Luke 21:25 foretells the following…”And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;”

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Here is one of the last events to happen just prior to the return of Christ, for it is written…”And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” Luke 21:28

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If ever there was a time to be looking up, as this verse commands, it is NOW!

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And while looking up, has the Reader yet located the “Serpent of Old Constellation”? Well, by all means do so! It is a very remarkable constellation with jaws made from the very same stars that form the head of that ancient Babylonian constellation, “Draco”.

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Now, the body of Draco is made of completely different stars than the body of this Serpent of Old Constellation. Just the four stars which make up the head of Draco are the very same four stars which form the jaws of the Serpent of Old.

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The reason for bringing this up is to use this Serpent of Old Constellation’s jaws to illustrate the main point of today’s devotional.

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You see, those four stars which comprise the Serpents jaws make him appear to have his deadly jaws wide open. And one of the remarkable aspects of this is discovered by following the two trajectories of each jaw, both the upper as well as the lower jaws.

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And if one should do this, it will be discovered that the lower jaw makes a straight line across the night-sky to, guess where?

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The two stars of the lower jaw makes a trajectory straight to the Valley of Decision Constellation!

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But if you should follow the trajectory of the two stars which comprise the upper jaw, guess where that leads to?

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The two stars of the upper jaw makes a trajectory straight across the night-sky to the five foolish virgin stars on the Broad Way to Hell Constellation which is part of the Valley of Decision Constellation!

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So just why is this important?

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Well, the reason why these two trajectories are important is because they illustrate the great purpose of Satan, as he leads the apostate portion of the Church to The Valley of Decision, to be judged, and then ultimately down to Hell!

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Here is where the parable of the Ten Virgins begins to have great significance in these last days! You see, in that parable, the five foolish virgins could not make it into the wedding supper. Because, when their lamps went out, they just did not have any oil in their vessels to see the Way into the wedding supper! And only the five wise virgins had back-up oil to light their Way into the supper.

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Here is a great illustration concerning the seal of God and the mark of the Beast!

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To put it very concisely, only those who have the oil of God’s Holy Spirit in their vessels (their hearts), have the seal of God. But those who do not have oil in their vessels (their hearts) will soon be filled with the character of Satan, which is the spirit of Antichrist, which is the spirit of the world.

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Now both groups had oil in their lamps, which symbolized the Word of God, the Bible. And yet, those lamps all went out! Here is a frightening truth which many do not fully grasp. In these last days, it appears as if God is going to withdraw His Spirit from the Bible. And those who have been hiding His precious promises in their hearts will be required to walk by whatever scriptures they have already stored within.

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But those who have been too busy in the world will find themselves bankrupt and left in darkness on that Day!

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In other words, at some point in time, God’s people will be required to rely only upon whatever portion of the Bible they previously hid in their hearts via the daily study and contemplation of God’s precious promises. But the foolish ones in the Church had been so preoccupied with the cares and pleasures of the world that they neglected to do the ever-so-critical heart-work necessary to stand in the Evil Day!

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Listen again to Luke….”And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” Luke 21:34-36

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Here is a warning to all, that we must not allow the cares and pleasures of this life eclipse our necessary preparation for the coming crisis!

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Jesus plainly revealed to His disciples that true Salvation can only be revealed by a total devotion to God…”So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:33

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And so, there are many in today’s church-world who have been deceived by their church-leaders into believing that they can still vigorously pursue the many seemingly “good” pleasures and ambitious pursuits of this selfish world, and still maintain a relationship with Christ. Oh yes, those foolish ones go to church each week. And oh yes, they have enjoyed many fruitful Bible studies in the past.

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But when that dreadful Day finally arrives, it will be so sad when they discover that they were totally bankrupt of heavenly grace: no oil in their vessels (their hearts)!

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And so, this is why that wily old serpent, the Devil and Satan is leading all the foolish ones in the Church to the Valley of Decision, and ultimately off to Hell!

