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Daily Devotional – January 1

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Look Up, Lift Up Your Heads!

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Part 3

To read part 1, click here…Today’s Devotional – July 4th (Look Up & Lift Up Your Heads! Part 1)

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Jesus spoke to His disciples about the various signs of the end, and of His Second Coming. 

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And among the various signs, Luke 21:25 speaks of these…

“And there shall be signs in the sun,

and in the moon, and in the stars;

and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity;

the sea and the waves roaring;

Men’s hearts failing them for fear,

and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth:

for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.”

Luke 21:25-27 

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ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer Constellations with Two Turtledoves (Sagittarius) & Flower of the Field (aka: Scorpio) & The 12-Star Crown (aka: Corona Borealis) & The Cross-Scepter (aka: Ophiochus & Serpens) & Revelation 12 Woman (Ursa Major) & Arcturus Star – www.theheavensdeclare.net

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SIGNS OF HEAVEN

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Now this website has the privilege of revealing these signs.

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And so of course, the Reader is encouraged to begin to deeply explore this website to the point that he or she is so familiar with everything written, that they can then go outside and merely look up, and God will reveal all these heavenly messengers as they sparkle and shine in the heavens!

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But this Part 3 will hopefully encourage both of us to look up, and lift up our heads, just as verse 28 of Luke commands…  “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”

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DON’T LOOK DOWN!

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You see, what most of us do not fully realize is that this little verse holds the key to Christian victory!

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Yes, it is fully time for Luke 21:28 to be implemented in the Christian’s life! Thus, it’s now high time to look up, and lift up our heads, and never ever look back down! This is the key to Christian victory!

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So, the question you’re probably asking is this… “How in the world am I supposed to never look back down to earth, when I have so many worldly obligations?”

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EARTHLY OBLIGATIONS!

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Yes, that’s the big question… “How am I supposed to never look back down to earth, when I have so many duties pressing upon me daily?”

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Well, the answer is quite simple! If I am truly looking upward by the power of the Holy Spirit, then even though I am down at the office, or at recreation with my family, Heaven is before my eyes! Oh no, I don’t physically see Heaven! But in my mind’s eye, Jesus and Heaven are the spiritual backdrop and the foundation to all that my physical eyes behold!

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Of course, this is a supernatural experience! And this is a growing experience. But it will happen if I really desire it to happen!

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PRACTICAL LIFESTYLE CHANGES

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Now, there are some practical things I can do to create an environment conducive to this supernatural experience.

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Yes, as far as possible, I can immerse myself in holy things! Listening to celestial choirs, sacred hymns, and Davidic psalms, carrying a pocket Bible and reading it whenever I get a spare moment, staying in an attitude of quiet unceasing prayer and Bible contemplation, ceasing from television and every other mundane or ungodly association, praying for a less complicated life…

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Yes, these are among the many practical good works that the serious seeker must do, to hope for God’s blessing!

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USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – public domain

 

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FAMILY OBLIGATIONS

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Now of course, if I am single, and free of debt, then there will be little in the way of obstacles to prevent me from inculcating these practical lifestyle changes into my everyday life.

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But if I have family obligations, then I am pretty much like Daniel the servant, in the courts of Babylon! In other words, I have a great amount of worldly obligations!

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And yet, like Daniel, I can still balance those worldly obligations with my spiritual obligations!

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And like Daniel, I can still focus my mind’s eye Heavenward, even though I am living in the midst of Babylon! 

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Poynter’s Daniel’s Prayer 1865 public domain

A Prayer for those at Sea – by Frederick Daniel Hardy – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

 

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“But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse”

2nd Timothy 3:13 

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And, truth-be-told, as the horrible state of affairs in the world continues to grow worse and worse, it’s getting harder and harder to look down at this poor sick planet.

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And so, God’s people need to look up and live!

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For our redemption draweth nigh!

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MUCH PRAYER FOR GREAT WISDOM NEEDED!

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But the point to this devotional is this: I need to look up and never ever allow myself to look back down!

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I need to keep my mind’s eye ever looking Heavenward! And yes, my family may become angry that I no longer watch TV at night with them. But, with much prayer for great wisdom, I may be able to substitute other things in place of those ungodly influences. And who knows, my family may just decide to eventually join me in those other pursuits, instead of watching TV themselves…

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For instance, if I decide to become an expert in the Signs Of Heaven, making it my hobby: my family may, likewise, eventually become interested in this pursuit!

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But even if I have to “go it alone” in my spiritual pursuits, I must remember, that countless other pilgrims have carried this particular Cross long before me!

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And God will give me grace and strength to endure such a spiritual separation!

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ABOVE PICTURE: Winter – Revelation 12 Woman with Eagle Wings

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TO READ PART 4, CLICK HERE…

Daily Devotional, Year 3 – June 26 (Look Up, Lift Up Your Heads, Part 4: “Nightly News!”)

TV – ABC-Good Morning America – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to focus the eyes of my understanding only upon Jesus…

Woman Praying – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “MARCH 6 (How To Have Heaven Now!)”, or you can also read… JANUARY 9 (The Time of Trouble! Part 1: Armageddon In The Sky!)

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

 

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FIVE WISE VIRGINS

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A few weeks ago (May, 2014), as I was walking, one night, along a nearby Canal, I noticed a group of stars in a slight oval position right next to the Beautiful 12-star Crown.

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And these stars were maybe even a little brighter than the Crown. Now because they were even distanced from each other and in such a definite oval pattern, I became somewhat bothered. After all, in my human thinking, I didn’t like that crown to have such tough competition, from this unrecognized group of stars.

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But a few days later, it came to me that those stars represented the Five Wise Virgins from Matthew 25. And that slight oval pattern represented their gathering around the Glorious Crown, giving the Crown the attention it deserved. In other words, it is only true worshippers of God who highly esteem the crown of victory which awaits those who persevere with Jesus to the very end!

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Then as I kept considering this new phenomenon, I began to realize that these Five Wise Virgins were gathered at the feet of the Sign of the Son of Man Constellation, just as Mary Magdalene sat at Jesus feet to hear His Word! And so this realization gave further credence to these stars representing the Five Wise Virgins.

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But after a few more nights of watching this, I then realized that these five stars might even be the five toes of Sign of the Son of Man Constellation! And so, this meant that the crown represented the heel of that Son of Man, as He hung on the Cross.

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Wikipedia Star-Chart – Corona Borealis

Sign of the Son of Man in Heaven Constellation

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READ MORE…

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To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Discovering Bible Constellations Pt. 3: Happily Ever After”

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TOMORROW…

January 2nd – How Do I See These Signs of Heaven?

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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O NOBLE BEREAN TRUTH-SEEKER, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL.

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THIS IS STUDY #1, PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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ABOVE PAINTING: The Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Today’s Devotional – December 31st

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The Eternity Game!

