Neither do alternative explanations for the history of humanity nor the man centered, false-peace oriented theories of a egalitarian future hold any water.  God created the world, you know it, I know it and no amount of political gerrymandering, motivational speaking or impactful media campaigns will change the facts.  What these do accomplish is changes in perspective, disinformation of the masses and creation of false senses either of fear or security.  After all perspective and perception describe the lenses, or self defined parameters by which we interpret incoming stimuli or data.

If a well funded group of radicals, of any variety, is determined to promote the acceptability for any particular act they must first change society’s perception of that philosophy/practice to the opposite of its current polarity standing.  For example; communism was vilified in the United States for so long that people were actually jailed just for the mere suspicion that they may be involved in any participatory group supporting this ideology.  It is a failed experiment that does not stand up to historical analysis or empirical documentation, yet our children speak of it as if it may be our next “great new” solution.  Our perception has been altered, and it was done by a dedicated group of idealists who understood that in order to achieve their ends, however damaging or unrealistic they must change the perception of their political constructs and alter the perspective of our youth toward this failed experiment.  Unfortunately, they were right and we see evidence splattered across our media daily.

What is really at stake in this current debate centered climate?  Unfortunately it is the same deception versus truth argument permeating Man’s history.  There are only two sides and one celebrates, seeks and sponsors truth, justice and a God centered perception of the universe and the other upholds ideals of unbridled self-actualization, power and elitist indoctrination of common citizenry.  The battle has never changed merely the players.

These things must and will come to pass because it is God’s Will and plan for humanity materializing before global eyes.  We bemoan this or that person being put in charge of this or that asset, when if we look to their motivations we see that they are the exact characters necessary to usher in the change which God foretold.  God is in charge and all things serve Him, regardless of perspective or perception.  In the end which appears not far off all this will be revealed even to the most deceived characters.  As the Lord spoke the Truth will indeed set you free, however it will also incarcerate you if you do not heed its warnings.  After all Truth is the only thing which is free of the controlling guidelines of perception.  Praise God in All His Glory.  In Jesus’ Name.

Blessings can be totally scrapped.  God intends for all of us to do pivotal things in advance of His Kingdom.  I believe that my greatest regrets will be when He shows me what I could have done had I listened and readily obeyed.

Solomon was truly blessed.  Yet he refused to listen to all God had said to Him and because of it at the end of Solomon’s rule, the Lord divided the tribes of Israel between two would-be-rulers.  Jeroboam and Rehoboam, neither of who followed the Word of the Lord, nor for that matter listened to those respected advisers attempting to offer Godly council.  Instead these two men served themselves and false gods, choosing to squander the blessing God had selected them to receive.  I believe that the Lord selects us each for a blessing and then we choose to follow His direction or give up that blessing in exchange for truffles, treasures and party hats.

It began with Adam and continues with each one of us.  The saddest thing is that unlike Adam we have already been washed by the Precious Blood of a Spotless Lamb.  Our dilemma is tragic.  That we now choose sin and disobedience over grand duty to Kingdom is truly heartbreaking.  I see myself daily, pass up opportunities or too-quickly put myself in tandem with an unrepentant sin, effectively negating the Grace I know God has stored up for me.

Is it really that tough a decision?  Is it really that simple, choose God or the world, sin and the devil?  Lord, let me choose right.  Wash me of any unrepentant or hidden sin.  Don’t let me hold even a vestige of desire for the lesser life promised by this world.  Give me the strength and presence of mind to choose correctly when given the opportunity to rise above and willingly give my back, mind and heart to Kingdom Work.  Please don’t let any of us be like those two young men who determined to serve themselves instead of step forward into their Grace-Filled destinies.  Thank you, Lord Jesus.  Father God what You have constructed is a masterpiece beyond comparison.  Amen.

Wrestling with Spirit of God must be done, especially in circumstances where you cannot surrender to His Love, Wisdom, and Counsel.  Do not depart, though avenues of escape will taunt you throughout your journey.  For they lead to wondering, contrivance and craftiness in Nod or other cities of men.  Lay hold of your righteous blessing and if you must question God, do not let Him go until you have received the price of strife.  For the Lord wishes that you were cold or hot but to stay lacking belief or direction is a fate worse than departure.  At least the departed have made choice through belief in self, satisfaction and satan.  They know whom they serve.

