TIME OF TESTING

Question: One Christian to another:   How was your week?

Answer:  Quite dreadful.

Both descended into a fit of giggles and agreed:   Then we're on the right track.

We are being transformed.   People don't annoy me any more,  rude neighbours, on the receiving end of an undeserved criticism or nasty complaint.   Ignorance and lack of manners generally, neglect by those we had hoped would care.  And those who really enjoy 'winding others up' a modern euphemism for hoping their victim will loose his/her temper and the just plain vindictive.

Instead of anger I feel pity.   One look and you see the captive, a lifeless smile that never leaves their lips, the hard cold stare and in some eyes a darkness that is pure evil.    Children of the here and now.

Situations that hitherto would have invoked fear of confrontation or distress leave my mind unruffled, unafraid, merely observing the torment of someone writhing in irritation and angst at my very words or presence.

MATTHEW 15 - 13-14

Yeshua said:
Every plant which my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.   Let them alone.
They are blind leaders of the blind, and if the blind lead the blind both will fall into a ditch.


Then you recognise a true kindred spirit, a light that shines in their eyes, their willingness to sacrifice and serve others without any need for recognition or accolade,  His children, a people readied for His Kingdom to come.   Now more than ever "The time of testing" as the battle intensifies.

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A few days ago I had arrived at the local bus station pulling a heavily laden shopping trolley.
The stage for my route was empty and I gladly sank onto a seat next to the boarding doors.      I had a thirty minute wait for the next bus, but no matter.  

When the bus eventually arrived, I was engrossed in thought,  and hardly noticed a queue of people moving in front of me to board.    An elderly lady smiled and said "Oh I'm sorry, you were here first" I replied "its quite alright, this bus is never full, there will be room for everyone"

Having hauled my heavy load on to the bus single handed I lurched towards the nearest empty seat and found myself confronted by a well dressed middle aged woman.   In a loud voice that her captive audience couldn't fail to hear she commented "Excuse me, no, its not all right.   People have no manners and if we don't complain they will keep on doing it.

I thought of C.S. Lewis's description in the Great Divorce.   A complaining woman arrives on the edge of heaven determined to claim what was hers.   The husband had already escaped her clutches.   But he belonged to her and where was he?   A spirit guide tried to advise her otherwise and still arguing she was sent back to Grey Town.

My journey continued and every so often the woman stared in my direction looking for sign of collusion and she waited in vain.    Eventually the bus halted on the edge of a large expensive private housing development and the woman departed having failed to make any impact or cause any aggravation.

One can only wonder how she would react in the future facing a panic stricken mob, when a bar of gold would not buy a loaf of bread, when the treasured possessions she hoarded just disappeared in a sea of flames, when she finally realised she was no longer in control of her journey or destiny.

Perhaps the words from a beautiful ballad Circle, written by Joel Friedman and Cynthia Weil sung by Barbra Streisand on her album  "Higher Ground" covers all.

For none of us are travelling through this universe alone.

Off to dig out my WWJD bracelet to remind myself constantly that Yeshua, despite getting angry with the money changers and the pharisees, well who doesn't, was gentle and compassionate because He knew many would not see or hear His message, or understand the glory of His Kingdom to come.

SHALOM SHALOM SHALOM

INNOCENCE

Another year over we anxiously approach the next twelve months.   Not that we should be anxious, Yeshua said "Fear not" (a kind friend suggested thirty times!!)  but then we often descend into a fit of giggles trying to remember who said what and in which gospel, therefore in obedience we will do precisely that.   Everything is in His hands and no doubt His plan is unfolding for us all.

The T.V. that appears for the most part to be the "instrument of Satan" stands silently in the corner of my sitting room.   No chance of drip feeding the occupant of this humble abode.   Mine the choice of film on D.V.D. and for accurate news reporting on the Middle East I stand a better chance of getting THE TRUTH through contacts living in the area.  Likewise with American politics.    The media is totally biased against Israel and the horror is most people believe that what they are viewing is at least moderately accurate.   NOT SO.   There is nothing Spring like (renewal, new life) about the Arab uprising it is merely control by another name.   And reporters talk democracy.

