“ONE FIERY DART!”


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

PREAMBLE by Robert    

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

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

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Foliage Background 052Heavenly Father hear this short petition which I lay before your throne and plead for your attention. Father as you called to have your children come out of the darkness and false teachings, audit their walk and return to your laws. My petition is to provide through the Holy Spirit guidance protection and clear mind to see the snares in place and those laying in wait. Bring them Father knowledge of how to recognize your will through the Holy Spirits tutoring. Provide food for their soul to nurture their free will and strengthen its knowledge of how to exercise it and make it more efficient in their pursuit of Salvation Life and Eternity. This I pray in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen.

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

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

Transportation 0002In my earlier comments, I eluded to our will being once again free to guide us in our choices of who we follow for guidance in our journey to eternity. The previous articles have been preparing us for battle. Have you not wondered who it is we are to do battle with? I am bringing forward information presented by Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 – 1927) on pg 70 -71 from her book “WAR ON THE SAINTS” where she describes our most vulnerable time as born-again followers of Yeshua. She states “There is a passivity of the will; the “Will” being the helm, so to speak, of the ship. This originates from a wrong conception of what full surrender to God means. Thinking that a “surrendered will” to God means no use of the will at all, the believer ceases to (1) choose (2) determine, and (3) act of his own volition. The dangerous effect of this, he is allowed by the powers of darkness to discover, for at first, the consequences are trivial and scarcely noticeable. In fact, at first, it appears to be most glorifying to God.The “strong-willed” person suddenly becomes passively yielding. He thinks that God is “willing” for him in the circumstances, and through people, and so he becomes passively helpless in action.   

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

pexels-photo-851020.jpegWhy am I bringing this information to the forefront? What is the Holy Spirit attempting to show us? When we go to Philippians 2:12 perhaps he is showing us that God is supporting what we are required to do when working out our Salvation. Giving us the answers to our prayers we place before Him once we use our free will in determining how and what we will be using to work out our Salvation.  You see Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) comments “He exhorts them to diligence and seriousness in the Christian course: Work out your own Salvation. It is the salvation of our souls (1Peter 1:9), and our eternal salvation (Hebrews 5:9) and contains deliverance from all the evils sin had brought upon us and exposed us to, and the possession of all good and whatsoever is necessary to our complete and final happiness. The word signifies working thoroughly at a thing and taking true painsWe must be diligent in the use of all the means which conduce to our salvation. We must not only work for our salvation, by doing all that is to be done and preserving therein to the end. Salvation is the great thing we should mind and set our hearts upon, and we cannot attain salvation without the utmost care and diligence. He adds, With fear and trembling, that is, with great care and circumspection: “Trembling for fear lest you miscarry and come short. Be careful to do everything in Christianity in the best manner, and fear lest under all your advantages you should so much as seem to come short.” (Hebrews 4:1) Fear is a great guard and preservative from evil. 

KNIGHT 14If you recall in an earlier article, I stated we have been snatched from Satan, and as such he would then recognize us and develop a plan to win back control over us. Please note his attacks now will be to prevent our movement forward within God’s light by any means he can. The Holy Spirit revealed one of his very subtle plans is just to have us following one of his minions believing it is God we are following or receiving instruction from which is Passivity of our will. This is usually one of his very first attacks bringing believers into passivity of their free will, bringing it into idleness. Remember our free will when combined with faith (which is powerful already) becomes what I call supercharged and unmoveable and impossible for Satan to defeat. Then combine the information garnered through the use of your will (discernment, understanding, wisdom, mercy, tolerance, patience, devotion, godliness, and goodwill) placed before God’s throne for confirmation and received via the Holy Spirit as God’s will and confirmation (Philippians 2:13). I believe we now know why Satan wants us to become passive prisoners again because once we recognize these gifts operating through and in our free will there really is no one who can stand against us (Romans 8:31).   

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

PERSONAL TESTIMONY by Robert 

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

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

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

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

*** A spiritual rule Satan cannot operate in our lives unless we give him permission SNAKE 02to do so.*** I can hear many stating I would never do that willingly. Here is an example of how easy it is for Satan to gain ground in our lives ever had a thought about a sin of any nature and not rebuked it, grounds are given. When a thought enters our mind it is our responsibility to be in control (James 2:4) Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? It matters not where the idea originated from it’s what we do with it when recognized.  

The Holy Spirit showed me how J was being held in passivity and what I needed to relate to J for him to understand who he was always praying to for spiritual leading. J has suffered from inaction for approximately 25 years which has over those years destroyed his ability to hold a job has driven his children away and at this point divided he and his wife. Many of the symptoms Jesse Penn Lewis described have established themselves as regular living habits for J. In order for me to begin working with J I needed to build trust and that I was working as an instrument of God through the Holy Spirits guidance.  

With that established, I began to demonstrate how J was placing himself into submission to this entity he believed was his god. I presented a simple question which involved the use of his free will. J immediately went into prayer asking for leading of how to deal with this request. I pointed out he didn’t need to pray and to recognize who he was or had been praying to and that it was not God but a demon posing as God. I quoted James 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 

Why I used this scripture was to show J what was in his life and why he lost the respect of his children why he had no real friends why people were shunning him why people could not carry on a sensible conversation as well why he seemed to be in a confused state at all times. The other thing I offered him to see was his inability to make a decision on his own especially when it involved his free will. I showed him where he immediately went into prayer asking for guidance which was really not necessary.  

MAN WITH SWORDI related the following information and exercise for J to follow over the next period of time to slowly break free from the grasp and dependency on praying for guidance. I showed J he needed to halt all information pertaining to spirituality before accepting it as truth. For J it was a simple word “NO” he had to learn how to say and accept “NO” when any spiritual thoughts entered into his mind or conversation. I explained this was the first step to retaking control of his free will by preventing any form of information entering into that thought process. I related his next step was to stop all processing of information until he could move onto the next phase of deciphering who was providing the information. He was not to immediately pray nor without exception accept any thought process. The next step was to ask how the information pertained to his personal relationship with God, then ask if the information edified his walk. Third, did it edify the Lord the third stage was to determine who this information was from based on information from first two? The final step once learned who was delivering info J would either accept as from Holy Spirit or reject from a false god. Each step was forcing j to use his free will gather information to accept and place before the throne in prayer asking for confirmation and edification in the spirit. 

What I pointed out to J was each time he went to his free will it was getting stronger and easier to use just like exercising a muscle. As well he was gaining more and more control as well pushing this entity further and further away from him by standing on truth instead of lies. What I was showing him was once we put everything on hold and discern the information is from the Holy Spirit. Is why we are then to pray and place our concerns or questions and queries for confirmation before the throne of God.  I took him to Romans 8:26-28 v26. Likewise, the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought. But the spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. v27. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Here is where I showed J his misunderstanding of Philippians 2:13 and how God’s will is applied to us as saints. v28. And we know all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. 

Currently, I am still working with J as this is an ongoing battle with progress and freedoms of J’s free will won. However, there are more battles ahead as over time many different lies deceptions and fiery darts have been put into place. Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 -1927 has described possibly seven other spirits operating as passivity I see it as an Octopus with eight tentacles. Each one must be dealt with in like manner using J’s rejuvenated free will and polished faith. I will periodically put a testimony as it applies to future articles. This is an example of continuing to work out our Salvation bringing our flesh into subjection who it is and what we are at war with. Again I welcome you to Fighting the good fight rescuing a lost soul from death. Thank you for your patience. 

CLOSING COMMENTS 

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

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

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

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

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father hear this prayer of thanks for the teachings for your servant to know the Holy Spirit and his workings as your personal messenger teacher, comforter, and interceder in your name. Give us the courage to receive him into Foliage Background 064our hearts hear his words and work with the Father that we grow and continue to do your work. This I pray in Yeshua’s name Amen

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

Robert   

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“NOW THE WORK BEGINS!”


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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER 

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

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

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

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

CLOSING PRAYER

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

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

Robert

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ARE YOU SPIRITUALLY PREPARED FOR BATTLE?


PRE-AMBLE by Robert 

The worldly churches told you, and you believed this was going to be a walk in the park enjoying the scenery.” This article has proven to be very challenging once I entered into the front line prepared to do battle, but more so in being readied to share what I have been shown. For example, old soldiers wore shoes of brass to defend their feet against the gall-traps (three-pronged metal pieces) and sharp sticks, which were wont to be laid privily in the way, to obstruct the marching of the enemy, those who fell upon them being unfit to march. This is a preview of what is to be revealed, and not to be taken lightly as the enemy is going to tempt you, be prepared to be outfitted for battle. Please note the Holy Spirit has removed the kid gloves and is providing us with Warfare weaponry, Armory and how to use it. “Are you ready”? 

OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father in humility and awe I approach your throne to place this petition before you for all who have taken on the armor of light in preparation for our future battles in the spirit. I ask Father for the placing of courage in their hearts the removal of fear through your knowledge, compassion, and love for all your children. Place in them Father your desire to serve as faithful soldiers bearing the protection and weapons, you have made available for us Lord through the Holy Spirits guidance and teachings. This I pray in your name in the name of Yeshua, Amen, and Amen.

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

The past articles have brought us to the position we are currently in, preparing or actually engaging in spiritual battles preserving our salvation or assisting others to find their footing in Salvation. We have received instructions from the Holy Spirit and the Apostles of what we must be doing and how we should be doing it. What I personally am questioning is how to recognize the tools or weapons to conduct those battles as well how to actually use them when engaged in combat. I prayed and here is what I believe the Holy Spirit is providing as answers for our preparation. 

On a personal note: “all previous articles have caused changes in my walk through the convictions found in researching and posting of the articles, I pray they have done the same for those reading them. God’s Blessings are attached to them all and meant for those who learn to discern, understand each one and their purpose. Bring conviction and change to your lives and walk in the Spirit.” 

As a result of growing spiritually, I have as well recognized a deepening of my ability to discern, understand and know the subtle temptations the enemy is placing before me. The frequency of his attempts and the deepening of their appearance and depth of allure as my understanding is broadened. What I am now recognizing is how many followers of Yeshua are going into battle with fervency but being naked and without the Armor of God and are quickly disabled by the enemies “fiery darts.”   

The temptations are just the tip of his assaults on us as Beacons and Fisher’s of Men once we enter into battle we are immediately hit with “fiery darts” of the evil, and as naked warriors, we suffer many casualties and multiple defeats which we should not.  

My question is “Why are Gods Warriors not being prepared for battle?” Are modern day churches teaching how to protect yourselves when you enter the battle?” We are asked to shed the covering of evil bring our bodies into submission gaining control over them to walk in the light of God as warriors. However, without the proper armament, we become a target in the spot light, easy to hit easy to wound and to take out of the battle with “fiery darts.”  

There is a saying in the Martial Arts which defines the individual’s position as a participant and at what level he will perform as a combatant. I believe this applies to all who would enter into a battle “Recognize your enemies strengths and weaknesses.” “Recognize your strengths, weaknesses, and level of ability and how to use them against your enemy.” I am paraphrasing these quotes from memory. However, I think their value will be understood and discerned. 

What are these fiery darts? How can we recognize them or defeat them? I believe Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 – 1927) in her book “War on The Saints” on pages 216 – 217 gives us a detailed description of how they are loosed against us and how we can recognize them.  If the man becomes “spiritual” through the Baptism of the Spirit, and yet is ignorant of the laws of the spirit, especially the tactics of Satan, he is liable to yield to an onslaught of deceiving spirits. When the believer understands these direct assaults of wicked spirits, he becomes able to discern the condition of his soul, and to retain control over it, refusing all weights and pressure to drive it below the usual poise, in which it is capable of cooperation with the Spirit of God.”

In Ephesians 6: 10 – 18 Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) comments on the Apostle Pauls instruction to all followers of Yeshua to participate in the following in order I believe to be prepared to go into spiritual warfare armed and protected. Keep this in mind this information is going to be of very particular importance. Even if you choose not to take on the mantle of a “Fisher of Men,” and just continue working out your own Salvation: v10: “Finally, my brethren, be active in the Lord, and in the power of His might. v11: Put on the whole armor of God, that ye be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. v12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. v13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. v14: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. v15: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. v16: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. v17: And take the helmet of Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: v18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.  

Is not our life a warfare? It is so, for we struggle with the frequent calamities of human life. Is not our spiritual walks much more a warfare? It is, for we struggle with the opposition of the powers of darkness, and with many enemies who would keep us from God and heaven. Now it is requisite that a soldier is both stout-hearted and well armed. If followers are soldiers of Yeshua. 

They must see that they are stout-hearted. This is prescribed here: be strong in the Lord, &. Those who have such battles to fight, and who in their way to heaven, must dispute every pass, with the dint of sword, have need of a great deal of courage. Let a soldier be ever so well armed without, if he has not within a good heart, his armor will stand him in little stead. Note, spiritual strength and courage are essential for our spiritual warfare. Be strong in the Lord, either in his cause and for his sake or rather in his power. 

Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 – 1927) in her book “War on The Saints” on page 217 further describes the importance what Paul points out in Ephesians 6:12 who it is we really are battling with and how powerful and skilled they are as opponents. We need to recognize we are no match for this enemy when we step away from the leading of the Holy Spirit and Yeshua. I believe Ms. Lewis in her description of the enemy shows our weaknesses against them, however as well how to defeat them using the armor of God. This comes down to knowing your enemy as well your limitations and working with both to obtain victory. 

” The influence on the human spirit by evil spirits counterfeiting the Divine workings, or even the workings of the man himself, because he is out of co-working with the Holy Spirit, needs to be understood and detected by the believer who seeks to walk with God. He needs to know that because he is spiritual his “spirit” is open to two forces of the spiritual realm if he thinks that only the Holy Spirit can influence him in the spiritual sphere, he is sure to be misled. If it were so, he would become infallible, but he needs to watch and pray seek to have his eyes of understanding enlightened to know the actual workings of God

Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) re-enforces Ms. Lewis’s statements we have no power in ourselves “We have no sufficient strength of our own. Our natural courage is as perfect cowardice, and our natural strength as a perfect weakness but all our sufficiency is of God. We must fetch in grace and help from heaven to enable us to do that which of ourselves we cannot do, in our Christian work and warfare. 

