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This is bittersweet as this has been a place of much fellowship, deep cogitation, aand encouragement. However, just as we have no continuing city in this life, it is time to open up a fresh venue which focuses more on issues of eternal significance. The intent is to write that which has been placed on my heart; striving for every word to be profitable, and encouraging. May each word cause the saints to draw closer to Jesus and everyone who has not yet believed on him to consider this great salvation.

A single verse came to mind as I was thinking on the direction of the new site:

II Corinthians 11:2 “For I am jealous over you with godly jealously: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.”

 May everything that we say and do, be to the glorifying of Jesus Christ; who shed his blood for us that we may have a place in the world without end. The new Jerusalem, wherein we shall abide forever in his presence. The new site will be a learning process as I’ll probably be delving into topics that have not been a primary focus in times past.

Blessings always in Jesus name.

We know the remedies. Stay close to the Lord Jesus, stay in his word, resist the devil, maintain fellowship with likeminded saints, and what have you. All of these are a must, however, lately something else has been a primary element in this formula for maintaining diligence. Something that all of us are aware of, but perhaps we don’t call it into remembrance as often as we should. I’m referring to the hour in which we first believed. That day in our past when we woke up in the morning, lost and headed to an eternity in everlasting torment, but went to bed a new creature in Christ. Our names written in glory and our sins cast into the sea of forgetfulness – never to be revisited again.

How do we capture such a thing with words? If we had died a day earlier, we would be forever lost; abiding in a state of perpetual torment. we would not be contemplating obligations or becoming discouraged by the dramas in our life, we would be in unfathomable agony. No relief from the flames and gnashing, nobody to talk to, nothing to look forward to, and no idea of how much time had passed since the moment of our descent into the lower parts of the earth. But there was an hour in our past when we saw our sinful condition and understood that Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, had paid for our sin with his own blood. Our eyes were opened and we realized that through faith in his name, we could be forgiven. In sincere repentance, we believed on him and all of our yesterdays were dissolved.

I’m convinced that if we would grasp the greatness of our salvation, we would be so thankful and in awe of our Savior that none of the calamities in this world would rattle us. In the days and monthsd ahead, I’m minded to give more diligence to remembering that hour as it was the single most important event in my life. To pass from everlasting darkness into everlasting life with the promise of a place in the everlasting city where God himself is the light thereof. All the former things; the stresses, the tribulations, the treadmill to nowhere, the vanities, the tears, and all that opposes the truth will be but distant memories of a bygone era. Soon we shall be forever in the presence of Lord, who inhabits eternity. When our final breath has been exhausted, we’ll take up our place with that great cloud of witnesses, from every tribe and every generation, who maintained the testimony of Jesus.

One of the greatest things about working second shift is that it allows more time for reflection. When I pull into the driveway (anywhere betweeen 12:00 midnight and 2:00am) it;s just me and the Lord Jesus. Oftentimes I’ll get out and just stand by the truck; looking into the vastness of creation with its untold trillions of stars. I think about the one who inhabits eternity and placed it all according to his will. And I remember the days following my conversion. I would go out late at night and fellowship with my new first love, Jesus. Beneath these same stars, which look just as they did in the autumn of 1983, I remember what used to be, shudder at thoughts of what could have been, has my eyes not been opened, and become overwhelmed with joy and peace as grasping of this great salvation come to the forefront.

Isaiah 1;18 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD; though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

Colossians 2:13-14 “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross.”

Well I’ll be going shortly. The Last trumpet Newsletter for January 2011 is posted. I’ve not had a chance to read it yet, however, the title is right in line with what has been weighing on my heart for over two weeks now:

THE CALL TO WATCH AND PRAY With events accelerating daily and everyones final moment drawing ever closer, it’s imperative that we’re atuned and obediant. An hour lost can never be retrieved.

Steve Quayle will be on Omegaman blog-talk radio this next week. The link says Tuesday Dec. 28, but I thought the host said Monday (Dec 27) I’m planning to check both times as I’m off work next week. The link is on the Twitter feed to the right.

And finally, I’ve started a new blog (oh no; not again) which will become the primary blog beginning on January 1, 1011. The address is http://timbob3.wordpress.com and has been launched in an effort to be more focused than in the past. It’s still a work in process as a lot of links have yet to be organized and established. This current site will remain as an archive for a season of my life wherein much growth transpired.  The fellowship with saints whom I never would have been in contact with apart from this venue is awesome and, Lord willing, I look forward to its continuance in the future. (Malachi 3:16-17)

Blessings always in Jesus name.

 “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.”

 Oftentimes we tend to respond to this truth in one of two ways; both of which are dangerous. The first is a failure to properly recognize that we are continuously engaged in a spiritual battle, which we cannot wage in our own strength. As a result, deliverance remains trapped within the confines of theology. The second is to romanticize the conflict and the victory. This is where one will often speak of the battle, but glamorize certain elements; specifically the power, and can result in more show than substance. Acts 19:13-16 is a stern reminder of what can happen if we venture into things without being prepared.  Both approaches result in a distorted understanding of the battle that lies before us all. Over the past several weeks, it’s been dropped in my spirit that engagement with the eternal ones, for whom Jesus shed his blood, has to be taken to a deeper level. When we intermingle with our contemporaries, we are encountering every form of bondage imaginable; from the lifelong church member who is grounded in doctrine (be it accurate or erroneous) but not born of the Spirit, to the drug addict whose life has taken so many disasterous turns that he or she dwells in a labyrinth of utter confusion and hopelessness.

