TRUMPETER'S CALL

PREAMBLE: I am letting all know this writing is lengthy, I ask that you read the links in the order they fall with the main body. Each of these links contains information which supports and fills in the gaps. You may need to re-read this a few times as there is a mountain of information and tools available in order to discern their proper use while you continue your journey. I pray this article convicts and blesses you as it has me. 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert:

Heavenly Father I present before your throne these petitions to be heard on behalf of those who are committing their walk to your footprints. I ask Father you would fill them with discernment, understanding, commitment to you faithfully, the spirit of endurance, the sense of foresight. Bring them strength, courage which removes the feeling of fear, that they might face the enemy with confidence. Most of all Father remove from them the spirits of arrogance, pride, and self-centeredness, self-regard, self-interest, and those spirits Father that represent the temptations of the flesh which would draw them from your word and the narrow path to life. Which I pray in your name Yeshua Amen and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert: 

The Holy Spirit has brought some truths one being our bodies are a Temple housing our Spirit along with the Spirit of God who comes and goes through our Temple. The question was “how well are you keeping your Temple”? The second truth our bodies are our worst enemy and need to be brought under control instead of allowing it to control us. We need to put it in submission and working to bring the inner man into contact with the outer world and enable him to influence it. The following link which was published earlier as a warning I believe will reveal what lies ahead for us to battle while bringing our body into submission. Having prior knowledge of our enemy only adds to our ability to defeat him and his temptations. Like a friend tells me (she calls Satan brother Lou) will rear his ugly head when least expected, thank you, “Victoria.” 

https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/storm-clouds/

Later in this article, we will see through James what his statement really means when he defines how we should be using our faith.  He related from James 1:1-11 “James taught that it is necessary to put outward actions with inward faith or else that kind of faith will accomplish nothing.” 

The Holy Spirit brought me an answer to the question “to bring my body under control” what am I fighting and how am I going to do battle? The Apostle Paul related that we must continuously do battle with the temptations and be sincere spiritually right to when we pass into eternity. And if need-be spiritually make the body black and blue emphasizing the depth we might have to resort to spiritually to defeat the deceits and lusts our bodies will present to us as part of the world.  The following link was published  in 2015 as a warning to the children of God you will see the craftiness subtleties applied to disguise the temptations:

https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2015/12/31/recognizing-our-pitfalls/

The answer the Holy Spirit brought to me as the method to fight the temptations and desires of the body with the fervor of Paul combined with the wisdom of James should become the foundation for all our battles current and future. The following link is a past warning which I believe applies to this writing in many ways. I think having this knowledge ahead of time allows us to prepare a plan of attack which will bring us to success against the temptations which befall us continually. Confirming what Paul related be determined and constant in our spiritual battles. 

https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/understanding-our-position/

In James 1:1-11 he revealed, “Yeshua reproves us to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God’s love, and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last.” Matthew Henry Oct 18, 1662, to June 22, 1774, commentary explains: Let us take care, in times of trial, that patience, and not passion, is set to work in us: whatever is said or done, let patience have the saying and doing of it. When the work of patience is complete, it will furnish all that is necessary for our Christian race and warfare. We should not pray so much for the removal of affliction, as for wisdom to make the right use of it. And who does not want wisdom to guide him under trials, both in regulating his spirit and in managing his affairs? Here is something in answer to every discouraging turn of the mind, when we go to God under a sense of our weakness and folly. If, after all, any should say, this may be the case with some, but I fear I shall not succeed, the promise is, to any that asketh, it shall be given. A mind that has single and prevailing regard to its spiritual and eternal interest, and that keeps steady in its purposes for God, will grow wise by afflictions, will continue fervent in devotion, and rise above trials and oppositions.   

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

When our faith and spirits rise and fall with second causes, there will be unsteadiness in our words and actions. This may not always expose men to contempt in the world, but as such ways cannot please God. No condition of life is such as to hinder rejoicing in God. 

In contrast to those who are walking on the broad path. Peter points out what contentions our bodies could and possibly will bring forward as temptations, lusts, and worldly desires mainly pleasures of the flesh, luxury, self-indulgence, pride, self-importance, and many others. Which only committing one will knock us off the narrow path. Isaiah revealed in his identification of the walk on the Road of Holiness what would prevent anyone from walking as unclean under the law. Now, we must recognize Salvation, and we live under Grace. However, that does not give us permission to wantonly or openly sin and expect forgiveness to return to the narrow path. When we are born again in the spirit, we are taught to go forward but sin no more. It is here we learn that it becomes our responsibility to move forward by working out our Salvation and letting go of our worldly connections. 

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

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

My Soul is bursting at the seams filled with knowledge and spiritual weapons which will fill all the gaps I need to clean my Temple and bring my body under submission. The joy I feel is Our Heavenly Father has through His love for me placed all this before me through the Holy Spirit. The meaning of working out my Salvation and finding that narrow Path or as Isaiah calls it “The Way of Holiness” doesn’t seem so impossible anymore. The challenges I know remain however are not as challenging any more as Like Yeshua when confronted by the Devil with the temptations like Him I know the Father is there with me giving power to the words “GET BEHIND ME SATAN.” 

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert 

“OH” Joy, Joy heavenly Father I thank you for filling my soul with your strength and powers, bringing peace and compassion unto me. Taking from me the spirits of fear uncertainty, confusion, and despair replacing them with confidence, surety knowledge, and understanding through the leading and teachings of the Holy Spirit. So I know my journey through this life will be a continuous battle. However, your Love will be there to protect cover and guide me forward at all times. Praise be to the Glory of God and Yeshua. In their names Amen and Amen. 

May you go forward in Peace wrapped in God’s Wings comforting and protecting you through the day’s ahead as you walk on “The Road of Holiness.” As like the rain which nourishes the world may God’s blessings rain upon you to feed your spirit and souls.

Robert

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

PRE-AMBLE by Robert 

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

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

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert          

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

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

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

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

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

We are a temple, priest, and sacrifice, as Yeshua was in his peculiar sacrificing. There were sacrifices of atonement and sacrifices of acknowledgment. Yeshua, who was once offered to bear the sins of many, is the only sacrifice of atonement but our persons and performances, tendered to God through Yeshua, our priest, are as sacrifices of acknowledgment to the honour of God. Presenting them denotes a voluntary act, done by virtue of the absolute despotic power which the will has over the body and all the members of it, It must be a free-will offering. Your bodies, not your beasts. The presenting of the body to God implies not only the avoiding of the sins that are committed with or against the body but the use of the body as a servant of the soul in the service of God. 

So to sum this up To be religious is to serve God. How? 1). We must make a business of it, and not be slothful in that business. 2). We must be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. God must be served with the spirit (Romans 1:9; John 4:24), under the influences of the Holy Spirit. Whatever we do in spirituality it is pleasing to God no further than it is done with our spirits wrought upon the Spirit of God. 3). Rejoicing in hope God is worshipped and honoured by our hope and trust in Him, especially when we rejoice in that hope, take a complacency in that confidence, which argues a great assurance of the reality and a great esteem of the excellency of the good hoped for. 4). Patient, in tribulation. Thus also God is served, not only by working for him when he calls us to work but by sitting still quietly when he calls us to suffer. Patience for God’s sake, and with an eye to his will and glory, is true piety. 5). Continuing instant in prayer, Prayer is a friend to hope and patience, and we do in it serve the Lord. It signifies both fervency and perseverance in prayer. We should not be cold in the duty, nor soon weary of it, (1Thess,v17; Eph. 6:18; Col. 4: 2). This is our duty which immediately respects God.

Next, Paul offered an explanation of sobriety which Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) again interprets: A sober opinion of ourselves, (Romans 12:3). It is ushered in with a solemn preface: I say through the grace given unto me: the grace of wisdom, by which Paul understood the necessity and excellency of this duty the grace of apostleship, by which Paul had the authority to press and enjoin it. We must not be self-conceited, nor esteem too much our own wisdom and other attainments, not think ourselves to be something (Gal.6:3).  There is a highly thought of ourselves which we may and must have to imagine ourselves too good to be slaves of sin and drudges to this world. On the other hand, we think soberly, that is,  we must have a low and modest opinion of ourselves and to what we have received from God our own abilities, our gifts and graces, according to what we have received from God. 

Moving forward we are now looking for an understanding and description of righteousness under faith. However to fully comprehend what we have in righteousness through faith a look at righteousness which is of the law I believe is needed first. Paul in [Romans 10] desired for the Jews to come out from under the law to be truly saved from the wrath to come, eternal wrath, which was hanging over their heads. With his rendition, Paul believed they could be convinced and converted but knew he could not pray in faith so they might be saved in their unbelief.  Paul was merciful, as God is, who is not willing that any should perish (2Peter 3:9), desires not the death of sinners. Paul in this chapter set the tone: it is our duty as “modern-day disciples” honestly and earnestly to desire the salvation of our own. To complete what has been set before us. I believe we need the following information to identify which righteousness those we are about to meet are walking in. 

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) offers an in-depth look at both walks in righteousness the first being the righteousness of the law. “This Paul shows in (Romans 10:5). The tenor of it is, Do, and live. Though it directs us to better and more effectual righteousness in Yeshua, yet in itself, considered as a law abstracted from its respect to Yeshua and the gospel (for so the unbelieving Jews embraced and retained it), it owneth nothing as righteousness sufficient to justify a man but that of perfect obedience. For this, he quotes that scripture (Leviticus 18:5), You shall, therefore, keep my statutes and my judgments, which if a man does, he shall live in them. To this, he refers to (Galatians 3:12), The man that doeth them, shall live in them. Live that is, be happy, not only in the land of Canaan but in heaven, of which Canaan was a type and figure. The doing supposed must be perfect and sinless, without the least breach or violation. Now, was it not extreme folly in the Jews to adhere so strictly to this way of justification and salvation, which was in itself so hard, and by the corruption of nature now become impossible, when there was a new and a living way opened?

