Is Jesus Coming Soon?

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I have been lax in writing about the continuous events that are going on in the world today. The Lord has put it on my heart to start writing about these and how scripture is being lived out – right now.

In the United States our freedoms and liberties are being taken away at an alarming rate. Our politicians are entrenched in continuing down a path that will only lead to destruction, both economically and spiritually; unless they make very hard choices and with God involved. We have kicked God out of our schools and government — and we wonder why we are in such a poor state.

The United States was created on the foundation of Christian – Judeo beliefs; though now it is all but suppressed, rewritten – changed. We have been a country of great blessing and wealth because of these principals, now that we have turned away – we are reaping what we have sowed.

We are raising our children in a Godless society that have no moral or ethical values. No responsibility. No work ethic. Instant gratification – I, I, I – Me, Me, Me.

We have become a society that has given away our responsibility to our government. It is no longer for the people – by the people. Our representatives in Congress are flushing us down the toilet.

A large percentage of our nation is living on entitlements. God created us to prosper, to be a blessing to others, because he blesses us.

We are not suppose to be sitting around and wait to get a check from our government. Yes there are those that cannot work and are in need; we are to help those people, but not those who have made it a living on scamming the system. Not for those who are living lawlessly in our land.

As we look to world events and the Mideast we see chaos is breaking out all around Israel. For me, this foretells the coming of Jesus very soon! I have been having many people discuss the Coming of Christ and what that means. One of the books I have that I reference is a book called “The Rapture of the Church and the Second Coming.”

This is an excellent book and as a Christian, the Bible teaches us to keep our eyes on Israel to know when Jesus is to come and what the signs are. This book helps break down a lot of misinformation we have or lack of information.

First I would like to say, No ~ I do not know when my Lord and Savior is going to come, but in looking at the signs we are continuously hearing about wars and rumors of war, nations rising against one another, famine, pestilence and earthquakes… I do believe that we are experiencing the beginning of the travail that will eventually usher in the 7 year tribulation period.

We have most the nations of the world coming against Israel. The United States was once a true friend and ally to Israel, thought with our current administration, is continuously showing that this is not the case any longer, may this change.

For those who are reading this and are not friends of Israel, let me remind you that scripturally we are told that those who bless Israel will be blessed. Those who curse Israel will be cursed. This is a Biblical Warning…. Take it seriously.

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Effectual Fervent Prayer

Prayer is our personal connection that we have to our Father in Heaven, to be able to ask Him to move on our behalf on earth, through Jesus.

Though He is in Heaven, He hears us and tells us in Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Also John 16:23-24 tells us; … Verily, verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name (Jesus), He will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name (Jesus): ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

John 16:23-24 shows us that it is only through Jesus that we are able to have a relationship with our Father, to be able to take our concerns to Him. It is through our acceptance of Jesus in our lives that we become adopted sons and daughters of the Most High!

So ~ as sons and daughters of the Most High we should begin to learn how to effectively pray and not ask amiss, so that the Lord can move on our behalf. James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

As the days draw closer to the coming of Jesus, prayer has become a tradition or even an afterthought for many. In fact there are many who do not know that you are not to pray to Jesus or the Holy Spirit ~ Prayer is only to the Father.

For those who want to study and show themselves approved and learn who they are in Christ, prayer should become a way of life – a life line to our Father who is Life, Love and Light!

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 it tells us how we should act: Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

God has instructed us to pray so we may receive things, experience fullness of joy, and find help in times of trouble, to cast our care upon him (worry) and to be able to resist temptation.

Though our Father God is in Heaven, we have the Holy Spirit living on the inside of us – this is the spiritual connection that we have with Him. He knows exactly what is going on in our life and has chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world. (Ephesians 1:4).

We must seek Him out continually; and as we mature in Christ we learn that we have a God given right to accept the authority and promises that has been given to us through Jesus.

2 Peter 1:3-4 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Types of Prayer

Confession and Repentance: Through the acceptance of Jesus, God (the Father) has given us the ability to go to Him and confess our sins, repent (ask for forgiveness) and He forgives us (our sin is gone, it is not covered or hidden, God has no memory of it).

Intercession: To intercede is to ask God to move on your behalf for another. Without asking God in the name of Jesus, He cannot act because He has given us (man) the authority on earth.

Worship & Praise: Sing a song – a hymn – declare verbally to your Father how much you love Him and that you give Him all the Glory, bow down to Him, lift your hands to Him, surrender to Him and let the Holy Spirit lead you!

As we come to the Lord through worship and praise we draw closer to Him and begin to build a relationship that is more intimate ~ a relationship of a loving Father to His child.

Supplication: We are to come to our Father and ask Him to help us with our needs and to walk with us in our daily life in the name of Jesus.

