Today is the 14th anniversary of 911 and at
sundown, we come to the end of the Shemitah year and the beginning of Elul 29.
Now you might be wondering what exactly I am talking about and why have I put
the two events together? And I can understand that because many Christians are
not up on our “Jewish roots,” but it is important that we know what is going on
and get prepared for what is to come.
Here is a clip “Rabbi Jonathan Cahn” from Tuesday’s
broadcast on the 700 Club, please, please….please watch. Mystery of the Shemitah (click) This 20
minute segment is a short summation of the Shemitah, and will give you good
information and something to really think about.
I have a few more chapters to read in The Mystery of the
Shemitah, and I hope by time I post this blog I have finished. And I do suggest
you get the book, because even if you only read the beginning, it will change
your world and understanding about God and what His intent has always been, and
it was never for the rich to get richer and the poor get poorer. And most of
all, it has always been about our dependence on Him. Amen!
Sisters, things are about to change and not for the better. You might ask, “What is it we can do?” Well,
for starters, we can make sure we are in the “Will” of God! This is the safest
place any of us can be right now. And we need to desperately pray for those we
know who are not. I think we all know someone who claims to be a Christian but are
not living a right life. We all probably know someone who was once on fire for
the Lord, but now is lukewarm. And above all else, we all know people who are
in danger of spending eternity in hell’s fire if they do not accept Christ as
their Savior!
In Paul’s letter to the church of Corinth he advised them to
judge themselves! Let us take his lead. Some of us already know what’s wrong,
because we have made the decision to do things our way and not God’s way. But
some of us have been lured into a false sense of “Everything is okay and I am
fine with God.” But in truth you’re not.
Do you know that unforgiveness keeps us out of the will of
God? I ask this because personally I think too many Believers for some strange
reason do not know this. And I say that because so many of us refuse to forgive
and let go. Disobedience period is a deal breaker for us in the Kingdom no
matter how you slice it, but the refusal to agree with God to forgive—is a
biggie. Why? Because like cancer it spreads (metastasis itself)! It affects how
we filter everyday aspects of our lives, it causes us to involve others, and
after awhile it turns into hate, which is the opposite of love. Unforgiveness
is a nasty bugger.
But we can’t stop there; let’s talk about our idols (those
things which come before God). They are a great downfall for us too. As we take
time to judge ourselves, we should ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any idols we
have erected and are blind to.
The new TV season is upon us and we are chomping at the bit
for certain shows or sports events to return. Do you realize that TV can be an
idol? Yup, because we can put TV shows before spending time with God. Ouch! I
know I just stepped on a toe or two. In fact, I’m getting ready to make a few
of you mad, but that’s okay if it will prompt you to stop and think.
The morning after Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder and
Umpire broadcast, my Facebook feed is flooded with extensive commentary from
women as they watch the show. And, from sisters who say, “Jesus is Lord” in
their lives. Some even make it an event, “I got my wine, cheese and crackers!”
I’ve even seen posts a day or two later, because it was set on the DVR. I am
not trying to be the TV police, but all 3 of the above named shows (and I can
name many more) are not what the Word says we are to be feeding off!
But not only that…these sisters give more praise (on
Facebook) on a weekly bases to these show than they do God, Himself! And here
lies your “idol”! How can we justify watching that which God has deemed sin,
(He did not design sexual intimacy as something to be watched) and call it
entertainment? We can’t if we don’t want to contaminate that which is good
inside us.
Anything that gets more attention than God or reading the Word
should be weighed as a possible idol in our lives. What is the first thing you
do in the morning—check your phone—get on the internet—or read your Bible and
spend time with God?
And I cannot leave out those of us who are watching porn,
(in what we think is secret). God sees and the Holy Spirit is with you. Same
goes for those of us who are fornicating or having adulterous affairs. I don’t
care who you are…we are not in the “Will” of God when we practice sin. We do
not get a free pass on, “Well God understands.”
Sisters, I beseech you (beg and plead with you) to be about
the business of making sure you are in the “Will” of God and in the safety of
Yeshua, the Messiah.
I am not trying to scare you, but I am warning you that NOW,
(not tomorrow, not next week) is the time to get right with God, make sure your
house is in order and diligently start seeking Him on behalf of the lukewarm,
the prodigals and the lost.
Forgive, ask to be forgiven, reconcile with those you have
been separated from over foolishness, and let go of any sin you are holding on
too! The Blood of Jesus has set us FREE from sin—so just let go!
Do not allow another day to pass where you don’t read the
Bible and spend quality time with God. It doesn’t matter what you have to do to
make it happen…just do it girls. Your life could really depend on it. Amen!
Until next week...
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