The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor

Our town has a beautiful nativity scene on the front lawn of the courthouse. It truly is impressive. As I walked up closer, I sort of chuckled and commented on the blonde-haired blue-eyed Jesus in the manger. No, the Bible doesn't describe Jesus' outward appearance so we can't say for sure what He looked like. However, most would agree that He was more likely to appear Arab rather than a blonde-haired blue-eyed European.
Later as I was thinking about our day, I thought to myself, “How fitting and poignant. A baby Jesus made in our own image.”
We love to make Jesus into our own image. He hates the same things we do, dresses the way we do, has the same political beliefs, and has the same enemies. He hates it when the local Wal-Mart cashier wishes us “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas” at this time of year. He smiles down fondly at us as we make laws against other people's sins, while He hands out unlimited grace for our own sins of choice.
No, we have no problem following this Jesus that we've made into our own image.
But the Jesus Who was born in a manger over 2000 years ago is much more difficult to follow.
The Jesus of the Manger, Who was born into scandal and scorn from the religious folks. He was born homeless. An outcast. The King of Kings entered this world via a dirty, feces-covered stable. And of all the people God could've chosen to announce His Son's arrival to, whom did He choose? Shepherds. Some of the lowest of the low in Jewish society. They lived with their sheep year-round in the fields, so they stank of sheep and their own filth. Outcasts. And then there were the magi. They were not kings, as the old hymn portrays. They were magi. Mystics. Pagans. Traveling from a foreign land to follow the star that their prophecy foretold would light the way to the Son of God. Pagans. Immigrants. Outcasts.
The Jesus of the Manger is the Savior of the homeless and the immigrant. He is the Savior of the poor, the cold and the underfed. He is the Savior of the prisoner and the tortured. The tax collector and the prostitute. The drug addict and the thief. The outcasts.
The Jesus of the Manger is the radical Lord of the upside down Kingdom of God, where the first shall be last and the last shall be first. Where those who make peace are above those who wage war. Where enemies are loved and the poor are blessed. Where the wisdom of this world is foolishness.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.” - Luke 4:18

Junia Mark

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Do Violence to No Man

Luke 3:14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

I believe what John the Baptist is saying is that a soldier is justified in defending his country, but here in America there hasn't been an actual case of defending the country since the war of 1812! Every war since then has been based on lies. I'm not questioning the bravery of the soldier, but the wicked purposes of the politicians that sent them to kill and be killed in one war based on lies after another.

Since this and many other evils are the policy of the government, a Christian should have nothing to do with serving in the military. When the lies are all stripped away you’ll find that the soldier isn’t defending freedom, or their families, or neighbors, or their country, but committing violence, including murder, yes murder, all based upon the lies the government tells them.

Today America supports every evil in the world and punishes those who call evil what it is, it's hate speech to the satanic puppets installed to rule over us. Make no mistake about it, you have a God given right and responsibilty to defend yourself and your family, and your brethren in Christ, but to "defend" this satanic run country is another matter; "defending" this country will cause you to do violence to men, women, children and afterwards when you realize they caused you to kill innocents that were never a threat to you or your country you'll regret deeply what you've done. I'd say this is the prime reason for the veteran's suicide rates of 20-30 per day. 

A country which denies Jesus Christ at every turn isn't worth defending. A country that promotes and supports child murder and mutilation isn't worth defending, likewise sodomy and the transgender delusion. A Christian cannot look to the world for their moral compass. They cannot judge good and evil based upon what the world does, but that is the case with many professing Christians. The Word of God must be our moral authority. The Bible tells us to not be conformed to the world, but most churches are, therefore so are the people who go to them. That is why the Bible tells us to come out of the wicked world institutions, including the conformed to the world “Church” (Rev 18:4), and to keep himself unspotted from the world (James 1:27).

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Oh Foolish Galatians Who Hath Bewitched You

Gal 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

Gal 3:2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Gal 3:3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?

The Remnant is characterized by its faithfully coming out of the harlot church system as God has commanded in Rev 18:4. They are in the wilderness being perfected for the Lord’s return. Oh that joyous day!

In the meanwhile we live in these fleshly vessels day by day, and seek Him to know and do His Will. We are not caught up in the world’s problems. Sometimes they effect us indirectly, or inconvenience us, but the Lord can and does protect and provide for His own.

