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Daily Devotional, Year 4 – December 21

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Eternal Torment?

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Part 33:

“Outer Darkness (CONTINUED)”

To read Part 1, click here… “September 8th (Eternal Torment?)”

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“And I say unto you,

That many shall come from the east and west,

and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob,

in the kingdom of Heaven.

But the children of the kingdom

shall be cast out into outer darkness:

there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Matthew 8:11, 12

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CONTINUED FROM YEAR 2, SEPTEMBER 15TH DEVOTIONAL…

So, just how do we walk in the light, and stay in the light?

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PARABLE OF THE WEDDING INVITATION

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Well, perhaps we might find the answer to this question by examining just what could cause a churchgoer to be cast out into outer darkness…

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Listen…“…and (Jesus) said,

‘The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king,

which made a marriage for his son…

But they made light of it, and went their ways,

one to his farm, another to his merchandise…

…And when the king came in to see the guests,

he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment…

Then said the king…cast him into OUTER DARKNESS;

there shall be WEEPING AND KNASHING OF TEETH.”

Matthew 22:1-3, 5, 11-13

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The problem with the invited guests was that they were more concerned about this world and all its pleasures and pursuits.

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And thus, they ignored the invitation.

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Parable of the wedding guest – Wikigallery – US Public Domain

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“Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”

Matthew 6:24 & Luke 16:13

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And thus, it is also today!

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It is like a revolving door of one day attempting to worship Jesus, followed by six days of vigorously pursuing many modern-day gods…

…cars, boats, sports, amusements, hobbies…

…houses, lands, careers, projects, excursions…

…clubs, TV, radio, high-tech devices…

…and all the other modern-day idols that are commonly revered in this modern-day cornucopian super-society.

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Mall – Fashion Centre at Pentagon City – Wikimedia – Share-alike license

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CAST INTO OUTER DARKNESS

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And so, this Parable of the Wedding Invitation ends with one person sitting in the wedding with no wedding garment.

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And when discovered, the king said…

…”Bind him hand and foot, and take him away,

and cast him into outer darkness;

there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Matthew 22:13

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Yes, this man without a wedding garment symbolizes all those church members who worship God 1-day-per-week, while pursuing all our weekday gods the next 6 days! 

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A DIFFERENT SPIRIT ENVELOPS

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Oh no, these idolaters will not be literally thrown out.

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But in time, a spiritual mist of darkness will envelop us (see Acts 13:11 & 2nd Peter 2:11).

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And we will become filled with a different spirit, a worldly spirit.

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And even though we might continue to attend church each week, we will nevertheless become worldly-minded.

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And the evidence of this is that we will become critical of people, symbolized by the phrase, “gnashing of teeth”.

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Maybe even at God!

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PS Krøyer – Hip hip hurra! Kunstnerfest på Skagen – 1888 – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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WEEPING

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But we will also weep, because we will have a dim cognizance that our lives have become void of a love for Bible study, contemplation, and ceaseless prayer.

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Oh yes, we may pick up our Bibles for 15 minutes each morning.

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And yes, we may still pray at times.

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But the love for these Christian duties just won’t be there any longer.

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And we know it.

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But our love for this world takes precedence over our love for Heaven, and for Heaven’s Jesus! 

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Vincent van Gogh – Old Man in Sorrow (On the Threshold of Eternity) – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

Weeping Woman – Van Gogh – Wikimedia – US Public Domain

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REPENTANCE POSSIBLE!

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But is there any hope for those of us who have been thrust out into outer darkness?

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Can such a miserable wretch like me ever return to the Lord?

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Well yes!

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After all, this is still the day of Salvation!

David’s sorrow – Wikigallery – Public Domain

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FOREVER FAITHFUL!

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And there have been many who have returned to the light once again!

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And once we do return to a restored relationship with God, these will never ever again want to slight the grace of God!

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We have finally learned our lesson!

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And now we are ready to completely forsake this present world and once again begin that ever-ascending pathway to Heaven!

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Upward-Pathway-by-böhringer-friedrich – cropped image – Wikimedia-Share-alike-License (1)

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to keep my eyes steadfast upon Thee.

…Let the meditations of my heart be upon Thy Word.

…Let me pray to the degree that I’m not even aware that I am praying!

…O let me not be taken away and cast into outer darkness…

 

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…

“December 22 (Eternal Torment? Part 34: “Weeping & Gnashing Forever?””

or you can also read this shorter article…

“September 8th (Eternal Torment?)”

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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THE END

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TODAY’S HEAVENLY SIGN

 

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“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Six days shall you labour, and do all thy work:

But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God:

in it you shalt not do any work,

thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter,

thy manservant, nor thy maidservant,

nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 

For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth,

the sea, and all that in them is,

and rested the seventh day:

wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.”

Exodus 20:8-11   

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The Earth seen from Apollo 17 – wikipedia, – NASA, – public domain

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FOURTH SOLAR SYSTEM MEMBER

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Counting the Sun as the 1st heavenly sphere, the Earth is the 4th heavenly sphere.

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If we extend our theory (and it’s just a theory) that God created our solar system to correspond to the commandments, then planet Earth would correspond to the 4th Commandment.       

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And so, on the very planet that corresponds to the commandment that exalts the idea of “rest” and “peace”, there exists very little peace.

