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God's Purpose for Mankind on Earth, part 2

Revelation
Rev. 1 says, “He is the faithful witness, the first begotten from the dead;” when Jesus was raised from the dead; He then was begotten of God: spirit, soul, and body. Paul says, in Acts 13:33, that this is the fulfillment of Psalm 2, where it says, “This day have I begotten you.” This was necessary, if He was to be the last Adam, spoken of in 1 Corinthians 15: 45. The first Adam was the head of the first creation, but; the last is the head of the new creation. We are touching on a subject so vast; the world could not hold the books that could be written about it.
Can you imagine Jesus loving us so much that He would wash us from our sins in His own blood? He made us kings and priests unto God and to His Father; we will rule with Him, and we can go between God, and anyone who needs to receive from God. We are priests. While the power is first with Jesus, we share in its manifestation in the earth; we are His hands.
It says in v. 7, He is coming again with clouds; probably means with His people. Hebrews 12: 1 says, “Cloud of witnesses.” Jude 14, says, “With ten thousands of His saints.” It says, every eye will see Him, including those who pierced Him; and those related to the earth, (those tied to earthly things) are going to wail because of Him. He is everything, from the first to the last letter in the alphabet; the past, present, and the future, The Almighty.
The Second Coming
The second coming: Luke 17: 22 says, “The days will come, when you shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you shall not see it.” This passage indicates that second coming, includes more than one day. I would like to suggest what I believe to be what this verse means.
First aspect
There is a part of the church that will judge them selves; they will be ready when the tribulation begins. These are the ones Christ is formed in; or the ones in which Christ comes forth in first Galatians 4: 19.
Mal. 3: 1-6, “Behold I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord whom you seek, shall suddenly come to His temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom you delight in: behold he shall come, Says the LORD of hosts. But who may abide the day of His coming, and who shall stand when He appears? for He is like refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap; and He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as the former years, and I will come near to you to judgment; and will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against those who swear falsely , and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and turn aside the stranger, and fear not me, says the LORD of hosts. For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed.’
Notice He will suddenly come to His temple. Who is His temple? Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6: 19, that our bodies are the temple. John says in Revelations 3: 12, “That he that overcomes will be a pillar in the temple.” It seams evident to me that he is referring to the overcomers. So the first aspect of the second coming appears to be Him coming in the overcomers.
Who shall be able to stand? Luke 21:36 says, “Those who watch and pray.” I believe that the Lord is rearing up, a many membered messenger in these days, to proclaim this message to God’s people everywhere, and Satan will use every means at his disposal to stop this message from getting out.
The sons of Levi: Jesus says in John 8:39-44, to the Jews of His day; that the works we do, determine whose children we are. In Rev. 1:6, Jesus says, we are Priests unto God; therefore we are sons of Levi. If you are a go between God and any man or woman, you are a son of Levi. In various places in the new testament; it talks about the numerous spiritual sacrifices that we sacrifice, but; the greatest one is in Rev. 11:7, where we offer up our own lives even as Jesus did.
Notice, those who commit sorcery, adultery, swear falsely, oppress their help, or reject strangers, or do not fear God; they will be judged. This is similar to Rev. 2:20-23, where some of the church is cast into the great tribulation, for adultery and fornication, and idolatry.
Second aspect
The second aspect of the second coming of Christ is, in Rev. 11:15, when Jesus comes to conquer the nations; also the first fruit will have just ascended into heaven. This also is spoken of in Mal. 4:1-6, the day that burns as an oven; that will burn up those who do not repent. V. 3, is where we smash the nations to pieces with a rod of iron. V. 5, again He says, He will send His messenger before that day arrives, to cause people to repent.
Third aspect
The last aspect of the second coming of Christ is, at the end of the tribulation; when He comes for the rest of the believers, and to deliver the creation from the bondage of corruption, over a 1000 year time.
Divorce
This seems to be a good place to talk about Divorce, as He mentions adultery as one of the things that makes you subject to God’s judgment. When you get married, you make a series of vows to each other; that you will be faithful in sickness or in health, rich or poor, and etc. When you made your promise, did you mean it or not. If you break that promise, will you keep your other promises? Is your word good or not? Can you really say; God is leading me to get a divorce, or to break my vows to my companion?
I am not trying to put you under rules or laws, but; do you recognize the fact that you represent a Holy God? Do you really think you can mock Him and get away with it? We are only on this earth a short time, let us make sure we represent Him correctly. If you will walk in the Spirit instead of doing your own will, you will represent Him correctly.
Another thing to think about: are you showing your companion God’s love; how about the children? Certainly if you are both Christians and want to please God you also can work it out. If you choose divorce, you are more interested in yourself, than your family or God. You are a stranger and a pilgrim on this earth, you have been sent by God to build His kingdom in a very hostile land, you will have to endure many hardships, certainly you can take this one also.
Now I realize that you may have already been divorced; get in the Spirit, read the word, pray, seek God’s face, and ask God where you are to go from here; and what ever God tells you do it. If the direction you are going is taking away your peace, you need to reconsider, and make sure that you heard right. If you are to close to your problem you may need to seek good counsel, in order to get it right. Be diligent, judge yourself, so that you will not need to be judged with the world.
If you are going down a road, and see a sign saying, bridge out; and you just keep on going, you will end up paying the price for your error. If you lose your peace and just keep on going; you will end up paying a very high price. This is good advice for any other decisions in your life as well.
