ENDURE to the END

 

Titus 3:5-6

King James Version

5 Not by works of righteousness 

which we have done, 

but according to his mercy he saved us, 

by the washing of regeneration, 

and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

6 Which he shed on us abundantly 

through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

It truly is a spiritual battle.

Where believers are being tested, and trapped, constantly.

Where non-believers are given stumbling blocks, lest they start believing.

Where everyday folks, and families, are given non-stop challenges, traps, and expense.

All these test your faith, strength, courage, and endurance.

It's a sleep and rest-deprived population, suffering from information overload, in today's digital society

The enemy  aims to wear you down.

With a double aim of tearing you down.

He wants that CHRIST light out of your eyes.

He's hoping you'd want the "easy" way "out".

That you'd "buy in", and "sell out".

So he can have your soul on a platter.

But JESUS knew all these.

He knew what believers would go through.

He did say:

John 16:33

King James Version

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.

If you're on your last ounce of strength.

If you're on your last dime.

If you're lost, demoralized, feeling exhausted by all the news, not knowing who or what to believe, or feel you're being pulled towards the enemy's devices, hold on to JESUS -- more than ever.

Let these verses give you the strength to keep going:

Matthew 24:13

King James Version

13 But he that shall endure unto the end, 

the same shall be saved.

Romans 5:1-6

King James Version

5 Therefore being justified by faith, 

we have peace with God 

through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith 

into this grace wherein we stand, 

and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: 

knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; 

because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts 

by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

6 For when we were yet without strength, 

in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 8:28-32

King James Version

28 And we know that all things 

work together for good to them that love God, 

to them who are the called according to his purpose.

29 For whom he did foreknow, 

he also did predestinate 

to be conformed to the image of his Son, 

that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, 

them he also called: 

and whom he called, them he also justified: 

and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

31 What shall we then say to these things? 

If God be for us, who can be against us?

32 He that spared not his own Son, 

but delivered him up for us all, 

how shall he not with him also freely 

give us all things?

Romans 12:12

King James Version

12 Rejoicing in hope; 

patient in tribulation; 

continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 15:4-6

King James Version

4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime 

were written for our learning, 

that we through patience and comfort 

of the scriptures might have hope.

5 Now the God of patience and consolation 

grant you to be likeminded one toward another 

according to Christ Jesus:

6 That ye may with one mind 

and one mouth glorify God, 

even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:13

King James Version

13 There hath no temptation taken you 

but such as is common to man: 

but God is faithful, who will not suffer you 

to be tempted above that ye are able; 

but will with the temptation 

also make a way to escape, 

that ye may be able to bear it.

Colossians 1:10-15

King James Version

10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord 

unto all pleasing, 

being fruitful in every good work, 

and increasing in the knowledge of God;

11 Strengthened with all might, 

according to his glorious power, 

unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

12 Giving thanks unto the Father, 

which hath made us meet to be partakers 

of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 Who hath delivered us 

from the power of darkness, 

and hath translated us 

into the kingdom of his dear Son:

14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, 

even the forgiveness of sins:

15 Who is the image of the invisible God, 

the firstborn of every creature:

2 Timothy 2:3-4

King James Version

3 Thou therefore endure hardness, 

as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

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.

Hebrews 10:35-37

King James Version

35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, 

which hath great recompence of reward.

36 For ye have need of patience, that, 

after ye have done the will of God, 

ye might receive the promise.

37 For yet a little while, 

and he that shall come will come, 

and will not tarry.

Hebrews 10:38-39

King James Version

38 Now the just shall live by faith: 

but if any man draw back, 

my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

39 But we are not of them 

who draw back unto perdition; 

but of them that believe 

to the saving of the soul.

Hebrews 12:1-3

King James Version

12 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about 

with so great a cloud of witnesses, 

let us lay aside every weight, 

and the sin which doth so easily beset us, 

and let us run with patience 

the race that is set before us,

2 Looking unto Jesus 

the author and finisher of our faith; 

who for the joy that was set before him 

endured the cross, despising the shame, 

and is set down at the right hand 

of the throne of God.

3 For consider him that endured 

such contradiction of sinners against himself, 

lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

James 1:2-4

King James Version

2 My brethren, count it all joy 

when ye fall into divers temptations;

3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith 

worketh patience.

4 But let patience have her perfect work, 

that ye may be perfect and entire, 

wanting nothing.

