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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The DELIGHTFUL president

 

Psalm 112:1-3

King James Version

112 Praise ye the Lord. 

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, 

that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: 

the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: 

and his righteousness endureth for ever.

I had no idea SPIRIT's other plans for me.

Didn't think "politics" would be part of it.

But He made me observe America.

Whether it was Bible prophecy.

Or even the recent 2024 elections.

He got me to observe her pre-elections.

Starting with writing a 22 July 2024 post:

"The U.S. remains the most powerful nation on earth, at the moment.

Her future president's policies will affect EVERY country in the world.

Probably more than at any other time in history.

Only because nothing in the world makes sense anymore.

It is critical the U.S. elect a worthy president.

A staunch, and GOD-fearing one."

-- "On U.S. politics"

That was also the first time I mentioned the name, "Trump", as well as observing how the Biden administration had greatly failed America:

What have I observed since Trump stepped down in 2020?

Some "controlled demolition", owing to strange policies.

Did America get her "GOD-fearing" president?

She sure did!

Through an incident that made Trump acknowledge GOD.

He "zinged" his ear, so he would "hear".

Actually, it was a gunman who did.

But GOD "allowed" it to happen at a rally.

(Only GOD has power over our lives.)

Making sure Trump was spared.

He had a "plan", for the "man".

In the chaos, Trump momentarily ducked for cover.

But his "political" instincts knew he must get up.

(Even eliciting Putin's "admiration" -- "That's a man!")

A reporter overheard Trump asking where his shoes were.

("A decent president must not be without shoes" -- that's our take on it.)

And right away, he stood up, shaking his right fist in the air.

All the while saying, "Fight, fight, fight!"

That became an iconic moment.

We've written about Trump's policies, and exploits.

For this article, we'll share some of his hilarities.

For Trump is "entertaining"; not "theatrical".

He's got a masculine, no-nonsense form of humor.

The first time I heard him say B.S. at a rally, it didn't come off offensive at all.

Even the crowd laughed at how he said it.

Though, of course, a pastor told him to go easy on "cussing".

He's also a great story-teller.

The crowd roars at his stories.

He's won our hearts.

Days ago, he was at a rally in Las Vegas.

Only Trump would have a "rally", after people have already voted for him.

But that's his way of thanking the people, and connecting with them.

He mentioned something about "taxmen" (IRS agents) carrying guns.

(Biden allowed them to.)

Trump suggested a new job for Biden's henchmen.

Post them at the borders.

You can imagine the crowd's reaction.

To this moment, I haven't stopped laughing.

If you know anything about Trump, he's got some nifty ideas.

People, and nations, warm up to it.

Now, they're following his example.

Borders are being "secured".

Unsavory aliens are being sent "home".

Weak and uncaring leaders are being called out.

People are beginning to find their voice.

And all because Trump started it first.

That's the influence GOD set him for.

He has no qualms about shocking the elite at Davos.

He fearlessly declared his American policies, and programs.

Before you know it, the world's top bankers were mulling upon it.

He got them thinking.

The WEF is so dull, while he's so spirited.

Admit it, or not, they like "picking" on his brain.

He's got a businessman's brain.

And now, a wiser political one.

Most of all, he's got GOD.

Belligerent Bass, mayor of California, had the nerve to argue with him.

He also reminded her he was a "builder".

He set her right with his practical policies on letting the homeowners clean up their homes, as they wanted to.

They couldn't wait for her administration to do so.

Yes, in a week, she said.

Nope, in 24 hours, he said.

People clapped.

One official spoke of what California needed.

He butted in with one word -- "Water."

He stated the obvious.

Even the officials had to laugh.

He made sure CA officials looked into the state's water, the people's insurance, and fire prevention measures.

After his visits to hurricane-torn Asheville, North Carolina, fire-razed California, he went to his rally at Las Vegas.

What happens in 'Vegas, didn't stay in 'Vegas.

His speeches rolled all over the world.

'Vegas loves him, and he loves 'Vegas.

Trump is a sports "buff".

He was with Dana White, Universal Fighting Championship (UFC) head, at the 'Vegas rally.

He is grateful to Trump, for having supported him, when no one would.

I was waiting for Trump to roll the dice, or something.

I wondered if a "sitting" president could do that.

He did, briefly, and I think he won also.

But Trump has always been smart.

As he said before, he doesn't "gamble".

He "owns the casino", and unapologetic about it.

(I think he was talking about his Atlantic City casino then.)

He conserves his energy for more important things.

Leading America, for one.

He's bold, brazen, and true.