These are exciting times as biblical prophecy moves ever nearer its conclusion.   Despite the loud protestations of some atheists who consider Christians in the halls of power are actually manipulating a biblical scenario.   Even the simplest of mortals can observe countries in the Middle East, forever at war with each other, are moving towards the mother of "end games" which will affect everyone on the planet.

No one can deny the accuracy of past historical events recorded in the bible but in the meantime all things biblical are viewed with distaste, well its not applicable today, or worse still self appointed translators readjust and twist text to suit their particular agenda.

Note:  Revelation 22 - 19
"and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from things which are written in this book.
Study Note"  A solemn warning is directed against any perversion in interpretation of the prophecy of this book made by those who read into Revelation what the Holy Spirit never intended to teach.

The internet, curse or blessing, has taken the Bible literally to the ends of the earth.  Maybe a few primitive pockets left, but for those who are able to read its freely available on line along with its critics and protagonists.

False preachers and self appointed prophetesses abound and the wild and whacky actually proffer a "departure date".......whoops and the unbeliever mocks "wrong again"   SO lets keep it simple, our misguided brothers and sisters should take note:-

Its God who says WHEN

Its God who says HOW

IT IS WRITTEN

and nothing can change this now.

Don't say you love Him and keep hoarding your need,

don't say you love Him when your goal is greed.

Don't witness for Him when your message is heard,

then your lifestyle and actions reverse every word.

For the watchers you gather will see through the sham

In the end we all answer to the Great

I AM.

T. Hills

2012

Even I can equate with the blind and deaf.

Isaiah 6 - 9

And (Yahweh) He said, Go, and tell this people

"Keep on hearing, but do not understand,

Keep on seeing, but do not perceive.

Make the hearts of this people dull,

And their ears heavy,

And shut their eyes; 

Lest they see with their eyes,

And hear with their ears, 

And understand with their heart,

And return and be healed.

9 - Then I said "Lord, how long" And He answered":

Until the cities are laid waste and without inhabitants.

The houses are without a man,

The land is utterly desolate.........................................

It is God who chooses (the mystery of divine election) and draws the soul to His precious son.  An unbelieving people walking blind to a powerful corrupting influence, their leaders bowing to a dark Lord.   Seduction, manipulation of the mind, they unknowingly worship the beast failing to understand and recognise his shape, trail, purpose and mark on every aspect of their lives.  They are truly victims.

But it is those who carry His precious name that bang the nails into His hands again and again.    We have no excuse.   Christians could change the world tomorrow if every one at least attempted the two great commandments to love God first and secondly love our neighbour as ourselves" and practice the bible's definition of true religion - James (brother of Yeshua)  1 - 27 - Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and keep oneself unspotted (uncontaminated by) from the world.

Welfare budget down in a flash, gone the huge burden the elderly place on a country's purse.  A fairly common complaint from some "they are living too long"     Why should you have to pay someone to look after their own father or mother where they are fit and able to do so.       Struggle though they will,  especially when the burden involves those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease.   But I know an American woman who does precisely that, she is a woman of God, a devote Christian and bless her she is living out the commandment to Honour her Mother a frail ninety year old widow to whom she is sole carer.   Yeshua bless her mightily.                           

And the orphans,  perhaps if councils insisted less on inflicting their parameters and preferences on candidates and gave the children to God fearing caring couples willing to love and raise a defenceless child they could save another huge drain on state expenditure.  

Those who commit fraud, embezzle and steal could one day walk away minus their hands because another religion, culture and practices (we thankfully left behind in the "dark ages")  is slowly infiltrating this once great Christian country by stealth.   Prayerfully before its too late Adonai will raise up leaders who will stand for the Truth.   Following the founding fathers, great men of God,  William Wilberforce, John Wycliffe, John Wesley to name but a few, who will lead the people back to their God and his Commandments.

