VENGEANCE

The Lord said to my Lord

"Sit at My right hand, 

Till I make Your enemies Your footstool"

Psalm 110

A small group of elderly stalwarts hugged the fireplace in Lily Drabble's little cottage.   A candle flickered on the mantle piece.

"How many power cuts this winter Lily" asked Jeff 

"Three" said Lily "the old fireplace is really a blessing even if it is a bit mucky, at least we have heat"

"Whose idea was it to build houses without chimneys and I bet when the electric is cut off and the boiler goes down it gets cold very quickly.   The old days were the best" said Jeff clearly lost in thought.

Storm clouds were gathering on the horizon.   It was getting dark and the eighty year old pensioners were preparing for whatever the New Year would bring.   

"We are going round in circles" said Albert.   "Did we learn nothing from the last war.   What is the agenda here - culling the population for the elite and privileged.   The lads were just cannon fodder, next time it will be wipe out.   Can you imagine how subsequent generations will cope with the judgement heading our way.   When petrol runs out and shelves are empty they will squeal like frightened rats.  That's where our experience comes in handy" said Albert smiling.  "I've given my bike a good service and Lily has Daisy to pull the cart and trap.

"For ages I have been asking the Lord where and what is Your purpose for me" said Lily "and now I'm hitting 80 -  He tells me!!!!!!"  her intonation reflecting her Jewish gene. 

"Okay" replied Sam "Moses was 80 when the Lord called him, we will all be running true to form then"

Minnie massaged her twisted hands together and suggested that as she kept dropping things perhaps her role might be instructive rather than constructive.

Bill reached over and took her small hands in his.   "Don't you worry girl I can still use my hands.   You'll be the brains and I'll be the brawn."

The group appreciated his humour.   They were diamonds in the rough, their wisdom far exceeded the post war generations that followed them.

"I always knew this would end in tears" said Brian "we feared God and knew the rod of correction, the end result for the abominations in the Church will be terrible.   Not that God resides in Trinity Square church any more, its now a Kitchen Warehouse, Christ Church a carpet warehouse and St. Pauls a Sports Centre.

I would not have gone to any of the remaining churches and that's before they starting the Alpha course meat and two veg enticements along with a spotted dick and custard pudding.   Appetites satisfied they would move into groups and the captives were then supposed to ask questions from a rather immature group of youngsters fresh from bible college about God, Jesus and Salvation.

The earnest seekers met a blank smile and silence the leader obviously either unable or unwilling to provide an honest answer.   I was bristling with irritation.  "Answer the question boy"  The youth considered himself superior to the other minions around him and the best he could come up with was "I think we have a critical spirit in this group"

"Yes" said Brian "its me - now get on with it.   If you don't know the answer be honest.
 "Okay - back to business, did you bring the list Minnie.''

  

"Yes" she replied handing over a piece of paper slightly worse for wear headed emergency supplies, food, medicines and first aid equipment.   The group didn't have any debt, cars, insurance, funeral plans.

"We won't need them - what a racket" said Bill  "God will incinerate the lot"

"I've left my body to science" said Sheila

"Well if they need your bits okay m'dear" said Bill "but if we run out of time beforehand they will be toast."

"They would only have been three at my funeral anyway" said Minnie.   "I've offended just about everyone.  Tell the truth and shame the devil was a well known instruction at my school.   Imagine saying that in front of a class these days, they'd cart you away.   This isn't our world and genuine christians who strive to live holy lives will be gagged and bound where ever possible.   Loving Christ often means leaving behind families and friends who are dancing to the music of this world.   I find it better to steer clear of the Pharisees, hypocrites and Nicolaitans and walk on alone.   Present company excluded" she said with a smile.

"We just need to be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.   Jesus told us not to worry so perhaps it would be wise to ignore the media who seems hell bent on depressing those without hope to the point of suicide.   We who know the Lord are filled with His peace in every situation.    I never even considered the need for a "Dad's army again never mind a "Granddad's army" do they ever learn?

"It's not all gloom and doom" said Sheila cheerfully "there are those beavering away in the background - we need a Pimpernel attitude - because if you challenge corruption you will soon find yourself in a police cell.    It was dreadful the way they handled the situation with Lynn - locking up an eighty year old for peacefully protesting."   

"Could be worse" said Albert "but I think it will be more subtle this time - apparently the courts are contemplating allowing doctors and families to decide when to withhold food and drink from brain damaged patients and are even looking at extending it to dementia.   Wicked.   Mind you if your family think you are crackers for believing in Christ they might be able to get you certified.   One very good reason for keeping a low profile and as far away from them as possible.

A cloaked figure sat puffing on a pipe in a corner of the room nearest the window listening to the conversation.

He spoke.

