"...... And they said: we want a king to rule over us like the other nations.......... and God said: weep not Samuel, they have not rejected you, they have rejected me..." ( The book of 1st Samuel)
Many will be offended at this devotional; and I am stating what I state today...in love. We here at Watchmen of the Wall ministries hate no one. We love everyone regardless their age, race, color, belief, or doctrine. In fact, if we do not love one another, the Bible tells us the love of God is not in us. But we here at this ministry, and any God called ministry, are commanded to cry aloud and spare not, lifting up our voice like a trumpet against anything that is poison to the body of Christ, trying to warn others from falling in the trap.
WE HATE THE SIN, OR TRAP, BUT WE LOVE THE SINNER AND BACKSLIDER!
It is in my heart to love everyone and not see them go to Hell, because of the traps of Satan. Therefore, having said that, I must warn you that we have entered into a time such as Samuel the prophet saw. When Israel was in the land of Canaan, and they had finally won the land as a possession; there were no more wars to fight. These very same people, who had once worshipped God and followed his precepts, now saw the godless nations still in this land; and began to desire the things they had. God had warned them ahead of time not to take anything from these godless nations and not even to act like they are. But soon, restless Israel began to beg for a king like the other nations.
Rejecting the prophets God had set up to lead them, they wanted rule from a man instead of God himself. God gave them their desire in the form of a man called Saul. Saul was not a godly leader. At first, he appeared as if he wanted to do the right thing. But as time always shows, he proved himself to be self centered - wanting only his agenda and what he desired, not God's will and what was good for the people to righteousness. Eventually, he began to break every law God said to follow, causing the people to sin - leading them to punishment and his untimely death.
THIS VERY SAME THING HAPPENED ON NOVEMBER 2008 IN OUR ELECTIONS!
I believe, by the spirit of God, we were warned September 11, 2001! That terrible act of terrorism that killed over 3,000 Americans was a wake up call to repent. God has done this through out the course of history to get his people to return to him. But we did not heed his call. Sure, attendance in church rose for a few months; but soon we began to forget God again. Fear can shake you, but only for a while until the fear comes down. If true love does not reign in your heart, you will not stay. And again, this country headed down an even more godless road.
We, unfortunately, begged for a godless set of leaders to rule over us. We were more concerned about our money, our 401k, our creature comforts of a big house a two cars in every garage and the comfort and desires we enjoy. And instead of wanting God more, we chose one in these elections that catered to our earthly desires. I can hear Samuel rolling in his grave saying; " Oh God, they are doing it again"!
Beware of these leaders - they act like Christians; but everything that quacks like a duck, sometimes is not one. I feel by the spirit that we have now turned down the road to the end, and we cannot turn back. We did not heed to the harsh, but loving, call God gave us to repent. And now the end of these godless leaders will be the rush to the tribulation, and the end of this age.
Don't believe their lies. Don't be caught on their side. God wants you to be ready for the soon return of his son. And only those who have not sided with the godless - taking their ways, marks, and beliefs - will meet him in the air and receive Heaven as your home.
I say this in love....Be ready...... Jesus is coming soon, and so is judgment on this nation, which one do you choose?
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
A PRISONER AND A FREE MAN
In one of our last devotionals, we explored the idea of motivation. We explained that either you are motivated by fear, running from something in your life that scares you to death. And on the other side we have love, something that you are running too, something that captivates your heart so much, you are fighting to go forward to get it.
I want to explore that senario, just a little deeper.
Think about it. All man's motivation in this world, no matter what the subject, boils down to these two motives. I want you to ask yourself this question, which person is truly free? The person running from something behind them, or the person who has something in front? Coming upon this world shortly is a time of total chaos and fear like the world has never known. We have warned you about the coming terror if you have followed Watchmen of the Wall Ministries any length of time.
This terror and fear to hit this earth was prophesied in the book of Revelation, as one of the horsemen to ride and bring judgement. This fear and terror will cause you to lose your sanity. It will cause you to do whatever to survive, sell out on Jesus, take a cursed mark of the beast, and sell your birthright for a bowl of beans. When someone is motivated by fear, he is not a free man. Fear is a faith killer, and it will control you, YOU are the prisoner to its power.
