Beauty & The Gospel ISSUE NO 6 VOL 5

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Beauty & The Gospel

WHAT ARE YOU CHASING ''If or when you reach what you are chasing what do you find?''

CASUAL CHURCH ''Some women give more thought to their makeup, and men to the game after service.''

EXTEND GRACE TO YOUR FAMILY ''People always remember how you make them feel not just what you do or say to them.''

0UR VISION Romans 15:20(TPT) It is my honor and constant passion to be a pioneer who preaches where no one has ever even heard of the Anointed One, instead of building upon someone else’s foundation.

OUR MISSION 1 Corinthians 1:17 (MSG) God didn’t send me out to collect a following for myself, but to preach the Message of what He has done, collecting a following for Him. And He didn’t send me to do it with a lot of fancy rhetoric of my own, lest the powerful action at the center— Christ on the Cross—be trivialized into mere words.

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declarations e u g n o t e h t f o Power PROVERBS 18:21 My Jesus is doing something that I will not believe when I hear about it May my enemies who send Balaam to come and curse me instead declare blessings over my life I shall walk like KING JESUS in this world and take every place I step with AUTHORITY My life shall draw man to the feet of JESUS My promotion doesn't lie in the hands of man but of my FATHER, KING JESUS This is the year I shall manifest as the daughter/son of the LIVING GOD I've stepped in the season of open doors unlocked by King Jesus with the KEY OF DAVID that has also locked old ones.

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Beauty & The Gospel

CONTENTS HEAVEN & HELL IS REAL Real out of body experiences by : Prophet Aston Mbaya SERVING OTHERS ''If you want to experience more, begin to serve, and you will feel alive and become more passionate'' RESIST SATANIC TRICKS AGAINST YOUR SOUL ''One of his tricks is prayerlessness.

Watch out and resist every trick he uses to take away your prayer life from you'' THE BLOOD OF JESUS GUARANTEES PERFECT ASSURANCE ''the blood of Yeshua speaks louder than the blood of Abel'' IS THE LORD IN IT? '' It's not lip service or going to church or professing to be a Christian''

'' Many people’s souls are captured because of the churches they attend. That is why many people do not see the hand of God because they are bound when they go to pray.''

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EDITOR'S NOTE 19 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.

20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Luke 10:19-20

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This Editor's note is from Tsakani , a slave of Jesus Christ. I greet you in the MIGHTY NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Imagine being told the first verse about being given power to tread on scorpions and serpents and over ALL the power of the enemy. I can imagine how excited and relieved the disciples were, knowing they wouldn't do anything with their intellect but POWER FROM THE LIVIVNG GOD! Then being told to: not rejoice that the spirits are subject to you but rather invest the joy in knowing that your name is written in the book of life!

How many of us are really concerned about our names being in the book of life and remaining there. We see today there being commotion and false teachers and prophets in the church because this powerful statement by Daddy Jesus has been ignored . In fact people would rather have power to do all these miracles, be known and worshipped than actually be concerned about their place in eternity.

Some have built their lives here on earth forgetting that no one is permanent here. We are all passing by and after passing by, then comes serious judgement.

15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

As much as anointing is important for this present life, having our names written and remaining in the book of life is much more important. I pray you will be encouraged to shift the focus from earth to heaven.

Oh what a time it is to be alive. It's not by chance BUT GRACE that you're reading this END TIME MAGAZINE. You're welcome to become a monthly subscriber so you don't miss out on anything. The LORD JESUS IS DOING WONDERS THROUGH THIS MAGAZINE! Do message or call us on 079 4057 641 to SUBSCRIBE, also check our merchandise.

None the less, may the grace of the Lord JESUS CHRIST and the ever sweet fellowship of the HOLY SPIRIT be with you. Be a blessing and stay blessed !

ARE YOU SAVED? Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3v 3.

I haven't come across anybody that said: "I don't want to go to Heaven". Well, just like every destination there is a designated way. To enter the Kingdom of GOD , meaning you & I , The Royal Family, Presidents , Trillionaires, MUST BE BORN AGAIN. Not educated, wealthy or connected, BUT BE BORN AGAIN!

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Firstly, being born again is not lip service but the spiritual state(heart) which starts by an individual having a repentant heart towards the LORD JESUS and confessing Romans 10 v 9-10 KJV. Inviting the presence of the Holy Spirit , Whom shall then help you to live a righteous and holy life. If you've done so or would love more information.

Please email me at : beautyandthegospel@gmail.com

devotions

The Glory of the Latter Temple by: Dr André and Jenny Roebert Haggai 2:8-9 (NLT): "The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies. The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the Lord of Heaven's Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the Lord of Heaven's Armies, have spoken!"

A remnant of the Israelites had returned to Jerusalem following captivity. While there, Haggai spoke to them about prioritising building the Lord's house before building their own. With repentant, obedient hearts, they heeded the call.

However, their hopeful expectations were shattered when they realized the rebuilt temple was nothing compared to the glorious one King Solomon had originally built, generations before. Haggai encouraged the disappointed people, reminding them of God's promise. The future glory of the temple would be unmatched by any other before it. He was alluding to the prophecies of the Messiah. Jesus Christ, the light of the world would come as the expression of the glory of God. John 1:14 says, "And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honour, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from His Father, full of grace (favour, loving-kindness) and truth."

And now we live in the reality of that prophecy - we have become the temple of the Holy Spirit Who lives in us! We are the temple not made of human hands, and we posses this precious treasure, the glory of His Presence, in our earthen vessels of flesh. Take time to become more aware of Who you carry within you today - as you turn your affection towards Him - you're guaranteed to experience the tangible Presence of His glory within you.