"Beware of religious leaders, evangelists and false prophets, TENT MAKERS THEY ARE NOT.

"Ignore those happy to tell you "The Lord told me to tell you"  The Lord doesn't need a middle man.

Don't let anyone give you a date for the Day of Wrath - simply watch for the signs and keep your eyes on Jesus.   Matthew 24 - gives you the countdown.

Keep a low profile for it is a sure sign of the "end days" when they start to seek you out and silence you.

Beware of Rome - not the Catholics themselves but their leaders.   The Dark Age rises again and their agenda is to once again control and eliminate opposition.  The present Pope is a Jesuit and they are bound by oath not to seek higher office in the Roman Catholic Church.   So why is Frances their Pope?   They dance with anti.Christ.

Beware of Jesuits that hang around the power halls in America.  They have a dangerous agenda.

Keep alert.   Keep your own counsel and if its the Lord's will help those He sends to you.  Share with the needy and protect the Lesser Brethren (animals).

He has blessed you with insight and discernment, precious gifts.   Many will not understand until the end.

Let your last years be your best years.  And with his last comment he wrapped his cloak tightly around him and walked through the doorway into the night."

"Who was that" said Lily and they all laughed.   They knew very well it was someone who society  shunned and declared quite mad.   "He'll be off for a pint before the pub closes.   He is a holy man. 

The wicked shall be turned into hell,

And all the nations that forget God.

For the needy shall not always be forgotten;

The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.

Psalm 9

17-18

  

  

    

       

CALLING THE SHEEP

Then the King will say to those on His right hand

'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom

prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Matthew 25 - 34

The teacher stood in front of her captive audience and asked the question "Who do you think has the most advanced mind blowing computer way beyond our human comprehension and yet at the flick of a switch the operator can see where you are and what you are doing".

"Let me tell you a story" the teacher continued.   It's about a very old lady who had been moved by her family into a care home for her own safety.    She lay in the dark tears streaming down her face  alone and confused.

The computer operator said "use the simulation its time.   Send Jack, she will not be afraid."   

Annie heard the sound of the opening door.   She was very very weak and it was an effort to raise her head to look at the approaching figure.   Her sight was poor.   "I need my glasses" she moaned as she peered through the mist.

Suddenly her sight cleared and there stood Jack.  Her Jack, her beloved Jack.   He spoke "come on old girl, you've suffered enough - its time to come home."

She laughed as she caught a glimpse of her reflection in the dressing table mirror.  That beautiful young thing, was it her?

"Give me your hand darling" said Jack "don't be afraid" and he gathered her up in strong arms.

They found Annie the next morning.  She had the happiest smile on her face.   Her prison door was open.   Gone the indignity of bits that had ceased to function - still at last.

'We have to let go of this life to live' was her favourite saying and Jesus smiled.   Annie has arrived "welcome aboard - good and faithful servant"

She wasn't a celebrity here on earth.   She had a servant heart and worked with the rough sleepers on the city streets, she was just one of the hidden army of workers trying to make a difference in a world slowly falling apart.   That is precisely what the Lord called all His followers to do.   Make a difference where you can.   The end game is written but those who follow His teachings will surely earn their place in glory. 

As the class ended and one youngster headed for the cloakroom malice written all over her face.   She would tell her mother the story her teacher had told and that would be reported to the education authorities.   At last she would be getting rid of Ms Appleby who was a christian and always banging on about right and wrong.

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As the year comes to an end genuine christians realise biblical prophecy is unfolding.   The Christ has been taken out of Christmas.   The teacher of my story will be cautioned for her christian slant on the lesson and it may even go to litigation with loss of employment.   Every attempt is being made to squash freedom of speech and there is little compassion for those who slip through the net.  They worship success, fame and money,  all Gods of this world.    

We put on the whole armour of God and stand.    Meanwhile the circus that is religion continues and the idiocy of false teachers and prophets continues apace.  Those who make money leading confused sheep in circles grow wealthy - tent makers they are not. 

Follow the Lord and even in the hour of death hear His sweet words "Come, ye blessed of my Father.

SHALOM

       

THE PROMISE

Where the Holy Ghost implants divine life in the soul,

there is a precious deposit which none of the refinements of education can equal.

C.H. Spurgeon

This has been a wonderful summer for most and the weather continues to be all blue skies and sunshine the ancient trees decked in their autumn splendour.   In my part of the country man has not been allowed to interfere and destroy these magnificent specimens although nature did down a couple of trees that might well have been rotten or their roots shallow as they succumbed to the tail end of a recent weather system.   I realise how very blessed I am to live in this precious place far from the polluted cities and war zones as the killing continues and little children suffer and die in a world where the rich survive and the poor starve.