Thanksgiving: We are to give thanks and honor to God for John 3:16 tells us; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son (Jesus), that whosoever believeth in him (Jesus) should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Up until we accepted Jesus in our lives, we were spiritually dead; but God in His mercy and grace made a way and it is time for us to know how to walk in the authority and power He has given us through Christ Jesus! (To find out “Who You Are In Christ!” read the Pauline Epistles)

The Effectual Fervent Prayer of a Righteous Man Availeth Much! (James 5:16)

First; let us remember that God knows what is going on in our lives – you DO NOT need to give long descriptions, nor beg your Father for help — nor, pray the same prayer more than once!

Why?, because He knows all things and He has given us the authority through Christ Jesus to make a request known unto Him; and as for praying more than once for the same thing — He hears us the first time.

If we continue going to our Father petitioning Him again and again on the same prayer, this is unbelief (lack of faith) in what the Word tells us. If you do not have faith in what the Word says – it is meaningless…

It is by our faith in Jesus that we receive our healing. Matthew 9:27-29 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

As we look at Jesus in His ministry and see the examples of healing, it is always those who believe in Him that receive their healing.

It is our responsibility to know the Word, to have a renewed mind and believe and accept His Word in our hearts.

It is not the responsibility for God to make us believe. He does not make us do anything. God has given us a free will to choose; and choose and purpose we must, either for God or against God!

As Christians, it is very important to know the Word of God and have it abiding in us, so you may be specific in what you are asking for.

If we are in Christ and He lives in us, we are to have faith in the Word (Jesus) who has given us the same creative authority with words when asking in His name! Though no matter what the situation we must not pray a miss. Praying a miss would be praying that you may consume it upon your lusts (James4:3).

Praying amiss is when you pray for something that goes against the Word of God. That could be asking God to make your rich so you can use it for immoral things that have nothing to do with God. In fact if you love money it is idolatry, though there is nothing wrong with money, it is the love of money that is wrong.

John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

We must have faith and confidence in the Word. When the Satan comes along and plants doubt and fear in our minds that goes against what the Word of God says —- We Must Stand On The Word!

Not just mentally, but we must verbally come against any doubt and fear! 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 talks about our weapons of warfare:

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Here is an example of what I would say if doubt or fear entered my mind: “Father, You are my source and my supply, Your word tells me that I should “fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me,” and I receive this and thank you for it, in the name of Jesus.”

Now there may be times when we find ourselves to being caught up in doubt and fear, and if we do ~ we must confess and repent for our sin in the name of Jesus, and get back on track with believing that we have received what the Word of God says.

We must know (not just consider) in our hearts that God will move on our behalf, because His Word tells us so; not the world, not our family, not our neighbor – but God. And when we have His Word abiding in our hearts we then can do all things in Christ!

1 John 2:14-17 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Here is a prayer for those you are asking for healing: Father, we give You all the glory and praise; and thank You for making the way through Your Son Jesus, so we may make our request known unto You. — Your Word tells us that Jesus healed every sickness and every disease among the people and that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, and it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. — Father we call in healing for this disease that has no right or authority to be on me — we come together in agreement of what Your Word declares is truth. — In faith we receive her healing now and thank you that I am healed through the Blood of Jesus. Amen.

Now it is up to us to stand on the Word in faith to receive it and continue to press into the Word of God; and know what to do if fiery darts of the wicked come.

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Understanding Sin & Man

At one point in time, sin existed. And one who was in bondage to sin existed. And that one was on the earth, but sin had no entrance. One man, a man into whom much authority and stewardship was invested, opened the ‘door’ and sin entered in to the world. As sin entered it brought death with it. And this one man, and all his lineage became servants of and to sin, and containers of death. Through sin, death was poured into every man.

What is sin? Is sin a creature? Is sin a moral being? Is sin a state of mind? Is sin a feeling or an emotion? – Sin is a conscience, knowing, willing action contrary to and against that which is known to be right or true. It is an action which always results in death. With every sin – something dies!

Today, through the Word of God, we see that sin uses three avenues of entrance into our being: thought, word, and deed. Once inside, sin begins to work like a cancer corrupting every part of our being that it touches. Man is a three part being. He is a spirit, he has a soul, and he lives in a body. The man who is begotten from God, who is born again has, in his spirit, been recreated by the Holy Spirit of God. His spirit, his very nature, has been injected with the life force of God, and has been sealed by that same Holy Spirit. The seed of God, the nature of God, is within that spirit and because of that, according to the Word of God, that spirit cannot sin. Sin’s cancerous, corroding effect does not penetrate through that Holy Spirit seal. But sin does begin to have a devastating effect upon the body and all the aspects of the soul.