Regardless of the situations we face, we have and should not relinquish our peace, love and joy in the Lord. They are gifts from the Lord, take hold of them and don’t let the enemy steal them from you!

One of the way the enemy steals from us is to needlessly divide the Remnant over unprovable doctrinal issues, beware of this and don’t do his bidding by taking part in it.

This time of year we see endless memes (pictures with text trying to illustrate or enforce a belief upon others) about the evils of Christmas, as if Jesus Himself told us not to celebrate His birth. Here are some common reasons given: it has pagan origins, His birth was really in September, we are not allowed to cut down trees and put them in our houses, Santa is Satan! When you put gifts under the tree you are bowing down to it, etc.

Once again, we are not commanded by the Lord to, or not to celebrate His birth, but we know this:

Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Does that sound like a celebration to you? Does to me. It truly is the greatest story ever told, and because of it we are where we are now, in His peace, love and joy awaiting His glorious return.

Back to the first verses posted at the beginning of this article, telling someone they can’t do this or that, without it being a direct commandment of the Lord Jesus Christ, is trying to put someone back under the law. If you, or someone you “teach”, do such things, you better remember this admonition:

Gal 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. Gal 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. Gal 3:12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. Gal 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

Those who want to put you back under the Law say God has commanded us not to celebrate Christmas, which to them that believe is about the birth of Jesus Christ, see Luke 1 and 2. They refer to God’s commandment given under the Law to not cut down trees and place them in their houses (Jer 10:1-4). Why do you single out that one? Do you not eat pork, do you not work on the Sabbath, did you stone your children to death if they were still disobedient after the age of accountability? Did you circumcise them to follow the whole law? All 613 of them? Probably not eh? But you want to see to it that no one celebrates the birth of Jesus because a tree might be involved? Foolishness, hypocrisy and worst of all, another way to drive away those who might want to come out of the “church”, or divide the remnant before the Lord returns.

On the other hand, if you want to celebrate it in September do so, if you don’t want to celebrate it, don’t. Again, there is no commandment to do so. If I told you that you had to I would be as big a hypocrite as those who say you can’t.

Col 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

Col 2:17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ ... Col 2:20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, Col 2:21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not; Col 2:22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

1Co 10:27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. 1Co 10:28 But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof:

1Co 10:29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? 1Co 10:30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? 1Co 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Rom 14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. Rom 14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. Rom 14:6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.

I think the verses above amply support my beliefs, what we do we do for the glory of the Lord, giving thanks and praise to Him and Him alone. No man will put us back under the law, no matter how many fancy memes they create, or re-post. It’s good you can read, but understanding what you read is even more important. Before you go comparing Christians who celebrate the birth of Christ to pagans that sacrificed their children to false gods, you’d better examine your own selves for fault.

Daniel Mark

dmark2012@gmail.com

The Duty of the Remnant Believers Part 2

As we mentioned in the last article, the Synagogue of Satan, professing to be Jews, but who are not (Rev 2:9, 3:9), have usurped the identity of the Israel of God, calling it a piece of land instead of a spiritual entity, likened to an olive tree in Romans 11, and the Holy City, the New Jerusalem in Rev 21. Because so many are deceived about the true identity of the Israel of God, a new and satanic ideology has emerged in the last century or two referred to as Dispensationalism. Satan uses this to get “Christians” to support his counterfeit version of Israel, and for the last decade and a half the U.S. Foreign policy has been to fight a “War on Terror”, based on a false account of what happened on September 11, 2001, to Satan’s benefit.

As if this isn’t bad enough on its own, “Christians” are fighting in these wars, thinking God is pleased with them. They are treated as heroes, and applauded in the “Church”. I tell you the truth brothers and sisters, it would be hard for them to get farther away from the true Gospel of Jesus Christ than to kill in His Name. We have written on this extensively in the past, here’s a link to an article giving a Bible based detailed explanation why  “Christians” should not participate in the endless wars that plague our world:

http://perverted-christianity.blogspot.com/2014/10/and-ye-shall-hear-of-wars-and-rumors-of.html

Let’s be unified in teaching that it is NOT the Lord’s will for anyone, especially those who profess Him as their Savior, to partake in these endless wars, which are always based on lies, and only benefit Satan and his counterfeit Israel.

Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

dmark2012@gmail.com

The Duty of the Remnant Believers

The Remnant believers, having come out of the harlot church system have a duty to perform for the Kingdom. They must be united in their teaching and stay focused on the most important things which have been twisted and distorted by the enemy. One of the most perverted beliefs of those inside the system is that the piece of land in the Middle East, known to the world as Palestine, is the Israel of God. And that those people living there, who call themselves Jews, but are not (Rev 2:9, 3:9), are the Chosen people of God.

This belief has caused untold problems for the world, and it could lead to a third world war, if the Lord allows it to. The truth is suppressed by a wicked alliance between Satan, the leaders of most of the western world, and the false doctrines of the harlot church system, either through ignorance, or simply loving their delusions more than the truth (2 The 2:10).

The truth is, as Jesus explains, is that the true chosen people (1 Pe 2:9) are likened unto branches that abide in Him (Joh 15), the true vine. Those who don’t abide in Him, or believe in Him, are likened to branches that fall off and wither and die, and are collected and thrown into the fire. Clearly a frightening warning of their eternity in the Lake of Fire, if they don’t repent.

In the Book of Romans Paul explains it in a way specifically tailored to his countrymen, likening the vine unto an olive tree. Unbelievers are torn out and believers grafted in. The message is the same, no where does it say that there is any other way, but to abide in Jesus.

Today’s Israel is a Satanic stronghold, through which the enemy has divided the body of Christ, and has positioned it to be the catalyst for the final world war, that could bring about the destruction of the world, again, if the Lord allows it. Professing Christians should clearly recognize it, stay clear of it, and avoid any entanglements with Satan’s counterfeit Israel. Read your bibles, leave any institution which does not teach these truths (Rev 18:4), or that supports this evil entity. We are to be looking for the new Jerusalem (Heb 12:22), not yoking ourselves to a bunch of unbelieving eastern European usurpers and impostors (2 Co 6:14). Know the truth and overcome the devil and the world in Christ.

Rev 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

Rev 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

dmark2012@gmail.com

The So-Called Remnant is Way Off Course! Part 2

Continuing where I left off the other day. I see a huge problem in doctrine and general lack of empathy and love for our neighbors in the so-called “Remnant”. We get on our high horses and look down our noses on those that don’t have the same “truth” we profess to have. It’s hard to teach and explain with humility and love from such great heights. Nobody likes to be looked down on, or made to feel that God is excluding them from some great revelation. Perhaps some of us need a “Thorn in the flesh”, to give us a little more compassion and understanding of our neighbors, who are still struggling to come out of the harlot church system?

I saw a post the other day, the gist of it was God only reveals to us what we need to know, I believe that. There are a few examples of this principle, such as when the Lord ordered both John and Daniel to seal up the “book” till the end (Dan 12:4, Rev 10:4). Another instance, you'll recall that the Lord told the disciples, there is much more I have to tell you, but you can't bear it now (Joh 16:10). Hadn't they been with Him for 2 or 3 years and they still couldn't bear what He had to say? And the so-called Remnant now believes they are better, more able, more prepared to hear what the disciples who were with him every day couldn't bear? How arrogant is that? How haughty and prideful? I think they are warning us of strong delusion, but, it seems they are the ones who are most in danger of strong delusion!

And then they tell us, don’t celebrate this day or that day, observe the Sabbath, the Feast of … it is legalism, pure and simple. They’ve come out of the “Church”, but they are trying to get everyone to go back under a new form of the “law”, to perfect themselves?

Gal 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Gal 3:2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Gal 3:3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Gal 3:4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

Seems some are trying to make a new version of the 10 Commandments. What we end up with is endless bickering and division, what a waste of time, splintering the group of believers and taking away from our main job of reaching the lost with the truth of Jesus Christ.

In closing, I urge the “Remnant” to unite under common beliefs: Come out of the harlot church system, expose modern day Israel for the Satanic counterfeit it is, and to resolve that the disciples of Jesus Christ are not called to military service for the kingdoms of this world, but to spiritual service to the Kingdom of God.

dmark2012@gmail.com

The So-Called Remnant is WAY off Course

I am weary of what I see from people calling themselves the “Remnant.”

I see a lot of legalism, e.g. don’t do that, don’t do this, don’t celebrate this or that day, believe this or else you’re not really saved like we are, and on and on.

What I don’t see is much love, humility, or understanding. A recognition that they too, were once deceived, (if indeed they are no longer) and that they can help someone to get where they are. Basically, to love someone else as they love themselves, and to do unto others as they would want others to do unto them.

