he was sorrowful, for he was very rich. 

And when Yeshua saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, “How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God? For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? Luke 18:23-26

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Father in heaven, as a humble servant I place before your throne this petition to break the bonds of error from the minds of those in the darkness shrouding our world. I petition Lord, for the breaking and removal of the blinders from their eyes so they may see your truth. Lift them out of the darkness, so they realize they are journeying to the pit of eternal damnation. Father fill your flock with wisdom and determination so they might sharpen their two-edged swords. Bring us spiritual strength that we might go forward as warriors in your name. All this I pray in the name of Yeshua, Amen and, Amen.

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

When you look at the picture in the opening paragraph, what do you see, do you see anything which might display unique? Ask yourself why is this particular picture portraying uniqueness? If you consider yourself unique where would you see yourself positioned in this depiction of an individual’s journey?

Are you understanding, why, I chose this particular scene, yes the spiritual community can be compared to a highway filled with souls that are unique in their own right? Each exuding success and strength being bold and aggressive when needed, growing stronger and more determined, all looking exactly the same, some taller, some a bit broader; however, all being a part of a group of unique individuals heading in the same direction.

I chose this image to demonstrate, even with mastering the skills, offered to succeed and develop yourself as unique in the eyes of those within the world, unless you remove yourself from this group you will be just another cookie-cutter, unique individual.

So the question is how do you go about removing yourself from this group? How do you make your skills more pertinent to a meaningful “Spiritual Walk?” Then the next and most relevant question is can you handle being in a position outside of this group? Are you prepared for what it entails and demands?

To qualify my last question I am going to refresh your minds by describing the definition of Unique as published in the Online English Dictionary as follows:
adjective (not comparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequalled, unparalleled or unmatched. 2 Of a feature, such that only one holder has it. 3. (disputed) Of a rare quality. 4. (disputed) Unusual. synonyms one of a kind, sui generis, singular
noun A thing without alike; something unequalled or unparalleled

So now it has become clear what it’s going to take to reach the real level of being unique or just a part of a group of individuals all seeking the same thing to satisfy your desires. This doesn’t mean those in the Group are not successful in their right, but for those who really want to break free, you now have a defined challenge before you to achieve the ultimate goal of truly being unique.

CLOSING STATEMENT by Robert

There is a caution for those considering taking this challenge there are two sides to this coin that you need to recognize. Know that before going into this challenge you personally need to fully and honestly understand your weaknesses and strengths, beyond any ego-filled imagination you personally may have of your qualities.

As not everyone desires or is capable to maintain a unique spiritual position in life.
Once this level of Spiritual uniqueness is attained, you are in the position of complete scrutiny. By all those who have chosen to remain in the group once you step away from the group.

When I first introduced this model of unique I was asked what do I mean by being fully honest and understanding of my weaknesses and strengths. For those desiring to attain unique status outside of the Group, it is imperative, so you can develop your weaknesses and utilize them as another tool and capture your strengths so you utilize them in a controlled manner stabilizing your growth.

Facing the truth is possibly the most difficult task individuals who have lied to themselves most of their lives will face. The question I have, do you want to be unique in or out of the group, the choice lies with you.

Remember, these messages are given by a humble servant

obedient to our Lord Yeshua as a Watchman. 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
Robert 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert  

Heavenly Father, I came before you as a humble servant and lay before your Throne my petitions for your intercession on behalf of those who are seeking to work out their walk in your footsteps. I pray Lord, you fill them with the spirit of knowledge, Truth, Self-appraisal, the sense of acceptance. I ask Lord you would remove from them the spirits of pride, self-indulgence, vanity, haughtiness, worldly lusts, fill them with humility and the strength to control their will. Give them an open mind to hear the teaching and guidance of the Holy Spirit with discernment and acceptance.  I further ask Father, you fill them with the spirit of boldness and the spirit of fearlessness. I pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen.

OPENING COMMENTS “I KEEP UNDER” by Robert

 If you’re wondering about the comment “I KEEP UNDER,” it is a technical term the Greeks used when preparing for the ISTHMIAN games, which were the most ancient glories of Corinth. They were celebrated every second year and fostered the feeling of brotherhood in the Hellenic race. The athletes to enter these games had to be Greeks of pure blood and done nothing to forfeit their citizenship. Scarcely any more significant distinction could be earned by a Greek citizen than victory in these games. These games were the greatest of national gatherings, and even when one State was at war with another, hostilities became suspended.

So what does this have to do with our drawing closer to Yeshua and his teachings? If you recall, I made reference to a Crown in the closing comments of “The Ultimate Distraction Is It Worth It?” That casual comment is the premise of this article, and what we as followers of Yeshua who are seeking to get our walk in order are going to learn about what it’s going to take to remain in this current footprint and earn that Crown and what it represents.     

So far, our lessons have been to self-analyze our walk learn about our weaknesses and strengths, assess where we believe we stand and reinforce our decision to follow God and return to His laws as He has called us to do. Well, with the knowledge we have gained about being distracted. The Holy Spirit is showing me we are now going to leave the surface part of our walk and delve into what makes us tick as far as our commitment to Yahweh and Yeshua.  

Remember, I referred to God as having Moses lead the people into the desert. They wandered for 40 years to rid themselves of the false gods and temptations. During that time, God removed two generations to prepare them for their entry into the promised land. Here is where we step away from the Worldly teachings myths and temptations and get right down to the nitty-gritty. Here is where the Holy Spirit takes off the kid gloves bringing forward truths we need to know, which is going to become a part of our walk but don’t want to accept or do anything.

The Holy Spirit is going to show us we’re comfortable even complacent, This footprint represents our cleansing of those worldly temptations our BodyBody continually brings to us. This footprint is our 40 years in the desert. For those who have done the audit, you will understand, for those who have not read the earlier writings may find this information a bit confusing. I ask you to go to my site romboughrobert.com start with the first article in this series, Truth will be evil, Lies will be Truth, and then the others to catch up. Each item is a step bringing you closer to recognizing your strengths and weaknesses in your walk. They will reveal truths as tools in preparation for this article and the revelations about to be revealed.    

Here the Holy Spirit shows that subtle statement about our BodyBody being a temple (1 Cor. 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?) comes into play he is revealing a truth known or unknown by all. The Holy Spirit points out we are taking our bodies for granted and shouldn’t be as they are a Temple that houses our spirit and the Spirit of God.  