Back to Revelation 1; when John saw a vision of this great God, it was with such great power and force that he fell down as one dead. Jesus told him not to be afraid, saying, “He was the first and the last, He was dead and is alive forevermore, Amen; He has the keys of hell and of death,” even everything you need. When I read this first chapter of Rev. to know that Jesus is the plan of God, from the beginning to the end; I get overwhelmed, by the things this chapter says, about Jesus.

Chapter 6
Steps of overcoming
In each of these steps of overcoming there is a price to be paid to make that step. Each step of overcoming is a place in God at a certain level. When you begin your life with God you must begin at one of the lower levels and from one to three steps at the start.
Some take a step or two and think they have all that there is. Some may take three or four and think that is all that is. All through history you see God’s people on one of the lower steps never seeming to go higher.
When a people stop at a lower step they will usually persecute those on higher steps. It seems that people on lower steps believe all higher steps as false doctrine; sometimes they just do not want to pay the price to go higher.
Whatever place a person is some of the steps can not be side stepped. God has a way for all His people to be brought to the truth in the near future.
Satan has been very good at deceiving God’s people in believing all kinds of lies keeping them from going all the way with God. God is going to send a shaking that will sweep away all the lies and at that time all God people will able to make decisions based on Real Truth.
Step 1
Revelation 2: 7, this is the first step of overcoming; which gives us the right to the tree of life. This probably speaks, of our right to the new birth experience; the orthodox Jews seem to have stopped at this step; this keeps them somewhat on the side lines in this age.
Jesus told the rich young ruler for eternal life he must keep the commandments; to Nicodemus He said to see or enter the Kingdom of God you must be born again.
It should be noted at this point that a number of Scriptures speak of a stairway to heaven. Jacob’s ladder to heaven speaks of the stairway. Solomon spoke of the secret place of the stairs. Jesus spoke of the stairs to Nathanial. All the people of God are some place on those stairs. The Jews under the law are on the first steps. When we were born again we went up to a higher step. As we crucify the flesh and transform the soul we go to and even higher steps. We may not be on the same step; but we are all on the same stairs. These steps of overcoming are but another look at these steps.
Step 2
In Revelations 2: 11, this is the second step of overcoming; which probably speaks of the new birth itself. The new birth is the only thing that I can think of; that will deliver us from the second death. This is a higher place than just walking in law. Most Evangelical churches seem to stop at the second step.
Step 3
In Revelations 2: 17, this third step of overcoming; which probably speaks about the baptism in the Holy Spirit; the one who receives the baptism; can not even explain it, to one who has not received it. The one who has the baptism, now, has a much deeper understanding, of God’s Word. If he receives that deeper word, he should realize that he is forgiven, and will never see death. Many of the Pentecostals seem to stop at the third step; but many of them seem to be going back on even to the second step now.
Step4
Revelations 2: 26, 27 says, “He that overcomes to this, point will receive power over the nations.” This is the fourth step of overcoming. If you want to rule with Christ, you need to at least overcome to this point. Those who reach this point will be in charge, in the tribulation; they will be smashing, any nation to pieces, that does not bow to Jesus Christ. I’m not here to take Sarasota, Florida, or even the USA, but; the whole world. I intend to help purify the gospel that is going into the world; also to spread it to the whole world. I intend to smash to pieces every doctrine that is hindering the church from doing its whole job.
The latter rain movement has tried to preach this step for more than fifty years; but never seems to take the actions necessary to really make the step; now it seems to be dividing into many factions and false teachings.
My brethren if you would like to take this step; it will take much communion with and surrender to God and all that He says. This step and all succeeding steps will require you to get very close to God. Before God will give you power over the nations He will make sure that you will do what He says.
We are certainly called to smash the nations to pieces, in the second half of the tribulation, but; we are not called to any form of violence in this age. Jesus said in John 18: 36, “My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, than would my servants fight, to keep me from being delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from here.” This indicates that when it is matters of the kingdom of God; we are not to fight. Its God’s kingdom and He will defend it.
Jesus said in Mt. 5:39, “But I say unto you, that you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.” There we see even in personal defense; there God is your defense also. You can without fear turn the other cheek, and believe God to defend you.
When it comes to military, police, sheriff, and other law enforcement officers, I see no place where that is forbidden. In Romans 13: 4 it says, “He bears not the sword in vain.” In 1 Timothy 1: 8-10 it says, “The law was given to control the law breakers.” I see no place in the scriptures where a law officer was told to quit his job, either before Pentecost or after Pentecost; so I must conclude that it is an acceptable job. Let the peace of God rule in your decision; and if you lose your peace check again. Let each one be fully persuaded in their own mind.
Revelations 2: 22 notice, some of God’s people being cast into great tribulation; chapter 3:10, speaks of others who escape the hour of temptation, to try them, that dwell upon the earth. “Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation, which will come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.” Verse 11 notice you can still lose your crown, if you don’t hold fast.
Being kept by God does not mean we will not be on this earth, in the tribulation, but; we will be kept by the power of God in the tribulation. Where you will be in the tribulation in charge or being judged; it is all determined, by your works.
If we are not going through the tribulation, than why do we need to build with inflammable materials, 1 Corinthians 3: 12?
Step 5
Revelations 3: 5 Says, that Jesus will confess his name before The Father; I can not even imagine, ever getting to the place where He confesses my name. Up till now we only confess Jesus’ name. I can not even imagine the enormity of this thing, Lord; reveal to me the real revelation of what you are saying here.
Step6
Revelations 3: 12 says, “They will be made a part of the temple forever.” To have God’s name on your whole being: the name of the New Jerusalem and Jesus’ own name are very holy things.