To further understand what both are talking about Jesse Penn Lewis (1861 – 1927) in her book “War on The Saints” on page 218 ” gives us a description of some of our enemies tactics. She first states “ Some of the laws governing the spirit life may be summarized briefly as follows: 1). The believer must know what spirit, is and how to give heed to the demands of the spirit, and not quench it. 2). He should be able to read his spirit and know at once when it is out of cooperation with the HOLY SPIRIT, refusing all attacks which are drawing his spirit out of poise of fellowship with God. 3). He should know when his spirit is touched by the poison of the spirits of evil; by the injection, for instance, of sadness, soreness, complaint, grumbling, fault finding, touchiness, bitterness, feeling hurt, jealousy, etc. all direct from the enemy to the spirit. He should resist all sadness, gloom and grumbling injected into his spirit, for the victory life of a freed spirit means joyfulness (Gal.5:22). Believers think that sadness has to do with their disposition, and yield to it without a thought of resistance or reasoning out the cause. If they are asked if a man with a strong disposition to steal should yield to it, they would at once answer “no,” yet they yield to other dispositions” less manifestly wrong, without question. In the stress of conflict, when the believer finds that the enemy succeeds in reaching his spirit with any of these “fiery darts” he should know how to pray immediately against the attack asking God to destroy the cause of it. Note: that this touching of the spirit by the various things just named is not the manifestation of the “works of the flesh. When the believer is one who knows the life after the spirit; although they will quickly reach the sphere of the flesh if not recognized, and dealt with in sharp refusal and resistance. 4). He should know when his spirit is in the right position of dominance over soul and body, and yet not driven beyond due measure by the exigencies of conflict or environment. There are three conditions of the spirit which the believer should be able to discern and deal with, i.e., 1). The spirit depressed crushed or “down.” 2). the spirit in its right position in poise and calm control. 3). The spirit drawn out beyond “poise,” or in “flight.”  When the man walks after the spirit and discerns it to be in either of these conditions. He knows how to “lift” it when it is depressed; and how to check the over-action by a quiet act of his volition, when it is drawn out of poise by over-eagerness, or drive of spiritual foes.  

We have just had the foundation of how important putting on the whole armor of God is and some insight of how the enemy is going to attack us and the effectiveness of the armor. Also if you have the armor on and don’t have your walk in the right place otherwise a fervent heart for Yeshua, you might as well not put it on. So we need the whole outfit to withstand the wiles of the enemy and join the front line. Remember Jesse Penn Lewis advised we need to connect spiritually with Yeshua in Heaven. Well, Our enemies strive to prevent our spiritual ascent to heaven, to deprive us of those heavenly blessings and obstruct our communion with Yeshua. As the archangel, Michael contended with the devil over the body of Moses (Jude 1:9). We must recognize and deepen our faith to partake in our Spiritual Warfare as we grapple with our spiritual enemies. And have faith in our Christian work because we have the spiritual strength to fetch in. To recognize our danger and through God’s grace not yield to Satan Resist him and he will flee.  If in any way we distrust our cause or leader or the armor we give Satan the advantage. We must in all cases withstand his assaults stick it out to the end of the battle having done that as soldiers of Yeshua the warfare will be accomplished, and we shall be victorious.  To understand how to use the armor both offensive and defensive here is  Matthew Henry (1662 – 1774) giving a description piece by piece ” The military girdle or belt, the breast plate the greaves ( or soldiers shoes), the shield, the helmet, and the sword. There is none for the back if we turn our back upon the enemy, we lie exposed. Truth or sincerity is our girdle (Ephesians 6:14). It was prophesied of Yeshua (Isaiah 11:5) that righteousness should be the girdle of his loins and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. That which Yeshua was girdled with all Christians must be girded with. God desires truth, that is, sincerity, in the inwards parts. Righteousness must be our breast-plate. The breast-plate secures the vitals, shelters the heart. The righteousness of Yeshua imputed to us is our breastplate against the arrows of divine wrath. It fortifies the heart against the attacks which Satan makes against us. The breastplate of faith and love include all Christian graces for by faith we are united to Yeshua and by love to our brethren. These will infer a diligent observance of our duty to God, and an honorable deportment towards men, in all the offices of justice, truth, and charity.  

Resolution must be the greaves to our legs. The preparation of the gospel of peace signifies a prepared and resolved frame of heart, to adhere to the doctrine and abide by it, which will enable us to walk with a steady pace in the way of religion, notwithstanding the difficulties and dangers that may be in it.  Faith must be our shield: above all, or chiefly taking the shield of faith (Eph 6:16). This more necessary than any of them. Faith is all in all to us in an hour of temptation. The breast-plate secures the vitals, but with the shield, we turn every way. This is the victory over the world, even our faith. We are to be fully persuaded of the truth of all God’s promises and threatenings, such as faith being of great use against temptations. Faith, as receiving Yeshua and the benefits of redemption, so deriving grace from him, is like a shield, a sort of stellar defense. Violent temptations, by which the soul is set on fire of hell, are the darts which Satan shoots at us. Faith is the shield with which we must quench these “fiery darts,” wherein we should receive them, and so render them ineffectual, that they may not hit us, or at least that they may not hurt us. Faith acted upon the word of God and applying that, acted upon the grace of Christ and improving that, quenches the darts of temptation. 

Salvation must be our helmet (Eph.6:17) that is, hope, which has salvation for its object so (1Thess.5:8). The helmet secures the head. A real hope of Salvation. Well-founded and well built, will both purify the soul and keep it from being defiled by Satan, and it will comfort the heart and keep it from being troubled and tormented by Satan. He would tempt us to despair, but real hope keeps us trusting in God, and rejoicing in Him.

The word of God is the Sword of the Spirit. The sword is a vital, and useful part of a soldier’s furniture. The Word of God is essential, and of great use to the Christian, to his maintaining the spiritual warfare and succeeding in it. It is called the sword of the Spirit because it is the Spirit’s inditing and he renders it efficacious and powerful and sharper than a two-edged sword. Scripture arguments are the most persuasive arguments to repel temptation with. Christ himself resisted Satan’s temptations with, It is written, (Matt. 4:4,6,7,10). 

Prayer must buckle on all the other parts of our Christian armor, (Eph. 6:18) We must join prayer with all these graces, for our defense against these spiritual enemies, imploring help and assistance of God, as the cases require: and we must pray always.

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert

Here, we have been shown how to take off the clothes of evil and replace them with the armor of God. These pieces of armor have come with very explicit instructions on how to wear them and how to use them once in place as well just how powerful they are. We also learned that if our hearts are not sincere, the armor is useless. Please recognize there is no middle ground you cannot be luke warm and remain on the narrow path to Life and Eternity. 

I realize there will be those who will read this either part way and fall into their own minds of believing the Worldly teachings God is Love and protects all of His children once they are born again and baptized. One thing they forget we are instructed to work out our Salvation daily, and there are no exceptions not even Apostles were exempt. Earlier I said there are many wounded and disabled Christians know this on your journey you will see them on the broad path waving their swords ineffectively but believing they are in the real battle. I say “cast your nets in their direction in the hope they will see the pure light and true freedom as they are fallen comrades needing guidance, correction, and help.  

Jesse Penn-Lewis (1861 – 1927) brings this warning to all no matter the length of time we have walked with our Lord if we are just having our eyes opened to the real spiritual world and the battles lying ahead, please recognize this is our most dangerous time. It is just here that the ignorance of the believer about (1). The spiritual world now opened to him, (2). The workings of evil powers in that realm, and (3). The conditions upon which God works in and through him gives the enemy his opportunity. It is the time of greatest peril for every believer, unless he is instructed and prepared, as the disciples were for three whole years by the Lord. The danger lies along the lines of supernatural “guidance,” through not knowing the condition of cooperation with the Holy Spirit, and how to discern the will of God.

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Father, it is with a humility I approach your throne with this prayer of thanksgiving and appreciation for your guidance and teachings through the Holy Spirit. I thank you, Father, for the knowledge you have bestowed upon us and the lifting of the veils of darkness from our eyes so we are to discern the evil in our lives and who our real enemy is. We thank you, Father,, for providing us with your armor to face our enemy with and the instructions of how to use those weapon’s to remain safe in your service. We thank you, Father, for the very life we have and those things which enhance our walk reflecting your light into the darkness allowing us to remain casting our nets as”Fisher’s of Men.” This I pray in the name of Yeshua. Amen and Amen. Member, I am just a humble servant bringing this to you as a messenger of Yeshua. God’s blessings and God’s Speed. 

Robert 

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ARE WE PROFICIENT “FISHERS OF MEN”?


OPENING PRAYER by Robert.

Heavenly Father I come before thee as your humble servant placing before you Father All who are reflecting your light into the world and walking as your “FISHER’S OF MEN.” I pray Lord you will remove from us any spirits of pride, self-importance, thinking we are special. Yehwah I pray for the spirits of humility, meekness, and submission be upon us Lord through the leading of the Holy Spirit. I ask Lord for you to draw us closer Father to deepen your personal relationship with us, Lord.  I pray you will loose upon us a deeper knowledge of the mysteries required within our walk for the spiritual battles we will face as your humble servants. I plead Father you will deepen our spirit of discernment and wisdom to enhance our understanding of the courage you have placed in our hearts so we may move forward  This I pray for in the name of Yeshua. Amen and Amen.

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

“WAR ON THE SAINTS” what an ominous statement when first heard! It might even make one ponder “what have I gotten into”? “Who is this man” professing to be a servant of Yehwah and Yeshua providing truth and drawing me into areas I am not familiar with. Revealing those truths I know my spirit has longingly pined for, and now that I have them before me, I wonder and ponder “what is this war?”  

I say “Good” that means I have your attention both mentally and spiritually and know you are willing to hear truths brought as spiritual weapons to work out your Salvation and remain on the “PATH of HOLINESS.” However as well, like our LORD having the heart to fight for one soul needing rescue from death. Realizing you are in a War for your soul and comprehending the previously unrecognized enemy is now your assimilated enemy. What an awakening moment being stirred from a devilish slumber to an active role in survival and journey to “Life Eternal,” “WOW.” 

“Philosophical,” yes, it must be to completely understand what is in your heart not your mind to continue moving forward. When you came to the LORD through Salvation, and Faith Yeshua gifted you a fleshly heart and removed your Stoney one.  He gave us a new spirit to walk with and told us not to sin anymore and forgave all our past sins, wiped the slate clean, we were “BORN AGAIN SPIRITUALLY” into a new walk and an ongoing spiritual battle, “Let us put on the armor of light.” (Rom 13:12)

Do you recall I stated Satan didn’t know you when he had you in darkness, well recognize your soul having been rescued and stolen from him, his deceptions, temptations, and taken from his domain of death? Do you honestly believe he’s going to just walk away without a fight to get you back under his control? I also stated he was going to create a plan to get you back because you now represent a direct threat to him and his plans. 

He knows you have discovered the light you came into this world with and are going to attract others with it. Satan also realizes you are new to this War and its battles; but unfamiliar at what depth you truly walk or what weapons are available or how to use them effectively.

To put a carnal view on the importance of knowing your enemy here is a quote from Major Gen. George S Patton (Nov. 11, 1885 – Dec. 21, 1945) militarily today still considered the most successful Gen of WWII. Soldiers are not good on the battlefield without training hard beforehand. Whether it’s a soldier, a civilian wanting to run a marathon, or a CEO running a company, being successful at what you do requires focus, effort, and learning. For soldiers especially, working extra hard in training can save their lives later.” 

It doesn’t matter at what level you are walking at Satan will try using all of your former fleshly weaknesses and some very unfamiliar ones as well, to cause you to stumble, hesitate, doubt and or question. Know this he is patient and places his temptations before us knowing they will continue to work against us if we don’t have the right tools or knowledge to deal with them. This is what the Apostle Paul was speaking of by putting our body into submission from our former fleshly lusts and pleasures. As well James advising to connect our new-found wisdom to our Faith and using both wisely to move forward in preparing for upcoming battles. 

Satan is going to go through your thought process and attempt to draw you back into your memories of the former life and lusts to create a false conviction in your mind making you believe you’re unworthy, don’t fall for it! Remember, God, has if you have, “Sincerely Repented,” wiped your slate clean of all past sins (forgiven all) and given you a new Spiritual life to work out your Salvation. While learning how to proceed on your journey to Life and Eternity without “willingly or plotting to sin.” Your reply to this deception should be “Get behind me Satan“! 

Matthew Henry (Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774) explains our threats and why we need to be cautious in Ephesians 4;17 – 32: v.17. This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind. v18. Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart. Here is another deception you will face, Satan placing doubt mentally the Lord has given you a new heart and removed the Stoney one! In this deception, he is attempting to draw you back to your former self to again walk in death. Know the truth Yeshua has provided us a weapon in Matthew 4;4 “it is written man shall not live by breadL

 alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”

We are provided “wisdom” as food for our spirit through the Holy Spirits guidance and teachings for discerning temptations and knowledge of how to deal with them through God’s word, not our fleshly desires or former thinking.

Matthew Henry continues in v19. Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. v20. But ye have not so learned Yeshua v21. If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Yeshua: v22. That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.  Yeshua in Matthew 4:10 provides the weapon we need to overcome greed and lusts of the flesh, v10: “Then saith Yeshua unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the LORD thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 

Matthew Henry continues in v23. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind v24. And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. v25.Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another. v26. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath. v27. Neither gives place to the Devil v28. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. v29. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.v30. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. v31. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice: v32. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Yeshua’s sake hath forgiven you.  

I have stated Yeshua “The Word the Son of God” who I follow and worship are in heaven and “do not need to be born every year or crucified every year. There are a few reasons I state this fact the most important being the word of God is very clear check out Heb.1:3, 2:9,4:14 – 16, and finally 9:24. Please recognize while Yeshua walked here on earth he was as we are, “created below thLewisels,” once crucified he ascended to his rightful place and position as the Son of God sitting at the right hand of the Father in heaven to appear before the Father for us. 

The following is taken from the book “War on the Saints” written by Jesse Penn Lewis, (1861- 1927) Welsh Evangelical Speaker & Author who supported Evan Roberts in the Welsh Revival of 1904 – 1905 the largest Christian revival in history. She published several books concerning The War On The Saints, providing many with tools/weapons to work out their Salvation as well importantly assist them with spiritual information which aided in freeing and rescuing many souls.  