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THE 351 CHAMBERS OF HELL & THE 47,000 CITIES OF HEAVEN

HEAVEN & HELL TESTIMONY

SOURCE: HTTPS://SAVIOUR4EVER.WORDPRE SS.COM/|| REVEALED TO : PROPHET ASTON ADAM MBAYA

Transcribed and compiled by Joshua Chong Thanks to Peniel Ngonde who translated the French sermons of Prophet Aston Adam Mbaya to English and posting his videos on YouTube.

CHAPTER 8 CHAMBERS OF DIVORCED AND REMARRIED PEOPLE

"I WANT PEOPLE THAT ARE ENJOYING LIFE TO KNOW THAT HELL IS REAL AND IT EXISTS AND THAT AFTER DEATH THERE IS

Continuation from previous issue..

Let us be careful. When people are attending the wedding party of a remarriage, they are placing themselves under condemnation. Brother, if you are divorced and you have remarried, you are living in fornication.

Act 17:30-31 Truly, then, God overlooking the times of ignorance, now He strictly commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 because He has appointed a day in which He is going to judge the world in righteousness by a Man whom He appointed, having given proof to all by raising Him from the dead. The Lord is against remarriage.

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ANOTHER LIFE AWAITING HUMANITY, WHICH IS EITHER THE ABODE OF THE DEAD, WHICH IS PERDITION OR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.”

The Lord said, ''The devil has chosen the established authority to influence men. He is using the political government and laws of the country to impose his system in order to capture the souls of men. But the Scripture is the way.” I want to tell God’s children that this year 2020 is the year of sanctification, righteousness, and holiness. Matthew 5:31-32 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Mark 10:2-12 2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 “What did Moses command you?” he replied. 4 They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.” 5 “It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. 6 “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ 7 ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, 8 and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” 10 When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. 11 He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. 12 And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” Luke 16:18 18 “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery and the man who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:39 39 A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives.

But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord.

Ephesians 5:33 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Matthew 19:6-9 6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” 7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man gives his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”

8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. 9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” Romans 7:232 For example, by law, a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law that binds her to him.

3 So then, if she has sexual relations with another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is released from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

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HEAVEN & HELL TESTIMONY

Deuteronomy 22:19 19 They shall fine him a hundred shekels of silver and give them to the young woman’s father, because this man has given an Israelite virgin a bad name. She shall continue to be his wife; he must not divorce her as long as he lives.

Jeremiah 3:1 1 “If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him and marries another man, should he return to her again?

Would not the land be completely defiled? But you have lived as a prostitute with many lovers— would you now return to Me?” declares the LORD. Malachi 2:16 16 “The man who hates and divorces his wife,” says the LORD, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,” says the LORD Almighty.

So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.

1 Corinthians 7:11-13 11 But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. 12 To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.

Jeremiah 3:8 8 I gave faithless Israel her certificate of divorce and sent her away because of all her adulteries. Yet I saw that her unfaithful sister Judah had no fear; she also went out and committed adultery.

Isaiah 50:1 1 This is what the LORD says: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce with which I sent her away? Or to which of my creditors did I sell you? Because of your sins, you were sold; because of your transgressions, your mother was sent away.

Deuteronomy 24:1-41 If a man marries a woman who becomes displeasing to him because he finds something indecent about her, and he writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, 2 and if after she leaves his house she becomes the wife of another man, 3 and her second husband dislikes her and writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, or if he dies, 4 then her first husband, who divorced her, is not allowed to marry her again after she has been defiled.

That would be detestable in the eyes of the LORD. Do not bring sin upon the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.

Hebrews 13:4 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.

HEAVEN & HELL TESTIMONY

CHAPTER 9 FALSE CHURCHES AND OCCULTIC GOSPEL SINGER IN HELL They were boasting and saying, “We are good children, FALSE CHURCHES I was moving in the city when I saw the first church. I said in my heart, “I must get into this church so that they can pray for me.” When I got into this church, I saw people sitting on the ground. They had chains on their hands. They were many groups seated in circles around with flags of different countries. I saw that these people were guarded by soldiers that were four meters tall.

These soldiers were holding javelins and they were coldblooded. They were keeping these souls. I tried to talk to these souls that were in bondage. I saw that they were crying.

Quickly I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Not all churches are good. Not all churches are churches of God. There are people that are bound in chains because of the churches that they attend. Many people’s souls are captured because of the churches they attend. That is why many people do not see the hand of God because they are bound when they go to pray.

They will always wonder and they will cry. If you stay in this church, you will be captured like these souls that you see in bondage.” Then the Lord took me to Hell. The place was really dark and the sand was red. It was a huge place. I could not understand this place because it does not exist on Earth.

we should never be here.” These believers could not accept that they fell into Hell. They spent years of their lives going to church and serving the Lord. However, I saw that flying demons that were moving in this place were mocking and laughing at them. I saw our singer Brother Charles saying to the Angel of Death, Nikkel, “I will not accept this. I have served the Lord and I sang for Him for many years. It is impossible. I cannot be here.

I must leave this place.” The demon that was laughing at him replied and said to him, “If you had really served God, you would not fall into this place. The people that are falling here are people that have failed to obey God. They followed the example of our master by refusing the way of their Creator and God. These are the people who come here.”

As Brother Charles had protested, his life was projected on the screen. I watched the life review of Brother Charles and I saw the secret and evil deeds he committed that brought him to Hell. I cannot say openly the sin that brought him to Hell. However, the journalist is insisting that I should be talking about the evil deeds that led Brother Charles to Hell. Beloved, the Bible says you shall not worship other gods but the Lord.

Souls that fell in this place were saying, “What is this world? This place is not Earth and it does not exist.” Jesus said, “The sand is red in this place because of the fire burning underneath.” Then I saw huge crowds in a long queue. I saw these people were silent.

Brother Charles was the leading Christian singer in our country. Yet, when I was watching the movie of his life,

These people died in the four corners of the Earth. They

resorting to occultism to become famous.

were of all races and all countries and they were supposed to watch a review of their lives and their actions so that they would be sent to various chambers of Hell. I saw people who had faces of dogs and bodies of humans. They were demons that were guarding these queues.

