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Blog for Podcast #244 (Come out of he My people) Part 5 [Willful blindness]

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Until further notice the messages that accompany this notice will be part of the “Come out of her my people” series. They will be harsh. They will cause people to get upset. This is as it should be. They must question the way they think and live. So, they can seek to follow Christ and not the world.

Discussion

I see it clearly. However, most don’t, nor in many cases do they seek to.

It is this last statement that is truly sad. Due to the failure of the institutions called universities, colleges and believe it or not churches. Most are unaware of what is found within the teachings of the Word of God.

They say there is nothing beyond this earthly existence. This empowers them to do the most horrifying things to their fellow human beings. Beings they have been taught within the institutions mentioned before that are lesser than themselves.

What the Word of God truly teaches is to treat all others as our equals and to even treat them better than we would treat ourselves. To be humble.

Romans 12:16 NKJV – Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

Most due to these institutions think themselves wise in their own opinions. It is this mentality that causes wars. It is this mentality that causes murder. It is this mentality that causes racism. It is this mentality that causes people to believe they are superior to those they think are ignorant and simple. I run into this mentality all over social media by those that have not even truly STUDIED the Word of God.

As we look at the way most are acting and behaving currently, we see that most have no knowledge of what is found within the Bible at all. I could describe instances but that would infuriate and that is not my goal at this time. My goal is to help people to seek the light. For the darkness is growing ever darker. For the midnight hour is nearly upon us. For some that may read this at some future date the last stroke of midnight may have already struck.

People, especially in North America, need to awaken now. For their time is more rapidly coming to an end than for most others. Before the midpoint of the tribulation there will be an event that causes the sun, the moon and the stars to diminish in their light. There is only one thing that can cause this to occur. The eruption of a super volcano. It will cause the spewing out of an ash cloud large enough to affect the entire globe and will in essence cause the sky to roll up like a scroll. It will send rocks large enough to be considered a mountain to fly through the air and crash into the ocean.

This is something that should cause people to think as this realization comes into clarity. The Truth of the Bible. For none could have speculated of the existence of a super volcano or even conceive of such an environmental thing could exist at the time these words were placed upon parchment for the first time in the 90s AD. However, the Bible describes it with true and complete clarity and an exact description of its power. Even to the point of mentioning multiple eruptions that continue into the second half of the tribulation period.

Yellowstone, the super volcano, is getting ready to erupt. This will destroy the United States of America as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. The United States has a name within the Bible. It is called the city of Babylon. For once it was great in the sight of God but now it is filled with and run by demons.

Revelation 18:2 NKJV – And he cried mightily with a loud voice, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird!

Most scholars don’t understand that this verse is speaking of an event that has already occurred. It is just describing why the United States will be destroyed. They didn’t tie together the darkening of the sun and the moon and the stars due to a global ash cloud caused by an eruption of a super volcano. Many who show their true colors of being false teachers mention nuclear warfare or the use of such weapons. That would give men power they have no right to have.

God is the judge, and God will dole out how and when judgement will be fulfilled and how. It will never include the use of tools made by humans. It will be given with His creation to show that He is God and that His Son is our Savior. This is the Truth of all. This is something that false teachers do not see or comprehend. They see from the level of humans, not from God via the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 2:13 NKJV – These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

Most plagues are caused by the sins of humans. The arrogance of humans. They are created by humans. The sun, the moon and the stars dimming are the actions of God and require something of natural creation to cause them to be. The destruction of the city of Babylon, the United States will be done by God for God’s glory and His Son glory and for no other being. That is why the antichrist will run to the third temple and defiled it. So, he can take the credit for God’s judgement upon the now corrupt nation that was once made to follow His True teachings. Which was seen as a great servant to God but is no longer.

This is why these words are said in chapter 18 of the book of Revelation:

Revelation 18:4 NKJV – And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues.

Seeking after mammon as always been a major factor that had started the decay of the United States. It is the one sin that came over to the Americas by those that lived in sin in Europe. Its corruption took its toll upon this nation till it cast God out of its schools and then legalized the sacrifice of the unborn upon the alter of earthly comforts and rewards. Which helped in the spread of the ignorance of the Truth of the Word of God to take hold in what was left of this once great nation. Allowing it to be taken over by demons and their worship of whom they follow. The father of all lies. Causing it to be eligible of the name “city of Babylon” and befitting the plagues that it is going to bring upon itself in that fateful day in the near future.

Revelation 18:5-18 NKJV – For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. Render to her just as she rendered to you, and repay her double according to her works; in the cup which she has mixed, mix double for her. In the measure that she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, in the same measure give her torment and sorrow; for she says in her heart, ‘I sit as queen, and am no widow, and will not see sorrow.’ Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and mourning and famine. And she will be utterly burned with fire, for strong is the Lord God who judges her.

This is the fate all now can escape for there is still time. For the Tribulation has yet to start as of the writing for this podcast. The smallest rapture has not yet occurred.

Turning to the True gospel is required. A life that is not centered upon the self. It must be centered upon God as is taught by the greatest commandment.

Matthew 22:36-40 NKJV – “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Note the last verse:

“On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

This tells us that not only the commandments, but parts of the laws given to use in the books of Exodus, Deuteronomy and Leviticus are still in effect. It is only the laws that revolve around sacrifice that have been removed by the cross. This is made very clear by Christ Himself earlier in the book of Matthew:

Matthew 5:17-19 NKJV – “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

We are to follow all the teachings within the Bible. This is fortified here:

Romans 6:15-23 NKJV – What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Accepting Christ means we become a slave to His teaches and commands, which means they must be followed. Any who says the laws do not affect them heard their answer in verse 15 from the 6th chapter of Romans.

“What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law by under grace? CERTAINLY NOT!”

Any who says you can live your life as you so choose to, is denying this teaching and in so denies the Word of God. And Who is the Word of God.

John 1:1-5 NKJV – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

Next you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ:

John 3:5 NKJV – Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 2:38 NKJV – Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Then we are to downsize, and we are to spread the Word of God as told to the young rich man in three different gospels.

Mark 10:21 NKJV – Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

This is our calling. This is our commission, and we must do this if we desire to enter into the service of God. Do it now. Do it quickly. For time is nearly up. This is how we come out of her for God and be His people. Thus avoiding being wiped out in one day when Yellowstone erupts if you live in North America.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #243 (Come out her My people) Part 4 [Glorification of the youth in churches equals damnation]

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Until further notice the messages that accompany this notice will be part of the “Come out of her my people” series. They will be harsh. They will cause people to get upset. This is as it should be. They must question the way they think and live. So they can seek to follow Christ and not the world.

Discussion

While there is still some trace of this memory in your minds for those that go to the buildings called a “church.” I wish for you to look upon what many of you may have encountered on the last Sunday service before the celebration of Christmas. As a matter of fact. Jesus was born during Tabernacles which occurs in September. However, let’s get back on topic.

Usually during these Sunday services many churches let the children reenact the birth of Christ. All put their own twist upon it. Within these twists we see the truth of these buildings. The last building I went to that performed this show highlighted a young lady who perform a dance. She oozed of self importance and loved being in the spotlight.