The question then is, “How well are you maintaining your Temple?” Next issue “Is the lusts of your body in control of you or do you think you’re in control”? Here is where we best reassess our position as Paul points out in 2 Cor 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk-in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

What comes to mind is the closing quote I offered from Isaiah 35:8, And a highway shall be there, and a path, and it shall be called “The Way of Holiness.” The unclean shall not Pass over it, but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools shall not err therein. 

I believe in that passage, Isaiah was defining the narrow path Yeshua spoke of     Matt 7:14 “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be to find it .”

To travel this road, it will take hard work, determination, and a passionate commitment, on the part of those who desire the life Yeshua spoke of, as well as the Crown, offered in the victory of finding the narrow path.

Even Paul realized this Truth:  In opening Paul in previous chapters of 1 Corinthians has proven his right to claim remuneration from those to whom he preached the Gospel, and he has also given his reasons for declining to urge this assertion.

He was resolved that no one should have any ground for misapprehending his motive in preaching the Gospel. Paul had another reason, namely, “that he might be himself a partaker of the benefits he taught” (1 Corinthians 9:23). Apostle though he was, he had his Salvation to work out. He was not himself saved by proclaiming Salvation to others, any more than the baker is fed making bread for others, or the physician kept in health by prescribing for others.

Paul was resolved persistently to do, lest that by any means when he had preached to others, he should be a castaway.”  This goes back to my description of Hell as I see it even Paul an Apostle feared it “Godly Rejection” and “Eternal Separation” from YESHUA  because of being Distracted by worldly temptations.

Reflecting on the start of this journey, God called us to return to His Laws, did you throughout this journey not wonder why He called us back? What purpose was there in having us do an audit? Well, I believe the answers to these questions are right before us here. Those who have had an ear to hear and an eye to see are now realizing they not only had strayed but were way off base in working out there Salvation. 

Hard work, personal honesty, commitment to finish and the knowledge of what will be available to those willing to endure and go forward is what the Holy Spirit is revealing. The hard work will be gaining control over your BodyBody and cleaning up the temple, so it falls under our control, not control us through the lusts of the world the body desires.

Paul mentions the one enemy, namely our “BODY,”; which must be kept under, thereby brought into subjection. By the Body, we are to understand fleshly appetites and inclinations. These the apostle set himself to curb and conquer, and in this, the Corinthians and as well ourselves are bound to imitate him.  

Note: Those who would pursue the interests of their souls must beat down their bodies and keep them under control. They must combat hard with fleshly lusts, and not indulge a wanton appetite, and want for heathenish sacrifices, nor eat them, to please their flesh, at the hazard of their brethren’s souls. The BodyBody must be made to serve the mind, not suffered to lord over it. 

The Apostle Paul chose “The ISTHMIAN games” as a comparison because the contestants were pure Greeks. As we are discovering, we need to be genuine in our commitment to Yeshua and our desire to follow God’s laws to obtain the Crown promised. 

These comments should give you an expectation of what is to come. If you recall in the first declaration I made, the Holy Spirit revealed I did not fully understand the expectations of my commitment. Now I am recognizing and understanding what he meant. I was missing the mark and didn’t realize how much or more importantly, why. 

Paul had evidently felt this danger to be a serious one. He had found himself tempted from time to time to rest in the name and call of an apostle, to take for granted that his Salvation was a thing past doubt and on which no more thought or effort need be extended. He saw a slightly altered form; this temptation was common to all Christians. All have the name, not all the reality. And the very possession of the name is a temptation to forget the reality. 

Here I am wondering how many reading this article have honestly found themselves falling prey to this very same temptation? The Holy Spirits words are now echoing somewhat loud in my mind, how much I didn’t understand about my walk.

I knew we had to work out our Salvation daily, but, for some reason, never fully comprehended the depth of those words or completely understood the why. I believed I had Salvation and desired to draw closer to Yeshua, creating a deeper relationship. I lived giving all my love to the Lord with my heart with my soul and with all my might.

It never dawned on me the actual reason behind that effort; I never questioned why I just believed and committed to it, thinking I was fighting the good fight. When in reality, I was like those in the games who fought with each other who prepared themselves by beating the air, Paul says there is no room for such exercise in Christian warfare. He points out Christians are ever in close combat. Our enemies make fierce and hearty opposition and are always at hand. 

Isaiah made it quite clear there is a highway that can be travelled on, but only those who are fully committed to God can go “The Way of Holiness.” Yeshua spells out what alternative route is available for those who can’t or won’t move. “The Way of Holiness” is quite clear in Matt.7:13 Enter ye at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.  We have a choice about which route we want to follow. For some, the broad path will be their choice because they have stopped working on their Salvation (distracted), others are not entirely committed, and for many, they just don’t believe. What the Holy Spirit showed, there will be some who think they’re on the narrow path but, in reality, are on the broadway as they go forward in delusional false teachings.   

Earlier I had eluded to the fact that I believe Isaiah was defining how we could travel the narrow path which Yeshua described and as well revealed why many do not travel this road, “the unclean shall not Passover it.” Now Yeshua’s words “and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be to find it” is beginning to make sense.

It isn’t easy to find this road, but once you do, to travel it, you must be of an obedient nature following God’s Laws. Suddenly His love for us is like a flashing neon sign showing us “here is the path to Life” it’s your choice to travel it, but recognize there’s a huge commitment one that must be fulfilled right until we pass into Eternity. Isaiah spelled it out the “unclean shall not Passover it.” 

Here is the reason God called us to follow His laws (Ten Commandments) and the challenge to obtain the Crown of Eternal life, are you up to it? Note Isaiah said the unclean I take that to mean those who are not always working to deepen their Salvation and develop a personal relationship with Yeshua, who is the only way unto life.

The words work out your Salvation are now becoming even clearer Paul’s efforts to work on his Salvation also though he was an Apostle make sense. You cannot, for one moment, believe that your position in heaven is ever guaranteed. The Crown of Eternal life is there for those who are willing to earn it through obedience to our Father’s call to live in His laws (Ten Commandments). Happy am I that I heard the Holy Spirit sound God’s Call to Return to His Laws and, as a Watchman, sound the Trumpet about God’s Call to Return. 