GOSPEL SINGER IN HELL I was watching this queue when I noticed the Gospel singer who was wandering the Earth. He was in the queue where people were watching the reviews of their lives. When his turn arrived, he stood before the throne of the Angel of Death, Nikkel.

I saw a scene at the beginning of his career when he was about to start his musical career. He went to consult a mystic in order to be famous and to excel in the industry. It was a shock to see a Gospel artist

Brother Charles was successful in his career and people liked him a lot. No one in the evangelical population could imagine that he had resorted to occultism to have success. Brother, this is terrible. We have here a case of a servant of God that has resorted to mysticism to have success. et the Lord is more than willing to give His servant the anointing to excel and to make him succeed.

Everything you are looking in this life, the Lord can give it to you. The Bible says elevation comes from the Lord.

“For not from the east nor from the west nor from the

I saw Brother Charles complaining and saying, “No, I should not be here.” He said, “I am a servant of God, I have served the Lord all these years, I should not be here.” Brother Charles was really putting up a protest. I saw that God’s children who were in this queue before the Angel of Death, behaved like they should not be there.

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south come promotion and lifting up. But God is the Judge! He puts down one and lifts up another.” (Psalm 75:6–7, AMP) .

What is grave and dangerous is that all the success that Brother Charles had in the world came from the enemy.

HEAVEN & HELL TESTIMONY

God’s children have his albums. God’s children still hear his songs since he was really intense. By listening to his songs, they are inviting demons. Since Brother Charles was popular, many sisters sought his help in their careers.

Actually, I watched on the screen, scenes of Brother Charles sleeping with singers and married women who sought breakthroughs in their careers too.

Brother Charles used his popularity to profit from sisters. He was secretly living a lifestyle of adultery.

Many female singers of Congo slept with Brother Charles as they were seeking elevation.

As the life of Brother Charles was being projected on the screen, I saw a scene where he had sexual intercourse with one of his relatives. This was incest, which is a sin before the Lord.

In his life review, I saw that Brother Charles, who was popular in the country was going out with women who were already married. He used his popularity for sex.

If you have sex with a member of your family, you are committing incest. You must understand that you will not escape God’s judgment.

Brother Charles watched the movie of his life, how he slept with his relative and how he was sleeping with married women and how he resorted to occultism to have success in his career.

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When he had finished watching the movie of his life, he was in tears. He could no longer protest and complain for the testament of existence had recorded everything he ever did. And everything was projected on the screen.

I saw that Brother Charles was still in denial. He was overwhelmed and he could not accept what was happening. As a result, the Angel of Death, Nikkel ordered the demons to open something that looked like a container and I saw wild black lizards coming out in great numbers. These lizards were ordered by the Angel of Death to bite him. I saw countless lizards rushing to him and they began to bite him and devour him. He was crying and repenting, but it was too late.

Afterward, he was cast into the Abyss.

When he was cast into Hell, the Lord said, “Let’s follow him so that we can see.” When the gates of Hell opened, I noticed that this was an ancient gate. And when we entered this ancient gate, I saw that we were descending. In fact, Hell has many levels. As we were descending I saw that we were landing in a huge, massive volcano and lava where souls of men were falling. This extended sea of lava and volcano was the reception of Hell, where souls were supposed to land and be taken to their respective chambers.

TO BE CONTINUED....

CONTRIBUTOR

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

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ANGUS & JILL BUCHAN Jill and I found Jesus as our personal Lord and Saviour on the 18th of February 1979, just two years after settling in Greytown, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa. Originally from Zambia, we bought a piece of land on which we planned to farm crops and livestock. We had very little to start with but even as brand new Christians, we were content with our farm, which we later called SHALOM. “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And then they realised that they had been with Jesus.”

Acts 4:13 They only knew the theory but not the practical. For There is no substitute for being with the Lord. You can go to Bible College and learn to quote the Bible off by heart, but that won’t make any difference - even a parrot can do that. What caused the religious leaders of Israel to marvel at the apostles? It was their boldness. They realised that

example, they could not start the tractor. The students were waiting for him to start it but he didn’t realise there's a safety device and until you put the tractor into neutral, you can’t start the engine. We need to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

these men had actually been with Jesus. You see, you can learn all the theory but that means nothing, action always speaks louder than words. The chief priests and the Elders of the church could not heal the lame man sitting at the Gate Beautiful outside the temple, but Peter and John did.

They did it in faith and in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. That is what caused the leaders of Israel to marvel.

One of my favourite scriptures in the Bible is Colossians 1:27 which says it is Christ in us, the hope of glory. It is not us - It is Christ in us. You and I need to spend more time in the presence of the Lord, not running to and fro, all over the place, trying to get counsel from people. When I was a young farmer, I would see an expert come from the university to tell the farmers how to do certain things.

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Jesus bless you Angus and Jill Buchan

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THE BLOOD OF JESUS GUARANTEES PERFECT ASSURANCE SHEPHERD HILL COMMUNITY

Greetings brethren may the presence of God watch over you always..

His provision for the children of Israel, is His provision for us today, but now, it's the Blood of JESUS and not

"And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the

the blood of an animals. As they couldn't be safer anywhere than under that blood; we have a surer covering today under the Blood of JESUS.

houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you......" Exodus .12:13.

The children of Israel didn't know what was coming, but it didn't matter so long as they knew God's provision for safety; and no evil can defy God's defence.

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And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb......"

Revelation.12:11.

Prophet Zechariah called the blood, the stronghold we

You should never think that God is asleep over that

must turn to Zechariah.9:11-12. David's destiny was preserved from the wickedness of evil men by his

situation in your life. He always makes provision for all times and especially times of uncertainties.

choice to always stay in the stronghold- 1Samuel.23:29.

REMINDER If David's stronghold was a sure covering for him, how much surer stronghold would the covering of the Blood of JESUS provide!