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Listen…”Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.” Joel 3:14

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Well, there is a bit of Good News, in spite of this dreadful news just presented.

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You see, in His great mercy, God has allowed just enough time for all of us who have foolishly squandered our precious moments seeking for earthly treasures and pleasures, to repent! Yes, those of us who have been foolish virgins, spiritually speaking, can use this little probationary time remaining, to cry out to God for mercy and grace!

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Listen to James 4:4, 8-10, as he speaks to God’s professed people…”Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God… Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.”

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Not only does God consider worldly-minded Christians His enemies, but he graciously calls us to a deep repentance and a heart-felt humbling before His throne, crying out to Him for another chance!

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And so, O man, woman, and child, we have our work cut out for us! There is not a moment to lose! The Evil Day is upon us! There is no more time to dilly-dally in the world! We must continue to beg and plead for God’s grace, until we are firmly standing upon the solid Rock of holiness and victorious Christ-likeness!

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Daily Devotional, Year 3, December 24

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1st Corinthians 13…the Love Chapter:

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“Love Does Not Insist Upon Its Own Way”

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God has put us in a world in which we all want to have things our own way.

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In centuries past, the family was often ruled over by the stern hand of the father. Divorces were rare and family members knew they had to obey when in the sight of the father.

Cleaver family from the television program Leave it to Beaver. – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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“As for My people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O My people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths”

Isaiah 3:12  

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Fast-forward into our current-day society. The father does not enjoy such supreme authority. Maybe in some other cultures. But not the western nations so much. And decreasingly so in all cultures, pretty much.

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Yes, today’s world is far different than former generations. Not that the previous generations were so wonderful! 

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But let’s face it! It’s a very stubborn world today!

Church worship music – Wikipedia – Share-alike license

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“As for My people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O My people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths”

Isaiah 3:12  

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Yes, sad to say, it’s a very stubborn world today!

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Just imagine how many marriages would be saved if each spouse did not insist on having their own way!?

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Just imagine how many children would be happier and healthier if they didn’t insist, “I pretty much know better than Mom & Dad!”

Divorce – Wikimedia – cropped image -the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

File:Fearless Girl at Paternoster Square – Cropped & altered image – C.Suthorn cc-by-sa-4.0 commons.wikimedia.org

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“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.”

1st Samuel 15:23 

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The Word of God reveals the following…“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.” 1st Samuel 15:23 

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So, this above verse makes a very startling revelation! Rebellion and stubbornness are connected with Satanic powers.

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Medusa 1895 – Wikimedia Commons – Public Domain based on age

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“He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy”

Proverbs 29:1

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And let’s face it! Even many faithful churchgoers might actually argue this point!

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In other words, stubbornness within the church-world tends to deny Satan’s intense warfare and innate presence in the hearts of many professed “Believers”.

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And one doesn’t need to look very deeply into Christianity to see that rebellion and stubbornness exists in the hearts of those same faithful skeptical churchgoers!

Pilgrim’s Progress – 09, p29 – Obstinate – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.”

James 4:1-10

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So, just what can we Christians do about our undone condition? How can we overcome our stubborn ways and our rebellious heart?

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Listen to the New Testament Book of James…

“From whence come wars and fightings among you?

come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill,

and desire to have, and cannot obtain:

…Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud,

but giveth grace unto the humble. 

Submit yourselves therefore to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.

Cleanse your hands, ye sinners;

and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep:

let your laughter be turned to mourning,

and your joy to heaviness. 

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.”

James 4:1-10

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The entire Book of James was given to help us realize where we so often go astray. And along with the rest of Scripture, and aided by the indwelling Holy Spirit, we stubborn ones can begin to obtain the knowledge and strength to overcome this world, our flesh and the Devil, whose antichrist spirit is now working in the children of disobedience!