I pity the lost in their abandon but feel greater sadness at those who are unwilling to stand up and voice their discontent with an Almighty God that loves them enough to listen to such inquisition.  That plight is one for which I will fight.  I cannot stand idle in faith while those around me squander power, authority and fulfilled existence at the expense of cowardice, indecision or doubt.  Do not expect to remain in my sphere and not be prompted, prodded, pushed or contested.  For I too have struggled with God and He won.  I carry with me the dislocations of my contention but I never let go until receiving His Blessings of Grace upon my life.  Although, I highly recommend surrender over strife, if the choices are sitting on the fence in noncommittal tepidity or wrestling with the Almighty, then I council you to fight with all you are worth.  To Him be the Glory, Honor, Praise and Service.  He is my God and I His man.  Thank You Father in the name of Jesus I pray for those who have yet to see Your Truth.  May You have mercy on us all.  Amen.

Father, I cannot begin to enumerate the times I have violated my conscience and clearly sidestepped, avoided, circumvented or just plain disobeyed Your commands and will for my life.  A life which, You created, You saved, You own, and for which You provide sustenance, water, air, warmth and shade.  If there ever was a child who has looked into his Father’s face and arrogantly waggled his fist it has been me.  There is nothing I own, No skill I do not owe to Your grace, no place I can truly count as mine, even my understanding of love was born when I first encountered Your Heart.  The weight of my guilt was too heavy for me to carry one step further into life, so You took it away from me.  There is nothing I have done physically, morally, philosophically or otherwise that could have purchased, earned or bargained for such kindness.

To say that because I believe in You and Your love for us grants me this abundance, bounty, forgiveness and wisdom is far too large and wonderful a concept for my tiny mind.  I say that I am grateful, but that is fragile.  I say that I love You but we know how weak my love has been.  I say that I will serve You but all indications are that I do this for myself.  I say that I believe yet hold on to my sin in direct contradiction of such understanding.  I say that I walk by faith but will not take the first step toward darkness even though my torch gleams.  I am thankful that none of my salvation depends on my worthiness, practices, righteousness or honor because of these things I am in short supply.  Give me true humility Father, the kind which calls me to love the unlovable simply because it is that which You require.  Teach me to give freely, wash my conscience so that I may be free to follow You in Faith, Love and Truth.  How is it that You love me when all I appear to do is fail?  Thank You for always letting me get back up to try again.  Jesus My Lord, Amen.

eminent, imminent, immanent, similarities in pronunciation cause tremendous misunderstanding.  Most of the personal pain I suffer these days is lack of clarity, “not knowing what is really going in”, in the world, in my Family, in the Word.  Strategically speaking if I were the enemy these are the “easy picking” points at which I would seek to waylay believers.  It is easy to twist the “True” meaning of a word, phrase or parable if the audience does not know the originally/correctly intended message.  There is special confusion surrounding the use of these three closing sounding words.

Let us try and provide some clarity for speculation’s sake.  Imminent is something “looming”, an act which is ominously hanging over our heads and may occur at any time, a caution for which there is no specified time or date.  Eminent describes something which is prominent or of high station.  Immanent characterizes something that is internal, inherent or independent of external definition such as Christ’s Deity.  The difficulty with regard to these three words somehow goes beyond their audible similarities.  For example; The Sovereign Lord is eminent in His distinction as the One True God, He stands immanently outside of time as the One without beginning or end and His return for His Church and Judgment is imminent in that it may occur on any day at any hour.

We need to be wise for the days are evil.  We need to understand many of these nuances because these points are natural areas for confusion and debate among those who may or may not accept the Lord’s invitation.  I pray strength, courage and endurance for all of you this and each day until the Lord’s imminent return.  Praise Almighty God in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Surrender is not a word synonymous with holding back.  You cannot surrender yet remain in control of anything.  Yes you can maintain a rebellious heart but the entire idea behind surrender is that you are “giving up” control to a greater authority.  This is done with the intention of following that party’s rule unless of course their is deceptive intent.  With Christianity, surrender is typically done voluntarily as each believer embraces faith that the Lord God is the Rightful Ruler of each heart, life and spirit.  Surrender in this instance may still come with some discomfort as the believer learns to “let go” of control, trusting ever more the Lord to lead their lives.  However, in some instances believers refuse to write their faith upon their hearts and instead determine to keep it in the “things I intend to do” category.  This provides instantaneous and lasting conflict within the life of the unrepentant/unrelenting believer.