In Joshua chapter 2, before Joshua and his men attacked Jericho, he sent two Spies to Jericho where only a harlot by name of Rahab could hide the men in her roof so the king won't kill them. In return for her kindness, the Spies told her to bring her entire household into that house and tie a scarlet rope to the window, so that when they returned to destroy Jericho, Rahab and her household would be recognised and spared.

The scarlet speaks of redemption and Ephesians.1:7 says, we have redemption through the blood of Jesus. Therefore, as long as anything that is out to destroy the world, sees this scarlet thread* called the Blood of JESUS on you, that evil thing will pass over you. Hallelujah..

You cannot be closer to GOD than the Blood of JESUS brings you- Ephesians.2:13, you cannot be purer than His blood makes you- 1John.1:9, and you cannot be more justified in God's eyes than the blood of His Son declares youRomans.5:9. All these benefits should give you the confidence to trust in the covering that the Blood of JESUS provides.

God's word says the Blood of JESUS speaks better things over your life (Hebrews.12:24) and so, under the covering of this blood, evil is not allowed. Only what the Blood of JESUS speaks over you is permitted to happen in your life.

Hallelujah!

Recently, we have heard of the stronghold of great personalities invaded, the rich destroyed and the strong and mighty stranded. That means, men all over, are still searching for a sure covering. If this covering I am talking about today has worked for people in the Bible times and GOD calls it the token of an everlasting covenant (Hebrews.13:20), then the same blood still provides a sure covering from all evil harassment of the wicked today. But to enjoy the covering of the Blood of JESUS, you must have a relationship with JESUS Christ. Making JESUS your Lord and Saviour and confessing same, brings you into a relationship with Him (Romans.10:9), and His Blood will not only be for your covering but also your winning weapon Revelation.12:11.

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The Blood of Jesus speaks louder than the blood of Abel!

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Dear friend, for Rahab and her household to be spared, she needed to display the scarlet rope. As you constantly plead the Blood of JESUS over your life and all you have, you are displaying the scarlet rope for exemption from all evil.

Never ever plead the Blood of JESUS in fear, plead the blood like you believe and know that it is more powerful than any force that's up against you. Like Rahab displayed the scarlet rope without doubting its efficacy on account of her own imperfection, plead the Blood of JESUS like you know that GOD holds nothing against you.

Dear friend I encourage you to now place your hand on your head and say: I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER MYSELF AND ALL THAT'S MINE IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME! Do this as often as you can.

I see you exempt from all hardship, sickness, disease, sin and every evil thing in Jesus mighty name.

I declare a testimony-filled experience over you in Jesus Christ name .

Shepherd Hill Community

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FROM THE HOLINESS REVIVAL MOVEMENT WORLDWIDE DESK

RESIST SATANIC TRICKS AGAINST YOUR SOUL TEXT: MATTHEW 15:18-20 (18) But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

(19) For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: (20) These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.

KEY VERSE: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communication corrupts good manners.

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Pastor Paul Rika International Director of Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide ​ "HOREMOW is like a large body of water coming with great force washing away all debris, shedding dead weight, and riding off all impurities from among the churches today. The great force carries along the genuine children of God from all over the world and from all denominations and nationalities onto the narrow way to be rapture ready and to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This is the last move of God on earth, and, Holiness Revival Movement is the Last Ark of our generation. Some say, "Is this the only place people can worship?" Indeed, such a drastic measure would perplex the world. But, Jesus said, "My children know my voice..."

" Watch out and resist every trick he uses to take away your payer life from you. ''.

Satan has enjoyed the beauty of Heaven but was cast out due to sin. He does not want anyone to go there. He uses many tricks to defile people on the way to Heaven and drag them to hell. One of his tricks is prayerlessness.

Watch out and resist every trick he uses to take away your prayer life from you. The pleasure of sleep, handsets, school duty, business activities, playing or watching games, engaging in long discussion are sure means to weaken your prayer life. If while others are praying you refuse to join, you are at risk of the devil’s attacks. Another trick of satan is to give you evil counselors when you are faced with challenges in decision-making.

Satan brought Jonadab to Amnon when he felt a great temptation to sleep with his sister Tamar. Jonadab’s evil advice made Amnon commit incest with Tamar. Resist evil counsels against your relatives, neighbors or friends. Do not seek success without study, or to make millions in an unjust way. Be careful. Evil association is another trick of satan. Our key verse says “Be not deceived: evil communication corrupts good manners”. Be careful what that person is discussing with you. If the discussion is corrupt, rebuke him or her so that you do not join him or her to go to hell fire.

Resist every thought satan is bringing to you for fornication, adultery, to kill somebody, to revenge or to hate somebody. Don’t give in to it because it will damn your soul. Watch against disobedience to your parents.

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The Scripture says obedience to parent is with blessings. It will prolong your life. Never agree to live a disobedient life. Lying tongue, lips and mouth is a common trick of satan. Pray purposefully that you will not tell lies. Beware of fear and timidity.

Watch against disobedience to God. Even satan fears God. Never rebel against God. Cain disobeyed God and became a fugitive and vagabond.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Ask God to help you overcome the tricks of the devil.

exposing the lies of the enemy to the church

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What Happened to Christian Reverence?

The day began bright with hope and promise. This day was the nearest to Eden man had been since the fall: the dwelling place of God was again with man.

The tabernacle stood within Israel’s camp, and now Yahweh was set to appoint his priests. Israel gathered in breathless expectation as Moses publicly ordained Aaron and his four sons — Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar —to serve as priests of the Most High God. In that first appointment to holy service, blood was spilled, animals fell slain, anointing oil was poured, special garments were bestowed a covenantal meal was consumed.

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The proceedings kept in careful step with the drumbeat “as the Lord commanded” (Leviticus 8:4, 9, 13, 17, 21, 29, 36). So far, so good.

