A CHRISTMAS PRAYER

For suffering children everywhere,

Lord please be there.

For parents wrapped in painful grief,

Precious Lord please bring relief.

For the homeless living on the street,

Lord give them shelter, food to eat.

We pray to our Father may Your Kingdom come,
gladly pick up our cross and follow His Son.

T. Hills

2015

1 Corinthians

13 - 13

And now abide faith, hope, love, these three,

but the greatest of these is love.

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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.

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"Oh here she comes" snorted the sneering couple.   "It's wind-up time"

"Hello Jesus" said the amused man.   "That your name - Jesus?"

Rebecca had forgotten for a brief moment the gold chain she wore around her neck bearing her Saviour's name.

"You're not going to keep your head for much longer" the amused man cackled and his sniggering wife joined in the hysterical laughter.

Rebecca smiled sadly and replied "I might well lose my head, because I will never deny my Lord and Saviour.   I follow Jesus Christ and my salvation is assured.   On the other hand I take it you are both non.believers and just as vulnerable.   You are considered infidels.   The only difference is our final destination.   You really don't understand what you are up against.   This is demonic warfare."

Hoots of hysterical laughter filled the air as the couple collapsed against each other "It's just a load of rubbish there's no such thing as Satan or hell"  more raucous laughter and the couple edged towards the chairs around the cafe tables.

"Really" said Rebecca "are you on the internet? she questioned "you need to get your facts right"

Just type in Wikipedia and there you have it.   An estimated 100,000 satanists in the world.

Temples in four American states.

Satanism is also allowed in the Royal Navy and the British Armed Forces.

Just may be the unhealthy interest in the occult had been inspired by one very rich woman writer and absorbed by millions of vulnerable kids, many totally unaware of the connection, or the dangers and dark forces they envoke.  No doubt both the writer and her victims will sadly realise too late the implication their literary preferences have incurred.

Heaven will not admit such evil people.   Eternity in hell does not bear thinking about although some writers and film makers have had considerable success where this is concerned.   Imagine being forever in a place of perpetual decapitation, cannabilism and all manner of deviant sexual abominations.  The public pay to sit and scream watching what one day might well become their reality.

The man turned to his companion.   "Okay, lets get out of here she is obviously deranged"   

Rebecca smiled "God bless" she shouted after them.   

"You know what you can do with your God" the man replied hurling expletives over his shoulder.

Rebecca considered some you win, some you lose, but Lord I'll keep trying after all she was well used to verbal abuse and criticism,  foul language had no purchase on her and flowed like heavy rain down the nearest gutter.   She spoke His truth and was proud of the rejection that followed.   She mused  then surely she must be doing something right.

The observer watched as the young woman walked into the street and entered a comment in his journal.  Rebecca a faithful witness amongst the lost.

Isaiah 43 - 7

Everyone who is called by My name,

Whom I have created for My glory;

I have formed him, yes, I have made him.

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SIMPLE

Matthew 16 - 26

For what profit is it to a man if He gains the whole world,

and loses his own soul?

Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

To read my blog you don't need a degree, its simple and straight and there isn't a fee.

When I was five and still alive the war was over.

They buried the dead and our nation it's said relied on coupons.

Dad and Mum said 'never again.

Then our leaders dabbled in countries abroad

and brought to our shores a different horde.

The same seeds of evil are flowering again

along with darkness and total mayhem.

Drones now decide who lives or who dies

just a matter of time before God decides.

Our father in heaven forgive us we pray,

Your kingdom will come on that terrible day.

Refine, renew and take control,

as your angels come swiftly to harvest the soul.

T Hills

2015

MATTHEW 16 - 27

JESUS SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES

"FOR THE SON OF MAN WILL COME IN THE GLORY OF HIS FATHER WITH HIS ANGELS, AND THEN HE WILL REWARD EACH ACCORDING TO HIS WORKS."

Even so, come Lord Jesus.

TESHUVAH

OBADIAH 18

The house of Jacob shall be a fire

And the house of Joseph a flame

But the house of Esau shall be stubble.

The middle east is a boiling pot. All followers of Jesus Christ should believe that to touch Israel is to sign their own death warrant.   However mighty the armies that rise against her, the God of Abraham will arise.   Edoms pride will burst.

Obadiah 1 - 10

"For violence against your brother Jacob shame shall cover you and you shall be cut off forever.

Psalm 83 - 4
They have said "Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation,
That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.

Go to the web site.   'Call for Repentance' and learn about the British Marines who in 1944 boarded the ship Exodus and slaughtered the Jews, old people, women and children and then sent others on British prison ships back to Germany and the concentration camps.   1944 was yesterday in relation to biblical history, yet even now the nations are plotting against little Israel.      

