Daily Devotional, Year 2 – OCTOBER 22 (End-Time Exodus, Part 6: “Questions, Questions, Questions!!!)
By admin On February 6th, 2021.
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Daily Devotional, Year 2 – OCTOBER 22
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End-Time Exodus,
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Part 6:
“Questions, Questions, Questions!!!”
To Read Part 1, click here… “August 25th (End-Time Exodus! Part 1)”
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When a man, woman, or child begins the Christian sojourn, Satan becomes very nervous, and sets about to derail that neophyte Believer’s walk with the Lord.
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And one of Satan’s time-tested traps is to convince the Christian that he or she is missing out on certain “necessary and fulfilling” worldly pleasures.
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And so, this hellish conman, Satan, puts a nagging urge in that unseasoned churchgoer for this or for that worldly pleasure or earthly pursuit.
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And soon, the Christian begins to think that it is necessary to add some worldly pleasure back into his life, in order to be fulfilled.
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Christian and Apollyon – Pilgrim’s Progress – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
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MANY WORLDLY PURSUITS
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Perhaps Satan will tempt us to re-introduce a little wine-drinking…
…or resuming worldly-sounding music…
…or joining some secular club…
…or watching TV…
…or listening to secular talk shows…
…or frequent trips to costly restaurants and cafes…
…or returning to amusements and sports…
…or beginning some ambitious career pursuit…
…or seeking after romance…
…etc., etc…
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Well, this above list mentions just a few of the earthly cares and pleasures which Satan uses to lure the unsuspecting follower of Jesus back into the world.
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SEEKING WORLDLY ADVICE
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And then, the naïve Christian begins to ask questions of his pastor or the elders as well as other more mature Christians…
…”Is it okay to drink a little wine?”…
…”Is watching sports okay?” …
…”Should I join a singles website?”
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Now, one great problem with going to humans with such questions as these is this: you are putting your trust in fallible humans and may receive some really bad advice!
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Especially in this day of church-apostasy, it may even be dangerous to go to church leaders with such critical questions…
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Audience hands – cropped & altered – Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain
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SATAN’S “MINISTERS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS”
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Listen… “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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Here we see that Satan will come as an angel of light, and transform his ministers into “ministers of righteousness”, to “deceive if possible, even the Elect!” Matthew 24:24
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And unfortunately, the inquiring Christian is probably going to get a worldly-compromised answer.
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ABOVE PICTURE: Satan, The False Prophet who offers a world-loving gospel
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MANY DENY SATAN’S POWER TO DECEIVE & DESTROY
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There are many in the Church who work overtime to deny the power of Satan, saying… “Oh it’s just our weak sinful flesh! Satan has no more power over us!”
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Well, yes, the Bible speaks of our weak flesh, and also speaks of Satan’s diminished capabilities over the Christian.
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But these truths must be balanced with the rest of the Bible…
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Satan presiding at the Infernal Council – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
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OUR BATTLE WITH SPIRITUAL ENTITIES
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Yes, these truths must be balanced with the rest of the Bible…
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Listen…“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day…”
Ephesians 6:12, 13
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So here we see that our struggle is not with flesh and blood, but with, “…the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places…”
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Yes, all the naggings, clamorings, and tuggings of the flesh are probably none other than evil angels working on the mind, to cause the believer to fall.
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ABOVE PICTURE: Battle for the heart – www.signsofheaven.org
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THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN CHRISTIANITY!
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Now having established this fact, let’s get to the main point of today’s devotional…
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And just what is the main point to be made in today’s devotional?
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Listen to Paul… “But what things were gain to me,
those I counted loss for Christ.
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss
for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord:
for whom I have suffered the loss of all things,
and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,”
Philippians 3:7, 8
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Now if ever there was a scripture worthy of memorizing, this passage from Philippians is it!
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Yes, let each and every Stranger & Pilgrim emblazon this passage upon the tables of his or her heart!
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Paul Shipwrecked – Acts 27:41-44 – www.lavistachurchofchrist.org – Public Domain
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MOST QUESTIONS WOULD BE ANSWERED
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Yes, if only God’s professed people would take this passage to heart, then would most all the nagging questions be answered!
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You see, Paul is laying down the first and foremost duty of every man, woman, and child who dares take the holy name of Christ upon our lips!
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Yes, to overcome the flesh! That is our greatest commission from God!
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A TRUTH WHICH MUST BE EMBRACED
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Listen…“And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” Galatians 5:24
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This above verse from Galatians presents a great truth, which, although mentioned in passing in today’s Church, is not emphasized nearly enough, nor is properly understood.
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So, as a result, most churchgoers have not yet grasped this great truth.
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Thus, the churches are filled with still unconverted and still unsanctified world-loving professors of Christ!
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USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – Public Domain
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“I will run the way of Thy commandments, when Thou shalt enlarge my heart.”
Psalm 119:32
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Yes, to finally come to the point that we are ready to make it our whole-hearted devotion to overcome the world, the flesh and the Devil, we will now have an eye single to God’s glory.
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And now, the Devil’s hold over us will have been greatly diminished!
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Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain
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TODAY’S PRAYER…
“Dear Lord, Help me to become fully engaged in this process of purifying my heart…
USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – Public Domain
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READ MORE…
To explore deeper into this subject, please read…“FEBRUARY 27 (Our Most Holy Place: “Proper Care & Maintenance”)”…
… or you can also read… February 11th (Come Out From Among Them!)
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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THE REVELATION 12 WOMAN
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“And there appeared a great wonder (sign) in heaven; a woman…
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And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness”
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Revelation 12:1, 14
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FROM WHERE & TO WHERE DOES SHE FLEE?
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WOMAN ROTATES THROUGH THE SEASONS…
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This page is about the Big Dipper, also called the Great Bear constellation (Ursa Major ).
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However, the ancient pagan cultures did not see this constellation as God intended it to be seen.
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It is actually a headless woman in childbirth. This is seen in springtime in the northern skies.
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But as the seasons progress, this travailing woman flips upside down, now appearing as a woman with upraised arms like eagle wings who is running…
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…eventually leaning forward until appearing to be flying into the wilderness (westward).
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The single star representing her birth-child (Christ) now becomes her head (“Christ is the head of the church.” Ephesians 5:23
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The 7 Stars (Big Dipper) is easy to see with its very bright 7 stars.
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But the Revelation 12 Woman (Ursa Major) must be seen on a dark starry night, away from city lights.
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These are star charts from Wikipedia, with sketches of the Woman added.
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READ MORE…
To explore deeper into this subject, please read…Woman of Revelation 12 (Flees to the Wilderness)
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TOMORROW:
OCTOBER 23 (Come Out of Her, My People! Part 21: Decimating The Book of Job)
Job rebuked by his friends – Wikimedia – US Public Domain
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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 #660 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…
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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain
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