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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

What’s Up? Who Sets Times and Dates?

Prayer – Lord God, I’m looking up…as I wait for the day and time that You have set for this End Time. I trust You…and rely on Your wisdom and timing.

Jesus was taken up into a cloud...
while His disciples were watching.
Are you looking up?
So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, "Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?" He replied, "The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. Acts 1:6-9

Meditate. Are you looking up?

The disciples had asked Jesus about End Times before His death, resurrection, and ascension. Like the Pharisees, the disciples wanted a sign and Jesus told them about the signs of the time—but not the date.

"Teacher," they asked, "when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?" He replied, "Don't let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah,' and saying, 'The time has come!' But don't believe them. And when you hear of wars and insurrections, don't panic. Yes, these things must take place first, but the end won't follow immediately." Then he added, "Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven.” Luke 21:7-11

Destruction is happening now…but it is not the destruction of Luke 21.

Destruction. Disaster. Devastation. Look what is happening in Israel now with the Gaza war situation. Can it get worse? Yes, that is possible. Just as this scripture above suggest…when Jerusalem is surrounded—yes, surrounded, by armies—destruction arrives. Today there are enemies surrounding Israel—but not totally armed armies that will bring destruction. The end is near.

Compare this portion of scripture about those in Judea and Jerusalem fleeing to another place.

The day is coming when you will see what Daniel the prophet spoke about--the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing in the Holy Place. (Reader, pay attention!) Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. A person out in the field must not return even to get a coat. How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. And pray that your flight will not be in winter or on the Sabbath. For there will be greater anguish than at any time since the world began. And it will never be so great again. In fact, unless that time of calamity is shortened, not a single person will survive. But it will be shortened for the sake of God's chosen ones. Matthew 24:15-22

These passages parallel the Revelation 12 scripture where a woman gives birth to a male child and then flees, with God carrying her, as the remnant of Israel, to the wilderness.

Watch, for the day of the LORD is coming when your possessions will be plundered right in front of you! I will gather all the nations to fight against Jerusalem. The city will be taken, the houses looted, and the women raped. Half the population will be taken into captivity, and the rest will be left among the ruins of the city. Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as he has fought in times past. On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem. And the Mount of Olives will split apart, making a wide valley running from east to west. Half the mountain will move toward the north and half toward the south. You will flee through this valley, for it will reach across to Azal. Yes, you will flee as you did from the earthquake in the days of King Uzziah of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all his holy ones with him. Zechariah 14:1-5

Read more of the end time prophesies in Zechariah, Matthew, Luke, Isaiah, Micah, and Revelation. There are countless prophesies throughout the Bible in Old and New Testament books. God has a plan for His chosen ones—to protect and save a remnant of Abraham’s family…the Jews.

Mercifully, God offers salvation not just to the Jews—but to the Gentiles as well. God has a plan—and things are falling into place right before our eyes that we can plainly see with the wars and rumors of wars. The days ahead will be scary times…with earthquakes and turmoil, but Jesus has told us to be prepared. He also has told us don't panic; not to be scared or anxious. So, we need to just look up…and recognize that God is in control. Almighty God has a timetable that only He knows. We just have to be obedient and trust Him.

Verses of Salvation ~ "And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides. People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory. So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!" Luke 21:25-28

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Go—Teach

Prayer – Lord, You are the greatest teacher—and I want to honor You. Help me to impart Your wishes—Your plan for people’s lives—to those who would humble themselves to repent of their sins and follow You. Teach me to teach others—encouraging them to follow You in all that they think, say and do.

Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20

Meditate. What did Jesus command?

The Ten Commandments

Jesus taught people to live by the Ten Commandments. Even in His Sermon on the Mount (see Matthew 5-7) when He spoke to a huge crowd, He focused on applying parts of those directives in a spiritual, not just physical, sense. A couple of the points that He explained were about murder and adultery. To think it is to do it.