Now we turn to the definition of righteousness which is of faith. Described by Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) Paul describes in the words of Moses, in Deuteronomy, in the second law (so Deuteronomy signifies), where there was a much clearer revelation of Yeshua and the gospel than there was in the first giving of the law: he quotes it from (Deuteronomy 30:11-14), and shows: 1). That it is not at all hard or complicated. The way of justification and salvation has in it no such depths or knots as may discourage us, no insuperable difficulties attending it but, as was foretold, it is a highway, (Isaiah 35:8). We are not put to climb for it, it is not in heaven we are not set to dive for it, it is not in the deep. First, we need not go to heaven, to search the records or to inquire into the secrets of the divine counsel. It is true Yeshua is in heaven, but we may be justified and saved without going thither, to fetch him thence, or sending a special messenger to him. Secondly, we need not go to the deep, to carry Yeshua out of the grave, or from the state of the dead: into the deep to bring up Yeshua from the dead. This plainly shows that Yeshua’s descent into the deep, or into Hades was no more than his going into the state of the dead, in allusion to Jonah. It is true Yeshua was in the grave, and it is as accurate he is now in heaven. But we need not perplex and puzzle ourselves with fancied difficulties, nor must we create to ourselves such gross and carnal ideas of these things as if the method of salvation was impracticable, and the design of the revelation was only to amuse us. No, salvation is not put at so vast a distance from us. 2). But it is very understandable and manageable. “The word is nigh thee.” When we speak of looking upon Yeshua, and receiving Yeshua, and feeding upon Yeshua, it is not Yeshua in heaven, nor Christ in the deep that we mean but Yeshua in the promise, Christ exhibited to us, and offered, in the word. Yeshua is nigh thee, for the word is nigh thee: nigh thee indeed: it is in thy mouth and in thy heart, there is no difficulty in understanding, believing, and owning it. The work thou hast to do lies within thee; the kingdom of God is in you, (Luke 17:21). 

So now we have these definitions to work with, which give us a solid foundation. Where like Peter we stand on the Rock Yeshua is building His Assembly upon Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) explains Matthew 16:18 “The grant is put into Peter’s hand [I say it to thee.] The Old Testament promises relating to the Assembly were given immediately to particular persons, eminent for faith and holiness, as to Abraham and David which yet gave no supremacy to them, much less to any of their successors, so the New Testament charter is here delivered to Peter as an agent, but to the use and behoof of the Assembly in all ages, according to the purposes therein specified and contained. Now it is here promised.

That Yeshua would build his Assembly upon a rock. This body politic is incorporated by the style and title of Yeshua’s Assembly. It is a number of the children of men called out of the world, and set apart from it, and dedicated to Yeshua. It is not thy Assembly, but mine. Peter remembered this when he cautioned ministers not to lord it over God’s heritage. The Assembly is Yeshua’s peculiar, appropriated to him. The world is God’s, and they that dwell therein but the Assembly is a chosen remnant, that stands in relation to God through Yeshua as Mediator. It bears his image and superscription. The Builder and Maker of the Assembly are Yeshua himself [I will build it]. The Assembly is a temple which Yeshua is the Builder of (Zechariah 6:11-12.)

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

So now knowing what our sacrifices represent as “Modern Day Disciples,” it becomes clear, our Assembly is built upon a rock a firm, strong, and lasting foundation, which time will not waste, nor will it sink under the weight of the building. Yeshua would not build his Assembly upon the sand, for he knew that storms would arise. So the call goes out to us as disciples like it did to Peter we must show strength and stability are with us. We must show that we are not shaken by the waves of men’s fluctuating opinions concerning us, but be established in the present truth (2Peter 1:12). The Holy Spirit brought me to Hebrews 12:7-8 to recognize the position of the modern-day Churches offering a god who only loves you and does not chasten. Those who follow this walk need to know without the sacrifice of being Chastened you will be seen being outside of the Assembly and seen as bastards and not sons.

The captain of our salvation Yeshua does not call his people out to the hardest trials at first, but wisely trains them up with fewer sufferings to be prepared for greater. As “Modern Day Disciples” we must demonstrate the gentleness of Yeshua in accommodating their trial to their strength. We must demonstrate how not to magnify our afflictions, but as disciples, identify the mercies which are mixed with the hardships.

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

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

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

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

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

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

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

Robert

“The Holy Scriptures are the word of God. When God sets it home by His Spirit, it convinces powerfully, converts powerfully, and comforts powerfully!” Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774)

Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and a discerner of the thoughts and intents 0f the heart.”

PRE-AMBLE by Robert

Blessings and greetings to all, in the link below, I am introducing an important article just released August 31, 2018, “A SPIRITUAL CALL TO ARMS” which I believe is better understood when combined with the information of this article. Please forward the link as far as you can, it is a battle cry to all who are following our Lord Yeshua (Jesus).

https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2018/08/31/a-spiritual-call-to-arms/

When I first saw the aforementioned scripture, I was excited and thought about what a weapon we have in God’s word, if used accurately it reaches right to who this individual is in the spirit. I believed it to be an effectual weapon when praying in Spiritual Warfare, and it was. We stood on this verse as the basis of reaching to the very spirit of the individual as well the evil vexing them.

However, I did not comprehend what depth and to where these words were leading us. This article, will bring forward and reveal what that power is and the real purpose behind those words. We will find the soul which has long been proud, to be humble and a perverse spirit, to be meek and obedient. Sinful habits which have become natural to the soul, and rooted deeply are separated and cut off by this sword. God’s words will reveal to men their thoughts and purposes, the vileness of many, the evil principles they are moved by, the sinful ends they act to. These words will show the sinner all of which is in his heart. Let us hold fast to the doctrines of the Assemblies and the believers’ faith, its enlivening principles in our hearts, the open profession of it in our lips, and be subject to it in our lives. 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father, as we bow before your throne and lay our petitions before you, we ask you to hear our prayers. As our days become more treacherous and dangerous, we pray Lord for your guidance. We recognize Father those who desire to harm or prevent us from doing your work, they do not accept you or your compassion, forgiveness, or love. We give praise Lord for the protection you place us under and acknowledge You alone are our helper and uphold our souls. We know Father you will reward evil unto our enemies cutting them off in your truth. We know Father it is You who will deliver us from all sin. This we give thanks for in the name of your Son, Yeshua, Amen, and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert 

Gods’, words make a soul which has long been proud, humble; and a perverse spirit,  meek and obedient. We can tell how men look, but God understands what they are. He judges men by the heart. We often form a mistaken judgment of characters; but the Lord values only the faith, fear, and love, which are planted in the heart, beyond human discernment. And God does not favour our children according to our fond partiality, but often most honours and blesses those who have been least regarded. 

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) through commentary sheds additional light. We should be aware of our own infirmities, and think humbly of ourselves, even when men reproach us. The work of the ministry is a spiritual warfare with spiritual enemies, and for spiritual purposes.

Outward force is not the method of the gospel, but strong persuasions, by the power of truth and the meekness of wisdom. Conscience is accountable to God only; and people must be persuaded to God and their duty, not driven by force. 

Thus the weapons of our warfare are mighty; the evidence of truth is convincing. What opposition is made to the gospel, by the powers of sin and Satan in the hearts of men! But observe the conquest the word of God gains. The appointed means, however feeble they appear to some, will be mighty through God. And the preaching of the cross, by men of faith and prayer, has always been fatal to idolatry, impiety, and wickedness.

Research in Luke 21:34 – 36, Yeshua left us a specific warning of what was to come and what we needed to be cautious about, and spiritually prepared to fight as a good battle. “v34. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life. And so that day come upon you unawares. v35. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. v36. Watch ye therefore and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Isaiah 14:12 identifies the enemy who would draw us from the truth: How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! Who will attempt to cause many to stumble?

Then in Rev. 3:10 -13 we are shown what reward will be brought forward for those who are obedient. “Because thou hast kept the word of patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. v11. Behold I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. v12. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God. And he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. v13. He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. 

Now recognizing our battle is within the spiritual realm and God is not only gathering His army together but bringing forward crucial information that reveals how the enemy has permeated the Assembly. How Satan has brought about delusion within the ranks. Jessie Penn Lewis (1861 – 1927)  in her book “War on the Saints” unabridged edition, first published in 1973, in Chapter three page 46 relates the following: “Some of the members of Christ are yet in the stage of babyhood, and others do not even know the initial reception of the Holy Spirit. To such this book has not much to say, as they are among the weaker ones who need the “milk of the Word.” But there are others, which may be described as the advanced guard of the Church of Christ. Who have been baptized with the Holy Ghost, or who are seeking that Baptism; honest and earnest believers. Who sigh and cry over the powerlessness of the true Church of Christ. And who grieve that her witness is so ineffective; that Spiritism and Christian Science, and other “isms,” are sweeping thousands into their deceptive errors, little thinking, that, as they go forward into the spiritual realm, the deceiver, who has misled others, has particular wiles prepared for them, so that he might render ineffective their aggressive power against him. These are the ones who are in danger of the special deception of the counterfeit “Christs,” and false prophets. And the dazzling lure of “signs and wonders,” and “fire out of heaven,” planned to meet their longing for the mighty interposition of God in the darkness settling upon the earth, but who do not recognize that such workings of the spirits of evil are possible, and so are unprepared to meet them. Remember these words were written in the latter part of the 1800s, and take on a prophetic meaning today, as we see the condition of the modern-day churches being described here.

These are the ones, also, who are recklessly ready to follow the Lord at any cost, and yet do not realize their unpreparedness for the contest with the spiritual powers of the unseen world, as they press on into fuller spiritual things. Believers who are full of mental conceptions wrought into them in earlier years, which hinders the Spirit of God from preparing them for all they will meet as they press on to their coveted goal.

Conceptions which also impede others from giving them, out of Scriptures, much they need to know of the spiritual world into which they are so blindly advancing. Conceptions which lull them into false security, and give ground for, and even bring about, that very deception which enables Satan to find them easy prey. Ms. Penn-Lewis in the following statement is definitely identifying the downfall of our modern-day Churches. “One prevailing idea, which such believers have deeply embedded in their minds, is that “honest seekers after God” will not be allowed to be deceived.

That this is one of Satan’s lies, to lure such seekers into a false position of safety, is proved by the history of the Church during the past two thousand years, for every “wile of error” which has borne bitter fruit throughout this period. The errors among groups of such believers, some well known to the present generation, all began among “honest” children of God. BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY GHOST; and all so sure that, knowing the side-tracking of others before them, they would never be caught by the wiles of Satan. 

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

In the past four years, the Lord through the Holy Spirit has shown, how over time a deep shadow of evil has encompassed the world. How deceptions have drawn many into the darkness and away from our Lord and the path to Eternal Life and Peace.