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And very little rest.

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Ironic, isn’t it?

Picture: Solar System NASA public domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Planet Of Rest”…4th Sphere & 4th Commandment

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TOMORROW…

December 22 (Eternal Torment? Part 24: “Weeping & Gnashing Forever?”

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<span style=”color: #808080;”>Hell – Jan van Eyck Diptych – _Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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Cliffe Knechtle | What Does it Mean To Live For Yourself? | Give Me an Answer

 

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Daily Devotional, Year 4 – December 18

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Valley Of Decision Now, 

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Part 10:

“Which Cross Will You Choose?” 

To Read Part 1, Just Click Here… “August 5th (Valley Of Decision, Now!)”

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“And they that passed by railed on him,

wagging their heads, and saying 

Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross,

that we may see and believe.

And they that were crucified with Him reviled Him.“

Mark 15:29, 32

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VALLEY OF DECISION NOW APPEARING IN SKY!

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Now as we look into the night heavens in this month of August, the Lord has created a constellation group to represent this Valley of Decision concept!

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It appears as two mountains, with a valley between.

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One Mount represents the Mount Gerizim, the Mount of Blessings, and the other represents Mount Ebal, the Mount of Cursings, as spoken of in Deuteronomy 11:29.

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Listen… “These (6 tribes of Israel) shall stand upon mount Gerizim

to bless the people,

when ye are come over Jordan…

And these (the other 6 tribes)

shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse;”

Deuteronomy 27:12, 13

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And so, these two mountains represent the blessings which come to those who obey God, or the cursings which come upon the disobedient!

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Valley of Decision Constellation Group

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Most street preachers encounter a whole lot of backlash in their efforts to tell about Jesus and His Salvation.

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Provided at the top of this article is a link in which several skeptics argue against Christianity and against this particular street preacher.

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But this is nothing new. Listen to the Gospels…

…”And they (the two thieves also on crosses,

“one on His right and one on His left”) that passed by, railed on Him,

wagging their heads, and saying,

‘Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,

Save thyself, and come down from the cross.'”

Mark 15:28

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But even the many other likewise mocked Jesus…

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But Jesus didn’t bother arguing with them.

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Rather, Jesus looked upon all those onlookers and mockers and said…“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34

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Now, this particular street preacher got into some pretty heated exchanges which happens quite often with Internet street preachers. (And this website absolutely does not condone any anger or shouting when preaching).

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On the other hand, this preacher goes to various college campuses and assumes the role of a college professor, and engages with students and faculty using logic in effort to make them consider exploring the Bible.

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Now this website is not promoting this or any street preacher, but merely using this video as a comparison to all the Bible examples of mocking and deriding in the story of the Cross.

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Just picture Jesus on the Cross with two thieves, one on His right and one on His left.

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Both are mocking and deriding Him.

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This is a picture of the entire human race.

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We’ve all rebelled against Heaven.

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We’ve all rejected Jesus.

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Those two thieves represent all mankind.

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Those two thieves are a picture of each and every one of us.

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And yet, at one point, one of those thieves (the thief on the right) began to look upon Jesus differently.

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And eventually, he turned to Jesus and said…

…”And he said unto Jesus,

‘Lord, remember me when Thou comest into thy kingdom’.

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee,

To day shalt thou be with Me in paradise.”

Luke 23:42, 43

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This incredible turn of events becomes a tableau: an object lesson and scenario of Salvation.

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In other words, Like the entire Bible, this particular scenario is a real-life allegory concerning the choice which every man, woman, and child must make: which thief represents me?

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Am I going to continue to mock Jesus and His offer of everlasting life?

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Or am I going to change my mind, and call out to Jesus to save me?

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And this is how the Bible has been written.

It presents literal, historical events which God has orchestrated in such a way

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VALLEY OF DECISION ASKS YOU…

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“WHICH JESUS WILL YOU CHOOSE?”

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These are just some of the different gospels which offer “another Jesus”, and “another spirit”.

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And each and every one of us will be confronted with the question, “Which Jesus will you choose?”

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ABOVE PICTURE: Satan, The False Prophet who offers a world-loving gospel 

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, . 

Marine Praying – Wikimedia – USMC Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…  or you can also read… 

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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TODAY’S HEAVENLY SIGN

 

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“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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AT THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE…

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As we all know, life is made up of one decision after another.

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Some are of little consequence.

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Others are more important.

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And then there are those times which require life-changing decisions.

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The Bible speaks of the Valley of Decision…

…”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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Of course, this valley is a spiritual concept and not a literal place.

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But God has inscribed this very truth in the heavens.

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It is called “The Valley of Decision” Constellation.

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It speaks of that valley that each person must walk through.

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VALLEY OF DECISION CONSTELLATION GROUP…

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 They appear in mid-summer in the eastern skies in pre-dawn hours.

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These are made of Cassiopeia (mount on left)…

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…and various stars from the Andromeda Constellation (valley) Pegasus (Mount of Cursing (middle mount) & Destroying Mount (right)), and Pisces (Broad Way to Hell).

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The galaxy which appears to be climbing the Mountain of Blessing is the Andromeda Galaxy. 

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The ‘Valley of Decision’ Constellation” 

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TOMORROW…

December 19 (“The Armor of God!” Part 4 The Devil, “The Discourager-in-Chief”!)

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