Showing posts with label salvation. Show all posts
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Monday, October 24, 2011

All My Little Words: Redux

*This Blog was inspired by this song. I posted the song twice in order to encourage the reader to listen before and after. The lyrics of the song are posted at the end of the blog in order that you read them and hear the song again in the spirit that inspired this entry.*

Like The Wind


Sometimes spontaneous insights come in the most subtle forms in my everyday life. It's never a pillar of fire or burning bush. I'm not sure I can handle that kind of thing. I would probably have a heart-attack or something, and besides, I think there are more interesting things about God other than his omnipotence; which is clearly displayed throughout all of nature. His Spirit speaks to me more and more about the things I don't know that much about: His character. Now, I listened to the song I posted at the beginning of this post many times before, but something switched in my brain and I thought about the song as if God were singing it to me. The Spirit put the Book of Hosea in my mind, as if the essence of the song and that book were one in the same. What struck me when reading through it was the subtle Gospel story that unfolded. I'm not going to review the whole book, I'll let you read it for yourself if you're interested, just a few things that stuck out to me. For instance, at the beginning of the book Hosea is asked to take a prostitute as a wife. She then gave birth to children, and each child is a condemnation against Israel:

The first son:  And the LORD said to him, “Call his name Jezreel, for in just a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. And on that day I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.” (Hosea 1:4-5 ESV)

The first daughter:  She conceived again and bore a daughter. And the LORD said to him, “Call her name No Mercy, for I will no more have mercy on the house of Israel, to forgive them at all. But I will have mercy on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the LORD their God. I will not save them by bow or by sword or by war or by horses or by horsemen.” (Hosea 1:6-7 ESV)

The second son: When she had weaned No Mercy, she conceived and bore a son. And the LORD said, “Call his name Not My People, for you are not my people, and I am not your God.”

After the children are born, God follows up with this:

"Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, “You are not my people,” it shall be said to them, “Children of the living God.” (Hosea 1:8-10 ESV) **Blogger's Note: None of the verses were taken out of order, or out of context. I broke them up to help separate out each point which will be expanded on later.

Schizophrenic God?

It's difficult to understand why God would tell Hosea, a prophet, to marry a prostitute who then gives birth to the condemnations of Israel. Before throwing out the Old Testament in all its barbarity, I want to suggest to you that there is more going on here than what one reads on the surface. If there is one thing that I cannot emphasize enough, to the tremendous failing of the modern Church, it is the lack of understanding and fleshing out the multi-dimensional essence of the inspired Word. It is impossible to understand the Bible if one is reading it from a one dimensional perspective; engaging it superficially and then reorienting the content to equally superficial knowledge and understanding. Let's be honest, many Christians have not really studied the Bible, and if they do, they prefer to remain in the waters of the New Testament and then flounder when trying to reconcile its apparently new message with the Old. As a result, the Old Testament is largely ignored. And if you don't believe in God, well, you've got a different problem because your perspective on the content will be with an eye to justify your unbelief. No matter what side of the fence one is on it's time to be honest here; The Old Testament, at face value, is pretty scary, brutal and doesn't always make sense. There are lingering questions that many have difficulty with, such as:
  • Who knows if it's even translated correctly?
  • What's the difference between the Bible and Mythology?
  • Why was God so angry all the time?
Since the Old Testament is read through those filters it's little wonder why the content is pretty difficult to grasp. I understand this issue deeply since I used to be on both sides of the fence: as an adversary to the God of the Bible and then as a Christian attempting to navigate the cultural performance while trying to understand the OT in a modern context. It has been my experience that if one does not entrust his soul entirely to the Gospel it will be impossible to understand the OT in its proper context. This spiritual state is not something that's exclusive for non-believers, in fact, many Christians struggle with this and as a result fall away from or pervert the faith. Scriptures must be illuminated by the Holy Spirit, acting within you, who gives understanding. We might not see truths in scripture even though it is right in front of our eyes, but if you persist in engaging scripture, participate in fellowship, worship from your heart and keep knocking on the door for God to open your eyes, you will see it. It is hidden in plain sight. The truth of this reality is found in the New Testament:

....after the the crucifixion there was much confusion and great sadness. Read the following passage with my argument in mind:


That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.


And he said to them,

“What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?”




And they stood still, looking sad.
Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him,

“Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”

And he said to them, 
"What Things?"
And they said to him,
 “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.”
And he said to them,

“O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 


And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” (Luke 24:13-32 ESV)

Multi-Dimensional Layering: Scripture and Harmonic Resonance




I find it interesting that people who were part of  the proto-church, who were learned in the scriptures, who had seen Jesus and possibly even walked with him had their eyes kept from recognizing him. They also had no idea that the scriptures and prophets were speaking of him despite the fact that Jesus reiterated that truth throughout his ministry. I also find it interesting that he is the one who opened their eyes to another layer of reality by illuminating the subtext of scripture and adding a powerful dimension that inflamed their hearts: himself. Scripture wasn't just words, but Words that expressed themselves in reality. Quite literally, the Word became Flesh:

The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:9-14 ESV)

As an aside, if the inspired word plays itself out in reality, this statement blows my mind, "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God." This is an incredible open invitation to every human being, but only to those who desire it, but more on that another time. I think the important point in this is that God will not just sonic boom the sky, set the heavens on fire in order to impress you to win your attention, rather, illumination requires faith in action. This begins by submitting oneself to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and receiving the free gift of salvation. Once a believer, there are several queues we must take from the encounter retold above as a means to drive more depth into our understanding of scripture and our relationship with God:

They were in Fellowship: They were walking together, discussing the things that had happened. I can only imagine what they were talking about. They no doubt had heard of the resurrection, as indicated in the story, and could possibly be discussing what that meant. Was the body stolen, or was it true that he had resurrected? They were discussing these things amongst themselves, and this is something that we need to be doing if we want to come to deeper layers of understanding and application. It is also a promise of Jesus: "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20 ESV).