I see groups of people coming up with alternate takes on end time eschatology, arguing and dividing over it. I see posts on Facebook basically congratulating themselves for finding the truth, and patting each other on the back if they agree with each other. Savaging those that don’t agree, and being very condescending and high minded about it all.

This is not what I came out of the “Church” to find. Not even close to it. I continue to look for fellowship in all the wrong places, apparently. That is OK, because it helps me grow closer to Jesus Christ. Maybe I’m the problem? If so, then I’ll be honest and open about it. The Lord’s will be done. Whatever the case may be, I will not condemn people who are still in the system, don’t have the same eschatological theories that I have, or think myself better than them. My beliefs have evolved, and they are still evolving. I believe theirs will too if they are led properly: patiently, with humility and love.

Take a look at the average argument of the so-called “Remnant” on a social interactive site, such as Facebook. Disagreements lead to name-calling and futility: “I’m right, you're wrong;” “You’ll see what I see when you’re as Spiritually-gifted as I am;” “You’re argument is with God, not me;” “It says so in the Bible;” etc etc.

Who in the “Church” would want to come out of it to subject themselves to the bickering and division rampant in the group of believers outside of the “Church?!”

Get over yourselves. If you truly have the truth, you didn’t come up with it yourself. It is a gift from God, to give freely to others with love, patience and humility.

dmark2012@gmail.com

Another Reason all Must Come out of Babylon

The debate over the government interfering in the “church” hit a new high recently when the lesbian mayor of Houston demanded that 5 “churches” turn over materials, including sermons that might implicate them to be in violation of a new city ordinance. The city had unbelievably passed a law that allows gender confused individuals to choose to use either the men or women's public bathrooms.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/houston.asp

This seems like a no-brainer right? The “church” is undoubtedly correct to assail this new law, right? Wrong. Most “churches” have signed a 501c3 non-profit corporate agreement with the government. Which basically exempts them from having to pay taxes in exchange for not speaking out against the government, potentially influencing their congregation's voting preferences. Therefore, the individual “church” can and have been prosecuted by the government for breaking their agreement. Read this link to better understand what a 501c3 agreement is and why it is not Biblical:

http://www.creationliberty.com/articles/501c3.php

During the Bush Jr administration anti-war “churches” were persecuted and prosecuted:

http://www.salon.com/2013/05/14/when_the_irs_targeted_liberals/

One example. There were others, but the point is that the law (501c3) was designed to prevent “churches” from speaking out against government actions, as Lyndon Johnson, the prime instigator of the law, then Senate Majority leader, said it would:

http://goodnewsaboutgod.com/studies/spiritual/the_organized_church/501c3.htm

The bottom line here is that the “church” needs to evaluate their actions, recognize the true nature of the law, and that its participation in it is blasphemy, and get out of it immediately. This is not an altruistic example of the government's benevolence to religious institutions, this is a legal agreement designed to silence moral opposition to the evil actions of the government, such as the endless illegal wars and even laws forbidding feeding the homeless. Read the links, they make it clear that a “church” that has entered into this type of agreement is outside the will of God, and that they are no longer a part of the body of Jesus Christ, but a state created entity, a corporation just like Walmart or McDonalds. In Biblical terms, they have conformed to the world and they have clearly begun to act like their sister corporations. Where as the true body of Christ should be measured by the proper spiritual growth of sinners to overcomers, the modern day “church” is measured by attendance and building growth statistics.

Pray on this fervently you who attend 501c3 “churches.” If you don't know ask your religious leaders, and if they say yes or don't know, pass along this article to them. In conforming to the world the “church” has become part of end time Babylon, the false prophet, to be exact. The spiritual wing of Babylon spoken of in the Book of Revelation. In closing, heed this warning from our Lord very carefully:

Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come

out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and 

that ye receive not of her plagues.

dmark2012@gmail.com

Peace in the Valley

Heavy burdens and troubles can affect us all at some point in our lives. We’ll need help from our Lord to get through, and the Lord knows this. He has given us His precious Word to cling to, comforting promises to hold onto. Like a light at the end of the tunnel we are drawn to Him, He's our lifeline, trusting in Him will see us through the worst of storms. No matter our situation, how deep the valley, we can and will have peace in that valley, if we trust in His Word for us.

Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Whatever the situation, He will make a way, sickness, money problems, relationships, no matter, put your life under His control, trust and obey. It might not always end up the way you wanted it to, but remember, when we pray we must seek His will to be done, not ours. Above all else have faith that however He answers your prayers it is what is best for you. Stand on that and don’t be moved.

Heb 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.

Faith is the key to overcoming the world, we will go through trials and tribulations. The enemy will use these to discourage us, get us doubting, fearful, or give up on God’s plan for our lives. Don’t give up dear Christian, hang on to the precious promises He has given us!

Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Be patient while you wait, be of good cheer and stand firm, knowing the Lord will reward our faith and trust in Him.

Luk 18:42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

Luk 17:19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Luk 7:50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

dmark2012@gmail.com

And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars

The early Believers on Jesus Christ, as we have covered many times before, absolutely refused to fight in the fleshly wars that men always start and drag others into through various lies and schemes. They would not even defend themselves from the Romans, or the so-called “Jews” that persecuted and killed many of them. Stephen is a good example.

Act 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Act 7:60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Christians fighting in wars for the empire or their local governments is never what The Lord intended for His people. We have covered that before also, many times, not going to do it again here. Read the following Bible verse carefully:

Eph 6:12 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.

I think that says it all, instead of amplifying that, we just want to point out to the “Christian” that still feels compelled to fight, the consequences of dong so. Because “Christians” were led astray to do the fighting and killing for their respective countries we've had endless wars, from the Crusades to the modern Crusades to defeat the evil terrorists. Many people say to me if we didn't fight World War II we'd all be goosestepping and saying “Heil Hitler”! I say to you if the “Christians” in Germany hadn’t been deceived and turned from the commandments of our Lord, then the similarly deceived “Christians” in America, Britain, France, etc, wouldn't have had anyone to fight in the first place.

The early believers focus was upon preaching the Gospel, not delivering it at the end of a rifle barrel. Social justice, feeding the poor, the widows and orphans, and again PREACHING THE GOSPEL! That seems to be far down the list of things to do for the modern “Christian”. These things will happen when you conform to the world, or the “church” that you go to does.

You say the Bible teaches us to obey our government, to obey our religious leaders? Is that right? No, it is not. If all the children of Israel would have obeyed the civil and religious leaders during Jesus' ministry on earth and after, then there would have been no disciples, no New Testament, no spreading of the Beautiful Gospel! But, praise be to God, some did obey our Lord and the truth can still be found, outside of the conformed to the world “church”!

A true follower of Jesus Christ today must know and remember that the kingdoms of the world belong to Satan (Luk 4:5-6), the governments, for the most part and beyond a shadow of a doubt the American government, are led by satanic puppets. Endless war based on lies will continue until His glorious return.

Rev 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

If a Christian is deceived into fighting in these wars they will be doing the bidding of Satan, not defending freedom, not protecting their country or family. Lies, lies, lies and more lies, watch the video below, there is no such thing as a “Just War”, another lie from Satan. “Just War” is in fact an oxymoron.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONfpiiDafxw

Don't let your government or their controlled media, your teachers, or even your church or pastor talk you into taking part in these wars that benefit only Satan and his followers, the war profiteers, the banksters et al.

If the church you attend doesn't teach this, doesn't warn you to avoid this, then it is hopelessly conformed to the world and you should seek fellowship elsewhere.

Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

dmark2012@gmail.com

Fear not for I am with thee and will bless thee

The Lord knows how our flesh can be, that's why He spent so much time on comforting His disciples, and those who heard His sermons. And when He left physically, He sent the Comforter in His place, to remind us always that He is with us in Spirit, and if we follow after the Spirit and not the flesh, we'll always be one with Him and the Father.

These end days are definitely faith testing times, get too caught up in the world and His Word will be of little effect in comforting you. But friends, if we stay in His Word, His Will, we shall have the peace He desires us to have:

Joh 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Joh 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

No matter what trials or tribulations we go through He is always there with us. We are not alone in this wicked world, we too will overcome through Him as He said we would. Abiding in Jesus and the Father we'll overcome to the end and be with Him forever (Rev 3:12, 1 Th 4:17).