INNOCENCE

The child sat alone hidden away in the depth of the forest.    She knew nothing other than the basic fundamentals of existence taught her by her parents.    How to find food and medicine from the forest plants, where to wash and sleep, how to keep warm.    The sun rose in a distant place high above her head until it sank to the ground and all around her became dark, but sometimes she could see another paler globe that gave a dimmer light.

All she needed grew in abundance around her habitation and the water that flowed from a rock quenched her thirst and washed her body.   No animals gave flight when she appeared and she saw no threat from their presence.    She saw her reflection in a pool unaware it was just that and the child that smiled back became her playmate disappearing when the wind came and ruffled the surface of the water.   She was content in her place in time and space.

The strangers had come gesturing friendship and peace but they brought disease and death.

She was the only one left.   Sometimes the smell of burning wood drifted on the breeze and in the far distance a column of smoke signaled yet another part of her world destroyed.

She was the last of the innocents and she too had succumbed to the deadly virus.   Innocence died but not before her unseen guardian reached down and carried her small spirit away.   Eden had been successfully destroyed and replaced by concrete, freeways and cities of sin.  The very healing power of plants and trees destroyed forever by the human race.   

Innocence watched as her Father moved to the Judgement Seat.     The Lion of Judah roared, hills and valleys acknowledging his call.    His children gathered to sit at His feet as the final countdown begins.

T.Hills

2012

Yeshua said (Matthew 18 - 3)  Assuredly, I say to you unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.  (4) Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has seen some sense in Christian values.  Yes the commandments kept could save any government billions.    A tad too late.    We reap as we sow.    The rot is deep and it will surely take the might and power of the God they deny.

Isaiah 51 - 6

Lift up your eyes to the heavens,

And look on the earth beneath,

For the heavens will vanish away like smoke,

And the earth will grow old like a garment,

And those who dwell in it will die in like manner.

BUT MY SALVATION WILL BE FOREVER,

AND MY RIGHTEOUSNESS WILL NOT BE ABOLISHED. 

Amen and SHALOM

   

   

HOPE

The young girl sat hunched in the back of a taxi cab wondering why her parents had called her Hope.  If this evening went well she would have to invent another name to fit her new image.     The driver shouted "Is this okay love or do you want me to park outside the club".   "No thanks" she replied "this is just fine, there's already a crowd outside, I'll walk the rest of the way".   "Okay" shouted the driver "take care, its pretty rough around here this time of night" and as he pulled away from the kerb he wondered why such a nice kid was half naked on such a bleak miserable winter's night.   "She's sending out the wrong signals" he muttered to himself.   The weekend would bring its share of drugged and drunk kids who staggered, collapsed and vomited all over his leather seats and he had to clean it up.   She would probably end up in the gutter along with her mates.   What a wasted generation.

Hope started to walk down the dimly lit street.   Her life had changed quite suddenly when she won a competition to meet her idol.   This third session was just a publicity shoot, but it was a start.   Seen in his presence she might even make it into the daily papers.

The Door keeper stood in the shadows by a shabby front door in a block of old terraced houses.    He appeared to be whispering to someone.

They have to realise their need
They have to ask
They can't be forced

The Door keeper observed the approaching figure her stiletto heels clicking on the wet pavement.   The cold foggy night air wrapped around her, painted face and skimpy skirt advertising her intent.   The Door keeper spoke "you must be cold in that outfit".   She turned in the direction of the voice and saw a very ordinary man dressed in a large shabby overcoat.   There was nothing desirable about him yet his gaze seemed compassionate and concerned.   "Are you going somewhere exciting" he asked.    "Yes" she replied "I won a competition a few weeks ago to meet Resucca, have you heard of him?" she went on "he's got a wonderful voice.   He usually comes back to his roots every now and again.   The club at the end of the street was where he got started, photographers and fans are already waiting for his arrival.   I am his guest for the night.  Its so exciting, he thinks I have great potential and that with his help I could go far.    He is very very rich now" she whispered in total awe and leaving the figure in the doorway she continued down the street towards the neon lights and noisy crowd.