In simple terms. She should never have been allowed to stand upon the dais. Yet she was. Most likely because her family was seen as important people within the congregation. Christ talked about this mentality.

 Luke 16:13-15 NKJV – “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Because this building sought after her family’s money, they allowed this girl to fall further into a belief in her own self value. Leading her further away from God than towards Him. It was truly sorrowful to see and know that since I was just a visitor, I had no voice in this building.

Most buildings that call themselves churches thrive upon allowing sins like this to come into play. All because those that run these businesses need and love money and seek more. Becoming an abomination and making those that come to their buildings into abominations as well.

To become an abomination is to worship the mentality of the antichrist, which is why I say that most the buildings that call themselves “churches” do not serve God, but Satan and they prove it every time they allow things like what I have just given as an example to happens within their walls.

The true church is not a building or those that go to these buildings. But those that truly seek to follow the teachings of Christ, which includes downsizing and seeking to spread the Word of God. It is not allowing people that only seek to glorify themselves to have power within these buildings. We are to make them uncomfortable.

Buildings that are called “churches” technically shouldn’t exist. The true church is to meet in people’s homes. To consist of a small group of people that respect, help and honor those that are about them. There should be someone that ministers to them. However, he should not have come from a collage or a university, but chosen by God to help guide them to being them closer to God and further from the influence of the world.

The true churches should be small communities throughout the world. Never one building where people chose to go to. We are given a model of how we are to live in the book of Acts.

Acts 2:44-47 NKJV – Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

In the 1960’s one of the moves by those that wished to deny God used this concept to make communes. They had the right idea, but they wished to do this without God or His Son Jesus Christ. Therefore, they ultimately failed.

This type of mentality has been tried many times by those that deny God in various ways. It is an attempt to make themselves appear to be righteous not only to others in humanity but themselves as well.

What is bad about this. Is those that go to the buildings called a “church” feel redeemed in their choice and their believe that they are following God. This, however, is the furthest thing from the truth as shown by my earlier example.

It is these actions from other humans that cause people not to see the truth and accept that we are to live in small communities near where we work and use all our resources to help our fellow believers not ourselves who owns and wants earthly desires.

I know of no such place that seeks to do this at this time. But I know that within the thousand-year reign of Christ that this will be the true norm that will come to exist upon this planet till Satan is released once again to corrupt those that live normal human lives toward the end of the Christ’s thousand-year reign.

I have a feeling, but no solid proof, that lifespans may be a bit longer during the thousand-year reign. So, I will go no further with this notion.

Enough speculation.

The topic is the behavior with those within the buildings called “churches.” Let me give you another anecdote.

When I went to high school, I was a wall flower. Now mind you, as a teen, I didn’t mind this too much. Like any normal teen it did affect me, but overall, I would say it was a balance of caring and yet not caring.

Now why bring this up now, forty-six years later?

At the last church I attempted to join I attended a Men’s Retreat. This was the first time I have ever done this. It was an eye-opening experience.

It showed me the humanity of all. This is something that should not make those that go to churches proud. This is not something for those men that do go to Men’s Retreats to feel pride and joy in what they “accomplished,” either.

I was once again the wall flower. The person off to the side looking in. This time though, being a Christian. A follower of Jesus Christ. In a group that professed to being the same. Being the wall flower is somewhere I should not have found myself.

In the way those that are the Pastors, not only of this church I was trying to attend, but any church, teach. Once you are of the family of Christ. You are welcomed and loved as a brother or sister. A fellow child of God.

This was not how I felt. I saw once again the clicks, and social groups of High School. I literally saw myself shoved off to the side. Someone to be ignored and not associated with. This is not the teaching of the Bible. This is not the message of salvation within the Bible.

We cannot, nor ever should, place our beliefs in how those of humanity perceive us. Be they within the fellowship of Jesus Christ or not.

Why is this?

Because they are only human. They have their own interpretation of the Bible, most of which, is flawed and broken. Even my own view is not perfect, nor will it ever be till I stand before God. It is flawed because most have not studied their Bible for themselves and take the word of others.

What I find ironic is the first group session of the retreat was to reach out and to seek to befriend all. Yet those at this gathering really did not listen for the most part. There were those that did embrace this teaching and were outgoing and friendly. Even unto me. Yet for the most part. If you were not of the click you were not welcome within the conversation.

It is sad. Very, very sad.

For they do not see that their own actions turn those away that seek a relationship with Jesus Christ. Yet due to not understanding that God’s love of all is equal and undying. People seeking God see those within a church behaving like the jocks and the preps in High School. Turning their backs upon them instead of welcoming them with arms open. In just the way Jesus Christ Himself is desiring to do. Embracing all that come seeking Him and His Father.

This is one reason churches are dying. For they are filled not with the love of Jesus Christ and His Father. However, they are filled with the exclusion, and the segregation of human scruples which has ever been present. For the separation of social classes due to how humanity sees worldly wealth, to the color of one’s skin.

This is not how God see us. God sees all as equal. Those that accept Him to those that deny Him. God loves ALL OF HUMNAITY.

He desires all to come to Him. To stand before Him. Yet He already knows that most will never do so. To God this is something He has wept about and will weep over once again. For all of humanity must choose their own fate.

Will they come to God through Jesus Christ and accept the teaching of the Bible? Desiring to abandon all sin. Or will they choose to reject Him, because their lusts for the pleasures of this temporal world which are more important to them than their own eternal salvation.

These are lessons even those that go to churches have not fully learned and accepted in many cases. As a result, their actions which causes those that seek to be their fellows in Jesus Christ are shunned and reject. Many times, without them even being aware that they are not acting in a Christian manner.

As a result, there are those like me. That once again feel the emotions and feeling of exclusion that they many have encountered in high school as they became a flower upon the wall.

If you encounter this mentality within a building called a “church” understand that most likely you will encounter it time and again in another, yet another and yet another building.

Learn that this is how it is going to be. For we are no longer in a world that God is the center. To be frank. God has never been the center. He has come close many times. However, humans steal what is God’s and try to keep it for themselves. which results in the two examples I have given here today.

However, we are told that when the darkness within humanity becomes so dark that is when Christ will return as a thief in the night. That is soon. It is time to repent if you profess to being a follower of Christ.

If you deny God. It is time to turn to His Son Jesus Christ if you see that humans are living as humans not as caring humans. Caring for each other. They are not followers of Christ. No matter where they are. In a church or out of one.

Understand it is not the fault of God, but by humans caring only for themselves and no one else. It is selfishness and self-serving that has brought humanity to this point. It is an all-out rejection of God. Which is why Jesus Christ is soon to appear in the sky.

Get right with God now. Accept Jesus Christ, get baptized and downsize.

God Bless

Blog for podcast #242 (Come out of her My people) Part 3 [Why most would Rather be Hypocrites than to follow Christ]

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Until further notice the messages that accompany this notice will be part of the “Come out of her my people” series. They will be harsh. They will cause people to get upset. This is as it should be. They must question the way they think and live. So they can seek to follow Christ and not the world.

Discussion

This is a message many will not want to hear or even accept. It will hit too close to home. It will make them uncomfortable. Don’t shoot the messenger. But instead listen to God through His Word: the Bible.

First, we must understand the core of the mentality of being a hypocrite. Therefore, we will define the word.