James 1:5-6

King James Version

5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, 

that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; 

and it shall be given him.

6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. 

For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea 

driven with the wind and tossed.

James 1:12

King James Version

12 Blessed is the man 

that endureth temptation: 

for when he is tried, 

he shall receive the crown of life, 

which the Lord hath promised 

to them that love him.

James 5:7-10

King James Version

7 Be patient therefore, brethren, 

unto the coming of the Lord. 

Behold, the husbandman waiteth 

for the precious fruit of the earth, 

and hath long patience for it, 

until he receive the early and latter rain.

8 Be ye also patient; 

stablish your hearts: 

for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, 

lest ye be condemned: 

behold, the judge standeth before the door.

10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, 

who have spoken in the name of the Lord, 

for an example of suffering affliction, 

and of patience.

James 5:11

King James Version

11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. 

Ye have heard of the patience of Job, 

and have seen the end of the Lord; 

that the Lord is very pitiful, 

and of tender mercy.

Have faith.

Keep going.

Be born again.

TRUST in the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Colossians 1:16-20

King James Version

16 For by him were all things created, 

that are in heaven, 

and that are in earth, 

visible and invisible, 

whether they be thrones, or dominions, 

or principalities, or powers: 

all things were created by him, 

and for him:

17 And he is before all things, 

and by him all things consist.

18 And he is the head of the body, the church: 

who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; 

that in all things he might have the preeminence.

19 For it pleased the Father 

that in him should all fulness dwell;

20 And, having made peace 

through the blood of his cross, 

by him to reconcile all things unto himself; 

by him, I say, 

whether they be things in earth, 

or things in heaven.

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Why we NEED the HOLY SPIRIT

 

Job 33:4 

King James Version

4 The spirit of God hath made me, 

and the breath of the Almighty 

hath given me life.

This has been in my heart the past three days.

How, through the HOLY SPIRIT, I was led to Bible prophecy.

On the very same day GOD made me born again, too -- some six years ago.

And how the HOLY SPIRIT made me understand Scripture quite easily, too.

Wherein He taught me to "rightly divide" Scripture, in words, phrases, and verses, which aided in my studies, and writing ministry.

2 Timothy 2:15

King James Version

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, 

a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, 

rightly dividing the word of truth.

How?

By stages.

As I got better at each.

By letting each Word sink in first.

What a GLORIOUS TEACHER the HOLY SPIRIT Is!

First , He made me focus on each word.

Second, He grouped a set of words for me to understand,

Third, He made me comprehend one verse at a time.

Every verse He made me study, and share, had to be taken a word, a phrase, or a verse at a time.

Then we graduated on to chapters.

But He also taught me about "context".

Wherein a verse in not isolated, but part of the bigger whole.

What a neat way to study GOD's WORD!

I had no idea His intention.

Until we started creating blogs.

One blog created more blogs.

Eventually, we ended up creating 113 blogs.

Each blog had dozens of articles, even hundreds.

Every blog explored what the world was doing.

And what GOD wanted us to do instead.

How is this all possible?

It's all SPIRIT.

How can I have very few hours sleep, and yet wake up refreshed, mind buzzing, heart singing, as the world still sleeps in slumber (well, at least in my similar time zones).

But you also know the "sleep" this born again watchman speaks of.

And it is a slumber that is precarious.

For those who have no care, or knowledge, of CHRIST.

I only understand the Bible because of the HOLY SPIRIT.

I only love GOD even more, because of Him.

I only appreciate JESUS, because of SPIRIT.

I only write articles daily, because of Him.

There is no other SPIRIT that does that for me, in me, and through me, but the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD.

I've been there, folks!

Those days when I'd look at any other book, BUT the Bible.

When I was intimidated by the thickness,  or "gravity" of such book.

When I didn't know how to interpret it, or make sense of it.

But the day came when I was ready for it.

At a time GOD decided.

Only because five months before GOD made me born again, I had made a declaration.

That I was sick of sin, and self.

I needed to change.

I wanted to know ABSOLUTE TRUTH.

I repented of my many sins.

I wanted REAL change in my life.

I was tired of the old.

That seems to be all GOD was waiting for, at least, in my case.

But would I hold the cause?

Could I sustain the desire for change?

Would I see it through?

Who could help me get through the process?

That's why I felt GOD showed up only five months after.

That was the essential "waiting" period.

"Addictions" had "withdrawal" periods.

Were my "addictions" over?