They were open to a stranger: How often do we scorn someone for 'butting' into the conversation. No doubt their eyes would remain closed if they had responded with, 'Hey Buddy! This is an A/B conversation, so C your way out of it!' The fact that they engaged the stranger without scorning him for not being aware of the incredible events that just took place speaks to the kind of people we need to be: gracious and humble. We have possibly missed out on many wonderful experiences and insight by closing ourselves off and clothing ourselves with the mantel of apathy. We need to keep our hearts open to the stranger, to both individual and ideas.

They pleaded with him to stay: After Jesus went through the scriptures with them and they realized that he was revealing truth to them, they asked him to stay. This is something that we accomplish through prayer and worship. We must continually seek the face of the God, inviting God to be with us and to walk with us. He will not impose himself on a soul. To do so would be violence against your will, and that is something God will not commit. Our will is necessary for God to act in a meaningful way in our lives. Our willingness to be in communion with God is necessary to have a relationship. It was after the communion act, the breaking of bread, that their eyes were opened and they could see him. They were astonished.

God will not impose himself on a heart. He will not rip open your harden eyes. A soul must be moved, agitated, like breaking up hard soil in order to make it soft; able to receive holy seed planted in the garden of your heart. I want to make myself clear: I do not want the reader to assume these bullet points are necessary for salvation. I am speaking about characteristics that cultivate a positive relationship with God that begins by first accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Our salvation is an act of faith, and it is faith in action that will grow the seed in your heart in ways you cannot imagine.

Unfolding God Though Space and Time

The reason I chose to use the word 'harmonic' to describe scripture is that in points of space and time the Word fulfills itself in reality; this means that its truth actually exists in two points of space/time simultaneously. We like to call this prophecy. This is why I said earlier in this post that many people don't understand what the Old Testament is saying; they are not looking for Jesus in them and since they are not looking for him, their blinded eyes only see the violence and the seemingly petty decrees of a vindictive God. They reject it out right as if they are morally superior to God, as they surely wouldn't inflict that kind of suffering on anyone, ever! I can safely say that I understand this position because if the spirit had not put the Book of Hosea in my heart while listening to a secular song I'm sure I would not have understood what was going on at the outset if I had just opened the Bible to that particular book at random and read it. Nor would I understand it if I didn't first understand myself in context of The Cross. So, what does that mean?

First, what struck me was that God commanded the prophet to marry a prostitute. A prostitute in scripture spiritually speaks to the idolatry of our hearts. Given the context of the OT, God made a covenant, a promise, to Abraham. The promise was the reason why God got his people out of Egypt and why God married himself to the people of Israel. This is where we get the idea that the people of God are his Bride. If you have never heard any of this before I invite you to research it for yourselves. It is an exciting study. But generally speaking the Bible says that we tend to go our own way; worshipping everything from ourselves to nature, science, the occult, politics, money, on and on it goes so I'm sure you get the point. We fornicate spiritually, in that we take into ourselves the shadows cast by nature and it results in increased orders of sorrow. We break continually the first 4 commandments, which put sucincently, means we do not love God. Instead we are exploited by other things that we feel will benefit us in specific ways. It is the interchanging dynamic of the physio-psycho exchange that is similar to the act of prostitution. It is important to highlight that Gomer was a Gentile. So the book of Hosea begins by the prophet marrying a gentile prostitute; if you're unfamiliar with this stuff, that's like super bad. It is important to note here that in the New Testament, the Church (composed mainly of Gentiles) is referred to as the Bride of Christ.

After the marriage, there comes the children, each of who's names condemn Israel. First, putting an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel, except for Judah, through who God will save, and interestingly not by military means. And though salvation will come through the house of Judah, they will no longer be called his people and he will no longer be their God. What is very interesting is despite these judgements, the number of Israel's children will be like the sand of the sea, and those who were NOT his people will be called Children of the Living God. Now, even if one does not believe the bible is the inspired Word of God, I would like to flesh out several things at this point:

1. We know that Jesus came first for the Jews, as he came through the Jews, and then the gentile:

  • "I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” (John 10:14-18 ESV)

  • And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he could not be hidden. But immediately a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit heard of him and came and fell down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, a Syrophoenician by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. And he said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered him, “Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.” And he said to her, “For this statement you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter.” And she went home and found the child lying in bed and the demon gone. (Mark 7:24-30 ESV) **Blogger's Note: This passage used to offend me when I was a new believer. It is important to understand this in context with what was prophesied, that the gentiles would be grafted in, by faith in him would be called the Children of the Living God.
  • For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16 ESV) **Blogger's Note: Greek is generally used to denote gentile.

2. He knew he would be rejected by them, and as a result Jesus cursed Israel before the crucifixion because they did not bear any fruit:

  • On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. And he said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it. (Mark 11:12-14 ESV)
Then a little later on...
  •  As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. (Mark 11:20-22 ESV) **Blogger's note: Most scholars feel the Fig Tree represent the nation of Israel, and I tend to agree.
3. He was of the House of Judah:

 For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. (Hebrews 7:14 ESV)

4. Salvation came through him:

  • “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 ESV)
5. His kingdom would not be established by military means:
  • Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” (John 18:36 ESV)
6. The children of Israel would still be like the Sand of the Sea:

  • After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” (Revelation 7:9-10 ESV)
We know for a fact that the temple of Jerusalem was destroyed shortly after Jesus was crucified; regardless if one thinks of him as savior or not, fiction or fantasy. History shows this to be true. God has fulfilled his word. There are no more 'tribes' of Israel. God has fulfilled his word. We know that Jesus said that he would not cast any out, but to all those who called upon his name he gave the right to be called Children of God. God has fulfilled this word as well, and certainly we would be hard pressed to number all the Christians who have lived and died up to this point. This speaks to the alliteration of 'the number of his children will be like the sand of the sea', in other words, uncountable. There are other aspects of the Book of Hosea has that indicate a tremendous truth in what we now call the age of grace; where anyone can come to God freely and openly and become a Child of God, a bride of Christ.