Media reports are twisted to fit political agendas on all sides.  You might suggest that the nations leaders search biblical prophecy and see the part they are about to play in the approaching finale.    Would it change their perspective and goals when they eventually realise who is in charge and the outcome.

     

As a christian I can only petition God to raise up men of integrity.   People will finally realise that biblical history is unfolding and bow the knee before the God they chose to ignore.     Repent and seek His forgiveness.   Time is short.   It never ceases to amaze me that people shout "Oh my God" when faced with their own possible extinction or simply lose their car keys - it appears to be automatic and yet they don't really believe in Him. 

Children only know what their parents teach.   They are indoctrinated at an early age into cultural beliefs and often grow to hate those their parents hate.  That hate turns to violence when they see injustice and poverty but they always target the innocent bystander not the greedy and powerful.   

We dangle on the edge of global extinction.  Terrorism is insidious and cowardly, whilst those who are responsible for the carnage are carefully guarded, the terrorists pick on the innocent to make their point. 

Innocent children brought down in the recent plane crashes total 97.     Crimes committed on babies  snatched from their christian mothers in the middle east conflict are too numerous to count making Herod's crime (Matthew 2 - 16) against the Bethlehem babes small in comparison.   Heaven is filled with the laughter of such as these.   Their Lord moves among them.   Victims of wars that are not of their making, they are the only ones truly fit for His Kingdom and they have escaped the coming wrath.

My tears flow for the Russian people and their tragic loss.   We all know why they had to pay the price and so do the powers that be.   Likewise others continue to play the blame game in Ukraine.     Whilst lies follow lies and evidence is considered inconclusive the supreme judge of heaven and earth knows the perpetrators and will judge Satan's henchmen.   They will answer for the blood they spilt and follow their master to eternal damnation.

The pure evil that is ISIS cannot be destroyed by bombing despite the brave attempts of Russia.   They are everywhere their faces blending with both class and country.   Only the return of Yeshua HaMashiach will bring an end to the persecution and suffering. 

Many years ago I heard a story about two leaders imprisoned in Ireland for secretarian crime.  They saw each other daily on opposite sides of a wire fence in the exercise yard and one man planned to kill the other because he was responsible for the death of his son.     Someone had smuggled a gun into the prison and waiting for his chance for retribution the avenger was arguing with God trying to justifying what he was about to do.   After all that man had killed his son.   Then he heard a voice say "what about my son"    I don't know the name of that man but when he eventually got out of prison his mission was to work for peace and thus far the peace has held.   Terrorists like rats hide down holes and pop up somewhere else.   

Considering that both denominational fractions in Ireland were supposed to be following Christ Jesus, where was their justification for killing anyone?   Didn't the Lord say (Matthew 26 - 42) "Put your sword away for all who take the sword will perish by the sword"   (Genesis 4 - 10)  And He said "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries out to Me from the ground.  So now you are cursed from the earth which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand"  way back in Genesis Cain earned the unenviable title of the first murderer and of course God called him a fugitive and a vagabond.

   

Those who reject any evidence of a creator God often do so because they consider religion has just caused bloodshed and division throughout history.  They are right.   Jesus also rejected the religious establishment of the day and spoke peace to his followers.  He hated the hypocrisy of the religious authorities.  History goes round and round in circles.  Bad political and religious leaders have had their own agenda and its the people who pay the price.

There have been many martyrs in religious warfare - this is nothing new - but its time for change.   What will it take to make people throw down their weapons and take up the plough.  There will be suffering in the days ahead.  It is written.  (Matthew 24)   Perhaps when the unbelievers have suffered enough they will realise exactly who is in control.    

Terrorists are a plague.  Destructive to the environment but dispensable.   They leave a barren landscape and their litter behind them where ever they go.   On the other hand power hungry governments are already searching for another planet to rape and pillage and squabble over.

It isn't difficult to imagine standing in front of a huge scanner that can read your every thought word and deed.   There is nothing you can hide, it can probe the depth of your mind and soul, then pass sentence.   No court fees, no plea bargaining or extradition.   It's a case of "go straight to hell"

Some years ago I sat in what I can only describe as a comfortable lounge provided for the relatives of   critically ill patients in the intensive care unit of our local hospital.   A young woman in a sari sat nearby.    Although she spoke excellent English she was in a strange place in a strange country and her husband was critically ill.   In that situation there were no boundaries, no clash of culture, colour, religion or class.   We were both facing the same situation the possible loss of our husbands.   I remember feeling nothing but sympathy for a fellow human being and we comforted each other as best we could.   I never met that young woman again as my husband was moved to another hospital.   Perhaps as the global situation deteriorates people will reach out to each other and talk peace.   But change will only come when we join hands together and pray for peace and the return of the Messiah.
Baruch ha ba b'shem Adonai.