A black stretch limo rolled slowly around the corner and parked outside the grubby venue.   Its contents spilled on to the roadway.   Resucca stood six foot five inches tall, darkly handsome simply oozing charm.  His body guards formed a circle protecting him from the screaming women and a sea of clutching hands.   He saw Hope as she teetered down the street and smiled.   She moved eagerly in his direction.   She didn't smell the sulfur, hear the crackle of burning souls, see the trail of his victims or the beautifully embellished box into which he planned, in due course, to place her soul.   She trembled, was it excitement or fear she wasn't sure.  

One wrong step and her heel caught in a grid cover and she was down to the mocking laughter of his bodyguards.   The pain in her ankle was excruciating but she was more concerned about her appearance, ripped tights, torn skirt, wet and dirty and where was her handbag?      A wave of nausea swept over her.

Strong arms reached down and gently lifted her.   A warm overcoat covered her frail body and
she fainted.   Ressuca glanced over his shoulder as he was pushed into the foyer of the club.   He knew the Door keeper.   There would be another time, he would wait, there would be other meetings.   She was taking the bait.   He liked them innocent and hungry, the thrill of the chase.

The shabby door opened into a small cosy room.   A fire blazed in the grate.   The Door keeper relieved of his burden drew the chair closer to the warmth, placed his hand on the broken bones, closed his eyes and whispered strange words to an unseen companion, then he sat and waited.

She was unaware of the passage of time but the pain had eased.   The Door keeper spoke "would you like to share my simple supper, its just a bowl of chicken soup, Jewish penicillin they call it"  he laughed, its really good for you, here have some bread as well".   She nodded her reply enquiring "are you Jewish" he laughed again "but of course"  She didn't realise how hungry she was and the soup tasted so good.

He spoke "the man you were meeting, does he have a plan for you?"   The girl replied "I'm not sure, he promises many things.   He considers I have a good voice and could have a really bright future, but I need a nose job, my teeth need attention and I would have to dress, well, appropriately.   My Mum always used to say "its feathers that make the bird" but everything costs so much.    He says I would be worth his investment, he has already given me expensive presents and I have only know him a few weeks.

The Door keeper smiled sadly.   The child had such low self esteem and like so many of her peer group had been seduced by the siren call of materialism, air brushed beauty, constantly dissatisfied with their own appearance and envying celebrities and their indulgent life styles.  

The Door keeper spoke "The man you were meeting has friends in governments and palaces around the world.   You have choices to make Hope"   She questioned "how do you know my name" he smiled and continued "but those who chose this man's friendship and gifts inevitably pay the ultimate price, yes they have fame and just about anything money can buy and yet they always want more, it is never enough.

My followers know nothing of wealth.   They are often rejected, despised, persecuted, ridiculed and hated.   Some even lose their very lives standing for my Truth, but their treasure is in my home.  

As He spoke another door opened and she saw a landscape of incredible beauty.    There was something slightly familiar about the scene.  Perhaps thousands of years ago the earth might have looked the same, before man discovered concrete and asphalt, destroyed trees and living creatures in the name of greed.   People walked there, the atmosphere was one of harmony, joy, the air filled with the sounds of laughter and music.    She found herself in the hall of a huge white building.   She reached to touch the surface of one of the many pillars supporting the ceiling.   It was smooth, white and unblemished,  having the appearance of marble.   Young people walked in and out of the many doors, into the lawned gardens, laughing and greeting each other as they went.  