"You have heard that our ancestors were told, 'You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.' But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.” Matthew 5:21-22

"You have heard the commandment that says, 'You must not commit adultery.' But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:27-28

As Jesus instructed His disciples to “teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.” I think that He was summarizing the Ten Commandments into the guidance to love God and others.

"Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?" Jesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments." Matthew 22:36-40

Are you gifted as a teacher? I’ve never been a “teacher” except in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School—and for small projects where I worked over the years, but I’m an encourager. Guiding and encouraging others may be my calling for “teaching” that Jesus commanded. Yes, I can do that. How about you? Of course, you have to know Jesus in order to teach His will for each person’s life. So, seek to know Jesus more, day by day, then follow His directions. Go. Teach.

Verse of Salvation ~ Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen. Jude 1:24-25

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Where Do You Get Power?

Prayer – Lord God, I acknowledge that You have the power over for all earth and heaven. As John wrote…But I have received the Holy Spirit, and He lives within me, so I don't need anyone to teach me what is true. For the Spirit teaches me everything I need to know, and what He teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as He has taught me, I remain in fellowship with Christ. 1 John 2:27 (paraphrased)

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Meditate. From where do you get power in your life?

Power. Where does your spiritual power come from? Do you get it from the electricity lines outside your house, when you recharge your phone…or when you sit in church on Sunday morning? When you repent of your sins daily…are you renewed with the power, blessing, and infilling of the Holy Spirit? Jesus breathed on His disciples after His resurrection, giving them the power of the Holy Spirit. Then they received a second blessing of the Holy Spirit on the day of Jewish festival of Pentecost. Receiving forgiveness of your sins is the key—so one must repent in order to receive that.

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9

(Jesus addressing His disciples at His ascension.) "And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven." Luke 24:49 (Underlined for emphasis.)

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8

On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. ... And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. Acts 2:1, 4

The power is from God. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:16-20

But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God's love. Jude 1:20-21

That is our mission for now…build each other up in faith…to encourage each other.

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:23-25 (Underlined for emphasis.)

Are you using the power of the Holy Spirit that has been given to you to encourage others?

Verses of Salvation ~ You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls. This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ's suffering and his great glory afterward. 1 Peter 1:8-11

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Pets in Heaven?

Clover - Precious Puppy

Prayer – Lord, will there be pets in heaven? Lots of people have pets that are like family and want the reassurance that “Yes, they will be in heaven!” Give us wisdom and understanding.

Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground." Genesis 1:26

Meditate. Do you reign over your pets...or do they reign over you? Pets are precious. Do you hope to see yours in eternity?

Authors like Randy Alcorn, who wrote “Heaven,” C.S. Lewis, and Billy Graham have indicated that pets will be in heaven. Randy Alcorn analyzes the Isaiah 65 passage where God describes the New Heaven and New Earth, man and animals. You can read an article by him on his website, but be sure to read the Isaiah passage of scripture for yourself in your own Bible. It is worthy to note that C.S. Lewis in particular indicated that animals will be in heaven due to the relationship of their owners to God—that is their owner’s faith. Billy Graham wrote that God wants us to be happy in heaven, so if our pets are necessary for our happiness—they will be there. We can have hope that pets will be in heaven.

There are references to animals throughout the Bible. God made the animals, and cared enough about them to save them in the Ark with Noah and his family, promising to never destroy them with a flood. He values even sparrows, which seem like insignificant little birds. God has promised that one day animals and people will safely live together in peace and harmony.

I also thought about the human condition—how God proves to people that they are like animals. For people and animals share the same fate—both breathe and both must die. So people have no real advantage over the animals. How meaningless! Both go to the same place—they came from dust and they return to dust. For who can prove that the human spirit goes up and the spirit of animals goes down into the earth? Ecclesiastes 3:18-21 (Underlined for emphasis.)