But the guy running to something! He is truly the free man. A person who is running toward a goal, something that his heart desires above all else, this man is a force that cannot be stopped. Think about what the Apostle Paul said; " ....Forgetting those things which are behind me, I press toward the mark of the Prize..". Paul was a man who could not be stopped by the mouth of a snake, by a shippwrecked boat, or by a prison cell. He was consumed by the desire to grab hold of Jesus and everything he was. All he could think about was how much he loved God and seeing him one day, and that desire drove him all the days of his life. Even facing his head to be chopped off, all he could think about was, soon , he would get to see the one he loved with all his heart. I can picture him saying; " bring it on, your just getting me closer to my love, Jesus Christ".
What is controling you today? Is fear of what is to happen? or is it desire to see Jesus? this is the difference between a prisoner and a free man, fear or love.
I want to explore that senario, just a little deeper.
Think about it. All man's motivation in this world, no matter what the subject, boils down to these two motives. I want you to ask yourself this question, which person is truly free? The person running from something behind them, or the person who has something in front? Coming upon this world shortly is a time of total chaos and fear like the world has never known. We have warned you about the coming terror if you have followed Watchmen of the Wall Ministries any length of time.
This terror and fear to hit this earth was prophesied in the book of Revelation, as one of the horsemen to ride and bring judgement. This fear and terror will cause you to lose your sanity. It will cause you to do whatever to survive, sell out on Jesus, take a cursed mark of the beast, and sell your birthright for a bowl of beans. When someone is motivated by fear, he is not a free man. Fear is a faith killer, and it will control you, YOU are the prisoner to its power.
But the guy running to something! He is truly the free man. A person who is running toward a goal, something that his heart desires above all else, this man is a force that cannot be stopped. Think about what the Apostle Paul said; " ....Forgetting those things which are behind me, I press toward the mark of the Prize..". Paul was a man who could not be stopped by the mouth of a snake, by a shippwrecked boat, or by a prison cell. He was consumed by the desire to grab hold of Jesus and everything he was. All he could think about was how much he loved God and seeing him one day, and that desire drove him all the days of his life. Even facing his head to be chopped off, all he could think about was, soon , he would get to see the one he loved with all his heart. I can picture him saying; " bring it on, your just getting me closer to my love, Jesus Christ".
What is controling you today? Is fear of what is to happen? or is it desire to see Jesus? this is the difference between a prisoner and a free man, fear or love.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Careful Infidelity
"Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body what ye shall put on." Matthew 6:25
Jesus sums up common-sense carefulness in a disciple as infidelity. If we have received the Spirit of God, He will press through and say - Now where does God come in in this relationship, in this mapped out holiday, in these new books? He always presses the point until we learn to make Him our first consideration. Whenever we put other things first, there is confusion.
"Take no thought . . ." don't take the pressure of forethought upon yourself. It is not only wrong to worry, it is infidelity, because worrying means that we do not think that God can look after the practical details of our lives, and it is never any thing else that worries us. Have you ever noticed what Jesus said would choke the word He puts in? The devil? No, the cares of this world. It is the little worries always. I will not trust where I cannot see, that is where infidelity begins. The only cure for infidelity is obedience to the Spirit.
The great word of Jesus to His disciples is abandon.
Written by Oswald Chambers
"Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body what ye shall put on." Matthew 6:25
Jesus sums up common-sense carefulness in a disciple as infidelity. If we have received the Spirit of God, He will press through and say - Now where does God come in in this relationship, in this mapped out holiday, in these new books? He always presses the point until we learn to make Him our first consideration. Whenever we put other things first, there is confusion.
"Take no thought . . ." don't take the pressure of forethought upon yourself. It is not only wrong to worry, it is infidelity, because worrying means that we do not think that God can look after the practical details of our lives, and it is never any thing else that worries us. Have you ever noticed what Jesus said would choke the word He puts in? The devil? No, the cares of this world. It is the little worries always. I will not trust where I cannot see, that is where infidelity begins. The only cure for infidelity is obedience to the Spirit.
The great word of Jesus to His disciples is abandon.
Written by Oswald Chambers
Monday, June 29, 2009
Crossroads
"And of some have compassion, making a difference:
And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh." - Jude 1:22 & 23.