Sin, and the working of sin, are directly opposite the things of God. The entrance of, and working of sin upon the soul, in the intellect aspect, causes the mind to operate in the areas of thinking and reasoning – moving further and further away from faith. The mind begins to rationalize it’s own actions and the actions of the body. Sin causes a dulling of clear perception to right and wrong, and a literal blinding of the mind. Even though it is true that the entrance of God’s Word brings light, sin causes the mind to produce innumerable reasons and excuses for not reading, nor studying day by day to just survive and Romans 7:14‐23 is in full blown manifestation.

The mind and the will work very closely together. As that cloud of darkness is engulfing the mind, the battering ram of pressure is unmercifully beating at the will. Now the will cannot be forced. It is something so strong that nothing in the know or unknown universe, short of God Himself, can force it to open… and God will not force a free will. But the will can be petitioned and encouraged to open on its own. With our will we choose. We know that we should choose life; but sine will always encourage us to choose death. With pressure successfully applied to the will, and the mind blinded and confused, a listlessness develops.

Through our emotions we manifest in the natural what has taken place and is still working in the spiritual. We become sullen, depressed, moody, and touchy. Angry with ourselves, but that anger is usually exhibited outward toward others. We begin to withdraw from fellowship and become introspective. We do not become involved with true spiritual activities, even though we may be busy with projects. We may still attend church, sing songs, say Hallelujah and smile… but it is a façade and not genuine. On the inside we are lonely and hurting. We want to do something, but pride usually keeps us from reaching out to tell someone, let alone coming to grips with ourselves from within. And so we merely exist. Not moving forward and unaware that we are rapidly moving backward. We become entangled in a world of bondage again, and we don’t know how to break out.

Sin also begins to have its effect on our bodies. Even though sin is spiritual and our bodies are natural; sin that becomes lodged in the soul, and is forgotten, over a period of time begins to germinate and produce natural results. The basis for all sickness and disease is spiritual. Where there is no sin, there is no sickness. Heaven has no sin in operation; therefore, there is no sickness there, no disease. In our bodies we become sick. We seemingly ‘pick‐up’ everything that comes along. We are miserable. First from within and now from without. “O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” (Romans 7:24)

Is there a way out? Can I find deliverance? Happily, yes. Ultimately, it will only come to fruitation by the power of the sweet Holy Spirit of God; but we definitely have a part to play. We must first come to a place of recognition and acknowledgement of where we are at. Pretending everything is ok won’t do it. We must realize the truth of the matter. And then we must act decisively. The bible says that if we confess our sins, God will forgive us. Just as precisely as there are three ways in which sin enters into our being; so there is only one way that sin leaves. Sin must be confessed out of our being, out of our system, out of our life! We confess sin out much the same way as our stomach rejects and expels sour milk. And generic confession is not very effective. We must be willing to look seriously at the areas of sin in our lives: attitudes, patterns of speech, prejudices, lying, constant breaking of known civil, traffic, natural and spiritual laws. The list is seemingly endless. How undisciplined are we? How irreverent are we? How selfish are we? How unthinking are we? The river does run deep! But there is a way out. And if we will walk, step by step, that path of deliverance and release – we can be free!

My decision is not up to you. Your decision is not up to me. Time is ticking away…will we be victorious? Think about it!

By Reverend Robert E. Daley, Jr. @ www.bythebookministries.org

Our Christian Walk

 

The Bible teaches us that there are certain responsibilities we must follow to walk righteously in our Christian life.

1.     We are to seek those things which are above. God!

2.     We are to set our affections on things above.  Things of Eternal Value, such as Heaven, learning who we are in Christ, being the Light of the world and love one another.

3.  We are to put down all sinful lust.  Lust is any kind of desire that pulls you away from the Lord. These could be as simple as sports, work, lying, stealing, being disobedient, money, food, cars and yes, sex – and the list goes on. The Bible refers to these as fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affections, evil concupiscence, covetousness, which is idolatry.

4.     We are to put off the old man.  You are no longer of this world; you have Christ living within you. So put off your old Habits and Ways.

5.     We are to put on the new man. Be a light unto the world and renew your mind by studying and showing yourself approved.  Less of me, More of Jesus!

6.     We are to forbear with all men. In other words you must restrain ourselves and act appropriately with Love.

7.    We are to forgive all men.  It is the Lord’s job to judge, so if you carry resentfulness, hate or regret – give it to the Lord and lay it all aside.

8.     We are to put on divine love. In the Bible divine Love is called “Zoe” – the closes thing that comes to this on earth is unconditional love.

9.     We are to let peace rule in your life.

10.  We are to know the Bible. It is our responsibility to read, speak and do the Word.

11.  We are to teach and caution one another.  As the family of Christ we are to continuously grow in Christ through learning who we are as a New Creation.  When trouble arises we are to warn or caution one another when we begin to be remiss in our walk.

12. We are to use the authority we have as a New Creation. To do this we must know who we are in Christ and the Pauline Epistles in the New Testament shows us this.

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