Was I through with the old self?

Seems I had enough determination to do so.

Thereafter, GOD showed up on 6 September 2019, and led me to Bible prophecy right away.

Starting with Zechariah.

Then the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

And of course, SPIRIT imprinted upon my mind that we need to start from the VERY beginning.

Genesis.

And in the first two verses alone, the old self was wiped out.

For these words virtually captivated me:

Genesis 1:1-2

King James Version

1 In the beginning 

God created the heaven and the earth.

2 And the earth was without form, and void; 

and darkness was upon the face of the deep. 

And the Spirit of God moved 

upon the face of the waters.

SPIRIT was RIGHT there!

the "Spirit of God"

He was the ONE I was LOOKING FOR, all along!

That, in essence, was how GOD made me born again.

Mention of His SPIRIT made me acknowledge His POWER.

I finally got to know ABSOLUTE TRUTH.

GOD loved us, and sent His SON.

When the Jews rejected JESUS, and He went back to the Father, sitting at His right hand, giving us the promise of Resurrection, He did not leave us orphaned.

He prayed to the Father for the HOLY SPIRIT.

And now, every TRUE believer is being taught by SPIRIT.

How else can we interpret the Bible?

How else can we know the world's ways?

How else can we know man's ways?

How else can we know the mind of the enemy?

How else can we know the past, present, and future?

How else can we understand GOD, and JESUS?

Again, only through the HOLY SPIRIT.

Throughout my studies -- for over six years now -- SPIRIT led me to the truth, and supporting verses, I had been searching for ALL my life.

You can find my early discoveries here:

Bible DISCOVERY

EDUCATION from SPIRIT

SCRIPTURE proof

GOD's TRUTH

You see, I had been a bookworm all my life.

I lived, and breathed, books and words.

GOD made me "wired" for words.

And now, His SPIRIT wired me for His WORD.

How can you keep a parched child from the LIVING WATER that is CHRIST?

His WORD fed me every single day.

I drew my articles from His WORD.

The veracity of everything was tested through Scripture.

Every news in the world had to conform to what Scripture says.

Never again did I buy, or search other books for ABSOLUTE TRUTH.

They couldn't give it to me anyway.

They had not, and could not.

Only the Bible sufficed.

And that's all the work of the HOLY SPIRIT.

My being born again.

My turning to Scripture.

My understanding of it.

My writing turning better.

My thoughts getting clearer.

My increasing knowledge of JESUS.

My increased love for GOD.

My devotion to His WORD.

That's all, through SPIRIT.

And that's why I would never want to lose that "anointing".

When you've got His SPIRIT, you would never want to stray again.

GOD made me childlike all my life.

That's why it's easy for me to grasp His knowledge.

Because I'm excited to know His truth.

And I'm teachable.

I'm a thirsty child for His TRUTH.

I'm an expectant child for His answers.

I'm a deliriously happy child when I get those answers.

I'm jumping jelly beans at the prospect of sharing those discoveries with you.

My "method" for getting answers, or seeking protection, was simple.

I just pray to GOD as a child would.

"Please help me, GOD!"

"Please show me!"

"Please help me understand!"

I'm not sophisticated.

That is of the world.

I am purposely simple.

Because I am nothing without GOD.

John 15:5

King James Version

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.

He makes everything possible.

Matthew 19:26

King James Version

26 But Jesus beheld them, 

and said unto them, 

With men this is impossible; 

but with God all things are possible.

And one day, I shall know everything.

John 21:25

King James Version

25 And there are also 

many other things which Jesus did, 

the which, if they should be written every one, 

I suppose that even the world itself 

could not contain the books 

that should be written. Amen.

All these initial, preparatory knowledge, the SPIRIT of the LORD gave me, the day He made me born again.

You have got to be born again, to know what born again feels like.

Nothing in this world is more exciting than to be with JESUS.

Nothing is more magnificent than knowing His TRUTH.

To know Him, to love Him, and to be SAVED by Him.

He already set His eye on me many decades ago.

Through a dream where He was, "in place of a tabernacle".

He actually gave me THREE dreams about Him.

And one on the HOLY SPIRIT.

Yes, decades before GOD made me born again.

Of course, SPIRIT showed me all that.

And helped me understand, now that I'm born again.

He was tasked to -- especially for sinners.

