America

Recent videos posted online had claims of divine revelation confirming Obama is the Antichrist. Now, I have no doubts that he is OF antichrist, but it remains to be seen whether he will be the one to put his authority behind a seven year treaty with Israel. (Daniel 9) I did get the overwhelming conviction in my soul, of "something wicked this way comes," when he was elected the first time around. His ascension, however, was but a culmination of more than two hundred years of sordid American history.

I am thoroughly convinced that the vast majority of our founding fathers were not christians (even though they obviously acknowledged how invaluable was the Bible to governance). They were far too steeped in paganism, and considered themselves too cultured and educated to hold with such "superstitions." The halls of power in Washington DC are built upon Greek systems of thought and are facsimiles of, and decorated as, temples to the gods. A long time ago, I read a sermon by a gentleman pastor who preached in the mid 1800s, blasting the nation called America for its obvious idolatry. The preacher considered it a partner in crime to Rome (Roman Catholic Church) in it's deception. He considered the RCC to be the Beast of Revelation, and his conclusion about America is one that I now agree with.

Mind you, I don't agree that Rome is the whole of the beast, although it has plenty of Babylon about it (Remember the statue in Daniel had two legs). I believe that Islam is it's other half, even more militantly antichrist in it's denial of the incarnation of our Deliverer. Islam's primacy in these midnight hours is the fulfillment of the conglomerate creature that rises from the sea. These maniacal barbarians hordes, I believe, are the sudden destruction promised to the unbelievers of the western world, to apostate Ephraim.

Just recently, I have become aware, because of the mass of information available to us in our modern world, that this country's dream of freedom and liberty, has all along been a carefully constructed sham, a facade (but of course, used by God, and allowed by Him.) I believe the founders thought to incubate an ancient prophesy, to bring about the return of the "Light Bringer" (who would break the chains of our "servitude" to God and makes us gods) and a new world order. The symbolism is everywhere. Americans are slaves of their own government financial system. The socialist elite spend our money and we work to pay for it. We are owned by foreign powers, who use our industry and work ethic to finance their elitist, warring systems. They are parasites on the capitalist system.

Obama's role in this now seems clear cut. He acts subservient to foreign powers. In all of the countries he visits, who are adverse to us, he is welcomed with open arms. As he said in his speech in Egypt (untranslated and unreported in America) "I am one of you." Obama is not american, he is arab. Obama seems intent on midwifing the birth of radical extremist governments in the middle east. He is aiding the bloodthirsty predator beast in gaining worldwide dominion.

So, although most people believe america is not mentioned in Bible prophesy, I agree with the conclusion of the long ago preacher who believed that America is the second beast of the book of Revelation. Consider this: If beasts are kingdoms (and anyone who studies prophesies knows they are) and the horns are the individuals who rule or govern them, then Obama and Biden are the twin horns of a so called "Christian" nation (like a lamb), which never the less partakes of the full nature of the dragon. That would make Obama the false prophet. Remember how the false prophet has the power to call down fire from heaven on those who refuse to worship the beast? Remember how Obama sends drones for strategic strikes against America's enemies?

The beast system existed long before america. It's last king will be it's most evil. In the old testament he is called the King of Egypt, the King of Babylon, and the Assyrian. The "Idol" Shepard has a withered right arm and eye due to a deadly head wound (which Revelation says is healed). Obama's wildest dreams of Chicago style thuggery will soon be eclipsed by a global flowering of the mass murder which is so common and normal for Islam.

The Calling

When he finally finds the One he's been seeking all along,
When he truly sees the Father, of the family to which he now belongs,
Exalted joy is born in flesh, his soul sings the heavenly song.

He's turned away from lesser things, in peace he does delight.
The burdened and the sorrowful, by gentleness, he does invite.
See, the weakest, God can change and use for good, despite.

It's gratitude that sets a fire, in the flesh, that burns,
to set the world aflame, and have it be, His love to which they turn.
Thus blooms the blood red passion, to answer the need that love discerns.