So What's the point?

It is my hope that what seems on the surface to be brutish and bizarre in the OT, understood within the context of the Gospel and what Jesus did, begins to come into clearer focus. What we could not see before becomes evident in light of a relationship to God through Jesus. It is almost my multi-purposed hope that highlighting the fact that what was written has become real will give the believer a great joy. This should flame our hearts because his promises are true - not just in a social justice sense, but in a spiritual sense as well. We will live because he lives. There is a place for us in death, because he said he is going to prepare a place for us. If it wasn't true, he wouldn't have told us.

I also hope that this gives the skeptics reason enough to pause and consider again the bible as the inspired Word of God. Even though we cannot see his resurrected body for ourselves, and even though we cannot poke our finger into his side to believe, we have the Word and the sure word of prophecy that can be reconciled in very specific ways to major events that have transpired in history. Despite what one believes, Jesus did open up Judaism to the Gentiles, the Jews rejected him and shortly after lost their land, temple and tribe identity as described in Hosea - the only tribe to survive and by proxy many others, was Judah, the house of Jesus; it's hard to say that Hosea was written after the fact. The spirit of God, a down payment on the promise, is the force that opens our heart to the mystery of scripture. It is the spirit of God that whispers to our hearts, that speaks even through secular means to help us understand the scriptures which all speak about Jesus. This too is another promise of God that is true:

"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you." (John 14:26 ESV)

Most importantly, it is my hope that you come to understand that God loves us more than we can ever imagine. That we are incredibly precious to him, as he sees something so grand and amazing in us that he sent his son to die on a cross so he could gain us. It is difficult for us to believe because we feel the exact opposite about ourselves so much of the time. But despite the lack of appreciation we have for others, and even ourselves, he has known since the foundation of the world what it would cost to have us with him. We have the sure word of prophecy and our testimony. I urge you to consider all these things and to open your heart to Jesus' invitation of Eternal Life. He will not take away your personality; he will enhance it. He will not speak to you through a screaming preacher, but through your favorite songs. God in no way will be violent with you, nor make you sprint when you need to walk, or tear you apart for the mistakes you will make along the way. Believe him when he says that in no way will he cast you out, as in Hosea, he married a prostitute, who didn't love him, but chased after other things. Rather, we love him because he first loved us. If you come to him, hand your life over to him, he will form it in his image subtly and carefully. His words are true. It is my hope that this exercise helps demonstrate that reality.

There are questions I still have. How could it be that His Word has become real? How is it that God says, and it becomes? I do not know, but it is true, and we should all respond to him as there is another truth that's equal in its horror as grand as his grace and mercy. There is a hell, an eternal separation from all that is good and we each have sinned and are headed there, unless we are born again by his spirit. Sadly, many will choose not to accept his gift. Even in the face of evidence and even though they might feel in their hearts they want to come. To come to Christ is the beginning of a Love story that was written before creation. We have our creativity, our love, light, every good thing that is, or ever will be, in God. Do not push away his hand. Do not set him aside. Do not tell him to butt out of your life, because he will, not only in this life, but in the life to come. He loves you and it breaks his heart that despite all that he has created and done, to the point of dying for us, that you will not. It seems for all His little words, many will die never knowing the love of God. Do not be one of those. Come to him, while you still can. Come to him, and live a life full of meaning, community and revelation. Come, into the heart of God. Come, lay your head on his breast and accept his divine kiss, for you are his splendid butterfly.

Peace and Blessings to you, always...



You are a splendid butterfly
It is your wings that make you beautiful
And I could make you fly away
But I could never make you stay

You said you were in love with me
Both of us know that that's impossible
And I could make you rue the day
But I could never make you stay

Not for all the tea in China
Not if I could sing like a bird
Not for all North Carolina
Not for all my little words
Not if I could write for you
The sweetest song you ever heard
It doesn't matter what I do
Not for all my little words

Now that you've made me want to die
You tell me that you're unboyfriendable
And I could make you pay and pay
But I could never make you stay

Not for all the tea in China
Not if I could sing like a bird
Not for all North Carolina
Not for all my little words
Not if I could write for you
The sweetest song you ever heard
It doesn't matter what I do
Not for all my little words

It doesn't matter what I do
Not for all my little words...
       

Monday, July 18, 2011

Revealing Heaven: A Book Review of Sorts



Something has been occurring to me over the past 7 months where a series of patterns and events have coalesced into one theme; God is speaking about his home and our future lives. I'm not sure if this is your experience, perhaps this could be one link in the chain of events leading down a similar path, but I have been guided overwhelmingly to works about Heaven. It started back in January when I heard a broadcast on Haven Today with Todd Burpbo, who had recently published a book about his son's experience in Heaven: Heaven is for Real. I went out and bought the book the same day.