As with many philosophical positions there are usually strong “tells” indicating a certain adherence to a particular frame of thinking.  In the instance of the un-surrendered believer the evidence is equally clear.  First there is always the unrepentant sin, that thing that the new believer refuses to let go of, choosing to disobediently allow sin into a life which has been washed clean by the Blood of Christ.  The other tell is more subtle and that is the presence of the word “but” injected in the middle of an “if then” statement.  For example; I know that I shouldn’t be going to the bars and drinking but I don’t think that the Lord would want me to be unhappy or I would like to conquer that obstacle in my life, but I am too weak, too dumb and too poor to concentrate on that right now.  These statements are clear evidence of the accuser’s insistent authority in the life of the new believer or a refusal to trust the Lord.  Although he is powerful, the Lord Jesus rebuke him, the enemy has been stripped of all authority in the life of every believer and simply maintains this position of influence out of voluntary capitulation on the part of each believer.

“All things are possible to him who believes”, “All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me”.  These statements are paraphrased from scripture but they clearly indicate an undeniable truth for each and every believer, the fact that nothing is impossible through belief in Christ.  To not accept this as truth carries with it one of three states of thinking; either the Lord God has lied as He clearly states that for the believer there is nothing impossible, or that the new/hardened hearted believer refuses to surrender to God’s absolute truth due to weak/immature faith, or the person is not a believer and chooses the enemy’s deception as truth.  Which is it?

I know that you want to believe, ask the Lord to help with your unbelief, so that you may stop the vacillation and start to overcome.  “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of the Lord”, another paraphrased passage from scripture but it is also decidedly true.  I say decidedly because once you make the decision that your faith will only be increased by hearing the Word of God then you must put it in your ear as often as possible.  This is where “getting the but out” of your statements becomes extremely important, because the enemy will go all out to stop you from hearing the Word.

So the next time when you have the opportunity to either listen to the Word of God or do something else, I pray for you that the statement after the conjunctive, “but” never makes it out of your mouth.  Choose life, choose faith, choose the Word of God and prayer continuously and rob the enemy of any and all influence in your life and lives of your Family.  Let us be the spiritual leaders which God intended.  Great day in Christ, Praise the Father in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ the Son.  Amen.

My words may be impassioned, but the Word is Right and True.  My pleas may be thought provoking, but the Word leads to Wisdom, Discernment and Faith.  I may construct convincing argument for obedience, but the Word tells of a Absolute Truth of which all men have knowledge.  My words may call you to look curiously upon the future, The Word, tells the future with precision and documents the past so that “all” may rely upon God.  My words may be clever, whispers of a greater reality missed by many, forgotten by most and avoided by majority.  The Word was here before the beginning of the world and made all things, being that Infinite power of Creation to evoke the formation of Light and Life.  I need the Word, the Word does not need me, yet calls me to herald the Good News to all that will hear my petition.

Look to the Word for answers, foundation and prayer.  The entire book is about Jesus and God’s plan to enter into humanity as demonstration of His overwhelming care, love and kindness to the man He created.  The Word is a documentary, I’ve heard it called a “love letter”, but it is irrefutable proof of a God who “lives” with His creation, not a craven piece or idol worship or a disinterested ethos as many would have men believe.  The Word describes the indescribable, clarifies that which is beyond comprehension and invites relationship with a God beyond knowing.  It is perfect in its intention, outcomes and historical review.  It confounds enemies, predicts victories and chastens believers.  It encompasses a period of time wrapped in the context of eternity.  The Word is a guide book, a travel guide, a legal review, a Title Deed and a supernatural map to that which created the laws of physics, matter and motion.  It is beyond me.  I may tell you of it, and implore you to read it, meditate on it and write it upon your head and heart, but it is a fire burning hotter than I may hold, a torrent beyond human control, a force outside of nature.

If you will not hear me then review these passages and see what will soon come to pass; Matthew 25, Isaiah 17-19, Ezekiel 38-39 and 49, Jude, 2Timothy 3-4, Revelation 1-4, Psalm 83.  These passages will tell of what to expect soon within the world for believers, but read on to the Word following those passages and you will see what happens to unbelievers as well.  The forces pent on fighting God are marshaling their forces toward the madness of a battle with the Almighty.  The enemy is driven by lust, insanity and pride to a fool’s errand in attempt to stand against the Most High God.  The battle lines have been drawn the players are taking the field and the first volleys have been loosed.  There are only two sides and the rest will find themselves embroiled in a global infantry battle for which there can be no sidelines, escape or safe-watch.  There will be no spectators in the coming foray, for this had been designed by the Word as the judgment of “all” men.  Look to the Word for salvation, truth, safety and understanding.  Look to the Word for Life.