It seemed to come to the forefront one morning while in prayer.  During this time before the Lord, the term “deep-captive” came forth and it has become a point of much consideration. we know that in II Timothy 2:25-26 (one of the most referred to passages in this blog) Paul instructs us to meekly instruct those who oppose themselves and are held captive by the devil “at his will.” The devil is having his way with them; short of knocking them into eternity. The timing of ones departure is in the Lords hands, but insofar as circumstances, life choices and consequences, the enemy is having a field day with his prisoners. These folks will not be reached and converted by a form of godliness; they are in need of supernatural intervention. Everyone who is born of the Spirit; whether their previous days were chaotic or uneventful, is the result of the supernatural intervention of the Holy Spirit. (I’m still amazed at how the Holy Spirit reached through layers of confusion and brought me to a place of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus.) Concerning the deep captives, deliverance from the devices of Satan is oftentimes necessary and deliverance is not a glamourous thing. It can be intense, brutal, and exhausting. But if one truly desires to be made free, the blood of Jesus washes away all sin and he can deliver a soul from the most desperate of situations.

Luke 10:19-20“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents, and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that then spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.” 

As I began to cogitate on these things, the situation at home became unimaginably tumultuous and busy. Relationships became really strained amongst the priceless souls residing at this address while financial reserves were drained by a myriad of repair needs. (vehicles, dryer, furnace replacement, etc) The mortgage company made a proposal that seemed impossible and continuance at this address was very much up in the air. (it still is, however, we have bought some time) To top it all off, Matthew began acting out very aggressively at school and at home; even to the point of choking others. A few days ago, he had me in a grip and I literally could not breathe. The chaos that he sometimes fosters is indescribable. This is further complicated by our income being considered too high for Matthew to be eligable for SSI, and subsequently, programs that would be beneficial to him. The myriad of events became so crazy that one morning last week, after taking Matthew to school, I was wanting to just go somewhere and drive the truck off a cliff. I know; that sounds horrible, and I was praying “Lord; I should not be having thoughts like this.” Later on, it became clear that these goings on weren’t ”just a series of unfortunate turns.” It was an orchestrated assault from every direction and I was unprepared.

It was (and is) like a full-court press from a relentless adversary. 

I returned home and came before the Lord in prayer. About an hour later, I was restored. The physical circumstances remained the same, but during this time of prayer, the Lord restored my perspective. Later on, I came to understand that this was merely a skirmish in comparison to battles to come, wherein real spiritual warfare, involving longtime deep captives may become the norm. The enemy works tirelessly to run out the clock on his subjects and he doesn’t like the prospect of losing any of them. There are people in this household who are not washed in the blood of Jesus and Satan desires to drag them into everlasting torment. As such, upheaval can be expected to continue and even increase. The same holds true for future ventures into the streets, where one must be spiritually prepared for anything.  The ramifications are everlasting, and once again; even as this is being written, I wonder if I really understand the seriousness of it. There are real (eternal) souls, bound by real demons, who need a real deliverance. There is a need for labourers who are filled with the Holy Ghost, understand the perimeters of the battle and are not hesitant to enter into situations that will try them at every level.

John 15:5 “I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

When we encounter one whose name is not yet recorded in the book of life, we are, in a way, standing at the gates of hell. Whether such a one has known the depths of satan, or has followed a much more uneventful path, we can be certain that the enemy is employing every device at his disposal to hang onto that person while doing anything within his power to render us a non-threat. We can be certain that our adversary knows what is the most effective method of distracting us from the real battle. This is an issue to which we must give continual diligence as time slips away and those without Christ draw ever closer to a point of no return.  It’s sobering to be sure and it exposes the danger of being overly light-hearted. I’m known as being one who is not bothered by external circumstances; especially at work where people often ask “how does this place not get to you?” Indeed, the joy of the Lord will sustain us in any situation and I actually have a lot of fun at work. In the midst of this joy and peace, however, it’s imperative to not lose sight of what’s in play. There are souls in our ambience who are lost and headed for everlasting horror on a level that we cannot fathom.

Well I need to close for now. Despite the stretch of inactive time, I’m still minded to keep this site current; so long as words of encouragement for the saints can be offered.  More importantly, however, it’s imperative to be atuned to the Holy Spirit at all times and to be in obediance to his promptings. This is a temporary venue and each of us will eventually make our final journey into cyberspace. Along with the cogitations of the past three weeks has been an urgency to spend quality time in prayer. I mean long stretches; where we set aside our personal agenda (with it’s corresponding list of petitions) and just seek the Lord Jesus. We are so bombarded by noise and the thoughts of others that it can be a real challenge to hear the still small voice of the Holy Spirit. But we must be in such a place if were to stand in the days ahead. One of the biggest struggles for me has been the non-stop flurry of activity which has made it all but impossible to set aside a large stretch of time for prayer.

