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Signs of End Times
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Unrest
and Fear Increase of Knowledge
Busy -
Running To and Fro Lovers of Self
Pleasure
Seeking Pride and Selfishness
Drunkenness and Gluttony Desecration of Marriage
Moral
Degeneracy Violence and Crime
Wars and
Commotions Disease and Pestilence
Disasters
and Famines Apostasy/Great Falling Away
Spiritualism Warning Messages
Jerusalem
Destroyed Great Tribulation
Great
Earthquake Dark Day
Red Moon Falling Stars
What do you think...are
we close? What are you doing about it?
11/03/2007
We are absolutely convinced that
end time events are drawing very close, and the vast majority of the
folks in this world are going to miss the promise. YHWH has graciously
brought many into our lives who have blessed us and we have an
obligation to give them the message. It is our “Esther” moment.
Although, we are told their response will be as that spoken of in
Ezekiel 2, we must serve as watchmen.
Scripture, in Revelation,
tells us that in order to enter the Kingdom of YHWH, we MUST keep the
commandments of YHWH and have the faith of Yahshua.
We respond in faith
to the gift of salvation of the blood of Yahshua with the keeping of
YHWH’s commands, which Paul says are just, holy and good. We follow the
rules because of our love and
gratitude for the sacrifice of Yahshua for us, not to earn salvation.
Yahshua said in John, if
you love me keep my commandments. Scripture says 22 times to keep my
commandments, with 1/3 of those references in Psalms, Proverbs, and even
the new testament. It is not an
old testament concept. Yahshua summed them
up. How do we love our neighbor as ourselves? We do not steal from
him, we do not take his wife, and we do not lust after his possessions,
or murder him. We repay him if we break something borrowed, etc…we
follow the rules that existed in the garden at creation before sin
entered.
How do we love YHWH with
all our heart, soul, and mind? We honor HIM by having none other before
HIM, we respect HIS name (HIS name is NOT “God”),
we do not have idols, and we keep the 7th day HE set apart
and blessed at creation.
The new covenant is about
salvation through grace based on Yahshua’s sacrifice. The ONLY laws
fulfilled by Yahshua that are now unnecessary are the sacrificial
laws which were added with the Levitical
priesthood. HIS was one sacrifice forever.
No one will claim that the
law against adultery or theft or murder is void. Realistically speaking
then, the only law most mainstream christians
think is done away with is the Sabbath. It is a travesty to think that
YHWH sacrificed HIS only begotten son just so that we could worship on
Sunday, eat bacon and celebrate Christmas (a
decidedly pagan festival).
We need rules to tell us
what is right and wrong. Paul said without the law there is no
sin…obviously there is sin in the world so there must still be law.
How can we obey and seek to please YHWH
unless we do those things HE tells us to do? The law
was not nailed to the cross, but
our debt or punishment for breaking the
law was paid by Yahshua’s sacrifice. However, if we continue
in lawlessness, we crucify HIM again.
In addition, John tells
us we must worship in spirit and truth. YHWH grafted the gentiles (the
nations) into Israel…HE DID NOT BECOME A GENTILE GOD! There is no
authority given to the pope, the rabbis, Dallas Theological Seminary,
Constantine or any other person or entity to change the word of YHWH.
HE tells us that HE changes NOT.
The predestined plan of
salvation is for Israel and that is whom Yahshua came for; and to whom
the disciples were sent. HIS plan is to
redeem, reconcile, and reunite all of Israel. To accept these facts and
break away from the norm of modern western religion takes courage. YHWH
tells us many times in scripture to fear not. This is what exercising
the faith of Yahshua is all about…following YHWH even when it conflicts
with the mainstream or the rabbis, Pharisees, the pope, the masses, our
families, or Billy Graham. We
can no longer be united in lies.
However, Israelite
genealogy of one of the twelve tribes is not necessary for entrance into
the kingdom because, by HIS infinite mercy, YHWH also extends the offer
to ANYONE who accepts the gift and becomes
grafted into the branch of Israel,
as did Ruth and Cornelius. However, those grafted in must reject
non-scriptural rules, doctrines, and traditions of men when they attach
themselves to the vine.
We
love you brothers and
sisters, and give you these hard words to encourage you to step out in
faith, Feel the exhilaration that Peter did (however brief) when he
stepped out of the boat to walk toward Yahshua…knowing, as he did, that
Yahshua will extend HIS hand if we begin to sink.
6/11/06 Hello
Brothers and Sisters,
We
want to share a message that YHWH has put on our hearts. YHWH has given us
the calling to use this very unusual pregnancy as a testimony of HIS power
and control. HE is doing a mighty work. I promise that we did not ask for
this endeavor...we are simply walking the walk HE has given us. YHWH is
using this testimony of HIS strength. It is NOT ABOUT US...but it is about
YHWH and HIS work!