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Have you noticed that none of the futuristic movies portray a bright outlook for the future for this world? Well, perhaps it’s hard to be optimistic about the future, when one surveys the current world landscape!

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One might say, “It’s getting almost too depressing to look at the daily headlines!” All around the world, the state of affairs is becoming so utterly hopeless! It must be getting too difficult for the people of the world to look out and see all the horrible things happening, no matter which way we look!

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Thousands dying daily of killer viruses!

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False religions wanting to kill, “infidels”!

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Schools now beginning to encourage anti-God philosophies and perverted lifestyles to students!

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Government spending itself into financial suicide!

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Businesses being over-regulated into self-destruction!

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Mass Genocide being committed on the unborn!

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The marriage institute in a state of shambles!

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Churches preaching a prosperity-driven gospel!

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Dawn of the Dead – Wikipedia – Copyrighted – Fair-Use Rationale

ISIL – Execution of man – September 2014 – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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“THAT WHICH IS WANTING (LACKING) CANNOT BE NUMBERED (FIXED)!”

Ecclesiastes 1:15

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And isn’t it remarkable, that no matter how many hospitals we build, and how many medicines we invent, the more sick people there are?

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And the more laws we enact, the more lawless our world gets?

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And the more humanitarian projects we implement, the more human suffering there is?

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And the nicer and more generous we are to the world, the more we are hated?

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The Pilgrim’s Progress – by Byam Shaw – Wikimedia Commons – US Public Domain

9/11 World Trade Center attack – New York – cropped image – by UpsateNYer & Wikipedia – Share-Alike Lic.

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THE WORLD PERISHES!

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Yes, the outlook for this present world appears very dismal, to say the least! Things just seem to get more hopeless with each and every passing day!

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Now the Bible says…“Where there is no vision, the people perish:” Proverbs 29:18

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Yes, where there is no vision, the people perish! But it’s hard to have a vision of happy things, when everything around us seems to be going down the proverbial “tubes”! Yes, this world’s drama seems to be racing to its “final curtain call!”

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GET A VISION OF ETERNITY!

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Well, maybe what we need to do, is to look just beyond this short life, and catch a vision of when we finally cross that dark river into the long-awaited “Promised Land”! Yes, that’s it! Let’s try to imagine what eternity future will be like!

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And let’s make a little game out of it! Let’s call it, “The Eternity Game”!

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And so, let’s go around the room and let each person take 30 seconds to present his or her scenario, on what it will be like when we finally enter into paradise!

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And so, let’s start with little Jimmy, and then go around the room, and hear what each person has to say! How does that sound?

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Okay, let’s get started! Jimmy, go ahead…

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(Jimmy) “Well, I think there will be trees with candy on them! Nice sweet candy! And we can just walk through a green meadow and stop whenever we’re hungry, and pick our favorite candy from one of the trees!”

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(Everyone laughs!)

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(Mother’s turn) “Oh, I think that there will be little cottages with flowers everywhere! And beautiful hills and crystal-clear streams everywhere! And children laughing and playing! And nobody gets angry! And nobody behaving selfishly!”

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(Everyone nods in approval of Mother’s scenario)

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(Father’s turn) “Well, I believe that we will all be missionaries, soaring to worlds unknown, carrying the message of God’s love to the farthest reaches of the universe!”

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(Jessica’s turn) “Oh, I think that all my family and friends will be there! And we will all have a great banquet together!

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And then I’m going to take a walk and find the softest, and greenest lawn you ever saw, and just lay there, and look up at the blue sky, and watching the clouds sail by!”

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Well, on and on this little game went! And finally, when it got late, everyone went to bed. But as they lay there in bed, they each imagined further, just what eternity would be like! And so, they were even more prepared for the next time they would play “The Eternity Game”.

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Girl – Järnefelt Saimi in the Meadow – 1892 – Wikipedia – US Public-domain

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A few minutes later, a little voice was heard… “Daddy?”

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“Yes, son?”

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“When I was praying, I think I changed my mind. Instead of candy trees, I think they will be really really sweet fruit trees there!”

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“I think you may be on to something, son!”, quietly chuckled Father.

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“Good night Daddy. I love you!”

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“Good night Son. I love you too!”

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 Child at Prayer by Eastman Johnson circa 1873 wikimedia public domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to catch a vision of good things to come…

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Flower of Heaven Constellation”, 

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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LET’S CATCH A VISION OF THE PROMISED LAND!

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“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18

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In the beginning, God placed our first parents in a beautiful garden. But as a result of sin, this world lost much of its beauty. The curse has marred, to a great extent, the pristine condition of nature.

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There are perhaps many, who are under the impression, that God’s redeemed will spend all eternity sitting on a puffy little cloud, strumming a harp. Nothing could be further from the truth! “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth:” Revelation 21:1

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Do we really imagine that the same God who created that incredible garden for our first parents, would then put us through all this sorrow and hardships, only to stick us in some boring situation, for eternity? Such people don’t know God nearly well enough.

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The beauty and innocent joys of this present world, are just a faint reflection of what awaits all those who persevere on the upward pathway to that Celestial City of God.

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LET’S CATCH A VISION OF THAT PROMISED LAND

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So Signs Of Heaven encourages the reader to begin to get a vision of the New Heaven and New Earth, and begin to get excited about it. When we hear the cry of a new-born baby, or the innocent laughter of little children. When we see a little forest creature having fun, or we enjoy a walk along the sand at the ocean, and hear the majestic roar of the crashing waves. These, and the many other joys of life were created by the One who has also gone to prepare an even more beautiful place for us to live. He knows our needs, and will provide a home, far more wonderful than this sin-cursed Earth.

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And when we finally cross that river, and we stand together on the shores of that world-to-come, we will look in amazement at what He has in store for us there. And then we will know for certain, that, “His mercy endures forever”, because, “God is love”!

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TOMORROW:

JANUARY 1 (The Eternity Game! Part 2) 

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #364 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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THIS IS STUDY #365 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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December 30th Devotional

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How Narrow is the Narrow-Gate?

The following devotion is made of excerpts from the article…“Revelation 12 Woman & The Narrow Gate Stars (Orion’s Gate to Heaven)”

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“Enter ye in at the strait gate:

for wide is the gate, and broad is the way,

that leads to destruction,

and many there be which go in thereat:

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way,

which leads unto life,

and few there be that find it.”

Matthew 7:13, 14

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The above words, spoken by Jesus, are an admonition to everyone who says of his or her own self, “I’m a Christian”.

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Yes, the above Bible passage proclaims a most high and holy calling! This above invitation reveals that the door which leads to Heaven is much narrower than many now suppose! Yes, this above warning narrows our conception of just how much of this world can be brought within the confines of God’s kingdom. Not much.