The door slammed shut.    She turned to face the Door keeper.   Just look at me.  I see a fat ugly person,
but He knew the truth, she had starved herself at every opportunity to look like the skeletal women she worshipped.    I would have given anything to have a perfect figure, flawless skin, how could anyone think me beautiful.

The Door keeper smiled  "I do, I see your soul.   Very few can handle what you desire, even those who think they are strong, it eventually destroys them.    The Door keeper rose.   His shabby clothes fell away.   Pure light radiated from his very being and in that light she saw her tattered dress, her filthy rags.   She crumpled to her knees, she knew she was lost and unworthy to be in this man's presence.  But most of all she now knew who He was  "Forgive me" she whispered, "help me, please"

She found herself back in the street.   An irritated photographer yelled "you are late, are you coming or not.   Resucca does not like being kept waiting.    "NOT" she shouted back.
Hope was reborn and renewed that night.   Friends she confided in suggested she had imagined the whole thing and missed her golden opportunity for success, fame and fortune, but she held fast to the vision.

Seven years passed and another taxi drew to a halt in the same little street.   "Is that okay Pastor" the driver shouted "That's fine" she replied.   "Busy night ahead then" he asked "yes and its getting worse there are so many people living rough everywhere, the authorities keep moving them on, keeping them as far as they can from the gated communities of the rich.   Time is short, we need to get the message out, we know we can't save them all, we do what we can for their practical needs, stand in the gap, and leave them in the Father's hands.   We hold fast to His promise:

Revelation

21 - 4

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes;

there shall be no more death, sorrow or crying.

There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.

  

"You'll get your reward in heaven then" he joked and she doubted he really believed that one.   "Take care" he shouted "its really rough out there at this time of night" she laughed "no problem" she replied "I'm meeting John and Paul, they'd scare the hell out of anyone" and she chuckled at her own humour.
"Thanks anyway, good night, God bless.

He watched as the slight figure wearing dark trousers and black jacket with the emblem STREET PASTOR walked towards the shabby old door.   "I'm sure I've seen that woman somewhere" he muttered to himself as he drove into the night.

John 10 (9)

Yeshua said "I am the door.

If anyone enters by Me he will be saved,

and will go in and out and find pasture.

DOVES

As I searched on line for the programme schedule of a Christian t.v. station on the internet I noticed a critical blog by a former supporter of the channel.  The man went to great lengths regarding his disapproval of the latest additions and schedules whilst saluting the genuinely sincere intentions of the founders, nevertheless he had decided they were to lose his support.

His comments regarding Israel were somewhat strange.    On the occasions I had visited the site I found reporting on the Middle East honest and balanced.  The Barry Segal programme on the land of Israel and the customs of the Jewish people is informative and at times amusing.

Presuming the complainant is a Christian himself, does he not understand the God of the bible is the God of the Jewish people and Yeshua is our Hebrew Lord and Saviour.   Yes,  Jesus was a Jew and  Christian gentiles are grafted into the vine.    The Messiah is coming back to His land, His people.  

In the U.K. OFCOM have ensured Christian broadcasts are in every way bland, inoffensive to all and toothless.    They very quickly arrive on the scene telling the organisation concerned  "you can't say that" thereby totally disarming the concept of freedom of speech, which is very convenient for the "new wave, replacement theology, prosperity teachers,  God's Word watered down and blurred at the edges.

2 Timothy 4 - 3
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they heap up for themselves teachers.

With the exception of the excellent teaching by Jacob Prasch, the late Dwight Pryor, David Hocking, Dave Hunt and David Wilkerson I prefer to seek solace and Holy Spirit guidance reading my bible,  steering well clear of the white suited perfectly manicured celebrities with Lear Jet and Rolex watch, and the numerous authors who sell their exalted opinions on what God actually meant by this and that.