If I were to ever be granted a dream vacation of my choosing, it would be a week long stay on a deserted island, to spend time in prayer. Away from all the distractions of life, with nothing but a bible….along with a strongs concordance…..and some writing material…..and maybe a Nintendo DS. (lol) I’m joking about the Nintendo DS, (I’ve never owned one) however, the non-serious portion of this comment illustrates a sad truth. Many have become enslaved by fantasy and I know of a person who has been destroyed by World of Warcraft.  This is entering into another topic and I really have to go for now. Until the next time, blessings always in Jesus name.

OMEGAMAN and STEVE QUAYLE Nov.27,2010 This interview is archived and available to any with ears to hear. At the time of this broadcast, events were heating up off the coast of Korea, however, U.S. military units in the area had been ordered to stand down. (A contradiction to be sure; something strange is going on) The broadcast focuses primarily on whats facing the saints in the days ahead, the incredible apostasy in the land, and the third hour is devoted primarily to warfare prayer with Romy entering the dialogue. (Romy is an intercessor who spends several hours daily before the Lord)

WE HAVE BEEN BEWITCHED (dontbefooled666) This post discusses how we have all been seduced by a pseudo-reality through the media and a plethura of distractions that keep our attention on that which is not real. Please visit this posting which paints a sad-but accurate picture of our present state.

IS YOUR TV STEALING YOUR SOUL? (dontbefooled666) This post identifies the dangers of sitting in front of images with our minds in “comfortably numb” mode. This danger seems all the more profound with the new high definition technology. I watch very little tv, but even the few programs (very very few) which seem harmless and even informational have an almost hypnotic effect. One sits before what seems a worthwhile broadcast and the next thing they know, three or four hours have seemingly vanished.

THE FALLLING AWAY (rjperalta) This posting identifies the apostasy that’s transpiring even as this is being written and read by others. We often think of this in futureistic terms, however, it’s been going on for quite a while. Without a doubt, the falling away is gaining momentum as the separating between the sheep and the goats becomes manifest.

The final three links are to a September 8 broadcast featuring Omegaman and Nathan Leal. Susana alerted me to these in a comment on the previous post. The information presented here is so important that I wanted to link to them a second time:

NATHAN LEAL part 1

NATHAN LEAL part 2

NATHAN LEAL part 3

This is an unusual time of day for me to be operating in the cyber-reality. Following the conclusion of the broadcast mentioned in the first link, I was in prayer and continued so as I went to bed. I was unable to sleep; not so much from the broadcast, but rather from two familiar passages that have been on my heart for days. I was minded to do write at a more normal time, but this refuses go away. (And then matthew woke up; ensuring that my venture into the land of nod would not be forthcoming) The first passage is:

Luke 6:25 “Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall suffer hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.”

When one considers the surrounding context of this, it becomes even more astonishing. We are told to rejoice when we suffer persecution and want for the cause of Christ. Indeed the trial of our faith is more precious than gold (I Peter 1:7) and will result in everlasting treasure. Prolonged seasons of plenty, however, can lull us into a precarious situation. Many of us in the west have never suffered extreme want or persecution and few professing saints with whom I have contact will even consider the idea that “this age is coming to its conclusion.” To one degree or another, we buy into the illusion of continuance because it’s all that we’ve ever known. The mail has always arrived, the consitution has always been seen viewed as infalliable, the military has maintained a “superpower status” for as long as we can remember, and every economic downturn has been followed by a recovery. The media rehearses the globalist party line and we take comfort in the notion that a jobless recovery will benefit us all.

But this passage goes far deeper than material availability, or the lack thereof. It actually addresses the conditions of ones heart and a relentless pursuing of comfort. It speaks of those whose god is their belly and who mind earthly things. Today in the west we have a church that loves pleasure and acquisition. Thoughts of persecution for the cause of Christ, betrayal by neighbors and loved ones, or firey trials that leave them within an inch of crossing over, are never given consideration. (after all; the pastor said that we weren’t going to be here and we sowed a hefty seed-faith offering) I seriously inquire “Lord how do you see us?” I’ve been visiting this much because while we spend our days buying, selling, consuming, and engineering our private empire, those of like faith in other lands are being counted as sheep for the slaughter. This land is soon to experience in full, the consequences of rampant sin and striving to put God out of remembrance. Here’s the second passage that’s been at the forefront:

I Peter 1:17-18 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it begin at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God?
And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear?”

“If the righteous scarcely be saved” reveals the seriouslness of the judgment that awaits all who have been born of the Spirit. Every step will be counted as we give account of words, attitudes, how we spend our allotment of days, and how we utilized our resources.  A minute lost is gone forever. Three hours spent in front of a television can be repented of, but never reclaimed. This is all the more profound when we consider the contemporaries in our ambience who are without God and facing an eternity of relentless torment. I visit this a lot. When at home, I consider the spiritual situation in my own household and know that I’m largely responsible for the current state. At work, I too easily retreat into my own little world or select goofing around over being ready to share Jesus at the drop of a hat. In the streets, upon seeing the despair that so many are living in, I’m reminded of just how little I do for the kingdom of God.