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There are many ministries which proudly proclaim the mantra, “The Narrow Way”. Now some of these may truly teach the Narrow Way. But, no doubt, many of these do not fully understand just how narrow is the Narrow Way.

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JESUS IS THAT NARROW WAY

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Jesus told His Disciples, “I am the Way…” John 14:6. When His disciples began to follow Jesus, Scripture states, “and they forsook all and followed Him” Luke 5:11.

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Now God is not necessarily calling for Christians to sell all their belongings.

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But when the True Worshiper receives the Spirit of Christ, at that point, he or she begins to lose interest in the amusements, and attainments, and attractions of the world.

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HEAVENLY VIRTUES

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Silently and imperceptibly (via the transforming power of the indwelling Holy Spirit), the Believer gradually begins to desire the attractions, attainments, and aspirations of Heaven: the wisdom & knowledge, the agape love, and purity, and patience, the meditation on Scripture, the prayer & praise, and self-sacrificing brotherly-love, gentleness, graciousness, etc….

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And it’s just like that popular old song says, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of this world, will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace!”

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Yes, when we finally have our eyes fully fixed upon Christ’s face, the things of this world, and all our possessions and attainments will begin to lose their grip on us.

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BUT HOW NARROW IS THE NARROW GATE?

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But back to the Narrow Gate. We still haven’t answered this question…

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Just how narrow is it?

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Simply put, the Narrow Gate is only as narrow as Jesus. In other words, we must ultimately die-to-self. Self-will just cannot squeeze through that Door. Only selfless Jesus fits through that Door. And as the Christian fully dies-to-self, he or she will be able to say with Paul… “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me” Galatians 2:20.

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“AS MANY AS…BAPTIZED…HAVE PUT ON CHRIST”

Galatians 3:27

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Therefore, it is only by putting on Jesus, that we can ever have hope of entering in. 

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And, as this testimonial by the Apostle, Paul proclaims, death-to-self will provide the perfect medium through which Jesus can live out His life through us.

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And yes, yes, Salvation is by grace alone!

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But the evidence of true grace, is a transformed life… “Old things are passed away, behold, all things are made new.”(2nd Corinthians 5:17) This new life is the Gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit!

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OTHER THINGS HAVE CREPT IN

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But unfortunately, there are many things which have somehow found their way into today’s Christian culture.

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And we need to also purge out those things from our religion, if we ever hope to present Christ to this on-looking world: such things as circus acts, comedians, psychiatry-psychology, non-biblical-theological-jargon, entertainments, dramas, gambling, supporting abortions, amusements, energy-sapping-careers, materialism, games, sports, ethnicity, non-biblical-traditions, acronymed programs, extra-biblical ceremonies, etc…

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Yes, these things (and more) belong to this present world, but they have no place in God’s kingdom. Let’s leave them out there in the world where they belong!

Oh yes, in our everyday life we may “use this world” but never be guilty of “abusing it”. 1st Corinthians 7:31

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LIKENESS OF JESUS: OUR WITNESS

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The world is waiting to see Jesus in us.

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Any thing that confuses or obscures Jesus, must be considered for the proverbial trash-heap.

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If ever there was a time for even a few of the best of these worldly things to be mingled into Christianity, that time is all but gone.

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And now, as the final act begins, only those willing to cast away such things, for the sake of becoming perfected in Christ, before the onlooking world, will be used by God. (see Judges Ch. 7).

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Remember how Jesus called His Disciples to, “Come and follow Me”?

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Yes, those men were willing to give all this world up, in order to follow Jesus (“…they forsook all & followed Him” Luke 5:11).

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GOD GIVES US THE VICTORY

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The Good News is, that God makes the following promise, “Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 1:6

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Yes, it is God Himself who promises to remove any objectionable possession that we may have, so that we can finally hear Jesus say to us…“Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things…enter thou into the joy of thy lord!” Matthew 25:23  

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

Give me the desire to walk up that heavenly pathway. Let me not be deceived by my own selfishness, and take the broad way that leads to destruction…

Prayer – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To read this full article, just click here… “Revelation 12 Woman & The Narrow Gate Stars (Orion’s Gate to Heaven)”, or you may also read…September 11th (The Narrow Gate Stars)

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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NARROW GATE STARS LOCATION

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This most amazing phenomenon is seen throughout the winter. Although it can be observed most of the winter, it is seen best when it is the western part of the sky, at winter’s end (The end of winter being the final scene of this heavenly Gospel story). Orion , the Dragon, and the Glorious White Horse are beginning to descend into the western horizon (sketch to right is Winter Constellations descending into western horizon. This can actually be seen as early as December, in the pre-dawn hours).

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And at this point it is apparent that the Fleeing Woman of Revelation 12 Constellation is veering toward the two bright stars, known as Castor and Pollux (sketch to left). But the Wide Gate Stars are composed of the two brightest stars of the Auriga Constellation, known as the star, Capella, and the star, Menkalinan. The two stars, Castor and Pollux, make up the concept of the Orion’s Narrow Gate Stars.

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This can even be observed into June in the western sky (for a short time just after dark). While a dark night is best for seeing the Woman Constellation, the 4 stars which comprise the Narrow Gate/Wide Gate Stars can be seen even under mediocre conditions. It begins with the Fleeing Woman of Revelation 12 Constellation (AKA Ursa Major) going towards these two doors.

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The sketch to left shows, the two doors are each composed of two bright stars. The two bright stars that comprise the Narrow Gate are the two brightest stars of the Orion the Reaper’s sickle. The two stars that comprise the ‘Wide Gate’ Stars are the two brightest stars of the wave of water that comes out of the Dragon Constellation’s mouth (for explanation of “Wave of Water”, just click here). The stars that make up the ‘Narrow Gate’ are about half the width of the Wide Gate (see sketch below left).

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(For more information on Orion’s sickle, just click here, “Orion The Reaper”.)

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Editor’s note: These sketches on this page are merely sketches. The stars are not in their exact place. However, they are close enough to find them in the night sky. But as with most stars, it takes persistence to finally locate them.

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TOMORROW:

“December 31st (The Eternity Game!)”

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #362 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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THIS IS STUDY #363 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Today’s Devotional – December 29th

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Why Don’t Kids Come With Instructions?

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A very well-known TV talk-show host made the following statement: “It’s too bad that kids don’t come with an instruction manual!”

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But really, what she should have said was: “It’s too bad that parents don’t read the instruction manual, that comes with our kids!”

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Yes, kids do come with an instruction manual, and as we all really know, it’s called the Bible!

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But unfortunately, not too many people carefully read it, these days.

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La Bible, Notre-Dame – cropped image – wikimedia share-alike license

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DID BEN FRANKLIN WRITE THE BIBLE?

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What evidence is there that we Christians are not studying our Bibles enough?