Christians live in uneasy times and their faith has to be on solid ground with deep roots.   Many worry about the fate of family members who have long been absorbed by the sirens of this age.   Those living in the Middle East have already fallen foul of Islamic Fundamentalists and rather than deny Christ have lost their heads, whole families have been slaughtered.   In the western world the attacks are less bestial but nevertheless are causing hardship and suffering for those who stand on their christian principles.   Sometimes it involves their livelihoods or even imprisonment on the dubious testimonies of others.  Families estranged and ignored for their witness.   Their lives always the target of satanic attack.   Yes, sounds rather like fiction, not fact, but it is a reality for many.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote:

"Children are a precious gift from God, but much anxiety comes with them.  They may be a great joy or a great bitterness to their parents; they may be filled with the spirit of God or possessed with the spirit of evil"  He suggests we can do little other than pray and hand them over to God.

Mark 9-19

Jesus said:

"Oh faithless generation how long shall I be with you?  How long shall I bear with you?   Bring him to Me"

Perhaps I could be forgiven for believing my generation was the last to bring up children in awe of a Holy God and the necessity to obey His precepts.  The chaos that will follow three generations of permissiveness, self preservation and materialism is too horrible to consider.  God's laws are ignored, most children don't know the meaning of the word discipline although no one would wish to return to the atrocities inflicted on innocent children by either parents, religion or society, however the pendulum appears to swing violently from one side to the other.   Without firing a single shot Afghanistan has produced enough opium to kill the youth of this country and bearing in mind the children of today are our future, the depths society has yet to sink to might well be described as "hell on earth"

Spurgeon continued:

 "When they are grown up they may wallow in sin and foam with enmity against God; then when our hearts are breaking we should remember the great Physician's words "Bring them unto Me" advising we must continue to pray for them until our last breath.   The teaching of this great man of God continues to inspire and encourage christians around the globe.

This week as I was enjoying a walk in the local park I met a young woman and as our conversation developed it soon became clear I was talking with a 'born again christian' and sister in Christ.   She had been unable to find a church that followed the 'Word of God' and had stopped going to church.  She is not alone.   There are many devoted christians who will never put a foot over the threshold of a church is this once christian country.  They see the hypocrisy and twisted scripture for what it is.  Number crunching.  Get them in and fill the pews it matters not that they contaminate His sheep.   It has come down to "home groups" sincere christians seeking their Lord and praying for a country on the slippery slope to hell.

Perhaps the warning in Revelation 18 - 4-5 stands for all those who feel lost and bewildered as to where they can worship their God.

"And I heard another voice from heaven saying "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins and lest you receive of her plagues.

For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Can't be long before judgement will come on this world.

Every genuine born again son and daughter of our Father in Heaven will be able to rest in His love and peace in the sure and certain knowledge that He will lead them home.   This world has nothing on them.  Death has no hold on them.  Yes, the beast and his minions may cut of their heads but their blood is on the hands of the perpetrator and hell awaits.

For the worst drug addict, pusher, pimp, prostitute, the sexually deviant and the atheist the answer is Christ Jesus there is no other way.   First remorse, then repentance and finally the strength to live a life pleasing to God.

Revelation 19 - 2

For true and righteous are His judgements, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication and He has avenged on her the blood of His servants shed by her"

Christ encourages you as he points to the heaven He has won for you,

and the Spirit encourages you as He works in you to do God's will and pleasure.

C.H. Spurgeon

As our messianic brothers and sisters have celebrated the time God led his people out of the land of Egypt - Succoth - we also must put our faith in God.   There will be times when others will mock and even suggest He does not exist.   The time of miracles is not over, the unexplainable and unimaginable is yet to come - the New Jerusalem.

SHALOM

ROUNDING UP THE SHEEP

He who speaks on his own does so to gain honour for himself,

but he who works for the honour of the one who sent him is a man of Truth;

there is nothing false about him.

John 7 - 18

Ready to Go was one immortal phrase in the film Contact spoken by Jodie Foster as she gave the control centre the go ahead.  Of course the debriefing officials considered she didn't go anywhere and put it down to imagination, whatever, but hard as it is to explain there are millions around the planet who have experienced something wonderful that has touched and changed their lives forever.

That wonderful poem by Max Ehrmann - Desiderata is as relevant today as when it was written in 1927 - Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.

C.H. Spurgeon wrote:

unbelievers run to the wrong means to escape difficulty and you will do the same if your mind yields to present pressure.  Trust in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.   He gives Moses as an example as he stood facing the Red Sea.  "Stand still and see the salvation of God"

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Standing was quite a problem for some of the residents of Grange House, walking aids and mobility scooters a familiar sight in the beautiful gardens surrounding their sanctuary.   There were however one or two "road runners" who despite their advancing years managed to trot into town for their twice weekly shopping trips.   The return journey was not quite as spritely and somewhat hampered by a loaded shopping trolley.   Janet considered it was time for the bus or taxi but at the back of her mind the old saying "use it or lose it" reminded her of those who had given up the fight and faced the indignity of being pushed everywhere.