T.V. celebrities of some channels seemingly rake in millions with the encouragement you can become an angel or plant a tree in Israel!   The certificate arrived but I doubt I will ever find my tree in Israel.   In fact I have to take their word for any planting.      So perhaps I could be forgiven for not wanting to read this man's very lengthy article nit picking Revelation T.V.    Facebook and the media are awash with self appointed prophetesses and experts and I seriously doubt some would know their Messiah if they fell over him.      

As I studied various texts in my bible the words would catch my attention and speak into my life.
I highlight a passage thinking YES!!!!     Strangely when this text was used and preached by true men of God it was confirmation and affirmation.    The Father leads His children around the globe and His Holy Spirit will bring enlightenment to any soul sincerely struggling to understand WHY.

Time to call in the Lollards.     In total obedience to Matthew 10  they went two by two in long red robes, staff in hand.    Having freely received they freely preached the gospel to the people.  

Fortunately I keep a daily journal as I don't have a photographic brain and as someone quoted amusingly  "life is like toilet paper, when it is getting near the end of the roll it goes fast.   I was searching for the date of a dream I had logged which even I had been unable to forget.

In January 2008 I had logged a quote I had either heard or read "Just get ready to lose some friends for where God is taking you they can't go"   I then discovered the entry I was seeking in March 2008.  

Sheds that in past vivid dreams had been filled with every conceivable need stood empty.   I had searched the first two sheds and had somehow reached the conclusion our very survival was threatened.   I instructed a small group of people to burn bits of furniture on a makeshift fire to keep warm, that we would have to mend and make do using whatever we could find and turn the former garden of well tended beds and lawns to growing food as quickly as the season would allow.   Yes it was a fat cow, lean cow dream of what has come to pass for many people since then and continues to this day.  

Recalling my dream to a wealthy atheist relative he scoffed  "it won't affect me"  He clearly viewed my witness with contempt,  but my reply came instantly and spontaneously  "it will if the banks crash"     He rarely passes a comment these days.

Matthew 16 - 17 (study note)  The deity of Christ is a truth known only by divine revelation.
MEANWHILE I STAND IN THE GAP BEFORE GOD - for my little brother.

Some excellent tips were logged in August 2008

The challenge is living in a society contrary to your beliefs.
Your main witness "your Christian life lived - walking the walk"
Keep your eyes on Yeshua.
Don't get diverted or distracted by contrary winds blowing around your family.

BE AS GENTLE AS DOVES.
They can only see straight ahead - wise birds.

It's not what someone did, or said that caused concern
YOU TOOK YOUR EYES OFF YESHUA.

I will always log discovered gems of wisdom,  I am humble enough to know you never stop learning.
I will forever seek the blessing of a spirit of discernment in the minefield of today's witnesses  knowing however well intentioned the evangelists or the promotion by pen or media,  it is only by true personal revelation a soul turns homeward.





  

      

FOREFATHERS

If you have had revelation from God you are truly blessed and rich beyond your wildest dreams but as
the tide flows ever stronger towards growing apostasy you will have to cling fast to the dreams and visions and stand on the Word of God.

Only yesterday a non believer chuckled as he related yet another rapture scenario that hadn't happened.
I am amazed how many Christians consider they are to be spared suffering, yet their Saviour was literally butchered for them.    They should read their bibles and remember the world is watching their witness.

Matthew 24 - 36
Yeshua said " But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.

Matthew 24 - 21 - 22
Yeshua said  "For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be.

 "And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened"


Perhaps if we consider the historical evidence freely available on the internet regarding the Reformation Forefathers, in no particular order or rank, John Wycliffe, graduate of Oxford University considered the "Morning Star of the Reformation,  Rowland Taylor, William Tyndale, John Wesley, Charles Spurgeon - he of the famous quote "it is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me" to mention just a few, and observe the list of those burnt at the stake by supposed followers of Christ and the "dark doings" of the Catholic church and her papacy, we should get the message that those who stood for Christ, considered holy men and women of God,  have met very messy deaths at the hands of the Apostate Church.   There is no excuse for ignorance.