Hypocrite – Someone who says they have particular moral beliefs but behaves in a way that shows these are not sincere. A person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings.

Now this is the label that was given by Jesus Christ Himself to the Pharisees and Scribes. However, the Glorified Christ gave them another name as well.

Revelation 3:15-16 NKJV – “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

Hypocrites are lukewarm. This is how most that call themselves “Christian” will act and behave just before Jesus Christ returns.

Now this may be a short lesson if this was all there was to see. In fact, most think and see this about what they find in the Bible. It is this short definition that has caused the creation of the lukewarm. Why most that now profess to being “Christian” are the lukewarm.

For they think and care for only one being. They seek the comfort and glorify only one being. Themselves.

Now let us look to the sermon on the mount for more about what defines what a hypocrite is.

Matthew 6:1-4 NKJV – “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.

I know of many who make a show of helping those in need. They post it on YouTube. They brag about it on social media. They have their reward. This is hypocrisy even if they profess to follow God or not.

Matthew 6:5-7 NKJV – “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

I know of many people that make a show of praying in public. I know of others who insist upon praying aloud in all things. This is the acts of hypocrites.

Matthew 6:16-18 NKJV – “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Once again this is something that I know of many that make a show of this behavior or making it known to all that they are denying themselves nourishment. Once again. This is hypocrisy.

  Matthew 6:19-24 NKJV – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

It is these verses that now create most of the lukewarm. Most of the hypocrites. It is these verses that cause the greatest issue to most at this time. However, to those that question this. We have verification from the Glorified Christ.

Revelation 3:17 NKJV – Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

This verse confirms those from Matthew. If you doubt that. Let us define the word “mammon.”

Mammon – G3126 – mamónas –  riches, money, possessions, property.

The very thing that Jesus said not to gather unto yourselves, which most now do and have been taught to seek after for generations is hypocrisy. As the centuries have gone by more and more seek after mammon. More and more seek after hypocrisy. Most don’t even know that they do this. Which explains these words:

“The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!”

Most believe they live in the light of the Lord. However, since they seek after the world, they live in darkness.

“If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness.”

This is why most cannot see that they are hypocrites. That they are the lukewarm and have been vomited out of the Body of Christ by their own actions and desires. Many hearing this don’t want to even contemplate what is being stated here. For to do so would mean they have been living a lie. Listening to lies. That their family members before them have done the same and are not in heaven waiting for them to join them or even made it into heaven. When in reality they are with Death or Hades waiting to be called out when the Great White Throne Judgement occurs.

What is needed now is to acknowledge that yes you have listened to lies. However, you can change and learn the Truth. Start by accepting. Then continue by changing.

One of the greatest teachings within the NT was given three times in three different gospels.

Mark 10:17-21 NKJV – Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,’ ‘DO NOT MURDER,’ ‘DO NOT STEAL,’ ‘DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.'” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

The young rich man followed the commandments. The young rich man thought himself blessed. Christ even looked upon the young man with love. However, he lacks the most important elements to True Faith. To truly attaining eternal life.

“One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

All that have earthly wealth otherwise known as mammon are commanded to sell it all off. Yes all. We are to live off the least for ourselves, because our true riches are not here on earth, but in heaven and the future life that is to come. We are to give those that are True ministers of God ten percent. (Hebrews 7) Then we are to give the rest to those in need. And then use what is left to spread the Word of God.

James 1:27 NKJV – Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Those that keep their earthly wealth unto themselves. Seeking after earthly comforts into their old age are the ultimate examples of the lukewarm. The hypocrites. Those that are destine not unto salvation and eternal servitude unto God in the new heavens and new earth. Spending billions upon billions of year exploring the new universe. Doing as God commands. But are destine to live for all eternity in the lake of fire, which is located in one spot. Where there is fire and worms that live as long as they. Forever.

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

Revelation 20:15 NKJV – And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

Isaiah 66:24 NKJV – “And they shall go forth and look Upon the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me. For their worm does not die, And their fire is not quenched. They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh.

Abandon what you thought was the truth. Accept the real Truth given to us by God through His Son our Savior Jesus Christ.

Cast off the desires, lusts and luxuries of this world. Sell off that which was never offered by God ever. (1 John 2:15-16) Use your earthly wealth to help those in need. Then spread the True Gospel.

Understand that Paul when he was Saul was extremely wealthy. When he was killed for spreading the Truth he died a pulper. He had used his earthly wealth to learn the Truth and then to spread this Truth to the gentiles, as was his calling.

Your called this moment is to sell off all your earthly mammon and use the excess to help those in need. Then as said a moment ago spread the True Word of God. For time is quickly running out.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #240 (Come out of her My people) Part 1

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Until further notice the messages that accompany this notice will be part of the “Come out of her my people” series. They will be harsh. They will cause people to get upset. This is as it should be. They must question the way they think and live.

Discussion

To begin this series. We must start with those that are now elderly so they can awaken to the Truth. For they need to hear this and need to face where they will stand when they awaken before the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:1-8 NKJV – For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

Understanding this Truth is one of the cornerstones of a follower of Christ. This is one of the things many don’t understand or more accurately wish to acknowledge.

I look on those the celebrate reaching being older than one hundred years of earthly age. Yet in our calling as servants of Christ we are to spread and teach the Word of God. If someone can accomplish this at this age. Then more glory there is to God and allow their life to continue.

However, if they have become a burden to those they claim to love. Why are they not groaning to stand in the presence of God? That is a question that must be asked by those that fall into this area.

Most don’t truly understand the will of God. This has been proven since before Christ walked this earth.

In the Great Depression God passed a judgement upon the United States of America. In this time, He forced people to live as He truly desired of them. To live a needs-only lifestyle.

They had barely enough food to survive but had clothing upon their bodies. They however, did not learn their lesson. Instead of embracing this lifestyle. Most went the entirely different way.

They sought after and embraced the gathering of earthly possessions. All because they suffered. They did without.  Because their wants and desires had been denied them. They embraced the earthly and gave God the middle finger. They chose the world over the Godly and the spreading of the True Gospel. All for their own wants, lusts and desires.

However, due to religion not true belief in God. They believe they are servants of God. When they confess for all to see that they worship what is of the world and ARE of the world and not of God. They say “praise glory to God through Jesus Christ.” But keep most their earthly wealth for their own covetous wants and desires. The Bible makes it very clear for all to see.

1 John 2:15-16 NLT – Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

Matthew 6:19-24 NKJV – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Because of their worship of mammon, which is defined as riches, money, possessions and property. They live in darkness, yet they think it is light. Yet how does the verse go?

Matthew 6:23 NKJV -But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

“If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!”

This is where many now live that are beyond their usefulness to God. They cling to this earthly life. Struggling to not let go of it. They fear their earthly death. Why fear it if they groan to stand in the presence of God?

Because their soul knows the truth. That they are not worthy to stand in the presence of God. They have become friends of the world.

James 4:4-5 NKJV – Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?

The Spirit that yearns jealously is yearning to stand in the presence of God. If someone fights against this yearning. If they hold dearly to this earthly life this again proclaims to the world that they fear standing before God. In the fifth letter in the book of Revelation the Glorified Christ speaks to those that think this way.