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So, let’s follow James’ advice, and “Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.” James 4:9, 10

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Please do a work in my life and heart, to make me humble and submissive to Your Word…

Family Prayer Before Meal – Wikimedia – US-Govt. – Public-Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…May 9 (We Wrestle Not Against Flesh & Blood! Part 2, “Dealing With Defiant Children!”), Or, you may also read…June 26th (The War Nobody Prepared For! Part 3 (“Meekness”))

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

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7 STARS IMITATE CROSS OF ORION

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This phenomenon begins in October, in the pre-dawn hours. It then begins a little earlier each night.

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This Wikipedia star-chart to the left, has this Orion Constellation sketched in. You must locate Orion, when it is mid-sky, between east and west. You’ll be facing southward most likely, unless you are far south. Try to imagine it as a Cross on a steep hill. The 3-star belt of Orion becomes the crest of the hill. The 3 very faint stars that make up Orion’s head become the very top of the Cross.

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Next, locate the 7 Stars Constellation. This 7 Stars Constellation is seen by facing northward. It stands upright a little later in the night. Eventually, Orion will lay down and no longer be seen as an uplifted Cross! Beginning in November, the 7 Stars (AKA Big Dipper) can be seen as a Cross a little bit later in evening.

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When you are comfortable in locating Orion & The 7 Stars Constellations, then show a friend. This can be a great witnessing tool!

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ABOVE CHART: The Cross of Orion Constellation star-chart – wikipedia star-chart with orion drawn in by this website – not for commercial use

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “’7 Stars’ Imitate ‘The Cross of Orion’”

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TOMORROW:

December 25 (The 4 Winds of Revelation 7:1 Now Blowing! Part 1: “The 4 Winds of Doctrine”)

ABOVE PICTURE: Hide Thyself in thy Chambers – inspired by Tornado Over Kansas by Curry

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #356 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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One of the most remarkable sights is revealed when we realize that God has created the stors of the heavens to tell the Gospel story!

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THE SERPENT OF OLD CONSTELLATION

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And if one should look in the vicinity of Corona Borealis, he or she might behold a constellation known as the “Serpent of Old Constellation”.

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It is a very remarkable constellation with jaws made from the very same stars that form the head of that ancient Babylonian constellation, “Draco”.

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Now, even though the head is the same, the body of Draco is made of completely different stars than the body of this Serpent of Old Constellation. Just the four stars which make up the head of Draco are the very same four stars which form the jaws of the Serpent of Old.

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ABOVE STAR-CHART – seen late summer into fall only – Serpent Constellation – comprised of the head of Draco, plus stars from the Bootes Constellation – www.signsofheaven.org – not for profit use

Yes, this constellation reminds us of Satan, as he deceived the very first humans, coming in the form of a serpent, convincing them to transgress the one and only law of God given to them to obey!

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And this Master-Deceiver has been busily deceiving the human race ever since!

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One way in which he deceives humans is to convince us that he doesn’t even exist. And then he has perpetuated many false ideas about science, specifically designed to explain away his workings, as if they are merely the result of natural occurrences.

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Mental illnesses are a dramatic illustration of Satan’s genius as he disguises the true cause…devil possession, or devil harassment.

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Now, another ingenious tactic Satan uses, is to camouflage his attacks by using existing circumstances to misdirect people from realizing the true spiritual nature of his workings.

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For example, Satan might use a personal tragedy as an opportunity to strike a person with so-called, ‘mental illness’. And then, everybody assumes it was the tragedy or personal loss responsible for the mental illness.

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Another example of Satan’s sophistry is how he uses the physical appearance or effeminate mannerisms of an individual to provide cover for Satan’s tempting that person into a life of unnatural sexual desires. The result is that people just assume that person’s abhorrent attractions are due to genetic causes, when they are actually the workings of devils!

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And these and countless other deceptions are enough to convince us that so much of mankind’s troubles are due to natural causes, thus further erasing Satan and his vast unseen armies from any blame for the world’s woes.

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We humans are so easy to deceive! We just imagine that if Satan does exist, he is no more than some pitch-fork wielding imp in red long-johns! We think that if Satan exists, he’s just some sort of simpleton, when the truth is, that we are the true simpletons! After all, don’t we think that he’s smart enough to cover his tracks? Don’t we understand that if we truly realized that he is “the god of this world”, we would begin to cry out to the true God of Heaven for deliverance?