Matthew 10 - 38 - 39
Yeshua said "and He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.
And the consolation prize
"He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.

In this once great Christian nation there are children of the remnant as undoubtedly there are around the globe.   The battle is still bloody and horrific at the hands of radical Islam and few realise the implications for the western world of the so called Arab Spring heavily backed by Britain and America.
But judgement is surely coming on those whose aim is to divide His land.     

Even Abraham in anguished conversation with his Maker tentatively pleaded for the people.
Genesis 18 -  Verse 32
Then he (Abraham said) "Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but once more: suppose ten should be found there? And He (God) said I will not destroy it for the sake of ten.   But of course as we know in Verse 15 - Lot was told to get out quick as God was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah.     Fact:   Sodom is not a pretty place to drive through and recent archeological discoveries include "sulpher balls"  the place is barren and desolate, they surely paid the price.

Church of the prosperity preachers beware - nothing but nothing should come before God.   He doesn't hand out lottery prizes, He hands out Crosses.   Every idol (and I don't mean a golden calf) anything that takes the place of God in man's heart.   Be it possessions, worshipping celebrities,
wealth or status and you are in a dangerous place.

SELF

Bigger, better, I want more,

ambition holds me in its claw.

Feel the strength, touch the power,

success, achievement by the hour.

Personal space filled to the brim,

things to treasure, things I'll bin,

File it, store it, hide away,

may need that another day.

Sunrise, sunset all the same,

busy working life's fast lane.

Packing, flying, chase the sun,

spend the money, have some fun.

Driving past the vacant stare,

huddled in a cardboard chair.

Despising weakness, where is pride,

not my concern their vision died.

My humble roots, his simple trade,

I fought and schemed, my future made.

My taxes keep the likes of you,

get off your back and pay your due.

Suddenly my life is still,

desires and dreams beyond my will.

Visions of my life ahead,

imprisoned in a sterile bed.

Captive now, I have no choice,

but listen to a still small voice.

A future that I could not see,

finds the soul inside of me.

Huddled in a metal chair,

sensing beauty everywhere,

this precious earth, sky and sea,

proclaim The Power that set me free.

Reaching for Your outstretched Hand,

I'll take the second chance You planned,

and try, until my life is through,

to walk the path that pleases You.

T. Hills.

Copyright 2003

Throughout the turbulence of this dying year we have realised that Government leaders rarely listen to the voice of the people they serve, the ugly face of anarchy mingles with peaceful protestors

and the net falls on guilty and innocent alike.      

Revelation 18 (3 - 4)

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

WE - THE REMNANT - ARE CALLED OUT - TO STAND APART FROM THE WAYS OF THIS WORLD.

A study note on Revelation 17 in my NJV bible regarding the fall of Babylon is a very relevant comparison.

"The fall of Babylon gives an illustration of the spiritual principle that anti Christian political and military powers inevitably destroy the economy and the nation or civilization they undergird.

Are we seeing any comparison here - does it ring any warning bells!!!!!!!!!!!!

The timbers are rotten, her sails torn, the ship is listing badly and no amount of prayer can alter

what is WRITTEN.    Man's own greed has all but destroyed this precious gift of our creator God.

The population for the greater part remain anaesthetized, their brains haggled and controlled by drugs, drink, sexual perversion and the materialism of this world.      They witness appalling cruelty and manipulation of innocent children too late, another decadent generation will rise to maturity,  yet they cannot conceive they are being controlled and manipulated.   Even the slave trade continues, albeit with a different face, but its there.  

Concern and apathy mingle on the faces of the people they complain "isn't it terrible, what a wicked world"   This is precisely what happens when people abandon God - He turns his face away and allows our enemies to rise.

SHALOM - SHALOM - SHALOM  brothers and sisters of the Remnant.  Matt. 6 - 25

Remember the words of Yeshua - Do not worry about your life.................................................................