And his honesty is refreshing.

I've "known" Trump decades ago, from reading his books.

It's safe to say, I've known his will, ways, words, and wisdom 30 years already.

Even I'm amazed that it's been that long, duh.

And all I did was read his "funny" books.

GOD "reserved" this time for me to study Trump further.

He sought the Reform Party 2000 nomination, but backed out after three months.

I've also read the book he "wrote", regarding that experience:

"The America We Deserve"

"The book lists and details a set of policy proposals Trump intended to implement should he ever become president."

Some books had co-writers in it.

That book was "ghostwritten", with Trump.

Nevertheless, the words are still very much "Trump".

The tone is his, in his bold, and yet conversational, way.

Trump has always got that "chutzpah" in him.

This much I know --

GOD appointed him to be president.

Because America was fooled, failing, and foolish.

Deceived, Democratic-ized, DEI-ized, and "dying".

They voted the wrong party.

Now, they got their heads on right.

They voted the GOD-appointed party.

The one that doesn't like the left, the woke, and DEI.

Things can only go wrong if Trump gets "all proud, and forgetful".

As in a boxing ring, he's been hit too many times.

And still came out standing, and fighting.

GOD made sure he's made of strong, Scottish stuff.

He's got plans for this funny one.

Trump jokingly asks Mike Johnson, if he can run for president another round.

I didn't hear what the secretary of state muttered.

But I learned that Johnson didn't think much of him once:

"I am afraid he would break more things than he fixes. He is a hot head by nature, and that is a dangerous trait to have in a Commander in Chief...I just don't think he has the demeanor to be President."

-- Wikipedia

You see, that's the thing about Trump.

He doesn't mind challenges.

He doesn't care what people think of him.

Former critics are all praises for him now.

Johnson, Vance, and Rubio, are part of his team now.

These three will make good presidents, one day, GOD-willing.

For now, they're being mentored by GOD's appointed president.

Trump is not selfish with power.

Sure, he enjoys the perks, the power, and the prestige.

But he loves delegating to young, smart people.

He loves listening to their ideas.

He's not "tyrannical", as the left media paints him.

He wants to be known as "peacemaker", and "unifier".

And yes, he's also a "firer".

The day Trump doesn't want politics anymore, he can be a stand-up comic.

He's got the wit, the words, the wisdom, the timing.

He's just being himself, and people laugh.

I laugh almost every time I hear him talk.

I was laughing last night at bed time.

Telling myself I'll write this article.

He'll never run out of things to do.

His critics, 95% of old media, pull him down to this day.

But some, occasionally, ride his wagon, curious.

They need the "ratings".

Trump's "hot" material these days.

And oftentimes, their finicky feathers get singed.

Not the same feather, that's why.

He wants his citizens protected, at all costs.

That's America's president!

That's why GOD gave him the job.

Because he endured the "jabs".

Refused the "jab".

And gave the "jobs".

He doesn't like that "jab" nonsense.

He took away Fauci's security detail lately.

He also reinstated American soldiers who lost their jobs.

All because they refused the jab.

He also gave them back their "back pay".

That's "the Trump way".

Always a way, through problems.

And having real connection with people.

America feels his love.

There will be no more "purple" hair in the military.

No more "purple" rain.

"Purple" hearts"?

SURE!

He's not perfect.

He's got many "sins", as we all do.

But GOD chose him, for this PERFECT moment.

Of leading the nation, once in GREAT danger of "judgment".

That much I knew as far back as 2019.

America's back on track!

Like Trump, she's been given another chance to do better.

And may she continue this course.

Of honoring the LORD first.

And being grateful for everything.

Especially being gifted with a warrior president.

Now, if only America would be born again.

They have no idea what JESUS could do.

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PERPETUAL note-taker

 

Deuteronomy 8:3

King James Version

3 And he humbled thee, 

and suffered thee to hunger, 

and fed thee with manna, 

which thou knewest not, 

neither did thy fathers know; 

that he might make thee know 

that man doth not live by bread only, 

but by every word that proceedeth 

out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live.

Perhaps, I was born with a pen in hand.

Always taking down notes.

Always writing something.

Always jotting down ideas.

Often class secretary in high school.

Often assisting my father to write down stuff.

Often supplying the word, or words, people look for.

Having a perpetual love for words.

Delighting in word play.

Knowing many books reside in my heart.

Not knowing how, or when, that would occur.

Until one day, GOD made me born again.

And everything finally made sense.

I was little scribe to the LORD.

I took down notes.

The day He led me to the Bible.