God is in heaven. Yeshua, the Glorified Man, is in Heaven. The location of the God we worship is of supreme importance. If we think of our God as in us, and around us, for our worship, and for our “enjoyment.”  We unwittingly open the door to the evil spirits in the atmosphere which surround us. Instead of our penetrating in spirit through the lower heavens (see Heb 4:14) to the throne of God. Which is in the highest heaven, “above principality and power, and every name that is named, not only in this world but in that which is to come” (Eph. 1:21). The God we worship, The Christ we love, is in Heaven; and it is as we approach him there, and by FAITH apprehend our union with Him in spirit there, we too, are raised with Him and seated with Him.” (Eph.1:20-23; 2:6).

Jesse Penn Lewis (1861- 1927) in her previous statement has identified how subtle our enemies approach will be. He wants us to remain in the lower heavens  (Worldly), “where his powers of darkness reign” to fall under his influence instead of approaching Yeshua in heaven. And by faith apprehend our union with Him in Spirit there, so we too, are raised and seated with Him.  

 Jesse Penn Lewis, (1861- 1927) goes on to identify how Yeshua lives within us, Yeshua abides in us by Spirit and through His words.  But He, as a person, is in heaven, and it is only as we abide in Him there, that His Spirit, and His life, through His Word, can be manifested in us here. It’s here we obtain the power of the word through Him as He did His Fathers powers while walking in the flesh. The Lord said “if ye abide in Me (i.e., in the glory), and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will…” (John 15:7). “Here is where the depth of our faith is measured, here is where the Holy Spirit begins deepening our walk in Faith!”

Matthew Henry (Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774) relates what we have been taken from and how we remained there: It was not because God did not make himself known to them by his works, but because they would not admit the instructive rays of the divine light. They were ignorant because they would be so. Their ignorance proceeded from their obstinacy and the hardness of their hearts, their resisting the light and rejecting all the means of illumination and knowledge. Their consciences were debauched and seared: Who being past feeling, (Ephesians 4:19). They had no sense of sin, nor of the misery and danger of these, they became slaves and drudges of sin and the devil,  working all uncleanness, with greediness. Observe, When men’s consciences are once seared, there are no bounds to their sins.

 Matthew Henry’s commentary identifies the character of some our lights (Nets) are going to attract and bring forward, are described. This information gives an idea where we were and where those invited individuals are at at the moment they are presented into our personal domain.

I believe John Gill (23 Nov. 1697 – 14 Oct. 1771) gives a description of the life example we should walk by, which when demonstrated to these individuals set before us, could visually minister directly to them as a testimony of God’s love. “Regenerate persons are not as other men. They do not walk in the vanity of their minds as others. Their minds are not empty and vain. But are filled with God, with a saving knowledge of him, with faith in him and love to him, and with Spirit. With his graces and fruits of righteousness, and though there is a significant amount of vanity, instability, treachery, and sinfulness in them, yet their walk and the conversation is not according to this. Nor are their understandings darkened as others; they are enlightened to see their lost state and condition by nature, the plague of their own hearts, the insufficiency of their own righteousness. The way of life and salvation by Yeshua and that salvation from first to last is all grace.”  

Now here is where the enemy hopes to plant seeds into the minds of unsuspecting believers by having the vanity of the mind take hold. Our defense of this is obtaining the knowledge that God is in heaven physically and abides in us by Spirit and through His words, but He, as a person, is in heaven.

We are given a description by  Jesse Penn Lewis, (1861- 1927) of how the enemy counterfeits the presence of God. The powers of darkness counterfeit the presence of God to those ignorant of Satans devices may be somewhat as follows. At some moment when the believer is yearning for the sense of God’s presence, either alone, or in a meeting. And certain conditions are filled, the subtle foe approaches, and wrapping the senses round with a soothing, lulling feeling. Sometimes filling the room with light, or causing what is apparently a “breath of God” by a movement of the air — either whispers “This is the presence you have longed for,” or leads the believer to infer that it is what he desired.

 We can see how important having knowledge of how Satan will subtly work in your life is brought to light in this commentary by Matthew Henry (Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774) from Ephesians 4:28 Notice the particulars wherewith we should adorn our Christian profession. Take heed of everything contrary to truth. No longer flatter or deceive others. God’s people are children who will not lie, who dare not lie, who hate and abhor lying. Take heed of anger and ungoverned passions. If there is just occasion to express displeasure at what is wrong and to reprove, see that it be without sin.We give place to the devil when the first motions of sin are not grievous to our souls; when we consent to them; and when we repeat an evil deed. This teaches that as sin, if yielded unto, lets in the devil upon us, we are to resist it, keeping from all appearance of evil.

Idleness makes thieves. Those who will not work, expose themselves to temptations to steal. Men ought to be industrious, that they may do some good and that they may be kept from temptation. They must labor, not only that they may live honestly, but that they may have to give to others. What then must we think of those called Christians, who grow rich by fraud, oppression, and deceitful practices! Alms, to be accepted of God, must not be gained by unrighteousness and robbery, but by honesty and industry. God hates robbery for burnt offerings.  

Sinful inclinations and desires are deceitful lusts; they promise men happiness, but render them more miserable, and if not subdued and mortified betray them into destruction.

The new man must be put on. It is not enough to shake off corrupt principles, but we must be actuated by gracious ones. We must embrace them, espouse them, and get them written on our hearts. It is not enough to cease to do evil, but we must learn to do well. “ Be renewed in the spirit of your mind (Ephesians 4:23) that is, use the proper and prescribed means to have the mind, which is a spirit, renewed more and more.”   

It is here where the new regenerated soul becomes most vulnerable to the subtle suggestions of the enemy, Jesse Penn Lewis, (1861- 1927) reveals the following Some of the suggestions made to the believer by deceiving spirits at this time, may be:     1).You are a unique instrument for God,” working to feed self-love. 2).You are more advanced than others” working to blind the soul to sober knowledge of itself. 3).You are different from others” working to make him think he needs exclusive dealing by God. 4). You must take a separate path, a suggestion made to feed the independent spirit. 5).You must give up your occupation, live by faith,aiming at causing the believer to launch out on false guidance, which may result in the ruin of his home, and sometimes the work of God in which he is engaged.  

All these suggestions are made to give the man a false conception of his spiritual state; for he is made to believe he is more advanced than actually is, so that he may act beyond his measure of faith and knowledge (Rom. 12;3)

CLOSING STATEMENT by Robert 

What is before us here are convictions, no matter how long you have been walking I believe you are going to find an area in your journey which needs to be put in subjection and brought into submission. When we started this venture, the call came to do an audit and bring our walk into line, not knowing why God called us to walk in His laws again.

I like most thought it was to bring my walk into line then realized it was to become a servant working on my own Salvation to eternity. Then reality struck while I was being obedient my light was getting brighter shining further into the darkness as I gathered and accepted more information and learned how to discern the Holy Spirits teachings. I now understood the feelings Yeshua had for the Samaritan women and why he did what he did. 

Clearly, there is evidence the stony heart I had has been replaced with a fleshly one filled with God’s love and compassion for His children who are snared, trapped deluded and not realizing their fate. 

Now I recognize the joy His Apostles must have felt being physically there while Yeshua walked, taught, ministered, healed, and fulfilled His destiny for us all. As I now walk under the tutelage of the Holy Spirit, I sense the same love and compassion is with us as we receive The Words Son of God’s guidance and protection as the Apostles must have felt as they ventured throughout the lands sharing their light as Beacons. 

I have never felt so much at peace in my life as I am now feeling so comforted knowing that Yeshua is with me as I reflect His light into this darkening world waiting for that one soul looking to connect their light as I once did. 

My joy is being able to share God’s Love to those seeking freedom from the oppression and dangers of this world and once they have found their light become further Beacons for that one soul they may attract.   

Brothers and Sisters, they will know you by your fruits, I pray you will share your light as far as you can. There are too many Spiritual warriors standing on the side lines being wounded and in some cases becoming fatalities because they don’t have the right information about the enemy they are fighting. Too many walking the Broad road to destruction waving their swords in the air believing they’re in the real fight. 

I want to include this statement from Jesse Penn Lewis which wrote in “THE WAR ON THE SAINTS” first published in 1912 some 105 years ago and fittingly describes our churches and spiritual leaders or lack of today. “There needs to be a choice between good and evil perpetually by every man, and the priests of old were specially called to discern and teach the people the difference between ” the holy and the common,” the “unclean and the clean” (Ezek. 44:23). Yet is the Church of Christ today able thus to discern what is good, and what is evil? Does she not continually fall into the snare of calling good evil and evil good? Because the thoughts of God’s people are governed by ignorance, and limited knowledge, they call the works of God. And they are not taught the need of learning to discern the difference between the “unclean and the clean.” Nor how to decide for themselves what is of God, or what is of the devil. Although they are unknowingly compelled to make a choice every moment of the day.”   

Thus, in conclusion, we can see our enemy was just as busy back then as he is today, only I believe he has made some deep in roads. This is why I think the Holy Spirit brought me this Scripture to share as part of the closing Matthew 18: v19. “Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. v20. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.  

CLOSING PRAYER  

 Heavenly Father I kneel before your throne Lord as a humble servant placing before you the many thanks, appreciations, and love from those warriors who have partaken in these teachings through the Holy Spirit. We thank you, Father, for your compassion and patience with us Lord as we clean up our walks. We are grateful to you for the courage you have bestowed upon us to go forward as warriors in your name. We thank you, Lord, for the new heart filled with your Love and compassion for others. We especially thank you, Lord, for being present in our lives as we go forward in your name. We pray this Lord in your name YESHUA Amen and Amen. 

Remember I am a humble servant doing our LORD’s bidding to sound the Trumpet of impending danger to all of His children saved or unsaved. Let your Beacon’s shine bright and profound as though you were casting your nets into the deepest part of the Sea. May you as “Fisher’s of Men” have full nets when they return. 

God bless and God’s Speed. 

Robert

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

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“CASTING YOUR NET”


OPENING PRAYER by Robert

IMG_20170421_160133.jpgPsalm 23 The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. 

OPENING STATEMENT 

Our spiritual journey has in the article “IF YOU KNEW WHO YOU WERE TALKING TO” identified us as Beacons reflecting Yeshua’s light into this dark world desiring to draw those who recognize it out of the world. In doing so, we have become what I call modern day disciples who like the Apostles have by following Yeshua’s call “Follow Me become an instrument He will use as Fishers of Men.  

When we Reflect Yeshua’s light into this dark world it is casting a net into the sea and pulling in your catch. As it draws those who see this light, it opens a door for us LANTERN 4as God’s messenger’s to identify who “The Word the Son of God” is.  It allows for awakening the light they were born into this world with and identifying His gifts (John 1:9) That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.  

Here like the Apostles, as we step into Yeshua’s footprint, will recognize through the Holy Spirit’s tutoring and guidance, how Yeshua ministered to all, so they might be disciples as well. For there were many Disciples (Acts 9:10 Ananias in Damascus.) (Acts 9:26 many in Jerusalem who feared Saul) (Acts 9:36 Tabitha in Joppa who did many miracles).  We know this journey will not be without great Temptations and trials as even the Apostle Paul recognized he had to bring his body into submission as do we. Isaiah warned to walk the “PATH of HOLINESS” we cannot be unclean during this journey to Eternity. We must learn how to become proficient “Fishers of Men,” it isn’t just enough to cast our nets into the darkness James taught we should connect our wisdom with our faith and use it prosperously for the Lord.  

We must be cautious when sharing our gifts not to be overzealous as Paul relates in 1Tim 1:4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. v5. Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.  Commentator Matthew Henry (Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774) reveals what is required as a Fisherman once we have brought our net in. The commentator states That which raises questions is not for edifying, that which gives occasion for unresolved disputes pulls down the church rather than builds it up. The godliness of heart and life can only be kept up and increased, by the exercise of faith in the truths and promises of God, through Yeshua. Then emphasizes  Yeshua is a follower’s hope; all our hopes of eternal life are built upon him, and Yeshua in us the hope of glory. 

I now recognize the three disciplines Paul pointed out as templates to showcase our walk as modern disciples which need to be the demonstrations of our walk for all to see. Particularly those who have approached us through the casting of our nets as Fishers of Men:

  1.  Be Temperate: Temperance must be continuous as well as complete. One moment of debauch is enough to undo the results of character for honesty which years of upright living have toiled to earn. Beware then of giving place to the world or flesh at any point. 
  2. Be Decided: To be among those who win as well as among those who run and finish, we must know where we are going and be confident we want to be there. 
  3. Be in Earnest: In most followers, there is an enormous expenditure of thought and or feeling about sin; your spirit is probably more disbursed in the shape of shame, compunction, penitence, resolve, self-restraint, watchfulness, prayer. This needs to be brought directly to bear on some definite object, which will produce a significant effect.   


What the Holy Spirit is showing here is the parable of the sowing of the seeds which Yeshua shared. Matthew 13:3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold a sower went forth to sow; v4. And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and devoured them up: v5. Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up because they had no deepness of earth: v6. And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. v7. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: v8. But other fell into good ground and brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. v9. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.  

The Holy Spirit reveals once our nets are cast into the darkness a variety of different personalities are going to be drawn to the light including those who follow evil (Job 1:6). This parable is one of many strong tools we are going to learn about and use as we go forward in our walk. It explains not all bought because of the light are going to continue in that light. The commentator John Gill (23 Nov. 1697 – 14 Oct. 1771) We will encounter those who are careless, negligent, and inattentive, who hear without understanding, judgment, and affection. He explains from the Vulgate Latin and Munster’s Hebrew Gospel to mean the enemy (Devils) are around us in the air at all times they are said to bethe power of the air.” Because of their ravenous and devouring nature, their swiftness to make mischief, and they’re flocking in multitudes especially when the gospel is being preached to hinder its usefulness, as fowls do, where the seed is sown. Satan and his principalities, and powers rove in the air. Come down on earth, and seek whom they may devour, and often mix themselves in religious assemblies. To do what mischief they can; see (Job 1:6) Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them.

Do not be naive to the truth our enemy is not shy he knows Scripture possibly better than we do and possesses a passion for destroying us, our walk and the work we do for “The Word the Son of God.”  Folks welcome to the “WAR ON THE SAINTS” we’ve been in it all along possibly didn’t realize to what depth. So what are you going to do learn as a “Fisher of Men” how to rescue those lost, as a Beacon of light or Step back and become a flicker in the distance, the choice is yours. Know this you won’t have to chase by being a living example just be patient and your light will do the work for you.