JESUS did promise this about SPIRIT:

John 14:26 

King James Version

26 But the Comforter, 

which is the Holy Ghost, 

whom the Father will send in my name, 

he shall teach you all things, 

and bring all things to your remembrance, 

whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 15:26 

King James Version

26 But when the Comforter is come, 

whom I will send unto you from the Father, 

even the Spirit of truth, 

which proceedeth from the Father, 

he shall testify of me:

Pray to know more about JESUS.

GOD's SPIRIT will take care of the rest.

But you can also start by being aware of your sins.

And repenting of it.

And lastly, to sin no more.

But you'll need the HOLY SPIRIT to teach you all that.

In the clearest way only GOD can.

In the simplest way He designed for you to understand.

And in a way that pleases Him, with us conforming to His WILL.

Each our path is HOLINESS.

Being made perfect for the LORD.

And being ready for when JESUS comes.

Acts 3:19

King James Version

19 Repent ye therefore, 

and be converted, 

that your sins may be blotted out, 

when the times of refreshing 

shall come from the presence of the Lord.

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How GOD deals with EVIL

Psalm 37:13-15

King James Version

13 The Lord shall laugh at him: 

for he seeth that his day is coming.

14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, 

and have bent their bow, 

to cast down the poor and needy, 

and to slay such as be of upright conversation.

15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, 

and their bows shall be broken.

We all know what happened to Israel on October 7.

How seven nations have ganged up on her.

How do you think GOD will respond?

Israel's enemies can expect this from the LORD:

Deuteronomy 28:7

King James Version

7 The Lord shall cause thine enemies 

that rise up against thee 

to be smitten before thy face: 

they shall come out against thee one way, 

and flee before thee seven ways.

And if you think unbelieving Jews are spared, witness how an evil spirit dealt with SEVEN exorcists who tried speaking in the name of JESUS:

Acts 19:13-17

King James Version

13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, 

exorcists, 

took upon them to call over them 

which had evil spirits 

the name of the Lord Jesus, 

saying, 

We adjure you by Jesus 

whom Paul preacheth.

14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, 

a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.

15 And the evil spirit answered and said, 

Jesus I know, 

and Paul I know; 

but who are ye?

16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was 

leaped on them, 

and overcame them, 

and prevailed against them, 

so that they fled out of that house 

naked and wounded.

17 And this was known 

to all the Jews and Greeks 

also dwelling at Ephesus; 

and fear fell on them all, 

and the name of the Lord Jesus 

was magnified.

Even evil knows a "fake" when it sees one.

And responds accordingly.

Evil only challenges GOD.

The SOURCE of ALL TRUE POWER.

That's why it persecutes Israel, whom He loves.

Evil is that bold, brash, and brazen.

Wanting a real fight.

Well, he shall have it.

GOD doesn't play "favorites".

If you are in sin, you are in sin.

GOD will deal with that.

In the same manner, His salvation is for all.

Romans 10:13

King James Version

13 For whosoever shall call 

upon the name of the Lord 

shall be saved.

Galatians 3:28-29

King James Version

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, 

there is neither bond nor free, 

there is neither male nor female: 

for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, 

and heirs according to the promise.

So, don't challenge GOD.

We're no match for the LORD.

If you're not born again, don't expect to know GOD's ways.

Take note of the following sets of "7":

The Seven Enemies of Israel in the Promised Land

The SEVEN seals

The SEVEN trumpets

The SEVEN last plagues

The 7 churches

SPIRIT and the 7 churches

The number "7"

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TORNADOES and ELECTIONS

 

Matthew 20:25-27

King James Version

25 But Jesus called them unto him, 

and said, 

Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles 

exercise dominion over them, 

and they that are great 

exercise authority upon them.

26 But it shall not be so among you: 

but whosoever will be great among you, 

let him be your minister;

27 And whosoever will be chief among you, 

let him be your servant:

What do politics have to do with tornadoes?

What do tornadoes have to do with politics?

Surely, I'm off my rocker?

Seeing a connection, where many may not.

Consider these things:

The 5 February 2008 primaries:

"The event began on Super Tuesday, while 24 states in the United States were holding primary elections and caucuses to select the presidential candidates for the upcoming presidential election"

-- Wikipedia

They called it:

"Giga Tuesday", "Mega Giga Tuesday", "Tsunami Tuesday" or even "Super Duper Tuesday"

-- Wikipedia

Then a STRANGE thing happened:

"The 2008 Super Tuesday tornado outbreak[2] was a deadly tornado outbreak which affected the Southern United States and the lower Ohio Valley on February 5 and 6, 2008.