II Corinthians 5:10-11 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.”

Well I need to be going for now. It’s after 7:00 am and I’ve pulled an all-nighter.  (When Matthew is awake, someone has to stay awake with him.) The hour is so late and the issue is so serious. I know in my heart that the illusion of stability in the theater of atoms is about to be shattered and multitudes will be caught off guard. May we place our complete confidence in Jesus and be atuned to the holy Spirit at all times. Letting go of the temporal issues that serve only to distract and seeking every opportunity to be about our Fathers business.

Blessings always in Jesus name.

OMEGAMAN RADIO I don’t know the full identity of the host, however, this is where the previous three interviews with Steve Quayle were conducted. This broadcast features a number of guests who offer instruction concerning deliverance, spiritual warfare, prophecy, and what have you. As I write this, I’m listening to a teaching on intercession and “going the distance; even when there seems to be no movement.”

PAT HOLLIDAY This is one who engages in deliverance ministry and instruction of others in this realm. Miracle Church is located in Jacksonville Florida. Lord willing, I would really like to visit this church; even though I have yet to visit Truth Tabernacle (Last Trumpet Ministries) which is only five hours away. Nonetheless, it’s important to ensure that we’re seeking the Lord and not following a crowd.

DEREK PRINCE Until recently, I had heard the name, but knew nothing of the teaching. Steve quayle sat under this ministry for several years. Derek Prince taught that “all healing begins with deliverance.” The final link is to a post by Michael Boldea entitled:

WHY I WEEP (Homeward Bound) This is a tragically accurate description of what the church has been reduced to in these final moments of the age. This is a serious “wake-up” to all who have ears to hear.

II timothy 2:4 “No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”

When we consider the battle before us and the array of devices used by the enemy, we see the need for this aspect of ministry. As we scan the ambience and take inventory of all that passes for Christianity, we see how little is being done in this realm. The form of godliness is rampant while the numbers of those who are actively working to pull down strongholds inb Jesus name are few. May we all let go of that which is lacking in substance and seriously engaged in the battle which we are called to join.

The desperation in the land is astonishing and it manifests in the physical realm in the form of bondage and lack. Saturday evening, while working at the plant when I came across a Detroit newspaper from November 18. The following article caught my attention as it sheds light on the dynamics of the bigger picture. The article is entitled “FOOD PANTRIES STRUGGLE TO KEEP UP WITH GROWING NEED.” It was written by Catherine Juin and reads as follows:

Lisa Cain has watched some of metro detroits hungriest and most desperate people faint in line as they wait up to an hour for the limited amount of food her Rochester hills pantry can provide them. “There will literally be people who are starving,”said Cain, founder of Gods helping hands. “There are days that are that bad.” Her staff now keeps at the ready juice, peanut butter and cheese crackers to serve the recipients – seniors with medical conditions and self-sacrificing parents, some of whom have missed meals for days. Lingering double-digit unemployment is projected to fuel a hunger crisis in Metro Detroit over the next three years. By 2013, one out of four people in the region won’t know where two of their daily meals will come from, according to the united way of southeastern michigan. In 2009, there were 706,ooo people hungry in Metro Detroit; by 2013 962,000 people could be in need.

This is hard to wrap ones mind around, and yet it’s playing out. This isn’t a faraway land on a distant shore; for me it’s two hours to the east. And one cannot begin to fathom the impact of the coming hyper-inflation. The article continues:

“The biggest challenge is how much free and low-cost food is available,” said Gerry Brisson, senior vice president of Gleaners Community food bank of Southeast michigan, the largest provider of emergency food in the state.

Gleaners will increase its food distribution – last year at 37 million pounds – by 10 percent each year for the next three years, joining other agencies in Metro Detroit looking to dramatically ramp up food distribution – some by as much as double – in the next three years.

“we consider that to be an absolute minimum to get more and more food out, because our partners are so pressed to get more and more food,” Brisson said.

Many Metro Detroit families already are feeling the strains of a food shortage – the long waits at the pantries, rationing at soup kitchens, and agencies resorting to cheaper “filler foods” – pasta, breads, canned goods – to fill more stomachs. The agencies also are turning to unprecidented solutions by offering food-budgeting classes and tapping new sources to rescue discarded food: farms, hydrophonic growers and food manufacturers.

But food agencies are split on whether emergency food alone can meet Metro Detroits needs. Some say the volume of food is there – estimating that 1 billion pounds a year is wasted in Metro Detroit – while others believe that emergency food alone cannot fill the monumental gap that is projected to come.

Two things come to mind here. The first is that, while statistics can be debated, we do waste a lot of food in this land. Speaking for my household, it blows my mind at how much we sometimes throw out. Seriously; we have some chunky coyotes around here who thrive on what we dispose of. Secondly, these estimates are on a supply basis; that being what is available and what is not. When we consider the prophetic significance; the consequences of sin in the land and a global agenda coming to fruition, a tragedy of “biblical proportions” appears to be unfolding.