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The true worshiper of Christ will hopefully not be “ignorant of his devices”. This world is literally teeming with Satan’s deceptions! And the vast majority of the human race are totally deceived as to the true nature and existence of the spiritual battle raging all around us!

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Well, the Good News is, that this is still the hour in which we can cry out for heavenly wisdom, and the ability to read, contemplate, and understand the Book which has been given to Mankind…the Holy Bible! And that Book will become our guide-map out of this very deceptive world of selfishness and death! And there awaits a Promised Land in which we will never again be deceived! Because the Devil, Lucifer, will be forever vanquished. He won’t even exist! And in that wonderful Land, we will live forevermore…forever happy, and forever young!

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Daily Devotional, Year 4 – June 5

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Taking Back This Nation For God!

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Part 21:

“Turn Not To The Right Hand, Nor To The Left!”

To read Part 1, click here…“March 28th (Taking Back This Nation For God)

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We must remember the Wise Man’s advice…

“Keep thy heart with all diligence;

for out of it are the issues of life. 

Put away from thee a froward mouth,

and perverse lips put far from thee.

Let thine eyes look right on,

and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

Ponder the path of thy feet,

and let all thy ways be established.

TURN NOT TO THE RIGHT HAND, NOR TO THE LEFT:

remove thy foot from evil.”

Proverbs 4:24-27 

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A NEW NATION WAS FORMED

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Those who long ago sailed to this fledging nation, exhausted from the centuries of religious/civil tyranny in Europe, began what they thought was to be a Christian nation!

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Yes, America was the beginning of a great experiment in freedom of political/religious speech as well as liberty of conscience!

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And God mercifully gave this nation an incredible constitution: a wonderful gift given by the Almighty, because of cruel tyranny He allowed by the harsh hand of Satan, throughout the various European nations during the centuries of The Dark Ages.

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And the forefathers of this new nation eventually named it, “The United States of America”.

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Pilgrims & Thanksgiving – Brascome – Wikipedia – Public Domain

Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States by H.C. Christy – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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“And I…saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy” 

Revelation 13:1  

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Of course, Satan didn’t get killed back there in Europe. Nor was his tyrannical Beast-system killed. It merely received a deadly wound, and yet, was eventually healed.

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But Satan had a new challenge presented to him: how he might possibly infiltrate and eventually destroy this new Christian nation, The USA.

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Well, that was really no problem! You see, Satan well knew that he would eventually turn this nation into the 2nd Beast of Revelation 13: The False Prophet.

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ABOVE ENGRAVING: Whore – Babylon – Burgkmair – 1523 AD – this old engraving shows that the Church once realized that the Babylon Mother of Harlots was actually the apostate churches – Wikimedia – US Public Domain

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“And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.”

Revelation 13:11

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Yes, this 2nd beast of Revelation (which arises up in strength from its opulent materialism derived from the natural resources of the earth), has “two horns like a lamb, and speaks as a dragon” (the dragon being Satan)!

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ABOVE PICTURE: Satan, The False Prophet who now in these last days destrohys the churches via a world-loving prosperity-driven false gospel – www.signsofheaven.org

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SATAN CAUSES TROUBLE

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But while God’s people were hoping to make a place of refuge from the wickedness they left behind, Satan was already bringing his own people across the waters: secularists, and pseudo-Christians.

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And it didn’t take long before he had already stirred up trouble in this young nation: slavery, wars with native Americans, and religious persecution had soon become the order of the day.

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But the God-given constitution finally prevailed, and after a long struggle, the Constitution ended slavery. And the following decades saw the eventual demise of racism.

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Oh no, not that this world could ever be perfect! No, but eventually both Native Americans and Black Americans gradually rose in stature, even becoming leaders in their communities, and some even world leaders!