There is no effort for the preparation of believers to recognize the realm of “Spiritual Warfare.” The following video shows how deep our society has fallen away from the truth and the guidance of Yeshua. James 3:14 – 16 (v14.) But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. (v15.) This wisdom descendeth not from above but is earthly, sensual, devilish. v16. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

In closing, I am quoting Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) ” A soul under Satan’s power, and led captive by him, is blind in the things of God, and dumb at the throne of grace; sees nothing, and says nothing to the purpose. Satan blinds the eyes by unbelief and seals up the lips from prayer. The more people magnified Yeshua (Jesus), the more desirous the Pharisees were to vilify him. Today the Pharisees, in my opinion, should be identified as the ANTIFA the real enemy of truth [the followers of Yeshua] and the Republic of the USA. 

To further bring home what our society has fallen into and the how and why. It is best described by the Apostle Peter in 2Peter 2:1 “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privately shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2:2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom, the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words (o. logos) make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingers not, and their damnation slumbers not.

2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment. 2:5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly. 2:6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example unto those that after should live ungodlily. 2:7 And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked. 2:8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds). 2:9 The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: 2:10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Arrogant are they, self – willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. 2:11 Whereas angels, which are higher in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. 2:12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; 2:13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the daytime. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceits while they feast with you. 2:14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: a heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children. 2:15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the direction of Balaam, the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness. 2:16 But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet. 2:17 These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. 2:18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. 2:19 While they promise them liberty, they are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. 

Now we know what is being revealed through the disguise of hating President Trump, the enemy (through multiple minions) is attacking the foundation of the nation as well those who worship God or Yeshua [in Judaism, or Christianity] which brings stability to the country and its people. We are witnessing evil personified and if it continues to be unrecognized as a spiritual movement, the Assemblies of God and Yeshua, along with those who are believers and followers of the truth in all sects, will suffer catastrophically in the near future. 

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Our closing prayer is taken from Psalms 1:1-6 Heavenly Father we know: 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; in his law doth he meditates day and night. And shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season, his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so. But are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous. But the way of the ungodly shall perish. We thank thee, Lord. for all, you have blessed us with. This we pray and accept in the name of Yeshua. Amen and Amen.  

Remember I am a humble servant walking as a Watchman delivering the messages I receive through the Holy Spirit as warnings of what is to come. Ezekiel 3:18 -21.

I pray everyone hears the Trumpet and the call from God and heeds. Know God’s wisdom is going to be with all. John 7:24 Yeshua said, “Judge not according to the appearance but judge righteous judgment. Always remember you fall under this protection in Psalms 91: v1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. v4. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. v7. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. ” May the Lord bless you, keep you and uplift you in the days to come.” Please forward this to all who walk in the light so they might join in the good fight. Blessings. Just a reminder

https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2018/08/31/a-spiritual-call-to-arms/

Robert

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert  

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

As “Fishers of Men” which we have been identified as we must all become Yeshua’s Beacons in the spiritual darkness about to fall upon us. Our light must shine bright and radiant. So those lost may find their way to our light offering guidance to the path through it. All being guided through these temptations safely and peacefully. (2Peter 2:9) “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished.“

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

In the warnings received, I was shown many believers will have questions about the events occurring Globally. For some, there is a confusion about what and why these events are happening and who to believe. Many will think they know the answer through the media reports and scientific releases as their primary sources of information. (2Peter 2:10) “But them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.”  

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

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

Brothers and Sisters as you all may know, recognize and acknowledge “We are in a Spiritual War” having now manifested into an army of evil is Martyring our brothers and sisters on many different fronts globally. Their ulterior motive is dominance (enslavement) and purging of those they believe to be religious fools (Christians). 

Which levels, the grip of war right at us, and places us in the crosshairs of evil, 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 European countries and Great Britain, we are seeing this manifestation occurring as part of a continental event which is having a profound effect on many nations’ beliefs and their very foundation as a country.

The depth of evil working within the USA and Canada has been uncovered and is slowly being revealed to the masses. However, many will not recognize it’s true identity or what it represents. I have added another article which I previously published and believe applies to the current events.  

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

SOUNDING OF THE TRUMPET

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

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

 It was further revealed the urgency of His call is not only to return to our Father’s flock but to recognize His teachings, “will be the only way through the perils and temptations,“ which are about to manifest ahead for all to pass through. I was shown as the clouds become denser less and less understanding and recognition of occurring events will be available.

The spirits of confusion and chaos will prevail, and the masses will need to be dependent on spiritual discernment to find the truth and their way through.

The masses will need guidance from the Holy Spirit as their guide and teacher to maneuver through the ensuing spiritual darkness about to fall upon all. These warnings show the urgency for those declaring themselves as “Fishers of Men” why our “Beacons” must be “bright,” And why we need to be as wise as serpents https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2020/01/17/the-den/ 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 is on us. If we know the truth and share it whether they heed or not we have done what our Lord has called us to do and their blood will be on them. 

What I have shared here with you is a call from our “Father God Almighty” to be as his Son Yeshua who sat at the well waiting for the Samaritan woman. He had the knowledge of her future as we who have been given the discernment to know our present times, now having knowledge of what is to befall our world and those in it.  It becomes not only important to solidify our personal walk but know the depth of our private wells received from Yeshua. And in doing so become the  dispensers of the water which our Lord spoke of in John 4:14 “ But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” 

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

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

I now understand why Yeshua tells us to be as wise as serpents like I said in the last article “Have You Spiritually Attached to God Again?” we are entering into the “Den of Wolves.”  Just remember whose on your side and what has been shared with you but more so why it was shared because God is calling His children back to His flock. We have now been shown the importance of finding as many who have strayed as possible and assist them to find the flock again so they too may find the answer to the question John 4:11 “The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. From whence then hast thou that living water?   

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

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

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

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

Robert

“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. v.14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

PRE-AMBLE by Robert.

In the last Article “GOD SAID WHAT IS THIS THOU HAST DONE?” It showed the importance of working out our Salvation and reconnecting with God. In this article we find the Holy Spirit teaching the importance of continued personal growth in our Salvation but points out, for it to show any value in God’s eyes, it must be shared. We must not let our flesh tempt us to become slack or overconfident in our walk. The previous article revealed the importance of reconnecting and obtaining God’s light as “Modern Day Disciples.” and reflecting it into the darkness of the world.

Adam Clarke (1760 – 1832) comments on the work God puts into our soul to demonstrate our obedience to His calling which sets the tone for this article. “Ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh – If the Spirit of God dwells in and rules your heart, the whole carnal mind will be destroyed; and then, not only carnal ordinances will be abandoned, but also the works and propensities of the flesh.”

Matthew Henry’s (1662 -1774) comments advocate Adam Clarke’s comments on Galatians 5 and reveal’s the depth and what must never go missing for us to function in the Spirit demonstrating our obedience to God’s calling. “Grace includes God’s good-will towards us, and his good work upon us; and peace, all that inward comfort, or outward prosperity, which is really needful for us. They come from God the Father, as the Fountain, through Yeshua. But observe, first grace, and then peace; there can be no true peace without grace. Yeshua gave himself for our sins, to make atonement for us: this the justice of God required, and to this, he freely submitted.“

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father I want to thank you for showing us the real depth of our faith. I petition you, Father, for wisdom to be upon all those reading this article deepen their discernment and understanding. Bring unto them a spirit of calm that any decision they are about to make in respect to a spiritual walk with you Lord would be an informed one void of emotions and worldly desires. I ask Lord that you would guardedly open their minds to receive all information the Holy Spirit will reveal as the foundation for their future decisions. Father bring them the knowledge of the gifts of Heaven. And how to obtain the fruits of everlasting life. I pray this in your name in the name of Yeshua AMEN and AMEN.

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

If we care to act under the guidance and power of the blessed Spirit, though we may not be freed from the stirrings and oppositions of the corrupt nature which remains in us, it shall not have dominion over us. Believers are engaged in a conflict, in which they earnestly desire that grace may obtain full and speedy victory. And those who want this to give themselves up to be led by the Holy Spirit, are not under the law as a covenant of works, nor exposed to its awful curse. Their hatred of sin, and desires after holiness show that they have a part in the salvation of the gospel. The works of the flesh are many and manifest. And these sins will shut men out of heaven. Yet, what numbers, calling themselves believers, live in these, and say they hope for heaven!

The fruits of the Spirit, or of the renewed nature, which we are to do, are named. And as the apostle had chiefly called works of the flesh, not only hurtful to men themselves, but tend to make them so to one another, so here he primarily notices the fruits of the Spirit, which are typical to make believers agreeable one to another, as well as to make them happy. The fruits of the Spirit plainly show that such are led by the Spirit. By describing the works of the flesh and fruits of the Spirit, we are told what to avoid and oppose, and what we are to cherish and cultivate; and this is the sincere care and endeavour of all real Believers walking as Modern Day Disciples. Matthew Henry (1662 -1774) relates to Modern Day Disciples who it is we are going to confront and what appears to them as an appealing walk through life.

Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show, and profess it. Imposing upon others, yet they deceive themselves if they think to impose upon God, who knows their hearts as well as actions; and as he cannot be deceived, so he will not be mocked. Our present time is seed time; in the other world, we shall reap as we sow now. As there are two sorts of sowing, one to the flesh, and the other to the Spirit, so will the reckoning be hereafter. Those who live a carnal, sensual life, must expect no other fruit from such a course than misery and ruin. But those who, under the guidance and influences of the Holy Spirit, live a life of faith in Yeshua, and abound in Believer’s graces, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. We are all very apt to tire on duty, particularly in doing good. We should carefully watch and guard against it. Only perseverance in well-doing is the reward promised. Here is an appeal to all to do good in their places. We should take care to do good in our lifetime, and make this the business of our lives. Especially when fresh occasions offer, and as far as our power reaches.

Adam Clarke’s Commentary on Galatians 5:19 -21 describes what we as Modern Day Disciples will face when encountering Satan’s prisoners. As well, we must ascertain, just how quickly we could fall victim to the temptations, Matthew Henry eluded to if we let our guard down. The Holy Spirit is going to lead us to these prisoners so we might demonstrate through our actions and examples within our walk how God’s love and compassion will open the door to eternal life with Him.