Shortly after I stumbled across another book; Nine Days in Heaven. It is a re-write of a book published in 1848 where Marietta Davis experienced an amazing vision of heaven. There was much more detail about Heaven than in young Burpbo's account and her vision on the spiritual events that took place after the death of Christ is the most spectacular I have ever read. After reading that book I then came across another work, another and then another. What I started to notice is that each book revealed similar details. Instead of contradicting each other they built on each other, like harmonic layers, giving me a multi-dimensional picture of what Heaven is going to be like. Each book is annotated with scripture to support the vision as authentic, meaning that it does not deviate from the inspired Word. None of this proves the works are inspired of God, or that I was being led by God to them. I concede, I have no concrete proof to show this was the case. What I can tell you is that there was something more going on inside my soul while reading these books. It was the soulish response that piqued my interest. While reading them my soul was refreshed, encouraged and inspired. Many of the books are lined with my tears. It provoked intense longing and hope, and invigorated my works in the world. For example, I notice that I give generously and spontaneously with more joy, and when I perceive a wrong I pray to God and declare I forgive that person. In other words, these books in conjunction with scripture and daily teaching quickened my soul and had real world effect.

But why is this happening now? From my experience, works dealing with Heaven are usually in the realm of the New Age and the message varies from author to author, giving only a broad scope admonishment to 'love more' from a vague light. Christians by nature tend to shun these kind of works, but more and more of these books are coming from evangelical Christians. And in some cases they have been having these experiences for several decades and just now told by the Spirit to publish them. The fact is that increasing numbers of Christians have been having this experience over a span of 160 years and what they recall independently corroborates actual places in heaven and does not deviate from the main message; Heaven is real, it's better than you can ever imagine, God loves you more than you can ever know and Jesus is the way to get there!

While I have read many books on the subject of Heaven that have profound spiritual depth, there is one book that stands out among them: Revealing Heaven by Kat Kerr. For starters, it's the only book I have read that actually comes with pictures of what she saw, but it also provided a reason for why works on Heaven from Christian sources are flooding the world:

"This is a glimpse into Eternity! Prepare to read. Prepare to be forever changed. Prepare people of Earth, for in the year 2007, God is REVEALING HEAVEN!"

I can certainly testify to this fact. Unlike the other books, Revealing Heaven also comes with third party accounts of the people who were touched in tangible ways by her visitations to Heaven. How is this any different than someone like John Edward's Crossing Over, who also provides 'proofs' of his contact with the dead? For starters, these people aren't dead and she makes it clear that she did not have contact with them, but was allowed to observe. Another distinguishing factor is that the people still on this earth were not aware that Kat existed. They are not people in an audience seeking her out, nor is the evidence merely anecdotal; meaning she related vague events that happened in the past. She is merely relating what she observed about the loved one in Heaven, and the observations correlated to reality. In one case, there is an actual letter written by a young girl who moved on that corroborates Kat's visitation a decade before the person's passing.  That's on a level John Edwards could only dream of reaching. That's only something the Lord of space and time can orchestrate. However, it's not just the evidence that points to the validity of her account that I found impactful. Outside of the more concrete aspects of the book, it also helps illuminate who God is, how much he loves us and how much FUN heaven is going to be! This is by far the most important aspect that makes Kat's book stand apart from the others. It was just plain FUN to read and it treads where other books won't go; getting into depth about the structures of Heaven like the mansions, centers of learning, movie houses and even amusement parks.

I consider myself a spiritual person who loves God. Imperfect, to be sure, but earnest in my desire and appreciation for the Gift of the Blood of the Lamb. I can only speak to my own experience, but sometimes I get so caught up in my pursuit of spiritual knowledge that I sometimes become severe, and unfortunately assume that as the only characteristic of God's personality. And while it is important to study so as to not be deceived and consider the content with sound counsel, I had hesitation accepting that there might be spiritual desserts too. And the book truly is a treat. I am glad that Heaven has roller coasters, movies theaters, homes, gardens of light, and best of all access to the throne room of God from anywhere in Heaven by riding the visible light of worship! Wow! (Ever since I was little I always wanted to put color to sound as it was being produced - I now know that thought was inspired by Heaven.)

I don't just like it because I want my ears tickled and want something that is familiar, rather, it speaks to the tremendous love God has for us in that he does not denigrate our creations, the things that we as people LOVE to do, but has taken what we have made (even in a fallen state) and put those things into Glory. God, through Kat, has taken my conception of him to a higher level than I could have imagined. I suddenly understood that the problem of my tendency to reject something that did not fit my conception of 'holy' was my lack of understanding the depth of God's love and respect he has for his children and the multitude of ways he communicates it. It also made me revisit verses and consider them within a new context:

Mark 10:15: Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” (I don't know about you, but I loved going to Disneyland as a child, so personally, I look forward to the amusement park)


1 Corinthians 1:25: For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. (An amusement park in heaven was definitely a foolish idea, but given my new understanding about the nature of God, it is wiser than I could have imagined - and I am glad his ways are higher. My Heaven would have been boring!)

Books that are non-descript, such as Heaven is for Real and the most recent Flight to Heaven, are very comfortable. They are mainly about the story of how they had their experience and then how it affected their life afterward. Heaven is only mentioned briefly and rather vaguely.There is nothing about these books that moves anybody outside of their comfort zone, except that it appeals directly to the saving power of Jesus and emphasizes our need for him. However, I believe all these books are meant to reach the people who are deceived by the new age, or begin to open Christians mind to the possibility that God is allowing Heaven to be revealed. Paul states in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4:

"I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows— and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter."