When you boil everything down, there are really only two things that motivate everyone. Everyone is motivated by either "what they are running from" or "what they are running to".
Think about it....your motivation to rise up each morning and go to work....either for a recognition, promotion, and a paycheck, or to keep from being fired. Your motivation to go to church....either for the expectation of receiving from God, or to keep the pastor and the people from talking about your absence.
If we are honest with ourselves, we either run the race of life pulled by love....or pushed by fear.
"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." - Phillipians 3:13 & 14.
Beloved, there is an encounter looming on the horizon. It is inevitable....unavoidable....and, very soon, impossible to ignore.
Back in the Garden of Eden, God created mankind with a specific destiny in mind. He placed Adam and Eve on this earth to fulfill a destiny that He had determined and written before the earth was hung in space. However, Satan also had a destiny in mind for mankind....and, unfortunately, due to a choice that was made by Adam and Eve, both destinies became a reality...driving mankind throughout the course of history.
Up until this point, those two destinies have dwelt together...the children of God driven by a destiny made possible by the blood our our savior Jesus Christ - resulting in the Redemption of Man and the Glorifying of God; the children of Satan driven by a destiny made possible by the choice made in the garden of Eden - resulting in the Destruction of Man and the Glorifying of Satan. Until now, these two destinies have coexisted and cohabited....but not for much longer.
Can't you feel it? Can't you sence it? The world and the church are both racing toward a dramatic and climactic conclusion. The two destinies that have ran side by side on parrallel tracks are now on a collision course of which the crossroads where they will meet is very near. In the next few days ahead, we will be driven by either the Fear that that fuels Satan's train, or the Love that fuels God's. The choice to make the switch from one train to the other will be equally strong and equally motivating on both sides. The choices we make in the next few days will determine what train we are riding on when the two destinies meet and also determine our eternal fate on an individual level.
"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." - Joshua 24:15
Very soon, everyone will have to choose between "what is right, and what is easy." Beloved, the choices you make from this point on must be conscious...intentional....every day. Time is running out and the choice we make today may be the choice that seals our eternal destiny.
And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh." - Jude 1:22 & 23.
When you boil everything down, there are really only two things that motivate everyone. Everyone is motivated by either "what they are running from" or "what they are running to".
Think about it....your motivation to rise up each morning and go to work....either for a recognition, promotion, and a paycheck, or to keep from being fired. Your motivation to go to church....either for the expectation of receiving from God, or to keep the pastor and the people from talking about your absence.
If we are honest with ourselves, we either run the race of life pulled by love....or pushed by fear.
"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." - Phillipians 3:13 & 14.
Beloved, there is an encounter looming on the horizon. It is inevitable....unavoidable....and, very soon, impossible to ignore.
Back in the Garden of Eden, God created mankind with a specific destiny in mind. He placed Adam and Eve on this earth to fulfill a destiny that He had determined and written before the earth was hung in space. However, Satan also had a destiny in mind for mankind....and, unfortunately, due to a choice that was made by Adam and Eve, both destinies became a reality...driving mankind throughout the course of history.
Up until this point, those two destinies have dwelt together...the children of God driven by a destiny made possible by the blood our our savior Jesus Christ - resulting in the Redemption of Man and the Glorifying of God; the children of Satan driven by a destiny made possible by the choice made in the garden of Eden - resulting in the Destruction of Man and the Glorifying of Satan. Until now, these two destinies have coexisted and cohabited....but not for much longer.
Can't you feel it? Can't you sence it? The world and the church are both racing toward a dramatic and climactic conclusion. The two destinies that have ran side by side on parrallel tracks are now on a collision course of which the crossroads where they will meet is very near. In the next few days ahead, we will be driven by either the Fear that that fuels Satan's train, or the Love that fuels God's. The choice to make the switch from one train to the other will be equally strong and equally motivating on both sides. The choices we make in the next few days will determine what train we are riding on when the two destinies meet and also determine our eternal fate on an individual level.
"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." - Joshua 24:15
Very soon, everyone will have to choose between "what is right, and what is easy." Beloved, the choices you make from this point on must be conscious...intentional....every day. Time is running out and the choice we make today may be the choice that seals our eternal destiny.
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