At Gods helping hands, drops in food supply mean sending families home with less: two cans of fruit instead of four; one box of cereal, not two.“Sometimes it breaks your heart, but there’s nothiong we can do,” said Cain, who founded the pantry 12 years ago with her husband Brian Cain. “We have never turned anybody away…We don’t want to start now.”

The article continues on, however, this opeing portion provides a solid picture. And while Detroit has been hit harder than most regions, these problems aren’t exclusive to Detroit. There is despair and desperation in every community; oftentimes hidden in plain sight. We can be sure, however, that all is recorded in heaven and one cannot help but remember the words of Jesus ”Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”

This seems like a split posting, but it really isn’t. If one takes up a position outside the bus station in Kalamazoo, they will witness all of these aspects working in unison. The rescue mission across the street on the east side of the station, the addiction recovery center at the corner of Burdick st and Kalamazoo Ave, folks being dropped off at the bus station to get away from something, folks arriving at the bus station to get away from something in another venue, and just to the south, a campus filled with students; many of whom seem oblivious to what’s transpiring  all around them. 

Well I must be going for now. Just an update on Matthew, he’s had a very good weekend. I don’t believe that possession is an issue here, however, I know that this situation has a spiritual side to it. As in all situations, I pray; knowing that God understands the whole of what’s taking place, what’s soon to take place, and what he’s accomplishing in the lives of all who are associated with the situation. My sincere thanks to all who keep Matthew in prayer.

Blessings always in Jesus name.

Jeremiah 24:7 “And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.”

The standing prayer is that God would grant others “an heart to know him.” This applies both to unsaved contemporaries and those who have been born of the Spirit. In the case of one who is still lost, they are in need of a Savior and this requires the working of the Holy Spirit. (I’m still fascinated at the way the Lord brought me to a place of repentance in 1983.) For the saints, all of us are in need of a heart to know God on a deeper level. Seriously; how many of us truly esteem the word of his mouth more than our necessary food? (Job 23:12.) We’ll forgo bible study for a plethura of reasons, however we’ll never miss a meal. This isn’t  a finger-pointing statement; I’ve been asking this of myself for months as my choices don’t always line up with the scripture “I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.”

This rabbit trail is heading way off course now, but how does God view the lifestyle of the average westernized saint? We heap to ourselves riches while our brethren in far away (and oftentimes hard to pronounce) lands are perishing daily from want? We raise up multi-million dollar entertaiment centers named after famous ministers wherein folks can learn how to enjoy their best life now, while anyone in North Korea caught preaching Jesus is put to death on the spot. (This is “not” an exaggeration) How does God, who knows the hearts of all and counts each of our steps view the choices that we make in our daily routine? We claim “I cannot wait to see Jesus” but our selection process often tells a different story. The judgment seat of Christ should be a sobering thought because everything is going to be revealed for what it is.

I John 3:3 “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”

The second standing prayer request for others can be identified by the following passage, and this is where our son, Matthew comes into play:

 John 9:3 “Jesus answered Neither has this man sinnned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be manifest in him.” 

In praying for others, I often ask that the name of Jesus will be glorified in their lives. This is especially true for Matthew as I struggle to truly understand the scope of his situation. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Since that time, the challenges have been increasingly profound as he has grown. . He is currently on a medication called “abilify” which I do not like because of the side effects, however, without it he is almost unmanageable at times. A few evenings ago, he overpowered three adults in our house during one of his rants. (We went tumbling like bowling pins.) This proneness to violent outbursts is ramping up and is now causing problems at school. He has injured teachers and come very close to injuring other students in his class. He’s only fifteen and is the same height as me, (5,7″) but he is as strong as an elephant.

On the morning of November 19, while dropping him off at his classroom, I learned that he had once again come unglued. The day before he had unexpectedly gone into a tantrum (for lack of a more descriptive word) and had pinned one of the assistants to the flloor, bending her left arm backwards in a very unnatural position.  The other assistants were unable to pull him away. When the principal came in, (his name is Dave and he is the perfect role model for ”big and tall”) Matthew atttacked and overpowered him also. He is fostering chaos at school and the report from this incident was alarming in that it gave evidence to something that I have been wondering about. The lady who was pinned down told me, “I looked into his eyes and…it wasn’t Matthew. It was something evil.” An incredible statement from a lady who operates from a predominantly secular platform. This is beyond routine autism and while we can oftentimes identify what sets him off and avoid conflicts, the perimeters are clearly changing. There is a need for deliverance and one can probably guess which passages were running through my mind:

 Mark 9:21 “And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? and he said Of a child.”

Matthew 17:21 “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”

Suddenly the words from Job 23:12 take on a whole new dimension. For a time now, the topic of deliverance has been in the forefront; not only for Matthew but also for ventures into the streets where one is confronted by captives of every device imaginable. This is going to be an unusual analogy, but it fits. I feel like I’ve been marching with the intantry and now must go far ahead of the traditional front. Journeying deep behind enemy lines and into places which most folks only have nightmares about. I think that Matthew has a role in all of this, but I cannot identify it as of now. This morning I began thinking of certain deliverance ministries when I was stopped short. I have the Holy Spirit abiding within; I should be taking this on directly. Please understand that I fully embrace the deliverance ministry. There is a desperate need for those who are called to this area of ministry, however, I was reminded that the one who grants deliverance abides in everyone who is born of the Spirit. I need to seek the Lord first and foremost.

