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“Dan shall be a serpent by the way,

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an adder in the path,

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that biteth the horse heels,

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so that his rider shall fall backward”

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Genesis 49:17.

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THE HOLY-GHOST-RIDER CONSTELLATION

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This newer Signs Of Heaven Constellation (Fall, 2013) is by far the faintest of constellations, but is a very incredible and awesome one in a number of ways (which this article will explain).

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It is primarily comprised of the Camelopardalis Constellation (head and upper back), plus about 5 stars from the Cassiopeia Constellation (his leg), plus some random stars. It appears as an outline of a rider. Only the back of his head is detailed. And his back and the back of his legs are also detailed. Both sides of his arm are visible, and his hand is gripping the horses mane, and that is detailed by three stars (which are also part of the horse’s mane). The rider is in a position vaguely similar to a race-horse jockey. The two brightest stars in this constellation, are from the Cassiopeia Constellation, and are part of his leg. All the rest of the stars are very faint, and must be viewed on a very starry night.

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Since this constellation has just been revealed, there may be more to this constellation in the coming months. But if you can locate the Goodly Horse in Battle Constellation, then you shouldn’t have too much trouble locating this Rider Constellation, provided you have excellent star-watching conditions. 

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ABOVE PICTURE – Holy-Ghost-Rider in the Western night-sky – late winter – signsofheaven.org – Non-profit uses only. The above picture is not a totally accurate, but hopefully close enough to locate these constellations in the night-sky. Scroll down this page to the paragraph titled, “Another Star-Chart”, to see actual star-charts.

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BIBLE VERSES PICTURED IN THE HEAVENS

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“With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy streets: he shall slay thy people by the sword, and thy strong garrisons shall go down to the ground.” Ezekiel 26:12

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 Notice how the right front hoof is trampling on the tail of the Dragon. Also notice his eye is a star. It is best seen when in the western half of the sky. It is found in mid-sky traveling from east to west. In January, it is in the west after midnight. As winter progresses, it can be seen earlier and earlier in the evening. A dark sky with good star-visibility is best, but not absolutely necessary to see this constellation. It is found on the opposite side of the Dragon Constellation from Orion. And as already stated, this Goodly Horse Constellation can be seen best in mid-winter when it is in the western side of the sky, and you are looking at it while you are facing west. The nose and head of this horse is partly made from the Perseus Constellation. The tail and rear end is partly of the Cassiopeia Constellation. The hind-leg is made partly of stars from the Andromeda Constellation.

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STAR CHARTS

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Here are two charts. They are both the same chart, with this Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation sketched in on the lower chart.

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Chances are, unless the star-watching conditions are nearly perfect, the Reader might only see the back of the Rider, and the back of his leg. The head and rear end are extremely difficult to see, except under the most excellent conditions.

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ANOTHER STAR-CHART

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Here is a Wikipedia star-chart, in which the Editor has sketched in these three constellations. Now, while Orion, the Goodly Horse, and the Revelation 12 Dragon are made of very prominent and highly visible stars, the Holy Ghost Rider Constellation is very faint, for the most part.

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Most of the “Rider Constellation” is from the Camelopardalis Constellation community of stars. 

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Horse & Rider Constellation – Wikipedia star-charts – Winter constellation as seen in the West.

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THE MILKY WAY RUNS THROUGH

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THIS HOLY-GHOST-RIDER

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Now one thing that is noticeable and makes this constellation even more dramatic, is the fact that the Milky Way runs right through it. And the question that must be asked is, “What biblical implications does this constellation/Milky Way connection have?” Well, very simply put, if stars represent Believers, then this rider works in the world through His True-Worshippers, to a great extent.

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WHY IS THIS CONSTELLATION SO INCOMPLETE IN APPEARANCE

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So why is this constellation merely an outline? Well it does show his back, rear end and leg…and arm. But unlike, say, Orion, this constellation is very vague, even mysterious in appearance. Almost vacant in appearance. Yes this horseman represents Christ.

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But even more than this, it represents the Holy Spirit of Christ. And as we all know, the Holy Spirit is very, very, un-intrusive, almost impossible to detect His presence. Hence, this constellation is perhaps the most faint of all the constellations of Signs Of Heaven!