Step 7
Revelations 3: 21 says, “He that overcomes to this point, will receive the greatest power of all; to sit with Jesus in His throne.” The things in these last three steps of overcoming, are things to holy to talk about, at the present time. Notice, when John saw the risen Christ, he fell as one dead; this also is holy, and God forbids me to speak what I know about these things right now. I would point out though; that I believe this is what Paul spoke of, as the high calling of God, Phil. 3:14.
Works
I have put a lot of stress on works. We need to talk about them for a while. Jesus said, in John 5: 36, “The works which the Father hast given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hast sent me. Those works were very important.
In John 6: 28,29, “They said unto Him, what shall we do, that we might work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said unto them, this is the work of God that you believe on Him whom He has sent. Works of the law have little value, and are not what we are speaking of in this book. We are speaking of works; born out of believing in Jesus, and by faith doing what He says.
Here are some of the works we are speaking about: What ever we face, we need to handle everything with a song. Even in very busy days; be calm, never fear. With Jesus with us what is there to fear. With the love He put within us we will win. Rest in Jesus. Spend much time in prayer. Face everything with joy unspeakable.
Another thing, always be thankful. No matter what the trial or temptation rejoice. Jump up and down and shout for joy. The rewards will be out of this world and also here. Be a channel of blessing to others. What ever God gives you pass it on. There are many more works for us to do. What ever God tells you to do, do it.
Redeemed creation
Going on chapter 4, this is a timeless chapter. The first application is the creation before the fall. All of creation glorified God. Many things however in this chapter can not be answered by that application. He says, “These things must be hereafter; there were twenty four elders; the creation was made to give greater glory than a fallible creation can do.
The fulfillment of this chapter is in the future when the whole creation is delivered from the bondage of corruption. You see the Father on the Throne with a rainbow around it; probably speaking again of the steps of the stairs. Each color represents steps we need to go through to reach the throne. The colors also represent the various aspects of God’s own nature as do also the stones.
The four living creatures probably represent the four aspects of created beings on earth. They probably also represent the four Gospels. They probably also represent the four aspects of Christ’s humanity; the lion, the ox, man, and the eagle. I am sure that the full revelation of what they represent is beyond the scope of our minds. One thing I know is that all of creation (except that which chooses to rebel) will be brought into the liberty of the Sons of God.
Revelation 4: 11 says, this book, (outside of Jesus), speaks primarily about the creation, of which man is the head, and that he was made to glorify and praise God. V. 10, seems to indicate the truth, that God has made the Christians and Jews, one people already at this time, (24 elders); they are certainly on the same stairway to God.
Trumpet
When the word trumpet is used, (v. 1), it seems to indicate that God is about unveil to us, a new revelation, to take us to a new level. In Numbers 10:1-10, we see, the trumpets used to call, to the assembly; the elders, the congregation, and to march; it is used also, to prepare for war. In Isaiah 58: 1, we see it used, to show God’s people their sin. In Revelation 1: 10, we see it used, to give John a message to the seven churches. In Revelation 4:1, it is giving John, a revelation of heaven. The last trump in, 1 Corinthians 15: 52, will be the last time of the calling of the assembly; probably the last revelation to bring about the resurrection.
Redemption
Revelation 5 says, “Jesus was the only one that could open the book of creation, to understand it, from the beginning to the end.” He also, from before the foundation, of the world provided for its redemption, when it fell. It also says, “All creation praises Him and will bend the knee some day.” It seems interesting, that the Lion of the tribe of Judah; was a Lamb slain.
Almost from the time of the fall, men have tried to understand what life is all about. they always look at the creation and try to figure it out. They explore the sky, the plants, the animals, the universe, and whatever they can see, feel, taste, hear, or smell; or by whatever instruments they can come up with. They always think the next exploration will solve part of the mystery, but; they always fail. Christians know it must come by revelation from God, but; where does the revelation of God come from? Hebrews 1: 2 says, He speaks to us by His Son. In John 16: 13, 14 Jesus says, “That even the Holy Spirit will be speaking, what Jesus gives Him to speak.”
Holy Spirit
Revelation 5: 6, it talks about the Seven Spirits of God. It says that they sent into all the earth. I would like to talk a little about the work of the Holy Spirit. He is first mentioned in Genesis 1: 2 it says, “That the Spirit of God grieved upon the waters.” There we see that He has a work to do even in inanimate things. In Exodus 7:3, God said “He would harden Pharaoh’s heart;” there we see He also works in unbelievers. It says that the Spirit of God left king Saul; and an evil spirit from the Lord came upon him. The Spirit was upon him in a special way; to help him perform his kingly duties. His disobedience caused God to replace him with an evil spirit.
When king David sinned; he committed adultery with an other man’s wife. He was worried God would also remove the Holy Spirit from him. While it is true Saul lost a part of the work of the Spirit in his life; he did not lose every aspect of the work of the Holy Spirit; yet the kingly aspect was lost. David could have lost that also.
We as Christians also have the Holy Spirit working in us in various aspects of His work. We also can lose some of those aspects of His work. We must be diligent not to grieve Him; if we want Him to fulfill all His work in our lives. Being born again, baptized in the Spirit, or Surrendered to Him; all cause Him to add various new work in our lives.

Chapter 7
The White Horse
Revelation 6: 2 says, that Adam, begin to do, what God had told him do, i.e., to subdue the earth; the first horse, of the four horsemen. Now, if you are going to talk about creation, you probably would start with Adam. Comparing this horse, with the one in 19: 11, the leader of the first creation, was not as glorious, as the leader of the new creation. Strong’s concordance, says, of the word bow in this verse: one of the root meanings is; to produce from seed. Judging by Genesis 2: 5, Adam was sent to till the ground: the bow, but; authority was given to him as well: a crown. He was sent to subdue the earth.