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

I Just placed my foot into Yeshua’s footprint and had the Holy Spirit reveal this Truth about his sacrifice. It guaranteed I have Salvation and, as a reborn spirit, can live under Salvation. While working out my Salvation, the Holy Spirit offers an opportunity to receive a heavenly prize of an Eternal crown and guidance by the Holy Spirit to find the narrow path which leads to Eternal life with Yeshua. Revealing just how much work lies ahead and what perils and hardships we are going to encounter and face.  “Remember, I said he was taking the kid gloves off.” “Well, they are off.”

“However,” there’s a feeling of peace, anticipated joy, and a sense of satisfaction. The Holy Spirit has opened my eyes as the past month has been a preparation period, so I would be prepared for what I’ve learned about how to receive Eternal life and how much determination and use of my will it’s going to take. How many changes there has to be in my life and personal walk and commitment to Yeshua. 

The Holy Spirit is about to show what I didn’t know about my walk and what I didn’t realize I had blindly accepted. He is revealing a gap between Yeshua and Christians. However, He is also showing that gap closing by using the discernment brought to us over the last month, connecting it to our understanding and then applying it to those areas of our life and walk he reveals needs His and our attention.  

Paul outlines the dangers of yielding to fleshly inclinations and pampering the Body its lusts and appetites. He explains we need a Holy fear of ourselves and not presumptuous confidence, is the best security against apostasy from God, and final rejection by Him. As well as defining what Isaiah meant about “unclean”  now work out your Salvation is becoming clearly defined. 

To those who would win the Crown Paul gives these directions: 

1. Be Temperate: Temperance must be continuous as well as complete. One day’s debauch was enough to undo the result of weeks during which the athlete had carefully attended to the rules prescribed. In comparison, one fraud spoils the character for honesty, which years of upright living have earned. Beware then of giving place to the world or the flesh at any point. Recognize that if you are to succeed in winning eternal life, all the spiritual energy discernment, understanding and wisdom you can command will regularly be required. You can’t be striking empty air. Your blows must be sufficient at all times, keeping the BodyBody under submission.  
2. Be Decided: To be among those who win as well as among those who run, we must know where we are going, and be quite sure we mean to be there. We have all some idea of what God offers and calls for. No man can run straight to a will-o’-the wisp. We must count the cost and see clearly what we are to gain and what we must lose by making for the incorruptible prize. We must be resolved to win and have no thought of defeat, of failure, of doing something better. It is the absence of deliberate choice and reasonable decision, which causes such “uncertain” running on the part of many who profess to be in the race. Paul set a personal example for us to live in the world but continue in the competition by not pursuing comfort, money, respect, position, but to seek first the Kingdom of God. Like Paul, we are to know where we are going and to what all our efforts tended. Paul shows every life is unsatisfactory until its owner has made up his mind what he means to do with it until governed by a conceived and firmly held aim. Then it flies like the arrow to its mark. He cautions we should not seek after worldly wisdom, which will lead us to foolishness and the broad way to destruction.  
3. Be in Earnest: In most Christian people, there is an enormous expenditure of thought and of feeling about sin; their spirit is probably more expended in the shape of shame, compunction, penitence, resolve, self-restraint, watchfulness, prayer. All this, were it brought directly to bear on some definite object, would produce a significant effect, but in many cases, no good whatever seems to result. Paul’s thoughts are the reason may be that there remains in the heart some reluctance entirely to kill and put an end to sin, to beat all the life out of it. The soul and life of every sin are some lust of our own, and while quite anxious to put an end to some of the evils this passion produces in our life, we may not be prepared to extinguish the desire itself. We pray God, for example, to preserve us from the evils of praise or of success, and yet we continue to court praise and success. We are unable to sacrifice pleasure for the sake of safety. Therefore our warfare against sin becomes unreal.  Paul’s thoughts here reveal how victory will be accomplished by coming to the realization our BodyBody is the real enemy instead of being his servant; it has become his master. The proper function of the body is to serve the will to bring the inner man into contact with the outer world and enable him to influence it. Paul reveals when his BodyBody presumed to dictate to his spirit and demand comforts and indulgences and shrank from hardship; he beat it down. The word he uses is a powerful one: “I keep under”; it is a technical term of the games, and means to strike full in the face. It was the word used of the most damaging blow one boxer could give another. This unmerciful, overpowering blow Paul dealt his BodyBody, resisting its assaults and making it helpless to tempt him. He thus brought it into subjection, made it his slave, as the winner in some of the games had a right to carry the vanquished into slavery.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, I lay before your Throne the gratefulness of those who have prospered from your teachings. I ask Father at this time for your blessings to be upon them and further strengthening their resolve to bring their bodies into submission. I lay a further plea Father for your wisdom to flow over them, Father bringing a new understanding of the journey ahead as we follow your Son Yeshua’s footsteps. I pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen.

Remember, I am only a humble servant of Yeshua doing His bidding as a messenger. In doing the research for this writing, I must admit I have been spiritually convicted and pray this message will do the same for you. Working out my Salvation has taken on a very new meaning and purpose. I want to walk on Isaiah’s “THE WAY OF HOLINESS.,” which is entirely up to me, so I submit this challenge to those who are reading these writings to desire the same a place on the narrow road.

Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee, Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Yeshua is everlasting strength. (Isaiah 26:3-4)

God’s blessings and strength be with you all.

Robert  

Proverbs 11:27-28
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

PRE-AMBLE by Robert
Good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people. It is true there are some few that are enemies to the righteous, that is prejudiced against God and godliness, and are therefore vexed to see good men in power and prosperity but all indifferent persons, even those that have no great stock of religion themselves, have a good word for a good man.

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. In the following report, we should find how the power of God is at work.

I don’t know if you agree, but something invisible came and put everything in its place.
Suddenly gas prices went down, pollution went down, people started to have more time – so much time that they do not know what to do with it – parents are spending time with their kids as a family, work is no longer a priority, or travelling or social life either.
Suddenly we silently see within ourselves and understand the value of the words “solidarity”, “love”, “strength”, “empathy” and “faith”.
In an instant, we realized that we are all in the same boat; rich and poor. That the supermarket shelves are empty and the hospitals are full.
New cars and old cars also stand in the garages, simply because nobody can get out. Empty streets, less pollution, clean air, the land also breathes.
The human returns to his origins, realizing that with or without money, the important thing is to survive.
Today, health is the main thing, even in spite of wanting to have or possessing. It took 6 days for the universe to establish the social equality that was said to be impossible.
Fear invaded everyone. At least this happened to realize the vulnerability of the human being. Nature is forcing us to clean up the mess we made ourselves.
Our overthrown gods:
-Money
-Sports
-Fame
-Politics
What the coronavirus is teaching us:
-Our best protection: GOD
-Our best refuge: HOME
– Our best company: FAMILY
– Our real-time: TODAY
– Nature’s call: STOP US
– Its message: WAIT, RESPECT
We are not gods, we are not kings, we do not have the power of controlling everything.
We are part of a whole, fragile, brittle and vulnerable something. Part of a whole something that we wanted to dominate & today is telling us: stop, breathe, respect. Go back to the basics, to the essentials, that the peace of your soul guide you towards what you are: a CREATION.
I copied this from someone else’s wall because indeed this is the reflection that we must have TODAY!!!