Perhaps we need to remember we share this planet and that we are capable of destroying each other for what?   We should be working to turn the desert green, to share what we have with one another.   Where there is injustice, hunger and need retaliation is inevitable especially when there is so much greed and power in the hands of a few.

Jesus warned us (Matthew 26 - 11) "for you have the poor with you always, but Me you do not have always."  The church has strayed far from its roots, perhaps if the so called men of God sold their palaces and the rich shared their abundant wealth it might just put the world on the right track.   But that is precisely why Jesus called the religious elite hypocrites.   They say one thing and do another.   I remember reading a story of a young priest who vacated the vicarage for a small terraced house alongside his parishioners.   There are still clergy who practice what they preach but I doubt they will be appreciated by the church.

May the Lord draw near to those who are suffering the pain of sudden loss.   The writer knows well the endless nights and empty days.  Regardless of the facts, flowers and prayers you still search the crowds for that familiar face, wondering when the nightmare will end.   But the Lord carries his children.  We believe in His promise to return and His kingdom come.

Revelation 21 - 3 - 4

And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying "Behold the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people.  God Himself will be with them and be their God.  "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.   There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away"

The world needs to change and it starts with you and me.

Recommended:
Change me Lord - Shannon Wexelberg - You Tube.  

   

    

  

BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN

ZECHARIAH  1 

14-15

So the angel who spoke with me said to me 

"Proclaim  saying thus says the Lord of Hosts.

I am zealous for Jerusalem

and for Zion with a great zeal.

I am exceedingly angry with the Nations at ease.

"Good heavens" exclaimed the smartly dressed young man sitting at a corner table as a drenched senior citizen staggered through the coffee shop doorway.   " Pam" he shouted waving his hand in her direction.   

Pam was always surprised but ready when people recognised her and she had no idea who they were.

The young man stood up and respectfully pulled back a chair.   "Please join me" he said "It's my lunch hour."    Still unaware who the stranger was Pam was grateful for the seat.    "Let me get you a coffee and something to eat,  oh and by the way Jerusalem 2008 ring any bells"

Suddenly she remembered the friendly young man in the tour group.  They had met around three times that week in the Holy Land.   He was staying in a different hotel.   Apparently very comfortable compared with their rather shabby room, but this was the great adventure for two seniors, they intended making the best of their rather short, hectic tour of the Holy Land.

Balancing two coffees and chicken ceasar wraps he made his way back through the tables, dodging shopping bags as he went.  "Sorry, I do remember you now" said Pam "you were baptised in the Jordan.   I'm hopeless at names, always have been, but I don't usually forget a face. 

He smiled "we went our different ways at Stanstead remember.   I went home to London and you and your friend went on to the Travel Inn for the night.   

Gradually the memories came back.   She remembered he wore a "wide brimmed hat" and was very different from the other tourists.   He had time for the two "oldies" and that was appreciated when every mass get together of the tour group seemed to be a rather noisy, jumbled and at times frenetic experience.

"Hard to believe how fast prophecy is taking place isn't it" she said.   "It's only to be expected" said the young man.   Very much a case of Matthew 24 "wars and rumours of wars" he said smiling sadly.

"Yes" said Pam "but what gets me,  is its okay to indoctrinate youths to chuck stones, use catapults and other missiles and take aim at the IDF.    After all most of the IDF soldiers are young men.  And isn't it just amazing how the reporters are there when the IDF are attempting to restrain them.   Don't the kids just howl when they get caught.   What are the IDF supposed to do - just stand there.   It makes my blood boil.   Loads of negative publicity where Israel is concerned.   Without the Iron Dome there would have been terrible casualties for Israel.   I thank God for the Iron Dome.   Of course all the media on R.T. concentrate on is any sign of retaliation on Israel's part.   Whereas Hamas use their own people as human shields.   

She continued "If my child had been chucking stones or whatever he would have got a swift slap off me.   You don't use kids to fight your battles.    There are no winners in war, only losers.   It's time they got round the table and started talking peace before God decides to deal with the nations that come against His people"   It was time for another slurp of coffee.  The sweet smell of the solid wood decor and the aroma of coffee was a delight to the senses.  

"It's not going to change until Yeshua returns" said the young man.   "We can see biblical prophecy unfolding before our very eyes."   "True" replied Pam.   "We are on the same wave length".

"Mmmh, that chicken wrap was gorgeous thank you very much, what a treat" said Pam.  "I certainly didn't expect that blessing."  She continued   "as far as I am concerned it doesn't really matter either way.   We can't stop this.   We are christians, real christians not counterfeits.   We have to trust the Lord.   He has my life and yours in His hands.   I have nothing to lose and along with true christian brothers and sisters everything to gain.   