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This was truly a remarkable accomplishment, thanks be to our Constitution and dedicated Christian leaders!

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Legree – Wikipedia – Public Domain

President Barack Obama – Wikipedia – US Govt. Public Domain

Ben Nighthorse Campbell Senator – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”

Psalm 85:10 

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But still, Satan was not going to give up! And because the Bible prophesied that this False Prophet had “two horns as a lamb”, Satan knew he must give this deceiving beast two horns of power like the Lamb of God: Compassion & Morality.

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Yes, just as Jesus is the very essence of mercy & truth, righteousness & peace, Satan would give this False Prophet those very qualities…yet without the power of God.

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ABOVE PICTURE: Satan, The False Prophet who now in these last days destroys the churches via a world-loving prosperity-driven false gospel – www.signsofheaven.org

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“And he (the 2nd Beast) causeth all…that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark…of the beast…”

Revelation 13:16, 17 [condensed] 

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And so, as we now sadly witness this nation become deeply divided, we begin to understand why. This False Prophet was prophesied to begin persecution once again. And just like the first Beast of Revelation, this second Beast would eventually choke off the true and unvarnished Gospel from being preached. And those who refused to conform their characters into the image of Satan’s present-day antichrist world-system would likewise suffer persecution, even death!

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So, what we are now seeing is a False Prophet Beast with two horns, The DIVIDED States of America!

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ABOVE PICTURE: Satan, The False Prophet who now in these last days destroys the churches via a world-loving prosperity-driven false gospel – www.signsofheaven.org

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Now, at this point, someone would asked the obvious question: “If these two political powers are both horns on the same beast, why in the world does one horn seem so overtly evil, while the other horn appears to be so morally correct?”

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Question Mark – Wikimedia – Public Domain.

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“This know also, that in the last days…men shall be…fierce, despisers…Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away”

2nd Timothy 3:1, 3,5

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Well, it’s not difficult to realize that this is a very evil and selfish world!

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And so, the real question which should be asked is, “Why does there seem to exist so much supposed goodness in this evil Luciferian world?”

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This above passage from 2nd Timothy gives us a giant revelation concerning the supposed goodness we see so often: namely, there exists a “form of godliness” in this world, yet entirely separate from true godliness: a counterfeit goodness.

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“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the (counterfeit) ministers of righteousness”

2nd Corinthians 11:14, 15

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This above passage from 2nd Corinthians 11:14, 15, pulls back the curtain on the inner-workings of Satan in this world: that while manifesting himself to the world as a pitchfork-wielding mischievous evil-loving demon, his greatest deception is to come in the form of an angel of light, bringing a countless army of human followers who also have the appearance of being “the Good Guys”, yet actually are filled with his antichrist spirit! And that is why there appears to be so much supposed goodness in the world! A façade of morality and kindness!

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Gustave Dore – Paradise Lost illustration – Lucifer becomes Satan – Wikimedia – US Public Domain

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“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords”

Psalm 55:21 

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Yes, as this above verse from Psalm 55:21 reveals, there are many deceivers in the world, whose words may seem benign, but are actually warriors of Satan!

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And so, let’s no longer be simple-minded Christians, but rather be, “wise as serpents, and harmless as doves…in the midst of wolves…in sheep’s clothing” Matthew 10:16 & 7:15

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“GOOD NEWS FROM A FAR COUNTRY”

Proverbs 25:25

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Well just how this battle between these two lamblike horns will turn out, only God knows!

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We’ll have to wait and see just which horn will prevail? Or maybe they’ll join forces to persecute God’s people!

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But for those who are tired of this out-of-control world, “…an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The Way of Holiness…” Isaiah 35:8

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Yes, for those who wish to escape this soon-to-be-doomed world, there is a highway which leads gently upward. And the Lamb of God is calling for each and every weary soul to become Heaven-bound pilgrims, sojourning out of this pandemic madness! The heavenly Promised Land is awaiting!