Today’s detractors state God does not attend to His children as He did with Elijah in 1 Kings 18:37-39 demonstrating His power through the sacrifice. I state we have been shown how God has presently demonstrated His power using an invisible tool to bring the world to a halt. Elijah’s cry to God applies to our condition today: “Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that these people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. [38] 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 that was in the trench. [39] And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The Lord, he is the God; the Lord, he is the God.” 

Please remember these articles are the work of a humble servant of Yeshua doing His bidding as a Watchmen sounding the Trumpet to warn of impending danger within the Assembly. May our Father abundantly bless each one of you with wisdom and discernment to go forward as His “Modern Day Disciples.”

Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee, Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Yeshua is everlasting strength. (Isaiah 26:3-4)

Robert

Proverbs 11:27-28
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

PRE-AMBLE by Robert
Good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people. It is true there are some few that are enemies to the righteous, that is prejudiced against God and godliness, and are therefore vexed to see good men in power and prosperity but all indifferent persons, even those that have no great stock of religion themselves, have a good word for a good man.

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. In the following report, we should find how the power of God is at work.

I don’t know if you agree, but something invisible came and put everything in its place.
Suddenly gas prices went down, pollution went down, people started to have more time – so much time that they do not know what to do with it – parents are spending time with their kids as a family, work is no longer a priority, or travelling or social life either.
Suddenly we silently see within ourselves and understand the value of the words “solidarity”, “love”, “strength”, “empathy” and “faith”.
In an instant, we realized that we are all in the same boat; rich and poor. That the supermarket shelves are empty and the hospitals are full.
New cars and old cars also stand in the garages, simply because nobody can get out. Empty streets, less pollution, clean air, the land also breathes.
The human returns to his origins, realizing that with or without money, the important thing is to survive.
Today, health is the main thing, even in spite of wanting to have or possessing. It took 6 days for the universe to establish the social equality that was said to be impossible.
Fear invaded everyone. At least this happened to realize the vulnerability of the human being. Nature is forcing us to clean up the mess we made ourselves.
Our overthrown gods:
-Money
-Sports
-Fame
-Politics
What the coronavirus is teaching us:
-Our best protection: GOD
-Our best refuge: HOME
– Our best company: FAMILY
– Our real-time: TODAY
– Nature’s call: STOP US
– Its message: WAIT, RESPECT
We are not gods, we are not kings, we do not have the power of controlling everything.
We are part of a whole, fragile, brittle and vulnerable something. Part of a whole something that we wanted to dominate & today is telling us: stop, breathe, respect. Go back to the basics, to the essentials, that the peace of your soul guide you towards what you are: a CREATION.
I copied this from someone else’s wall because indeed this is the reflection that we must have TODAY!!!

Today’s detractors state God does not attend to His children as He did with Elijah in 1 Kings 18:37-39 demonstrating His power through the sacrifice. I state we have been shown how God has presently demonstrated His power using an invisible tool to bring the world to a halt. Elijah’s cry to God applies to our condition today: “Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that these people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. [38] 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 that was in the trench. [39] And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The Lord, he is the God; the Lord, he is the God.” 

Please remember these articles are the work of a humble servant of Yeshua doing His bidding as a Watchmen sounding the Trumpet to warn of impending danger within the Assembly. May our Father abundantly bless each one of you with wisdom and discernment to go forward as His “Modern Day Disciples.”

Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee, Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Yeshua is everlasting strength. (Isaiah 26:3-4)

Robert

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.”  2Corinthians 10:4

PRE-AMBLE by Robert 

This Call To Arms is specifically to those in the United States of America, however as well to those around the world, who believe in and worship our Lord and Saviour Yeshua (Jesus). It matters not under what secular name you worship; however, it does matter you hear this message and move into action all our futures depend on it. You are witnessing full-blown demonic warfare being fostered on President Donald Trump, and his administration, who are attempting to expose the depth of wickedness, functioning in the different government agencies and country, and to what height & depth it extends too. 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert 

Heavenly Father, we pray as humble servants you will hear this prayer and strengthen all who may be a part of this Call to Arms. We ask for your wisdom, discernment, and guidance to rain upon us as a nurturing and uplifting shower. Prepare our spirits to know how to enter into “Spiritual Warfare”. To stand against those “Demoniacs” which are attacking a brave man and his associates who are defending their country and way of life. We pray Lord that you will guide us and strengthen those walking in your word and name. Show us where and how we need to enter into battle to defeat the forces of evil being used to embattle our brothers and sisters. This we pray in the name of Yeshua (Jesus). Amen and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert 

No matter what you might believe about President Trump, we must set aside our carnal feelings and beliefs as Spiritual Warriors. The battle being waged is greater than the man and the consequences far greater for all believers within the Assembly of God. The enemy is disguising their attack on the Assembly by focusing their attack on the President of the USA. 

This call is to take up Spiritual Arms and through prayer, build a wall of divine protection around President Trump and his administration, to thwart and defeat the enemy, who has manifested and is working via many physical minions. They are attempting to influence the general public to demean and judge this man, for alleged past indiscretions? As followers of Yeshua (Jesus) our Lord, it is our responsibility to take up Spiritual Arms and stand against the minions of evil and those using them. 1John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Through this scripture, I believe it becomes clear as followers of Yeshua we are not to fall into using the spirit of the world, to discern matters of the Spirit. But to use the Spirit which is of God to recognize our duty as followers of Yeshua’s teachings we need to stand against and know whatever form of Evil we are facing as an army. We are told in 1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

I am making this Call to Arms of those in God and following Yeshua because I have been shown the workings of manifested evil is flourishing and using those involved in the current political events. If unchecked, “Evil’s” influence is going to reshape the course of history and bring about events that will put North American citizens of the USA and Canada into a cataclysmic future.