What trials are you going through? Is it money? Health? Fear? No matter, the Lord has addressed all these things, He knows what we need:

Mat 6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Mat 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? Mat 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Php 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Health issues can weigh on the mind if we let them. I know, I battle them frequently, but I know that He knows what I need, and He will heal me, if it be His will. We have to turn our cares over to Him, He cares for us (1 Pe 5:7), and we have to let Him bear our burdens instead of trying to carry them by ourselves:

Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Jer 17:14 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

Isa 53:4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Another thing that can steal our peace away is sin in our life. If we have confessed our sin and repented of it, the Lord is merciful to forgive us. Sometimes the guilt of our sins can overwhelm us and make us feel that God doesn't love us anymore, that we can't be forgiven, these too are lies from the enemy. David was forgiven of murder and adultery, Paul of at least being an accomplice to the murder of the early followers of Jesus Christ. Those were weighty sins, but, they were forgiven. If we take our sins to the Lord and truly repent, with true godly sorrow, he knows our hearts and will forgive us also. How many times?

Mat 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Mat 18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

490? Would He ask us to forgive those he would not forgive? I am certainly not condoning or saying anyone has a license to sin, but the scriptures are clear. I would also add as many of you know, when you sin, that is when a true believer sins, they will feel intense pain and sorrow. They probably won't sleep well until they take it to the Lord in true repentance. You do not want to go through this pain, no sin is worth it. Sin will separate you from the Lord, it’s possible you could develop a seared conscience, and start to believe evil is good and good is evil, it’s dangerous, stay in prayer constantly to avoid it. Ask the Lord to deliver you from evil and temptation always.

2Co 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

As we go through our day, remember to keep it one day at a time as the Lord told us to (Mat 6:34), and to take every thought and make it line up with His commandments. Trust and obey and stand firm on your faith. Put on the whole armor of God and tell the devil that he is a liar and you won’t listen to his attempts to fill you with doubt and fear, and tempt you to sin. We are children of God, we have a Bible full of promises to put our faith in. We have the Lord who hears our prayers, and rewards us as we seek him earnestly.

2Co 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 2Co 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 2Co 10:5 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;

Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:12 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. Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Heb 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.

Fear not!

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Let's Kill Them All Before They Can Kill Us!

The evil Muslims are at our door, if we don't kill them all first they'll kill us, our women and children, and they'll takeover the U.S. and we'll be living under Sharia law. So we need to start up the Crusades again, we killed a couple million already, but we need to kill more.

Although this is the prevalent attitude amongst “Christians”, I couldn't disagree more, this is NOT the way of Jesus, or His followers.

Did the early followers of Jesus Christ seek revenge for the murder of their Savior? Did they take up arms against the Romans? No, they did not.

What makes it OK to do so now, against an enemy that is largely fictional?

The problem is over the years the followers of Christ have slowly conformed to the world, they became more and more like those they were supposed to have come out of. Now Jesus' words telling us to turn the other cheek, to do good to our enemies have been lost amongst the feel good do what your flesh wants to do “Church” that acts as the body of Christ.

From the earliest believers who refused to serve the emperor, or the empire, to today's “Christians” who stand and applaud their “heroes” as they go to “Church” in their battle fatigues, fresh from the battle fields, killing the innocent men, women and children, who just happened to be in the wrong place.

Innocent? Yes innocent. I could go back a lot farther and prove that the wars prior to Vietnam were contrived also, but we'll keep it simple to get our point across as strongly as possible. Vietnam, and every war or police action the United States has been involved in since were all based on lies.

http://whatreallyhappened.com/RANCHO/CRASH/TWA/TONKIN.html

http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/9419-lies-and-consequences-in-our-past-15-wars

So the American government has lied itself into numerous war crimes, killing millions of people, and we as “Christians” are to be praised when we take part in that? The Lord Jesus would want us to take part in it? What Bible are you reading from?

You have been deceived by your government, your teachers, your pastors and by your news media. If you admit it to yourself you have a chance of breaking free from the wickedness that has befallen the “Church”. The “Church” that has aligned itself to the government whose lies have been so deadly to millions of innocent men women and children around the world. The “church” that praises the returning men and women as if they were heroes, doing God's will, when in actuality they were most likely complicit in war crimes.

When the “church” conforms to the world and allows itself and its members to be used by the world; to take part in its crimes, to make itself complicit in the crimes, instead of taking a strong stand against it, as it used to do. Then the “Church” becomes part of the world, part of Babylon. That entity which is described as the enemy of God in the end days, which we are told in no uncertain terms to come out of, or be destroyed along with it at the Lord's return.

Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.