Now the works of the flesh are manifest. By flesh, we are to understand the evil and fallen state of the soul. No longer under the guidance of God’s Spirit and right reason. But under the animal passions; and they are even rendered more irregular and turbulent by the influence of sin. So that man is in a worse state than the brute. And so all-commanding is this evil nature that it leads men to all kinds of crimes. And among them the following, which are manifest – known to all, and most prevalent; and, though your law most solemnly forbids these, the observance of its ordinances gives no power to overcome them and provides no pardon for the guilt and condemnation produced by them.

Adultery – Μοιχεια· Illicit connection with a married person. This word is wanting in this place in the best MSS., versions, and fathers; the next term often comprehending both.

Fornication – Πορνεια· Illicit connection between single or unmarried persons; yet often signifying adultery also.

Uncleanness – Ακαθαπσια· Whatever is opposite to purity; probably meaning here, as in Romans 1:24; 2 Corinthians 12:21, unnatural practices; sodomy, bestiality.

Lasciviousness – Ασελγεια· Whatever is contrary to chastity; all lewdness. Verse 20 Idolatry – Worshipping of idols; frequenting idol festivals; all the rites of Bacchus, Venus, Priapus, etc., which were common among the Gentiles.

Witchcraft – Φαρμακεια, from φαρμακον a drug or poison; because in all spells and enchantments, whether true or false, drugs were employed. As a drug, φαρμακον, might either be the means of removing evil, or inflicting one, etymologists have derived it from φερον ακος, bringing ease, or φερον αχος, producing pain. So spells and incantations were sometimes used for the restoration of the health; at others, for the destruction of an enemy. Sometimes, these φαρμακα were used to procure love; at other times, to produce hatred.

Hatred – Εχθραι· Aversions and antipathies, when opposed to brotherly love and kindness.Variance – Ερεις· Contentions, where the principle of hate proceeds to open acts; hence contests, altercations, lawsuits, and disputes in general.Emulations – Ζηλοι· Envies or emulations; that is strife to excel at the expense of another; lowering others to set up one’s self; unholy zeal, fervently adopting a wrong cause, or supporting a good one by cruel means. Inquisitions, pretending to help true religion by torturing and burning alive those who both profess and practice it.

Wrath – Θυμοι· Turbulent passions, disturbing the harmony of the mind, and producing domestic and civil broils and disquietudes.

Strife – Επιθειαι· Disputations, janglings, logomachics, or strife about words. Seditions – Διχοστασιαι· Divisions into separate factions; parties, whether in the Church or state. Heresies – Αἱρεσεις· Factions; parties in the Church separating from communion with each other, and setting up altar against altar. The word, which is harmless in itself, is here used in a wicked sense. Instead of αἱρεσεις, the Slavonic has σκανδαλα, scandals, offences or stumbling-blocks.

Verse 21

Envyings – Φθονοι· “Pain felt, and malignity conceived, at the sight of excellence or happiness.” A passion the most base and the least curable of all that disgrace or degrade the fallen soul. See on Romans 13:13.

Murders – Φονοι· Similarity of sound to the preceding seems to have suggested the word in this association; it wants in several MSS. Murder signifies the destruction of human life; and as he who hates his brother in his heart is ready to take away his life, so he is called a murderer. After all the casuistry of man, it does not appear that the right of taking away a human life on any pretense, except for the crime of murder belongs to any but the Maker and Judge of all men.

Drunkenness – Μεθαι· Taking more wine or any inebriating liquor than is necessary for health; whatever unfit for public, domestic, or spiritual duties; even the cares of the world, when they intoxicate the mind. See on Romans 13:13. Revellings – Κωμοι· Lascivious feastings, with obscene songs, music, etc. See on Romans 13:13.

And such like – Και τα ὁμοια τουτοις· All that proceeds from the evil passions of a fallen spirit, besides those above specified; and all that the law of God specifies and condemns. Of the which I tell you before – When I first preached the Gospel to you. As I had also told you in time past – When I paid my second visit to you; for the apostle did visit them twice. See Acts 16:6; Acts 18:23.Shall not inherit – They are not children of God, and therefore cannot inherit the kingdom which belongs only to the children of the Divine family. Now that we have knowledge of what it is we are actually confronting.

Adam Clarke describes the fruits of the Holy Spirit and the overall effect they will have in our lives as Modern Day Disciples when used as part of our demonstrated walk.

But the fruit of the Spirit – Both flesh – the sinful dispositions of the human heart and spirit – the changed or purified state of the soul, by the grace and Spirit of God, are represented by the apostle as trees, one yielding good the other bad fruit; the productions of each being according to the nature of the tree, as the tree is according to the nature of the seed from which it sprung. The bad seed produced a bad tree, yielding all manner of evil fruit; the excellent seed produced a good tree, bringing forth fruits of the most outstanding kind. The tree of the flesh, with all its evil fruits, we have already seen; the tree of the Spirit, with its excellent fruits, we shall now see.

Love – Αγαπη· An intense desire to please God, and to do good to mankind; the very soul and spirit of all true religion; the fulfilling of the law, and what gives energy to faith itself. See Galatians 5:6.

Joy – Χαρα· The exultation that arises from a sense of God’s mercy communicated to the soul in the pardon of its iniquities, and the prospect of that eternal glory of which it has the foretaste in the forgiveness of sin. See Romans 5:2..Peace – Ειρηνη· The calm, quiet, and order, which take place in the justified soul, instead of the doubts, fears, alarms, and dreadful forebodings, which every true penitent less or more feels, and must feel till the assurance of pardon brings peace and satisfaction to the mind. Peace is the first sensible fruit of the forgiveness of sin. See Romans 5:1.

Long-suffering – Μακροθυμια· Long-mindedness, bearing with the frailties and provocations of others, from the consideration that God has borne long with ours; and that, if he had not, we should have been speedily consumed: bearing up also through all the troubles and difficulties of life without murmuring or repining; submitting cheerfully to every dispensation of God’s providence, and thus deriving benefit from every occurrence.

Gentleness – Χρηστοτης· Benignity, affability; a very rare grace, often wanting in many who have a considerable share of Christian excellence. Good education and polished manners, when brought under the influence of the grace of God, will bring out this grace with great effect.

Goodness – Αγαθωσυνη· The perpetual desire and sincere study, not only to abstain from every appearance of evil but to do good to the bodies and souls of men to the utmost of our ability. But all this must spring from a good heart – a heart purified by the Spirit of God; and then, the tree is made good, the fruit must be good also.

Faith – Πιστις, here used for fidelity – punctuality in performing promises, conscientious carefulness in preserving what is committed to our trust, in restoring it to its proper owner, in transacting the business confided to us, neither betraying the secret of our friend nor disappointing the confidence of our employer.

Verse 23

Meekness – Πραοτης· Mildness, indulgence toward the weak and erring, a patient suffering from injuries without feeling a spirit of revenge, an even balance of all tempers and passions, the complete opposite to anger.

Temperance – Εγκρατεια· Continence, self-government, or moderation, principally concerning sensual or animal appetites. Moderation in eating, drinking, sleeping, etc. Several very respectable MSS., as D*EFG, with the Vulgate, most copies of the Itala and several of the fathers, add ἁγνεια, chastity. This we are sure cannot be separated from the genuine Christian character, though it may be included in the word εγκρατεια, continence or moderation, immediately preceding.

Against such there is no law – Those, whose lives are adorned by the above virtues, cannot be condemned by any law, for the whole purpose and design of the moral law of God is fulfilled in those who have the Spirit of God, producing in their hearts and lives the preceding fruits.

The gospel is a doctrine according to godliness, 1 Timothy 6:3, and is so far from giving the least countenance to sin, that it lays us under the strongest obligation to avoid and subdue it.

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) explains “The apostle urges that all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. If believers, who should help one another, and rejoice one another, quarrel, what can be expected but that the God of love should deny his grace, that the Spirit of love should depart, and the evil spirit, who seeks their destruction, should prevail? Happy would it be, if Believers, instead of biting and devouring one another on account of different opinions, would set themselves against sin in themselves, and in the places where they live and worship?

Believers are not to suppose that religious knowledge, or Christian privileges, gave them any right to despise unbelievers, or to disobey lawful commands, or to expose their faults to others. And such as enjoyed the privilege of living with believers, were not to withhold due respect and reverence, because they were equal in respect to religious privileges but were to serve with double diligence and cheerfulness, because of their faith in Yeshua, and as partakers of his free salvation. We are not to consent to any words as wholesome, except the words of our Lord Yeshua; to these, we must give unfeigned consent.

Matthew Henry (1662- 1774) continues “Commonly those are most proud who know least; for they do not know themselves. Hence come envy, strife, railings, evil-surmisings, disputes that are all subtlety, and of no solidity, between men of corrupt and carnal minds, ignorant of the truth and its sanctifying power, and seeking their worldly advantage.”

Thus we’re shown who and what we are being presented and in that knowledge recognize the Holy Spirit is with us and to use demonstrations and examples as the Spirit is not there for them, to decipher spoken truths.

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father, hear our cries for your instruction and heavenly gifts to prepare us to be compelling examples of your love and compassion. Bring unto us a clear mind and vision to see the seeds of temptations standing before these prisoners of Satan. That we will use your sword of truth to sever all the bindings from them. Give us the strength and knowledge to demonstrate your truth as a light for them to find your path to eternal life and peace. We pray this in your name Yeshua. Amen and Amen.

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert Isn’t our Lord a fantastic leader who brings us all we need to recognize who and what we are about to be confronted with and how to deal with it effectively. As I ponder how Yeshua took the time from the multitudes to deal with just one person I begin to recognize the significance of grace. We have been shown how our enemy has and is stealing Grace from the worldly churches. I am closing with Matthew Henry’s (1662- 1774) comments “Those that make a trade of Christianity to serve their turn for this world will be disappointed; but those who mind it as their calling will find it has the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. He that is godly is sure to be happy in another world; and if contented with his condition in this world, he has enough; and all truly godly people are content.“

Romans 1:28 “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge,
God gave them over to a reprobate mind to do those things which are not convenient.” Apostle Paul A.D. 56.  