Recognize our spiritual battles to come are for souls and who the enemy is you are battling as well as their strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge becomes a tool in assisting, maintaining and deepening our walk as we continue to work out our Salvation as well as attending the front line of service by casting our nets (reflecting Gods light) into this darkening world. Matthew Henry (Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774) The nearer we draw to Yeshua, and the more we converse with him. The better acquainted we shall be with gospel mysteries, and that is, without a doubt, the best knowledge. A principle of grace in the heart is that which makes men of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD, and in the faith of Yeshua. And so in the meaning of parables and for want of that. There are those to whom this knowledge is not given.  And a man can receive nothing unless it is given him from above (John3:27). And be it remembered that God is a debtor to no man his grace is his own he gives or withholds it at pleasure (Romans 11:35). The difference must be resolved into God’s sovereignty, as before (Matthew 11:25,26).

What is being revealed is not only the different personalities to be encountered but what we need as armoring to enter into our battles, God’s wisdom, discernment, dedication, devotion and the ability to share God’s love and Laws as those who have become “Fisher’s of Men.” So when we draw our nets, by having those coming out of the darkness (all things are drawn to a bright light in darkness) looking for understanding and guidance, we are prepared to battle for their souls. The reality is many will come few will hear and continue in the light, however as “Fishers of Men“, we will continue to cast our nets into the Darkness as our Lord has called and groomed us to do. As Yeshua did with the Samaritan woman at the well, look for that one soul to be saved from death. But like fishermen of the world recognize that not everything brought forward as we cast our nets is going to be kept some were drawn because they were only curious about the light.   

 John Gill (23 Nov. 1697 – 14 Oct. 1771) identifies some who we will encounter will not receive the light even though they appear as doing so:  There will be those who have slight convictions of sin, and awakenings of the natural conscience. Some little, light, and speculative notions of the word, in the understanding and judgment. Some flashes of natural affection for it, and outward expressions of delight and pleasure in it. Some show of grace, and a form of godliness, but no real heart work. Though they did not refuse to hearken to the Word externally. Did not put away the shoulder, or stop their ears, yet their hearts were still like an adamant stone. Nothing but the mighty power of God, and His efficacious grace can break the rocky heart in pieces. Or give a heart of flesh, a sensible, soft, and flexible one, with which a man truly repents of sin, believes of Yeshua, and becomes subject to him.  

Matthew Henry (Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774) gives us a deeper look at those previously spoken of by John Gill’s commentary. They have no root in themselves, no settled, fixed principles in their judgments, no firm resolution in their wills, nor any rooted habits in their affections; Nothing firm that will be either sap or the strength of their profession. Where there is not a principle, though there be a profession, we cannot expect perseverance. Times of trial come, and then they come to nothing. When Tribulation and persecution arise because of the word, he is offended it is a stumbling-block in his way which he cannot get over, and so he flies off, and this is all his profession comes to. Note: After a fair gale of opportunity usually follows a storm of persecution, to try who have received the word in sincerity, and who have not.

Matthew Henry (Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774) goes on to describe that part which is the thorns which choke off the light. What are these choking thorns? Worldly cares are the great hindrances to our profiting by the word of God and our proficiency in religion. They eat up that vigor of a soul which should be spent on divine things divert us from duty. Distract us in duty, and do us most mischief of all afterward quenching the sparks of good affections. and bursting the cords of good resolutions those who are careful and cumbered about many things, commonly neglect the one thing needful. Observe it is not so much riches, as the deceitfulness of riches, that makes the mischief: now they cannot be said to be deceitful to us unless we put our confidence in them, and raise our expectations from them, and then it is that they choke the good seed.                                                                

Here we finally see what distinguishes good ground from the rest, was, in one word fruitfulness. By this followers are distinguished from hypocrites, that they bring forth fruits of righteousness so shall ye be my disciples (John15:8). Saints, in this world, are not entirely free from the remains of sin but happily freed from the reign of it. The hearers represented by the good ground are, Intelligent listeners they hear the word and understand it they understand not only the sense and meaning of the word, but their own concern in it they know it as a man of business understands his business. God in his word deals with men as men, in a rational way, and gains possession of the will and affections by opening the understanding: whereas Satan, who is a thief and a robber comes not in by that door, but climbeth up another way. 

Fruitful hearers, which is an evidence of their good understanding which also beareth fruit. Fruit is to every seed its own body, a substantial product in the heart and life, agreeable to the seed of the word received. We then bear fruit when we practice according to the word when the temper of our minds and the tenor of our lives are conformable to the gospel we have received, and we do as we are taught. Some will bear hundred-fold sixty-fold and thirty-fold we are not all alike some are different levels of faith and grace as they progress working out their Salvation.  

CLOSING STATEMENT by Robert  

Praise the Lord for all things great which he has brought to us as humble servants. I recognize that there is a massive movement Yehwah is causing to happen currently. I give thanks and am rejoicing as I have chosen to be a part of this movement. And even though I am a part of His great Army of Disciples as “Fishers of Men” receiving a heart like Yeshua to look for that one soul I can help save from death. I recognize he has placed a burning desire to let his light reflect through me and to have heard his call “Follow Me.” I see this anointing is for everyone who desires to draw closer to Yeshua through a personal relationship. What I do recognize and state this walk will not appeal to everybody, however, is available to everyone desiring to become a Beacon. Spiritual Warfare must never be feared as truly it is a part of our walk in Salvation under Grace, whether we are just working out our own Salvation or being a Beacon recognize it for what it really is Worldliness. Temptations, Lustful desires, self-centeredness, Self Importance and the list goes on and on and attacks us constantly.  Something I must share when you walk in darkness Satan doesn’t know you or care about you because he has you already.

Think about this when you come to Yeshua walk in His light become an obedient servant and Beacon because your light has become brighter, visible and an example of God’s love that’s when he knows you that’s when you become a threat to him. That is when Satan develops an attack plan to cause you to stumble and fall and even cause your death. One thing I know Satan knows every word of the Bible and as a legalist knows how to use them as weapons they are called curses and he will use them if you give him the opportunity to.    

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father I give thanks to you Father for all blessings and teachings you have brought to us through the Holy Spirit. Father, I would ask that you build a hedge of protection around those who are reflecting your light into the world as Fishers of Men. Bring to them your wisdom and discernment strengthen them, Lord, fill them with your Love build walls of protection around them Father that they may continue doing your good work and reflecting your light into this world. This I pray in the name of YESHUA Amen and Amen  

Again please remember this is just a humble servant doing the bidding of the LORD I pray you 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. 

Robert 

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IF YOU KNEW WHO YOU WERE TALKING TO?


OPENING PRAYER by Robert

Heavenly Father I come before you as a humble servant placing my petition before your throne. Asking Father for the raining of wisdom upon your children who are seeking your word and drawing closer to you Father. Build a hedge of protection around them their families and those close to them who are walking in your light. Bring unto them the knowledge of how to quench their desire for your eternal presence Father. This I pray in your name in the name of YESHUA Amen and Amen. 

OPENING STATEMENT by Robert

So the question here is how well do we know Yeshua? Would we be like the woman of Samaria at Jacobs well speaking with our Father and not able to recognize who he is and what he was prepared to offer us? I know there are many who immediately in their minds would challenge that question stating definitely I would. Once you continue into this writing, perhaps you might feel different about your position.

Do we know who it is we are worshipping do we actually comprehend the real makeup of Yeshua? I encourage everyone to develop a personal relationship with Yeshua and in doing so am encouraging all not to see him as a person but what he truly is to us The Word the Son of God. The Apostle John gives us a perfect description

John 1:1, In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. v2. The same was at the beginning with God. v3 All things were made by Him, and without him was not anything made that was made. v4. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. v5. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. v6.There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. v7. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe. v8. He was not that light but was sent to bear witness of that light. v9. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world v10. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

From here on Yeshua to me will be The Word as the Son of God the true light, and as the Apostle John identifies Yeshua as a warrior and conqueror. 

Commentator John Gill 23 Nov. 1697 – 14 Oct. 1771 relates the following:  John places him between the Father and Holy Spirit. And speaks of the record of the word of God, and the testimony of Yeshua, as the same thing; and represents him as a warrior and conqueror (1John 1:1). Moreover, this appears to be spoken of Yeshua, from what other inspired writers have said of Him, under the same character, as the Evangelist Luke, (Luke 1:2), the Apostle Paul, (Acts 20:32) and the Apostle Peter (2Peter 3:5).  And who is called the Word, not as the man? For as man he was not at the beginning with God. But became so in the fullness of time; nor is the man God. Besides, as such, he is a creature and not the Creator, nor is he the life and light of men. Moreover, he was the word, before he was the man, and therefore not as such. Nor can any part of human nature be so called; not the flesh, for the word was made flesh. Nor his human soul, for self-subsistence, deity, eternity, and the creation of all things, can never be ascribed to that. But he is the Word as the Son of God, as is evident from what is here attributed to him. And from the word being said to be so, as in (John1:14) and from those places, where the word is explained by the Son, compare (1John 5:5 who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Yeshua is the Son of God!)

I have always believed the Scriptures are the living words of God given unto those Apostles and Evangelists who walked righteously called by Yeshua who through the Holy Spirit placed into records His living words by their hands. Those living words describe and preserve the real identity of the Son of God who is the light of all man brought into this world. Through the verses and declarations of the Apostles, I have come to recognize that Yeshua is more than the image I had in my mind of who he is and what he represents. 

Even though I am developing my personal relationship with Yeshua, I believe it is not wrong to ascribe to an image of Yeshua. However, as we are counseled by the Apostle James, we need to pray for wisdom connect it to our faith and use it to guide our thoughts in controlling our imaginations and bodies while working out our Salvation. Here is where the Holy Spirit is guiding us to walk in Yeshua’s light reflecting it into the world as Beacons.  

I see “Yeshua” as the Word the Son of God filling me with His light allowing me to recognize why “God was calling us to return to His Laws.” Having done our Spiritual audit and bringing our walks back into line and continuously working out our Salvation and traveling on the ” Path of Holiness” as Isaiah calls it or as Yeshua says the “Narrow Path to Life.” The shroud we have been living under is slowly being lifted so we can recognize and understand Yeshua is working with each of us on a “personal level” preparing us as His modern day disciples. 

The Holy Spirit revealed the following for us to discern about Yeshua, John 1:9 That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. The Holy Spirit is revealing that not just those who come to Salvation have “the light of Yeshua” but all men do they just “don’t realize it” (John 1:10  He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

When Yeshua took the time to minister to the woman from Samaria it was on a personal level he set the multitudes aside and focused on this lost soul. The commentator Matthew Henry Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774, describes the scene detailing how God’s love was applied on an individual as a template for us. We have Yeshua here betaking himself to the natural relief of travelers Being wearied, he sat thus on the well. First, he sat on the well, an uneasy place, cold and hard he had no couch, no comfortable chair to repose himself in, but took to that which was next hand, to teach us not to be nice and curious in the conveniences of this life, but content with mean things. Secondly, He sat thus, in an uneasy posture sat carelessly or he sat so as people that are wearied with traveling are accustomed to sitting. 

His discourse with a Samaritan woman, which is here recorded at large, while Yeshua’s dispute with doctors, and his conversation with Moses and Elias on the mount, are buried in silence. This discourse is reducible to four heads:

1). They discourse concerning the water, (John 4:7-15). Notice is taken of the circumstances that gave occasion to this discourse. There comes a woman of Samaria to draw water. This intimates her poverty, she had no servant to be a drawer of water and her industry, she would do it herself. See here, First, How God owns and approves of honest, humble diligence in our places. Yeshua was made known to the shepherds when they were keeping their flock. Secondly, How The Divine Providence brings about great purposes by events which seem to us fortuitous and accidental.  

I have always maintained that no one comes into our lives by accident it is always for a purpose we just don’t know what that purpose is until exposed by the Lord. These events will now occur because Yeshua knows we should now be equipped to deal with them. 

Matthew Henry Oct 18, 1662 -June 22, 1774, continues Thirdly, How the preventing grace of God sometimes brings people unexpectedly under the means of conversion and salvation. He is found of them that sought him not. His disciples were gone away into the city to buy meat. Now, this gave Yeshua an opportunity of discoursing with this woman about spiritual concerns. And he improved it he often preached to multitudes that crowded after him for instruction. Yet here he condescends to teach a single person, a woman, a poor lady, a stranger, a Samaritan, to teach his ministers to do likewise, as those that know what a glorious achievement it is to help to save, though but one soul, from death.  

I need to qualify a point here in case you are not familiar how the Samaritans and Jews got along, “they did not they hated each other.” Matthew Henry Oct 18, 1662 -June 22, 1774, describes their relationship The Samaritans, both in blood and religion, were mongrel Jews.  The posterity of those colonies which king of Assyria planted there after the captivity of the ten tribes, with whom the poor of the land that was left behind, and many other Jews afterward, incorporated themselves. They worshipped the God of Israel only, to whom they erected a temple on mount Gerizim, in competition with that at Jerusalem. There was great enmity between them and the Jews the Samaritans would not admit Yeshua when they saw he was going to Jerusalem the Jews thought they could not give him a worse name than to say, He is a Samaritan. When the Jews were in prosperity, the Samaritans claimed kindred to them, but, when the Jews were in distress, they were Medes and Persians. 

When Yeshua entered into Samaria, He charged His disciples not enter into any city of the Samaritans (Matthew 10:5).  That is, not to preach the gospel, or work miracles nor did he here teach publicly, or work any miracle, his eye being to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. What kindness he here did them was only a crumb of the children’s bread that casually fell from the master’s table.   

The previous words show us there are areas that unless the Lord specifically calls you to minister to them, you avoid unless it is the only way through. Then He warns the wicked are intermingled with believers so the only way to avoid them is to go out of this world meaning we cannot avoid them (1Corinthians 5:10). So we need the armor of righteousness on the right and left not giving provocation to them nor contract pollution from them. If you must pass through, then do not hesitate. 