The first worship service in the tabernacle then commenced immediately after the ordination.

Turning to the people, Aaron and his four sons offered sacrifices for themselves and for the people, and he blessed them. The Lord added his “so far, so good” by providing the grand finale: The glory of the Lord appeared to all the people. And fire came out from before the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the pieces of fat on

the altar, and when all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.

(Leviticus 9:23–24).

The Lord approved the ordination and showed his pleasure at their worship.

But the weather soon changed.

Wailing in the Camp Imagine the scenario. As you sit by your tent with your family later that day, you begin to hear what sounds like loud cries heading your way. You hear shrieks and screams. As the crowd comes closer, you wonder: What could possibly bring such sorrow on a day like this?

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Is that Mishael and Elzaphan from Aaron’s family? Why is their walk belabored? What is that they’re

Whatever the list of crimes, we know that Nadab and Abihu offered “unauthorized fire before Yahweh,

And I ask this not to the bizarre outliers given to almost unbelievable forms of irreverence, like spraying the

carrying between them? The smell of burnt flesh begins to fill the air — a

which he had not commanded them” (Leviticus 10:1). Which the Lord had

congregation with water guns, drivethru “means of grace,” and dance

bull?

not commanded them. The sevenfold refrain of “as the Lord commanded” came to a fatal halt. They went forth of their own initiative to draw near to God as they saw fit.

contests in the worship service. I ask this to the normal, seemingly respectable -attender, flippantly going through the motions: Do you approach the Lord with fear and

Then you see it, the motionless heap they carry slowly through the camp and out to where the scraps of sacrifices go: the garb that so recently dazzled in the sunlight — the coverings, the sashes, the hats of a priest. It cannot be! Nadab? And Abihu too?

These — no, not these.

And the retribution was swift, and nothing less than just. They took liberties as they gripped their censers of incense, “and fire came out from before the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord” (Leviticus 10:2).

These just celebrated this morning —

In light of Nabad and Abihu, it stands to reason that, for thousands who gather every Sunday, the safest place for them to be would be absent.

ordained of God; these, the eldest sons of Aaron, next in line to lead us; these, who went up by name to sit with the elders and see the very face of God upon the mountain (Exodus

Worship Is Not Safe With many today, it appears, worship of the Almighty is slight and carefree.

Some women give more thought to

How would our worship services change if the Nadabs and Abihus of

24:1)? It could not be these who had just assisted Aaron as the glory of the Lord fell and we all collapsed in worship.

their makeup, and men to the game after service, than that we have gathered to meet with God.

our day were struck dead and carried out through the aisles of our churches?

The assumption seems to be that the Deity is content — thankful even —

If wails of horror resounded and scorched sermons read,

No, not these, who were just washed clean with water, clothed with coats, tied with sashes, bound with caps; not these, who so recently laid their hands upon the offerings; no, not these, who were just touched with the blood of the sacrifice upon their ear, thumb, and big toe, consecrated unto Yahweh. Not these.

Were they ambushed? Had someone defiled the tent with murder? Or has the Lord himself, so recently setting them apart, now dismissed them with fire?

Sins of Nadab and Abihu Many wonder what exactly Nadab and Abihu’s sin entailed. Some think, with the immediate reference prohibiting drunkenness (Leviticus 10:8–11), that they offered incense while intoxicated.

Others wonder (perhaps in addition to this) whether they attempted to go into the Holy of Holies (Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?, 147).

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trembling? And I ask this of myself, Do I consciously worship every Sunday before the Holy God, the untamable Lion of Judah?

Sermon of the Dead

that we have set aside our precious time on our Sunday to give him some of our attention. He is ever-smiling, even when some barely bother to rise from their beds, happy to “worship” virtually week in and week out with their “online churches.” They wouldn’t engage with the mailman with so slouched and slovenly a disposition, but here they are worshiping before God. Many approach the burning bush every Sunday with their sandals (or bedroom slippers) still upon their feet, spiritually and otherwise.

What happened to reverence? When did it become an endangered species?

Has God not the right to ask many professing Christians today, as he did the negligent priests of Israel, “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear?” (Malachi 1:6).

Here, O Christian churches, are two corpses of those who trifled with the Consuming Fire of heaven and earth.

Two men of high rank, two men of great promise, two sons of Aaron himself, consumed in judgment.

Behold them. Wail for them. Learn from them.

Read the sermon text written upon their lifeless frames: “Among those who are near me I will be sanctified, and before all the people I will be glorified” (Leviticus 10:3).

Ministers, you who draw near to God in service today, behold them drunk upon my wrath. Will you dare toy with the shepherd’s crook? Will you wander before me with the strange fire of false teaching? Have you not been warned of stricter judgment?

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Have you not been commanded to watch over yourself and your doctrine and my sheep carefully? Have you not

With Fear and Trembling

been charged — in my presence — to preach my word, not your own? The

compassion of Christ, the blessed name “Immanuel” (God with us), does

As Matthew Henry soberly comments on this text, “If God be not sanctified

pulpit is a false hope for protection.

not permit creatures to approach him with irreverence. Boldly we can approach the throne of grace through our better High Priest, Jesus — but never apart from him and never in

and glorified by us, he will be sanctified and glorified upon us. He will take vengeance on those that profane his sacred name by trifling with him.”

Or to those strolling into worship every Sunday with an irreverence, a negligence, a fatal familiarity that I did not command: Behold the bodies of my chosen servants. If I treat these with righteous impartiality, shall you escape?

Joyful, triumphant, consoling — but never flippant. He will be glorified.

The towering love of God, the warm

ways disobedient to his command.

Worship today is to be no less weighty than in Israel, because the God we worship has not lessened in holiness.

So, as the bodies pass us by in Leviticus 10, making their way out of the camp, they press on us a question to consider today: Do we worship the Holy God of Nadab and Abihu?

“With many today, worship of the Almighty has become slight and carefree.”