Hypocrisy, a duplicitous term, carrying with it betrayals, deceptions, secrecy and deflected judgment.  Lacking discernment of moral rectitude which I do not possess.  Portraying a sliver of myself as the whole to engender allegiance, favor or fancy.  This Christian man born again in Christ is all that I am and wish to be.  Yet I am forced by the social affect of a society, “gone astray” to paint upon my light a veil of gray.

What unmerciful punishment for a child of God, to be “dumbed down” or hidden in order to make the grade of social acceptability.  Besides the realization that to comply with ridiculousness makes me complicit with hypocrisy, one of the few things, like violence against the innocent, which made the Lord visibly angry.  What if we were to shuck off the shroud and be that which we were naturally intended, perhaps we may be thought “weird”, or maybe this in itself is the great deception.  Perhaps we would change the world and lead multitudes to the rugged cross as they see the Light of Truth reflected in our true nature.

Too deep a thought for men just attempting casual conversation over cocktail.  This “born again” life is not for those seeking stature, structure or leadership.  The way I look at it is if I am totally surrendered to the will of God and He wishes me to do some leading then it will become entirely evident.  Until that time, I am entirely fulfilled being a part of the Body of Christ, encouraging my mates, feeding the hungry, healing the sick and directing the lost to a Loving Lord who wants them free.  I shall not do the enemy’s bidding and hide myself among the wolves in shadow.  I will shine the Light and let the outcome be determined by Almighty God.  In Jesus’ precious name I pray.  Amen.

I am not holy, how does He see me so?  I am not humble, how does He accept me so?  I am not obedient, worthy or authentic.  How can He find any of these characteristics true of me when none are visibly verifiable?  What component outside of time, through omniscience does He use to see these things which I cannot see myself?  If I could see these things about myself, perhaps I would be less faint, more august, a great deal more assured.  Why has He left me to wonder about eternity, saints and angels?  Is there perhaps some victorious purpose to taking it upon faith?  Believing in this without sight.  It stands to reason that this would somehow be more valuable than the man who must “see to believe”, it certainly is a great deal more difficult.

What then do you believe would be a measured reward for faith and walk without sight?  Do you believe in a God who would righteously gift such believers with a measure of understanding, assuredness or glory beyond that of the man who “sort of believed” or took a wait and see approach?  Again, it seems reasonable to assume that a Righteous Father would somehow recognize that capacity to walk through faith and consider it rarity.  Please do not count me among those who would unwisely claim to understand the mind of God, for His thoughts are beyond my comprehension.  I am merely making a point of logic reasoning as many Christians are forced to do in their disciple conversations.  It stands to logic, reason and all truthful measure that those who took on face value what God has told them would receive some tangible or intangible compensation for such response to Glory’s Call.

The enemy would have us condemn, recriminate and slander ourselves to the point of disbelief.  he would have us remain tightly perched in the slumber of depression, insecurity, apathy or inferiority.  he would have us sell-out our birthright for luke-warm broth or exchange it for sinful, breathless moments, passing bitterly and begging re-edification.  he would have us depend entirely upon the world, ourselves and chance for identity and worth.  he would have us dwell in the mired depths of idontknowville, cannotburg and beyondmetown.  These are not thoughts and actions consistent with joint heirs to the Kingdom of God.

I will do great things, beyond my own capacities because He said that I would.  I will create new circumstances and heal worldly wounds through the Glory which resides within me.  I will overcome obstacles that may appear insurmountable by mounting on the Wings of the Most High God.  My God loves me and He loves you too.  He does not want that any should perish, He wants that all would come to Him for salvation.  It is not illogical for me to believe in the mystery of rapture, it is rather consistent with His Word and His Nature to shelter those who believe from a wrath He designed for a disobedient world.  I understand that you must consistently see evidence, fact and incontrovertible proof in order to believe the Truth set before you.  However, I will seek the reward of a Glorious, Loving and Righteous God who would have me whisked away in the “twinkling of an eye” to be with Him as He pours out His wrath upon a disobedient world.  In His Glory I sing, reside and rest.  Praise Jesus Christ the King.  Amen.