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A GENTLE BREEZE

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“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” James

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Yes, as this above passage indicates that the Holy Ghost works so imperceptibly in the lives of Believers, that His presence is mostly impossible to detect. (Now those who are of a signs & wonders gospel might just say just the opposite: that the Holy Ghost is very detectible even to the point of having a powerful presence.) But the Lord is just not an In-your-face God, to say it in a popular vernacular. He’s just the opposite. “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21.

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Snakehandling – Wikipedia – public dom.

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ANOTHER JESUS

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There are many today, who use this above passage to justify the fact that they are hearing an audible voice in their head, claiming to be God. But read this verse carefully. It says, “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee”. People today are not hearing an actual voice with their actual ears. But in the signs & wonders gospels, they are hearing a nondescript voice in their head, which claims to be Jesus. And so, this verse must be taken spiritually, signifying that we hear God in our conscience. God doesn’t literally speak with an audible voice. We don’t hear Him with our literal ears. And God certainly doesn’t actually say the words, “This is the Way, walk ye in it” in an audible voice, every time we tend to swerve off the heavenly pathway! Nobody is even claiming that! They are hearing a voice in their head which gives them advice.

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But God comes to us in a still small voice in our conscience: a conviction which prompts us to do this, or don’t do that.

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ABOVE PICTURE – Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation – late winter in the west

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WHY THIS HORSEMAN HAS NO HEAD

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So why does this Heavenly Horseman have no head? (Well, he does have the back of his head in view.) You see, God designed the various constellations featured on this website to be a composite of various biblical concepts, this constellation is no exception. This composite-phenomenon is also the reason why the Revelation 12 Woman Constellation likewise has no head prior to giving birth, but receiving her headship in winter as she flips upside down into her fleeing position, and her birth-star then becomes her head, representing Christ, who is the “head of the Church”. We might wish to say this again. The Revelation 12 Woman Constellation appears as a headless woman in summer, but flips upside-down in winter, and then appears as the fleeing Woman of Revelation, Ch. 12, but now with a head, a single star. (see Ephesians 5:23).

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Please read this little excerpt from the article, “The Goodly Horse Constellation”

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BUT HE DOES HAVE A HEAD, AFTER ALL!

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“And He is the head of the body, the church: Who is the beginning, the Firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the preeminence.” Col. 1:18

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This above passage explains why the Goodly Horse in Battle Constellation has such a large head. Christ is that head of the Church. The Church is Christ’s body.

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And since this Goodly Horse is a horse in battle, it is very comforting to know that Christ is our head. Just listen… “With him (the Assyrian king) is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles.” 2nd Chron. 32:8

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ABOVE PICTURE – Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation – later winter in the west

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RIDER FALLING BACKWARDS

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“Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.” Genesis 49:17

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This winter constellation group presents a very incredible concept, concerning a great mystery found in Scripture. Just listen to this… “Canst thou…loose the bands of Orion?” Job 38:31. Yes, this mysterious verse from Job has now been unlocked, by the revealing of these Winter Constellations. And by combining this verse from Job with the above verse from Genesis, this reveals the answer to these Winter Constellations. This is because they are a picture of Genesis 49:17.

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That is, at the beginning of winter, this constellation group appears as if the horse and its rider are falling backwards. And if the Disciple of Jesus will only do a study on what “falling backwards” means, spiritually, then it becomes clear that  falling backwards is a sign of apostasy. Now this does not make sense, if this Holy-Ghost-Rider represents the Holy Spirit, or even if He represents Jesus. But with all the myriad of stars flowing through this Horse and its Rider, then we begin to see that this prophecy concerns God’s people.

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ABOVE CHART: Early Winter Constellations in the east with Orion – Dragon (Hyades, Pleiades, etc.) – Glorious Horse (Perseus, Andromeda Constellation, etc.) – Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation (Camelopardalis, etc.) 

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CHURCH APOSTATE!

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Yes, God’s people have been deceived by Satan in these last days, believing that God was working mightily through them, via signs and wonders.

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But unfortunately, the signs and wonders which have been so prominent and prevalent are merely the workings of Satan.