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Our Lord works in mysterious ways and never ceases to amaze me of what task He is going to bring forward for His “Modern Day Disciples.” The following is an excerpt from an article I was shown. It’s content disturbed me deeply and through the Holy Spirit brought my attention to the desperation which is in our Society. It revealed just how deep Satan has penetrated our churches, governments, and educational centers to sow his tares.

This excerpt from (As Tragedy Engulfs Nation, America Abandons God,) published by The Daily Signal, Commentary, Opinion April 2, 2018, written by Emilie Kao Director of the Richard and Helen Devos Center for Religion & Civil Society at the Heritage Foundation.)  flashes a glimpse of what might be happening in our society today. “As Michelle Goldberg writes in The New York Times, “Often when traditional institutions and beliefs collapse and people are caught between cultural despair and cosmic hopes, they turn to magic.” Self-described witch Dakota Bracciale says of the collapse of traditional religions, “It left this huge vacuum, and that vacuum had to be filled with something.” 

As Tragedy Engulfs Nation, America Abandons God

This article gives us a Carnal look and physical Logic describing basic physics. As Disciples, we should recognize the Spiritual aspect described in Matt. 12:43 – 45 there cannot be emptiness. If there is, it will be filled by something, and in this case, the previous link displayed describes quite well what that is. However, the Scriptures reveal how deep the evil can penetrate (Rom 12:45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there. And the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so, shall it be also unto the wicked generation?

Paul in Romans 1:21- 22 describes those spoken of in this particular article, he is listing the very things which have drawn our society away from the light and truth. I am quoting from my last article “WHY DO I NEED OIL FOR MY LAMP?” “So prone is fallen man to sin, that if the enemy sows the tares, he may go his way, they will spring up, and do hurt; whereas, when good seed is sown, it must be tended, watered, and fenced.“

The last part of this quote is what I want to focus on, when good seed is sown, it must be tended, watered, and fenced. The article points out that there is a void between traditional religions and the population “Self-described witch Dakota Bracciale says of the collapse of traditional religions,” “It left this huge vacuum, and that vacuum had to be filled with something.” 

I do not want to believe her statement is right, I do not want to think that our Spiritual leaders have failed so severely our society has turned its back on God. If this is so then, there has been a significant failure in all the assemblies spreading God’s love and compassion. There has been a significant failure to communicate His love and gifts which go with it. There has been the loss of hope and worse the loss of believing God loves us all and will not abandon us. 

In an earlier article, “WHO OR WHAT IS THE ENEMY REALLY.” I had described “And who grieve that her witness is so ineffective; that Spiritism and Christian science, and other “isms,” are sweeping thousands into their deceptive errors and has entered into the pulpits of some churches and brought about the feeling there was no difference between a secular and a spiritual walk. 

In this article, we are going to be shown the real work those who have taken on Yeshua’s mantle as a “Modern Day Disciple” will be presented. Our commitment is going to be stretched to its limits and tested to the most in-depth degree. We are going to have Satan’s smooth-talking subtle side exposed, and then the actual depth of his evil, fully exposed to our walk.

To fully understand what is transpiring, recognize Satan sows and leaves his work to influence those willing to accept it without realizing the price. The link which leads to the article stating “The Public Has Abandoned God” is the basis for this call, Yeshua is making to His Disciples. Our work is going to be cut out for us. This is an earnest call because Satan does not want to lose any of those souls he has captured, especially those threatening suicide, as those we cannot turn to the light if they succeed in committing that final act, and Satan will have won that battle. As disciples, we should not accept this type of defeat.

OPENING PRAYER by Robert 

Heavenly Father we have heard your call to be with you before your throne. We pray Lord, for your wisdom and discernment, to be with us, so we might know your will. Loose unto us through the Holy Spirit all those secret gifts you hold for those saints worthy of there actions and depth of knowledge. Bring us into your pool of knowledge about our enemy, so we may approach his minions their deceptions and lies, knowing it is our shield and buckler. Polish us to be a finely honed two-edged sword, that we would use it skillfully and articulately to free those bound and held captive. Know Father, we go into these battles as dedicated and devoted soldiers, ready to sacrifice all for your deluded and lost children, as we love you and them with all our heart, soul, and mind. Re-enforce our fervour, deepen our faith, cover our grace, with your love and compassion, cover us with your wings as we move forward into the deepest and darkest part of the “Den of Wolves”. Fill our reservoirs with your oil that our lanterns burn continuously and brightly lighting our path before us. We pray this in your name Yeshua. Amen and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert 

When I first read the article, my heart sunk, and despair covered me thinking of how those walking in the world could believe they had been abandoned and there is no hope, rhyme or reason, for our journey through life. I know what Ephesians 5:3-6 states, however, I also believe not all have abandoned God, because they don’t believe in Him. They may at the moment think that is true, however, if we take another look at this whole situation, I believe, we will find the real cause the real reasons for this disconnect.

We recognize sin has an appeal to it for many reasons, Satan dresses it up to appeal to our greatest weakness the flesh. He attacks our desires to appease the flesh we exist in, and willingness to be as comfortable as worldly possible with it. The keyword in that statement is worldly. Most individuals do not believe being sophisticated, and luxurious makes them covetous. They do, however, understand a greedy man makes a god of his money; places his hope, confidence, and delight, in worldly goods and his bank account.

As an example of not understanding our social environment, a disciple comes along and states your hope should not be in your wealth or possessions, but in God. It then becomes difficult to bring the truth to one so convinced they are happy, comfortable and in what they believe is a peaceful life. Of course, this lifestyle and spiritual walk are going to appear more appealing as Satan, and his minions make it appear so and are not going to attack, those they own already.  

It becomes, our challenge to recognize the mindsets of those blinded by Satans subtle lies, and gently bring an awareness of the Eternal effect, this lifestyle eventually will bring. We must, as living examples along with non-judgmental expressions of God’s truths. Show those who allow themselves, either in the lusts of the flesh or the love of the world, cannot receive God’s gifts we have passionately demonstrated, as being a part of our walk. We must teach that what we have explained and demonstrated must be a part of their lives to belong to the kingdom of grace, as well to come to the kingdom of glory and its glorious rewards.  Our demonstrations must show we who were the vilest transgressors and once walked the same path as they are on, but repented and now believe the gospel, have become God’s children of obedience, from whom God’s wrath was turned away and go forward sharing His gifts which are priceless.

Matthew Henry (1662 -1774) explains in the following commentary why it is essential to approach this with meekness and wisdom. “Dare we make light of that which brings down the wrath of God? Sinners, like men in the dark, are going they know not whither and doing they do not know what. But the grace of God wrought a mighty change in the souls of many. Walk as children of light, as having knowledge and holiness. These works of darkness are unfruitful, whatever profit they may boast; for they end in the destruction of the impenitent sinner. There are many ways of abetting, or taking part in the sins of others; by “commendation, counsel, consent, or concealment.”

And if we share with others in their sins, we must expect to share in their plagues. If we do not reprove the sins of others, we have fellowship with them. A good man will be ashamed to speak of what many wicked men are not ashamed to do. We must have not only sight and knowledge that sin is a sin, and in some measure shameful, but see it as a breach of God’s holy law. After the example of prophets and apostles, we should call on those asleep and dead in sin, to awake and arise, that Christ may give them light. 

When I read the article every ounce of righteousness in me wanted to lash out, speak out, rush out, and show the world, they were wrong and what they were missing. The Holy Spirit placed a peacefulness on me and brought me to Eph. 5:1-21 (v.21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.) where I was shown ministering [practical]Christian duties. 

Matthew Henry (1662 -1774) details our duties quite well.  “Because God, for Yeshua’s sake, has forgiven you, therefore be ye followers of God, imitators of God. Resemble him especially in his love and pardoning goodness, as becomes those beloved, by their heavenly Father. In Yeshua’s sacrifice his love triumphs, and we are to consider it fully.” Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against gross acts of sin, but against what some may make light of. But these things are so far from being profitable. That they pollute and poison the hearers. Our cheerfulness should show itself as becomes Followers, in what may tend to God’s glory.

Another remedy against sin is care or caution. “Time is a talent given by God, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design.“ If we have lost our time heretofore, we must double our diligence for the future. Of that time which thousands on a dying bed would gladly redeem at the price of the whole world, how little do men think, and to what trifles they daily sacrifice it!

People are very apt to complain of severe times; it was well if that stirred them more to redeem the time. Be not unwise. Ignorance of our duty and neglect of our souls show the most significant folly. Drunkenness and drug use are a sin that never goes alone, but carry men into other evils; it is a sin very provoking to God.

The drunkard or drug user holds out to his family and to the world the sad spectacle of a sinner, hardened beyond what is familiar and hastening to perdition. When afflicted or weary, let us not seek to raise our spirits by strong drink or drug use, which is hateful and hurtful, and only ends in making sorrows even deeper.

But by the demonstration of fervent prayer, we can seek to be filled with the Spirit of God and avoid whatever would grieve our gracious Comforter. All God’s people have reason to sing for joy. Always, even in trials and afflictions, and for all things; being satisfied with their loving intent, and good tendency. God keeps believers from sinning against him and engages them to submit one to another in all he has commanded, to promote his glory, and to fulfill their duties to each other.

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Father in heaven hears our petition which we lay before His throne. Bring strength and courage to us, that we might receive your knowledge, understanding, patience, your words of encouragement to restore those we encounter to see your love. Guide us to walk in your image, to speak as you would Father with gentleness, caring and a non-judgmental demeanour to demonstrate your caring and love for those who have or would scorn you, Father.

Place in our hearts your compassion for all who are lost for all who may have strayed or stumbled and walk-in guilt and despair. Be with us Lord as we reflect your light into the darkness seeking to restore those of your children who are aimlessly wandering. This we pray in your name Yeshua. Amen and Amen.

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

Do we really consider how much wasted time there really is in our lives? Do we recognize how quickly our life passes and how much of it is wasted on what we believe is essential work, particular recreational time involving necessary time for the fun to appease our ego?

Do we see how the minutes add up to hours and hours add up to days and days up to old age? Where, all of a sudden, time is now important as we take it seriously, and ponder, Just how much we have wasted, on special work projects or entertainment pleasuring and satisfying our egos.

