Today’s Devotional, Year 3 – September 24 (Mark Now Given? Part 3: “Unjust Laws”)
By admin On February 16th, 2021.
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Today’s Devotional, Year 3 – September 24
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Mark Now Given?
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Part 3:
“Unjust Laws”
To read Part 1, go here… April 3rd (Mark Now Given!)
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“…and that no man might buy or sell,
save he that had the mark,
or the name of the beast,
or the number of his name.”
Revelation 13:17
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In the years following the establishment of the New Testament Church, many Christians were forced by Rome to pinch off a tiny amount of incense and sprinkle it on a small altar dedicated to the queen of Heaven.
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If an individual refused, he or she suffered a cruel death in the Roman arena.
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The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
ABOVE PICTURE: Mark of the beast – pub. dom. – Wikipedia
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“THE PROUD HAVE DIGGED PITS FOR ME”
Psalm 119:85
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But today, Satan is much more sophisticated in his assaults against Christians!
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Right under our noses, “the god of this world” is now implementing unjust laws which will test each and every church, ministry, and individual regarding “who do I truly serve and worship?”
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The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
ABOVE PICTURE: Mark of the beast – pub. dom. – Wikipedia
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MODERN-DAY PERSECUTION
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Yes, unjust laws are now going through legislation which will infringe upon the religious freedom of hospitals, elderly care facilities, churches, schools, military, businesses, and individuals who desire to serve the Lord Jesus.
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These unjust laws are coming concerning various “politically protected” entities, religious, social, and moral.
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The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
ABOVE PICTURE: Mark of the beast – pub. dom. – Wikipedia
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“NO MAN MIGHT BUY OR SELL (THE GOSPEL)”
Revelation 13:17
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For instance, legislation is now being enacted to force churches, ministries, businesses, schools, care facilities to not only accept certain sins and antibiblical behavior, but also to actively promote them!
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In this way, Satan can now violate the Christian’s conscience, in a new and updated method!
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No longer is it necessary to pinch some incense onto an altar to Diana, Ishtar, or whatever other god or goddess worshiped.
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The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
ABOVE PICTURE: Mark of the beast – pub. dom. – Wikipedia
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MISCHIEVOUS LAWS
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But the same result as sprinkling incense can now be accomplished by these unjust laws…“Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?” Psalm 94:20
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Here above, God is foretelling that mischief will be framed by unjust laws. And that appears to be what we’re now seeing in our society.
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The question is, can the courts of the land prevent these laws from being enacted?
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Perhaps they can hold back these laws for a few more years. But maybe the courts have already joined the forces of Satan and will join in the persecution!
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The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
ABOVE PICTURE: Mark of the beast – pub. dom. – Wikipedia
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NO MORE FREEDOM OF SPEECH CONCERNING BIBLE TRUTH
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The true meaning of “buying & selling” is concerning what Proverbs says…“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.” Proverbs 23:23
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And so, Revelation 13:17 is to be fulfilled… “that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”
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This phenomenon is already beginning to be fulfilled as we see so-called, “hate laws” now being enacted that may soon stifle free speech by the Christian community.
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The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
Protest – Anti-Christian rally in Chicago – cropped image – Wikimedia
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MARK NOW GIVEN!
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But the Bible reveals that, “no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Revelation 13:17
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Unfortunately, the vast majority within the Christian community have bought into Satan’s lie that they will be removed from the earth prior to all this happening.
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But the Bible does not promote such an idea.
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As a matter of fact, it is God’s intention to test each and every Christian as to “Who do I truly fear and worship?”
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The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
ABOVE PICTURE: Mark of the beast – pub. dom. – Wikipedia
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“I WILL KEEP THEE FROM THE HOUR OF TEMPTATION”
Revelation 3:10
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And so, this test will come upon the whole world!