Nearly home and the final hill had to be climbed, half way up the steep incline a bench offered brief respite.  She pulled her trolley out of the way and gratefully plonked herself down beside a resting couple.  She considered perhaps it was her destiny to 'snuff it' on such a journey and finish up in the hands of the lovely paramedics who would try resuscitation but decide she had 'gone'.   Janet visualised arriving at the feet of her Lord who would perhaps waggle a finger at her saying "told you'd so - look at the traffic queue" the emergency ambulance parked on the narrow highway.   Passing traffic would morbidly slow down to look at the old woman in a heap on the pavement.  Mere curiosity satisfied the traffic congestion could then ease.

An old friend with mobility issues heard her story and had tactfully suggested "you might have been lucky with your paramedics the one that attended me was short, fat and very curt"

"Oh no" Janet replied "the boys that came out to me were lovely, they whipped me off to hospital and even came to see if I was okay before they went off duty, but that was another health authority not here.   I recall standing in the local chippy when a man in a paramedics uniform joined the waiting queue.   I said to the girls behind the counter "right if anyone is feeling wonky now is the time to collapse" to which the middle aged man replied gruffly and obviously lacking a sense of humour, 'I'm off duty'   I am just hoping he isn't the one that is called out to me any time soon." she confided.

One of her bench companions interrupted her train of thought.   "If you don't mind my commenting that is a lovely cross you are wearing, very unusual, if you don't mind my asking, where did you get it from."

Janet smiled and replied "thank you, yes it is special, it was designed specially for me by my daughter-in-law.   I wear it day and night.   I have other crosses, some ornate, some simple but this says it all and Janet pointed to the solid gold heart at the centre of the silver cross.  God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son who died on the cross for all mankind, and I love my Lord and Saviour with all my heart.

"Oh great" grunted the man in a beanie also sharing the bench.   "Not another Holy roller"

Janet smiled and replied "No, only God is Holy.  I just follow His Son because He taught the Truth.  I know that if we all followed His example there would be no fighting we would live in peace.

"Spare me the religious sales patter" said the man pulling his beanie hat well down just above his shifty eyes.

"Did anyone invite you to join in this conversation Jack Pollock" said the woman sat next to Janet.

"It's okay" said Janet gently "I'm quite used to this reaction and people have to accept me for what I am or am not.   I can assure you I am not a Hyacinth Bouquet, Bucket whichever you prefer looking for the approval of others.  The man Jesus had people flocking to him until they realised He was not going to fight against Rome or the religious authorities, He was a peacemaker and if you follow Him you are under His protection and salvation.

The Beaned Pollock smirked at Janet "Oh I bet living with you is a bundle of laughs."

"I think you had better shut up Jack" said the woman wondering how the conversation had deteriorated so quickly.

"It's okay" Janet replied reassuring the now anxious woman sat by her side.  "I can deal with this. Actually I have been blessed with a strong sense of humour I inherited from my much loved grandfather.   The human race is a bundle of laughs from the sublime to the ridiculous.  I am an expert at self mocking and never take myself seriously.  Shall we say I am just a bystander, an observer of the human condition so I am used to the flack and although the love of my life didn't share my beliefs I am sure he understands now"

The man in the Beanie smirked as he squinted at Janet through half closed eyelids "did a runner did he"?

"No" replied Janet "he's dead.   Hit straight between the eyes the man was verbally decked.

"Right that's it" said the woman on the bench "Clear off Jack Pollock and go and find someone else to annoy, I'll walk up the hill the rest of the way with you, if you don't mind."

"That fine" said Janet reaching for her overloaded trolley "I'm good to go"

"Is that where you live" enquired the woman pointing to the security operated main entrance door to Grange House.

"Yes" replied Janet "its my base for a little while but not my real home, I have lived in various places but I press on to the finish line.   

"It was nice meeting you" said the woman "Perhaps if we bump into each other again in town we could go for a coffee."

"Yes that would be nice" replied Janet disappearing down the corridor to her apartment.

The sun was hot for a day in late September.  It had rained heavily before dawn but the huge trees had thirstily taken their fill leaving damp pavements the only sign of the downpour.   The roses still bloomed in the garden, a riot of colour, the air filled with the scent of rose and sweet peas.   One by one the walking aids arrived and parked.   Neighbours determined to make the best of the Indian Summer.  Who knew what the coming winter would bring.   Considering most were well into their eighties and a hard core of ten approaching their 100 years young you might have expected a gloomy atmosphere as they constantly relived old memories with a generous dose of dry wit and complained their bodies did not respond to instructions any more.  A few realised their minds were already teetering on the edge of this world, but it was cheerfully accepted that they surely had had the best time slot on the planet and considered the following generations had 'stuffed up' big time and retribution was inevitable.