Revelation 3:1-6 NKJV – “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ‘

They cling to this earthly life because their soul knows that their name has been blotted out of the Book of Life. They cling to this life so strongly because they wish to deny this truth:

Revelation 20:15 NKJV – And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

God through Jesus Christ tells them they can escape this. All they need to do is repent. Confess for all to hear that they lived a covetous lifestyle. That they have lived sinfully against the will of God. That they lived only for themselves and treated everything about them wrongly for they cling now to earthly life out of fear of God and damnation.

Once this is done and they submit to being kind to their caregivers. Then willing embrace a desire to groan to be in the presence of God. Then they do their best to praise God in every opportunity placing all others before themselves. Then when the release from this earthly life does occur, they will be truly joyous to stand in the presence of God.

I walked the halls of a retirement home. I have observed the behavior of those that also walk down them. I see how they behave and think. They see all revolving around themselves. Many embraces believes and behavior that goes against the teachings found within the Bible. However, they think and believe they are obedient follows of God through Christ.

In Romans the Christians that think this way are discussed within this letter. I will show the beginning of this. Then I will list from Chapter one the sins they support and echo.

Romans 2:1-11 NLT – You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things? Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. He will judge everyone according to what they have done. He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.

Now the sins that is referenced in the statement “for you who judge others do these very same things.”

Romans 1:28-32 NKJV – And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

Most of those people will say they have not nor ever have done these sins. However, note:

“knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.”

Someone told me recently while watching a show on how real murders are solved said this:

“I never knew there was so many murders in this nation.”

This is called willful ignorance. It is defined as someone that chooses not to educate themselves on important issues or who actively resist learning new information that contradicts their beliefs.

Their world revolves within their own personal world they have created around themselves. Focused upon how they live this earthly life not upon gaining true disciples for Christ and living a needs-only lifestyle. They lived a life that was solely focused upon their own wants and desires. A lifestyle that led to the greatest deterioration of Christianity in decades if not centuries.

However, in this. I believe it is as it was designed by God. However, people. Each person still has a duty not only to God, but in themselves about how they will have a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. Most now choose the ways, wants and desires of the world. In strong part due to how these elderly raised, taught or did teach the following generations. Which is why they struggle to stay here instead of groan to be in the presence of God.

Many think that they did good teaching people a few Bible verses instead of teaching them how to live a lifestyle. All teaching people a few verses did was teach hypocrisy not how to live a God-fearing lifestyle. Key elements that should have been taught. Give in secret. Pray in secret. Fast in secret and downsize. Using most our earthly wealth to help the poor and spread the Word of God.

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Blog for Podcast #239 (Events that are Soon to Occur)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

An understanding of events that are soon to occur is required. Most don’t know, care or are even concerned about it. Most of these that have this mentality believe they are exempt, special and will find themselves removed from these events. However, this is the furthest thing from the Truth.

Romans 2:11 NLT – For God does not show favoritism.

Why?

Because most are the lukewarm that now profess to calling themselves “Christian.” How I know this is because I look about me and see it clearly. Those that wish to reject this deny the Words spoken by the Glorified Jesus Christ.

Revelation 3:15-17 NKJV – “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

They say: “I am rich, have become wealthy and have need of nothing.” This is most of those that now profess to being “Christian.” For they refuse to downsize as command by Christ as I have taught multiple times in the past, but especially in podcasts #237 and 238 intitled “Why and How to Downsize.” Therefore, I will not dwell upon it here, but just understand that most that now profess to being “Christian” WILL find themselves left behind and must endure the first three and a half years of the Tribulation.

What is said next in the letter to the Laodiceans is important. For this is what will be required by those that are left behind to redeem themselves.

Revelation 3:18-19 NKJV – I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

To help in this repentance all must understand that within the first three and a half years what will occur in heaven will be the breaking of the seals. There are seven seals. However, only six will be broken in the first half of the tribulation.

Those that are within the United States though will not have to worry about the second half of the seven years. Not because they are so-called Christian, but as has been established in other teachings. The United States has become the earthly city of Babylon, and this nations fate is shown not only in chapter eighteen of the book of Revelation. But also in the breaking of the sixth seal. Therefore let us look to this seal now:

Revelation 6:12-17 NKJV – I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place. And the kings of the earth, the great men, the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains, and said to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?”

The great earthquake which will be global will be the eruption of the Yellowstone super volcano. It will completely devastate the United States as well as parts of Canada and Mexico and most within it will die quickly. However, not all as shown here.

Revelation 18:8 NKJV – Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and mourning and famine. And she will be utterly burned with fire, for strong is the Lord God who judges her.

“death and mourning and famine.”

So, what will transpire in these ruins of this nation is of no concern to the rest of the world. For this makes it so prophecy can be fulfilled and centered about the nation of Israel, which explains why there is no mention of countries on the other side of the ocean within the Bible for they have in one day been removed due to their willful sins against their Creator and His Son Jesus Christ by not downsizing and using most their earthly wealth to help those in need and the spreading of the Word of God.

This explains why the sun becomes black as a sackcloth of hair, and the moon like blood. For the ash cloud caused by the eruption of Yellowstone will cover the entire earth.

This happens just at the end of the of the first three and half years of the tribulation. This is why the antichrist will enter the third temple and desecrate it.

It is at this time that the last Christian rapture occurs and is uncountable. For most that called themselves “Christian” before the first rapture, which is when Christ will come as a thief in the night, will have been left behind and so sought to repent to God. This first three and a half years will also cause most to see the Truth and come to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. Which is why the last Christian rapture is uncountable.

Revelation 7:9-17 NKJV – After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?” And I said to him, “Sir, you know.” So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them. They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Note this is after the sixth seal is broken and before the seventh is broken. What occurs from the seventh seal onward is for those that rejected God and took the mark as well as worship the antichrist. It is also for those of the tribes of Israel. This is part of their punishment for rejecting Jesus Christ as their Messiah when He walked amongst them two thousand years ago.

Many false teachers say that Christians will be present even after the temple is defiled by the antichrist. That they will be present when the plagues and earthly destruction that is caused by the seven trumpets takes place. As well as the seven bowls. However, there is nothing that supports this. There is however, much that supports that the twelve tribes of Israel will be present.

Now understand this. In the fourteenth chapter of Revelation angels will fly through the heavens giving a message.

Revelation 14:6-13 NKJV – Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people— saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” And another angel followed, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.” Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.” Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”

This message is not to help people come to the Lord, for the Holy Spirit has been removed from the face of the earth. This message is for the tribes of Israel. It is to help them till their rapture.

For clarification about the Holy Ghost we listen to this verse.

2 Thessalonians 2:7 NKJV – For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.

These messengers flying through the air giving this message for ALL must hear the Truth. Many, even those that profess to being “Christian” at this very moment we now live in have never heard the True Gospel. That is why they are left behind. They however, will seek the knowledge of the Truth in the first three and a half years and will come to know the Truth.

Those that are left after the Holy Spirit is removed must hear the Truth as well, however they are beyond salvation, for salvation can only be achieved with the Holy Ghost. Which is also why the two prophets will walks amongst them teaching the Truth, that the Truth of the Word of God can been heard by all even those that took the mark. This makes it so none can say they never heard the Truth of the Word of God.