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Well, for instance, a major Christian survey group found that a vast majority of church-goers in America thought that “God helps those who help themselves”, was actually a verse from the Bible!

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How’s that for a startling dose of reality!?!

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Of course, this saying, (“God helps those who help themselves”), came from such sources as Ben Franklin, but not the Bible! But what a telling statement this survey makes on the condition of Christendom today!

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AGE OF PERMISSIVENESS

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But instead of making the Bible our trust, we often listen to psychologists.

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But it is psychologists who would have us take a rather lenient approach to raising our children. “Oh”, they say, “we don’t want to damage our little ones by imposing too many restrictive boundaries upon them!”

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While it’s true that Christian parents need to guard against going to fanatical extremes, the fact is, the vast majority of church-going parents who claim to love Jesus, are doing just the opposite!

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We are throwing our kids to the wolves, by letting the world groom them (This just might be the same vast majority who think that “God helps those who help themselves”.)

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Sigmund Freud LIFE – wikipedia – US public domain

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HOME-SCHOOL?

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Yes, a recent survey found that most Christian parents send their kids to public schooling!

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But the fact is, many could easily send their kids to a Christian school, or even better yet, home-school their children.

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Oh yes, there are many who cannot afford Christian schooling. And many single parents cannot stay at home to home-school their children.

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And yet, there are many who could make the necessary sacrifices, that would allow their children to be home-schooled.

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True, it takes a special mindset and personality to successfully home-school one’s children. But quite often, in some communities, there are cooperative groups that share responsibilities, like this photo indicates.

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Home-schoolers playing Dutch Blitz at picnic gathering wikimedia share-alike license

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WE’RE AT WAR!!!

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What psychologists just don’t consider is, that this world is a spiritual battlefield.

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Their relaxed, liberal, laissez-faire approach to raising children is based on the idea that there is no such thing as a Devil.

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But make no mistake! The enemy of our souls has your house surrounded by evil angels! And it is a 100% guarantee, that Satan and his vast armies are not taking a laissez-faire attitude toward Christian children! Yes, they are busy, busy, busy, around-the-clock, 24/7/365, making sure that each and every member of the household will forfeit their soul on Judgment Day!

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And tragically, by the time that Satan is finished training up so many Christian children, they will be so thoroughly indoctrinated into this antichrist world-system, that they could never understand the Bible even if they ever did happen to read it!

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JOEL CRIES OUT TODAY!

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But there is Good News! God has provided a way out of this terrible and frightful dilemma! 

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Listen to this promise from Joel, the Prophet…“Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders…Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare Thy people, O LORD, and give not Thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them…” Joel 2:16-18

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As this above passage reveals, God will be jealous for His land, and pity His people! And just as this above passage says, God’s people are being ruled over by the heathen (unbelievers).

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Oh that we would awake to this, our horrible condition and dire circumstances!

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Joel the Prophet – www.wikipaintings.com – public domain

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THE DAY OF THE LORD

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If only God’s people (individually) will cast away all our cherished idols, and turn to the Lord with all the heart, God is mercifully willing to return to us.

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And this very day we are now living in was prophesied of, far back in the Book of Isaiah! 

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Listen to Isaiah’s prophecy concerning our day… “In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats; To go into the clefts of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of His majesty, when He ariseth to shake terribly the earth.” Isaiah 2:20, 21.

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Yes, if I am really serious about my children’s Salvation, then I should be willing to make any and every necessary sacrifice on their behalf.

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But if I’m not willing, then just what does that really say about my own Salvation?

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Book of Isaiah – cropped image – Wikimedia – C.C. Share-alike License 

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to awaken to this frightful situation! Help me to cry out daily, no hourly for my children! Chasten me Lord, that I may be cleansed of my Laodicean apathy…

Pray for Our Nation sign – Wikimedia – Share-alike-lic.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Floodwaters of the False Prophet: “Atheism & Psychology”” or you can also read… “The Crown of Revelation 12: What Is “The Time of Jacob’s Trouble”?”

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

 

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VALLEY OF DECISION CONSTELLATION GROUP

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Look eastward in the early summer through fall. Find the Cassiopeia Constellation. Cassiopeia is the Mount of Blessing. In the sketch, it is the farthest mountain to the left. In the sky, it is the northern-most of these three mountains when facing eastward. It resembles a pyramid. Then find the next pyramid to its right (south). Then go a little further south to the next third pyramid. The third snow-cap is the Destroying Mountain Constellation. These three pyramids are the snow-capped portion of these three mountains in this sketch. (of course, you won’t see the snow-caps in the sky. They are just an embellishment in this sketch to present a concept-EDITOR).

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THE VALLEY OF DECISION CONSTELLATION GROUP.

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They appear in mid-summer in the eastern skies in pre-dawn hours. These are made of Cassiopeia (mount on left), and various stars from the Andromeda Constellation (valley) Pegasus (Mount of Cursing (middle mount) & Destroying Mount (right)), and Pisces (Broad Way to Hell). The galaxy which appears to be climbing the Mountain of Blessing is the Andromeda Galaxy.

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The above Wikipedia star-chart shows this amazing constellation group as it appears from June to fall, just prior to the winter constellation group. Actually, this Valley of Decision Constellations appear in early summer in the pre-dawn hours. (Editor of this website has sketched in this constellation group onto this above Wikipedia star-chart.)

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READ MORE…

The ‘Valley of Decision’ Constellation

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TOMORROW:

 “December 30th  (How Narrow is the Narrow-Gate?)”

ABOVE PICTURE: Castor and Pollux – The Narrow Gate Which leads To Life EverlastingABOVE PICTURE: The two doors- Narrow Gate Stars (Castor and Pollux of the Gemini Constellation) – www.signsofheaven.org

 

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #361 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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Today’s Devotional – December 28th

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As The Flower of the Field,

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Part 26:

“Solid Christian Investments?”

To read Part 1, click here… “March 19th (As the Flower of the Field!)”

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ROCK OF GILBRALTAR FINALLY TUMBLES

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A very talented singer once sang about this famous Rock of Gibraltar. Just listen…

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“In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble. They’re only made of clay, but our love is here to stay”.

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These words would be very true, were it not for the words,“may tumble”. Because there’s nothing “maybe” about it!

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It’s a sure thing that Gibraltar is going to tumble!

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Nat King Cole – wikipedia – public domain

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OUR LOVE IS NOT HERE TO STAY!

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But also, the words, “Our love is here to stay”, is a very questionable statement as well.

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Oh it would be a nice sentiment, if only it were true! But even if a married couple stays together (and the odds of that happening are about 50%), then eventually, time takes them both away in death. 

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And the Bible plainly tells us…“For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing…Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6.

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Yes, this passage plainly declares that even “Love” is going to perish…forever!