Declares the Holy One, "I have called you by name! You are mine!"
When He separates and sanctifies, His elect, for purposes divine!
Because they belong to Him, with His sacrificial character, they shine!

"Fear not! I have redeemed you!" enjoined to battle with His confidence!
Called to this mission of mercy, to give the questioners a sure defense!
Interceding for the prideful, so they can be convinced!

Even if the sinner, to whom he speaks, the message does deplore,
Sees fit to persecute the messenger, cause rancor and discord,
No matter the cost, whether living or dying, he belongs to the Lord!

To know that his contribution is a gift which God has planned.
To have the honor of serving Him, is a blessing from His hand!
Sends him working at a feverish pitch, towards Love's vision, wide and grand!

Why Are They So Mean?

This has got to be the proverbial question of the ages. Of course the answer would depend on who was asking the question, but the Bible has insider information to offer us.

Here are my own results from my investigation into this phenomenon. The Lord has shown me, personally, that the virulent hatred of those who do not even know me, is nothing but, and no more than, jealousy. The reason that this was a revelation to me was that I had always assumed (like most people do) that hatred has to have a cause, a reason for it's existence! (In other words, I've done something to deserve it!) Falling into line with this "fallacy", those who hate will always be able to justify their emotional response, either from fantasy, or by twisting reality, but they have no excuse.

What can be said about those where the association starts out pleasant, and then over time starts to degrade, becoming increasingly negative as to their opinion and treatment of us? What about those who know us very well, and use it to take advantage? That see humbleness as a means for opportunity and entitlement? Just remember how the Bible says that we are not battling humans, but wicked spirits that influence. It's not the person, but another entity entirely, that takes envy to a whole new level. Their malevolence is reserved for the servants of the Most High King, who fill an office(despite the weakness) that the spirits are no longer qualified for. They are angry at their replacements. Their pride says that they are better than us!

So how could the Lord let us be exposed to these diabolically minded individuals who definitely do not want us to live up to our calling? Simple. He does not want us to commit the same errors. God wants us to see what happens when we are not like minded with Him. The other beings thought they had better ideas than God. It becomes a contest of gods, a war for supremacy. The artwork of the Creator is despoiled by the battle.

There can only be One. He only wants you to see the Blessedness of Who He Is, to have you participate in the Compassion which Is His Person. He wants us to recognize the destruction that is anything that is not of Him. We must reject all but Him as God!

1 Peter 4:1

Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

Justified!

You had good reasons to act the way you did! You started with only the best motives, you know! It wasn't you who made things go wrong! You were the victim. Someone else twisted everything because that wasn't how you meant it to be. You can't be blamed because you did your best!

Making excuses is what happens when you are trying to justify yourself. If we've followed our own standards, our own rules, then it's supposed to make it okay, excusable. I mean, we had reasons to act as we did! Our anger will not permit us to see it any other way. We're rationalizing ourselves away from the truth.

By those same standards, our own, isn't it tempting to think that something, anything, about ourselves, or what we can do, is gonna save us! We want to be prepared, want to dot all of our i's and cross all of our t's, so as to have our bags packed for heaven. Again, we did our best, and again, our reasoning is leading us away from the truth. Following the law is acting a part, it's worshipping a description, rather than a person. If we think we can achieve the goal of matching the description of the character of God ourselves, then we don't need Him, we don't need God at all!

Whether what we offer up is according to our own rules, or whether we follow a script, it's all about us. If we do anything, anything at all, to save ourselves, or keep ourselves saved, then we are usurping God's authority: "Whatever is not of faith is sin."Romans 14:23

The evidence of a justified man is humbleness! His acts of love and obedience come, not from a desire to prove himself, but from an awareness of just how much his redemption cost, and of the beauty and worthiness of Him whom he serves. This man mourns, while desperately wishing he could change the past, wishes that there were something about himself that was worth something, anything at all, to the One who loved him. He knows he has nothing to offer. He can only surrender. Confronting love, he can only worship!