The truth of this is seen in these verses from the flying angels:

“And another angel followed, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.”

“Babylon is fallen, is fallen.” As was discussed earlier this occurs when the sixth seal is broken at the middle of the tribulation and cause the sun and the moon to darken.

It is through events like this that will enable all of humanity to do this:

Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV – Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #189 (A Study of the word “Tribulation”)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

We must come to an understanding of the word “tribulation.” Why this is, is because there are individuals that do not understand its true implications upon those that profess to be in the Body of Christ.

In the Septuagint, which for those that do not know, this was a Greek translation of the Old Testament. There are four meanings given of the word “tribulation.”

  • to constrict someone —- to cause distress, affliction.
    1. Constrict – to limit an action or behavior.
    1. Affliction – something that makes you suffer.
  • To afflict, oppress
    1. Afflict – to make someone or something suffer physically or mentally.
    1. Oppress – to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom.

To make a person feel uncomfortable or worried, and sometimes sick.

  • to treat someone with hostility
  • to constrict or harass someone; to press down.

These descriptions affected and occurred time and again to the tribes of Israel. If many look about them and actually think these descriptions can be seen happening to many that profess to being called “Christian” at this very time.

However, there are many that profess to being “Christian” that have not, nor ever truly encountered any of these definitions. Why will become clear as we continue on into this study of the word “tribulation.”

Why this word has importance to those that profess to being “Christian” is due to a prophecy that is comprised mainly in the last book of the Bible. The book call “Revelation.” There are other times within the Old Testament when a future global judgement is mentioned. We are not fully here to go into a rehash of these prophecies. We will hit upon them though in some form.

These definitions mentioned a short time ago have a common theme woven within them, but not truly stated outright. Those that suffer tribulation are seen as those that are an adversary. An adversary that has been defeated but requires to be punished more. In fact, to the point of breaking their spirits.

Please note this. For it is here that many that profess to being “Christian” do not understand. In fact, there are many that say Christianity must endure the coming Great Tribulation. Yet, who causes this tribulation to occur? Humanity? No, it is caused by God as part of His judgment against humanity.

Against humanity, for humanity is the adversary of God.

So those that insist that those who that profess to being a true disciple of Christ are His adversary. First this goes against what is taught within the Bible. Second it shows that none can ever attain to be a friend if not servant of God Himself through our Savior Jesus Christ.

Now there is a time when those that profess to being “Christian” can be considered God’s enemy. This is taught within the Bible:

James 4:1-4 NKJV – Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

“Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”

And how does someone make themselves an enemy of God?

Luke 16:13-15 NKJV – “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

1 John 2:15-16 NLT – Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

So those that say that all of Christendom must endure the Great Tribulation are saying they have sold themselves to the world and thus deserve to be treated as the enemy of their Creator and Sovereign.

Now those that suffer tribulation now. Those that call themselves “Christian” and suffer persecution are in line with the teachings of the Word of God.

2 Timothy 3:12 NKJV – Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

John 15:18-19 NKJV – “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.

Matthew 5:10-12 NKJV – Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

These tribulations encountered now allows us to know where we stand with God. Feeling and experiencing these hardships allow those that confess to being followers of Christ to understand that they are on the narrow path.

Matthew 7:12-14 NKJV – Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

“And difficult is the way which leads to life.”

This difficulty is encountered through tribulation within our lives as we seek to separate ourselves from the world. For the world despises and hates us. This is why Christ said this to us as he prophesied about the coming Great Tribulation.

Luke 21:7-28 NKJV – So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?” And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them. But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.” Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name’s sake. But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But not a hair of your head shall be lost. By your patience possess your souls. “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”

“And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake.”

Now I stopped at verse twenty-eight for a reason. It is here that these prophecies ended. Here Christ then speaks a parable for those that have eyes to see and hears to hear.

Luke 21:29-33 NKJV – Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

We are now seeing the budding of the fig tree. Along these lines Jesus then said this:

Luke 21:34-36 NKJV – “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

“Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

This is a promise from Christ. That if we are watchful and endure tribulation now, we will not be considered an enemy of God and will not have to suffer the Great Tribulation, For only the enemies of God will endure those times.

However, we are also told that the Holy Spirit will remain present during the first half of the Great Tribulation to allow those that had made themselves an enemy of God the ability to repent and redeem themselves and be made worthy through Christ’s blood to stand before the throne of God.

Then when the Holy Spirit is removed from the face of the earth, these verses found within the seventh chapter of Revelation will be fulfilled:

Revelation 7:9-14 NKJV – After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?” And I said to him, “Sir, you know.” So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Very soon the Great Tribulation will begin. It will start when those that are counted worthy will be called into the sky to stand before Christ. Do not seek or continue to be an enemy of God. Repent now of your sins and seek to suffer tribulation now. Downsize now. Help others to find God now and help them to avoid the Great Tribulation as well. For that is our calling if we seek to be a disciple of Jesus Christ the Son of God our Savior.

God Bless.

Blog for Podcast #174 ( The difference between the Jewish people and Christian as we come to the soon return of Christ)

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This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

What many don’t understand these days is there are two different prophecies being pursued and fulfilled as we approach the soon return of Jesus Christ. The one many confuse for themselves, that is Christianity, is truthfully referring to the Jewish nation. This becomes clear if people look at the full context being seen within certain prophecies.

People need to sit back and think. They need to remember God made a promise to Abraham. God never breaks a promise. That is why people need to think when they read certain things from the Bible like what is to follow:

Romans 10:19-11:10 NKJV – But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says: “I WILL PROVOKE YOU TO JEALOUSY BY THOSE WHO ARE NOT A NATION, I WILL MOVE YOU TO ANGER BY A FOOLISH NATION.” But Isaiah is very bold and says: “I WAS FOUND BY THOSE WHO DID NOT SEEK ME; I WAS MADE MANIFEST TO THOSE WHO DID NOT ASK FOR ME.” But to Israel he says: “ALL DAY LONG I HAVE STRETCHED OUT MY HANDS TO A DISOBEDIENT AND CONTRARY PEOPLE.” I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying, “LORD, THEY HAVE KILLED YOUR PROPHETS AND TORN DOWN YOUR ALTARS, AND I ALONE AM LEFT, AND THEY SEEK MY LIFE”? But what does the divine response say to him? “I HAVE RESERVED FOR MYSELF SEVEN THOUSAND MEN WHO HAVE NOT BOWED THE KNEE TO BAAL.” Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded. Just as it is written: “GOD HAS GIVEN THEM A SPIRIT OF STUPOR, EYES THAT THEY SHOULD NOT SEE AND EARS THAT THEY SHOULD NOT HEAR, TO THIS VERY DAY.” And David says: “LET THEIR TABLE BECOME A SNARE AND A TRAP, A STUMBLING BLOCK AND A RECOMPENSE TO THEM. LET THEIR EYES BE DARKENED, SO THAT THEY DO NOT SEE, AND BOW DOWN THEIR BACK ALWAYS.”

One of several key statements is made in these verses, that being:

“I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew.”

They have purposely been blinded to the Truth. This does not mean they have been cut off. Any who says otherwise is a false teacher and should be shunned. God promises Abrahm something special for the people of Israel and He will allow them to fulfill it.