Could it be that Paul lived in a time when there were no words available to describe the world of Heaven and that is why no man could utter it? The Whorf Hypothesis does state that "The principle of linguistic relativity holds that the structure of a language affects the ways in which its speakers are able to conceptualize their world". We live in an age where we have words that help conceptualize the world of Heaven; we are aware of relativity, multiple dimensions, plasma, et cetera.  Aside from having the necessary scientific lexicon readily available to the layperson, I secretly wonder if Heaven is being revealed at this time because the end of the age is close and God is letting these things out now to help revitalize our hearts and remind us that no matter what the New World Order is offering, it cannot compare to the world that Christ, through his blood, opened to us. Or maybe the book is not only for us, maybe it is for those who go through the tribulation. Could it be these books will give the end times believer the courage to not take the mark and lose their heads? I don't know and I'm not a prophet, it's just an interesting thought.

Revealing Heaven is bold, simple, spiritually and scripturally sound and grand in scope. It will challenge the cerebral Christian and those who cling closely to the more worldly application of scripture. However, the reader will have to make up their own mind if they believe her or not. I for one, do. Revealing Heaven does not have a broad appeal (yet), but it will be there when people are ready to peek behind the curtain. If you are curious, please visit Kat Kerr's website and order the book. You will not regret it. I also urge you to buy a CD as well. Hearing the honesty in her voice will assuage any doubts you may have about her and buying the books and CDs goes directly to her ministry, which is a wonderful and specific vision. Also, please remember to pray for Kat. As she gains in popularity there will be increasing verbal and spiritual violence against her that will come from the more dogmatic and self-assured Christians. I can tell you, it is undeserved. I applaude her courage and look foward to the coming installments.

Peace and Blessings, Always!

PS - I do not know Kat, anyone in her family or friends. I have no association with her or her ministry, and am not receiving any payment for the endoresment.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Paul Erdős and the "Supreme Fascist"

Please listen to Excerpt: Blog is regarding this clip specifically and its implication and inferences.
The SF (Supreme Fascist) created us to enjoy our suffering.
—Paul Erdős (1913 - 1996)—


Specialization of Knowledge

I had never heard of Paul Erdős, but after I watched a documentary on his life I found him to be utterly fascinating. I'm always astonished by mathematicians, I mean, I have a difficult enough time 'seeing' where I've missed words in something I have written even though I've gone over it at least 20 times. I have the same problem with math. I miss a "+" here, a "-" there, and then my answer, which totally makes sense in my brain, comes out completely wrong. Embarrassingly wrong. I would get math tests back with big fat scarlet F's stricken across the top and red ink over every answer I worked out. I would be shocked. "There is no way that I did this poorly! I thought I understood every concept! I really did study, and besides who can argue with my LOGIC!" But no, I was definitely wrong and my reasoning completely illogical. So I'm not a mathematician, or a scientist. It's probably people like me that wing it through somehow that have been responsible for every mishap and tragedy in aeronautic history. Regardless of my handicap, I still love being a spectator. I find math beautiful, science fantastic and am awestruck by people gifted in those areas. For me, watching the documentary on Paul Erdős gave me the same thrill as watching a master dancer, craftsman or musician in action. There is something profound in being witness to someone accomplishing an extraordinary feat while making it look effortless. A foundational axiom of the human experience is that we bear witness to each other.

Each human being is uniquely gifted, and when that gift is nurtured like a seed planted in fertile ground and tended with utmost care, we bear fruit that is a blessing to the self from which the fruit sprang and also to society. Our perception and subsequent attitude toward those who are uninitiated in a specific training or gifted with tremendous aptitude as unable to speak to a subject is a tragic disservice.  Everyone is necessary. Without varying gifting’s and aptitudes society would lose its dynamism and depth, robbing us of potentially wonderful experiences and joy. So, I am not writing to tear down Paul Erdős, or his obvious gift. Rather I want to address what came to my mind when I saw the above clip; the essence of what was inferred.

The Occult History of Science

Jack Parson, founder of JPL and Black Magician
Science and math play a critically important role during this age of wonders, and therefore more economically expedient and valued. It is interesting to note that the roots of science and math sprang forth from sorcerers, alchemists and an ancient priest class. This ancient priest class dictated the contours of reality and framed human perception within the context of their craft; they literally impose on human minds what is, and is not real. What can be and cannot be. The mystery schools are the progenitors of the current Information Age. The masters of the craft are now also the world's princes and their beliefs, world views and opinions matter because they lay the foundation for the flavor of future society. The craft produces tangible results which increases their ability to influence society. The art extends reality, giving us physical comforts and as a result we tend to appropriate their foundational world views even though we can barely grasp the method of the art. What I mean by foundational world views are specifically where we stand on ideas of origin. We are only left with two options: 1) Everything we see was created by God, and has intentional purpose and meaning or 2) There is nothing but blind law that governs material processes and subsequently higher levels of order emerge given that proper conditions are satisfied. Of course there are many subsections of these two branches which obfuscate the fact that there are two core view points. If you want to know more about what I personally think about God, please read the blog "In the Beginning". It might help clarify my position and shed some light on where I’m coming from.


Influence on Belief

These foundational world views affect our ethics, morality and how we derive meaning and beauty in our lives. In this age we appeal to people like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking in matters beyond what their science or math actually show. Despite lack of proof, or complete knowledge of ‘everything’, those men take positions on the existence of God. I’m not saying they can’t have a position, because man cannot escape the question of God. Both inner and outer worlds demand an answer. However, none of the men mentioned (and even those not mentioned) never embrace the notion of God as a personality that can be known and has a desire to know you. If God is mentioned, it is always going to be pantheistic in essence. The idea of God as a personality that interacts with creation is completely disregarded, and I have to admit it is for usually good reasons.