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Calvary Cemetery Queens – wikipedia – public domain

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Well, perhaps that’s an overstatement.

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Because if one is properly invested, then even one’s love will survive.

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Let’s explain…

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CASTLES MADE OF SAND?

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“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.” James 4:14

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Life is so fragile. Even if a person achieves some measure of financial or marital success for a few years, all it takes is some unforeseen tragedy to cause his bubble to burst, and make his (or her) life come totally unraveled.

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Listen… “And every one that hears these sayings of mine, and does them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.” Matthew 7:26, 27.

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The Bible tells us that there is one and only one firm foundation on which a man must build his life. All else is merely “sinking sand” as that old song goes.

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Sand_castle,_Cannon_Beach Oregon – cropped image – Wikipedia – share-alike license

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THE PRUDENTIAL ROCK (OF AGES)

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So, what’s the solution?

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To be properly invested, of course! That’s the solution!

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You see, there is a financial company which uses the famous Rock of Gibraltar as its symbol. “Invest In The Rock. The Prudential Rock” is their motto, suggesting that their company is as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar. And, well, they have been around an awful long time!

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Now the word, “prudential”, simply means, “prudent”, or “wise”. So perhaps they are a very prudent, or wise investment…as far as this world goes.

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But if a person really wants to make a prudent investment, there is a Rock which will be standing long after the Rock of Gibraltar crumbles. This Rock, of course is the “Prudential Rock of Ages”.

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Prudential advert – 1909 – wikipedia – US public domain

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PAYS LO-O-O-O-NG TERM DIVIDENDS!

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But those who are fully invested in that Prudential Rock of Ages will receive long-term dividends. REALLY, REALLY LONG-TERM DIVIDENDS!!! Like, FOREVER dividends!!!

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Just listen to Jesus… “Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a Rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a Rock.” Matthew 7:24, 25

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Prudential advert – 1909 – wikipedia – US public domain

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GIBRALTAR WON’T BE THE ONLY ROCK TUMBLING!

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Yes, these pretty lyrics, “Gibraltar may tumble”, would be very true, were it not for the words, “MAY tumble”.

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No, there’s no maybe’s about it! Because it’s an absolutely, guaranteed, 100%, sure thing, that Gibraltar is going to tumble! Just listen…

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“And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places…and every…man…said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us…For the great day of His wrath is come…” Revelation 6:14-17.

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Gibraltar – 1930 – wikimedia – US public domain

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THIS WORLD: A VERY SHAKY INVESTMENT AT BEST!

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Yes, that Great Day of the Lord is close at hand, when all those things we thought were solid and sure, will come tumbling down, just as this old painting below shows.

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But for those who set their love on Jesus, and invest their life in the Rock of Ages, these following lyrics will very much be true…

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“In time the Rockies may WILL crumble, Gibraltar may WILL tumble. They’re only made of clay, but our love (Jesus’ love) is here to stay”.

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The Bible puts it somewhat differently… “And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God abides for ever.” 1st John 2:17.

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So as this verse points out, the ultimate life insurance plan and prudent investment is to be found doing the will of God on that great and terrible Day of the Lord, which is near to come, by the way.

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MARTIN_John, Great Day of His Wrath Wikipedia US Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Please help me to see the vanity (meaninglessness) of this life. Help me to desire to invest my entire life in something that pays off with eternal rewards. Give me that true love and those true riches which shall never perish..

Woman Praying – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Flower of the Field Constellation: Part 2-‘All is Vanity'” or you can also read… “‘Vanity Fair’ & The False Prophet”

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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THE FLOWER OF THE FIELD CONSTELLATION

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This is perhaps one of the most amazing constellations that God has created! It truly looks like a flower, and appears to be blowing in the direction of westward. But as autumn draws near, this constellation appears to bow itself down, just like the flowers of Earth bow down, at the summer’s end.

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And these are not merely obscure stars! No! These are among the biggest and brightest stars in the night heavens!

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The Two Turtle-Doves Constellation is also known as Sagittarius .

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The Flower of the Field is commonly known as Scorpio .

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But there is another obvious aspect to this constellation group. Notice that the birds are flying in the same direction as the flower is bending; it is as if the east wind is blowing these heavenly messengers…

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“The wind blows where it desires, and you hear the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it comes, and where it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3:8.

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So here is another incredible Bible concept, written in the heavens! And God has spoken of these signs! Listen… “For ever, O LORD, Thy Word is settled in heaven.” Psalm 119:89

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THE ZODIAC CONSTELLATION NAMES

By the way, it is not the purpose of www.theheavensdeclare.net to give any validity to the Zodiac or any pagan deities. But the common names of many constellations must be given, solely for the purpose of locating them on star-charts.

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WHY IS THIS FLOWER POINTING UPWARD?

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To the right is a star-chart from Wikipedia. The editor of this site has sketched in the Flower of the Field Constellation on this constellation commonly referred to as the Scorpio Constellation (plus a few other close-by bright stars).

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Do you see the long blade of grass growing from the base of the Flower of the Field? This grass blade is made of the two highest stars of the Lupus Constellation, and the two lowest stars of the Libra Constellation.

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As this Wikipedia star-chart shows, the flower appears to be pointing to Arcturus and the Revelation 12 Woman (shown in sketch below). Arcturus represents Jesus, as He leads His sons (and daughters) on a spiritual journey up a heavenward pathway, as is written… “Canst you bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or can you guide Arcturus with his sons?” Job 38:32.

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ABOVE STAR-CHART: Flower of the Field Constellation commonly known as Scorpio – seen in spring through summer (Flower drawn in over Wikipedia star-chart)

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Flower of the Field Constellation”

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TOMORROW:

 “December 29th (Why Don’t Kids Come With An Instruction Manual?)”

Cleaver family from the television program Leave it to Beaver. – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #360 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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Today’s Devotional – December 27th

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Vanity Fair World

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“Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher,

vanity of vanities; all is vanity. 

What profit hath a man of all his labour

which he taketh under the sun? 

One generation passeth away,

and another generation cometh:

but the earth abideth for ever”

Ecclesiastes 1:1-3 

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In the book Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan speaks of an ancient town called Vanity Fair.

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This town was an allegorical town; a symbolic picture of the attractions of this sinful world.

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The hero of this story was named Christian.

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Listen to a quick synopsis by “Cliff Notes”… “It is an ancient town named Vanity Fair, where, all year round, such merchandise is bought and sold “as houses, lands, trades, places, honors, preferments, titles, countries, kingdoms, lusts, pleasures, and delights of all sorts, etc…” 

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John Bunyan – Wikipedia – public-domain

Pilgrims Progress – Wikipedia – public-domain

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FALSE PROPHET EXISTED LONG AGO

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Reading this allegorical tale about this town of Vanity Fair, it becomes clear that Satan and his “workers of iniquity” have always been hard at work, making his kingdom attractive to the lost souls in this fallen, sin-loving world.