The Red Horse
Revelation 6: 4 says, “Sin entered the earth, and for the first time, peace was taken from the earth.” Since that time peace on earth can be found only in Jesus Christ. Luke 2: 11-14, says, v. 14, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men;” It is restored only in Jesus. Now all who trust in Jesus, receive peace in their hearts. John 14: 27 Jesus says, “My peace I give unto you.” Isaiah 1: 18 says, “Sins are the color of crimson, scarlet, or red” the red horse. There are also other things in this verse, to be fulfilled, in the last days.
The Black Horse
Revelation 6: 5 says, that with sin, came the world of darkness: commerce, which will deteriorate to the point, where a man will have to work all day, just to feed him self. Ezekiel 28:5,16-18, it appears like commerce originated with Satan. A very important point, in verse 6; “And see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.” Christians, who pour out their lives like the olive and grape, will not be hurt by commerce, in as far as they need it to live, or to do the work of the kingdom. Rev. 13:17 says, “That day will end sometime though.”
Mt. 6:19-24, says, not to make money your treasure, but; make the eternal heavenly things, your treasure. Your heart will be where your treasure is; you can not serve God and money. Luke 12: 13-40, Jesus talks about what happens, when we use money wrongly. He also tells us, where we are to place our priorities. He says, what things we do, have much to do, to prepare us, for the coming of Christ.
Luke 16, the entire chapter, Jesus speaks of money, and shows us how we are to us it, for the building of the Kingdom of God. The rich man used it, for himself, and ended in hell. Jesus did not say, “He went to hell for rejecting Him, but; for using his money, on himself, and for his own pleasure.” You should consider that the tribulation will burn with the fires of hell, the Catholics call it purgatory. In 1Timothy 6: 5-19, Paul says, there are people, who think that gain is godliness, he said, we shouldn’t even associate, with such people. He says that, “Godliness with contentment, are to come first.” We should be content, if we have enough, to meet our needs.
In 1 Timothy 6: 12 it says, “We should fight the good fight of faith, and lay hold on eternal life.” If you have more then you need, be willing to give to others in need, the work of the kingdom, or where ever God tells you to give it. You will be laying up a good foundation, for the time to come, and, laying hold on eternal life. While you already have eternal life in your spirit, you must work it out, also in your soul.
The Pale Horse
Revelation 6: 8 says, with sin and darkness, came death. Certainly many more things are contained in these scriptures, of the four horsemen, but; I mention these, at the present.
Vengeance
Revelation 6: 9, 10, since, the time of Abel, slain men have been crying out, for vengeance for their blood. (He. 12:24 says, “Jesus` blood, speaks, better things than that of Abel).” Luke 18: 8 says, “They shall be avenged speedily.” Revelation 19: 2 says, “They will be avenged, at the destruction of Babylon.”
Revelation 6: 12-17 says, “With sin, The Judgment should have begun, immediately;” but; Rev. 7:3 says, “God put a hold on it, till He could put a seal, on His servants.” When the judgment, does begin verse 6: 17 says, “Who shall be able to stand?” Luke 21:36 says, “Those who watch and pray.”
Last Days Ministry
I believe God is right now rearing up a many membered Elijah ministry all over the world; to prepare a people to be ready when Jesus comes. Jeremiah 50:6 says, “My people have been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their resting place”.
The shepherds of the churches have been concerned about their ministry, and their security, and their pay. And when they teach the word; they depend on their training, commentaries, concordances, and other helps, to come up with a word for their people. They can (in that manner) come up with a word that appears accurate, and that sounds good, but; would you want to get on an airline, with a flight plan that appears accurate and sounds good?
This may have met a part of the need in the past, but; we are coming to a time shortly when nothing short of the very word of God will do. Jesus is our resting place; you need not, no you dare not, come up with your own word; rest in Jesus trust Him for the very word to give to your sheep.
If you have trouble getting a word; check your life, see if something is between you and God. Sin will separate you from God, any weight that weighs you down, could be food, drink, clothes, cars, money, houses, jobs, and almost any other thing, will hinder you. Are you really fully committed to God and His will? Be diligent your church and God depend on it.
Taught by God
It says in 1 John 2: 26-28, “These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. But the anointing which you have received of Him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as that same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in Him. And now little children abide in Him; when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming”.
God has given us an anointing to understand what He says; and if you let someone else, even your pastor give you all you’re teaching, you are foolishly, turning your future over into the hands of a man instead of God. You must respect your pastor, but; let the anointing God gave you teach you; that anointing will not lie. Put your trust in God, rest in Jesus and He will lead you in the right way.
Check and keep your motives in the right place; don’t go in your own way. God can speak to us in many ways, through your pastor, the Bible, books, every day activities, and etc. It must not be a way that you figured in your own mind, but; only the Spirit of God knows the perfect way.
If I was your pastor; I would certainly encourage you to look to God rather than to myself. God wants to prepare you for the soon coming of Jesus; He wants you to able to have full confidence that you are ready, and He is the only one who can prepare you. If you get into an airplane where the pilot is using the wrong flight plan, no matter how sincere you or they are, you will not get to your destination. The Spirit never uses the wrong plan, His plan is always perfect.
If you have been told all your life what to believe, just set it on a spiritual shelf; and turn to God to teach you the truth. The teachings of most churches are full of unbelief and untruths. God will only teach you the truth. The unbelief of most churches will only leave you spiritually impotent, but; the truth God teaches will give you life and power. God’s truth will give you a calm peace that nothing can take away from you.