With this in mind. When it comes time to reading future events given to us in the Word of God. We must look at them from this perspective.

There are two things that need to be understood when looking at prophecy given in the Bible. Frist, where does Christianity end on the face of the earth during the tribulation. Second, where does the Jewish people’s greatest trails begin. When people come to understand these points, they awaken to the Truth found within the Bible when it come to the difference between these two groups. What will surprise most is that the answer to this riddle is basically the exact same time.

To be a born-again Christian Jesus Christ says this:

John 3:3-7 NKJV – Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’

To be born-again requires after accepting that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that only through Him can you enter the kingdom of heaven.  First, you must be water baptized in His name. Second, you must be filled with the Holy Spirit.

If there is no Holy Spirit present none can become Christian. Yet, what do we learn from 2 Thessalonians.

 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 NKJV – And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.

It is the presence of the Holy Spirit on earth that now restrains the antichrist from being fully revealed. Therefore, once the Holy Ghost is removed is when all will know who the antichrist is which will be witnessed by the desolation of the third and last temple. When does this occur? The simple answer is given in the book of Daniel:

Daniel 9:27 NKJV – Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.”

This leads us to these verses spoken by Jesus Christ:

Matthew 24:15-22 NKJV – “Therefore when you see the ‘ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.

Therefore, those being warned here are not Christians, but Jewish people. This is seen in how He spoke these words and the fact that the antichrist is now fully revealed. Since the antichrist is revealed that means the Holy Spirit has been removed. Any who had been filled with the Holy Ghost had been removed due to His presence within them.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NKJV – Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Knowing these things brings into balance these verses found in the book of Revelation:

Revelation 7:1-14 NKJV – After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea, saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” And I heard the number of those who were sealed. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed: of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed. After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?” And I said to him, “Sir, you know.” So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Before the Holy Spirit is removed from the face of the earth. The 144,000 are sealed and protected from harm by God. These are only Jewish people as shown in these verses that were just read. Then we see the uncountable. The billions that are from every nation and race standing in white before God. These are the last of the temples of the Holy Ghost removed from the face of the earth. The 144,000 stays upon the earth and will witness what is to befall their fellow Israelites. The ones that were warned to flee from Jerusalem when the antichrist is revealed.

Consequently, it is very clear that there are two different prophecies being followed and fulfilled. Each with a purpose. Each with a definitive goal in mind. The salvation of both the Jews and the gentiles.

Why the Jewish nation has to endure through the harshness that is to follow once the antichrist is fully revealed is all due to their rejection of Jesus Christ as the Messiah.

One of the most important aspects that occurred in Jesus Christ’s ministry was the Sermon on the Mount. Here he put forth several of His principles and commands, which a majority rejected outright. It is soon after this point that He started teaching parables. It is the fact that He started teaching in parables that shows that Christ recognizes the fulfillment of prophecy of His rejection by the children of Israel. Which is why they must suffer through nearly the entire tribulation.

It must also be noted the wording of what will become the rapture of the Jewish people. So, let us look to these verses:

Daniel 12:1-3 NKJV – “At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was since there was a nation, Even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered, Every one who is found written in the book. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever.

“And at that time your people shall be delivered.”

This is why Israel must endure the tribulation. For it will cause them to finally accept the will of God and that the Messiah was and is Jesus of Nazareth.

Therefore, understand these things. There are two groups of events proceeding side by side at this very moment. One is for the gentiles, which have the Christians within them. The other is for Israel to fulfill the promise made to Abraham.

We are now witnessing events that show we are in the last days before the return of Jesus Christ. His first appearance will not be on the face of this earth but in the sky above and will be accompanied by the blast of a trumpet two times. On the second blast millions, not billions will disappear from the face of the earth. Just so you understand the sorrow of this last statement is that there are over 2.5 billion people that profess to being “Christian.” However, only millions will vanish in the twinkling of an eye. What will follow is the mandatory order to take the mark of the beast. This will take the form of a chip implanted in the hand and/or a tattoo. There are even indications that retinal scans may be introduced with something on or in the forehead. It is here that the others that are of the 2.5 billion still left upon this planet must decide. The mark or death. Then at the midpoint of the tribulation the Holy Spirit will be removed including those that are filled with the Holy Ghost. These will be in the billions.

It is at this point that the tribes of Israel will encounter their final trials to redeem themselves in the eyes of God. As witnessed in the wording of the book of Daniel. As the last part of the last three and half years near their end they will receive their rapture as promised to them in the book of Daniel.

It is time to decide your own fates. Time is running out. Do you wish to be in the millions or the billions or the damned? It is all up to you. Decide now. Downsize now and give it to the poor and the needy.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #161 (A Promise People Don’t Wish to Hear About)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

People don’t want to hear what I am about to say. They wish to hear about the joy of God’s rewards to those that promise to love and follow Him. Many are even under the misconception that these rewards have already been given to them. Jesus Christ makes it very clear that no rewards will be given until His return.

Matthew 16:24-27 NKJV – Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.

“For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.”

“And then He Will reward each according to his works.”

Paul writes basically the same thing to Timothy is the first letter to him:

1 Timothy 6:17-19 NKJV – Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

This is one of the main reasons people, especially those that profess to being “Christian” do not wish to hear what I am about to say. For this is a promise that was first given to the people of Israel, but since they live and behave in the same exact manner, it applies to them as well.

This is one reason God led Daniel to write what is now the Book of Daniel within the Old Testament of the Bible. It has been a while since I talked about this book within the Word of God. Which is why I am discussing it now.

The core purpose of the book of Daniel was to show all of humanity that God keeps His promises. Many are rejoicing over what I have just stated. Why? Because, once again, they have only heard of God’s love and rewards that come with it.

God is also a God of judgement.

1 Peter 4:12-19 NKJV – Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? Now “IF THE RIGHTEOUS ONE IS SCARCELY SAVED, WHERE WILL THE UNGODLY AND THE SINNER APPEAR?” Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

“For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?”

This judgement upon the Body is very visible if you take time to observe and listen. Many profess to being followers of Christ yet they condone and support sins that are shown within the Bible will not be welcomed within the kingdom of God. These verses I just quoted from 1 Peter mention only a few. Those that are murderers, those that steal, those who commit acts of evil and finally those that stick their noses into other people’s business and gossip about it.

However, there are other behaviors which again are pointed directly to those that profess to being followers of Christ as shown here:

Ephesians 5:1-5 NKJV – Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

Fornication, all uncleanness, covetousness. No filthiness, nor foolish talk, no coarse joking. Yet, many do not truly understand much that is said here so let is dig deeper into the Word of God.

Fornication – G4202 – porneia – harlotry (including adultery and incest), whoredom; idolatry, pornography.

  1. porneia – TDNT – Extra-marital inter-course, cultic prostitution, intercourse outside marriage.

A quote from the TDNT says this: “The situation of Christians is indeed much more serious, since they are at the end of the age. In the shameful vices of unnatural sex relations, which spread like a plague in the Graeco-Roman world of his day, Paul sees the outworking of a severe judgment of God.” [Friedrich Hauck and Seigfried Schulz.]