"Not a problem" said Millie Smith, a tidy little widow with a big smile.  "I'm going home one way or another"

"Sure of that are you" questioned a rather disgruntled irritable individual trying to 'rain on her parade'

Millie knew exactly how to get rid of this doubting Thomas.  "Yes" she replied "and you had better get your act together or you will be going straight down"

"Don't believe all that rubbish" the man replied sweating profusely in the afternoon sun.

"Okay" replied Millie "well its hot in hell so this summer has perhaps been your training ground" 

"I don't want to talk about death - it scares me" he replied "that's it, I won't know anything about it."

"That's what you think" replied Millie remembering the poster outside one of the churches in the town which read 'If you think life is full of surprises wait till you die'   "Really Sam you need to get to know Jesus"  The name Jesus was the trigger and he was off like a greyhound out of its trap at the races.

"See" said Millie laughing "it works, it always works.

The figure of a woman passing through the lobby was another topic of conversation.

"Does anyone know what the new woman is like, she tends to keep herself to herself " said Ben "although she seems to have a happy friendly personality."

"How can she be so happy in this disgusting country" he exclaimed as he trundled towards his favourite seat under the old oak tree.  Dan followed him and they happily discussed getting rid of the government, sorting out world politics and even considered there might be a need to resurrect 'Dad's Army' in the not too distant future.   "You'd be surprised what I can do with my mobility scooter." said Dan laughing at the memory of his confrontation with a man riding his bike on the pavement.

"No I wouldn't" said Julie who was a much younger inmate "nothing you get up to surprises me Ben, but perhaps tea and biscuits might help the boredom.

"You were enquiring about the new resident" she said "her name is Penny and she is a born again christian so she knows her eternal destiny.   She has a future and you two would do well to leave all your complaints in the Lord's hands.   Don't you know everything is in His hands."

"Hello" said Ben laughing "we have a Job's comforter here, its going to be pretty crowded up there isn't it.  There's all that lot in the church down the road for a start."

"Twisted teaching" said Julie sighing "it has nothing to do with denomination or a church building, God calls His own.   In John 6.65 Jesus said "Therefore I have said to you no-one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father.

Unless you know your Saviour and Lord you are in big trouble.

Ted eavesdropping on the conversation steered his wheelchair into position and secured the handbrake.  "If you consider the dilapidated bodies around here its tough but didn't Jesus say "Its our Spirit that gives life, the flesh counts for nothing"

Puzzled looks on the faces of the tea set.  Millie was quick to explain.  Lets use Neville as an example here.  His body is just a container for his spirit.   Like a box for chocolates.  Everyone places great importance on the human body but most agree there is something more we don't understand.  We will eventually shrug off our mortal form.    I always used the dragonfly as an example for little ones at the stage when they suddenly realise people die, sometimes even frightened to go to sleep in case they don't wake up.   

The dragonfly nymph is a very drab creature.   It drags itself along the the river bed where possible avoiding predators.   At a given trigger it climbs a reed and become just a drab bag attached to a plant.  Meanwhile inside the bag amazing changes are taking place and once again triggered at a given time the bag burst open to reveal a beautiful creature totally different from its original form.   Likewise when our time comes and we reach the City of Gold the book of Revelation 21-4 tells us:-

"Now the dwelling of God is with men and He will live with them.  They will be His people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.  He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

And Revelation 5

He who was seated on the throne said "I am making everything new!" 

The fields are ready for harvest.   The grain has to be bundled and placed safely in the barn.  The tares will be burnt - so its going to get a lot worse before it gets better.

Molly could not help asking why some people go through this life without any problems.  They have managed to acquire everything they ever needed and more.  She couldn't help thinking her life had been a 'train crash' in many ways.   Some mistakes her own, others exploitation by people she considered she could trust.

"Ah" replied Julie "who knows how and why but their time is now if their focus is purely on this world, that won't get you through the gates if you consider God will be impressed with your business acumen and idol worship.   All that they value will disappear in an instance.  He will bring down the proud.

At this point Neville had fallen asleep to the gentle hum of voices around him.  He looked so very peaceful and perhaps it would not be unkind to wish he could just leave the heap in the wheelchair and soar to his Father's house.

"Soon be Christmas" commented one inmate.

"Good heavens time just flies by how long have you been with us Millie" Julie enquired.