Matthew Henry Oct 18, 1662 -June 22, 1774, continues Some think Yeshua must need to go through Samaria because of the good work he had to do there a poor woman to be converted, a lost sheep to be sought and saved. This was work his heart was upon, the, therefore, he must need to go this way. Yeshua begins with a modest request for a draught of water: “Give me to drink.” Yeshua asked for it, not only because he needed her help to come at it, but because he would draw on further discourse with her, and teach us to be willing to be beholden to the meanest when there is occasion. “How is it that thou, being a Jew, asketh drink from me? Yeshua takes this opportunity to instruct her in divine things: “If thou knewest the gift of God, thou would have asked (John 4:10) He fills her with apprehension that she had now an opportunity of gaining that which would be of unspeakable advantage to her. Yeshua expressly tells her she had now “a season of grace this was the day of her visitation. He hints to her what she should know, but is ignorant of: “If thou knewest who I am.” She saw him to be a Jew, a poor weary traveler but he would have her know something more concerning him that did not yet appear. He assures her what he would have done for her if she had applied to him: He would have given thee living water. By living water is the Spirit, who is not like the water in the bottom of the well for some which he asked. The woman objects against and cavils at the gracious intimidation which Yeshua gave her (John 4:11,12). “Thou hast nothing to draw with and besides, Art thou greater than our father, Jacob?” Yeshua answers this cavil and makes it out that “the living water he had to give was far better than that of Jacob’s well “(John4:13,14). Though she spoke perversely, Yeshua did not cast her off but instructed and encouraged her.  He shows her that the water of Jacob’s well yielded but a transient satisfaction and supply: “Whoso drinketh of this water shall thirst again.” Yeshua teaches her the living water he would give should produce a lasting happiness and bliss (John 4:14). The woman begs him to give her some of this water that “I thirst not.” “Go call thy husband, and come hither. ” She says “I have no husband. ” “Thou hast had five husbands. He whom thou now hast is not thy husband. Thou hast well said I have no husband and again, In that most said thou truly. ” “Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. 

At this point, I am going to bring things forward which I believe the Lord desires to reveal through the Holy Spirit, I told earlier we are being called to walk as modern day disciples having been through a cleansing audit bringing us into a good walk. Don’t let the word disciple scare you it doesn’t mean we jettison all belongings and do nothing but evangelize, not at all. What our Father is looking for are Beacons who through their walk will draw those in the darkness of the world to them. Once they approach be prepared to share your walk in the light. We need to have a heart like Yeshua when their plight is presented to us we need to be there for them and stir and awaken the light. Do not be concerned as the Holy Spirit will lead and provide what needs to be spoken.    

What our Father is looking for are Beacons reflecting the light of Yeshua into the darkness of the world through their committed walk which will draw those in the darkness to them. As we follow Yeshua, we will be presented those who need to be stirred and awakened to learn they already have the light with them. Brought to the recognition that all men who come into this world have the light they haven’t realized it yet.  

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

So, the Holy Spirit is revealing I along with you have just discovered the starting point of our spiritual journey with Yeshua. The past month or so has had me and others bringing our walks into line, so we are able to follow in the footsteps of ” the Word the Son of God” on the narrow path to life.   

Now I fully understand why the Lord called to us to do our audit I am recognizing the Lord has been preparing us to reflect his light as Beacons into the darkness of this world. His love for all is so deep knowing many in the world are not going to hear His Call; is creating an army of modern day disciples to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit as Beacons who will draw those who will see the light.  

Knowing it is going to draw those similar to the Woman of Samaria who have a spiritual thirst but unable to recognize where to satisfy that desire. Like our Father, we need to have a heart not only to work out our Salvation but have the compassion to share God’s love, living water, the WORD the Son of God, so they too will walk in the light and never spiritually thirst again and leave the broad road leading to destruction.  As those that know what a glorious achievement it is to help to save, though but one soul, from death. I believe Isaiah in describing the Path of Holiness was defining the narrow path Yeshua spoke of  Matt 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be to find it. To travel this road is going to take hard work determination and a passionate commitment on the part of those who desire the life Yeshua spoke of, as well as the crown, offered in the victory of finding the narrow path. So it will now not be as difficult knowing it is a glorious achievement fulfilling God’s call being a Beacon drawing those lost even just one into His light and out of death. 

CLOSING PRAYER by Robert

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 

Remember these are the writings of a humble servant sounding the Trumpet as a “Watchman” May God’s blessings be with you on your continued journey “God’s Speed.” 

Robert

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“THE SOUL AND LIFE OF EVERY SIN ARE SOME LUST OF OUR OWN”!


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

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“NARROW IS THE WAY WHICH LEADETH UNTO LIFE”! ARE YOU UP TO IT?


OPENING PRAYER by Robert  

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

OPENING COMMENTS “I KEEP UNDER” by Robert

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

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

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

Remember I referred to God having Moses lead the people into the desert they wandered for 40 years to rid themselves of the false gods and temptations. During that time God removed two generations to prepare them for their entry into the promised land. Here is where we step away from the Worldly teachings myths and temptations and get right down to the nitty-gritty. Here is where the Holy Spirit takes off the kid gloves bringing forward truths we need to know which is going to become a part of our walk but don’t want to accept or do anything. The Holy Spirit is going to show us we’re comfortable even complacent, This footprint represents our cleansing of those worldly temptations our body continually brings to us. This footprint is our 40 years in the desert. For those who have done the audit, you will understand, for those who have not read the earlier writings may find this information a bit confusing. I ask you to go to my site romboughrobert.com start with the first article in this series Truth will be evil, Lies will be Truth, and then the others to catch up. Each item is a step bringing you closer to recognizing your strengths and weaknesses in your walk. They will reveal truths as tools in preparation for this article and the revelations about to be revealed.    

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

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

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

I believe in that passage Isaiah was defining the narrow path Yeshua spoke of     Matt 7:14 “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be to find it .” To travel this road is going to take hard work determination and a passionate commitment on the part of those who desire the life Yeshua spoke of, as well as the crown, offered in the victory of finding the narrow path. Even Paul realized this truth:  In opening Paul in previous chapters of 1 Corinthians has proven his right to claim remuneration from those to whom he preached the Gospel, and he has also given his reasons for declining to urge this assertion. He was resolved that no one should have any ground for misapprehending his motive in preaching the Gospel. Paul had another reason namely, “that he might be himself a partaker of the benefits he taught” (1 Corinthians 9:23). Apostle though he was, he had his salvation to work out. He was not himself saved by proclaiming salvation to others, any more than the baker is fed making bread for others, or the physician kept in health by prescribing for others. Paul was resolved persistently to do, lest that by any means when he had preached to other’s, he should be a castaway.”  This goes back to my description of Hell as I see it even Paul an Apostle feared it “Godly Rejection” and “Eternal Separation” from YESHUA  because of being Distracted by worldly temptations.

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

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

Paul mentions the one enemy namely our “BODY”; which must be kept under, thereby brought into subjection. By the Body, we are to understand fleshly appetites and inclinations. These the apostle set himself to curb and conquer, and in this, the Corinthians and as well ourselves are bound to imitate him.  Note: Those who would pursue the interests of their souls must beat down their bodies and keep them under control. They must combat hard with fleshly lusts, and not indulge a wanton appetite, and want for heathenish sacrifices, nor eat them, to please their flesh, at the hazard of their brethren’s souls. The body must be made to serve the mind, not suffered to lord over it. 

The Apostle Paul chose “The ISTHMIAN games” as a comparison because the contestants were pure Greeks and as we are discovering we need to be pure in our commitment to Yeshua and our desire to follow Gods laws to obtain the crown promised. These comments should give you an expectation of what is to come. If you recall in the first declaration I made, the Holy Spirit revealed I did not fully understand the expectations of my commitment. Now I am recognizing and understanding what he meant. I was missing the mark and didn’t realize by how much or more importantly why. 

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

Here I am wondering how many reading this article have honestly found themselves falling prey to this very same temptation? The Holy Spirits words are now echoing somewhat loud in my mind, how much I didn’t understand about my walk.  I knew we had to work out our Salvation daily but for some reason never fully comprehended the depth of those words or completely understood the why. I believed I had Salvation and desired to draw closer to Yeshua creating a deeper relationship. I lived giving all my love to the Lord with my heart with my soul and with all my might. It never dawned on me the actual reason behind that effort; I never questioned why I just believed and committed to it believing I was fighting the good fight. When in reality I was like those in the games who fought with each other who prepared themselves by beating the air, Paul says there is no room for such exercise in Christian warfare. He points out Christians are ever in close combat. Our enemies make fierce and hearty opposition and are always at hand. 

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

Earlier I had eluded to the fact that I believe Isaiah was defining how we could travel the narrow path which Yeshua described, and as well revealed why many do not travel this road, “the unclean shall not Passover it.” Now Yeshua’s words “and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be to find it” is beginning to make sense. It isn’t easy to find this road, but once you do to travel it, you must be of an obedient nature following God’s Laws. Suddenly His love for us is like a flashing neon sign showing us “here is the path to Life” it’s your choice to travel it, but recognize there’s a huge commitment one that must be fulfilled right until we pass into Eternity. Isaiah spelled it out the “unclean shall not Passover it” Here is the reason God called us to follow His laws (Ten Commandments) and the challenge to obtain the Crown of Eternal life, are you up to it? Note Isaiah said the unclean I take that to mean those who are not always working to deepen their Salvation and develop a personal relationship with Yeshua who is the only way unto life.

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

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert  

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THE ULTIMATE DISTRACTION IS IT WORTH IT?


Heavenly Father I come before you as a humble servant placing before your throne those who are seeking your truth. I plead Lord you will fill them with courage that they may be strong when the enemy brings before them his subtleties, temptations, admonitions, brutalities. These will come in the form of rebuttals, criticism, rejections, and most of all distractions. I ask Father for your intercession and strengthening that they may go through these future days with courage knowledge discernment and understanding of your promise that not one hair on our head will be harmed if we walk in His Laws. This I pray in the name of Yeshua Amen. 

OPENING COMMENTARY by Robert.

This article has been the most difficult to date to prepare and post, which I know is going to become stronger as we get deeper into our walks, not because I do not have the words. However, because of the events which keep occurring. Here chronologically is what occurred over the past three and a half days. First, just as I was sitting down to begin writing, a glass of ice water spilled on my keyboard (fried). Then once I replaced the keyboard the following day installed it (wireless key board and mouse). My computers Windows 10  firewall blocked me from the internet, (resolved). Then, I was unable to get my monitor to come out of sleep mode, (resolved). Just tonight I was unable to get my shortcuts to work, again (resolved). So I believe the enemy doesn’t want this message to be published or circulated because of what is about to be revealed. I realize these issues are technical in nature, however, none of the issues occurred until after I installed the keyboard and mouse. But like a Microsoft technician explained one issue happens quite frequently after downloads and is resolvable, but to have a series of issues one right after the other day after day is in her words “kind of weird and spooky”.  Here is where we gain knowledge of why we should be walking in Gods Laws.
The knowledge gained will reveal how Satan uses distractions to capture the unaware and distracted. As I received more and more information from the Holy Spirit it became obvious how many were falling short of keeping even the simplest of Gods Laws. The majority are conveniently side tracked in other words DISTRACTED, caught up in works or doing projects in the name of humanity or researching what appears to be a truth of the world i.e., How were the Pyramids built, into chasing worldly myths that Aliens influenced our earlier populations. becoming involved in the Climate Change movement to save the world, These endeavors are distractions from what we really need to be focusing on and placing our energy on, developing a knowledgeable relationship with Yeshua drawing ourselves closer really getting to know Him on a personal level as the Entity He is the Son of God and how His powers operated through Yahweh on a personal level between them. So as we draw closer to Yeshua we might recognize the true depth of His promises to us the real meaning of their purpose as treasures for us. I must premise my belief here so a greater understanding prevails as I go forward. Our very nature is made up of three parts the Flesh (God describes as our Temple) the Spirit (which gives us life in the image of God) the Soul ( our mind will and emotions giving us purpose reason and desire and most of all a treasury known as memory of  our personal relationship with Yeshua which is going to serve us well in Eternity).  You see my vision of hell is not the same as most who believe it’s only fire and brimstone which certainly it is for those who are non-believers or have chosen the wrong path. The hell I envision is far more painful and undesirable having knowledge of Yeshua becoming DISTRACTED and taking Him for granted and not developing a personal relationship then passing into Eternity and like in Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? v23: And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity 

Recognizing Yeshua, having Him not know me and not being able to reach out to Him not being able to connect with Him constantly seeing Him. To me, that would be the true HELL. I think John Gill (23 Nov. 1697 – 14 Oct. 1771) sheds some light on those who in his era were distracted and how. Which I believe applies as well to today’s fallen. Not everyone that calls Christ his Lord and Master, professes subjection to him, or that calls upon his name or is called by his name; or make use of it in his public ministrations. There are many who desire to be called and accounted Christians, and who make mention of the name of Christ in their sermons, only to take away their reproach, to cover themselves, and gain credit with, and get into the affections and goodwill of the people; but have no hearty love to Christ, nor true faith in him; nor is it their concern to preach his Gospel, advance his glory, and promote his kingdom and interest; their chief view is to please men, aggrandize themselves, and set up the power of human nature in opposition of the grace of God, and the righteousness of Christ. Now not every one of these, no, not any of them. shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven. 

Matthew Henry (Oct 18, 1662 – June 22, 1774) I believe sums the distraction part as best as I have read Worldly-mindedness is as common and as fatal a symptom of hypocrisy as any other, for by no sin can Satan have a surer and faster hold on the soul, under the cloak of a visible and passable profession of religion, than by this and therefore Christ, having warned us against coveting the praise of men, proceeds next to warn us against coveting the wealth of the world in this also we must take heed, lest we as the hypocrites are, and do as they do: the fundamental error that they are guilty of is, that they choose the world for their reward we must, therefore, take heed of hypocrisy and worldly-mindedness, in the choice we make of our treasure, our end, and our masters. 

I see this part of our walk as the greatest opportunity to learn these truths the depth of them and what they hold for us as treasures and store them in our mind [which is a part of the soul along with the will and emotions] as treasures which we are guided to do in Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.  v20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: v21: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 

If it hasn’t become obvious the messages which are out there reveal all are going to be in eternity once we pass from this life and finding ourselves at the throne of God for final judgment.  It is here that all should be concerned whether you were distracted or how deep did you build your personal relationship with Yahweh and Yeshua. Did you draw God’s laws into your lives as a foundation and use them to deepen and build your relationship with Yahweh and Yeshua placing up treasures and Crowns which you might place before the throne. 

During a weekend of transporting celebrities to a local pagan festival. Through conversation with some of the celebrities, I became aware of the following. Our Lord has stated broad is the way and many will follow it. The path to truth is narrow and few there will go. These statements have puzzled me for a long time. “Oh” it’s obvious the meaning my question was who are those who follow the broad path? Then I realized who is following this broad path in the belief they are seeking truth and eventual entry into heaven. These celebrities believed that all religious beliefs or paths would lead them to heaven.  The Holy Spirit showed me an answer (“give men a bit of wisdom and they become fools” Romans 1:22) to the many questions they brought forward to discredit Gods word. This answer was not judgemental nor threatening to either of them. They understood but didn’t want to accept what they believed in, were distractions which brought them to the broad way and would eventually lead them to destruction. 