It continues a short time later with this: “As individuals are to steer clear of ‘porneia’ so it is the apostle’s supreme concern to keep the communities free from such sins, since toleration of the offender makes the whole church guilty and constitutes an eschatological threat.”

Eschatological or eschatology means – a branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind.

Uncleanness – G167 – akatharsia – impurity be it physically or morally.

Again, a deeper look in the TDNT – “Young Christianity regards the sexual immorality of the Hellenistic world as ungodly an expression of the nature of the unregenerate man whose action is determined by commitment, not to God, but to natural lusts or desires.”

This is explained better in Galatians:

Galatians 5:16-21 NKJV – I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Covetousness – G4124 – pleonexia – avarice, aggression, desire for advantage, greediness.

But note the wording in verse five of Ephesians five: “nor covetous man, who is an idolater.” Here is one of the times that the NLT gets it right so let us look at that version: “For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.”

Filthiness – G151 – aischrotés – obscenity, indecency, baseness, shamefulness.

  1. baseness – a lack of any honor or morals.

Foolish talking – G3474 – móros – silly talk, buffoonery

               buffoonery – the behavior of a person who does silly things, usually to make other people laugh.

Jesting – G2160 – eutrapelia – ribaldry, witticism (that is in a vulgar sense)

               ribaldry – language that refers to sex in a rude but humorous way.

God is weeding out those that profess to being His children. However, their behavior and actions say otherwise. I will turn to Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 5:21-31 NKJV – ‘Hear this now, O foolish people, Without understanding, Who have eyes and see not, And who have ears and hear not: Do you not fear Me?’ says the LORD. ‘Will you not tremble at My presence, Who have placed the sand as the bound of the sea, By a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass beyond it? And though its waves toss to and fro, Yet they cannot prevail; Though they roar, yet they cannot pass over it. But this people has a defiant and rebellious heart; They have revolted and departed. They do not say in their heart, “Let us now fear the LORD our God, Who gives rain, both the former and the latter, in its season. He reserves for us the appointed weeks of the harvest.” Your iniquities have turned these things away, And your sins have withheld good from you. ‘For among My people are found wicked men; They lie in wait as one who sets snares; They set a trap; They catch men. As a cage is full of birds, So their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become great and grown rich. They have grown fat, they are sleek; Yes, they surpass the deeds of the wicked; They do not plead the cause, The cause of the fatherless; Yet they prosper, And the right of the needy they do not defend. Shall I not punish them for these things?’ says the LORD. ‘Shall I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?’ “An astonishing and horrible thing Has been committed in the land: The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. But what will you do in the end?

These Words are not exclusive to the Jewish people any longer for many that profess to being His children through His Son Jesus Christ behave in this same manner.

They see themselves as special, exempt. They look down upon others as lesser than they and believe that nothing will happen to their salvation. This is how the Roman Christians thought and behaved, and this is what was said to them:

Romans 2:1-11 NLT – You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things? Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. He will judge everyone according to what they have done. He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.

“For God does not show favoritism.”

God is cleaning out the True House of God for the wedding feast that is near at hand. Christ is vomiting out those that believe they are perfect and right with God as they sit in their huge house, with its multi-car garage. As they wear their fancy clothes to church and complement each other on how beautiful they are. Not grasping or even realizing they are no longer a part of the Body of Christ. For many have approached them to repent and to turn from the self-absorbed ways and behaviors. Yet they will not hear until it is too late, and the wedding feasts doors have been closed and locked.

Matthew 25:10-13 NKJV – And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #149 (Come out of her my Children)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

Revelation 18:4 NKJV – And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues.

Now there are several points that people must come to a realization about this verse. True it is later in the book of Revelation. However, it is aimed at describing one of the two Babylons. The first Babylon, described in chapter seventeen is the apostate religion which will worship the world and the antichrist. The second is the place called the City of Babylon which is an actual place that exists within this temporal plain we now live within.

It is due to this last statement that this verse is stated and confirmation that at this very moment the City of Babylon is in existence as well the apostate religion. This also means that followers of Christ at this very moment are in the City of Babylon, which is why this warning is given. This is Truth of the Word of God. Refuse to accept it at your own peril of eternal salvation. For it is made clear that we are not to partake of her sins. Therefore, what are her sins?

First:

Revelation 18:3 NKJV – For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury.”

1 – For all the nations have drunk of the ⁸wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her

  1. fornication – G4202 – porneia – harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively idolatry, whoredom

a1) harlotry – prostitution

a2) whoredom – Unlawful sexual relations. Promiscuous sex; unfaithfulness to God; idolatry.

  • idolatry – excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion, excessive devotion to or reverence for some person or thing

The first sins listed are very telling and reflect the mentality found within many. We see many behaviors that are present in today’s society and has been prevalent and growing for decades but took a greater leap forward starting in the late 1960s and was marked by the event called Woodstock, which took place in 1969. Promiscuous sex increased nearly exponentially. Marriage decreased and unbiblical divorces increased, which fits with “unlawful sexual relations.” People began to leave God and the teachings found within the Bible. To understand the full meaning of “idolatry” we must look to the Word of God:

Ephesians 5:5 NLT – You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.

“Worshiping the things of this world.” This includes homes, and those things which fill it. As well as expensive clothes and those things which are called a “want” and are not necessary for someone’s basic requirements to survive. They also worship celebrities be that in music, movies or even politics. This leads us to the next sin listed in this verse from Relveation.

2) abundance of her luxury

To this one we will turn to the Word of God to come to understanding:

Luke 16:13-15 NKJV – “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Seeking after wealth. Buying expensive homes, multiple homes, expensive items to fill these buildings. Fancy cars. Buying items not needed or required. All of this is things which Jesus Christ said we are not to do or seek after.

Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Mark 10:21 NKJV – Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

Luke 14:25-27 NKJV – Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.

Luke 14:33 NKJV – So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.

Many now profess to being “Christian” yet they live in all those things I mentioned earlier. Consequently, in essence they are not following the command given to us in Revelation 18:4. They believe with all their hearts that they are saved and redeemed when it is clear to all that this is the furthest thing from the truth. They have chosen to reject the commands of Christ. They have denied their Savior, who says this to those that choose to turn their back upon Him.

Matthew 10:33 NKJV – But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

They behave just as the Pharisees did to Christ when He said you cannot serve two masters. However, they still can redeem themselves. They still have the opportunity to fix their relationship with God, which is why Christ said this in the last letter to the seven churches:

Revelation 3:17-19 NKJV – Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

“Be zealous and repent.”

what does it mean to be zealous?

Zealous – G2206 – zéloó – affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, I am eager for.

So let us put this into perspective by also looking at the word “chasten.”

Chasten – G3811 – paideuó – to train up a child, that is educate, or by (implication) discipline (by punishment), more severely.

Learn the Truth of the Word of God earnestly and repent meaning to do as the Bible instructs. Sell your possessions and stop living as the world lives. No tattoos, no fancy clothes. Use most of your earthly wealth to spread the Word of God

1 Timothy 6:17-19 NKJV – Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Stop thinking only about your own self desires and wants.