The outbreak generated 87 tornadoes over 15 hours from the afternoon of February 5 until the early morning of February 6.

A total of 57 people were killed across four states and 18 counties, with hundreds of others injured."

-- Wikipedia

Eighty-seven tornadoes hit that VERY same day.

Talking about Super, Giga, Mega Giga, Tsunami, and Super Duper.

And I'm not talking about the primaries.

We really have to watch our words.

What's most unusual is this:

"Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Alabama, and Tennessee were among the affected regions in which primaries were being held."

-- Wikipedia

Another CURIOUS thing was this -- notice the phrase in bold letters:

"To increase importance of their votes, 24 states with over half the delegates to the national conventions moved to change their primary dates to February 5, 2008, creating the largest "Super Tuesday" to date."

-- Wikipedia

That means, February 5 wasn't the original primary date.

I don't know what was, but all that matters for this post is that the date was MOVED to February 5.

The VERY same day the tornado outbreak occurred.

If you don't appreciate these strange connections, then you haven't really worked with SPIRIT.

He gives me ALL the clues, prompts, guidance, and verses.

I'm only able to tell you all these because of SPIRIT.

And we always connect world events with Scripture.

In our two tornado articles* the past days, we've acknowledged the power GOD has over EVERYTHING.

Isaiah 40:21-24

King James Version

21 Have ye not known? 

have ye not heard? 

hath it not been told you from the beginning? 

have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?

22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, 

and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; 

that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, 

and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

23 That bringeth the princes to nothing; 

he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.

24 Yea, they shall not be planted; 

yea, they shall not be sown: 

yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: 

and he shall also blow upon them, 

and they shall wither, 

and the whirlwind shall take them away 

as stubble.

Was GOD displeased about something?

Did it have something to do with the candidates for president?

Did GOD know what those politicians were up to?

Surely, for only GOD knows our hearts:

1 Samuel 16:7

King James Version

7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, 

Look not on his countenance, 

or on the height of his stature; 

because I have refused him: 

for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; 

for man looketh on the outward appearance, 

but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Psalm 14:2

King James Version

2 The Lord looked down from heaven 

upon the children of men, 

to see if there were any that did understand, 

and seek God.

Jeremiah 17:10

King James Version

10 I the Lord search the heart, 

I try the reins, 

even to give every man according to his ways, 

and according to the fruit of his doings.

And you know what Scripture reveals about man?

Romans 3:9-10

King James Version

9 What then? 

are we better than they? 

No, in no wise: 

for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, 

that they are all under sin;

10 As it is written, 

There is none righteous, 

no, not one:

Romans 3:11

King James Version

11 There is none that understandeth, 

there is none that seeketh after God.

Romans 3:12

King James Version

12 They are all gone out of the way, 

they are together become unprofitable; 

there is none that doeth good, 

no, not one.

Romans 3:23

King James Version

23 For all have sinned, 

and come short of the glory of God;

Surely, GOD knows candidates' agendas.

He knows EVERYTHING we have in our heart.

ESPECIALLY when it pertains to His chosen nation.

Unless politicians love GOD, they cannot love others.

Unless they are a true born again, they won't accept His laws.

Unless they're taught by SPIRIT, they can't possibly understand Scripture.

Unless they believe in JESUS, they can't lead perfectly.

We will always fall short.

What of the forthcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election?

"The 2024 United States presidential election will be the 60th quadrennial presidential election, set to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.Voters will elect a president and vice president for a term of four years. Incumbent President Joe Biden, a member of the Democratic Party, is running for re-election.[2] His predecessor Donald Trump, a member of the Republican Party, is running for re-election for a second, non-consecutive term, after losing to him in 2020."

-- Wikipedia

The ONLY thing that caught my eye?

"the 60th quadrennial presidential election"

And all I can say is UH-OH.

The number "60" stands for "PRIDE".

"Keys to Scripture Numerics" says so.

King Solomon's words come to mind:

Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

King James Version

1 The words of the Preacher, 

the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

2 Vanity of vanities, 

saith the Preacher, 

vanity of vanities; 

all is vanity.

Numbers matter to GOD.

He OWNS numbers.

He created it.

I merely connect the dots.

Through SPIRIT.

*TWO tornado articles:

DARKNESS and tornadoes

TORNADOES, HAIL, and WINDS

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