The other night I was reading Pilgrims Progress again.   This time it was Part 2, Christiana's journey with her four children.   I had sneaked a look at the end of her journey just to see if she got safely home.   That was cheating so I went back to the beginning.   The interpreter tells her, (here Pam paused) I'll paraphrase she said smiling.   That she must learn how to suffer and take on board "wrongs" without complaining.   He uses the slaughter of a sheep as an example.  Good advice and precisely why there have been many beheadings in the Middle East.    But that didn't stop that sinking feeling and the need to cry out "How long Lord"

Revelation 6 - 9 - 11
When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held.
And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long O Lord, holy and true until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?
Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were was completed.

Revelation 20 - 4
And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them.  Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshipped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands.
And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

As I was researching music on the internet I came across a very appropriate song  "You are my hiding place" a duet by a young couple in a church in Hickory Grove Baptist Church (North Campus) Charlotte. N.C.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzqpkMJxyss that is how modern christian music should be.   It was pure and sincere and nothing like the whacky show biz so called worship.   Honestly you would think you were at a rock pop concert.  Do they realise how Holy God is.   It's more like pagan worship.   If you get a chance pick it up and look at the comments.   The girl is dressed modestly in what could be described as a "frock coat" which is a darn site better than the half naked crutch hugging jean clad barbies I have seen in the past.   

The young man smiled "now that is interesting.   Can you recommend a church in the area, I'm new to these parts so it is difficult?   "Sorry" said Pam "I wish I could.   We are down to small informal groups of like minded christians.    We meet now and again, but you are very welcome to join us any time, here's my number and she scribbled her details on a serviette.      

"Are you the leader" the young man enquired.  "Heaven forbid no" exclaimed Pam "I have never had any agenda where leadership is concerned, we have no other leader but Jesus.  I am merely a watchman and hostess when my turn comes around.    We always place an empty chair in the circle as a mark of respect for our Lord.   We are just the shepherd's sheep.   We have a young builder, a plumber (very handy for the group) a vicar who refused to "do it their way" and paid the price.   Not that he ever regrets his decision but he has had enough of the leadership game.   Sally is a teacher.   Jerry is a G.P.   They have all had issues with the status quo.    Pam giggled "actually we are quite self sufficient when you think about it"   Along with a couple of single parents that's it.   When we go above twelve someone breaks off and starts another group.   That way we remain hidden and out of the attention of undesirables and the religious establishment who are hell bent on twisting scripture and heading in the direction of "all paths lead to God" - the Interfaith brigade.

"What made you leave the bright lights?" asked Pam.  

"Just generally sick of city life and everything connected with the establishment,  fraudsters, the blatant hypocrisy, lies and the "me first" attitude" he replied.

"Well" said Pam "I've only been here twelve years and I am still considered 'not from round here' but no matter.  It amazes me some people never move out of the place where they were born.  I'm a bit of a gypsy myself.   But my next move will be the smoothest - HOME to where I really belong.   You are very welcome to join us when you have the time and inclination.   There is no condemnation if you are busy.

We don't put God on the back burner in our lives for a particular day, we walk with Him,  talk with Him and pray to Him every day.    Friday night is convenient for most of us.   Saturday (Shabbat) we do our own thing but I don't do any housework or shopping, I rest as my God commanded.   We takes turns researching the internet for videos.   Jacob Prasch is a particular favourite with the group along with old sermons of David Wilkerson, David Hunt and Derek Prince who had strong links with Israel.  All with the Lord but they live on thanks to videos freely available on You Tube.  Jacob is still on the planet under the protection of the Lord.  We discuss current affairs and enjoy laughing at the vagaries of human nature.   We all fall short.   We are all sinners, but thankfully we have a merciful forgiving God.  

Pam gazed out of the shop window at the rain still pouring down and hitting the window.   "Time to catch the hourly bus home.  Its lovely to see you again.  It's Tim isn't it?.  Finally she had remembered his name.    "Yes" he replied.   She glanced at the young man she had met over seven years ago.   Still a true child of God.   "Take care Tim, keep in touch.   Either here or in His Kingdom.    There's a C.D. called "Great is Thy Faithfulness by Phil Driscoll on You Tube.   Love the guy.  We all need encouragement for the days ahead.   It certainly lifts my soul.

An elderly man watched the pair as they left the warm coffee shop behind.   He was eavesdropping on their conversation.   They were full of hope their faces lit with a special glow.  "There must be something in this Jesus of theirs" he muttered to himself.   He watched the faces of the passing public.   Stressed, anxious, not a smile in sight.  The queue at the cash machine was lengthy,  yet they stood patiently waiting in the pouring rain.  How long before the money runs out and the queue turns into a riot.       A small voice whispered "they have no HOPE".

IT IS TIME TO GET RIGHT WITH GOD.

BEFORE TIME GETS RIGHT WITH YOU.