Tuesday, October 30, 2018

We are at war

If you are a born again Chrsitian I just want to remind you that we are at war. We are involved in a spiritual war. We don't fight against flesh and blood. Our fight is with the powers, principalities and dark forces that rule this world. That's why we must wear our spiritual armor all the time.

Use faith to shield you from the fiery darts from the enemy and use your sword of the spirit, the word of God, to fight back and defeat the enemy. Sometimes we need a reminder of that when we feel attacked or things are not going our way. We live in a fallen world where there is death, disease, corruption and sin. If you only signed up to get health, wealth and prosperity then you are missing the whole point of salvation.

We are under constant attack because the enemy hates us and we are on the winning side. Don't feel down because you are under attack, count it a blessing. Because if you weren't under attack, you would be on the enemies side, right?

Count it a blessing to suffer shame and pain for barring the name of Jesus Christ my brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes on Jesus and not on what's going on around you.



Tuesday, October 23, 2018

The druids, Catholics and Halloween

I found this article I'd like to share with my audience on social media. It is from Repentance Cry Ministries. Look, I understand. As a convert and someone who loved Halloween growing up, I understand the attachment to the holiday. Candy, customes parties, ghouls, goblins, demons and death. But tell me, what place does any of those things have to do with the kingdom of God? Absolutely nothing. What does life have to do with death? What does light have to do with darkness? Absolutely nothing.

 Your local church may host a trunk and treat, or a fall festival, and provide a safe place for children and families to celebrate the holiday. I agree that the intentions are good but the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Halloween is a HUGE holiday in the occult calendar. Some may argue that they are not partaking in the occult, only the fun part. But ask yourself this "What would Jesus think about this?" In fact, what would Jesus do? He has been known to flip tables, make a whip and call out people to repentance. Some may say that this kind of behavior is not "Christ-like". These folks have made for themselves an image of Jesus that is false.

As believers and followers of Christ we are called to DENY ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus. On Sunday folks will sing about surrendering all to Jesus, but they refuse to deny these evil holidays. Pray for discernment! Don't take my word for it. Ask the Lord and He will show you. When you ask, listen and watch. It's your choice. I am just sending out a warning. Just remember that we all have an appointment with the Lord and we have to give an account for our actions. What will you say to Him who knows all and see all, including the intentions of your heart?

THE DRUIDS, CATHOLICS, AND HALLOWEEN
Information about the Celts and Druids comes from Caesar and the Roman historians, Greek writings from about 200 B.C., and very early records found in Ireland. Greek and Roman writings about the Druids dwell heavily on their frequent and barbaric human sacrifices. Additionally, the ancient Irish texts describe in detail the Druids' use of magic to raise storms, lay curses on places, kill by the use of spells, and create magical obstacles.

HUMAN SACRIFICES
Davies, a 16th century writer who traced his family lineage directly back to Druid priests who fought against Caesar, clearly describes the human sacrifices of his ancestors and the secret sacrifices still performed regularly by the Druids of his time. By 47 A.D., Rome finally defeated the Druids in Britain and outlawed human sacrifices. The few remaining Druids went underground.

HALLOWEEN AND TRICK OR TREAT
October 31st was celebrated by the Druids with human sacrifices and a festival honoring their sun god, Samhain/Kernos, the lord of the dead. They believed that the sinful souls of those who died during the year were in a place of torment, and would be released only if Samhain was pleased with their sacrifices.

In this time period, “trick or treat” was a night of horror. On Halloween, the Druids and their followers went with torches from castle to castle and serf to serf playing trick or treat. The “treat” from the castle demanded by the druids was a princess or some woman for human sacrifice. If the “treat” presented to the Druids pleased them, they would leave a Jack O’ Lantern, with lighted candles made of human fat, to protect those inside from being killed by demons that night. When some refused to meet the demands of the druids, the priests played a cruel “trick” on the home. A hex (hexagram) was drawn upon the door in human blood. That night evil spirits would kill someone in that home through fear.The “treats” received were then taken to Stonehenge for sacrifice. The spellbinding beat of Druid music filled the night as the ceremonies began. The men horrifically raped the victims and then brutally sacrificed them to their god: Samhain/Kernos, god of the dead and underworld. Halloween was founded in rape and human sacrifice.

CATHOLIC MONKS FASCINATED BY DRUIDS
Irish records tell of the fascination the Catholic monks had with the powerful Druids, and Druids soon became important members of their monasteries. Pope Gregory the Great decided to incorporate the Druids' holiday into the church. He made the proclamation, "They are no longer to sacrifice beasts to the devil, but they may kill them for food to the praise of God, and give thanks to the giver of all gifts for His bounty." Pope Gregory III moved the church festival of October 31st to November 1st and called it All Hallows or All Saints' Day. Pope Gregory IV decreed that the day was to be a universal church observance. The term Halloween comes from All Hallows Eve.

References:
1. Celebrations - The Complete Book of American Holidays, Robt. J. Myers, (Doubleday & Co., 1972).
2. The Famous Druids, A. L. Owen, (Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1962).
3. The American Book of Days, George William Douglas, (H.W. Wilson Co., 1948).
4. The Two Babylons, Rev. Alexander Hislop, (Chick Publications, 1998).
5. Spellbound, J.T.C, (Chick Publications).

Sunday, October 21, 2018

The blood of Jesus removes tough sins

What sin is so bad that the blood of Jesus cannot clean? There is no sin the blood of Christ cannot wash away. Although you may think you are too far gone, to filthy or committed something too detestable, Jesus is willing to forgive. But when He forgives you of your sins, you must also forgive yourself. Jesus is the one who justifies and forgives, so who can bring a charge against the people of God? Nobody, including yourself.

Romans 8:33 Who  will bring a charge against God's elect? God is the one who justifies.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Truth is, Christians are lazy sometimes.



I'm going to be honest and possibly offend someone. I apologize ahead of time. We Christians, are lazy sometimes. If anything dealing with church isn't planned out a month in advance, we won't do it. If we don't get a flyer or email about it, we won't go. If it conflicts with our schedule, not going. If it invades our comfort zone, we won't do it. That is sad. I am guilty of this too. But i want to get better. We all should pray to be more available. Pray to be more flexible with our schedules when we can be present. God is always searching for someone to go on His behalf.

Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

Imagine if Isaiah said instead "Here I am, but...Lord I am feeling tired and I can't make it." That's how we are sometimes. I say sometimes because I know that there are times we are not lazy and we do what pleases the Lord. We need to become more consistent is what I am trying to say. Pray to be more consistent for the Lord. Even it means staying up a little bit later, drive a little farther, and wait a little bit longer. 


I attached a screenshot of a post I read on Facebook. It's a shame that it is true. 





Walking by Faith

Walking by faith is like walking in the fog. You may not see how far you have to go, but you keep walking. You keep pressing forward and trust that God knows the way and He can see the end from the begining. After a while, walking by faith, you will reach your destination. It may not be when you wanted it to happen or when I wanted it to happen. But it will happen in the perfect timing of God. He is never late or in a hurry. He is always right on time! He promised that He knows the thoughts He has towards us. Not for evil but for good. To give us a future and hope. Praise the Lord!