Looking back on his prophetic statement, I couldn’t agree
more. Since then, I’ve spent most of my free time reading the Bible, learning
from godly teachers, and immersing in Bible studies to unlearn bad theology,
and learn good theology. I’ve buried my mother and my father, published my
first book, and learned to cope with life’s issues by the guidance of God. I’m
blessed and edified, even though I’m relatively poor.
My life has resembled a Bible College experience in
recent years. God vacated certain friends and family from my life, as he has
brought-in new friends and teachers. I started out at a local Messianic Church
learning Theology 101: The eternality of Sabbath. Once I learned about the
Sabbath, God pushed me on to another teacher, and then on to another teacher. Looking back, I have become aware of when God
was pushing me toward new teachers. He wanted me to learn certain information,
and then progress toward new teachers.
Today, I study with a top Hebrew linguist, the top historical
Torah scholar, and a very godly biker dude. I attend Yeshivas where everything
is discussed openly. My life is simple and good. I am edified, regardless of
what I publish about our turbulent times. At work and at Bible studies, I notice
that there are only a few that share my level of edification. Other than my
job, I’m barely connected to the fallen world. Some of my friends are very connected
and concerned. My heart breaks for my friends that want to fully serve the
Lord, but, they recall Sodom, like Lot’s wife. According to a prophet named Demitru Duduman, America is Sodom, and America is Babylon. He prophesied this for the USA in 1993:
Suddenly
Babylon has fallen and been broken; wail for her! Take balm for her pain; perhaps
she may be healed. We would have healed Babylon, but she was not healed. Forsake
her, and let us go each to his own country, for her judgment has reached up to
heaven and has been lifted up even to the skies.
The
Lord has brought about our vindication; come, let us declare in Zion the work
of the Lord our God.
“Sharpen
the arrows! Take up the shields!
The
Lord has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because his purpose
concerning Babylon is to destroy it, for that is the vengeance of the Lord, the
vengeance for his temple.
“Set
up a standard against the walls of Babylon; make the watch strong; set up
watchmen; prepare the ambushes; for the Lord has both planned and done what he
spoke concerning the inhabitants of Babylon. O you who dwell by many waters, rich
in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut. The Lord of
hosts has sworn by himself: Surely I will fill you with men, as many as
locusts, and they shall raise the shout of victory over you.
“It
is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom,
and by his understanding stretched out the heavens. Jeremiah 51:8-15 (ESV)
How can some of us be edified, when we live in a
country under judgment? I submit that some of us have dealt with our issues,
and many of us have unresolved issues.
Most of us have issues where God is dealing with us
personally. Some of us are married to non-believers. We’ll call these people Laodicean
Spouses. What if a Laodicean Spouse could cause you to lose your faith? God
forbid! What if God tells you to move from danger, and your non-believing spouse
says, “No!” What about our Laodicean Children? Why won’t God intercede on their
behalf today? What about our possessions? Why would God ask us to donate our
stuff? My friends want to retire, and play with their adorable grand children,
not run from the antichrist. Nobody wants to be persecuted. Nobody wants
another war. They like their heads on top of their necks, and food in their bellies.
We realize turbulent times are ahead, but, we long for the good old days.
We like being rich, and fabulous, don’t we? Why can’t
God leave His sheep alone during the end times? If it’s all about the Jews
saying, “Baruch Ha’bah B’shem Adonai,” why do we Gentiles have to be persecuted
too? Now, do you understand why the deceitful doctrine called the Rapture is so
appealing?
The tests are coming: Are you prepared? My most
trusted Bible study friend is Mark, the biker dude. He has no formal training,
yet the depth of his faith and knowledge surpasses any Seminary professor. He
is the most edified friend that I know. He lives this verse:
Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for
you. I Peter 5:7 (KJV)
Why is Mark so edified in the face of such
adversity? Faith! Why is a fellow like Mark my friend? God!
I submit that God is bringing together some people,
while he’s separating others.
Soon, God may cause you to befriend your opposite.
Maybe God will cause you to befriend a biker dude, or worse than that; He may
cause you to befriend your enemy. To what level will God descend to save your
soul? He willingly sent His Son to die for your sins. Do you think He is
finished with applying every effort to save your soul today? No! He is actively
pursuing you, wooing you to a greater faith. Answer His call!
What is God telling you today? Are you even
listening to His voice? I’m stating that He wants to comfort you with his
words, regardless of your surroundings. And He is sending comforting people
into your life. Are you aware of His efforts to edify you?
A
thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will
not come near you.You
will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Psalm
91:7-8 (ESV)
(Please
read all of Psalm 91. It’s that important.)
Shalom!
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