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Vanity Fair was heavily laden with attractions and oddities, and amusements and attainments.

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It even had counterfeit Christian gospels within its gates.

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The Pilgrim’s Progress by Byam Shaw – Wikimedia – public domain

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VANITY FAIR TODAY

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Yes, Vanity Fair still exists today!

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But today, Satan has really turned the lights on, so to speak!

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Vanity Fair has become electrified.

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This Mardi Gras: this gigantic Carnival called The World, is getting a grand make-over, as his Satanic Majesty (“the god of this world“) prepares for the great showdown of that Last Day. 

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DRESSING UP FOR FINAL SHOWDOWN

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Satan is just now putting up lights, and colored banners, firing up his high-tech devices, and fixing up his slums, and numerous other endeavors, all in effort to make this world as attractive and alluring like it never has been before!

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And he has amassed great weapons of war to assault anyone who dares trumpet, “the truth of God”. Romans 15:8

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And with high-tech abilities, Satan can now make life impossible for Christians, once he pulls off his mask, declaring open-season on True-Worshippers!

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TV – highquality – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons License

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STRANGERS & PILGRIMS IN THIS WORLD

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Yes, God has called to anyone who is willing to leave this Vanity Fair world, to come and follow Jesus, as He leads us upward to a new and different kingdom: the Kingdom of Heaven.

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This heavenly Kingdom operates under an entirely different set of principles.

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Oh yes, we must still work and live and eat and drink down here.

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But spiritually, we will be walking up a heavenly pathway out of this world. 

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And yes, by God’s supernatural and infinite power, all this is accomplished.

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ABOVE PICTURE: The True Upward Pathway www.signsofheaven.org

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PILGRIM, GO HIGHER!

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But the truth is, the higher the pilgrim climbs, the greater will be the awareness of just how deceived we’ve been in this earthly kingdom of lies and deceptions! 

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Yes, we will realize how all the tinsel and glitter of this present world was only just a fraud, merely a hoax, designed to deceive us into believing that this Vanity Fair world had something of value to offer us! But truth-be-told, it was only a deception to ensnare and entangle our hearts and lives in Satan’s web of lies and sin!

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But the wonderful truth is, the closer we get to that heavenly city, the more wonderful that city does appear to us!

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And the higher we climb, the greater will be our peace and rest and hope in an all-merciful God!

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The Pilgrim’s Progress – by Byam Shaw – Wikimedia Commons – US Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER

“Dear Lord, Open my eyes, that I might truly see this world for what it truly is, a deception, designed by the Master Deceiver, Lucifer…

The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…Vanity Fair & The False Prophet

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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“It (God’s Covenant) shall be established…

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and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.”

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Psalm 89:37.

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GOSPEL INSCRIBED ON THE MOON

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The Bible states… “It (God’s Covenant) shall be established for ever as the Moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven (sky). Selah.” Psalm 89:37

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God’s Covenant (The Gospel) has been inscribed in the sky. In the night sky, predominantly. It has been established, “as the Moon, and as a faithful witness…”.

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That there would be, “signs in the Sun… moon, and…stars” (Luke 21:25) just before the end, was a promise made by God.

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But we didn’t know exactly what those signs would be (although many thought they knew).

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Nor did we realize that these signs would be pointing us to present Bible truths!

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Lunar Eclipse by Jiyang Chen & Wikipedia – share-alike license. Click for link.

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3RD FACE: “THE SCORNER (THE PHARISEE)”

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Please tilt your head to the left. Do you see a man with a very long pointed nose. (Obviously, the sketch to the right is just an exaggeration in order to help you find the face in the photo to the left.)

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Do you see an angry look? His right eye-brow is raised as if he is judging.

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This second face in the Moon appears to be that of a combination of a man as well as a fox. Or maybe a wolf. Doesn’t he have a long narrow nose like a wolf or fox? Maybe even a dog. Nevertheless, the expression on his face, as he appears to look down upon the Earth, is that of scorn. Unlike the first Moon-man’s sad shock and awe; this ‘man/fox/wolf/dog’ appears to be that of anger and scorn. As if he is disgusted at the sinful planet below. He is very moral, you see.

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Moon – Public Domain – 2nd face Pharisee Scorner – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Moon Into Blood Trilogy: 2nd Face: The Pharisee Scorner”

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TOMORROW:

“December 28th (Solid Christian Investments)”

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #359 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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Click on image credit links below each photo, for licensing names, details, and tags, etc.. Most Images cropped & reduced in size.

 

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Today’s Devotional – December 26th

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Where Do We Go From Here?

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“Thou art my hiding place;

Thou shalt preserve me from trouble;

Thou shalt compass me about

with songs of deliverance.

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A man was sitting across the table this afternoon, and said, to the effect, “Where do we go from here?”.

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Well, this perplexed Christian was speaking in reference to the apostate condition of the churches.

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And he was sad because he felt as if he was all alone in the world, “How can we go back into our church, knowing that it has deteriorated into a quasi-religious watered-down prosperity gospel?”

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“FOR THE TIME WILL COME WHEN THEY WILL NOT ENDURE SOUND DOCTRINE”

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Well, the Apostle, Paul, did say that the time would come when we can no longer depend on the churches.

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Listen… “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth…” 2nd Timothy 4:3, 4.

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So here we see that Paul prophesied that the churches would come to a fully apostate condition at the time of the end.

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Paul the Apostle-Artist-Valentin de Boulogne or Nicolas Tournier- circa 1500s wikipedia public domain

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“GO YE OUT TO MEET HIM”

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So, the question which many are asking is… “Where do we go from here?”

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Many are convinced that we have arrived at that day when itching-ears gospels are everywhere! 

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The Good News is, God has not forsaken His faithful ones! He has given us instructions as to how we should meet this crisis. And the answer is neatly tucked away in the Bible!

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Listen… “And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Him.” Matthew 25:6.

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But how do we go out to meet the Bridegroom? And where do we go out to meet Him?

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Five Wise Virgins – Matt 25 – www.thebiblerevival.com – Public Domain

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NO ACTUAL PLACE TO GO!

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Now we are not to literally go out. That is, there is no physical place we are to go.

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So, what is the answer to this dilemma?

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Listen once again… “Come, My people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. For, behold, the LORD cometh out of His place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.” Isaiah 26: 20, 21.

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Oh, so we are to go into our chambers, and shut the doors, and hide ourselves till the indignation be overpast, while the Lord punishes the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity.

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Hide Thyself in thy Chambers- inspired by Tornado Over Kansas by Curry

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OTHER PASSAGES

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Now there are many other passages which give us further insight into what we should be doing.

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For instance, here is further insight into just where and how we are to hide!