God made all sorts of wild animals, livestock, and small animals, each able to produce offspring of the same kind. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25

Then God told Noah and his sons, "I hereby confirm my covenant with you and your descendants, and with all the animals that were on the boat with you—the birds, the livestock, and all the wild animals--every living creature on earth. Yes, I am confirming my covenant with you. Never again will floodwaters kill all living creatures; never again will a flood destroy the earth." ... "When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth." Genesis 9:8-11, 16

What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. Luke 12:6

In that day the wolf and the lamb will live together; the leopard will lie down with the baby goat. The calf and the yearling will be safe with the lion, and a little child will lead them all. Isaiah 11:6

Against its will, all creation was subjected to God's curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God's children in glorious freedom from death and decay. Romans 8:20-21

There will definitely be animals in Heaven. Jesus and His army are riding horses as recorded for us in the book of Revelation. These are wonderful, powerful, war horses. Do you have or have you ever had a horse? Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem—as a humble servant. He will ride a horse as the King of kings and Lord of lords, our conquering Savior.

Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. Revelation 19:11-14

Just as Jesus said several times…"Anything is possible if a person believes." Mark 9:23

Do you “believe” in Jesus as your Savior…and that He will welcome your beloved pets into His Heaven—which will be your heavenly home?

Verse of Salvation ~ Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Bread?

Prayer – Lord, I am hungry—for Your words to fill my heart and life.

Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

Meditate. Are you hungry?

What food are you craving? Carbs, meat, seafood stew, sweets, chocolate, apples…or bread?

We all have hunger at some point in time. We hunger for yummy foods…and even for spiritual food. We have a void in our lives and try to fill it with all kinds of things. Things sort of become idols to us…like types of entertainment, sports, and even food. But Jesus told His followers the truth. He is the Bread of Life. He was honest with those who were seeking…even if they just wanted to be fed.

Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not because you understood the miraculous signs. But don't be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval." They replied, "We want to perform God's works, too. What should we do?" Jesus told them, "This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent." They answered, "Show us a miraculous sign if you want us to believe in you. What can you do? After all, our ancestors ate manna while they journeyed through the wilderness! The Scriptures say, 'Moses gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, Moses didn't give you bread from heaven. My Father did. And now he offers you the true bread from heaven. The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." "Sir," they said, "give us that bread every day." Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:26-35

David gave his son, Solomon, wise advice to seek the Lord. It is imperative today to seek the Lord while there is still time in our lives. Do you want to be rejected by the Lord? Whatever you choose, it results in a forever situation. Either with Jesus and never spiritually hungry again—or rejected forever. The choice is yours.

And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. 1 Chronicles 28:9

Jesus also declares those who seek righteousness…right living…will be blessed.

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice (righteousness), for they will be satisfied. Matthew 5:6

If you are hungry for God’s word, dig into it today…right now. Reading through any of the Gospels is a good place to start. Blessings on you as you seek the Lord—the Bread of Life.

Verse of Salvation ~ This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Romans 13:11-12

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Cioppino at Mike's Seafood Restaurant
Ocean Shores, WA
Enjoy with some crusty bread!

Have you ever been to Ocean Shores, Washington—or would you considering taking a trip there just to bask in the sound of the roaring Pacific Ocean? Another good reason to visit that city is a restaurant Mike’s Seafood. We were there recently…and a few years ago…and each time I had a bowl of Mike’s wonderful seafood cioppino. Ahhhh! I swear it is my favorite of all the cioppino I’ve had…or prepared myself. You can find many recipes if you just Google cioppino--or go to Banquet With The King: Search results for cioppino (kingstablefeast.blogspot.com) for an early version I enjoyed of this seafood stew. Add the types of seafood you enjoy--since not everyone like octopus or scallops...or just can't afford crab. Treat yourself to whatever you enjoy...and serve it with some crusty Italian or French bread.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Childbirth

Prayer – Lord, we patiently wait…or not so patiently, but anxiously wait for You to transform us into the immortal servants that we will one day be for You. I’ve realized it is a spiritual world that we face with eager hope of being God’s adopted children. A spiritual world. Help me to understand the ramifications of that…and to be prepared to serve You with the best of my abilities.

Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. Against its will, all creation was subjected to God's curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God's children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us. Romans 8:18-23

Meditate. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.

Childbirth. Pain. From near the beginning of time, when Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit, God cursed women with pain in childbirth. That pain level is the comparison standard in hospitals. What is your pain level 0 to 10?…with ten being childbirth. I can imagine that burn survivors pain levels go beyond that 10. Horrific pain levels. So, all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Groaning. Stretching. Waiting. The time will come…likely sooner than we think…when God will change us and call us to come up to be with Him. John wrote about this in Revelation 12.

Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. She was pregnant, and she cried out because of her labor pains and the agony of giving birth. Then I witnessed in heaven another significant event. I saw a large red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, with seven crowns on his heads. His tail swept away one-third of the stars in the sky, and he threw them to the earth. He stood in front of the woman as she was about to give birth, ready to devour her baby as soon as it was born. She gave birth to a son who was to rule all nations with an iron rod. And her child was snatched away from the dragon and was caught up to God and to his throne. Revelation 12:1-5

Jesus died on a cross...
that we might live...
and have fruitful lives.
Eternally.

Are you a believer, a faithful follower of the Messiah—our Lord Jesus Christ? Trust Him with your heart and life—your very soul. He is worthy since He has already taken your sins upon Himself and died on the cross…just for you and just for me.

Verses of Salvation ~ Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven, he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness. In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD will be your treasure. Isaiah 33:5-6

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Pain

Jesus on the Cross.
Holy Family Shrine
Gretna, Nebraska

Prayer – Lord, we all have pain—although none of us has to endure the ultimate pain that You endured for us on the cross. Thank you! We are unworthy of our aches, pain and suffering. You have paid it all.

Pain has come to the people like the pain of childbirth, but they are like a child who resists being born. The moment of birth has arrived, but they stay in the womb! Should I ransom them from the grave? Should I redeem them from death? O death, bring on your terrors! O grave, bring on your plagues! For I will not take pity on them. Hosea 13:13-14

Meditate. Reflect on pain in your life…and around the world.

Childbirth is painful. I’ve been there—I know that! I’m sure every mother can attest to that same issue—even if they had a cesarean. End times scripture studies compare a woman in the travail of childbirth—to the pains of a war. Israel is in a horrific war right now—and like childbirth, it is likely to get more intense. Consider this passage in First Thessalonians, although we know from study Bible notes that the “Day of the Lord” is when Christ’s Second Return before the Millenium as described in Matthew 24 and Revelation 12.

For you know quite well that the day of the Lord's return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. When people are saying, "Everything is peaceful and secure," then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman's labor pains begin. And there will be no escape. But you aren't in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won't be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don't belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6

We don’t know the hour or the day of the rapture of any person—or of Christ’s Return. Isn’t it the same way with childbirth. We can guess—or perhaps the Doctor will set a date to induce labor or perform a cesarean—but otherwise we just have to wait until that baby is ready to be born. We have to go through the increasing levels of pain. That is what Israel is going through now—and when that is accomplished, we can expect a birth of immortal bodies—that will be caught up to God (Revelation 12:5). That will be exciting.

Hosea was not prophesying about our time—but giving God’s word to the Israelites in the Northern Kingdom before they were sent into captivity in Babylon. The scripture seems to fit in—to echo—scripture of the End Times concerning a comparison to childbirth. Times are tough…and although there are some praying for peace—it is not likely to happen anytime soon.

How should we pray? (Underlined for emphasis.)

Jesus said, "This is how you should pray: "Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. Luke 11:2

And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God's house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ's blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. Hebrews 10:21-24

This means that God's holy people must endure persecution patiently, obeying his commands and maintaining their faith in Jesus. Revelation 14:12

We may all have to endure some pain—that is part of being human—but keep in mind that even in pain God has promised He will never leave us or forsake us.

Verse of Salvation ~ (Paul’s message to Timothy.) So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen. 2 Timothy 2:10

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