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SATANS ENDTIME DECEPTIONN USING THE PHARMACEUTICAL WRITTEN BY: PASTOR CARY RODGERS, JR., Figure C: Rod of Aesculapius as the staff of Aesculapius. His rod represents the healing aspects of the art of medicine. Many Christians think that this symbol is the same as the serpent of brass that Moses put on a pole, but it is not. The serpent on the rod of Aesculapius is a counterfeit to Moses’ bronze serpent on the pole. This counterfeit symbol gives a false message that the serpent is wise and harmless.

Remember, the serpent on the rod of Aesculapius is the same serpent that is drinking from the Bowl of Hygieia. The message that the serpent of this Satanic symbol is also giving is that it is okay to take the poisonous “magic potent” from the bowl. These symbols that are used to represent the professions of pharmacy and medicine are giving a deceptive message from Satan that taking poisonous drugs are wise and has the power to heal and not kill. This is a lie! Those who submit to this poisonous counterfeit system will be swept away.

Figure C: Rod of Aesculapius Figure D is a statue of Aesculapius with his rod wrapped with the “Snake of Wisdom”. This “Snake of Wisdom” is seen throughout the symbolism of the modern medical profession. It is in the symbol of the American Medical Association, an association that set the standards for physicians and the medical profession in America. It is found in the middle of the logo of the World Health Organization. It is also found on the logos of medical schools, doctor offices, and many other medical organizations.

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In the occultic world, Satan depicts himself as a goat known as Baphomet with two wings and a caduceus between his crossed legs! Yes, Baphomet has a caduceus between his legs. Look at the pictures in Figure F and compare. Here is the direct link between the poisonous practices of modern medicine through pharmakeia and Satan. Satan is behind this drugging system. A caduceus is actually an abbreviated version of Baphomet, Satan himself.

Do you think Jesus is a part of this system? NO. Should true Christians be a part of this drugging system? No. This systematic poisoning is of Babylon and God’s people need to get out. We need to learn natures way of healing that God approves of through lifestyle and plant-based eating and herbs.

Figure D: Statue of Aesculapius The next symbol in Figure E really sums up who is really behind the poisonous drugging system of Babylon. Figure E is another symbol recognized throughout the medical field, it is known as the “caduceus.” A caduceus has two serpents mating around a rod, topped by a pair of wings. The caduceus,also known as a magic wand, belongs to the Greek god Hermes or the Roman god Mercury.

These gods are supposed to be the messengers of gods, inventors of magic, communicators to the “dead” and one who protects business and thieves (drblayney.com/ Asclepius.html). Many in witchcraft and sorcery still use the caduceus for magic and to cast spells. Also the caduceus in sorcery is known to “restrain and control” its victims.

In Greek mythology and the occultic world the caduceus had nothing to do with medicine, healing or health. So why has modern medicine adopted the caduceus as their symbol of medicine? Remember its original function and meaning. Who holds the caduceus? The false god of Mercury holds it. What is his claim? Inventor of magic, conductor of the dead, protector of merchants, thieves, and to restrain and control is his claim! Could it be that modern medicine has adopted the caduceus as their symbol of

medicine

and

physicians

to

PROTECT

the

merchants of the earth that make billions of dollars poisoning people and to protect the corporate thieves and to control and restrain masses of people?

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Figure F: Baphomet TO BE CONTINUED IN THE NEXT ISSUE, GODWILLING.......

TAKE NOTE: WE ARE NOT SAYING DOCTORS ARE BAD NOR PHARMASISTS. WE ARE THROUGH SCRIPTURE HIGHLITING THE WICKENESS OF THE ENDTIME STARGTEGY THE ENEMY IS USING TO DESTROY MAN WHICH IS THROUGH THE PHARAMACUTICAL.. CALLING THE BODY OF CHRIST TO STOP USING PILLS, medicine and vaccines etc AND RELY ON THE HEALING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS AND NATURAL REMEDIES THE LORD JESUS CREATED!

OUT OF BODY BY: FEMI OLUYAMOJU

IS THE LORD JESUS IN IT ?

Exodus 34:14 Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. I rest my case.

Lucifer called witness 2 I am the principality called Anger. The accused have given me full permission to operate in his life A1 The accused used to sit together with his wife in church until one day, she ate cold beans and she farted during service. He got so angry and he didn't forgive her till date.

He stopped her from sitting with him everywhere they go.

This contravene the law in Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

(part 5 - a true story)

He doesn't love his wife enough to forgive her A2 The accused once caught a church usher, stealing money.

A sum of 1.2 million naira and he locked him up in the police station till the family came to pay up. This is the same man that my Lord has forgiven severally for

OUT OF BODY

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converting church money, properties and Gods gift to his own personal property. A value we cannot estimate.

He is like the servant in the parable of my Lord in Matthew

M3

18:21-35. He contravene your law my Lord

The accused has spent resources on building signature auditorium and organising signature programs. Billions of

A3

naira had been spent to make his ministry look good. He

The accused knows how to keep malice for days. This

concentrated on earthly building and structures than the

contravenes your law that says: ''until that person offend's

poor you sent him to.

us on the same offence 77 times a day, we shouldn't get angry''.

His ministry had helped 1.2million poor people and he televised his donations as against your instructions that no

On this note and with these evidences, I rest my case.

one should see when you are helping the less privileged.

Matthew 6:3 But when thou does alms, let not thy left hand

Lucifer presented the third witness:

know what thy right hand doeth: 6:4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall

She says: My name is princess mammon. I am the

reward thee openly.

representative of the wickedness in high places. I work in the money and worldliness department of the directorate

If he had utilized the finances you legitimately brought his

of Mammon.

way, he should have assisted 17.8 million poor persons. A lot of deaths, sicknesses and broken homes would have

The accused loves me so much and he has given me full

been saved. But he used the resources to make a name for

permission to work in his life. I hereby present my

himself.

evidences

This contravene several of your laws like Matthew 25:34 M1

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come,

The accused didn't go into ministry because he wanted to

ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for

serve you my Lord. He was tired of poverty and he

you from the foundation of the world: 25:35 For I was an

discovered that Anointing can lead to wealth, so he cried

hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave

for Anointing so that people can come to him and he too

me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 25:36 Naked,

will become popular.

and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

This contravene the law in Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me

I rest my case

with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the

At this point, Lucifer looked up to MERCY and he said

commandments of men.