Oftentimes we bring forth the standing petitions whthout knowing what the answer will look like or how the situation will unfold. But we know that when a person is given a heart to know God and whenever the name of Jesus is glorified, it’s a good thing. I don’t see the whole of this battle, but here’s an encouraging thought:

Mark 5:20 “And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him; and all men did marvel.”

Well I’ll close for now. I should probably not post this yet as I have not really proof-read through it, but I wanted to get it out because this situation is in much need of prayer. The battles are intensifying in every venue and we must be close to the Lord Jesus if we’re to be in a proper place; both spiritually and physically. The situation with Matthew is baffling, however, I know that the Lord has a clear picture of what’s going on and what has to transpire. And as such, the two standing prayers remain. “Lord Jesus, please grant us a heart to know you and let your name be glorified.”

 Blessings always in Jesus name.

Never has this seemed more important than now as the end time situation continues to manifest before us. I’m convinced beyond a doubt that unimaginable turmoil is right around the corner in this land. The devaluation of the currency, and the intentional sabotaging of a land by those with global aspirations will have irreversable consequences. (George Soros has visited the Obama white house 4 times) There is judgment in the land and I have to agree with Steve Quayle that “while individual salvations are, and will continue to take place, the nation as a whole is reaping the whirlwind. The reasons are manifold, but here’s a single example that highlights the extent of the problem. The drainage networks of the United States run red with the blood of approximately seventy million unborn innocents. Seventy million souls who are forever in the presence of the Lord Jesus. Even if everything else was in order, this single atrocity would be enough to bring a nation to nought. We have taken that which was fearfully and wonderfully made by the Almighty and esteemed it a disposable inconvenience. An inconvenient truth, so to speak, that will lead to the shipwreck of multitudes. (Matthew 18:10.)

Just a heads up. On Friday, November 12, The broadcast “Conspiracy theory” will be discussing the FEMA camps and the plans that those in high places have for the masses. This will air at 10:00pm EST on Tru Tv. Here’s additional information from Alex Jones’ site on a story entitles BOMBSHELL: FEMA CAMPS CONFIRMED

On November 10, 2010, I turned 46. It’s a reminder that, regardless of how, or when, prophteic fulfilment will finish its course, time is running out on each of us. It’s a reminder that grows louder every time it sounds off. I spent the morning in the streets of Battle Creek. Surprisingly, while canvasing the downtown area, I ran into a number of saints, including a lady at the bus station who was born of the Spirit about ten days ago. Upon returning to the truck, I received an encouraging phone call from a saint who routinely comments here. We talked as I travelled I-94 west toward Kalamazoo.  It’s always a blessing to talk with those who understand the times and have set their affections on the age to come. (Malachi 3:16.) Once in Kalamazoo, I met up with CR and we took the gospel into a city that seems to be growing harder by the day. The sense of urgency is overwhelming. We can see what’s coming, (albeit we don’t see the exact form) and are compelled to share the good news of Jesus while time remains. If it were possible, I would like to spend every waking hour in such manner; compelling the eternal ones to believe on Jesus.  Only what’s done for Christ will carry over into eternity. When a person leaves this world, the “only thing” that matters is their standing with God.

well I need to be going for now. Ironically, this morning as I casually opened the scriptures, the following passage was the first place that I landed:

Jeremiah 30:15 “Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.”

Without a doubt, sin is a reproach to any people.  May we be about the Fathers business of seeking out the stragglers who are still to be birthed into the kingdom; even as the world as a whole is being prepared to believe a lie. Thanks to all who stop by here. I’ll try to be more diligent in making the rounds.

Blessings always in Jesus name.

Job 31:4 “Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps?”

John 2:24-25 “But Jesus did not commit himself to them, because he knew all men.
And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”

As we consider such incredible attributes, we know that a logistical understanding is beyond our grasp. Yet when we are born of the Spirit and begin to consider that these testimonies are true, we can become so overwhelmed with wonder that the words of worship and adoration simply begin to flow. It’s not a forced thing, nor is it a scripted series of catch-phrases. It’s the sincere outpouring of a heart that has just received a glimpse of the everlasting. It’s the expression of one who has ventured beyond the arena of atoms and had an encounter with the Almighty. It’s a deep communion with our Redeemer and a profound sense of commonality with others who have visited this place. All anxieties and commotions lose their authority while an indescribable peace permeates our being. We begin to realize that he is in complete control of every situation and is a very present help in times of despairing.

Psalm 147:5 “Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinate.”

To sing praises with understanding is to go far deeper than the touchy-feely experience that many will settle for and is not dependant upon exterior stimulation. It’s a worship that stems from ever-increasing revelation of just how awesome our God is. ”Ever-increasing” because we will never run out of something new to discover or something else to think on. And if such is true in this present fallen world where we interract with others from a platform of sinful flesh, one cannot even begin to fathom what it will be like when this corruption puts on incorruption. When the trumpet sounds, announcing the return of Jesus in accordance to scripture. When we see him as he is and are forever in his presence. If that which we presently see through a glass darkly is awesome beyond description, one cannot imagine what the gathering of the elect will be like, or the age to come when God himself is the light in which we dwell.