This Spiritual Army will need to set aside all worldly opinions of those involved and recognize who is in control on a Spiritual level; this is where the battle is, and Yeshua (Jesus) calls us to use. Luke 6:27 & 28  But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, v28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. We have been shown, “Those who seek revenge, are conquered, and those who choose to forgive are the conquerors.”

In this Call To Arms, there will be those who want to or have in their hearts judged President Trump for past indiscretions. As it has been revealed the Assembly of believers, as we know them,  is under attack by powerful minions and as well are attacking Mr. Trump. As I stated earlier if we as followers of Yeshua do not take a stand against the present Evil, our way of life and ability to worship will fall before us. Ephesians 4:31 & 32 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice: v 32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. We are reminded, “Those who seek revenge, are conquered, and those who choose to forgive are the conquerors.”

This Call To Arms is for all believers in God to come together as a unified army in prayer and action. Our first action as a unified Army in prayer will be to build a hedge of protection around President Trump so he may go forward exposing to what depth this Evil has permeated the political scene in the USA.

The second action of our prayers will be to have all the Spirits of pride and arrogance removed from President Trump’s mind, which are causing confusion, allowing the President to function intelligently, which we all know he is quite capable of doing.  The third action will be as a unified army praying that President Trump will be filled with God’s wisdom and discernment, to see what must be done in God’s name to defeat the evil operating before us. 1Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

This army of Believers must stand united to defeat evil in its tracks and pray all evil attacking the mind causing confusion and mayhem of President Trump’s thought process, be bound and removed. The Army must realize it has the most powerful ally at its disposal and truth if prayed for, will conquer all.

Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. v2: Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

Brothers and sisters, the very foundation to worship is being attacked, and I do not hear, anybody, lifting themselves up to protect our belief system, or our ability to worship in freedom without persecution.

If you honestly believe, as a believer in Yeshua, this midterm election is about Donald Trump leading a great nation, you are completely missing what is happening, right before your eyes. Your freedoms are on the verge of being stripped from you, by a political machine willing to use whatever evil means possible to bring you into submission under their control.

Psalms 1:1 & 2 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of scornful.  v2. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; in his law doth, he meditates day and night.

Brothers and Sisters, I reside in Canada and am observing you as Believers being diverted from the very truth of what is transpiring. Presently, Evil is in control using mayhem to create confusion among the Assemblies, and masses to distract them from the real issues of how high up and how deep the evil has permeated your political system. And if not checked we all [Globally] will pay a severe price. James 3:16 For where envying and strife are, there is confusion and every evil work. 

I appeal to all followers of Yeshua, it matters not what sect you worship under; it does matter that you hear this plea as a Call To Arms to fight the good fight and come together and defeat evil in its tracks. Your ability to continue worshipping as you do is what is at stake. 

1Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Yeshua (Jesus), that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

The truth be known I have been shown it will be the Believers answering this Call To Arms who will determine the outcome of this mid-term election and the fate of our ability to worship freely. If we fail to rally around President Trump to defeat Evil and give him the opportunity to present his case truly then evil has had its way. Ephesians 6:6 Not with eye-service, as men-pleasers; but as the servants of Yeshua (Christ), doing the will of God from the heart;

CLOSING STATEMENT by Robert

In closing what I see here is our belief, in God and Yeshua, being put on the line. If we walk with Yeshua, there will be no hesitation to pick up our Arms and fight the good fight. Let us bring together the strongest army ever assembled in history to fight this battle and bring evil to its knees and complete submission to God’s Laws.

Realize this is not just about the USA it is a global battle. There is far more at stake than what is shown presently, Brothers and Sisters do not take this battle for granted we need every prayer warrior available to be front and center and fervently praying. Proverbs 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.  

We need to begin gathering and putting our prayers as a unified Army out there immediately. Once you’re within the ranks, send this call to all your brothers and sisters.  “LET’S MAKE THIS CALL TO ARMS ” powerful. Romans 1;16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth: to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Heavenly Father we know you hear our prayers as we come together as an army of truth and place our prayers before your throne we ask for strengthening and guidance through the Holy Spirit. Arm us with your truth and discernment to act as required to fight as needed.  We pray this in your name Yeshua (Jesus). AMEN AND AMEN.

Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 

Remember these messages come from an obedient, “Watchmen” sounding the horn about an evil which is about to occur. Let us reveal to the enemy his shortcomings as shown in Colossians 3:8-9 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. v9. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds. 

May our Father bless and keep you well as our journey continues.  

Robert

This article was first published in 2015 and republished recently it contains pertinent information for believers. 

OPENING COMMENT’s by Robert, Today I placed my foot in Yeshua’s second footprint and what I was shown brought me to complete humility. The Holy Spirit revealed why Yahweh was calling us out of the worldly churches and their delusional walk. What became apparent was the Worldly churches have some knowledge of Scripture and some knowledge of Yeshua’s walk but really have no real understanding of the love and compassion Yahweh has for His children.  

What is being passed to parishioners has no real depth to it no reasoning, no solid content which brought me to fully understand why I loved Yeshua as deeply as I have. My thinking brought me to know what Spiros Zodhiates, Th.D. related “how by looking at nature, one can observe God is indeed all-powerful, but creation does not necessarily reveal that He is an all-loving God of righteousness and justice. There is only so much of God one can know from God’s creation. However, to know the essence of God as a triune Deity one needs to receive His revelation by faith“.  

Reality set in ” I didn’t clearly understand what my walk was about nor did I fully understand what work God was performing in me through Yeshua and the Holy Spirit.”  

Here I am doing the audit Yahweh called me to do I’m revealing myself and the things in my walk which are out of line and the Holy Spirit revealed I really don’t know as much as I believe I do.  What became apparent Yahweh called us out to measure our walk, and through Yeshua and the Holy Spirit learn what we don’t understand and teach us how to gain what we are missing in our steps to fully appreciate the depth of Yahweh’s love.  

We are being brought to a point individually where each of us is going to realize just how much we don’t know about God’s love and how far we need to go to actually draw closer to Him in that love.  In other words, we have just been Spiritually chastised by Yahweh and shown how important we are in God’s eyes.