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And it is a good Land, a land of peace & harmony & brotherly love, and, “a land flowing with milk and honey”, in which we will truly be forever happy, and forever young! 

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ABOVE PICTURE: The True Upward Pathway www.signsofheaven.org

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to escape this awful and fearful judgment which seems to be falling on this society. Let me hide myself in Thy secret pavilion until the indignation be overpast…

Pray for Our Nation sign – Wikimedia – Share-alike-lic.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read May 12 (The Devil Made Me Do It! Part 10: “Mass Insanity, Or Devilish Design (or Both)?”)… or you can also read this article…NOVEMBER 4 (The Devil Made Me Do It! Part 4: The God of This World Made Us Do It!)

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

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DRAGON’S WAVE OF WATER

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In Revelation, the Dragon of Revelation 12 is described as having seven heads, ten horns, and seven crowns. However, the Dragon of Revelation 12 Constellation  up in the night sky does not. But God has faithfully created this wave of water, in such a way, as to illustrate this same concept of the seven heads, ten horns, and seven crowns. Because this wave of water is basically comprised of ten stars.

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The main body of the wave has seven stars (#’s 1 thru 7, in the sketch), and the tip of the crest of the wave has the other three stars, (#’s 8, 9, 10).

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So in this wave, we see the same 7/10 numbering found in the Revelation description of the heads/horns/crowns of the Dragon.

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And this gives us a great clue, as to where in the Bible we should look, to find out the riddle as to just what or who do these 7 heads, 10 crowns, and 7 horns represent. Because, the Bible speaks very much about floods and waters as being associated with Satan (the Dragon).

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Listen again… “When the waves of death compassed me…THE FLOODS OF UNGODLY MEN made me afraid. The sorrows of Hell compassed me about;” 2nd Samuel 22:5.

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ATHEISM AND THE NUMBER “6”

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And so, without going into a lengthy discussion, let’s just say that of all the 7 heads of Antichrist, the head which most closely aligns with atheism would logically be the 6th head. And why the 6th head? The Book of Revelation, Chapter 13 warns that the Antichrist Beast has a number of 666. And it describes this number as being the “number of a man”. The number “6” in Scripture has to do with “Man”. It is a number which reminds of the 6th Day of Creation; the day that Man was created. Man was created on the 6th day. And so, Mankind is very much connected with the number “6” 

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And since atheism is the religion which holds Mankind as the supreme ruler of Earth, then the number “6”, being the number of Man, seems to correspond to the 6th head of Antichrist, very well. 

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Now these ideas may not be “written in stone”, as the saying goes. And nothing hinges upon, nor falls apart, with or without these theories. But sufficed to say, there is strong evidence that these concepts have biblical support. 

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And so, this 6th star in the Revelation 12 Dragon’s wave of water, would correspond to the 6th head of the Antichrist Beast. And as already said, “waves” in Scripture, represent the many false ideologies which Satan has flooded the world with, throughout time. So that is why this Signs Of Heaven website believes that atheism was the 6th head of Antichrist.

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But if the reader wishes to explore these things in more depth, please go to “Floodwaters of Satan-Introduction”.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… Floodwaters of the False Prophet: Socialism/Humanitarianism

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TOMORROW…

 June 6 (Habakkuk Says “Run!”, Part 19: “Like Hind’s Feet…to Walk Upon Mine High Places”)

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CHRIST’S OBJECT LESSONS, BY ELLEN G. WHITE

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) are invited to listen to this sampler of the audio book about the Bible’s parables in which Ellen White relates them to every day practical living…

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Chapter 24 – “Without a Wedding Garment”

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EXCERPTS FROM THE OPEN FORUM QUESTION/ANSWER RADIO TALK-SHOW…

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) are invited to listen to this recording #206, a small 30 minute sampling of the late Harold Camping’s 90 minute nightly talk shows. This particular program aired in the last few years of his 50 year radio ministry, and includes caller’s questions regarding his teachings on “the end of the church age”…

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One night, while lying in bed, Vanessa thinking back on her day, and the conflict she had with a friend. What started out as a little disagreement, soon crescendo-ed into a blowout argument. Of course, the two parted ways in a huff, and each spent the remainder of the day like steaming hot tea-pots!

