THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 378

In God we Trust. In retrospect, this repeatedly cited motto suggests that we believe there is a God. Well the devil also believes that there is one God and trembles. The devil found that out the hard way when he tried doing his own thing. Now the devil trembles at the very thought of God Almighty, for he along with his crew of demons are on route to a place called Hell.

Unlike the images that we are often subjected to, hell is a place of torment where no one dies. But hell was never prepared for man. Rather, it was prepared for fallen angelic spirits who cannot die and thus must dwell in isolation for eternity. Tortured! When one arrives there it becomes their permanent address. Although these fallen angels know God they will never as a consequence of their disobedience have an opportunity to walk in a personal relationship with God.

Fortunately, we do have this opportunity which is why we ask - "Who is the God that we profess to trust in? Who is the God that we refer to when we say to each other God bless? God is not a chain around one’s neck. Neither is God a picture hanging on a wall. God certainly is not a statue because a statue is lifeless. So then, who is this God who loved us so much that He was willing to die for us?

Well, in this context we can learn from history. For example, before the Reformation, a dark cloud of religious ignorance covered what was then known as earth. During this time, God in many respects was considered an unknown. Further, religious ignorance at the time was perpetuated as if it were light. But in reality, it was nothing more than satanic fallen angels endeavouring to take their last stand against God’s rule. Historically, it might even look like they were achieving their goal.

That is, until someone’s inner light turned on and the question was asked, "Where did all this religious captivity come from?" In asking the question, people began to compare the current societal environment to the analogy of warfare -- where signposts are often turned around and the road pointing to God is instead pointing to a dead end street. In reflecting upon this, people began to understand that within society dwelt religious traditional ceremonies and institutions that hid the light of God from the people.

But then an inner light began to shine -- to a place where the light which was much brighter than the noon day sun began to rise. Unlike the dark days before, this light led not to the proliferation of religious and institutional traditions. Instead, the light revealed truth for what it was. That first God is love and second, with open arms He is saying that you and I should make a personal decision to return to Him.

When this enlightenment occurred, that entrenched religious domineering system of darkness began to reel on its heels. As the promised SEED of the woman the Word of God put its foot upon the devil (in disguise) society began to change. Unfortunately, however, it was still not a death blow. It is for this reason that once again the devil in disguise religious system rides horseback upon the political system working its way into places of power. At the same time, the devil is bent on bringing people who do not know the Word of God into their captivity. Blinding them from the truth.

The good news is that the cloak of anti-Christian teachings which has domineered within society since 300/400 AD is still being rent. The entrance of the Word of God (light) is gradually dispelling the religious darkness that desires to cover people's thinking with a blanket of submission. Like the Reformation days, the scriptures continue to be published unifying many zealous believers together in the knowledge and understanding that God truly loves them. Indeed, how blessed it is when all people can dwell together in unity.

Like the inner light believers of old, Friends who were later called Quakers journeyed along with the Puritans. At this time, the Puritans were still partially immersed in the Law (for they were unaware that the Law was added until the SEED (Christ) after which the gospel of grace is seated). In this context, the puritans persecuted the inner light people not permitting them into their towns. In some cases, it actually brought death upon them -- the first woman hung in Boston was of the Quaker- Friends - of inner light persuasion. The Quakers were the initial framers of the American constitution for the constitution was based upon the freedom and liberty and religious tolerance that the enlightenment of the glorious gospel of God in Christ brought.

This is why JESUS commissioned believers to preach this gospel as missionaries to the world. For it is the preaching of this gospel that brings liberty, peace and prosperity to one and all. In this sense, I say thank God for the internet for this gospel right now (like the twinkling of an eye) can as a consequence encompass the whole world. The Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (not military power) bringing nations out from religious satanic captivity. Through preaching peace in JESUS the Christ Lord of all!

Therefore, it is my hearts desire and prayer to God that wherever you might be, you shall prosper and be in good health even as your soul is quickened by the entrance of the Word of Life contained in the NEW TESTAMENT! Peace to all nations!