Is it possible complacency has drawn us to be blinded to what we actually have fallen into as a walk with Yeshua? Have we become so famous in our own minds we like the Israelites who were lead out of Egypt have been subjected to doing what is right in our own minds? 

REMEMBER THAT THOU WAS A SERVANT, AND GOD BROUGHT THEE OUT, Deuteronomy 5:15 

“Wow,” newly found spiritual freedom with a flood of feelings as well a mental rush to recognize and accept, that in my previous walk it was not realized I was a servant to Evil. My last journey was leading me away from walking in God’s Laws and Covenants. Like the Israelites who through, their Exodus, were freed from Service to Egypt as slaves, and we have just experienced a similar Exodus perhaps not as slaves however as unknowing captives to an evil ideology.

Just think what must have gone through their minds when they first left Egypt leaving everything they saw as comfort to follow Moses through the wilderness Exodus 13:18. So in comparison, we have chosen to leave all we perceived as comfortable to go forward into a form of spiritual wilderness which is allowing us to search our walk, commitment, faith, find and improve our walk and relationship with God. 

Now, here is where the similarity comes into play to recognize God brought the Israelites through the wilderness to rid them of generations who were worshippers of Baal, Moab, Aphrodite and other pagan beliefs taken up during their period of slavery.

I am not suggesting Yahweh will do that with us. However, I am suggesting by having us go through a spiritual form of wilderness while standing in Yeshua’s footprint. Will reveal our shortcomings and assist in ridding them from our walkthrough allowing us to discover the depth of God’s love while drawing us closer to Yeshua, the Holy Spirit and through their teachings draw deeper into Yahweh’s Love.  

Matthew Henry’s comments about Exodus 14 where he explains how God protected the Israelites as they prepared to cross the Red Sea reveals the knowledge we must have to never doubt God’s presence and protection. “The angel of God, whose ministry was made use of in the pillar of cloud and fire, went from before the camp of Israel. Where they did not now need a guide (there was no danger of missing their way through the sea, nor needed they any other word of command than to go forward), and it came behind them where now they needed a guard.” 

Through this commentary, I recognized God was placing Yeshua and the Holy Spirit before us like the pillar to guide, protect and teach, showing it is our responsibility like the Israelites to continue moving forward spiritually to gain the rewards promised through God’s laws.  

Now being reassured that moving forward is important the Israelites knew they had promised Land and covenants from God so going forward would be easy. I’m looking at my next step forward what is it going to be? Where is it going to lead me? The big question “What did God mean to follow my Laws”? Of course, what comes to mind is the Ten Commandments, and in that, I further question because we walk under Salvation, not the Law. Not so quick Yeshua from the Sermon on the Mount explains in Matthew 5:17   Think not that I am come to destroy the Law or the Prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. v18: For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law, till all be fulfilled. 

In looking for further understanding, I am drawing from Matthew Henry’s commentary which explains v17 and v18 “Let not the pious Jews, who have an affection for the Law and the prophets, fear that I come to destroy them.” The Saviour of souls is the destroyer of nothing but the works of the devil, of nothing that comes from God, much less of those excellent dictates which we have from Moses and the prophets. No, he came to fulfill them. That is, [1] to obey the commandments of the law, for he was made under the law. Galatians 4:4 But when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, made of woman, made under the law, 

It is becoming clearer what God is saying when he calls for us to follow His rules. S Bishop Tillotson comments “he did not make void, but make right, the ceremonial law, and manifested himself to be the Substance of all those shadows. To fill up the defects of it, and so to complete and perfect it. 

Of course, I’m going to hear I know all this stuff why are you reviewing this in such detail? So to answer accurately like the Israelites who God took through the wilderness for 40 years to remove those who continued to follow Baal, Moab, and other false religions.

God has asked us to remove ourselves from false teachings He’s not going to take us through 40 yrs of cleansing but is giving us a chance to seriously look at our walk and return to Him. Some will attempt to walk in both camps because they believe they know better and can do what they think is right. My reminder if you follow God then follow God if you follow Baal then follow Baal there is no middle ground it’s one or the other.

Here is where the Holy Spirit is working overtime reminding me how much I don’t understand and is desiring for me to begin listening. He leads me to Deuteronomy 12:3-4 In the commentaries Matthew Henry reveals  V.3: “And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of place. V.4: Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God.” Further, in his comments Matthew Henry states which I believe is very important and possibly would be missed by many “To prevent a revolt to false gods, we are forbidden to worship the true God in such a manner as the false gods were worshiped in .” 

The Holy Spirit placed the first commandment on my heart now when I read Matthew Henry’s comments not to worship God in the same manner as we did in the Worldly Churches. It appeared difficult as the Worldly Churches even though in error have adopted similar characteristics as a spirit-filled church.

However, I recognize the Worldly Church is missing the love God puts in His laws because the Holy Spirit is not there to teach about that love and the followers in those churches will not receive God’s promises or the covenants.  

The Worldly Church sees God’s laws as guidelines to perform within. Whereas the Holy Spirit-filled church sees God’s Law as a way to recognize and understand the depth of His laws and the promises they bring if followed.  What comes to mind is expressed through this prayer in Luke 11:2-4 And he said unto them. When ye pray, say. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  

I am sure we all recognize the commitment God has for us and also, the love which supports that commitment. Although if we understand, accept and walk-in will expand that love to those who pass through our lives. God is demonstrating through the prayer how He is sharing that love through His forgiveness of our sins.

But how for us as well to share that love by asking for forgiveness for others we spread His Love even further. It is in these actions of caring gentleness and compassion Gods Love is deepened.

Through God’s love, His children are being provided for, daily which demonstrates how we might through sharing God’s love do the same for those who surround us daily by showing compassion and praying for their spiritual and physical needs.

We should recognize there is a hedge of protection around us always keeping us safe through His love which brings us knowledge and draws us out of those moments of temptation to be a brat. We all have that “when nobody is looking moment” and need God’s love to overcome those temptations due to knowing God is watching because He does love us. Now, I understand why  “Thou shalt have none other Gods before me.” God wants to pour his love into me into my spirit, soul and whole being so I might be a beacon for others to see how much love God has for them.

CLOSING COMMENTS By Robert 

The First Commandment now makes a whole lot more sense, I don’t see it as just a directive to worship God and only God and no other God. Yes, that is what He is commanding, however, I now have a different perspective and understanding of what I believe my Father in heaven really wants from all as His beloved children.