We look at the youth wasting the same time we did and state “what a waste.” Because we now realize, how much we spent over the years, Then like a thunderbolt hitting us, we discover what we wasted, “Time is a talent, given by God, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to His design. ” Our short time here (James 4:14) is given to recognize the reality there is an Eternity ahead. Where there is no time and how we will spend that eternity is determined by what we do with the short time we have from birth to death. 

We have two choices, one to entertain our spirit, the other to educate our soul (Matt.6:20) in order to feed our spirit when we’re in Eternity. Whether you believe it or not, your spirit is not going to perish. The flesh our temple, definitely will, but the real person you are, (Genesis 1:27) that spirit will exist Eternally. How is determined by you and only you, during the time, God has alloted us within our pilgrimage through this life!

My question, to all who think I’m blowing hot air, “what if I’m right and you’re wrong then what?” That’s quite the gamble. “Oh,” I know your being lead to believe there is an “eternal party” waiting for you. Filled with all the things entertaining in this life, “really”?

Some of you, are told all paths lead to the same doorway to Eternity others are lead to believe we recycle through death until we find the perfect fit for our spirit. Then there are those who are telling you there is no such thing as hell, it’s just a made-up myth to keep you in line with their teachings.

I wonder where these thoughts or pearls of wisdom, as some call them, come from. Who thinks them up? Who spreads them throughout society? Who verifies them as being factual? Many movements are attempting to search the past to prove we are descendants of some master race. Have you ever considered that we are very unique, very special in our design, very separate from all other life forms?

That as unique creations we have been given an exceptional talent and a period of time to use a special gift to work out, how once the housing we call a body perishes.

Answer this question, will we again be spiritually connected to God or still spiritually separated and what will be offered once we enter eternity? Perhaps we should take a bit of our time and ponder this question.

You see the special gift we have been given is called reasoning power, not intelligence not education or degrees, but pure and simple, reasoning power to determine right from wrong within our lives as it is presented to us.

We all start at the same start line and will all end up at the same finish line, realizing the time from start to finish was not a race. But a journey filled with experiences set before us, to use our gift of reasoning power to determine whether we use our time or waste our time.

We all discover what that reasoning power is called, In the end it boils down to one thing, we are the only one who can affect our future, it’s our sole responsibility. Yes, we can be influenced one way or another, but it all comes down to one thing our power of reasoning gives us a FREE WILL to chose our path.

So when we look back at how we utilized our time, before passing into Eternity. All which is reflected for us to see will show if we wasted our time, and if we did, we cannot be excused. As we were gifted, like all, with the ability to use reasoning power, with our “FREE WILL, to find the truth, lay up treasures, and prepare for Eternity.”

Remember, as a messenger doing Yeshua’s bidding. I ponder this question, “Many will save and invest to secure a retired life which lasts a limited time.” Why do we not as unique creations, bring to the table the same fervour demonstrated in saving and preparing for retirement when it comes to getting to know Yeshua? But lose that fervour when it comes to investing in our spiritual well being which is going to last for an Eternity?  

The reasoning which comes to mind and I hear it a lot “I was just too busy enjoying life.” 

Peter: And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison and to death. And he said: I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. (Luke 22:34).

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Here we have the most dedicated of the Apostles saying he will follow the Lord without a doubt. However, Yeshua looks within Peter’s heart and informs him there will be three denials before the cock crows the next morning. The questions the Holy Spirit is showing to ask goes as follows: How deep do you believe your commitment to Yeshua runs in you? How well do you know Yeshua personally? How close is your walk to the spoken commitment? Which of the ten maidens with oil are you? It’s easy to proclaim, however when the chips are down where will you be? Remember you’re up against who was considered the best (Peter) whose stated commitment was measured and fell short.

I was sent this video which I firmly believe reveals the state of our modern day churches, undoubtedly not Yeshua’s Assemblies (In case you’re wondering historians verify there were no churches the early followers were known as Believers and gathered in Assemblies). I believe it personifies the Three Denials being issued by those in the Worldly Churches following their god of love. 

The caption which accompanied this video “Now I realize why we need to search out scriptures for ourselves. I never could understand and get why until I saw this video experiment.” Randy P. I wonder how many others might confess this hole in their walk. 

I am inserting what represents my first article of the ongoing series of articles, which I used to initiate this revealing journey, it was published June 14, 2017. I firmly believe God is, with all His love and compassion for us, again calling out to us. The video in a small way identifies the why, and the real condition of those He is reaching out to.

https://romboughrobert.com/2017/06/14/truth-will-be-evil-lies-will-be-truth/ 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father in humility we come before your throne, asking for you to search our hearts and reveal the true state of our journey. The true position, we hold with Yeshua within our personal relationship. Bring our weaknesses forward to be identified, show us our vulnerabilities to temptations, fill us with humility so we might accept your findings. Bring forward the depth of our Integrity and wisdom of our determination in demonstrating ourselves as humble, meek, servants committed to your service. Bring into our lives the secrets of heaven, that we might be emboldened to serve with all of our hearts, our minds, and most of all our Spirit and Soul. This we pray in your name Yeshua, Amen and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

 “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) So, where do you fit in this declaration by our Lord? There it is in plain English God knows your heart and so do you. Now, the previous article “THE SACRIFICE” Published July 25, 2018, becomes even clearer, the role our sacrifices play in our current walk. The article “TRUTH WILL BE EVIL, LIES WILL BE TRUTH,” Published June 14, 2018, revealed there were two options to choose from who it is we will follow if it’s God then follow Him. If it’s Baal, then follow him. It clearly showed there was no middle there is no room for complacency or altering the commitment to make it easier to be a part of. Once your choice is made if with God, then be the best at it, if with Baal then be in fear of what your choice will determine your just rewards will bear as fruit in the end.

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) commentary on Luke 16:15. “The true riches signify spiritual blessings; and if a man spends upon himself, or hoards up what God has trusted to him, as to outward things, what evidence can he have, that he is an heir of God through Yeshua? The riches of this world are deceitful and uncertain. Let us be convinced that those are truly rich, and very rich, who are rich in faith, and rich toward God, rich in Christ, in the promises; let us then lay up our treasure in heaven, and expect our portion from thence.“

“Our Lord added a solemn warning,” Ye cannot serve God and the world, so divided are the two interests. When our Lord spoke thus, the covetous Pharisees treated his instructions with contempt. But he warned them, that what they contended for as the law, was a wresting of its meaning: this our Lord showed in a case respecting divorce. There are many covetous sticklers for the forms of godliness, who are the bitterest enemies to its power and try to set others against the truth. 

The design of Yeshua in giving himself for us, is, that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works; and true belief is the most durable bond of friendship. Here are earnest exhortations to several Believers duties, especially contentment. The sin opposed to this grace and commitment is covetousness, an over-eager desire for the wealth of this world, with envy of those who have more than ourselves. 

Having treasures in heaven, we may be content with mean things here. Those who cannot be so, would not be content though God raised their condition. Adam was in paradise, yet not contented; some angels in heaven were not contented; but the apostle Paul, though abased and empty, had learned in every state, in any state, to be content. Believers have reason to be contented with their present lot. This promise contains the sum and substance of all the promises; “I will never, no, never leave thee, no, never forsake thee.” 

The professed love of Believers to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and insignificant and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. We must not only do that which is good, but we must cleave to it. All our duty towards one another is summed up in one word, love. This denotes the love of parents to their children; which is more tender and natural than any other; unforced, unconstrained. And love to God and man, with zeal for the gospel, will make the wise Believer diligent in all his worldly business, and in gaining superior skill. God must be served with the spirit, under the influences of the Holy Spirit. He is honored by our hope and trust in him, especially when we rejoice in that hope. 

The last verse suggests what is not easily understood by the world; that in all strife and contention, “Those who seek revenge, are conquered, and those who choose to forgive are conquerors.” Be not overcome of evil. Learn to defeat ill designs against you, either to change them or to preserve your own peace. He that has this rule over his spirit is better than the mighty. God’s children may be asked whether it is not sweeter to them than all earthly good, that God so enables them by his Spirit, thus to feel and act. 

Believers must avoid a useless expense, and be careful not to contract any debts they have not the power to discharge. They are also to stand aloof from all venturesome speculations and rash engagements, and whatever may expose them to the danger of not rendering to all their due. Do not keep in any one’s debt. Give every one his own. Do not spend that on yourselves, which you owe to others. But many who are very sensible of the trouble, think little of the sin, of being in debt. Love to others includes all the duties of the second table. The last five of the ten commandments are all summed up in this royal law, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself; with the same sincerity that thou lovest thyself, though not in the same measure and degree. He that loves his neighbor as himself will desire the welfare of his neighbor. On this is built that golden rule, of doing as we would be done by. Love is a living, active principle of obedience to the whole law. Let us not only avoid injuries to the persons, connections, property, and characters of men; but do no kind or degree of evil to any man, and study to be useful in every station of life.

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

Throughout this article, we are shown the two sides of our walk and commitment, what is revealed are the different situations by which we unwittingly deny Yeshua. The second side is like Peter, our commitment is known to Yeshua measured and noted. Even though Peter denied knowing Yeshua three times he was continually blessed with wisdom discernment and the courage to demonstrate his love and devotion to Yeshua and demonstrated his relationship, he never fell short in his commitment. Through Peter’s demonstration, we are able to recognize the compassion our Father has for us as well determination we will see His light and forgiveness.

This does not give us permission to sin or fall away from truth and our journey learning how to share God’s saving grace. Our aim must be like Paul, who learned to be content in every state, in any state, to be content. Yeshua offers us the ultimate promise “I will never, no, never leave thee, no, never forsake thee.” What more can we ask for, as in this realm we have Yeshua’s precious gift of His presence assured? This article reveals there are many pitfalls we will encounter which represent our denials of Yeshua. But we now know who it is picking us up and dusting us off and reassuring us there is a special victory waiting for us at the end of this journey. 

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father, thank you for your steadfastness in maintaining your promise of being with us to the end. Thank you, Lord, for reaching down through the Holy Spirit to lift us when we are downed by the enemy. Thank you for advancing our understanding of our journey that it allows us to shine your light on this world. We honor those heavenly gifts shared with us and the instruction from the Holy Spirit on how to use them. We thank you, Lord, for the knowledge to recognize who and what our enemy attempting to achieve. This we pray in Yeshua’s name Amen and Amen.