"Long enough" replied Millie laughing "you should have heard a friend comment when I told him I was moving for the third time in three years - he said "never mind Millie the next move will be smooth, oh so smooth, and I am still here waiting, longing, bring it on Lord.  I hate what men are doing to this planet.

Perhaps my kids could send everyone a last note.   

"Hi this is Bethany, my Mum has made the final move to her real home.  That is where she belongs.  Her spirit is free.  This time she didn't need to pack or pay removal fees or send endless notifications of her new address.      Celebrations are to follow.  RSVP.  

Perhaps we should encourage those who carry His banner.   Make sure your actions reflect the love your Saviour has for you.   Read the bible, abide in His love.   He is your strength and shield after all Jesus said "if the world hates you, it hated Me first.

Don't retaliate.   Human relationships are finite.  Jesus is infinite and the destiny of all who have accepted Him as Lord and Saviour.   He has chosen you.

Be worthy of that priceless gift that 'precious pearl' that is worth much more than anything this world can offer.   Even if those around you are rowing in the opposite direction and you are swimming upstream against the current alone and weary He will be with you every step of the way.

Pray for the lost, blind and deaf sheep.   Time is running out.   They need to come home to the Father.

Excellent C.D. by Leeland - Sound of Melodies - Track 4 - Tears of the Saints.

www.leelandonline.com.  www.essentialrecords.com 

"There are tears from the saints for the lost and unsaved.  We're crying for them come back home."

God has inspired many talented musicians and His Word reaches around the globe and no political power or denomination can destroy or manipulate His message.

With grateful thanks to all those the Lord sent my way when as a Prodigal Daughter I returned home

in 1994.   Their support and teaching has been such a blessing in my life.  

Damaged and abused children find it difficult to realise they have a heavenly Father who loves them unconditionally and just longs for their return.   May they find their way home.

TODAH ABBA

  

WILL THE REAL CHRISTIAN STAND UP

Men never commit evil so fully and joyfully

 as when they do it for religious convictions.

Blaise Pascale

Those who are determined to cause World War III can never carry the name of their professed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ because the gospels are full of quotes and directives regarding that one.

19 - Directives - to turn the other cheek.

18 - Directives - to love your neighbour as yourself.

In his book the Age of Reason - Thomas Paine wrote - "the most detestable wickedness, the most horrid cruelties, and the greatest of miseries that have afflicted the human race have had their origin in this thing called revelation or revealed religion".   No one can deny that statement.

Religion has been the cause of nearly all wars throughout history, but to presume that religion is controlled and directed by genuine sons of God is an absolute fallacy.  It's a hornets nest of the depraved sons of Satan who continue to meddle, control others and feed off the pickings.

Just one glance at the list of the richest pastors in the world will give any atheist fuel for his disgust.

Bishop David Oydepo - £150 million - meanwhile Africa starves.

Bishop Tk.D Jakes - £147 million - South Africa is considering a warrant for his arrest.

Benny Hinn - £42 million - his special toy a Gulf Stream G4 Jet.

Kenneth Copeland - £25 million.

NOWHERE in scripture did Jesus command his followers to do anything other than FREELY GIVE.   Who would not want to believe their dying child could be saved at the hands of these so called Men of God but whilst healing sometimes takes place, millions die.   Is the God of heaven that callous and controlling that he allows the mass slaughter of millions?   No - FREE WILL - has been given to every individual.  God is not a police man, but sooner or later he will intervene to eradicate and cleanse this planet of its scum, human infestation and their exploitation of the lesser brethren (animals) with whom we share this earth.

2 Peter - 3 (10-12) suggests destruction will be by fire.   Scientists on the other hand are focused on sun flares which are causing considerable concern.   A major flare incident and the earth would burn.  One way or another Son or Sun.   THE CLOCK IS TICKING.

We all have a conscience (although some might question that one where the actions of others are concerned).   It will gift us sleepless nights when we have done something we know is wrong.   Memories of those who have suffered as a direct consequence of our actions haunt our dreams.   Sleep comes when we realise we are accountable to God and experience genuine remorse for our action, repent and hopefully receive His forgiveness.  Sadly some are taken over by the wiles of Satan's cohorts.   C.S. Lewis nailed that one in his book "The Screwtape Letters"  

A terrible accident takes the life of a precious son and Shallow Hal immediately points the finger at God.   He doesn't link the responsibility to man suffocating the highways, drink, drugs or mere exhaustion from enforced journeys just to ensure a sufficient wage to feed a family.   No, his son is dead and he lays the blame squarely a the feet of his hitherto God and joins the ranks of the Christ haters.  After all he prayed for a miracle recovery but God didn't answer that one.