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Now how can one know that these signs and wonders are from the Devil, and not from God? Very simple! The real giveaway is the apostate, world-loving condition of the Church today, and especially the portion of the Church which are most interested in these signs and wonders.

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Just listen to James… “For let not that (double-minded) man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” James 1:7, 8.

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Notice it says that the double-minded person should not think that he (or she) will receive anything from the Lord. And that would obviously include signs and wonders!

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Falling Backwards – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Share-alike License

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SIGN OF FALLING BACKWARD

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But there is one sign which especially gives away the demonic source of these signs and wonders: the sign known as “falling backward”, or more commonly known as “being slain in the Spirit”. This totally unbiblical miracle has been performed on thousands of unsuspecting church-goers, over the past half-century or more. It happens when some Preacher or evangelist who has a “special anointing” touches the recipient, causing that recipient to fall backward. Now beside the truth that the most prominent of TV evangelists are amongst the most lawless and apostate gospels, this phenomenon hearkens back to the various places in the Bible, which speaks of falling backward as a sign of apostasy! From Genesis 49:17, speaking of the horse and rider falling backward, to the apostate priest, Eli falling backward and dying, to the angry mob led by Judas, coming against Jesus, in the garden. These and more are pointing us in one direction: apostasy! Yes, this sign being performed in Christendom today of “being slain in the spirit” really has its origin in the Bible. But it is a sign of damnation in the Bible, and not of Salvation!

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But perhaps the most direct revelation of this sign is found in Isaiah, in Chapter 28.

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Listen… “But the word of the LORD was unto them (the apostate amongst God’s people) precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and FALL BACKWARD, AND BE BROKEN, AND SNARED, AND TAKEN.” Isaiah 28:13

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Now this is a very complex subject and needs to be studied out carefully. And the Reader may wish to read… “Fleeing to the Mountains: The Abomination in the Church, Part 1”

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Jesus – Guards fall backward – Jesus in Garden of Gethsemane – Brooklyn Museum – US Public Domain

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“HE THAT HATH EARS TO HEAR”

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“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches;” Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29, 3:6, 13, 22

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As you can easily see, this horse has some very big ears. Of course, this presents a very big concept. And since this Rider represents the Holy Spirit, it is obvious that He is leaning close, as if to whisper His words in the horses’ ears. And so what is He (The Spirit) whispering in this horses ears? Well, primarily the messages to the 7 churches, found in Revelation Ch.’s, 2 & 3.

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But not everyone has ears to hear. Listen to Ezekiel… “Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house.” Ezek. 12:2. Yes, the rebellion amongst God’s professing people was great, and they had all but closed their ears from hearing truth.

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Well it’s the very same problem in the New Testament. Listen to Jesus… “If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.” Mark 7:16.

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So this Rider whispering into this Horse’s ears is a heavenly picture of this concept… “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches;” Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29, 3:6, 13, 22.

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Now the great lesson to be learned, is that there are certain truths, which those who are rebellious in God’s house, will not be able to hear. And these messages to the 7 churches are those very types of messages, that many “Christians” just do not like to hear.

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And so, what is the bottom line. Well, it would be a very good idea, for each and every one of us to humble ourselves before God, and plead with Him to give us spiritual ears to hear these deeper truths which God is trying to tell us.

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ONE FINAL ENCOURAGEMENT

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This message written in the heavens comes with message written in the Bible. To use a popular phrase, this is a “package deal”! One cannot separate the Bible from this starry message written in the heavens! These signs are given for the edification of the Church. And those who merely want some sort of, “ear-tickling heavenly side-show”, will be sadly disappointed! God is not wanting to turn these signs into a giant extravaganza!

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But for those who are seeking for true unity with Christ, these signs will be an encouragement to follow the message connected with them.

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And those who are willing carefully study this message, will ultimately see this message which was foretold in Luke 21:25-27…“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; Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.”

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USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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THE END

 

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A HEAVENLY HOBBY

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“Lift up your eyes on high, and behold Who hath created these things; that brings out their host by number: He calls them all by names by the greatness of His might, for that He is strong in power; not one faileth.” Isaiah 40:26

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ABOVE PICTURE – Starry Night at La Silla – Wikimedia – Share-Alike license

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The above verse is a plea from God to look up at the Heavens and behold Who has created these things.