Paul Erdős, in particular, has a most unique and honest position on the matter. While many mathematicians and scientists who are in the public spot light take a rather benign position, Erdős not only deals directly with God, but uses language that communicates a position that deals directly with social issues. In some sense, it is very Manichean, or a type of game theory in which tension created by good and bad actions results in equilibrium. Erdős also deals directly with the God of man's making and calls that God exactly what he perceives him to be: The Supreme Fascist. I think the title is used as a direct result of Erdős’ experiences, as most Eastern Europeans of his time had direct dealings with fascist ideology and its subsequent carnage - and given the popular misconception about the God of the Old Testament, I can appreciate why he would use that specific descriptor.  


While probably tongue and cheek, I think that his position as a respected mathematician has bigger ramifications on the lay person than he might imagine. There is no higher authority on this planet right now than the mathematician or scientist, so when they speak about God people listen. What they say about the matter becomes to a great extent the modern canon, trumping the Bible itself and making theologians scramble for a legitimate response; which usually ends in concession. For example, many Christians, if not all, now reject or struggle with the Genesis account of creation as a literal event. The evolutionary theory and the powerful influence of the modern priests forced many believers to abandon the biblical account of creation for a construction of evolution with intent; Intelligent Design. There is more to be said on this matter, but will be done in a different post where I can give it the proper attention it deserves. The main point I want to establish is that scientists and mathematicians have tremendous impact on the foundational background beliefs of a large percentage of the population - regardless if one is Christian or not. So when Paul Erdős speaks about God as a Supreme Fascist, despite it being tongue and cheek or just social commentary, many people are affected by that particular word association. It has impact and provokes a response.

Left: Blavatsky, Right: Alice A Bailey of Lucifer Trust, aka Lucis Trust
However, this is not a new idea. In fact, the idea of God as a type of fascist or bully is a very old idea that has its origin in the fall of creation in Genesis and has been appropriated and propagated by mystery schools over several millennia. There is an occult aspect to the wording, "Supreme Fascist", that many are probably not aware even exists. It is in fact the essence of the Luciferian philosophy that was propagated by H.P Blavatsky and Alice A Bailey and then unwittingly spread by artists, writers and musicians from the early 20th century all the way up to today. Do I think that Paul Erdős worshipped Lucifer? No. Must Luciferians don’t literally believe in Lucifer as a real being. It’s a philosophy which employs symbolism to communicate a story that says man, through knowledge, is evolving into deity and that God is a tyrant hindering man from their destiny. It has been around for a very long time, just like the idea of evolution has been around for a long time: much longer than modern science. Even before Europe or Western culture, as we know it, came into existence. There will be more on this later, don’t worry, I plan on explaining myself and these positions in much more detail in the future. What I am saying is that Paul Erdős’ position on God seems to be a natural human disposition, and it's interesting to me that this natural inclination toward a Luciferian philosophy exists despite being aware of it as such. This point is highlighted in the Gospels, when Jesus says that our natural state (enmity toward God) is alignment with the devil:


Joh 8:42-44  Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.  (43)  Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.  (44)  Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.


Jesus was saying this to those who believed they were justified, moral and good in their opposition to him, but if they truly loved 'good' they would love him merely for the fruit of his works. In fact, given the above quote from Jesus, I think it's safe to say that the Supreme Fascist Erdős is talking about is actually Satan, not God, for there is nothing fascist about Jesus, who is the physical representation of God's heart. There can be no fault found in anything he said or did, it's just that Erdős has never taken the time to actually read about him, but defaulting to a personal view based on experience and assumptions. If he truly loved what was good it’s doubtful that he could paint God in such a light, and given the brutal history of nations it would be sufficient to defer back to scripture and say that those actions are not from God, but Satan and human sin. How many wars have been started by lies, how many lives lost to murder? There were very specific rules of warfare for Isreal in the Old Testament, and what most people attribute to religious wars are not from God, or of God, but of the devil. However, outside of being born again by the holy spirit our natural state is enmity with God; not because we are necessarily 'evil', but because we are deceived and don't really know who he is. The scripture also speaks to the fact that just because someone doesn't necessarily think they are worshiping the devil, or are of Lucifer, or aligned with Lucifer, doesn't mean they aren't. Many, MANY people have adopted the Luciferian philosophy and don’t even know it.

What is the Luciferian Philosophy?


This is a tremendous topic and one that I will be dealing with in the future, so what is written here is not to be considered the definitive post, but rather a point of induction that will be built on later. The Luciferian philosophy is not to be mistaken with Satanism, even though they are different branches that draw from the same root. In fact, many Luciferians really don’t like Satanists. The best way I can illustrate the difference is that Satanists tend to be more concerned with Magikal rites and ceremonies (both white/black), summoning entities and elementals to bend nature to their will for some type of gain. Luciferians tend to be more interested in physical/psychic evolution into higher planes of existence. The reality and origin of conscious evolution has been hidden in modern times because Lucifer has such a negative connotation to a vast number of people due to the proliferation of the Bible. Blavatsky had to stop publishing the magazine Lucifer and Alice A. Bailey had to change the name of her publishing company Lucifer Trust, to Lucis Trust, because people would not consider the content seriously merely because Lucifer was prominently displayed. However, the content of the messages didn’t change, and the ideas and philosophy have thoroughly permeated western culture.






This Present Darkness 


You cannot turn on a television, watch a movie, or read a novel without being initiated into it. It has evolved to such a degree that what was once horror is now considered sexy; we have fallen prey to lust. Another distinction is that Satanists consider themselves an adversary of God, while Luciferians believe that God, as described in the bible, is not actually God, but a lesser God that was holding man back from his true potential and that Lucifer liberated man in the Garden by opening our minds to knowledge. This was the main driving force behind many of the mystery schools and also taught as an allegory to illustrate what the purpose of evolution actually is. This is the key to understanding things like the Sphinx (half man/half animal – the divine animal), esoteric movies such as Kubrick’s 2001, practices to induce Kundalini, and why the serpent and dragons are associated with knowledge and proliferate most ancient cultures all over the world.