The following verse was given to us by Yeshua in Matt.7:13 Enter ye at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat. v14: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be to find it.

Our journey has brought us several pieces of information, understanding, and awareness of our Lord Yeshua. We know it is our responsibility to be constantly seeking after God within His laws not believing He is our 7/11 God of convenience. Some followers think God should be there when we need His intervention in times of peril or sickness. However, our Lord clearly asks us to be with Him always and revealing if we heed His call, there would be blessings of health, long life and knowledge. This is not to say we should not be constantly praying while being with Him always, what I am saying is if you’re not with Him always and hit a bump in your life’s journey recognize you may pray be heard and not like the answer returned. 

Again I ask you to use your imagination as in this section we are receiving teachings from Moses through Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel the Lord our God is one Lord. Then goes on to admonish us just as though we were the Israelites and in v5 reveals what we must do constantly not when we feel it’s convenient, v5. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

CLOSING STATEMENT by Robert

So it appears the message Moses was delivering then, applies to our walk today as well.  However, it seems we somehow believe that God is available when we conveniently require His intervention. Possibly many have fallen into thinking what is in their mind is right which is a dangerous position to be as God considers that position idolatry. But we have learned that fact already and I believe I cannot reiterate how important this teaching is to our following in Yeshua’s footsteps. I found the following from Isaiah in 35:8 which I like as a summation of this writing And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not Passover it, but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools shall not err therein.  

Remember these writings are from a humble servant obeying the LORD and sending out His messages that you may seek even further truth and be in the warmth of God’s folded wings wrapped around you for protection comfort and the knowledge as you are with him doing as Mose taught us thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart with all thy soul, and with all thy might.  Then you know He is with you at all times.  

Heavenly Father, I thank you, Lord, for all that You have revealed taught and placed before us as food for our souls. This I pray in your name Yeshua Amen and Amen

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YESHUA’S THIRD FOOTPRINT “WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION DAILY”


Here is a prayer for all who are working their audit to locate their path in the darkness that has encompassed all; polish their internal lens and brighten the light within so it may shine forth for those remaining in the dark may see and come forward. “Heavenly Father I come before thee as a humble servant seeking the strength to bring your light into this dark world, that I may share what thou has bestowed as a gift. As your humble servant Lord, I have placed my foot in your footprint. And ask you loose unto all who step into this footprint the spirits of discernment, understanding, courage, grace, pardoning mercy, goodness, kindness, and mercies towards all who enter their life’s journey, deepen their conversations that they are Godly and holy. I pray for this Father, so your children who Love Cherish and Honour your Deity will not cease in this world. This I place before thy throne for you to hear as a petition for your mercies to be upon us Father as we follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Amen and Amen in the name of Yeshua I pray. 

OPENING COMMENTARY by Robert 

In the closing comments of “FINDING YOURSELF IN THE WILDERNESS.”  

https://romboughrobert.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/finding-yourself-in-the-wilderness/

I related to the condition of the world and the society we live in. I believe Matthew Henry (Oct. 18, 1662 – June 22, 1714) gave us a description of how far from God we as a society have drifted. Or you can say have allowed ourselves to be drawn into the conditions he described in 2Timothy3; “For men shall be lovers of their selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful. Unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof; from such turn away. 

What comes to mind here is the warning God spoke to the Israelite’s do not fall into doing what is right in your own minds. I will ask you again “HAVE YOU BEEN COMPLETELY HONEST ” in your assessment, I pray you have because in this footprint we are going to find truths which I know are going to definitely change your walk and ultimately your persona as a believer following Yeshua. 

The lessons we are about to receive are coming from Yeshua’s answers to questions brought to Him by the Pharisees and his disciples. As I have always maintained we must, and I emphasize the must, develop and seek after a very personal relationship with Yeshua. Again, I ask you to imagine we are in the presence of the Lord, and He is speaking to us directly.  I believe this is the real church and as proof cite Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. We don’t need to be in a huge building or group to learn how to draw nearer to Yeshua. In John 8:12  Yeshua states his position. Then spake Yeshua again unto them saying I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. 

Matthew Henry (Oct. 18, 1662 – June 22, 1714) comments on Yeshua’s declaration Christ’s doctrine was from heaven it was copied out of the counsels of infinite wisdom, and the kind intentions of eternal love. Yeshua states I speak that which I have seen. The discoveries Yeshua has made to us of God and another world are not grounded upon guess and hearsay but upon visual inspection so that he was thoroughly apprised of nature, and assured of the truth, of all he said. 

We hear from Yeshua what he is teaching comes directly from Yahweh and should not be questioned because it is what he has seen and knows to be true and is sharing it with those who are drawing near to hear and believe. Matthew Henry (Oct. 18, 1662 – June 22, 1714) continues The Lord recognizes virtue has gone out of him and turns his discourse from the proud Pharisee’s. Addressing himself to those weak believers. When he had denounced wrath against those that were hardened in unbelief, then he spoke comfort to those few feeble Jews that believed in him. How carefully he cherishes the beginnings of grace and meets those that are coming towards him. These Jews that believed were yet but weak, but Yeshua did not, therefore, cast them off, for he gathers the lambs in his arms. When faith is in its infancy, he has knees to prevent it, breasts for it to suck, that it may not die from the womb. In what he said to them, we have two things, which he saith to all that should at any time believe. 

The character of a true disciple of Christ if you continue in my word, then are you, my disciples, indeed. When they believed on him, as the great prophet, they gave up themselves to be his disciples. 

Now it is becoming clearer why Yahweh was calling us to return to following His laws and placing our foot in the footprints Yeshua left behind for those who like the Jews drew nearer and believed. Once committed to doing the audit and cleaning up our walk and recognizing how much we really don’t understand why the need to draw near to Yeshua developing a permanent desire for learning and how to develop a deeper relationship with Him.

John Gill (23 Nov. -1697 – 14 Oct. 1771) I believe puts it in words we can understand and know what it is going to take to chose and devote ourselves. As well to creating a profound, lasting relationship with Yeshua: John Gill relates that: Yeshua says if ye continue In my word, meaning the Gospel, called his because he was both the author, and preacher, and sum, and substance of it. Stay in it, is having cordially received it, to abide by it, and hold it fast, and not to be moved from it. By the temptations of Satan; the cunning of those that lie in wait to deceive; nor by the revilings and persecutions. The frowns and flatteries of men; and when men continue thus steadfast in it and faithful to it. It is evidence that it has come with power, and has a place in their hearts, and that they are true followers of Yeshua. Then are ye my disciples indeed. There are two sorts of disciples of Christ. Some are only nominal, and merely in a profession such; and these sometimes draw back from him, discontinue in his word. And go out from among his people; which shows that they never were of them, nor are the true disciples of Yeshua. For the genuine followers of Yeshua continue in his Gospel, hold fast to him, the head, and remain with his people; which to do to the end, is evidence, of their being disciples indeed.   

Remember I identified the Holy Spirit revealed to me that I really didn’t know much about my relationship with Yahweh and what it was going to take to walk in Yeshua’s footsteps and I suspect many others found the same.The Holy Spirit also asked if I was prepared to receive truth and then asked what was I going to do with it once I received it? His next question was, did I really understand what it truly stood for and its power?

After listening to Mr. Gill’s commentary, I am understanding better what is expected of me in this pursuit to draw nearer to Yahweh through my personal relationship with His Son Yeshua. I have always asked anyone who stated they wanted to walk in Yeshua’s footsteps if they knew what commitment was expected of them? I think Mr. Gill has explained quite clearly what it is and how difficult it is to walk in those footprints. I for one am prepared to do so knowing the Lord is there with me guiding, supplying answers and uplifting me because I truly have him in my heart and totally believe in His promises and teachings. 

What I am about to share is a caution to those who question and think they are already free from the bondage of the world and the darkness enveloping it and them. Yes, we have received and believe we are living and walking under Salvation. The caution here is not to become haughty like the Pharisee’s who answered Yeshua “we be Abraham’s seed, and as such believing, there is no need to commit to an audit; as you have received Salvation through faith, believing your walk is secure and pure with Yeshua. For those who are working on their review and stepping into Yeshua’s footprints heeding Yahweh’s call to return to the law and committing to Yeshua’s teachings through the Holy Spirit here is a strong message you really need to hear. The following is from the Mount of Olives delivered by Yeshua cited in John 8:13 The Pharisee’s, therefore, said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. V14: Yeshua answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true; for I know whence I came, and whither I  go, but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. v15: Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. v16: And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. Then said Yeshua to those Jews which believed on him, v31: If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. v32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

  I believe John Gill’s (23 Nov. -1697 – 14 Oct. 1771) comments ring true as he explains what is in store for those of us who have committed to the audit. Are now seeking to draw closer removing the false teachings returned to following Yahweh’s Laws and are moving into a profound personal relationship with Yeshua. I believe here is where we discover what truth is and its powers over us. 

And ye shall know the truth,….. Either the truth of the Gospel, the truth as it is in Yeshua. Meaning, that they should have a larger knowledge of it. While others are ever learning, and never come to the knowledge of the truth. But the spirit of truth should lead them into all truth, and cause them to grow and increase in Gospel light and knowledge, or Yeshua himself. Who is the way, the truth, and the life, and the sense is, that they should know more of him. Of the dignity of his person, of the nature and usefulness of his offices; of the efficacy of his blood. The excellency of his righteousness, and the fulness of his grace, and that for themselves: and the truth shall make you free.  From ignorance and error, and the prejudices of education, under which the whole nation labored, and from the thraldom (slavery) of the law.

What is becoming more and more apparent of this particular journey is the need of a guide which I see as the Holy Spirit. The commentator Matthew Henry (Oct. 18, 1662 – June 22, 1714) comments relate to this as a journey comparable to the Israelite’s following the column in the day and resting in assurance they were protected by the pillar of fire at night. As we grow spiritually deeper into our audit it is recognized there is a strong leadership required as we have no clue where we are being led but know our final destination. The Israelite’s were venturing into uncharted territory knowing their destination just as we are now journeying into uncharted territories also knowing we have been set free from ignorance and error, the prejudices of education and slavery of the law having a destination to work at achieving being with Yahweh. 

 John Gill (23 Nov. -1697 – 14 Oct. 1771) says if ye continue In my word, meaning the Gospel, called his because he was both the author, and preacher, and sum, and substance of it. And to continue in it is having cordially received it, to abide by it, and hold it fast, and not to be moved from it. By the temptations of Satan. The cunning of those that lie in wait to deceive; nor by the revilings and persecutions, the frowns and flatteries of men. And when people continue thus steadfast in it and faithful to it, it is evidence that it has come with power, and has a place in their hearts, and that they are true followers of Yeshua, then are ye my disciples indeed; 

We now have a better understanding of how truth works in our lives and a knowledge of what makes one a disciple of Yeshua devoted dedication and complete commitment. However, John Gill (23 Nov. -1697 – 14 Oct. 1771) points out there is more than one type of disciples Indeed there are two sorts of disciples of Yeshua, some are only nominal, and merely in the profession such;. And these sometimes draw back from him, discontinue in his word, and go out from among his people. Which shows that they never were of them, nor are the true disciples of Yeshua; for the genuine disciples of Yeshua continue in his Gospel, hold fast to him, the head, and remain with his people; which to do to the end, is evidence, of their being disciples indeed. 

So now I see again even deeper how much I really didn’t know of my relationship with Yeshua “Oh,” sure I was coasting along believing my relationship was deep and I was doing everything I thought I needed to do to follow and draw closer to Yeshua. However when the Holy Spirit revealed I wasn’t where I thought or hoped to be in my relationship with Yeshua I wondered at first then submitted to his musings and began to dig deeper. Quickly realized I was bordering on believing in my mind I was right with God, and promptly understood I had started to slip toward walking in Pride, Vanity, Luxury, Sensuality. 

Matthew Henry (Oct. 18, 1662 – June 22, 1714) also confirms It is implied that there are many who profess themselves Yeshua’s disciples who are not his disciples indeed but only in show and name. Then goes on to relate those that are not strong in faith to see to it that they be sound in faith that though not disciples of the highest form, they are nevertheless disciples indeed. 

CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert:

The common excuse I’m so busy making a living time is precious (Luxury), then if I make these changes, I won’t be accepted socially (Vanity). Besides, I know God been baptized and declared my love for Him and always let everyone know I’m a good Christian (Pride). The real game breaker is how important the feel of a velvet shirt against my skin is. Recognizing certain fragrances heighten sensual experiences and will attract the opposite sex to have an opportunity (Matthew 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.) to appease my fleshly desires (Sensuality). Without realizing it, I was falling into this worldly trap and slipping away from building my relationship with Yeshua as three of the four temptations were growing in my life I had sensuality under control. It is not wrong to present yourself professionally. However when you begin to allow these factors to dictate your walk you have enabled the five natural senses touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing to become the primary factors of how you will approach your walk instead of hearing the Holy Spirit guide, teach, chastise, and lead. Putting it bluntly you have become carnal and gather information about the world around you instead of about Yeshua which is a stumble but in some cases, it’s a drastic fall. What was coming to my mind was the warning not to fall into doing what is right in your own minds, which I believe is carnally defined in Websters Dictionary as the capacity for the effective application of the powers of the mind as a basis for action or response: intelligence. Which Yahweh sees as idolatry. Romans 1:21-22 Apostle Paul relates how God deals with this form of belief v21: Because of 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. v22: Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools. 

Now remember we are learning about truth’s power to set us free but physics tells us where there is an action there is a reaction Yeshua describes the reaction which I believe many do not realize the power of sin has over those who commit sin, if they did possibly they wouldn’t commit sin. This is Yeshua’s message to all in John8: 34-35 v34: Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. v35: And the servant abideth not in the house forever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.  

I’m closing with the following comments which I firmly believe those reading these writings if doing the audit and following the Lead of the Holy Spirit will through these teachings know in their hearts what Yeshua meant when He said the truth shall set you free. If it doesn’t then, I believe Mr. Gill described you perfectly as one of the two Disciples, and you will know who you are. Mr. Henry stated what your position is as well, many who profess themselves Yeshua’s disciples who are not his disciples indeed but only in show and name. 