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Now, the usual modus-operandi of these two church-going ladies, is to remain in that condition for some days, or even weeks until both became totally simmered down, and ready to resume their friendship.

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Now, the question is, “Is this the proper conduct for true Christians to engage in? Does forgiveness need time to heal and even days/weeks to forgive?

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Maybe the Scriptures can offer insight into the matter of forgiveness.

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Well, if we go to Acts, the true account of Stephen’s stoning death, we see a Christian engaging in instant forgiveness, as he cried out in the midst of his bloody assault…“And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”

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Another wonderful example is, of course, the words of Jesus, when suffering on that cruel Cross of Calvary…”Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34

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Here above, we see two instances of instant forgiveness! One example by Jesus, and another by a human, Stephen!

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And so, just how do these examples line up and agree with Scripture?

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Listen…”And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31, 32

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So here is a passage just jam-packed with spiritual admonition about the heart-condition of the, “true worshippers” of God! And let’s not imagine that such a godly Spirit merely comes and goes. This is to be an ongoing Spirit within a Believer’s heart.

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Listen again to Paul’s letter to Galatia…“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22, 23

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And listen to how Galatians comes to an end…¹⁸ Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.”

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Daily Devotional, Year 2, December 24

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Liberty of Conscience in the Family

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“For I (God) know him (Abraham),

that he will command his children and his household after him,

and they shall keep the way of the LORD,

to do justice and judgment”

Genesis 18:19

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God has put us in a world in which we all want to have things our own way.

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And man’s innate desire is to have all things go “according to plan…according to HIS plan”.

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IN CENTURIES PAST

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In centuries past, the family was often ruled over by the stern hand of the father.

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Divorces were rare and family members knew they had to obey when in the sight of the father.

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FAMILIES TODAY

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Fast-forward into our current-day society. To a great extent, the father no longer enjoys such supreme authority.

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Maybe in some other cultures. But not the western nations so much. And decreasingly so in all cultures, pretty much.

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As a matter of fact, it is not uncommon for the wife to be the head of the household.

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“And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.”

1st John 5:19

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Yes, we live in a very different world today.

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Oh no, not that this world was ever a good place.

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But as evil and selfish as this world has always been, it has been devolving even more in these last years.

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THE CHRISTIAN HOME

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But for the Christian home, things should be much closer to Heaven’s way of governing. In other words, the Christian father and mother should take their respective roles, bringing up their children wisely and patiently and godly.

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Well, at least that’s the way it should be. But of course, it isn’t that way…most of the time. Yes, most of the time, one spouse is probably closer to the Lord than the other spouse. And so, it is not uncommon for there to be continual contention between husband and wife, over many issues.

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And in most cases, the children have been greatly influenced by outside associations (TV Internet, radio…and even comic books, friends, public schooling, etc…)

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And so, needless to say, family life in the west has become very complicated for all, but especially for the Christian!

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“For I know him (Abraham), that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment…”

Genesis 18:19

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Quite often, the newer Christian is very zealous to “command his (or her) children and his household after him”, just like faithful Abraham.

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But more often than not, the new Believer soon discovers that in today’s world, “the god of this world” has worked 24/7/365 to destroy the family unit, making things extremely difficult, especially for Christians!

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“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly…Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock”

1st Peter 5:2,3 (condensed) 

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When a man or woman becomes a Christian, the great desire is to bring the entire family along the upward pathway. But chances are, that is not what happens, especially if the spouse and children are not already Believers.

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And so, the new Believer quickly discovers that he or she cannot bring them along on the Heavenward sojourn.

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At this point, the Believer may begin to nag and push at the family, all for little or no avail.

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But God is well aware of that discouraging situation. And God has allowed that Christian to begin to trust in the “exceeding great and precious promises” found in the Bible. And thus begins a process in which the Believer begins to exercise great patience and forbearance toward the other unsaved family members.