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Just listen to this next passage… “Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought His judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD’S anger.” Zephaniah 2:3.

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Okay, so here again, God gives us further instructions as to just what we should be doing in this time in which we are now living.

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We are to seek righteousness and meekness. And by so-doing, it may just be that we will, “be hid in the day of the Lord’s anger”.

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Hide Thyself in thy Chambers- inspired by Tornado Over Kansas by Curry

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“YOU ARE MY HIDING PLACE”

Psalm 119:114

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“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” Proverbs 18:10

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So these above verses are the key to understanding just where the child of God is to seek refuge during this time of trouble.

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This is where we are to go, now that we have little earthly security.

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And yet, our soul is in Heaven with Christ, even though our physical body is still here in this sinful world!

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But in order to run into this strong tower, we are required to trust implicitly in God.

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So how do we throw our entire life into His almighty arms?

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Well, doesn’t the Bible say, so many times, and in so many ways… “The God of my Rock; in Him will I trust: He is my Shield, and the Horn of my Salvation, my High Tower, and my Refuge, my Saviour; Thou savest me from violence.”? 2nd Samuel 22:3

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Girl with a Bible (Faith of Our Fathers) – cropped image – Wikimedia – Share-alike License

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NO MORE EARTHLY SUPPORT!

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Yes, O Stranger & Pilgrim, the times we are now in provide little comfort nor protection. But God has allowed this to happen for the purpose of strengthening us and transforming us into Christ’s image.

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Yes, we have arrived at a time in which the Christian must learn to wholly lean upon the mighty arms of God. The time to trust in churches has passed.

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And the example which they set is not safe for us nor for our children… “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now lets will let, until he be taken out of the way (or, ‘midst’).” 2nd Thessalonians 2:7.

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This verse appears to be speaking of a time of total church apostasy, in which God’s Spirit will finally be withdrawn from the midst of the corporate body of churches.

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USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – Public-Domain

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“FLEE TO THE MOUNTAINS”

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Yes, it seems as if God’s people are coming to a crisis similar to the time during the Dark Ages, when God’s people had to flee to the mountains, to escape the tyranny of the apostate churches of Europe.

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But this time around, we may not have literal mountains to provide safety for God’s people.

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But God has met the crisis. He now is willing to bless us wherever we are.

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Listen… “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.” John 4:23.

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When Jesus spoke these words, He knew of the apostasy of His professed people at that time. And Jesus knew that the time would likewise come upon the churches, in which it would be fulfilled…

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WALDENSES HUNTED BY THE ARMIES OF ROME courtesy gutenberg.org public domain

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“COME OUT OF HER, MY PEOPLE!”

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And so, in light of this sad condition of the apostate church-world, God says to each of us at this present hour… “And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Revelation 18:4.

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But we must not be afraid. As a matter of fact, by making that End-Time Exodus, God will bless His faithful, trusting children, giving them a spiritual blessing beyond their previous hopes and dreams! “And there shall be upon every high (spiritual) mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers and streams of waters (of grace) in the day of the great (spiritual) slaughter, when the towers (the churches) fall”

(Parenthetical comments added by this website Editor)

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Yes, this above verse assures us that all our spiritual needs will be abundantly supplied in those spiritual mountains to which we must flee!

James Tissot – The Flight of the Prisoners – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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Now this is an extremely complex subject. And so, the reader is encouraged to read the following article….

“Fleeing to the Mountains: The Abomination in the Church, Part 1″, and you may also read… “The Crown of Revelation 12: What Is “The Time of Jacob’s Trouble”?”

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to understand just where we are today, as a people. Help me to place my confidence, not in people nor in churches, but in Thee and Thy infallible Word of Truth, the Bible…

Family Prayer Before Meal – Wikimedia – US-Govt. – Public-Domain

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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HEAVENLY MOUNTAINS

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Well, as just stated, the Lord has created a constellation which shows a woman fleeing. It is called the Revelation 12 Woman Constellation, also known as Ursa Major or The Big Dipper. So if we explore this constellation in the light of the Bible, there can be a wealth of information discovered on this very topic. So come along and dig into this study. And after reading about this heavenly revelation, you just might find yourself fleeing to the mountains. And maybe, just maybe, there are some much better mountains to flee to, than the ones in the above photo of Palestine! Mountains in which you can hide, where tacking devices and black helicopters are useless against you!

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Picture to right: Ursa Major, also known as The Big Dipper

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Woman of Revelation 12 (Flees to the Wilderness)”

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TOMORROW:

 “December 27th (Vanity Fair World)”

ABOVE PICTURE: Dream Maker of Babylon – Signs Of Heaven.org

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #358 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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Today’s Devotional – December 25th

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True Meaning of Mary’s Travail

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“A SIGN…OF THE LORD…IN THE HEIGHT ABOVE”

Isaiah 7:11

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“Ask thee a sign of the LORD…ask it either in the depth, or in the height above…Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel…” Isaiah 7:11, 14 

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Now just what sign could this be, that was either in the depth or in the height above?

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Well, Isaiah continues… “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”

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Oh, okay. So we know this sign was fulfilled in the depth, with the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Yes, Jesus came to the very depths of sin: Planet Earth! And thus was this sign fulfilled in the depths.

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Question Marks – At a loss – svg – Wikimedia Commons – Share-Alike License

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But God also spoke of a sign in the “height above”.

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So where is the fulfillment of this sign, in the “height above”?

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How can there possibly be a woman with child in the height above?

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Question Marks – At a loss – svg – Wikimedia Commons – Share-Alike License

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A SIGN IN HEAVEN

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“And there appeared a great wonder (sign) in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:” Revelation 12:1

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You see, God has placed in the heavens, the symbol of His bride, the Church-Faithful. In the summer night-sky, she appears as the woman-in-travail. This is the constellation, Ursa Major.

 

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DOUBLE ENTENDRE OF REVELATION 12 WOMAN

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So, this next verse explains the deep spiritual meaning of all these signs. Listen…“For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the Church: and He is the Savior of the body.” Ephesians 5:23

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This page concerns the constellation which is commonly known as “The Big Dipper” and the “Great Bear”. It actually appears in the summer months as a woman travailing in child-birth. God has purposely given her no head. But God did this to present a very important concept.

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Yes, this woman represents the Church, the, “Jerusalem above, which is free, and is the mother of us all” (see Galatians 4:26).

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You see, the single star she is giving birth to, typifies the Christ child. Reading in Ephesians that Christ is the “head” of the Church, this single star is logically going to become her head. 

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Ursa Major Star-Chart with woman drawn in by this website – Wikipedia – share-alike license

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WOMAN FLIPS AROUND IN WINTER

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Thus, the Woman in Travail Constellation is a double sign, being seen in two entirely different ways!