Don’t look inside yourself, it will frustrate you. Look to the one who promised, who also will do it. You can stake your very life on Him. Looking at what God says, and then inside your self for what to do will lead to hopelessness and despair. Looking at what God says, then at the mighty power of God will lead to hope and confidence. God alone knows the way. God alone has the power. Can’t you see the light ahead? Can’t you see we are almost there? Are you not excited?
In 1 Corinthians 3: 13 it says, “Every man’s work shall be revealed by fire”. If you go by your mind or anyone else’s mind; you are building with flammable materials, and it will be destroyed by fire. Wood can be fashioned into the most beautiful furniture, but; it will still burn up. Gold, silver, and precious stones; are materials that only the Spirit of God knows how to build with.
If your pastor loves you more than he loves his job, he will teach you how to walk in the Spirit. If you walk in the Spirit you will be prepared for the sudden appearing of Jesus Christ.
Some don’t listen to their pastor; because they do not want to be under authority, this has nothing to do with what I have been talking about. When the Spirit is leading you; you will listen to your pastor as much as you can.
The stone that is going to destroy the kingdoms of this world will be cut out of the mountain without hands. When you put your own hands to the word of God, than you will not have enough power to destroy Satan’s kingdom, no matter how good that word may sound. That Stone is Jesus the perfect Word.
Preparation
Some time back I was teaching, in an in home bible study, and one of the ladies received a prophecy from the LORD and this is that prophecy.
When will thy servant stand, take up their armor, and walk the straight path?
Take not your mind’s advice, set all your soul on Christ.
Shake off the dust, we must, we must.
Our hands outstretched, are etched with the worlds’.
Christian, O Christian, break that bond.
Follow Christ, He is the only one.
Our tears we cry, heads hanging low.
Rise up O Christian, give my kingdom cause to grow.
Let loose , O Christian, this world will pass.
It’s time now to see through the glass.
Open your eyes, full vision awaits.
Awaken and rise, come forth my sovereign ones.
Let all the world know that you are my sons.
Move at my pace, set your vision to win my race.
Sons of God, let go, let go.
Cause my kingdom on earth to grow.
Stained and blemished the world, unstable their soul.
Cleanse yourself, pure, right, and whole.
For now in sight is the goal.

It is time to take up the whole armor of God. It is time to strengthen the weak knees. It is time to walk the straight path. The way is open; get up on your feet and walk by the Spirit. The Spirit is the only one who knows the way. Whether it is our mind, or the dust of the flesh; it has got to be cast out. We just got to break our bond with the world.
I see even in the church, parents clothing their children in the world’s fashions. Break that bond. Break that bond. Follow Christ. Be concerned about the work of the kingdom. Get into the word. Spend much time with God. God wants to open your eyes. God loves you exceedingly. O how He longs for a people who will do all He says.
Soon we will see the whole plan clearly. We must awake. We must arise and walk. We must arise and overcome all the power of the enemy. As we overcome all the enemy, all the world will know we are God’s sons.
The sons of God are about to go forth in limitless power. Joined to the Lord in faith, there is nothing we can not do. God will set the pace. Just set your eyes on the goal. Bring in God’s kingdom into the world. Come forth totally in the fruit and power of the Spirit. In the Spirit you can not lose.
An other prophecy she got.
Listen and obey, for now is the time to pray.
God’s grace is now upon us, chosen ones.
Hear and learn to trust.
For as the breath of fresh air.
God’s love is surely there.
So listen and obey, for now is the time to pray.
Yes, now is the time to pray.

To listen and obey God; prayer is one of the most important things we can engage in today. Not the kind of prayer we usually engage in, but; just talking to God whenever anything comes up all day long. Whenever you are concerned about anything, stop and pray. Constantly look to God’s grace. God has given everything we need. learn to trust Him. God loves you more than you can imagine. He greatly wants you to succeed. Do not let this day of grace pass with out being fully prepared.
I would like to add a few more lines, to preparing for that day; In Ezekiel 14: 1-11, “It talks about people who set up idols in their hearts,” I will quote a few lines of it; “Every man of the house of Israel that sets up his idols in his heart, and puts the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face, and comes to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that comes according to the multitude of his idols..... And I will set my face against that man.... And if the prophet be deceived when he has spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.” God says, “He will punish both alike.”
What are the idols He is talking about? Anything that comes between us and God; could be television, cars, clothes, houses, money, or any other thing that keeps you from doing the very will of God.
In Isaiah 2: 6-22 God says, “His people are soothsayers, that the land is full of silver and gold, Horses and chariots, and that they worship the works of their own hands, and that they are full of pride.”
I want to pay special attention to the works of their own hands. What ever we do that does not specifically come from God is a work of our own hands; I would like to concentrate on the doctrines of the Bible. When we get out our concordances, commentaries dictionaries, and other helps to come up with our own interpretations of the Bible, we are not relying on God for the word. Is there any wonder we have so many interpretations of the Bible.
This also brings me to another point; all organizations work according to the view point of the leaders; therefore they can never come into perfect unity: there will always be some disagreement between leaders. It seems every church system has their own set of doctrines. Each individual also has his own set of doctrines. These doctrines usually are born of making their own interpretations of what the Bible means by what it says. Then they add their own ideas to them.
Would you go on a trip that was planed in that way. What if you changed the map to what you think it should be? What if an airline pilot filed a flight plan the way you interpret the Bible? Brethren this is serious. I am certain you would not live any part of your life that way. God is the only one who knows what the Bible means by what it says. You will find out what He means by what it says on your knees and through suffering. God wants you to know the truth and He is very willing to share it with the diligent.
To insist on coming up with your own interpretation is nothing but pride. Jesus when He was here said, “The son can do nothing but what He sees the Father do.” If Jesus couldn’t do it how can you do it? Unless this pride is crushed you will not be prepared for the dark days to come.