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In this busy work-a-day world, there are many very interesting things which can occupy one’s time and energy: hobbies, and careers, and entertainments and worries, and habits, to name just a few.

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But as the child of God devotes his or her life to God, there should be a jealous guarding of one’s own heart… “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23.

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The Christian wants nothing to get in the way of running that Christian Race.

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New York Times Square – terabass – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

Shoppers in Toronto – Wikimedia – share-alike license

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“AND WHEN YE SEE THESE THINGS…

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LOOK UP, LIFT UP YOUR HEAD”

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But having said this, there is one hobby which every ‘Noble Berean’ may take up, which only compliments the pursuit of the heavenly Prize.

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Yes, Signs Of Heaven becomes a wonderfully rewarding hobby which, unlike many less meaningful hobbies, pays off with rich, heavenly rewards. Everlasting rewards!

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And unlike these people in this photo with equipment, all you need is fairly good vision, and a dark, starry night.

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And once a person really gets to know these heavenly messengers, it will become very apparent that the message connected with these signs is truly a message to be heeded.

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Thus will the Christian be able to share this message with others. And there are perhaps many nuances and hidden biblical truths to these signs which have yet to be discovered.

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Astronomy Amateur – Wikipedia – share-alike license

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“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;” Luke 21:25

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ABOVE CHART: Summer Constellations with Doves (Sagittarius) & Woman (Ursa Major)

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FIRST FIND ORION & 7 STARS

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The very first step in finding these many constellations, should be to find the two main constellations: Orion, and the 7 Stars (aka, The Big Dipper).

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These two constellations represent Christ (Orion), and His Church (7 Stars).

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And just as these are the easiest constellations to find, so too, the first place to begin studying the Bible is the Four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John).

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These four books present Christ and His Church, when He walked the earth, just as Orion and the 7 Stars represent Christ and His Church, as seen up in the heavens.

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Then, once you are comfortable finding these two constellations, you can begin to locate the next closest constellations, and so on.

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ABOVE PICTURE: Orion the Soldier and the Revelation 12 Dragon (Hyades & Pleiades, etc.) – winter constellations – www.signsofheaven.org – not for commercial use

ABOVE PICTURE – 7 Stars Constellation as the Cross (aka Big Dipper) – winter – signsofheaven.org – not for commercial uses

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ANOTHER HEAVENLY HOBBY: PRAYER-WALKS

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Now if you’re fortunate enough to be able to go on nightly walks, and you live in an area where you can safely view the stars, here is another Heavenly Hobby which Signs Of Heaven endorses…

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Why not combine star-watching with prayer, as you walk? What a great way to draw closer to God!

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It cannot be over-stressed, just how wonderful it is to walk under the dark canopy of Heaven, while lifting up one’s heart to our Heavenly Father! There is a closeness to God that cannot be described with words!

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(And even if you cannot safely do this, you can always do such prayer-walks in the daytime, in a safe place, such as a mall, which is every bit as effective, prayer-wise.

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And for those who are in confinement, one can view these starry signs on the Internet, or simply listen to Scripture on audio.

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Either way, all such may enjoy God’s richest blessings at this very time in which God is pouring out all Heaven’s treasures upon anyone willing to forsake all, and follow Jesus!)

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Starry Night at La Silla – Wikipedia – share-alike license

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THRICE-DAILY PRAYERS

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Now of course, the Bible commands us to, “pray without ceasing“. The Christian is to constantly talk with our Heavenly Father throughout the day.

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But the Bible also holds up the godly life of Daniel, who, when captive in Babylon, still set aside three times daily, in which he knelt for special prayer.

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And furthermore the Bible also says… “Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and He shall hear my voice.” Psalm 55:17.

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Even those who are bed-fast or in a prison cell can begin to imitate Daniel in this way. And if one is fortunate to be able to walk, then this thrice-daily prayer regimen can be combined with three walks daily and even nightly.

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Marines at Prayer by Alex Raymond – Wikimedia – public domain

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