Another suggests you avoid the rough sleeper, a man with long hair and dirty fingernails and gosh doesn't he just smell.  "Another day for you and me in Paradise" - Phil Collins - springs to mind and might produce a momentary twinge of guilt.   Or perhaps they would have walked past their Saviour along with his friends on the streets of Jerusalem.   This world still judges a man by what he has or what he owns  and presumes a garment of respect.  In reality he has probably crawled over siblings and employees to maintain his stash and keeps it well screened and far from the slums of the inner city housing estates.   As long as the sun rises and sets on this planet the bloodshed will continue and the rich will bleed the poor.

No man or woman who truly follows Christ could hurt another human being or animal.  We acknowledge that if we do not practice good husbandry the earth will not support life.  Tell that one to Monsanto who are still marketing Round-up knowing full well it causes cancer in animals and humans.  

The seed of Peace is given to those who follow Jesus Christ and they in turn could become martyrs until He returns.

And if there is a God

I think it very unlikely that he would have such an uneasy vanity

as to be offended by those who doubt his existence.

Bertrand Russell   

Regardless of viewpoint or beliefs those who deny the present global turmoil will inevitably suffer the consequences.   Old hatreds are back with vengeance.  "This is a land of Confusion"  brilliant foresight by Genesis and Phil Collins who along with the Spitting Image team might wish to consider a follow up "It's getting worse - where were you"   

World War III would indeed lead the way to complete and utter destruction either by a direct hit or fallout.   There will be no winners - ONLY LOSERS the consequences too terrible to contemplate.   Prayerfully may our creator God raise up men of integrity and truth who will lead others in the path of Peace.

As for His children.  Yeshua HaMashiach - therein lies our Peace.

NEVER ALONE

If we truly follow the Lord we must go into

the wilderness of separation,

and leave the life of this carnal world.

to a place where the Lord calls His sanctified ones.

"What exactly brought you to this part of the country" the man enquired as he whirled his victim around the busy dance floor."

Caught unawares Millie just smiled and said "ah well that's a rather long story so should we just leave it that I felt drawn to the area.  It's such a beautiful part of the country and a lovely place to finally check out.

"Hardly" said the man laughing "you are far too young to be thinking like that, you've years in front of you"   Observing the other pensioners doing a rather tidy tango she considered he could be forgiven for that one, it wasn't the first time she had had to correct someone's observations regarding her age and appearance but she usually politely suggested they went to a certain well known opticians to have their eye sight checked.   Friends knew she would always fling a humorous quote in their direction, often self mocking. 

The genteel tea dance was over and a small group of seniors climbed into the waiting taxi, for some it was the highlight of their week and drained of any energy they would happily settle down for their favourite soap then head off for an early night.

Later that evening Millie caught sight of her blurred reflection in the bathroom mirror.   She remembered the brief conversation with the dance school teacher hardly the place to unload and witness her real reason.    She was hunting for a lost experience.   A past church alive with spirit filled christians who would happily die rather than deny their Saviour.   Young and old who believed the Word of God and followed their Shepherd King but sadly it was the same old, same old compromise and when a minister suggested he would ease her in at a quiet service and that she would have to be careful she didn't offend someone suggesting she mustn't be judgemental, that was it.    The same old excuse.   Didn't her Lord offend the leaders in the Sanhedrin and didn't they scheme to kill him.   Where was this pastor coming from, or was it just a question of the old "get them in and let Jesus clean them up brigade"  contaminating the rest of the flock, while happily number crunching and appeasing the tithe.   She had had enough of the "hirelings" well aware the cancer of diluting and diminishing the bible was increasing and that most congregations were more in line with ancient pagan worship appeasing self interest and self worship.
    

Later that week as she stood on the sea shore watching the receding tide it was hard to imagine how anyone would want to destroy such an earthly paradise, so far removed from "sin city".  She imagined perhaps this was where John Bunyan would have headed once he escaped the clutches of his twelve year prison sentence for speaking the Word of God.   Now her country was Sodom and Gomorrah, her denominations filthy and an abomination before a Holy God, and the reality hit home exactly what would God do this time.   She shuddered in the hot sun remembering the utter desolation of the land bordering the dead sea in Israel.  

A beautiful little girl marched past.   She could have only been three years old but she was on a mission, a huge sand castle was being built by her father and she was bringing shells and stones to decorate its ramparts.   Children who smiled at strangers were few and far between these days and when Millie witnessed the friendly smiling little angel she worried about the dark shadows that might be lurking just around the corner.   Now evil powers were planning to snatch their innocence in the name of political correctness and Millie knew that those who would stand against the policies would join the martyrs of old.  Perhaps their fate would not be as blatantly obvious as those slaughtered in the middle east, in some cases imprisonment, solitary confinement for protesting against the status quo.   It was all getting very dangerous but for a few hours as the waves danced on the golden sand and the sun shone in a clear blue sky it was just a gentle interlude and glimpse of a better world to come.