Organisms on the other hand, each part just does what the head says, so they are automatically in agreement. When I am listening to the head and you are listening to the head we are already in perfect agreement. The key than to perfect unity, is better listening to the head. If the body were an organization in a fight, the fingers and hands would still be trying to come into agreement when your opponent will already have defeated you.
Can you imagine a prize fighter needing to punch his opponent, and his fingers could not come into perfect agreement. He would be defeated before he got out the first punch. No wonder the body of Christ is so divided and so powerless.
God is coming soon to shake terribly the earth, and He says, that those with idols in their hearts will throw them to the moles and to the bats, and try to get under rocks and mountains to hide from Him. Don’t even think for one minute that you can indulge in the things of this world and be prepared for that day.
In Luke 12: 47 Jesus says, “Those who knew Gods will, but did not do it will be beaten with many stripes. In Hebrews 12: 25-29 says, “Not only will He shake the earth, but; also heaven, so He can remove everything that can be shaken.” Only those things that are by the Spirit will remain.
When God’s people go to church and try to worship God; many have idols in their hearts, which keep them from worshipping in Spirit and in truth. John 4: 23,24 says, “Only those who worship in Spirit and in truth are true worshippers.” If this word has hit you hard; do not be afraid, just make sure you are willing to do all God’s will and you will be prepared. Watch and pray and what ever He says to you do it.
You may get tired of me writing about time spent with God, but; there is no more important word to write to Christians. It is absolutely essential for you to be ready for the day of the LORD. Today is your day. You can use it to prepare for the day of the Lord. You can squander it on yourself. You can use it to reach for riches and all it can buy. You can use it reach for toys all sorts of pleasures, but; you can not escape the consequences of your actions.
In your day you are in charge, but; in the day of the LORD, God is in charge. Many of God’s people are bogged down in besetting sins and weights. Some are down loading porn off of the internet. Some are after the most luxurious homes, cars, clothes and etc. They can not even walk, much less run the race set before them.
Many of these are made leaders in the church. They are allowed to teach their unbelief in the church, but; those who believe what God says are not allowed to teach. There is still no room for the Christ in the inn. If you think God is going to just snatch them away; and leave the Jews and the world here to be judged; you are out of your mind.
These people are getting ripe for the judgment. When they reject the messengers God sends to turn them; then they will be ripe for the judgment. They will be knocking to get in, but; Jesus will say, “I never knew you.”

Chapter 8
Judgment held back
Revelations 7: 1-3, before the judgment can begin God has to seal His servants in their foreheads. God’s seal is already in our spirits: God’s Spirit and His nature are already in our spirits, but; it has to be put in the mind of a people, or he will lose His kingdom on the earth. All that we do for the salvation of the soul is to prepare us for the day He puts His seal in our foreheads. The salvation of the soul is of utmost importance, if God is to have a people who can strand in the tribulation.
Revelation 7: 3, who are those, who are sealed; It says, “The servants of God.” Ezekiel 9:4 says, “Those who sigh and cry, for all the abominations that are done in Jerusalem.” It behooves us, to be grieved and mourn, for the things, still wrong with us, and the church. Mt. 5:4 says, “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted”. Many saints, down through the ages, have gone through, great tribulation. 1 Peter 4: 19 says, “let them that suffer, according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their souls, to Him, in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator”.
Suffering for Christ’s sake, causes God, to recreate the soul (the renewing of the mind). Acts 14: 22 Paul says, “We must through much tribulation ,enter the kingdom of God.” How do you relate this, with what Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3: 5, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he can not enter the kingdom of God.” Jesus was talking about the salvation of the spirit to Nicodemus, and Paul was talking about the salvation of the soul.
In Philippians 3: 3 it says, “We are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.” So all those who are doing those things from above are the true Israel of God; and they are the ones who will be marked in their foreheads, as well as those who mourn and suffer for the will of God.
No pain, no gain: you have probably heard this said by body builders many times. This is also true in the spiritual realm; Hebrews 5 says, “ Jesus learned obedience through suffering.” Certainly if the son of God needed to suffer, we also must suffer. Job’s life seemed to revolve around his family until tested through intense suffering; then he acknowledged himself as nothing, and got a new revelation of God.
Hebrews 12 says, “Those who the Father loves He chastises, and those who are without chastisement are bastards and not sons.” This should greatly encourage those who going through a lot of suffering. Anyone who ever amounted to anything in the old testament or new testament went through a lot of suffering. David had to run from Saul as he wanted to kill him, Cain killed Abel, Jeremiah was called the weeping prophet and was put in prison, the three Hebrew children were put in the fire, Daniel in the lion’s den, and Joseph was sold into Egypt.
Those who persecute us are usually our brothers, but; because they allowed sin in their lives, they are blind to what they are doing. Sin will always blind your mind, and make it impossible to see the will of God. Repent and recommit your life to God, and choose to obey Him and you will know His will, otherwise; you may be among those who persecute other Christians.
Peter says in 1 Peter 4:12, “Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you”. Suffering is normal for our lives on this earth, and is necessary if we are to be prepared for the days ahead.
I was teaching on the purging we need to go through some years ago; and one of the ladies in the audience later on had a prophecy come to her, this is the prophecy.
We are being judged and brought to our knees.
The unity of the faith draws near.
Its our master’s voice we now hear.
Lets all arise and heed the call.
Let not one, O LORD fall.
For every being was meant for praise.
Now its my kingdom I shall raise.
Let the crimson color flow.
Let the bride prepare.