Some 636 moons ago.

Notebooks, index cards were filled with verses that called to me.

Even scraps of paper, such as back of receipts, were not spared.

You can see proof from the photo above.

I could not write fast enough, for the volume of material.

Scripture was so rich in GOD's TRUTH!

I marvel at how people can claim to have read the Bible.

At least THREE times.

The whole Bible?

Wow.

I'm still a work in progress.

SPIRIT takes me where He will, each day.

He inspires, guides, explains, gives clues.

And lets me piece it all together.

Possibly delighting in my devotion.

How can anyone not delight in the WORD of GOD?

It's PURE love, truth, mercy, glory, and wisdom from GOD!

It's the most exciting story that happened, is happening, and will still happen.

I know EXACTLY what apostle John meant when he said:

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.

I doubt I'd be able to read the Bible, in full, THREE times.

Only because EVERY word speaks to me.

The King James Version has 783,137 words.

I linger, with EVERY word.

EVERY word speaks volumes.

EVERY word becomes another clue.

EVERY word opens an idea, for writing.

EVERY article leads to another.

EVERY blog leads to another.

Now, we have over a hundred blogs.

I may need several lifetimes to read the Bible, in full.

Of course, I'm exaggerating.

I only have this lifetime.

Hebrews 9:27

King James Version

27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, 

but after this the judgment:

Perhaps, my LORD will forgive my inability to read the Bible, from cover to cover, in one sitting.

So, I marvel at anyone who can do that.

I need SPIRIT to explain everything to me.

To find the true meaning of each word.

To remain true to GOD's WORD.

To know EXACTLY what JESUS means.

To get things right, EXACTLY as GOD commands.

Bear note that there are many Bible versions.

GOD led me to the King James Version.

The Old English style became easy for me to understand.

Strange, but true.

I haven't veered since.

Turned out, many abide by KJV.

And all I do is follow SPIRIT.

Wherever He takes me.

This is His nature, after all:

John 3:8

King James Version

8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, 

and thou hearest the sound thereof, 

but canst not tell whence it cometh, 

and whither it goeth: 

so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Note-taking is a compulsion.

A delight.

A desire.

A discipline.

An offering, back to GOD.

A reflection of my complete attention.

Undivided.

Undistracted.

Unimpeded.

I am GOD's little child.

Forever with pen in hand.

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HUNGER for TRUTH

 

Philippians 4:8

King James Version

8 Finally, brethren, 

whatsoever things are true, 

whatsoever things are honest, 

whatsoever things are just, 

whatsoever things are pure, 

whatsoever things are lovely, 

whatsoever things are of good report; 

if there be any virtue, 

and if there be any praise, 

think on these things.

What makes SPIRIT show up?

Giving us the gift of knowledge?

Gracing us with His presence?

Teaching us JESUS' ways?

Here's what I found:

Have a HUNGER for TRUTH.

Pay ATTENTION to EVERYTHING.

Know WHO to ask.

If you're childlike, you'll pay attention to everything.

If you're jaded, you don't want to be bothered by anything.

Well, I've always been childlike.

Eager to learn.

Curious about most things.

Asking so many questions.

Bugging GOD all the time.

What was ABSOLUTE truth?

Doing TONS of research.

Reading TONS of books.

Learning from TONS of jobs.

Making TONS of mistakes.

I was such a sponge for learning.

Filing away things in my mind.

Knowing one day, the pieces will fit.

That day came when GOD made me born again in 2019.

He took everything to the highest form of learning.

Learning became focused on JESUS alone.

SPIRIT teaches me all I need to know.

Always, through Scripture.

From prayers, waiting, listening, taking notes, sharing with you.

Pretty soon, TONS of blogs were created.

Which keep growing every few days.

Night and day is devoted to GOD alone.

In His WORD, I delight in.

In His LAWS, I obey.

In His SCRIPTURE, I live.

Reminding me of King David's psalm:

Psalm 119:97-106

King James Version

97 O how love I thy law! 

it is my meditation all the day.

98 Thou through thy commandments 

hast made me wiser than mine enemies: 

for they are ever with me.

99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: 

for thy testimonies are my meditation.

100 I understand more than the ancients, 

because I keep thy precepts.

101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, 

that I might keep thy word.

102 I have not departed from thy judgments: 

for thou hast taught me.

103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! 

yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: 

therefore I hate every false way.

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 

and a light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, 

and I will perform it, 

that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

GOD, Who loves us, teaches us, and warns us.

We must be ready for the Rapture.

You would not want to be in the Tribulation.

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