33 - Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness......

We cannot open blind eyes and deaf ears, only the prevenient grace of God can save,  and divine election remains a mystery.   Why God chooses one and not another.

May we carry our cross knowing our time is short, but eternity is forever in His Kingdom to come. 

Suggested reading:   Judgement Day by Dave Hunt.

Suggested Viewing:  Honest Reporting.com - Struggle for Peace in the Middle East - Raphael Shore.

  

      

   

   

Nevertheless the time of harvest approaches for us.   Judgement is surely coming on Britain and America.   Sadly the innocent suffer as a direct result of those in leadership who are once again intent on breaking the Balfour Declaration and dividing His land again.      


We have had a clear witness this year of what happens when people peacefully protest against the government and get caught up in the mayhem that ensured.    Dark forces are at work

OMEGA

Luke 16 - 31

But he said to him "if they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though
one rise from the dead.

OMEGA

Only when they see You in all Your glory

will they bow the knee.

Only then will they weep and tremble

and know they are wretched and powerless.

Those who think themselves Gods will be torn down,

their theories, philosophies and government irrelevant.

Your hand will lift the humble

as Your remnant groans in spirit and pleads mercy for the lost sheep of Your pastures.

False leaders and prophets try to outrun Your all seeing eye,

there is no escape from Your wrath.

Now all see Your power and glory as You rise and smote the accuser

scattering his squealing cohorts and the pit welcomes its victims.

And still they mock the watchman and ridicule the dreamer,

history repeats itself, Sodom and Gomorrah revisited.

Mountains and hills shake, thunder resounds in the valleys,

trees clap their hands and bow in holy worship.

You lift up the seas and fold back the curtain of stars

Your hand opens the door to the abyss.

INCINERATION then PURIFICATION.

and the Son rises on the Elect 

renewed reborn 

PARADISE.

T. Hills

2011

   

SUDDENLY HOME

When I started Shining Remnant in December 2010 the sole purpose was to reach genuine followers
of Yeshua in cyber fellowship and touch souls so damaged by the established churches
that they would find encouragement to bury the past and turn to their Saviour Yeshua
HaMashiach - Jesus the Messiah -  our Hebrew Lord and coming King.

Shortly after I left my Facebook site I was contacted by a Christian cyber friend with an invitation to join her new site "Believers Prayer Ministry"   Donna Jean Braman is a true daughter of the King and we
had had many discussions on the Facebook site and prayed continually for Israel and all Christians facing persecution and death for their witness in the Middle East and around the globe.

Yesterday I learned Donna had been killed in a horrific head on car crash.   I was
devastated by the report she was just a couple of miles from her home after spending Shabbat training children aged 5 - 15 in Davidic style Flag worship and dance, the first of weekly training session which would ultimately have led to a performance at The Feast of Tabernacles this Fall.   It is reported - "the children loved Donna and they had invited their friends for the next session the following week".  Sadly that was not to be, but hopefully someone will pick up the baton and continue her work.

May her ministry site live on to encourage those "left behind" in the challenging days ahead.
We truly need the gift of discernment as the world spits out false prophets,  dubious leaders and twisted doctrine.

Donna, your smile will never be forgotten, may Yeshua use you mightily in His Kingdom.
Until we meet again - Shalom

Nobody

There were billions of angels there,

saints and holy men kneeling in prayer.

Pilgrims stretching mile upon mile,

dancing children exchanging a smile.

Laughter mingled with shouts of praise,

and then I met the Saviour's gaze.

Naked I came, and naked I stand,

is this the place, heaven, this land?

He said he'd be there at the narrow gate,

my Lord and King who decides my fate.

I'm nobody, yet he carries me through,

as I search the crowd for the friends I once knew.

T. Hills

2003

And in a day that never ends, 

we will worship, praise and party with friends.

Until that day    SHALOM