Purge your thoughts, make room for mine.
While on your knees I’ve heard your prayer.
My bride shall stand, the blood shall flow.
Yet then shall all the world know.
My kingdom come, my kingdom come.
Breaking all foundations into one.
My chosen children all will stand.
They’ve purged their hearts, and made room for their groom.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, glorify thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy kingdom come.
Make room for the glorified one.

In this age if you are a committed Christian; You are being judged. We are being shaken and brought to our knees. We must have everything that is not of God removed from our lives. If we are ever to have the unity of the faith; we must be able to hear God’s voice. My whole reason to write this book is that the chosen ones may rise and heed God’s call. Anyone who heeds the call will be kept by God. Let every one of us praise God and raise His kingdom.
Do not fear the shedding of blood. Let each one of us die completely to self. Let us prepare for the coming of our bridegroom. Purge our thoughts. There is no empty place in our minds. Either we are thinking God’s thoughts or our thoughts. God’s desire to hear our prayer is much greater than our desire for Him to hear us; so pray, pray, pray.
Persecution is certainly coming, even in America. Do not be afraid. Nothing can come against us except through God. The world is going to know God has a people on the earth. God’s kingdom is going to come; and anything upon which you are standing that is not absolutely His Spirit, will be destroyed. God’s people seem to stand on many foundations that are not of God; they will all be destroyed Jesus only will remain.
Here is an other prophecy.
My word is the key, you have got to get it inside your heart.
Meditate on this day and night, then you shall see, glimpses of my glory.
My people have gone astray, they have caused their own delay.
They have broken my bread and drank my cup, only to get up and walk their own way.
My people are called, they shall arise and go forth, never to be afraid.
For their darkness is short and their light is forever.
My chosen were blind, but now they shall see.
They shall tear down all religiosity, their minds will be kept on me.
Their price to pay, death, as all will see; yet it is not to be compared to glimpses of my glory.
For the heavens are now prepared, the angels now await.
My people are to arise and walk in victory.
Death shall be conquered and the lion roar no more.
All heaven and earth shall know my glory, which will no longer be glimpses, Hallelujah!
All rise and reign, take your place, stand to the call.
Give heed to my voice, all praise the king on high, rejoice, rejoice, rejoice!

To read the word of God is very important, but; you must also meditate on it a lot. To read the word gets it in your head, but; to meditate on it is to get it in your heart; when you treasure God’s Word that also puts it in your heart. We have been hindering the day of the LORD long enough. Peter tells us hasten the day of the LORD. Communion was given to us to remember the Lord’s death till He come; but we just got up and went our way like nothing happened.
Let us arise and not be afraid. Let us go forth and build God’s kingdom. The darkness is almost passed. We shall soon see clearly. Religiosity is idolatry and will keep us blind; tear it down. Don’t be afraid to lay your life down. The rewards are extremely great. Heaven, the angels, and God are ready, what are we waiting for? We will conquer death and the devil, nothing will stand before us.
When you are calm, confident, and happy; you have all the power necessary to resist evil. This power is found only in spending time with God. The fact is, you do not have time, not to spend time with God. If you try to do it without spending time with God, self will be in control. With self in control, it will impede the mighty forces of God from working on your behalf. Sin, doubts, fears, and unbelief also impede God’s mighty power in our behalf.
Evil spirits do operate in our lives. How can we find out where they are operating in our lives? One of the best indicators is: to see what makes you comfortable. If you came home from work all dirty, and went to a meeting where everyone was clean and dressed up; you would be very uncomfortable.
Using this illustration; Does a topless night club make you uncomfortable? Does an anointed church service make you uncomfortable? See under what conditions you are comfortable or uncomfortable. The atmosphere in every place is created by spirits. When you are comfortable it is because you have like spirits operating in you. Unlike spirits make you uncomfortable because they want to get you out of that place. If you love God you will want to be where He is. If you are not saved you will like being among the unsaved.
If you are a very carnal Christian, you will like carnal things. The spirits that operate in you would rather you watched television than to go to church. You will be more interested in clothes, cars, homes, and etc. than building the kingdom of God. You will spend almost all your time on carnal things.
Spirits control many things in our lives. We do not realize how much influence they have in our lives. Carnal people often have emotions that go way up and just as quick go way down. They are very much influenced by what happens around them. A new car, new clothes, or a new house causes them to be very excited. When things go wrong they are in the dumps.
Many people often are unaware they are being led by evil spirits. Some people are so entangled with them they do even recognize their own personalities. Some are so entangled they may have to have them cast out.
If you are a spiritual Christian, your interest will be in building the kingdom of God. You will set aside a time when you can meet with God. You will learn what He wants you to do. You will do what He says. As your spirituality grows, you will spend more and more time with Him. As you spend more and more time with Him, your faith and confidence will continue grow. You will find that when things go wrong, you are almost unaffected by it; because you know God is your supply.
The spiritual man is always calm, collected, trusting, and full of faith. Knowing God is in control of everything that happens in your life, frees you from worry and fears. Everything you do with God will wrest away a part of the control that evil spirits have in your life. When we take the control away from evil spirits, we are taking back the land.
Many a great preacher has looked at the land; and said, it is a good land, but; the giants are to big. Fear, lusts, hate, unbelief, pride and etc. are just to big to conquer; nobody can be perfect. They make the same mistake the ten spies made in Moses’ day. Nothing is ever to big for God to do. God says, we will come to the unity of the faith; we will come to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. You can not be more perfect than that. You can not be more of anything you see than what God says. You can have perfect confidence in what God says; nothing can be surer.