"I hereby rest my case. You are the JUST JUDGE. M2 As soon as the accused got one small Anointing, he didn't

Is he guilty or not"

deny himself again any pleasures of the world. He uses the anointing to satisfy his cravings for worldly acquisition.

MERCY REPLIED: JUDE JONES IS GUILTY.

He already had 3 good cars, but lust and lack of sacrifice

All the prosecution and witnesses jumped for joy.

made him give it out to those who will sing his praises so that he can buy 3 very expensive cars with features he

Lucifer spoke again. My Lord and my only God, your word

doesn't need.

says, Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death. Please my Lord do the needful now, you honour your word more than

He wasted kingdom resources on a private jet so that he

your name.

can satisfy his lust for lush lifestyle and not because he needs it.

MERCY SPOKE AGAIN: "LUCIFER! COMPLETE THAT BIBLE VERSE ROMANS 6:23 AND JOHN 10:10"

So that members won't accuse him of wasting resources, he created program in many nations so he can justify a

Lucifer went on his kneels, he was stammering.....

private jet.

MERCY SPOKE: I HAVE RELEASED MERCY BEFORE ALL THESE He didn't deny himself anything, this contravene your law

ACCUSATIONS.

in Luke 9:23 ''And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily,

IF HE WAS DEAD, HE WON'T BE ABLE TO RECEIVE MERCY BUT

and follow me''.

HE IS NOT DEAD YET, HE ONLY FAINTED, MY MERCY IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR THE LIVING.

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To be continued.......

devotions

Faith Receives and Removes! by: Dr André and Jenny Roebert Exodus 14:21-22 (KJV): "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night ...So the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on the dry ground".

As Christians, we should remember it's normal to face challenges, but it's unbiblical to have them defeat us. Jesus said that while we are in this world we will have trouble, but we should be of good cheer, because He has overcome this world, and deprived it of its power to harm us (John 16:33). So how do we overcome the difficulties we face? The Word says we overcome and have victory by our faith. 1 John 5:4 says, "For whatever is born of God is victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith." Mark 11 teaches us that faith both removes and receives. We receive the fullness of God's promises by faith; and we remove mountains (obstacles to God's promises) by faith. Hebrews 11:29-30 tells us how the Israelites, "...by faith crossed the Red Sea as [though] on dry land, but when the Egyptians tried to do the same thing, they were swallowed up [by the sea]." Their faith carried them to safety, and the same faith destroyed their enemy. No matter how impossible circumstances may seem in the natural we have the faith of God to not only see His promises become our reality, but also move everything that opposes those promises - right out the way!

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“ MANY TIMES PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO EXTEND GRACE TO THEMSELVES AND NOT TO THE NEXT PERSON.” Bolanle Enang – The Family Life Enthusiast EXTEND GRACE TO YOUR FAMILY Grace is a gift available for everyone. Many times people are quick to extend grace to themselves and not to the next person.

Jesus says, love is the means by which people will know we are His disciples. The greatest of the laws is love. Love the Lord your God with all your hearts, mind, soul and might and the other commandment is to love your neighbour as yourself. We can lose the practicalities of these commandments, not suggestions, in daily interactions with family members.

As we encounter each other in our daily routines, we may say or think to ourselves: ‘I cannot understand why you did that’. With bewilderment, we can dismiss family members because they do not measure up to our expectations. I make allowances and excuses for myself in similar situations. I sometimes do not extend the same grace to people around me. Family members also need our love. We must also extend our affections and understanding to our family members.

I can see myself feeling guilty when I get into the mode of ‘I need a break". So take heart moms and dads. Do not for a second feel you are alone because you are not. Build a community around yourself that empowers you to be a parent after God’s heart.

Being a spiritual coach to your child is a God-given and ordained assignment. The greatest gift we can give our children is faith in a loving and great Heavenly Father. A living and loving relationship with the Lord Jesus is the best gift on this side of life. It is your job as a parent to lead your child to the Lord.

We live in a world different from the one we grew up in. Many of us feel ill-equipped. God knew that, yet gave you your child.

Your gift from heaven. As you live your life, remember you have a disciple watching you.

"People always remember how you make them feel not just what you do or say to them."

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BOLANLE ENANG | FamilyLife Enthusiast| Author| Convener of Signature family building workshops -The Table & Parent Talks| Accredited Facilitator: Evergreen Parenting| Family Wellness Consultant

BY : PAUL WASHER

The Root Of

PERSECUTION A

OUR RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION

s Christians from the West who have suffered so very little for Christ, we may find it difficult or even embarrassing to consider THAT GOD’S NAME BE GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS 7 the proper response to persecution. However, we must remember that our authority to teach or write on a subject is not determined by our experience but by the Word of God. Although it would be beyond the scope of this article to set forth all that the Scriptures teach about the believer’s response to persecution, we can mention a few of the most important truths to consider.

1) We should prepare for persecution beforehand by availing ourselves of every means to grow in grace and personal Christlikeness.

We should give ourselves to daily Bible study, private prayer, and faithful membership in a local church while we have the freedom to do so. There may come a day when these privileges are lost to us.

2) We should be faithful to use our gifts for the evangelization of the lost and the edification of the church.

We should make the most of every opportunity for growth and ministry so that we have no regrets when the doors of opportunity have closed (John 9:4).