Most of you know that this pregnancy is a miracle...Mary had been told in
her spirit of this birth several years ago (which she documented in her
journal) about a little girl named Hannah Ruth who would be conceived during
a feast and born during a feast. But when she went through menopause, she
began to wonder if she had heard correctly. Then at Pesach 2005, YHWH gave
her strength to conceive. Some saw physical evidence of her pregnancy at
Sukkoth 2005 in Milton. She is carrying this child in excellent health. Yes
that is 14+ months now, and the feast of her birth is yet to come.
Since we had told YHWH 8 years ago that we were forsaking man's medical
industry and depending on Yahshua to be our physician, HE has been faithful.
Through birth and childrearing, (including 2 rough and tumble boys on a
ranch) we have not required outside medical care. Thus during this
pregnancy, we are standing back and watching the faithfulness and salvation
of YHWH.
We
cannot explain a 50 year old post-menopausal woman becoming pregnant and
carrying the child for 14+ months. Neither can we explain floating axe
heads, parting of waters, budding and fruiting almond branches, turning
water into wine, or even resurrections of the dead. But we do believe!
We
have little personal credibility and YHWH wants us to use our weakness to
show HIS strength and HIS message. HE wants to use this unique pregnancy to
draw attention to a message that HE has been putting on our hearts for some
time now. We have been told that we are YHWH's husbandmen and are to be as
watchmen on the wall and sound the alarm.
And that message is that the time of Jacob's trouble, Yahshua's return and
the re-gathering of Israel is very close. Covenant believers should
be extracting themselves from the world. We need to redeem the time for
diligent attention to cleaning our spiritual houses now! We are called to
be pure and set apart! We must overcome the sin that plagues us daily. We
must seek purity.
The time for worldly pursuits is past. Concerns of building homes, buying
properties, starting or expanding businesses and buying and selling should
no longer be on our minds. Future planning for worldly pursuits such as
college or retirement is useless. Solomon wrote that it is all vanity and
striving against the wind.
As
in the days of Noah, life for many continues as normal; with sports,
politics, clubs, television, movies, games, shopping and financial pursuits
vying for our time and attention. But there is soon to be a time for the
symbolic door on the ark to close! Those whose attention has been toward
these vain activities may be exposed to wrath.
Just as christians cannot "just believe" and be saved, covenant believers
cannot assume that simply observing Sabbath puts us on the ark's passenger
list.
The bridegroom is coming soon. We must be like the 5 wise virgins who were
awake, watching, whose lamps were prepared and who were wearing their
wedding garments. We cannot be like the 5 lazy and unwise virgins who did
not realize the importance of watching and preparing. They were left out of
the wedding supper.
The gate to everlasting life is narrow and FEW find it...the path is found
by praying continually, total immersion in scripture, and
serious realignment of our priorities. How many hours each day do you spend
in non-YHWH activities? How you spend your time is a declaration of your
priorities. The way of YHWH is NOT a part-time job.
The time is now for distinguishing ourselves from the world!
We must make declaration of whom we follow. We must show our faith
through our obedience. Scripture says we are given a sign between YHWH
and HIS people...and it is the seventh day Sabbath.
Speak thou also unto the children of Israel,
saying, Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it
is
a sign between Me and you throughout your generations; that
ye
may know that I am
YHWH that doth sanctify you.
Exodus
31:13
As important as
obedience is; walking with
YHWH is more than just Sabbath, and meats, and set apart days. It is
extraction from worldly priorities and activities. It is total trust,
faith and obedience. It is making YHWH our focus. It is reaching out to the
brethren to encourage them to work toward the goal. We are to be an example
of obedience, dedication and faith.
Now is the time to prepare! Now is the time to drop vain pursuits! Now is
the time to purify ourselves! Now is the time to encourage and exhort each
other! Now is the time to help the struggling brother and sister to
overcome! Do you realize how awful a time that will be when we, like Noah,
hear the struggling cries of those without?
The purpose of this message is to share something that Father YHWH has put
on our hearts...it is a work of love and concern. It is not directed to any
particular group or person. Neither is it an issue to start contentions,
flame wars or debates.
Let those with eyes to see, see and ears to hear, hear! Praise YHWH for
HIS mercy, HIS faithfulness, HIS protection, HIS control, and HIS calling.
6/16/06
Since I gave this message, some have requested clarification.
The message is about focus on YHWH...it is not necessarily a call to
quit work (unless that work does not honor YHWH). But the message does
implore folks to make sure that the bulk of their time is not filled
with career and career plans. It is a plea to look at one's job
to insure it is one that brings honor and esteem to YHWH...not just
makes money.
It is a call to ignore vain activities and focus on spiritually
important, and not worldly pursuits. It is a message to distinguish
ourselves from the world in all areas of life. And it is a hard ball
message with a genuine sense of urgency. The call is to make
changes today, not in weeks, months, years, or when the kids go off to
school, or when one sells their business, or completes THEIR plans.,
etc. And it is a message to seek each other out to encourage and
exhort them and share testimonies of faith
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