My question to all if you are not doing the Audit and cleaning house why not? Yahweh has given us a chance to return to His flock. He is offering a pathway to Him through Yeshua’s Footprints, and as we have learned tonight, it is going to be “TRUTH” which is going to educate us and bring us closer to Yahweh and Yeshua. I can see we are being offered an opportunity to know the truth and all that is needful and profitable for us to know, confirmed in the belief of it and definitely know the certainty of it. The blessing I received through writing this article is knowing I am in the darkness of the world but God’s truth will feed me as one of Gods children will bring me into His light and freedom from the darkness forever. I will first be a beacon reflecting His light into the darkness so as a disciple I can share His truth and Love.

As a 71-year-old man, I cannot understand how anyone would pass up this tender offer to do what God has called us to do which is simple once you take the time through Yeshua and the Holy Spirit’s leading to hear Yahweh say “ I JUST WANT YOUR LOVE AND OBEDIENCE.”  

From this day forward when I say God Bless or God’s Speed they both will have an entirely different meaning to me as both now represent His Truth. 

May you be blessed by this writing God Bless

Robert

 

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ARE YOU A BEACON OR A FLICKER OF LIGHT


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I open this article as I have others with a prayer to our Father Yeshua in thanks for those who answered His call to War as prayer warriors. I ask Father you continue to keep them safe and strengthen their fervor to succeed in overturning the evil before us in the USA remove all the spirits of confusion and division working through this great nation. Lord, I pray you will further deepen the hedge around Mr. Trump and will continue removing the spirits of confusion, strife and discord from his mind and filling it with discernment and wisdom and a peaceful demeanor. I pray, Father, for those doing battle in your Name that you would continue raining down insight, wisdom, and an intense fervor to uphold your victories and your words. I pray this in the name of Yeshua Amen and Amen. 

Amongst all the craziness being displayed in North America over the last 30 months, there has been a dark pall building over Canada, the USA, and their peoples. As political debates and anti
Trump, Trudeau rallies continue, you can sense a darkness developing. The leaders and some pundits realize their country and the very principles they are founded on are being challenged, but are unable to discern by whom or why. James 3:16 for where envying and strife are, there is confusion and every evil work. 

THE FIRST TRUMPET 

A shroud of darkness has taken hold of the people with its many hidden influences and temptations which are manifesting into reality; adding to the various Spiritual battles already being waged. The way through the darkness will be difficult as many won’t have a light for discernment and guidance. Many will succumb to the hidden temptations within the shroud which is enveloping the multitudes in both.   

It is most important at this time all followers of Yeshua come together and realize their walk is going to be ever so important as shown in Luke 21: 8 Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, sayingI am Christ and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.  Our support has to be guided and aimed at helping each other those who discern the warnings now must become Beacons drawing those who need guidance to recognize the depth of the warnings so they can become an army of prayer warriors; knowing where to find the teachings that will fill their Spirit with further understanding.   

Above is a call to those who can discern to reach out to our brothers and sisters to bring forward the words given to us in Matt. 10:27 What I tell you in darkness that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in ear, that preach ye upon the housetopsv28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 

HERE ENDS THE WARNING

The days of darkness truly are upon the United States, and Canada, and there citizens. As followers of Yeshua, those who are able to discern the warnings should become BEACONS in order to assist our brothers and sisters who either missed the warnings or are unable to discern so we can bring understanding to their country and lives. My question to all followers of Yeshua World Wide as a Beacon are you reaching out to those who are in darkness to guide them to a better understanding?  Having won one battle and another looms before us as Prayer Warriors we must Identify ourselves as standing on the mountains as Beacons and not just flickers of light. 

Heavenly Father I come before thee as a humble servant and place before you, your Prayer Warriors and ask that you would strengthen them guide them protect them and most of all fill them with discernment that they may go forward in your name as bright Beacons illuminating the right paths to peace and prosperity. Amen and Amen 

Brothers and Sisters lift up your prayers begin the battle let your Beacons shine brightly so many might find the path to peace and unity. 

Robert

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“NOBODY IS WATCHING MOMENT”!


OPENING COMMENTARY by Robert: Yahweh called us out of the Worldly churches and false teachings asking for an audit of our walk and position of who we follow. For those who have chosen to follow Yahweh, the Holy Spirit has and will continue to provide information for guidance in the right direction.
Having been shown who Baal-zebub (Climate Change Movement through the Goddess GAIA Queen of Mother Earth ) is and how easy it is to get caught up following this false goddess not realizing what you’re involved in. These articles are not about the evil they are written as guidelines for finding the truth and staying on the right path moving forward with Yeshua. Our Lord through the Holy Spirit reveals the need for continuous publishing for those coming out of the dark who will require information to continue moving forward into the light, or they might weaken and fall back into the darkness they just left. Thus God’s Hard work would be undone, not an option.
This question, Why then, do men still think they can get away with a “NOBODY IS WATCHING MOMENT”? Whether you want to admit it, we are all guilty of either thinking it or actually following through with it. These moments are what draw us away from His truth and cause stumbling or simply losing sight of the path we are on.
I believe it is at this time in our thought process we find ourselves having to make a decision do I or don’t I ignore God’s laws? Because when we choose to sin no matter the depth of the sin, we are rebuking Yahweh’s, Love. It’s just as easy to say no as it is to say yes however because we ignore God is omnipotent, knows all, sees all, knows what’s in our mind, the BRAT or IMP in us believes just for a moment we can get away with the consequences of our decisions and actions. It’s with triviality we draw God down to our level and don’t think you haven’t at one time or another hoping He might be looking the other way these thoughts coming from the Worldly churches false teachings, which expound God in man’s image rather than the deity He is.
We know in Yahweh’s laws we will find His Perfect Love that’s why “Thou shalt have none other gods before me.” We are shown His greatness through CREATION.
God says “Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth.” knowing our weakness as humans.

Historical writings from the Apocrypha relate how the Prophet Daniel proved to King Astyages of Persia which at the time worshiped BEL was a false god. The King went daily to adore Bel which had twelve great measures of fine flour, and forty sheep and six vessels of wine offered every day. The King asked Daniel why he did not worship Bel and Daniel answered I might not worship idols made with hands, but the living God, who hath created the heaven and the earth, and hath sovereignty over all flesh. Then said the King unto Daniel Thinkest thou not that Bel is a living God? Seest thou not how much he eateth and drinketh every day?
Daniel smiled, and said, O King, be not deceived: for this is but clay within, and brass without, and did never eat or drink anything. So the King was wroth, and called for his priests, and said unto them, if ye tell me not who this is that devoureth these expences, ye shall die. But if ye can certify me that Bel devoureth them, then Daniel shall die: for he hath spoken blasphemy against Bel. Daniel said unto the king, Let it be according to thy word.
Now the priests of Bel were threescore and ten, beside their wives and children. And the king went with Daniel into the temple of Bel. So Bel’s priests said Lo, we go out: but thou, O king, set on the meat, and make ready the wine, and shut the door fast and seal it with thine own signet. And tomorrow when thou comest in, if Thou findest not that Bel hath eaten up all, we will suffer death: or else Daniel, that speaketh falsely against us.
And they little regarded it: for under the table they had made a privy entrance, whereby they entered in continually, and consumed those things.
So when they were gone forth, the king set meats before Bel. Now Daniel had commanded his servants to bring ashes, and those they strewed throughout all the temple in the presence of the king alone: then went they out, and shut the door, and sealed it with the king’s signet, and so departed.
Now in the night came the priests with their wives and children, as they were wont to do, and did eat and drink up all.
In the morning time the king arose, and Daniel with him. And the king said Daniel, are the seals whole? And he said, Yea, O king, they be whole. And as soon as he had opened the door, the king looked upon the table, and cried with a loud voice, Great art thou, O Bel, and with thee is no deceit at all.
Then laughed Daniel, and held the king that he should not go in, and said, Behold now the pavement, and mark well whose footsteps are these. And the king said I see the footsteps of men, women, and children. And the king was angry and took the priests with their wives and children, who showed him the privy doors, where they came in and consumed such things as were upon the table.
Isn’t it strange how in today’s Society we have thousands worldwide following a movement they believe is going to save the World for their children’s future? There are numerous debates and various disclosures the facts being presented have been falsified or altered to appear as being scientifically accurate.
I find it strange there apparently are graphs for the last 40 years showing no global warming increases over that period. It seems odd initially they were claiming the ozone layer was being depleted rapidly over Antarctica and the Arctic, which would affect the polar caps on both ends of the world releasing huge amounts of water flooding the coastal regions by 100’s feet of water. Apparently, this was to happen somewhere in 2014 which it hasn’t, doesn’t that make you wonder. In the meantime, the nieve population have bought into this false religion which has become a way of living in fear, bolstered by false news items daily.

There are full-length movies showing the speculation the events being portrayed will occur fostering global fear even further. I would like to say like Daniel I can show you their footprints in the scattered ashes, but I can’t. What I can do is show it is God who is in control and only God can change what is happening environmentally.
I wrote this article a few years back and refer to it now as it shows how God can use our environmental power to influence all nature of things i.e. one Valcano erupted in 1991 and affected the worlds temperatures rain in certain areas draughts and various other events.
I am going to ask you again to use your imaginations like I did with Paul only this time we are going to listen to Yeshua answer a question his apostles asked of Him in Luke 21:7. Before I release that lesson I want to set the stage because I believe in His answer we are going to see why Yehwah called us out of the Worldly churches and false teachings. He is going to reveal why it was so important for us to make a choice whether to follow God or Baal. Why it is so important we get our house in order knowing there is no walking in the middle or that we can’t have those “NOBODY IS WATCHING MOMENTS”!
Luke 21:7 And they asked him, saying Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? v8: And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying I am Christ and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. v9; But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. v10: Then said he unto them Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: v11: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences, and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
I believe the current Worldly events along with environmental occurances are signaling we are entering into those times and in the next verses Yeshua is going to reveal the very reason Yehwah called us to follow His laws: get our walk in order prepare for what is ahead for all. What Yeshua is revealing and guaranteeing is for those who are walking in God’s laws and Love.

Know who it is they are following where they are going and what they are about to receive and why. v12: But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagoges, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my names sake. v13: And it shall turn to you for a testimony. v14: Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer. v15: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. v16: And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends,and some of you shall they cause to put to death. v18: But there shall not an hair of your head perish. v19: In your patience possess ye your souls. v20: And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
Like the people of Elijah’s era who had fallen away from God and worshipped Baal today many have fallen away from God’s laws and covenants and in many ways worship Baal i.e. “GAIA Queen Mother of EARTH” disguised as “CLIMATE CHANGE” initially known as “GLOBAL WARMING”.
Yahweh proved He is the only God through the Actions of Elijah in 1Kings 18:37 -39″Hear me O Lord, hear me, that these people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. v38 Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench”. v39 and when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.
I see our Father working another way as we no longer perform sacrifices in His name. What I believe Yahweh is doing through the audit is having each who will search, learn and gather all of the weak areas, improper teachings, false readings, false prophecies and diligently place them before Yeshua’s throne that He may forgive, cleanse and wipe out all those thoughts memories traditions and customs.

Once we recognize our cleansing within these actions, we will similarly as the people of Elijah’s era did, fall on our faces and give praise that Yahweh is God Almighty. Thus bringing Yahweh’s call to have His children walking in His laws and covenants to receive all the blessings and protection which go with them. And as Yeshua called us to do in Luke 21;19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
Commentary from Mathew Henry on 2Chronicles 15 brings to light some very important facts about how God reacts to our actions or inactions.
Here was a prophet sent to Asa and his army, when they returned victorious from the war with the Ethiopians, not to compliment them and congratulate them on their success, but to quicken them to their duty; this is the proper business of God’s ministers, even with princes and the greatest men.
Which I believe pertains to Yeshua’s words and where we as Victors coming out of darkness should pay heed to. The Spirit of God came upon the prophet both to instruct him what he should say and to enable him to say it with clearness and boldness. He told them plainly upon what terms they stood with God. Let them not think that, having obtained this victory, all was their own for ever, no, he must let them know they were upon their good berhaviour. Let them do well, and it will be well with them, otherwise not. The Lord is with you while you are with him. This is both a word of comfort, that those who keep close to god shall always have his presence with them, and also a word of caution. “He is with you, while you are with Him but no longer; you have now a signal token of his favorable presence with you, but the continuance of it depends upon your perseverence in the way of your duty. This is proven out in Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
In all of this there is a message to everyone who has Salvation through faith, like the prophet relayed to Asa and his army relish the victory but don’t let complacency enter into your walk be diligently seeking Him.
The prophet goes on to state If you seek him, he will be found of you. Sincerely desire his favor, and aim at it. Pray, and you shall prevail. He never said, nor ever will, Seek you me in vain. But “if you forsake him and his ordanancces, he is not tied to you, but will certainly forsake you, and then you are undone, your present triumphs will be no security to you; woe to you when God departs.” Mathew Henry commentary of 2 Chronicles 15.
CLOSING COMMENTS by Robert:

I believe the downfall and movement of our churches towards becoming worldly started with the accceptance of the Evolution movement which for years ran parallel to Creation on a Secular level.

But somewhere it seeped into the churches and once excepted over Creation removed the Holy Spirit as the teacher and leader.

There is no identification of God in evolution as there is in Creation thus no God no Holy Spirit to lead the way. Again we see what Paul warns us of in Romans 6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto /god,

.as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

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YESHUA’S SECOND FOOTPRINT HOLDS ANSWERS!


OPENING COMMENT’s by Robert, Today I placed my foot in Yeshua’s second footprint and what I was shown brought me to complete humility. The Holy Spirit revealed why Yahweh was calling us out of the worldly churches and their delusional walk. What became apparent was the Worldly churches have some knowledge of Scripture and some knowledge of Yeshua’s walk but really have no real understanding of the love and compassion Yahweh has for His children.  What is being passed to parishioners has no real depth to it no reasoning, no solid content which brought me to fully understand why I loved Yeshua as deeply as I have. My thinking brought me to know what Spiros Zodhiates, Th.D. related “how by looking at nature, one can observe God is indeed all powerful, but creation does not necessarily reveal that He is an all-loving God of righteousness and justice. There is only so much of God one can know from God’s creation. However, to know the essence of God as a triune Deity one needs to receive His revelation by faith”.  