James 3:13-18 NKJV – Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Take action now, not tomorrow and do not shrug off what is being said here as if it were being said by someone not speaking the Truth. Christ made it clear that we are not to be a part of the world. This makes it so if we are willing to pursue to be His children, His disciples, to come out of the City of Babylon.

In my earlier podcast #133 (And the Sun and Moon will Darken) I go into detail about the two times during the tribulation that the sun will darken. One will be during the breaking of the seals. This is the one that falls in line with the plagues that will befall the City of Babylon. Because during this time those that follow Christ can still be found in this temporal plain of existence. So, this warning will still be relevant to them, however, since the plagues happen toward the end of the first three and a half years of the tribulation. There is no telling how many may be left by that time.

It is also hopeful that they would have awakened to the truth by that time, and hopefully repented from the false teachings they had embraced which resulted in their being still in this temporal existence at this time frame. Leaving them to suffer the trials and could I say tribulations that will befall them in this time frame.

We must also remember that at this time it will be mandatory to accept the mark of the beast, which all indications point to being a chip that is injected into their right hand or possibly inserted into their nasal cavity which is found in the forehead. Even though there has been evidence of a tattoo that has microchip tech planted into the ink. So, disposing for all the personal items people have collected around themselves will be difficult to dispose of. Even though there will be scrupulous people that will take from those selling these idols they worshipped over God for hardly what their supposed earthly value would be. But honestly isn’t this what they will deserve for not truly following Christ and all His commandments in the first place?

As I have stated before we are stewards. We are the servants of Christ.

Hebrews 13:1-9 NLT – Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The LORD is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them.

These are the actions of a steward of Jesus Christ. It is how all should be acting now. Most refuse to accept this. Most would rather live in their idolatry of worldly possessions.

Is this the fate you truly desire for yourself? All because you refused to heed the warning. So, I will state it once again.

Revelation 18:4 NKJV – And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues.

To come out of her you must get rid of your homes, clothes and luxuries that go beyond your daily needs to survive and then use most of your earthly wealth to spread the Word of God

1 Timothy 6:17-19 NKJV – Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #148 (A Warning to those that teach falsely the Book of Revelation)

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Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

As we come to the end of it all. Confusion runs rampant within all communities, including the so called “Christian” community. There are many ways that this is shown. However, one of the worst is how many are throwing out their versions of how the tribulation will play out. Many even deny the Words of Jesus Christ Himself in this, which is bad, but not the worst.

But what could be worse than denying Christ? Spreading false teachings about the tribulation that will lead people not to seek salvation before it even begins. For in the last chapter of the book of Revelation this is written:

Revelation 22:18-19 NKJV – For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

When I write and talk about the end times, I do my best to stay within Christ’s Words, and that of the Bible. A few times I talked of a dream I had. But it was more symbolism than adding or taking away from the Word of God. As it should be.

When people say things like they see nuclear explosion or that Christians will be present after the Holy Spirit is removed from this temporal existence. They are adding to these prophecy and thus asking God to curse them. Why? Because they haven’t read the Bible nor the book of Revelation to the point of reading the verses listed above. If they had they would be more willing to be silent when it comes to prophecy.

Why?

Because they desire to be in robes of white and believe that they can by speaking out even though they are teaching falsely.

Many though seek the limelight. They seek to be seen as the voice of God. They wish their names to go down in history. Again, showing they have not read the Bible. For they seek to have a legacy which is counter to the Bible as seen in Isaiah:

Isaiah 65:17 NKJV – “For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; And the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.

This is why I turn away from any “ministry” where someone entitles it after themselves, for only one being deserves ALL the glory. God through His Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is why any who seeks to have their names remembered in any form show their disloyalty to God by doing so. Which is something they will have to face God about when the time comes.

I have known since the 1980s when I was in my thirties, I was a dreamer of dreams. I knew then that it was within the next ten years that are before us all that Christ would return. As promised by God I do not know the exact day of Christ’s return, just the general timing. This has come to be true, for Christ said this:

Matthew 24:32-35 NKJV – “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

When reading the preceding verses before these, we see all the things Christ talked about now taking place at this time. We also see this said about the people in this time frame in 2 Timothy:

2 Timothy 3:1-5 NKJV – But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!

This is how the people behaved in the time of Noah just before the flood occurred. This behavior did not come into fruition until most of humanity abandoned the true teachings found within the Bible. When they kicked God out of the schools in 1962 and then legalized human sacrifice in 1972 under the camouflage name of “abortion.” This is what began the downward spiral of all humanity towards these behaviors which plague all of humanity. Opening the door to the entire world being at the same level of hedonism, while pretending that some aspects are better than others under the label of one religion over another. Living in a type of moral superiority while denying the source of where morality originated. All the while worshiping everything but God through the accurate teachings of Jesus Christ.

I have discussed this before in past podcasts, but I will address this in more detail this time, because I have encountered those that wish to deny the existence of a pretribulation rapture. Which is one of the greatest denials of Jesus Christ Himself, because they are words spoken by Him.

Luke 21:10-27 NKJV – Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name’s sake. But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But not a hair of your head shall be lost. By your patience possess your souls. “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

This is all the tribulation prophecies listed in the gospel of Luke. What occurs next in this book is essential to those that wish to understand Christ’s warning to those that wish to be ready for His return in this time.

The warning:

Luke 21:28-33 NKJV – Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

What to do when those that profess to following Christ should be doing once they see these prophecies become reality, which by the way they are.

Luke 21:34-36 NKJV – “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

From Luke 21:10 – 36 is all linked together. So I will restate the last sentence once again.

“Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

“That you may be counted worthy to escape all these things.”

All – G3956 – pas – every, the whole.

This is a description of a pretribulation rapture and how to be able to qualify to be worthy to partake within it. This is supported here:

 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 NKJV – For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

Yet how many will be within this calling into the sky? Those that are ready, and how many will that be?

Matthew 7:13-14 NKJV – “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Simply stated. Only a few will be in the pretribulation rapture, for only a few will be prepared. This is witnessed by those that insist that there will not be one.

Could this be because they are accepting the lies so when it does occur, they will be able to keep many from finding the truth. So that they will embrace other lies. Like those that say there will be Christians here after the antichrist is revealed. For those that say this discount these verses:

2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 NKJV – Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming.

“And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.  And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming.”

Key wording in these verses which I just restated:

“The mystery of lawlessness is already at work.”

and

“He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.”

The mystery will be who is behind the persecution of those that follow Christ as shown in Revelation 13. However, this truth will be hidden since He cannot be revealed until the “He who now restrains” is taken out of the way.

This is the Holy Spirit, who dwells within those that accept Christ as their Savior.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NKJV – Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Romans 8:9 NKJV – But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.

Any with the Holy Spirit within them, must be removed from the face of the earth. Through death or rapture. Then and only then will the antichrist be fully revealed as shown in 2 Thessalonians. This will occur at the midpoint of the tribulation. Shown here:

 Daniel 9:27 NKJV – Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.”

As well as in Revelation 13.

Christ is coming very very soon. I don’t know if I am right, but I refuse to add to or take away from Revelation. Therefore, I strive to make myself ready to be worthy to be counted within the few. How? By attempting to cause others to be ready for His return as well. I seek to glorify only God through His Son our Savior Jesus Christ. The only beings worthy to be glorified.

God Bless