In desiring to have all His children saved and unsaved given an opportunity to receive His love. I feel the Holy Spirit placed this piece of inspiration on my heart some five years ago which I shared but never fully understood what it represented till now, It’s Titled                    

 “RECEIVING GODS LOVE.” 

People pass through our lives their life crosses over around and finally through. We know them as friends, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, daughters, sons, wives husbands, acquaintances or just someone we casually meet each fills a small detail leaving a mark or memory. Through their appearance, they were small pieces of Love, Joy, Fulfillment, a Question or Answer, a Statement or just a Word. Which stays with us as a part of our lives needed to complete our life’s’ journey sharing those little parts of ourselves as God’s messenger crossing through other’s lives in order to share those parts of us meant for them through God’s Love. 

I have always maintained that no one enters our lives by chance. I firmly believe all are lead into it for a purpose which we are not aware of and may never find out. But what we have gained from God to share with them will be there, and they will receive it whether it’s something we say or do, it will be passed on.  

This writing has passed through your life, and a small part of it will remain to nurture answer or fulfill some of your needs as Gods Love.  THOU SHALT HAVE NONE OTHER GODS BEFORE ME. Why would I want to have any other God before me, My heart is filled with God’s Love? I have His promises and covenants to receive if I stay in His Love and obey Him as my Father Loving and Chaste

May you all be blessed 

Please remember these articles are the work of a humble servant of Yeshua doing His bidding as a Watchmen sounding the Trumpet to warn of impending danger within the Assembly. May our Father abundantly bless each one of you with wisdom and discernment to go forward as His “Modern Day Disciples.”

Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee, Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Yeshua is everlasting strength. (Isaiah 26:3-4)

Robert

Q2Peter 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.“Rev. 3:10 Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man take your crown.
OPENING STATEMENT by Robert
I am reposting this article for the third time as it contains additional information for believers to gather more discernment during this spiritual attack. 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.
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). W

hich 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 a nation’s beliefs and every foundation as a country. The depth of evil working within the USA and Canada has not yet been realized, however, it is slowly being revealed to the masses. However, many will not recognize it’s the true identity of 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.
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 Savior. 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 are 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 place’s 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

PRE-AMBLE: The Holy Spirit was providing information for the next article which you may have noticed there is always a line or comment in the previous article revealing the topic of the next article. I pray this article through the information it is about to provide sheds a brighter light on your walk as it has for mine. 

We are like the soldiers of old being shown smaller details as warriors who are important and will season us for upcoming battles and if missed or not understood can or will create unsavory situations in those battles. But discerned will anchor or place us on a solid foundation which assures victory. 

I see this article taking us deeper into the mysteries of Gods domain and drawing us closer to becoming like the image of Yeshua. Something like a soldier sitting in preparation contemplating his strengths recognizing his weaknesses and as well his level of capability. One thing about this journey it’s safe, however not without moments where we must always be alert of our surroundings going forward.  

I pray this article will bring all who read it to a junction where we recognize what our journey is leading us to, who is calling us, and why he wants us to follow certain paths while completing our missions. I offer this article to all not as a warning, but as information, of where our Father is leading us and to what decision He is going to ask of us in His service. God’s Blessings be upon all.  

I offer God’s Blessings and guiding hand to all who hear the Trumpeters Call (Ezekiel 33:2-9) v9: Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it if he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul.

OPENING PRAYER 

Heavenly Father Hear my petition, as I place it before your throne, asking to bring upon those now fully armored, instructed and fully dedicated to your service. Through the Holy Spirit reveal unto to them Father your gifts reserved for the elect. So they may once be received willingly and share them Father with those they will attract with your light as Beacons out of the darkness as Fisher’s of Men. Bring unto them Father your promises through service Lord. Place upon them Father discernment, understanding and especially your covering of protection. I pray this in the name of Yeshua.  Amen and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert 

Life changing spiritual firsts were to occur for the Apostles as they spent the next three years receiving tutoring under Yeshua’s guidance. It appears what has been happening in our lives spiritually over the past months is a preparation of a solid foundation for the Lord to build upon. Like the Apostles introducing life changing spiritual firsts while deepening and developing our faith as we continue our journey with Him.

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) explains why in his commentary in 2Peter1: 1- 4 “Knowledge of God and faith in Him are the channel whereby all spiritual supports and comforts are conveyed to us. But then we must own and acknowledge God as the author of our effectual calling, for so he is here described. Him that hath called us to glory and virtue.” 

“Ok,” folks, we have our armor have been shown how to use it in a defensive manner as well as an offensive weapon. Two things have occurred in the past months whether we are just working out our Salvation or accepting the mantel of “Fishers of Men,” the bottom line is God has put us on a sound basis for further instructions. What I am being led by the Holy Spirit is to reveal the depth of our effectiveness as Spiritual Warriors individually. However, the Holy Spirit is showing we must learn to become living illustrations not only as Soldiers for Yeshua but as Beacons. As living examples in the service of Christ as the way to the highest honor, (John12:26). Recognizing what our Father is willing to bestow upon us which Peter describes in 1Peter 5:3 “Neither as being lords over “Gods” heritage, but being examples to the flock.“v4.”And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” 

Being shown that as we are personally victorious in defeating Satan our walk if in sincere service to Yeshua will reflect the beauty of that service. Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) relates in 2Peter 1:3-4 “How high an honor is it to be the servants of this Master!” “This is what we cannot, without sin be ashamed of, to triumph in being Yeshua’s servant is very proper for those who are engaging others to enter into or abide in the service of Yeshua.” 

The Holy Spirit is showing the actual position in God’s eyes those who accept these leadings and teachings will be seen as Yeshua’s Elect (1Peter 1:1). 

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) comments on Peter’s teachings (1Peter 1:1). “According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, and here as having obtained precious faith in our Lord Yeshua for the faith here mentioned is vastly different from the false faith of the heretic, and the feigned faith of the hypocrite, and the fruitless faith of the formal professor, how Orthodox soever he is. It is the faith of God’s elect (Titus1:1), wrought by the Spirit of God in effectual calling.”

 Having the foreknowledge now of what our Father has for us. How easy is it now having full Armor and knowledge of how to use it, to go into battle as a fervent warrior, without fear, knowing we possess the most powerful weapon there is “ Precious Faith“? 