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

Here I am doing the audit Yahweh called me to do I’m revealing myself and the things in my walk which are out of line and the Holy Spirit revealed I really don’t know as much as I believe I do.  What became apparent Yahweh called us out to measure our walk, and through Yeshua and the Holy Spirit learn what we don’t understand and teach us how to gain what we are missing in our steps to fully appreciate the depth of Yahweh’s love.  We are being brought to a point individually where each of us is going to realize just how much we don’t know about God’s love and how far we need to go to actually draw closer to Him in that love.  In other words, we have just been Spiritually chastised by Yahweh and shown how important we are in God’s eyes. Is it possible complacency has drawn us to be blinded to what we actually have fallen into as a walk with Yeshua? Have we become so famous in our own minds we like the Israelites who were lead out of Egypt have been subjected to doing what is right in our own minds? 

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

“Wow,” newly found spiritual freedom with a flood of feelings as well a mental rush to recognize and accept, that in my previous walk it was not realized I was a servant to Evil. My last journey was leading me away from walking in God’s Laws and Covenants. Like the Israelites who through, their Exodus were freed from Service to Egypt as slaves, and we have just experienced a similar Exodus perhaps not as slaves however as unknowing captives to an evil ideology. Just think what must have gone through their minds when they first left Egypt leaving everything they saw as comfort to follow Moses through the wilderness Exodus 13:18. So in comparison, we have chosen to leave all we perceived as comfortable to go forward into a form of spiritual wilderness which is allowing us to search our walk, commitment, faith, find and improve our walk and relationship with God. 

Now here is where the similarity comes into play to recognize God brought the Israelites through the wilderness to rid them of generations who were worshippers of Baal, Moab, Aphrodite and other pagan beliefs taken up during their period of slavery. I am not suggesting Yahweh will do that with us. However, I am suggesting by having us go through a spiritual form of wilderness while standing in Yeshua’s footprint. Will reveal our shortcomings and assist in ridding them from our walk through allowing us to discover the depth of God’s love while drawing us closer to Yeshua, the Holy Spirit and through their teachings draw deeper into Yahweh’s Love.  

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

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

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

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

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

Of course, I’m going to hear I know all this stuff why are you reviewing this in such detail? So to answer accurately like the Israelites who God took through the wilderness for 40 years to remove those who continued to follow Baal, Moab, and other false religions. God has asked us to remove ourselves from false teachings He’s not going to take us through 40 yrs of cleansing but is giving us a chance to seriously look at our walk and return to Him. Some will attempt to walk in both camps because they believe they know better and can do what they think is right. My reminder if you follow God then follow God if you follow Baal then follow Baal there is no middle ground it’s one or the other.

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

The Holy Spirit placed the first commandment on my heart now when I read Matthew Henry’s comments not to worship God in the same manner as we did in the Worldly Churches. It appeared difficult as the Worldly Churches even though in error have adopted similar characteristics as a spirit-filled church. However, I recognize the Worldly Church is missing the love God puts in His laws because the Holy Spirit is not there to teach about that love and the followers in those churches will not receive God’s promises or the covenants.  

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

I am sure we all recognize the commitment God has for us and also, the love which supports that commitment. Which if we understand, accept and walk in will expand that love to those who pass through our lives. God is demonstrating through the prayer how He is sharing that love through His forgiveness of our sins. But how for us as well to share that love by asking for forgiveness for others we spread His Love even further. It is in these actions of caring gentleness and compassion Gods Love is deepened. Through God’s love, His children are being provided for daily which demonstrates how we might through sharing God’s love do the same for those who surround us daily by showing compassion and praying for their spiritual and physical needs. We should recognize there is a hedge of protection around us always keeping us safe through His love which brings us knowledge and draws us out of those moments of temptation to be a brat. We all have that “when nobody is looking moment” and need God’s love to overcome those temptations due to knowing God is watching because He does love us. Now, I understand why  “Thou shalt have none other Gods before me.” God wants to pour his love into me into my spirit, soul and whole being so I might be a beacon for others to see how much love God has for them.

CLOSING COMMENTS By Robert The First Commandment now makes a whole lot more sense, I don’t see it as just a directive to worship God and only God and no other God. Yes, that is what He is commanding, however, I now have a different perspective and understanding of what I believe my Father in heaven really wants from all as His beloved children. In desiring to have all His children saved and unsaved given an opportunity to receive His love. I feel the Holy Spirit placed this piece of inspiration on my heart some three years ago which I shared but never fully understood what it represented till now, It’s Titled                    

 “RECEIVING GODS LOVE.” 

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

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

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

May you all be blessed 

Robert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UNRIGHTEOUS SHALL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM.


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FOR THIS IS VANITY!


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RABBI WE KNOW THAT THOU ART A TEACHER


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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | Prime Minister of Canada


http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2017/03/21/statement-prime-minister-canada-international-day-elimination-racial-discrimination

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LET’S CENSURE OUR PM AND GOVERNMENT FOR THEIR MISREPRESENTATIONS!


The mood across Canada is becoming quite volatile with the number of people who are fed up with the antics of Trudeau. Like many, I too am frustrated and puzzled at what can be done to stop this man. 

My research of our constitution revealed we have two options that can be exercised in the House of Parliament one being a call for a non-confidence vote which surely would be defeated as Trudeau has a majority. The other option which I am leaning towards is to submit through the opposition a Censure Motion against the P.M. or his Gov’t.

In Parliament, there are three types of censure voting. At the highest level is the confidence vote, which the government has to win to stay in power. Next, comes the adjournment motion, a severe censure motion in itself that does not enjoin a legal obligation to resign but is severely embarrassing for a gov’t to lose. The third is the motion under Rule 184 (of Parliament rule book), ranking slightly below which is Rule 193. If they do lose, there is no obligation to resign, though it is a loss of face.

If the censure motion is passed against the Gov’t, counsel of ministers shall pass a confidence motion as soon as possible to regain the trust of the house.

This part is the most interesting, there is no limit on the number of censure motions that can be introduced in a session. This proposal can be moved against the ruling gov’t or any minister for the failure to act or seeking disapproval of their policy. 

What I am recognizing is the public believes they have no recourse against the PM, well I believe we do, and it is through our MP’s in opposition. Someone said All motions need an MP to sponsor. Agreed and that is where we the public come in by activating our feelings to the opposition party to act on these points of censure. We push the opposition to make these censure motions by putting tremendous pressure on them. Twitter Facebook phone calls whatever it takes to let them know we are on their side but want action in the House to censure these individuals and the gov’t itself, so they know we are not happy and are watching them closely. Our strength is in numbers and using those opposition MP’s willing to work with us. I suggest we note the various shortfalls of PM  and start there by letting @RonaAmbrose know we are displeased and want the opposition to table a censure motion to let the House know that. Find out who the PC MP in your area is and do the same thing with them, lets get them activated for us they are there to represent us and our needs and dislikes, they are our voice let’s make it heard by all. Start this as soon as you can spread this as far as you can.

 My contact info is #Robert Rombough or @robertrombough I will do my best to answer any questions. I am continuing my research into how to move into a house vote of non-confidence once we start embarrassing him and his fellow crooks and illegals like Monsef who lied on Government documents, and anybody else would have been deported. Anyways get a hold of your PC MP ask for their help explain what is needed. Let’s kick some butt. 

God Bless 

Robert

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THREE STAGES MUSLIMS USE TO CONQUER!


Greetings to all Canadians and Americans it seems we are all being faced with this atrocity known as Islam and its followers Muslim’s. My position, so you understand comes from my walk as a believer, and Watchman for YESHUA. I am not an Evangelist not looking for converts and will not preach but as a WATCHMAN will sound the TRUMPET to warn everyone of what is coming and how it is being introduced into our society and the consequences if we do not wake up and take a stand.

THE FIRST STAGE BEFRIEND TO PERSUADE: After studying and investigating this movement, I recognize Islam is a movement, not a religion. The objective is to dominate the world and institute their beliefs under the guise that it is a religious belief. Muslims are taught the three stages are and will be fruitful, and history has proven it to be right. The reason for its success is IGNORANCE on the part of those this stage BEFRIEND TO PERSUADE  is subjected. The plan goes as follows with that objective in mind make the INFIDELS BELIEVE you are friendly lower their suspicions gain their trust.  So now knowing this it becomes easier to understand what Muslims have meant when saying their religion is PEACEFUL it’s a complete mask of deception. 

Muslims are attempting to convince those being prepared for this first stage to accept Muslims within the Islamic movement as friendly and trustworthy willingly. Keep in mind their motive is to do so to PERSUADE you this movement and Muslims are acceptable PEACEFUL individuals and the majority will and do APPEAR as such. Remember our research into these teachings clearly show the objective of this action is to conquer and dominate. This is just the beginning, and we see this ideology that Islam as BEING PEACEFUL is introduced into our society, somewhat weakened by the prior introduction of THE POLITICAL CORRECTNESS agenda by Islam knowing it is a useful tool to weaken the population socially.

Muslims target a society which desires to be seen as TOLERANT and not wanting to OFFEND any friendly individuals and slowly set aside their customs and traditions. The ISLAMIC movement subtlety gains control through the submission of customs traditions and willingness of the subjects to accept ISLAMIC CUSTOMS and TEACHINGS as being POLITICALLY CORRECT. The general public recognizes they are being stripped but are being hindered now to react by their our laws governing individual rights here in Canada it’s our Charter of Human Rights and in the USA, I believe the first amendment.  

Whatever, this movement has established a strong foothold here in Canada to the point Muslims are now a part of our government holding down Cabinet positions and in control of a weak-kneed PM who believes they are peaceful. I think this is setting the stage for the implementation of the second stage. 

THE SECOND STAGE CREATE A DIRE SCENARIO:  Now having Muslims in our government Cabinet, it becomes easier for them to pave the way for the second part of their plan to be implemented. So what better way to do so than to introduce a motion which appears to threaten Canadians free speech M103 which has just successfully passed. 

We know now that the majority of Canadians 85% were against this proposal being debated and voted on. It created a division among Canadians whether it will be the introduction of Sharia law or as the majority of MP’s who voted for this motion as not being a law not enforceable, and we should not worry.  

BE WORRIED as it is a setup for Canadians to be so-called rescued by those true Muslims who would then, of course, be seen as heroes saving free speech in Canada. This is only a theory on my part but I wondered why Trudeau was floating this motion and the only conclusion is to set up the second stage CREATE A DIRE SCENARIO. Remember 85% of Canadians were against this evil motion. 

The second stage is to have the true Muslims in many different ways to rescue the infidels from any situation which appears as a disaster to them. Please have an open mind here as the individuals offering assistance in any form may be a part of this scenario to have you owe them. Thus the FRIENDLY MUSLIM’s would then appear as heroes. I cannot describe any situations at this moment other than the M103 motion creating so much dissension. But believe this situation is already occurring throughout many communities on business and personal levels. Remember each stage will lead us the INFIDELS in their eyes deeper into trusting them as well not seeing their real intent domination and implementation of the Islamic movement. This stage will take in those who believe they have been rescued and ultimately owing their rescuer.

This stage of the campaign also relies on our Societies naive understanding of the Islamic movement and the belief it is a peaceful Religion and Muslims are friendly and calm when in fact it is far from that. However, it does incorporate at this stage peaceful subtlety as a weapon to fool, mesmerize, and eventually, subtly take over by then it is too late. Then, of course, the final segment of this evil plan is then put into place. ASSIMILATE OR DIE:

THE LAST STAGE ASSIMILATE OR DIE: this part of the scenario is usually in place to clean up those who have not succumb to the first two stages. You see, the first two steps have brought approximately 65% of the population into the throes of Islam most willingly others through POLITICAL CORRECTNESS naivety believing we can be friendly to all forms of movements. Those who will most likely be in this category will be followers of Christ not willing to give up their belief and will be martyred through beheading.  This third stage is the complete capitulation of Canada and is entirely feasible and not a joke because we are already two-thirds of the way through the first stage. I know there will be those who will scoff at this information and state it’s pure poppycock speculation, my reply to them better have a serious look at your surroundings, and what has and is occurring WAKE UP it’s your life and many others. 

Remember these are just the findings and words of a concerned Canadian sending out a warning to those willing to hear the TRUMPETER’S TRUMPET sounding the alarm. God’s blessings and protection for all.

Robert

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Trudeaus True Position


At a press conference on August 26, 2016, Trudeau expressed his desire to identify himself with Islam, which he declared more peaceful than Christianity (see Religion of Peace):

“After meeting thousands of new Syrian refugees, listening to their stories and learning more about the Muslim faith, “I have learned to love Islam and the people of Islam.” ” Islam promotes peace, not violence and is, in fact, more peaceful than Christianity.” I feel like this is the religion I belong with, and I should identify as.”

So Why are we as Christian Canadians supporting this individual as the pretended Prime Minister who does do not believe in the Foundation of Canada and its peoples? 

Our PM made the following address in this link stating that his Canada is a nation of diversification and he is proud of it. https://t.co/ALZGULJUA3 H 

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My question is and indeed, I cannot support his political view of today’s Canada that he is purporting. If he is true to his word of supporting the Muslim faith then that diversified country he’s talking about is one which supports the suppression of women, Female Genitalia Mutilation, child brides (10-12 yr olds) rapes, molestations and loss of freedom of speech (Sharia Law) no freedom of worship. 

This is not the diversified Canada I will support nor will I call it my country, the diversified Canada I live in guarantees my freedom of speech, freedom of worship, a Constitution which structures my country where I am afforded protection under the Criminal Code where molestations and rape are punishable offences. The Canada  I live in honours its women, allows me to worship how I desire without persecution, grants me the right to speak freely, gives me an opportunity to live the lifestyle I want. It affords me movement within the country and most of all the right to vote. This is the style of Canada I am living in not the Trudeau diversified one he is talking about.

This man is an arrogant globalist who lied his way into power, who is a traitor to his nation and the people who supported him.

PM Trudeau is floating M103 as a test to set the stage for Sharia law to be introduced into Canada which has stirred the nation as 85% don’t like or want this motion to pass. Remember 

Remember I am just a humble citizen bringing info to those desiring to live a peaceful life and will share what I believe is the truth for what it is worth.

Robert 

 

 

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THEREWITH BLESS WE GOD, EVEN THE FATHER, AND THEREWITH CURSE WE MEN!


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ALL YE SHALL BE OFFENDED BECAUSE OF ME THIS NIGHT!


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COMMENTARY FOR WHY DO YOU WORSHIP GOD YESHUA. JESUS CHRIST?


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This is the first video commentary I pray it passed the message further Gods Blessings.

Robert

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BY THE SPIRIT HE HATH GIVEN!


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MY FORTRESS: MY GOD!


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