'Thankfully the future is veiled from us and all we can do is trust in the Lord, take His hand and journey on considered Millie as she reached for her little dog.   "Come on Babe" she said "lets walk up the hill and just sit and watch the coastline under the shade of the ancient woodland.   Perhaps all she could do was fill her present place with His praise knowing when He was ready He would show her His purpose.    

"Can't understand how you can be so happy when there's so much gloom and doom at the moment" said her neighbour pushing past her to reach the cash machine first.   

"I have Jesus" Millie replied "tired and worn as I may be with furrowed brow and wasted features I have His peace and one day soon I will rejoice with my brothers and sisters in His Kingdom to come.
Her heart sang remembering His promise and His words.

John 14 - 23
If anyone loves Me, He will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 

It was noted a rather strange woman had moved into No. 17.    The grapevine jangled furiously "She says she's "born again" whatever that means.   Don't believe all that rubbish.'' said one irate neighbour to her friend.  I'm off to the supermarket apparently there's are going to be a water shortage with all this hot weather and the bottled stuff is fast disappearing off the shelves.   

Millie imagined the woman sitting in her flat surrounded by bottles of water and enough food stocks for a couple of months - and then what.!!!!!!!   Even at this late hour they deny God and His son and when it all starts they will be terrified.

The first few months in her new home had flown by.   Millie was busy finding her way around the town and surrounding countryside.   The concierge smiled as she left the building by the main entrance.  "Good morning Millie and how are you today" he enquired.

'Absolutely fine thanks Mick"

"45 killed in Japan - floods - earthquakes in Israel yesterday and with all the dead bodies lying around in Yemen no doubt pestilence is heading our way on the wind." he snorted his disapproval as he glanced at the pile of newspapers lying on a table in the foyer.  

"Need to get yourself a bible Mick" said Millie, "the prophets warned this would happen" and she smiled and walked out into another hot sunny day.

"And this is why you are here" said the Lord "fill this place with My love and compassion for the blind and the deaf.   When I need you in another place I will show you the way.

As Millie prayed that night she thanked the Lord for the brief interlude in a place safe from the approaching storm clouds.   "Lord, I know there is a global remnant of Your children and whatever lies ahead I will follow You.   I can never be alone when I have Your Holy Spirit to guide and protect me"  Thankyou Yeshua for every blessing.   I know we deserve your discipline, this once great country is being slowly absorbed by another culture who worship another God and all the denominations can do is push inter-faith.  Corruption and lies are commonplace.   Speak the Truth and receive condemnation by a morally degenerate society.

There is only one God.   He will allow the persecution of His children and will not spare the rod until the day He decides to deal with the enemy.

John 10 - 26 - 28

26 - But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you.

27 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

28 - And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish ; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My Father's hand.

Baruch ata Adonai

SHALOM

  

     

NOW IT BEGINS

Britain is not her monarchy and its bloody history

or her churches and their equally bloody history.

It is the beating heart of the common man in the streets and alleyways.

the hidden souls who follow their Saviour.

SALVATION WILL COME.

T. Hills

2018

You could have been forgiven for thinking you stood on the edge of paradise.   The tide had turned  leaving soft wet sand gentle to the feet.  Sky and sea merged on the horizon a brilliant blue. No sign of the pollution that is slowly but surely killing its creatures. 

In another place children were screaming and dying as despots continue their wicked agenda and the stench of the blood and bones of their victims lies buried, rotting trash in cities that have been obliterated from the face of the earth.  The lives lost insignificant to those in power.

Try and try again sons and daughters of Satan but you will never wash the blood from your hands.  Killing by proxy just as heinous and your ultimate fate will be decided by the God of Heaven.

Meanwhile videos are being removed from You.Tube.   Men and women who voice the truth are silenced by a corrupt legal system.  Sooner or later they will remove your right to choose any television channel that challenges their ultimate goal. 

Proposed legislation would ensure christian teachers could be forced to choose between their faith and their job as the LGBT lobby in government move their agenda forward.   Accept the directive of this government and instruct primary school children that same sex marriage is acceptable or stand against this and fall on your sword.       

Remove your children from the system.   Perhaps retired christian teachers can offer support to those unable to provide private tutors.   Writing to your local MP in protest will fall on stony ground as it is possible they themselves could be homosexual or lesbian.    

The wise will remember the words of Yeshua.  

Matthew 18 - 6

And no doubt hell fire will be the destiny of those who influence and groom little children and  persecute and imprison those who stand for His truth.

Matthew 5 - 17 - 18

Jesus said:

"Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets.  I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.

For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled."

The hour is late, rejoice His Kingdom will surely Come.