Ephesians 2:7 “That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.” (I’m somewhat using this verse out of context, however it adds emphasis to the everlasting)

It seems needful to point out that “the moment is fastly approaching” when we will put off this earthly vessel. There’s a tendancy to become discouraged by present goings on; both in our respective venues and in our personal space. It’s easy to lose sight of this understanding and focus on the waves that are positioned to swallow us up. It’s easy to be discouraged when we take inventory of all the times that we’ve not been as faithful as we should have been. It’s easy allow circumstances to have mastery over us; just as Elijah was overwhelmed by Jezebels threatenings. (and this, right after the Lord honored the sacrifice in the presence of 850 prophets of baal and the groves)

I Kings 19:4 “But he himself went a days journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, it is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.”

We  are easily discouraged when those in our ambience seem able to implement their wicked agenda with no rebuke. It’s easy to see the commotion before us and forget that “it’s only for a season.” We will understand this from a theological standpoint, but when the enemy is bearing down from every angle, these truths can seem far removed. The understanding of who God is and the grasping of our great salvation, has to be more than lifeless theology. Our worship has to be more than just a formula that we use to get things. That sounds mean, but I’ve heard it. I’ve heard teaching in which praise and worship seemed to be part of a five step plan to receive presents. True worship is void of self and focused completely on God. It stems from understanding and believing that which is written concerning him; even when circumstances seem to favor an alternate worldview. Psalm 73 addresses this well and the following verse reveals the remedy:

Psalm 73:16-18 “When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castest them down to destruction
How are they brought to desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.”

When this person left the sanctuary, their situation was the same as when they went in. But the understanding was increased as the whole of the matter came into focus. One more passage just came to mind, along with a cogitation that has been present for some time. (This may initially seem removed from the topic at hand)

John 8:24 “I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.”

We have no way of knowing how many were hearing these words, nor do we know how may may have believed later on. One thing, however, is for certain. In the years beyond this encounter, each of these souls went into eternity. One by one, they left their kingdoms and went into the realm of the everlasting. At the moment of departure, the only thing that mattered was whether or not they believed on Jesus; the only begotten Son of God. For those who rejected the truth, they will forever remember the moment when Jesus looked into their eyes and said “for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.”

Psalm 47:7 “For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.”

Well I have to go for now. My prayer is that we would all take time to just be still and know that God is. To step away from the commotion, find a quiet place, and spend time in the presence of Jesus. It’s a place of fellowship, rest, revelation, instruction, and perspective. There are moments in the presence of the Lord of such completeness that words are an intrusion. A place of total contentment; where there is a want for nothing. It’s as though, if someone were to burst onto the scene and ask “if you could have anything in the world what would it be?” the reply would be “I’m content. There’s nothing of this world that I desire.” To one who has never been here, it sounds crazy; even reckless. But it is the authentic peace of God and it defies the very foundation of what the world refers to as ”logic.” 

Blessings always in Jesus name.

STEVE QUAYLE (Omega Man Radio)  For three hours, Steve will be discussing “the gates of hell and how the saints will prevail.” Steve has concluded that the time of endless warning and debating is past and that it’s time to prepare the remnant for the days ahead. Anyone who understands the current place on the prophetic timeline will agree. We are to still be about the Fathers business (with an even greater urgency) but should understand that, from here on out, the climate will grow continually darker. This is according to the words of Jesus when he stated that the days prior to his return would be more horific than those of any other season. We are heading into that time and must prepare accordingly.

PETER LAVENDA will be featured on COAST to COAST AM and will be discussing “American Political Witchcraft” and occult activity in the highest seats of power. In all honesty, I’ve never heard of Peter Lavenda and while he seeks to expose these goings on, his web site seems to suggest a more generic approach. Nonetheless, it should be a source of information which one can take to the Lord in prayer. One more link that needs to be made known as we are in unimaginably strange times.

SHATTER THE DARKNESS This is the site of Russ Dizdar. It discusses the times in which we live, the deceptions that are being orchestrated before us, and the battle that every saint is currently engaged in (whether they understand it or not) The site features a plethura of information, links to other relative sites, and live broadcasts on topics that few dare to engage in. Such discussion should cause us all to draw closer to Jesus and walk in the Spirit continually. Many become fearful when such topics are brought to the forefront (what will such a one do when the thing has come to the full?) but they should cause us to look up and set our affections on the age to come. To abandon everything that’s irrelevant and engage in works that will follow us into eternity.

One more thing before closing. When this post is published, it will bring the total number of posts on this site to 450. It begs the question, “what else can be addressed that hasn’t been covered in previous postings?” It does seem as though the same topics are touched on and that in very generalized terms. I plan to contiune, however, as it’s a place to write down whatever is on my heart at a given moment. It’s also a point of contact with others of like faith who understand the times and offer up insights that are not found in other venues. When we walk in the light, we have fellowship with the lord Jesus, fellowship with each other, and are granted a foretaste of what the everlasting will be like for all who are washed in the blood of the Lamb.

“Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”

Blessings always in Jesus name.

Before going farther, I must relay a testimony that Steve Quayle shared, late Friday night on Omega Man radio.  It transpired in the 1970s as he was on a plane headed for Tahiti. Upon taking inventory of the cabin and its occupants, he noticed that Marlin Brando was on board. He was preparing to go over and share Jesus with Mr. Brando, when the Lord suffered him to not go forward. Upon inquiry as to why, the Lord revealed that “he has had multiple opportunities to believe. There’s nothing in him that can respond to the words of life.” It was remeniscent of something that transpired in Elkhart on the morning of October 21. I approached an elderly man along Main street and, before I could get two words out, he gave a forceful “NO!” He didn’t even offer up so much as a feeble “oh I’m good.” It was a flat out “I want nothing to do with that!”

In considering this over the past two days, the words from Genesis 6:3, “my spirit shall not always strive with man,” have been coming to mind. After years of rejection, a person can become so hardened that the Spirit will no longer strive with them.

When we take note of these conditions, we are brought into direct contact with the spiritual battle that’s playing out beyond our line of sight. An added sense of urgency is made  manifest as we “know beyond a doubt” that this age is nearing its conclusion. We see it in scripture and we have the inner witness that time is running out.  A hardness is setting in, and a universal lie is being rolled out that will ensnare multitudes; even to the point of orchestrating a great falling away from the faith of Jesus. Yet most of our contemporaries (even many who profess faith in Jesus) are oblivious to it. Despite the undeniable truth that ”there is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit;” most go about their day fully expecting to be on the scene for the next sunrise. When considering the number of folks whom I know who fall into the camp of the unaware and/or unconcerned, it’s heartbreaking. The words of Jesus are playing out before us:

Luke 17:26-27 “And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.”

“There is a point of no return.” When a person leaves this physical world, their final answer forges their situation in the hereafter. I’ve heard testimonies concerning visions; both of the gateway to heaven and the dropoff into hell. While souls trickle past the gateway into heaven, souls are pouring into hell like a like a flood. One cannot verify that another did, or did not, have such a vision, however, the scriptural accuracy of the report warrants a retelling. The enemy doesn’t get sidetracked from his objective the way that we do. He continually seeks to devour the eternal ones while sidetracking the saints with an array of irrelevant issues. Incidentally, one of the tracts that I use is entitled “I Have Seen Hell.” It relays the testimony of one who had such a vision.

I Peter 4:7 ” But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”  

 This brings us to the title of this posting. When one attempts to grasp the whole of what’s taking place before our eyes, it’s overwhelming.  The prophetic events unfolding before us, the unfathomable loss taking place as multitudes slip into eternity, every minute of every day, without Jesus, and the profound bondage of darkness that grips the lives of so many in the valley of decisions. We begin to realize how inadequate we are in our own strength or wisdom to properly respond to the need. We see our own shortcomings and realize the need to be “in close to Jesus in every moment of every day. Praying without ceasing; always abiding in a place spiritually where we are hearing the gentle promptings of the Holy Spirit. Staying in his word as to discern between truth and error; understanding that, if it were possible, even the very elect would be deceived. Being instant in season and ready at the drop of a hat to share the gospel with anyone who asks of the hope that is in us.

There is so much coming at us these days from every facet of the ambience. The enemy is in a full court press; seeking to counter the will of God. If we are walking in truth and bearing fruit, he has us in his crosshairs; seeking to sidetrack, and if possible, shipwreck us. He’ll seek to keep us tied up with a myriad of “obligations” in this world and thereby wear us out. He’ll attempt to get us drawn into endless debatings over issues that have no relevance while our neighbors are teetering on the edge of the abyss. For our sake, and the sake of those around us who know not the Lord Jesus, we must keep our hearts with all diligence. The primary ,motive behind this post is a prayer that all who stop by will be encouraged to fervently seek the Lod Jesus. Setting aside the words of contemporaries and taking everything to God in prayer. We have the promise outlined in Jeremiah 33:3 and James 1:5; that if we call on the Lord desiring understanding; not for selfish gain, but out of a pure heart, he will answer.

Well it’s about time to be going for now. Please keep this household in prayer as much is in transition. The Lord is working on the hearts of my son Ryan and my niece Jamie; two souls whom the enemy would love to devour. And also for wisdom on planting seeds of truth faithfully and always being in a place to share the words of life. That may sound like a strange request, but, there are times when I just don’t want to engage in dialogue. Be it from distraction, fatigue, much business, or what have you, I sometimes just don’t want to talk to anyone. It’s an area of my life in which a victory is needed. Because it could well be that, during one of those moments, when I’m in a state of weakness, that someone could call the cell phone number on the back of the tracts that are routinely distributed, and ask to know more about Jesus. Being always ready is a must and the best way to be always ready is to be always in prayer.

FAITH and DOUBT QUOTES  (Tentmaker) This is a link where one can read some incredible statements on faith.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Blessings always in Jesus name.