Remember these articles are just messages of a humble, obedient Servant called to be a Watchman sounding the Trumpet to the make the flock aware. God’s blessings to those who hear the Trumpet. And know true messengers cannot be delegated they must have the spirit of God in them as Peter did when, with eyes full of heavenly light and heart glowing with sacred fire, declared Yeshua, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God!” May God bring blessings to all who walk in the name of Yeshua as Adopted children. “Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord; (For we walk by faith, not by sight). We are confident, I say, and willing rather be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” (2Corinthians 5:6-8)

The young man saith unto him, all these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? “ Yeshua saith unto him, “If thou wilt, be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.” But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. (Matthew 19:20 – 22.)

PRE-AMBLE by Robert

I am opening with a quote from the Sept. 24, 2017 article ” WHO WILL THREAD THE NEEDLE.” In the article, Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 – 1927) adds to our weapons and plan of attack remember Peter talked about all the different levels of faith being demonstrated. Ms. Penn Lewis draws our attention to use our free will and faith combination. She states the following on pg 211 – 212 in her book the ninth edition published 1973, “WAR ON THE SAINTS.” “In the hour of his regeneration, God gives a man the absolute liberty of will to rule over himself, as he walks in fellowship with God. And by this restoration of a will free to act in choosing for God, SATAN LOSES HIS POWER. Satan is the god of this world, and he rules the world through the will of men enslaved by him. Enslaved not only directly, but indirectly, by inciting men to enslave one another, and to covet the power of “influence,” whereas they should work with God to restore to every man the freedom of his own personal volition, and the power of choice to do right because it is right, obtained for them at Calvary.“

What are we to look for? What is it we are being shown in this parable? We know following the world leads to destruction so what is it Yeshua is attempting to reveal with this parable? We really need to prepare for our acceptance of the answers which are about to be revealed. 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

I hear the horns in heaven heralding your greatness heavenly Father, sounding out your Holy reverence. Music not of the world but of heaven so majestic it is beyond the human mind, soothing, uplifting and identifying your diety. Lord, we humble ourselves before your throne prostrating before you Father desiring to have you search our hearts, Lord. So we might know our actual position within our personal relationship with you Yeshua. We plead for you to measure our dedication, devotion, and loyalty. If you find it short Father, reveal, those areas we need to strengthen to continue in your service. This we pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert 

When I read the scripture in Matthew 19: 20 – 22 I pondered and wondered what was going through the mind and heart of that young man. Here stood before him the one who held the answer to the question “What lack I yet? ” My question, are those possessions so vital to you? You have just been offered a path to eternal life!

Jessie Penn-Lewis (1861-1927) possibly explains what might have been in this young man’s mind at the time. “Satan is the god of this world. And he rules the world through the will of men enslaved by, him. Enslaved not only directly, but indirectly, by inciting men to enslave one another, and to covet the power of “influence,” 

Matthew Henry (1662- 1774) relates the possible position this young man may have possessed in this world at the time.“All Satan’s promises are deceitful; and if he is permitted to have any influence in disposing of the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them, he uses them as baits to insnare men to destruction. We should reject at once and with abhorrence, every opportunity of sinful gain or advancement, as a price offered for our souls; we should seek riches, honours, and happiness in the worship and service of God only.” 

The Holy Spirit brought me two things first from Deuteronomy 23:20 Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury, but unto thy brother, thou shalt not lend upon usury. That the Lord thy God may bless thee in all that thou settest thine hand to in the land whither thou goest to possess it. 

The second was the interpretation of this parable is to be discerned by those walking in the spirit to see what Yeshua was speaking about. 

Some reading this article will react in the same manner as the young man, with disappointment in their hearts because they will hear the subtle musings from Satan, “You worked hard for those things, why give it to the poor, they didn’t earn it, and besides what do you know of this man’s offerings?” 

How many are there in our assemblies, who do not sit under the word, but sit by! It is to them as a tale that is told, not as a message that is sent to them. Observe the duties taught and recommended to us by the history of the person with paralysis. In applying to Yeshua, we must be very pressing and urgent; that is an evidence of faith and is very pleasing to Yeshua, and prevailing with him. In prayer, we would humbly ask, “Give us, Lord, the same kind of faith concerning thy ability and willingness to heal our souls. Give us to desire the pardon of sin more than any earthly blessing, or life itself. Enable us to believe thy power to forgive sins; then will our souls cheerfully arise and go where thou please.” Amen.

Matthew Henry (1662- 1774) Points out the following. “We must all, like Peter, own ourselves to be sinful men. Therefore Yeshua might justly depart from us. But we must beseech him that he would not depart; for woe unto us if the Saviour depart from sinners! Rather let us entreat him to come and dwell in our hearts by faith, that he may transform and cleanse them. These fishermen forsook all and followed Yeshua when their calling prospered. When riches increase, and we are tempted to set our hearts upon them, then to quit them for Yeshua is thankworthy.“

“ Yeshua was neither ashamed nor afraid to own the purposes of his grace. He healed the poor man, though he knew his enemies would take advantage of him for it. Let us not be drawn either from our duty or from our usefulness by any opposition. We may well be amazed, that the sons of men should be so wicked.”

In this parable, the Master is Yeshua, who is the absolute Owner and proprietor of all persons and things. And in a unique manner of his assembly into his hands all elements are delivered. The servants are Believers, his own servants, so they are called born in his house, bought with his money, devoted to his praise, and employed in his work. Matthew 25:33 – 34 “And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. v34: Then shall the King say unto them on his right side, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. The day of the account comes at last. We must all be reckoned with what good we have done to our own souls, and have done to others, by the advantages we have enjoyed. It is not meant that the improving of natural powers can entitle a man to Divine grace. It is the real Believer’s liberty and privilege to be employed as his Redeemer’s servant, in promoting his glory, and the good of his people: the love of Yeshua constrains him to live no longer to himself, but to Him, that died for him, and rose again. 

Matthew Henry (1662- 1774) discerns the parable even further so we might understand what Yeshua was asking of the young man and today’s “Modern Day Disciples” and Believers.  A description of the last judgment. It is as an explanation of the former parables. There is a judgment to come, in which every man shall be sentenced to a state of everlasting happiness, or misery. Christ shall come, not only in the glory of his Father but in his own glory, as Mediator. The wicked and godly here dwell together, in the same cities, churches, families, and are not always to be known the one from the other; such are the weaknesses of saints, such the hypocrisies of sinners; and death takes both: but in that day they will be parted forever. Yeshua is the great Shepherd; he will shortly distinguish between those that are his and those that are not. All other distinctions will be done away; but the great one between saints and sinners, holy and unholy, will remain forever.

The happiness the saints shall possess is very significant. It is a kingdom; the most valuable possession on earth; yet this is but a faint resemblance of the blessed state of the saints in heaven. It is a kingdom prepared. The Father provided it for them in the greatness of his wisdom and power; the Son purchased it for them; and the blessed Spirit, in preparing them for the kingdom, is preparing it for them.

It is prepared for them: it is in all points adapted to the new nature of a sanctified soul. It is prepared from the foundation of the world. This happiness was for the saints, and they for it, from all eternity. They shall come and inherit it. What we inherit is not got by ourselves. It is God that makes heirs of heaven. We are not to suppose that acts of bounty will entitle to eternal happiness. Good works done for God’s sake, through Yeshua, are here noticed as marking the character of believers made holy by the Spirit of Yeshua, and as the effects of grace bestowed on those who do them. The wicked in this world were often called to come to Yeshua for life and rest, but they turned from his calls; and justly are those bid to depart from Yeshua, that would not come to him. Condemned sinners will in vain offer excuses. The punishment of the wicked will be an everlasting punishment; their state cannot be altered. Thus life and death, good and evil, the blessing and the curse, are set before us, that we may choose our way, and as our way so shall our end be.

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

Our Lord lays it right on the line, what our work should consist of as His followers and workers. Matthew 25: 35 – 39 and in verse 40 explains how our work not only benefits those we approach and work with but how it appears in God’s eyes. “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you. Since ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye, have done it unto me.  “In God’s words, we find what I believe, Yeshua was telling the young man by spiritually letting go of his desire to hold all his worldly possessions as being important. Then following Yeshua and His teachings he would find himself on the right hand of God. I want to reference here the article published March 24, 2018 “IS YOUR JOURNEY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT OF LIFE? This article gave us a look at what our journey through this life encased in a carnal temple which has an expiry date on it. I quote “From the moment we draw our first breath “as one so wonderfully fashioned” by God in the womb (Job 31:15). We enter into our journey through life to reconnect with God spiritually through our personal relationship with Yeshua before our carnal temple expires.” 

In this article, we can see our desire to reconnect spiritually with God having been pointed out previously in the Article published March 24, 2018 “IS YOUR JOURNEY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT OF LIFE? Can be seen as the foundation of our walk, and God’s description of the final judgment reveals the complete Assembly and what it must be prepared to do in the name of our Lord to obediently serve Him. In doing so, we will receive the gifts of heaven as described which are being prepared for us now.

In contrast to the gifts of God, the separation describes what is available for those who choose to be on the left. Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) gives us a look: Those that glory in sin, glory in their shame. The patience and forbearance of God are abused by sinners, to the hardening of their hearts in their wicked ways. But the enemies in vain boast in their mischief, while we have God’s mercy to trust in. It will not save us from the guilt of lying, to be able to say, there was some truth in what we said if we make it appear otherwise than it was. The more there is of craft and contrivance in any wickedness, the more there is of Satan in it. When good men die, they are transplanted from the land of the living on earth to heaven, the garden of the Lord, where they shall take root for ever; but when wicked men die, they are rooted out, to perish forever. The believer sees that God will destroy those who make not him their strength. 

Men’s words will be judged of by the affections with which they speak. He who not only speaks aright ( which an evil man may do to save his credit or please his company). But loves to talk so, speaks well of choice, and with delight, to him, it will be life; and he that not only speaks amiss (which a reasonable man may do through inadvertency), but loves to speak so (Psalms 52:4 Why boastest thou in mischief, O mighty man? The goodness of God endureth continually. Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. Thou lovest evil more than good and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. God shall likewise destroy thee for ever; he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. The wicked who boasted himself, not only in the power he has to make mischief but in the harm he did. It is terrible to do ill, but it is worse to boast of it and glory in it when we have done, not only not to be ashamed of a wicked action but to justify it but to magnify it and value ourselves upon it. Those who glory in their sin glory in their shame, and then it becomes yet more shameful mighty men are often mischievous men and boast of their heart’s desire, (Psalm 10:3) For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth. 