In Isaiah 35, he talks about a highway of holiness. This is a very exciting chapter; I encourage you to read it. He says the unclean shall not pass over it. He says no Lion shall be there. No ravenous beast shall be there. Satan will not be able to walk that road. The flesh will not be able to walk there.
You will find as you walk more and more on the highway of holiness, you will defeat those spirits. These spirits are very subtle; It is going to take God’s Spirit to flush all of them out. The church has died in the wilderness generation after generation. It is time to believe in the power of God, more than the power of sin. It is time to believe what God says. We must realize God is both able and willing to deliver us. If we do our part; God is going to do His part.
Did Jesus not suffer enough on the cross? Do we need to continue to make Him suffer with our unbelief? Did He not provide for all our needs on the cross? Why do we not believe Him? The greatest suffering Jesus faces is still unbelief and pride in the house of His friends.
LORD I seek to believe all that you say; not to fulfill my greed; but to do the work of the kingdom.
Any athlete will tell you, he has to work out many hours of the day. So we must add more and more hours every day if we are going to succeed.
Start out by setting a little time aside in the wee hours of the morning. As you go along keep adding more and more. Your time should include: Reading God’s word; prayer for what concerns you; confession of sins and weakness; time to listen to what God tells you. Surrender to all God reminds you of. It can include anyone of or all the above. Keep listening all day long. Always obey God. If you do these things, you will be preparing yourself for the day of the LORD.
Trust in God to the last uttermost limit to supply your need. Trust and do not be afraid. Depend on divine power only. Endurance is faith tried almost to the breaking point. Wait, trust, hope, and joy in the Lord. Do not depend on man, but; only on the Lord, Your strength, your help, and your supply.
What ever comes against you, remember Jesus saves. Are you in want? Jesus saves. Is Satan tempting you? Jesus saves. Are you afraid? Jesus saves. Have you doubts? Jesus saves.
We are like kings kids living in poverty; Everything we need is within reach, just believe. We need to spend time with God till we can move mountains if necessary. God has a great desire to abundantly meet our need, just believe. Close loving contact with Jesus Christ will heal spirit, soul, and body. Jesus saves. We need tried, tested, and proven faith. Jesus saves. The victor always waits for orders from his Lord. He always moves with God, never ahead.
The great test: is to see if God is your supply or not. Every great work must be so tested. May you spend so much time with God that your faith can stand every test?
The Gifts of the Spirit
The gifts of the Spirit vs. the fruit of the Spirit: When the church was just beginning, all the leaders were just spiritual children; their job was to build the church. You can not use little children to do a man’s job; so God gave them each a gift or two. We also are little children; so God also gives us gifts. If you have a bunch of five year old kids, you do not give them a set of carpenter tools; and tell them to build a house, they can not do it.
If you are God, you could give each a gift to operate a tool. One a gift to operate a power saw, one a hammer, one a tape measure, one a square, and etc. This was God’s problem in the early church.
Unfortunately it is still a problem today. Many times God still has to use the gifts of the Spirit today, if that is your problem, be humble and admit it. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13, “That a more excellent way is love.” Either way use your gifts to build God’s kingdom.
The Fruit of the Spirit
God wants us to grow up and become a man. Real men of God operate in love. Your gift if it does not operate in love is just like a tinkling cymbal. The fruit of the Spirit is something that comes right out of the nature of God in you.
The fruit of the Spirit must come from much time spent with God. Perfection can not come from the gifts of the Spirit. Perfection can not come from laws. Perfection comes right out of the nature of God in you; However you must spend much time in learning to walk in God. Faith that operates by love is much greater than the gift of faith.
Do not operate in the gift realm to long. God wants you to grow up. Some ministries have done great things in the gift realm. When they did not grow up their gift deteriorated maybe even into witch craft. Some even use trickery to get people to support their ministry. If your gift is to increase it must be nurtured. You must spend much time with God.
The way to nurture your gift is this. Get up early in the morning. Read the Bible. See what God is telling you through it, and immediately commit yourself to it. Meditate on what God tells you. Confess any sin. Pray about anything that comes up in your mind. Always commit to God in full surrender and commitment. As you go about your day continue to seek God on every problem. Be calm and collected. Move with confidence in God’s guidance in everything. Move in love.
If someone deliberately irritates you; say God I love that person. Deliberately bless them. Pray for them. The more you walk in love, the more God will be in everything you do. In order to meditate; you may have to get bad thoughts out of your mind. Let love be the great motivating force in your life. Learn to rejoice when things go wrong. Remember nothing is bad if God is in control. Say, “All is well.” Say, “Jesus saves.”
Lord I truly believe you are love. I believe you are the fulfilling of the law. I believe your love is a force so great it is unstoppable. I believe that same great love is available for me to use. I believe that when I operate in that love, I can do all things. I believe you long to use me as a channel of that love. Lord cause me to operate in that love and not doubt. Lord I find doubt in my life; Lord increase my faith.
Lord I long to operate perfectly in your love. Lord I long to relate only in your love with those around me. Lord show me how to love them the way you love them. Lord I desire to manifest the fruit of the Spirit in every aspect of my life. Lord I know that I am very weak. Lord sometimes I have a hard time manifesting the fruit of the Spirit, yet; I know this is the way to life. I know this is the way to prepare for the troublesome times ahead. Lord bring your love forth in me.
Lord I know you also desire for me to relate with you in love. Lord you created us for your own pleasure. Teach me to love you very much. We tend not to realize that God also has needs. God did not create robots to say, “I love you;” because He needs people who will pay the price to say, “I love you.” When you spend much time with Him; you say, “I love you.” Pay the great price and say, “I love you.” These things will meet His needs.

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Frank

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