It's only the one who does not slough off, does not ignore his sins, who has felt their overwhelming weight, and been compelled to turn them over to the only One who can, and has, born that burden for him, despite his feelings of unworthiness, that is justified! "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."Matthew 5:6  Righteousness, God's character of unfailing, sacrificial love, can only be gained as a gift from the Only one who IS perfect. Our yearning for perfect love can but drive us to the Source. It must be He, Himself, that we crave, obsess about, dream about, and worship! We must wait on Him to fill us with Himself! We must belong to Him, and want that, with every fiber of our being! When we trust only Him, when we are His, we are justified by Him! "It is God who justifies!"Romans 8:33

The Perfect Storm

Caught up in the storm, and torn away from my moorings, by the tide,
In the winter of my disaffection, my search revealed no where to hide.
From stormy faces set against me with their anger walled inside,
puppets, manipulated by my enemy, to drive me from the peace, where I reside.
This storm can rage around me as it wills, for my security is not from here.
Even grief or exile cannot change my destiny, or interfere.
Inundated by the water of increasing pressure that's more severe,
This tempest is surrounded, and used by Divinity, despite my fear.
The adversary wants me to wonder, what it is about me, that they SO despise,
 Father whispers gently"Look to see the evidence, of their jealousy" with my eyes.
The verdicts that they pronounce with lying lips, I refuse to internalize,
It seems they don't know, that I'm wise to the schemes, that they devise.
When they come at me with accusations, I'm speechless with astonishment!
What is the wrong that I have done, that they would use me as a vent?
What justifies the anger, that leaves them incoherent?
A sarcastic rejoinder, on my part, would feel heaven sent!
That reaction is not an option. I'm called to better things!
Like honest vulnerability, and the responsibilities it brings.
How can they understand, more that the surface, if they're hiding?
Their own fear behind, the wall of anger, where they're residing?
How forbidding is the sense of pressure in the air!
When approaches evil, but you cannot tell from where!
An engineered calamity, strikes from serpent's coils,
Emerging, as he does, from hiding, where turbulent water roils.
White tipped waves hurtling, over seawalls thought secure,
Sudden horrendous sorrow! That we must now endure!
Not yet! The agony, that we've been warned about!
From the lips of countless watchmen, praying and devout!
There's no more time to waste!
Can't you see it's just a taste?
Of hell's fury, come to earth,
the agony preceding a new birth!
As through a window, I view with curious detachment,
those who will soon face, the foe that will not relent.
What is it about the signs, that are happening?
That makes them oblivious, to what all this will bring?
Why will they not listen, when I beg them to repent?
They've never heeded the watchmen, that Adonai has sent.
It just seems so surreal, to understand the times.
When none of those around me, can hear the midnight chimes.

The Knowing

Throughout the ages, I have waited
with infinite patience, unabated.
I've never tired, nor grown weary
diligent to culminate my artistry.
This jewel I receive, at the end
Is built on the foundation of the love I intend.
I already knew, you and your heart
I've already planned, to make you a part.
of My inheritance, of who I Am.
You will shine with the light of the Lamb.
You're but a small flame, in the wind,
trusting in the Word I send.
The winds of hatred, can but feed that flame!
Because it's of Me! My Love! The very same!
Don't be afraid, of My embrace!
Of the longing you have, to see my face!
Can you understand, that soon, you too?
Will know Me, as I've known you?
Be assured, that I've prepared a place,
for gentle humility will not be disgraced!
Where the light of truth, is shared among sons.
Where glorious peace and justice are done!
I've always known you, shining in my strength.
A moment more, and you will rejoice at length!
Forever a part of My joy and peace.
That which you know of Me, will only increase.
For the greatest reward, yet awaits you.
The complete joy of My heart, will be yours, too.