STORMS

ISAIAH 

4 - 6

And there will be a tabernacle for shade in the daytime

from the heat, for a place of refuge,

and for a shelter from storm and rain.

The word storm is listed eight times in my Concordance and all the relevant texts are in the Old Testament.   Not that surprising, it was a very violent period in time and it looks as though we are heading right back into the maelstrom - (scene of confusion)

Christians are either well off track following comfortable denominations that accept their life choices and preach an ear tickling doctrine far from the Truth.   Others held in the grip of that dreadful vice spiritual pride, whilst the insecure remain crushed by the wickedness that is endemic in a society based on materialism and self.  

The christian buzz word is "keep looking up" eagerly anticipating the return of Jesus to their particular patch.   I remember well a pastor shouting "we've got God here he's not with them"  Where can the devil tempt so successfully as in a church.    Sorry pastor, you can't claim preferential attendance.   He is everywhere but more likely to be with the sick, imprisoned, prostitute and beggar than amongst the religious hypocrites.

Isaiah 2 - 11
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled,
The haughtiness of men shall be bowed down,
And the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.   

The good, bad and downright ugly appear side by side on the internet.   Any one can watch the brutal horrendous arena of slaughter,  government agenda fueling "an eye for an eye"   Some watch their computer screens day and night caught like a mouse in the stare of a predatory snake.   They are captive neither realising or acknowledging the addiction that has taken over their very lives.  Know your enemy.

The crushing continues but they eagerly await that bolt from the blue, the terrifying scenario when Hashem will once again move in power and deal with a disobedient people.  Did they even attempt to obey the commandments?    Did they love others as they loved themselves?   Or did they think they could hide under an umbrella of grace whilst feeding their own desires.   Do they even know they will tremble before His Holiness?  

Matthew 22 - 39
Yeshua said to him "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.   This is the first and great commandment.
And the second is like it;  'you shall love your neighbour as yourself.'   And there was no codicil that is if he agrees with your opinion.   The instruction was given but man continues to war.
          

Isaiah 17 - 7-8

In that day a man will look to his Maker,

And his eyes will have respect for the Holy One of Israel.

He will not look to altars,

The work of his hands;

He will not respect what his fingers have made,

Nor the wooden images nor the incense altars.

Any church that teaches replacement theology is denying scripture so who exactly are they following? 

Matthew 7 - 14

Yeshua (Jesus)  warned "Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."   

I was recently blessed with a visit from a true child of God and dear sister in Christ.   She has no personal agenda.   Freely she has been given, and freely she gives of herself.   She weeps for the lost and prays for those who are in constant danger working in the harvest field.   As we discussed the deteriorating situation she said "the Lord has told me to keep my focus on Him and not on the world" sound advice for those who are burnt out, suffering mental fatigue and depression.   She has a deep peace knowing Yeshua's (Jesus) supreme authority in all the universe will be revealed.   We all need to remember who is in control.  She is an enormous encouragement to any struggling soul.    We agreed we must be headed in a right direction we are getting so much flack.

Matthew 14 - 31

When Peter took his eyes off the Lord and looked at the raging sea he began to sink.   Yeshua stretched out his hand and caught him and said to him "O you of little faith, why did you doubt."

We agreed there is a very real need to pray protection over the men of God who speak the truth against the apostate church.    The knives are out - the wolves are baying for blood - but the Father knows His witnesses and His children and their future is assured.   Perhaps it is only human to prefer a peaceful exit and safe passage to His courts.    

Patience is a virtue I sadly lack, even as a child I wanted to know how that story would end, that bad people would be dealt with and the good live happily ever after.     Hashem is outside time as we know it but His Wrath will fall on the hirlings and the false prophets who mislead His sheep.
    

The encouragement is there for those who teach scripture and speak His Truth.

REVELATION 3 - 10

Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

SHALOM.      

Recommended: 

Jacob Prasch - You Tube - The flies in our lives.