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Father in heaven we thank you for all the wisdom you have provided through the Holy Spirit. We thank you, Lord, for lighting our path revealing the pitfalls we will or can encounter as we continue our journey. We know the tongue can be a stumbling block for our walk and thank you for strengthening our desire to bring control into our lives over our speech. We ask Father for your compassion to blanket us so we might receive through the Holy Spirit your guiding love to remove all thoughts of evil-doing so we may continue drawing closer to Yeshua in our personal relationship. This we pray in Yeshua’s name, Amen, and Amen. 

Again please remember this is just a humble servant doing the bidding of the LORD I pray for you to have a safe journey forward. Walk in God’s love and peace and may the “CASTING OF YOUR NET” be fruitful remember He is always with you if you hold His love in your heart always. God’s Speed. 

SUPERIORITY OF WISDOM Per King Solomon. (Ecclesiastes 2:12 -16)

 And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly. For what can the man do that cometh after the King? Even that which hath been already done. Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. The wise man’s eyes are in his head but the fool walketh in darkness. And I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all. Then said I in my heart, as it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity. For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.
Go in peace and May our Father bless and keep thee safe strong and well.

Robert

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Titus 1:16

PRE-AMBLE by Robert
We have witnessed through the Scriptures and testimonies of the Apostles the resurrection and the 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/2019/12/20/the-ultimate-distraction-is-it-worth-it-2/
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 will realize it falls right into these scriptures and commentary.

However, we have a free will to choose our path to eternity, but sometimes there are temptations that will 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?

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 pre-amble, 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 wish for peace, and talk loudly for it, who do not follow the things that make for peace. Meekness, humility, self-denial, and love, make for peace. We cannot edify one another while quarrelling 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 comfort 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 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 (Titus 1:1), wrought by the Spirit of God in effectual calling. True faith is very excellent and of very high 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 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 in order 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 aren’t wise enough to gather info to discern and move forward.
Begin practicing living with faith, experience it, it becomes familiar, 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 gives 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.
God’s speed on a beautiful day that our Lord has blessed us with.

Remember, these messages are given by a humble servant obedient unto our Lord Yeshua as a “Watchman.” This I pray for all. ”Our Heavenly Father brings us to the river which bringeth forth fruit so we may partake of its sustenance and be filled spiritually with nurturing wisdom, and humble dedication in service to Yeshua.“ “Blessings to All.”  As you go forward in peace, knowledge, and strength. In the name of Yeshua, we pray Amen and Amen.

Robert

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father we have found in our walk your fruits of the Spirit which nourish and strengthen us. We thank you “Oh Lord” for all which has been shared through the Holy Spirit your wisdom, understanding, discernment, courage, and patience. We continue to ask Father for your knowledge to be with us so we would substantiate your Love and compassion. We pray, Father, that which we sow through our examples of your work will mature and bear fruit in your name. Gather us into your fold so we will walk in your shadow Father reflecting your light into the world and sharing the living water you have placed in us, Lord. We pray this in your name Yeshua Amen and Amen

OPENING COMMENTS by Robert  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

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

I desire to close this article by quoting Matthew Henry’s (1662 – 1774) comments on Matthew 18:20 as they have given me and I hope those who have read this article a fresh perspective and approach to casting your nets into the darkness. I believe in his words we have found Apostle Paul’s answer to how he dealt with the abuses he suffered. ” If a professed Believer is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and show him his conduct. This would generally have all the desired effect with a true Believer, and the parties would be reconciled. The principles of these rules may be practiced everywhere, and under all circumstances, though they are too much neglected by all. But how few try the method which Yeshua has expressly enjoined to all his disciples! In all our proceedings we should seek direction in prayer; we cannot too highly prize the promises of God. Wherever and whenever we meet in the name of Yeshua, we should consider him as present in the midst of us.”

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

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

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

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

God’s blessings.

Robert  

PRE-AMBLE by Robert
The lesson that is to be received. In general, learn wisdom, consider, and be wise

that is the thing we are to aim at in all our learning, not only to be knowledgable but to be wise. Proverbs 4:1-11.
The following is an excerpt from an earlier release entitled “COST OF LIVING.”
“There is scarcely any sin against which our Lord Yeshua more warns his disciples, than disquieting, distracting, distrustful cares about the things of this life. This often insnares the poor as much as the love of wealth does the rich.
We are brought to this truth, “take no thought for your life.” Not about the length of it, but refer it to God to lengthen or shorten it as he pleases; our times are in his hands, and they are in good hands.”

I desire to comment about the release of “HAVING AN ANSWER.” This message has taken me to the very core of my belief, walk with God, and His Son Yeshua. The task on hand, I know, is deeply controversial, but I trust the Lord desires it to be addressed. Revealing, how those walking in the world and walking under this false declaration “God is Just Love, and forgives all sin,” leaving out God is a “Just God,” have turned God and His Laws within this movement to honouring these sins Lasciviousness, Lusts, an excess of Wine, Revelings, Banquetings, and Abominable Idolatries, as being in the eyes of those following this false teaching as forgivable and enjoyable.
After the release of these two articles, many made their choice and statement of

which God they desired to follow. Unfortunately, our followers declined from 246 to 85. Walking in the light of truth is, at times, challenging and unpopular, especially when not following the “God Is Love” and forgives all sin movement.
Those reading this article will find what I have been shown as a “WATCHMAN” that God’s children who walk within God’s Commandments, accept the teachings of the Holy Spirit, recognizing, God is Just, and cannot have Enmity before Him, will be blessed with the same wisdom as Solomon, to discern and learn who our neighbours are and what path they are following.
OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

I am utterly amazed by the wisdom God bestowed upon Solomon because he was an overly righteous man. I recognized throughout my research, if we adhere to the teachings of the Holy Spirit, and use the wisdom placed before us through the Scriptures. This same wisdom displayed by Solomon is available for us to hold and use.

I understand through Scripture, Solomon is relating the following, to recognize how to pass through our troubled times ahead, under the premise of having the right information about our surroundings, and those functioning and operating within it.
“That good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people 1. There indeed 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. Therefore when it goes well with the righteous, when they are advanced and put into a capacity of doing good according to their desire, it is so much the better for all about them, and the city rejoices.”
“Wicked men are public nuisances, not only the burdens but the plagues of their generation. The city is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked, whose evil communications corrupt good manners, are enough to debauch a town, to ruin virtue in it, and bring down the judgments of God upon it.“
“Silence is here recommended as an instance of true friendship, and a preservative of it, and therefore evidence, 1. Of wisdom: A man of understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he is provoked, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any scurrilous language or peevish reflections 2. Of sincerity: He that is of a faithful spirit, that is true, not only to his own promise but to the interest of his friend, conceals every matter which, if divulged, may turn to the prejudice of his neighbour.“
“This prudent friendly concealment is here opposed to two evil vices of the tongue:” The first, “1. Speaking scornfully of a man to his face: He that is void of wisdom discovers his folly by this he despises his neighbour, calls him Raca; Defined as (R’ACA, n. A Syriac word signifying empty, beggarly, foolish a term of extreme contempt.)
Matthew 5:22
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hellfire. Thou fool, upon the least provocation, and tramples upon him as not worthy of being set with the dogs of his flock. He undervalues himself, who thus undervalues one that is made of the same mould.“

The second being “2. Speaking spitefully of a man behind his back: A tale-bearer that carries all the stories he can pick up, true or false, from house to house, to make mischief and sow discord reveals secrets which he has been entrusted with, and so breaks the laws, and forfeits all the privileges, of friendship and conversation.”
CLOSING PRAYER by Robert
Heavenly Father, I pray you will release the Holy Spirit upon those souls who hear

your call. Bring the knowledge and understanding, with a spirit of acceptance, so they might receive your teachings from the Holy Spirit to guide them through their time of tribulations as they journey forward doing your work and spreading your word. I pray this in Yeshua’s name Amen and Amen.

CLOSING STATEMENT by Robert
The following excerpt shows the depth of evil. The worst of those allowed is the sin of “Lust,“ which has brought same-sex marriage and variously connected atrocities before the altars of these once Holy sanctuaries and places of worship. It has

allowed the spirit of “Lust” to spread throughout our world’s societies as an “acceptable” part of everyday life, including being a typical atmosphere of a family. “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” (Genesis 6:5) A preview of the world’s current direction before the eyes of God. Take heed and recognize as a “Just God,” there can be no enmity before Him or His throne.
In closing Solomon in Proverbs 10:23 relates why Sin, is, exceedingly sinful: “It is as laughter to a fool to do mischief; it is as natural to him, and as pleasant, as it is to a man to laugh. Wickedness is his Isaac (that is the word here); it is his delight, his darling, and that in which he pleases himself. He makes a laughing matter of sin. When he is warned not to sin, from the consideration of the law of God and the revelation of his wrath against sin, he makes a jest of the admonition, and laughs at the shaking of the spear; when he has sinned, instead of sorrow for it, he boasts of it, ridicules reproofs, and laughs away the convictions of his own conscience, (Proverbs 14:9 2).”
Why Wisdom is exceedingly wise: “for it carries along with it the evidence of its

own excellency; it may be predicated of itself, and this is encomium enough; you need say no more in praise of a man of understanding than this, “He is an understanding man; he has wisdom; he is so wise as not to do mischief, or if he has, through oversight, offended, he is so wise as not to make a jest of it” Or, to pronounce wisdom wise indeed, read it thus: As it is a sport to a fool to do mischief, so it is to a man of understanding to have wisdom and to show it. Besides the future recompence, a good man has as much present pleasure in the restraints and exercises of religion as sinners can pretend to in the liberties and enjoyments of sin, and much more, and much better.
Thus, “THE MERCIFUL MAN DOETH GOOD TO HIS OWN SOUL!”

This picture represents the future storm because of our stand and walk, we recognize it is on our horizons. However, I know as God’s Watchman sounding the “Trumpet”, Yeshua is right next to all of us as a comforter but as well the light within our lighthouse, which defeats darkness. Hebrews 13:6 “So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” Blessings to all and may you be filled with Yeshua’s peace, love and compassion.

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