Kundalini Serpent, a guide to en(light)tenment
 The Luciferian philosophy can be found almost everywhere you look today. There are times when it is laid out in plain view, and other times when it is hidden and only the initiated will  understand what is going on. For example, the movie "Rosemary’s Baby" lays out the Satanic practices in plain view. There was the use of herbs, enchantments and cermony. It was clear to the audience what was going on. What wasn't clear was why it was going on. Why would anyone want to help give birth to the Anti-Christ? The philosophy was revealed only briefly. If you pay close attention, and consider all the things I have written up to this point, you will understand why they did what they did:

Play to hear why the Satanists abused Rosemary



Please note the upside cross in the title is the same design
 as the upside down cross on the baby's crib
They did it because they wanted to be liberated. In essence, God is a fascist who executes harsh judgment. Starting to sound familiar? No, you certainly don’t celebrate the birth of the Anti-Christ and choosing to sell your soul to align yourself with Satan for material gain is not something you would do. You are too ‘good’ for that. But as a non-believer, isn't this exactly how you feel about God? There are too many rules, too many restraints and judgement! I must tell you that the agenda has advanced and is much more nuanced today. If we look at another Polanski film, "The Ninth Gate", we have a similar story. But this time it’s a man named Corso, played by Johnny Depp, who is not particularly bad or particularly good. He is commissioned to find a book written by Lucifer on how to enter the Ninth Gate and share his power. During his journey, Corso, a non-believer, begins to realize the reality of the satanic and supernatural implications of the book and is assisted by a mysterious and supernaturally gifted woman, who is depicted in the book as the woman riding the beast from Revelations. In the end, the billionaire who commissioned him was betrayed, thinking that he was the one who was chosen to ascend, but Corso was chosen. After having sex with the woman (The woman riding the beast) Corso walks into the light of the Ninth Gate; the Light of Lucifer. Now, if you research the movie, not very many people understood exactly what was going on. There are a lot of theories as to what it was about, but what stood out to me was the clear difference between the Satanists and the Luciferians. The Satanists were depicted as individuals who had class aspirations and used Satanic Rites for material gain (artist, musicians, et cetera), but not aware of what the rites were really about. But the billionaire (The Luciferian) was very aware of it and purposed in his actions. The whole movie is an induction ceremony, and there is a lot more to be said about it, but an interesting aspect of the movie is that Corso is totally unaware of what’s going on around him or even to him, despite the fact that everyone he encounters is deeply involved and informed. He is the fool, being inducted and baptized by Lucifer. I believe he represents the viewer. This occult ceremony is happening to him (and the viewer) without his knowledge or consent. Another reason I think the meaning of The Ninth Gate was lost on most reviewers and occult enthusiasts is because they did not link it to Polanski's body of work. The Ninth Gate is undoubtedly linked to Rosemary's Baby, and I believe is a continuation of the story.

Hidden in Plain Sight

Lucifer's Baptism Rite

The Ninth Gate came out in 1999 (666 upside down), Rosemary’s baby was written in 1966, published in 1967 and made into a movie in 1968. The birth of the child was 6/6/1966 (666): Year 1, indicating a new order. An interesting thing to consider is that the child would enter into the 9th gate, gaining the light of Lucifer at age 33, which is the highest degree of the masonic order, which is based in Luciferian ideology as admitted by Grand Master Albert Pike’s book Morals and Dogma. It is also the number of vertebrae  in the human spine, which the Kundalini serpent climbs and initiates illumination after reaching the 33rd column, the nearest to the brain. The Ninth Gate plays off this as well as (33) 3x3=9, the door to illumination. Numbers become very important to these people as well. Of course, there is no real power there. God alone is in control and sovereign. They might have their numerology, but it means nothing if God does not allow it. I only point it out to help you understand why these themes will fall on certain dates and specific numbers. 

      
There is no evidence for what I'm about to say, meaning no admission by the director. It is my own theory and no one I have read so far has made this connection, but I believe it could also be that the Johnny Depp character IS Rosemary's Child, and this is why he was chosen over the other Satanists, and also why the old order was made irrelevant; because their purposes have been served (to bring the child into the world) and now the Child Ascends - the same age as Christ's crucifixion and ascension: 33. People get so focused on the numerology and symbolism they lose the context of his body of work and as a result are mystified and confused. Upon closer inspection, there are links that bring continuity to the two seemingly disparate works. ((On another note, The second book by Ira Levin, Son of Rosemary, the child was also 33 when he came into power; bringing in a one world government under the auspices of global environmentalism and solidarity - of course later betrayed and murdered by his father, the Devil)). Now, remove the image of Anti-Christ and Devil, see them as metaphor and work from my assumption that Corso is the audience, and that Rosemary's Baby and The Ninth Gate are connected, and you will see the story unfold in reality.

There was a rise in Witchcraft (Wicca) and Satanism in the 50's and 60's because they were popularized by the counter-culture movements; however, it should be clear now that the foundations were laid well in advance of its explosion. The fruit of their practice brought forth a 'Child', which started in its infancy as the New Age movement during the 70's and 80's, growing in numbers and strength. Through the 90's it evolved with the assistance of Tibetan Buddhism, (which is connected with Blavatsky and others as it was their major influence) and a vast majority now consider God as an impersonal 'Light', and that consciousness is evolving toward the light (illumination); hence the explosion of practices, such as Yoga, designed to expedite illumination - despite the misinformed mass, I'm here to tell you that Yoga IS a spiritual practice. This program was conceived and executed before the turn of the century, as evidence by the appearance and adoration of The Buddha in 1892 at the early Bohemian Grove - a consortium of incredibly powerful men who meet in order to shape society. 