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3) We should especially strive to grow in our knowledge of the attributes and works of God. In the midst of persecution, the believer is often burdened and weakened with doubts about God’s character and wisdom. The greatest bulwark and buttress against this kind of confusion is a biblical knowledge of God. If we know who God is, we do not have to know what He is doing or why He is doing it. Daniel 11:32 assures us that “the people who know their God will display strength and take action” in the midst of conflict and persecution. Prior to his own martyrdom, the Apostle Paul wrote, “For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day” (II Timothy 1:12).

Only those who truly know the God whom they have believed can truly “entrust their souls” to Him (I Peter 4:19).

“You suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal, but the word of God is not imprisoned.”.

4) We should examine our lives and conduct to be sure that we are suffering for Christ and not for some character flaw or misdeed.

The Apostle Peter penned, “For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God” (I Peter 2:20). And again, “Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name” (I Peter 4:15-16). Finally, “Keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame” (I Peter 3:16). In our self-examination, we must also remember that we are called, so far as it depends upon us, to be at peace with all men (Romans 12:18), including the governing authorities that have been established by God (Romans 13:1). We are to pray “on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority” (I Timothy 2:1-2). Furthermore, we are to “be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake”; and we are to “render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor” (Romans 13:5, 7). The only exceptions to this directive is when the laws of man contradict the clearly revealed commands of God (Acts 4:19-20; 5:29).

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5) We should trust in the sovereignty, faithfulness, and purpose of God. In times of severe trial and persecution, our souls may venture to ask dangerous questions. “Has God lost control,” you may question, “or is our suffering unnoticed?” But Christ answers, “Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.” “But,” you continue, “has God abandoned us? Are we forgotten? Are we alone?” Again, Christ replies, “Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.

Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands.”5 “But is this suffering without purpose? Is it meaningless?

Vain?” you venture further. “The testing of your faith produces endurance,” Christ responds again. “You have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”6 Once more you ask, “Is the gospel failing? Will the Great Commission be defeated?” And once more Christ answers, “You suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal, but the word of God is not imprisoned.”

TO BE CONTINUED.....

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Rabbi Schneider

TOUR

Serving Others Did you know that we have the power through the Holy Spirit to draw others to Jesus? We have been given the power to be His witnesses. I want you to know, that my experience has been, that when I witness for Jesus more people than not are interested. There is no reason to fear rejection. It is important to sow the seeds!

In the beginning of Song of Songs chapter 6, the women of Jerusalem ask the Shulamite bride where Jesus is. The bride responds by saying that He is serving. Today, this is still where we can find Jesus. We know that Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve. In Matthew 6:10 Jesus said “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” It is in using you and I, beloved, that He builds His church.

Some of us need to break away from believing we fulfill our obligation to the LORD by coming to church once or twice a week. We do this and wonder why we still feel empty. If you want to experience more, begin to serve, and you will feel alive and become more passionate. Do not wait to hear a voice telling you exactly where to serve. Rather, find a need in the body and serve God’s people.

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Jesus was free to serve because He knew who He was, where He was going, and that the Father fulfilled all of His needs. We too are complete in Christ.

Song of Songs 6:3 says, “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.”

There is no reason to allow fear to keep us from reaching out to others, or serving. This is our true destiny and who we are. You will find completeness and fullness in serving others with Him. We can allow Him to break in and break up the things we cling to that keep us from finding our true identity in Him. We are His inheritance, and are to be in partnership with Him, to accomplish His will; in continuing to build His kingdom here on earth. We ask You-Father for help to receive the heart of a servant, to become more like Your Son, and to be cleansed and transformed.

Rabbi Schneider

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“ It is in using you and I, beloved, that He builds DJ His YOUNG church. ” L.A. WORLD

WHAT ARE YOU CHASING ?

WRITTEN BY:

PASTOR O. CARY RODGERS

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Billions of people around the world make lifetime decisions based on money, fame, power, and influence. They give much of their time and money chasing after empty dreams, ambitions, and goals that do not lead to everlasting life - but instead to everlasting damnation and death.

What are you chasing? Are you chasing prestige, money, wealth, and positions of authority? Are you chasing a high through drugs? Or healing through prescription drugs? If or when you reach what you are chasing what do you find? Is it happiness, joy, peace, humility and truth? Or is it pain, chaos, vanity, emptiness, lies, deception, pride, sin, sickness, and death?

If you chase the worldly pursuits you will be living a life like a rat running in a tread wheel. They are running but getting nowhere. The faster they run, the faster they get to nowhere and the faster they wear out. This is “rat race living”, running but getting nowhere.

Many years ago this was my life running but getting nowhere. One day after work and close to the end of time fighting traffic, God got my attention to wake me up to the truth.

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God said to my mind in a still small voice, “Cary, you did everything you were told to do; you got your education.

So what did you do after that?” I said “well I started working, Lord.” “So what's after that?”, God said. I said, ”Get house, car, etc.. and keep working, Lord.” “So what's after that?,” said the Lord. “They tell me that I need to save money in my 401K (retirement fund) and then retire Lord.” “So what's after that, Cary?” “I retire, Lord.” Then the Lord continued and said, “Now, Cary what's after that.” I said, “death.” Let me pause for a second, I could see at this point that God was taking me from my past, to my present and future. The next question, pierced me and really got me to think about my spiritual walk with God. He said, “So what did you do for Me?” This question pierced me because I was still very busy in church. So I said, “Lord, what do you mean, what did I do for You?, I thought I was doing it for you. I am an Elder in the church, Youth Leader, Family Life Leader, ...” God said, “Yes, but that's what you do for them, but what are you doing for Me (to reaching the community with the gospel).” Obviously, I was speaking to God so I had to tell the truth. I said, “Nothing.” This also had a profound impact on my spiritual walk with God. My whole prospective began to change. The pursuit of worldly gain and money began to fade. I began to become more awake spiritually to the things around me.

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Luke 12:4-5 4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.