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And even though many theologians mis-apply Revelation Chapter 3:10, attributing it to the so-called Pre-Tribulation Rapture, the fact is, the Bible never mentions anything about a so-called “Rapture”, but only speaks about Christ returning on the Last Day (see John 6:39, 40, 44, 54)
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(To read more on this false doctrine, go here…“Daily Devotional, Year 2 – JANUARY 25 (The Pre-Trib Rapture)“)
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The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
ABOVE PICTURE: Mark of the beast – pub. dom. – Wikipedia
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“For God hath not appointed us to wrath…we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
1st Thessalonians 5:9 & Acts 14:22
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Many radio and TV preachers love to quote 1st Thessalonians 5:9…“For God hath not appointed us to wrath” as a reason that we will be raptured out of this world, prior to the coming Great Tribulation.
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But what they ignore are such verses as Acts 14:22, which says, “we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
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And so, you will seldom hear this verse being quoted by the Pre-Tribulation Rapturists, especially in connection to the coming tribulation.
Christian and Apollyon – Pilgrim’s Progress – Wikipedia – US Public Domain
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GOOD NEWS!
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Now the very Good News is that today is the day of Salvation. 
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And it is time that every individual who dares take the name of Christ on his or her lips still has opportunity to fortify the heart and mind in the things of Heaven!
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This is the only way to avoid the Mark of the Beast!
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USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – Public Domain
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STUDY, CHRISTIAN, STUDY!
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Therefore, every moment of our day should now be dedicated to filling our hearts with the pure Word of Christ, and shunning all corrupting influences, as far as possible!
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Unceasing prayer, 24/7 contemplating the Bible, combined with refusing to watch and listen to unsanctified media chatter/images, and any other ungodly influence is now the order of the day for Christians!
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We have not a moment to lose! Every unnecessary duty and pleasure should be put aside to allow us time for heavenly pursuits! The eternal destiny of every Christian and their family is now hanging in the balance!
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ABOVE PICTURE: soldiers of the cross – armor up! – www.signsofheaven.org
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TO READ PART 4, CLICK HERE…
January 21 (Mark Now Given? Part 4: “Internet Censorship”)
ABOVE PICTURE: Mark of the beast – pub. dom. – Wikipedia
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TODAY’S PRAYER…
“Dear Lord, Keep me from neglecting my great commission of purifying my heart and transforming my life. Mold me and make me into Thy likeness…
Praying Hands – Otto Greiner – Wikimedia – bassenge.com – Cropped image – Public Domain
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READ MORE…
To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Mark of the Beast & Seal of God” or you can also read… May 15 ( Hide Thyself…For A Moment! Part 3: “How To Stay Hidden”)
Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license
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THE END
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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN
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LOCATING THE DRAGON
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The Dragon Constellation can be located by finding Orion in winter months. The Dragon is to Orion’s left, and the Dragon’s mouth is right next to Orion’s shield. This Dragon’s mouth is the V-like constellation The Hyades Cluster, which is the very same constellation that comprises the head of Taurus the Bull. In other words, Hyades is also known as the head of Taurus the Bull. And Hyades is the mouth of this Dragon.
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The tip of the Dragon’s tail is composed of that star-cluster known as The Pleiades. The Pleiades is actually in the shape of a lion’s furry tassel tip of his tail. The sketch below shows this Pleiades as the tail tip.
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Now with aid of a dark starry night, you may begin to connect this mouth and the tail with a very long body in an oval shape. The front and back legs are very well-defined with stars. The front legs are made partially of Taurus. The back legs and rear fin are made of the Cetus Constellation. But the long oval-shaped body has relatively few stars, but can been seen, howbeit with a dark starry night. The four stars of the front fins are made partially of Taurus. This Dragon constellation appears in the eastern horizon about mid-summer in the pre-dawn hours, spewing his flood-waters northward toward the Woman of Revelation 12 (Woman in Travail). The Wave of Water is primarily composed of the Constellation Auriga. The are two more less bright stars which are closest to the Dragon’s mouth. These two dimmer stars are also part of this Wave of Water.
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READ MORE…
To explore deeper into this subject, please read… The Dragon of Revelation 12 Constellation or you can also read… Flood Waters of Satan-Introduction
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TOMORROW:
September 25 (Habakkuk Says “Run!”, Part 17: “Clinging To God’s People With Flatteries!”)
kissing hand – Wikimedia – Share-alike-License
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