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“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord”

Ephesians 6:4

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And as the Believer becomes more seasoned in the Word, he or she begins to let go of the “tight grip on the reins”, so to speak, thus allowing more breathing room for family members to continue their world-loving lives.

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This, of course, makes the Christian’s life extremely bitter at times, since the family’s Salvation is so critically important to that Believer!

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And thus, the frustrated Believer spends copious amounts of time in his or her “prayer closet”, praying and pleading for their Salvation!

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And this sad state of affairs causes the Believer to determine to live closer and more devoted to the Lord’s service in hopes of finally gaining the blessing of Salvation for the spouse and children.

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And this is the life that so many Christians must live. It is a life of struggle and striving, but also of faith and hope and promise.

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And truth-be-told, God allows all this in His divine will and mercy for that Believer to finally and fully die-to-self, becoming changed into Christ’s image, all due to his/her self-sacrificing effort to save their own family.

Morning Prayers – Ebenezer Newman – Downard – 1860 – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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“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”

Romans 8:28

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Thus, even in such adverse and sorrowful circumstances which today’s devotional has highlighted, God is able to take such bitter situations and turn them around for that suffering Believer’s future eternal joy!

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Yes, God will work ALL THINGS together for good, even both the big and little problems of everyday life!

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But we have the following “exceeding great and precious” promise that we must cling to…

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Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD;

that walketh in His ways.

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands:

happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house:

thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.

Psalm 128:1-4

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to learn patience and forbearance with my family. And help me to more greatly lay down my life on the altar of self-sacrificing love on their behalf…”

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…June 22 (The Return of Elijah, Part 1: “Fathers & Children”), or you can also read…January 8 (God’s Royal Priesthood Today: “Successful Absentee Parenting”)

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THE END

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

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ETERNITY NOT A PUFFY LITTLE CLOUD!

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“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18

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In the beginning, God placed our first parents in a beautiful garden. But as a result of sin, this world lost much of its beauty. The curse has marred, to a great extent, the pristine condition of nature.

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But there are perhaps many, who are under the impression, that God’s redeemed will spend all eternity sitting on a puffy little cloud, strumming a harp. Nothing could be further from the truth! “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth:” Revelation 21:1

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Do we really imagine that the same God who created that incredible garden for our first parents, would then put us through all this sorrow and hardships of this life, only to now stick us in some boring situation, for all eternity? Such people don’t know God nearly well enough.

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The beauty and innocent joys of this present world, are just a faint reflection of what awaits all those who persevere on the upward pathway to that Celestial City of God.

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LET’S CATCH A VISION OF THAT PROMISED LAND

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So Signs Of Heaven encourages the reader to begin to get a vision of the New Heaven and New Earth, and begin to get excited about it. When we hear the cry of a new born baby, or the innocent laughter of little children. When we see a little forest creature having fun, or we enjoy a walk along the sand at the ocean, and hear the majestic roar of the crashing waves. These, and the many other joys of life were created by the One who has also gone to prepare an even more beautiful place for us to live. He knows our needs, and will provide a place: a far more wonderful home than this sin-cursed Earth!

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And when we finally cross that river, and we stand together on the shores of that world to come, we will look in amazement at what He has in store for us there. And then we will know for certain, that “His mercy endures forever”, because “God is love”!

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TOMORROW

DECEMBER 25 (Come Out of Her, My People! Part 33: “Which Church Will You Choose?”)

ABOVE PICTURE: Satan, The False Prophet who now in these last days destroys the churches via a world-loving prosperity-driven false gospel – www.signsofheaven.org

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EXCERPTS FROM THE OPEN FORUM QUESTION/ANSWER RADIO TALK-SHOW…

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) are invited to listen to this small 30 minute sampling of the late Harold Camping’s nearly 50 year-long series of 90 minute nightly talk shows…This is Open Forum Show #42

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