What happened to….

It has been very strange, taking this many days off, in a row. Even for an event as wonderful as Christmas!! I have tried to stay away from my Christian radio, as much as possible. There are programs, on this station, that I want even listen to anymore regardless. There are some real Bible believing, and preaching programs, on this station also. 

It is really hard to listen to those, in the media spreading their version, of the gospel. Most of the really famous preachers, in my opinion, are sugar coating Gods Word, to get your money. Everything is based, on your support, to their ministry.    What happened to the ministry of God?    Where does Jesus fit in this madness?      How come Holy Spirit is being used as filler, instead of being God?

Does anybody else see, what is really going on, in the world, of ministry today? I know that some of the readers of this blog know, and realize what is really going on today. I do have a serious problem though. I realize that some of you don’t!!

The first thing, that we need to deal with is, where this madness is coming from, and who is behind it. There is no reason to get mad at people. (This is more for me than you right now!!)   

Ephesians 6:12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Ladies and gentlemen, and all others, which are reading this right now. Please allow me to introduce to you the madness of Satan’s satanic network!! This is how that he operates in this world, and always has operated. This is his strategic battle setup, and he is very skilled in taking down his enemy. The bad news is that we are his number one enemy!!

How do you know, that these things are true?   How can you be warning us about, ungodly messengers of god?   That is a very good question.  The answer to this question, and every question, that you need an answer for will be found, in the Bible!! Come on now, the only thing special about me is the fact, that I read my Bible. There are few preachers that I will sit, and listen to them, without my Bible being open, at the same time. I understand that you can’t follow along, in your Bible, if you are driving, but there are more hours in the day, than drive time. 

John 10:10  The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

The thief that Jesus is talking about is Satan. What he is out to steal is the Word of God. Often times he will do this by adding something else to it, or taking a little of it away. That is why it is so very important to know the Word. The only way to know the Word is to stay, in the Word. Today’s technology makes staying in the Word a lot easier, than in times past. There is really no good reason, for not staying in the Word of God!!

Now we come to the second part; and to kill.    What do you think that he wants to kill?   Do you think that it is you?   It very well might be, but I think there is something more important to Satan, than your physical existence. Simply killing the body would just get a Christian, out of the picture. Besides that, this entire verse is personal. Everything about this verse is personally about each one of us, and it is in order.

The reason that Satan wants to steal the Word from you first is simple. First the Word is taken away, then he can kill our testimony!!   What makes our testimony that valuable? Oh precious child of God. I am going to show you what makes your testimony priceless.

Revelation 12:11  And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. 

Without the word, of our testimony, we can’t overcome Satan. Not only do we have a part in this, we have a part right beside Jesus. There is a comma right after His name, and it flows to our testimony!!  I am not sure about you, but just the thought of that gives me glory-bumps!!

The third thing, that Satan comes to destroy, is our life. As children of God we can’t operate effectively without the Word of God. Once he has killed our testimony, we are not fit for service, in the battle against Satan. Therefore, with two major hits to our Spiritual being, (Ephesians 6:12) our life will simply crumble, and be destroyed.   This is a really sad situation to be in, and it looks like total defeat has come upon us.

2Corinthians 5:7  (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

The great part of that verse in John 10:10 is yet to come. We have only read about the wicked one, and his plan. Now, the King of kings, and Lord of lords is going to have a chance to speak.    Aren’t you glad that Jesus will always have the last Word?     Ain’t God good?

         ….Much Love