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) points out “True saving faith is a precious grace, and that not only as it is very uncommon, very scarce, even in the visible church, a minimal number of true believers among a multitude of visible professors (Matt.22:14) but true faith is very excellent and of very great use and advantage to those who have it.“

The example I hold close to heart and stand on is in John 14:13 the Lord said: “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, the Father may be glorified in the Son.” I take this promise into every battle and hold it fast in my heart without any doubt Yeshua will keep His promise. I recognize “Precious faith” as one of my most effective weapons against my bodies lustful ways and especially against Satan. 

My eyes through the discernment and understanding now gained not only as a Soldier of Yeshua or a “Fisher of Men” or as a Beacon I realize grace and peace are multiplied through the knowledge of God and Yeshua. Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) points out “Knowledge of God and faith in him are the channel whereby all spiritual supports and comforts are conveyed to us; but then we must own and acknowledge God as the author of our effectual calling, for so he is here described. Him that has called us to glory and virtue. It is the glory of God’s power to convert sinners; this is the power and glory of God which are seen and experienced in his sanctuary (Psalms 63:2); this power or virtue is to be extolled by all that are called out of darkness into marvelous light (1Peter2:9). “ 

Having been shown saving Faith can be scarce, the following admonitions and urgings by the Holy Spirit now become even more valuable as they are revealed one by one. My belief God is opening doors and taking us into deeper levels of understanding and discernment through the Holy Spirit. Through promises is bringing us closer to him that we may walk in his image by offering additional strengths as part of the deepening of that personal walk as living examples. He is showing how to escape lust, as well adding virtue (+morality) to our “Faith.” Then to our virtue  knowledge (+wisdom), then to knowledge temperance (+restraint), and to temperance,  patience (+tolerance), and is not done yet by adding to patience godliness (+devotion), then God calls us to add brotherly kindness (+mercy) to the godliness, which he concludes by asking us to have charity (+goodwill to all). (2Peter 1:5-7)

Apostle Peter relates that if we accept these gifts from God and maintain them without a doubt and exercising them causing strengthening in our soul, we will find ourselves never lacking success and being fruitful in our battles knowing Yeshua is always present with us. In 2Peter. 1:8 “For if these things are in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Yeshua. “ 

John Gill (1697 – 1771) commentary describes what these gifts provide: “they are not merely temporal ones, nor are they conditional and legal; but as they relate to things spiritual and eternal, to irreversible and unchangeable. And they answer great ends and purposes, the glory of God, and the everlasting good and happiness of his people. Therefore must be “precious,” of more value and worth than thousands of gold and silver, and to be rejoiced at more than at the finding of a great spoil, being every way suited to the cases of God’s people, which will never fail. The end of giving them is that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature; not essentially, or of the essence of God, so as to be deified, this is impossible, for the nature, perfections, and glory of God, are incommunicable to creatures. Nor hypostatically and personally, so as the human nature of Christ, in union with the Son of God, is a partaker of the divine nature in him. But by way of resemblance and likeness, the new man or principle of grace, being formed in the heart in regeneration, after the image of God. And bearing a resemblance to the image of His Son, and this is styled, Christ formed in the heart, into which image and likeness the saints are more and more changed. From glory to glory, through the application of the Gospel, and the promises of it. By which they have such sights of Christ as do transform them, and assimilate them to him, and which resemblance will be perfected hereafter when they shall be entirely like him and see him as he is. “

However, Peter warns in v9: But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten being purged from his old sins. John Gill (1697 – 1771) further comments: “Having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust: not the corruption and depravity of nature, which is never escaped by any, nor got rid of so long as the saints are in the world. But the corrupt manners of the world, or those corruptions and vices which, are prevalent in the world, and under the power and dominion of which the world lies. Particularly the sins of uncleanness, adultery, incest, sodomy, and such like filthy and unnatural lusts, which abounded in the world, and among some that called themselves Christians. Now the Gospel, and the precious promises, being graciously bestowed and powerfully applied. Have an influence on the purity of heart and conversation, and teach men to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly. Such is the powerful effects of Gospel promises, under divine influence, as to make men inwardly partakers of the divine nature, and outwardly to abstain from and avoid the prevailing corruptions and vices of the times. “   

 Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) comments on 2Peter 1:5 “In these words, the Apostle comes to the chief thing intended in this epistle to excite and engage them to advance in grace and holiness, they having already obtained precious faith, and been made partakers of the divine nature. This is an excellent beginning, but it is not to be rested in as if we were already perfect. The Apostle had prayed that grace and peace might be multiplied to them, and now he exhorts them to press forward for obtaining of more grace.“

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

Isn’t it amazing in a short period of time in your life if you choose to hear and heed can change from being a shallow warrior for Yeshua to one filled with discernment understanding and grace all based on your Faith? Not that I did not understand before, but now it has a deeper meaning to me as I am hoping the Lord is using me like that mustard seed he describes in Mark 4:30 “And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare? So as an analogy, how do we compare the least of his subjects desiring to flourish under his tutoring to become the base for greater numbers to come to Him through their work? I believe gives us an answer through his parable in Mark4:31 “It is like a grain of mustard seed, which when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth; v32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.“

We know great gifts are awaiting us through acceptance of faith and working to increase the depth of our faith. My newly found discernment and understanding of this parable are telling me, we can be the least of those within God’s Kingdom at this time. However, those modern-day disciples who actually accept the Lords call to follow Him like the Apostles of old will be tutored through the Holy Spirit in God’s mysteries. What I am discerning is during their period of mentoring the Apostles faith was deepened as it will be for the Holy Spirit to work with us. It was revealed while Yeshua walked on earth he was placed below the angels as a created man yet possessed the powers of God the Father. Now I believe this revelation is showing those gifts and the mysteries attached to them which were bestowed on the early disciples are still available to those with deep discerning precious faith today. 

CLOSING PRAYER

Heavenly Father, receive our humble prayers as we present ourselves before your throne. We thank you, Father, for the gifts of knowledge, discernment, wisdom, virtue, patience, godliness, temperance, devotion and good will to all men. We recognize these as the foundation of our walk as disciples, Fisher’s of Men and bright Beacons shining into the darkness of the world. We thank you, Father, for your guidance and continued support as we go forward. We pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen  

As always I remind you these writings are from the Holy Spirit to a humble servant doing God’s biddings shining his light on the narrow path that those seeking it may find it and those traveling on it may see the bumps and pitfalls during their journey.  

Robert