Let's take another look at Rosemary's Baby. The apartment building where it all took place and where the coven was originally based out of was inspired by the Alwyn Court apartments. The building that was used in the film was The Dakota apartments. Both of these buildings are bathed in occult imagery, such as Dragons and other creatures inspired from the Goetia (The Book of Howling) and the Dictionnaire Infernal, both of which were republished and re-popularized around 1890-1904 which also places it within the time frame of the construction of both buildings; commissioned undoubtedly by men of wealth and influence, who were also creating alternative fraternal organizations (Bohemian Grove) committed to influencing the direction of society. The seed is planted. Through various means, these philosophies and ideas are nurtured by powerful and wealthy individuals (particularly women), as captured by Hermann Hesse's Demian, a named derived from the word daemon and also used as the name of the Anti-Christ in the movie "The Omen". The seed is watered. We start to see these ideas disseminate through film and music. As a direct result there is a rise in occult practices or an embracing of Eastern Philosophy, the abandonment of Christianity and vitriol toward its core values.

The seed breaks through. Then through the 80's occult symbolism and ideology was embedded in the New Age and spread through corporate culture and media, as documented by the Aquarian Conspiracy; a book favorable of the trend, despite its title. The fruit of the seed. From the 80's on many have abandoned the practices and ceremonies of the New Age, but have embraced the pure philosophy of the New Age: God as a nameless/faceless source or energy, and our evolution toward a singularity where the distinction between Man and God is blurred. This trajectory is essentially what we see playing out in these films; the symbolism of the covens, the birth of the Anti-Christ (which simply means in place of Christ), then its maturation, the abandonment of traditions that birthed it for its real essence which is to merge with the 'Light'. And like Corso, we have been directed toward this end unwittingly by people and forces greater than ourselves.   

Another thing I would like to point out is that the more this ideology proliferates, the greater desensitized the viewer becomes to the world of evil. When Rosemary’s Baby first came out, its evil is made plain and the audience was horrified. 33 years later, Lucifer and the demon (daemon) were the protector and guide against the Satanists who thought they had a part to play through their magikal ceremonies and sacrifices. The audience wasn't horrified so much as mystified; no one, not even the most astute occultist could really understand what they were watching. The film promotes the purest form of the Luciferian philosophy, ascendancy, while demeaning Satanism. Look at what is happening around us every day. What are the promises of technology through knowledge? What is the New Thought Science about? Ascendancy. Please see the last part of my blog on China and GMO milk, it will help explain this point. 

Where Do You Stand?
So, are you a Satanist? Are you a Luciferian? Was Paul Erdős? Probably not. But, I think we are at the point in history where it doesn’t matter if you willing are or not. The line is being drawn and the day is here where the veil is being pulled back. I remember a time when no one knew anything about the occult, but because of the internet there is certainly no lack of information regarding these issues. The Darkness and Light are being clearly distinguished and it's up to you to make a choice. If you are reading this because you searched out information on the NWO and the Occult, I'm sure you are well versed in most things I have mentioned, if not more so than I. What concerns me is that there are not very many people who unmask occult knowledge that are willing to commit to the fact God is real and you need to make a choice. Scriptures warn us about this deception:


2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. *Bloggers note: Read this scripture keeping in mind the position of Blavatsky in her writings on Lucifer.

Rob Bell, 'Love Wins.'

Gal 1:6-9  I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:  (7)  Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.  (8)  But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.  (9)  As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.




1Ti 4:1  Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Mat 25:32-33  And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:  (33)  And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 
Many emphasize 'Illumination' or 'Christ Consciousness' attained through your own efforts as the path to liberation. And though many demean Satanism and the billionaire Luciferians (as illustrated in the Ninth Gate) they will deny the existence of Jesus and claim it is an archetype for control to hide the secret that you are God. This is still the Luciferian ideology. They will deny the spiritual necessity of Christ and draw you away from the truth that he died for you while you were still his enemy, his adversary. He is the way, the truth and the Light. He is the child who was promised in the Garden of Eden that would strike the killing blow to the serpent. It is God who will lift you up, not yourself. Outside of Christ, you are on the Left Hand Path spiraling toward hell, which was created for Lucifer and his angels.


Mat 25:41  Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:


Mat 20:23  And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

There are many people who reveal the occult truths and also deny the truth about Jesus. If you haven't heard this, let me tell you: God Loves you so much that he died to bring you to him. Everything we are going through is allowed so he can gain you. God is not the Supreme Fascist Erdős believes he is, nor is he the God that has been misrepresented by men through the ages. He died so you can no longer doubt 'Who He Really Is', His true nature: Love. He will not lie to you, he will not abuse you. His burden is easy and his yolk is light. He asks you only to come to him, to know him, his arms stretched out to receive you and bring you into the true light. But he will not force you to come to him. To do so would be violence against your will. If you have never read the Bible and want to know who God is, please watch The Father's Love Letter. It is a message encoded in the Bible for you. Contemplate this deeply. You can accept his free gift of Life. Lucifer/Satan is a liar. He is bringing you to death. Accept Life, turn to God. He alone can give you a life that will never end, and life more abundantly.


ADD: (edit @ 16:45 PST 7.4.2011) As I read this post back to myself, I was wondering what God had to say on the issue of 333. I went to the Word of God, the Living word, and this came back to me as a reply:


Deu 33:3  Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.


It amazes me that his word is still able to speak to events today, shedding light on the darkness.

Peace and Blessings, always....

Mat 11:28  Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.