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This is because as the summer passes, this constellation begins to slowly flip around, until the stars representing her arms now become her legs. And the stars which once represented her legs now become her arms. This now becomes the winter-version of this Revelation 12 Woman Constellation!

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And finally, it appears as the Fleeing Woman of Revelation 12. And at that point, this single little star in her womb-area, representing the Christ-child, now becomes her head!

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And of course, this reminds us of the passage… “And He (Christ) is the head of the body, the Church…” Colossians 1:18.

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Ursa Major Star-Chart with woman drawn in by this website – Wikipedia – share-alike license

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MARY GIVING BIRTH TO JESUS: A PICTURE OF HIS FAITHFUL ONES!

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“And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman…And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.” Revelation 12:1, 2

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And so, it now becomes more apparent why God has placed this headless woman-with-child in the heavens.

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She is to present that glorious concept: that God’s people are to strive with God, as God has planted the Gospel seed within His people. 

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And in our victory, Christ will be fully formed within the heart of each and every true Believer.

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And at that time, His faithful ones will shine as the Sun, to a world still held captive in the spiritual darkness of sin and selfishness.

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Star-chart – Ursa Major – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

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OVERCOMING THE WORLD

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Just listen to Scripture… “My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,” Galatians 4:19.

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Okay, so now, this verse from Galatians is a big help in understanding this spiritual concept about men (and women too!) giving birth…to Christ.

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This is all about overcoming the world.

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And if I am truly a child of God, then eventually I will indeed overcome this world… “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world” 1st John 5:4.

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DESTROYED BY THE BRIGHTNESS

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So as with all the Bible, the story of Mary giving birth to the Christ-child has a spiritual message. 

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And, like all the Bible, this story, too, is prophetic. It foretells of the time when the Church (i.e., God’s Elect) will finally throw off her love of this world, and give birth, so to speak, to Jesus Christ.

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And at that time, Jesus Christ will shine out brightly through His Chosen People in such a way, that the world will fall to its knees, and confess, that of a truth, Christ is real and lives through His people.

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Then will Christ literally return on that last day! And at that time, “As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” Romans 14:11

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Please help me to order my life in such a way, that I can give birth to Jesus, so that He can live out His life through me…

Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Crown of Revelation 12: What Is “The Time of Jacob’s Trouble”?” or you can also read… “Castor and Pollux (Part 2: The Return of Christ & The Dawning of the Day)”

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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TODAY’S FEATURED SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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DOUBLE ENTENDRE OF REVELATION 12 WOMAN

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“For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the Church: and He is the Savior of the body.” Ephesians 5:23

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This page concerns the constellation which is commonly known as “The Big Dipper” and the “Great Bear”. It actually appears in the summer months as a woman travailing in child-birth. God has purposely given her no head. But God did this to present a very important concept.

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Yes, this woman represents the Church, the “Jerusalem above, which is free, and is the mother of us all” (see Galatians 4:26).

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You see, the single star she is giving birth to typifies the Christ child. Reading in Ephesians that Christ is the “head” of the Church, this single star is logically going to become her head. But how will that be accomplished? 

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WOMAN FLIPS AROUND IN WINTER

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Now, if this Woman-in-Travail were all that the Lord created in the heavens, it would be nothing short of amazing! But God, in His infinite power and majesty, has made this a great sign in Heaven, just as Revelation 12 proclaims. Because as the summer passes, this constellation begins to slowly flip around, until the stars representing her arms now become her legs. And the stars that once represented her legs now become her arms.  And finally, it appears as the Fleeing Woman of Revelation 12. And at that point, this single little star in her womb-area, representing the Christ-child, now becomes her head! And of course, this reminds us of the passage… “And He (Christ) is the head of the body, the Church…” Colossians 1:18.

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Star-chart – Ursa Major – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

Star-chart – Ursa Major – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

Star-chart – Ursa Major – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

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READ MORE…

Woman of Revelation 12 (Woman in Travail)

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TOMORROW:

“December 26th (Where Do We Go From Here?)”

Question Mark – at a loss – Wikimedia – Share-alike license

 

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #357 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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Today’s Devotional – December 24th

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THE GREATEST GIFT!

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“According to my (Paul’s) earnest expectation

and my hope,

that in nothing I shall be ashamed,

but that with all boldness, as always, so now also,

Christ shall be magnified in my body,

whether it be by life, or by death.

For to me to live is Christ,

and to die is gain.”

Philippians 1:20, 21

Paul the Apostle – Artist – Valentin de Boulogne or Nicolas Tournier – circa 1500s – Wikipedia – public domain

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A gift can come in many forms. There are many gifts a Christian can give to the world.

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Perhaps to stop and give money to someone holding a sign asking for help. Maybe that would be the greatest gift.

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Or taking a basket of food to someone who is hungry. Could that be the greatest gift?

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Or what about visiting someone who is sick or incarcerated?

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Or maybe to give clothes to some overseas mission?

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Or toys to needy children at Christmas?

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Or hand-out tracts or talking to people regarding Salvation?

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How about just being nice and friendly, and even being lovable to everyone? That too, is also a gift one could give to the world!

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Ah, but there is a much greater gift than all these!

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Exclamation Mark – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT

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Yes, there are many, many types of gifts a Christian can give to the world. And of course, this website highly encourages the above list of varieties of gift-giving, too!

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But there is a gift far more precious that you and I can give to this needy world: more precious than even verbally telling them about Jesus!

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But what gift could that possibly be?

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THE GREATEST GIFT

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Well, the answer to our puzzle is simply this: the greatest gift a Christian can give to a needy world is a purified heart and a life transformed into the image of Christ.

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Oh yes, the world has heard about Christ! They’ve been told! They’ve listened to a multitude of empty words!

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But what the world needs now; what they really, really need, is to actually see Jesus!

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Oh no, not literally! But they need to see Him as He lives out His holy life through His believing, trusting Followers.

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A LIVING EPISTLE, “KNOWN AND READ OF ALL”

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Oh yes, this is possible!

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Because with hearts purified and filled with the words of Christ, we will then become transformed into a Living Epistle, “known and read of all” 2nd Corinthians 3:2.

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Imagine that! An epistle, known and read of all mankind! This is the big missing piece to the great puzzle, known as the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

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Listen… “He that saith he abides in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.” 1st John 2:6.

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To walk, even as Jesus walked! What a tremendous witness that would be!

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Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain

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NOW THE WORLD WANTS TO SEE JESUS!!!

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Yes, unfortunately, the Church has not yet given birth to Christ within our hearts!

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Listen…“We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it were brought forth wind; we have not wrought any deliverance in the earth; neither have the inhabitants of the world fallen.” Isaiah 26:18

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This verse is especially for these last days, and speaks to the Church, even to us, His Elect. Satan has diverted us from our great commission to bring forth Christ in our hearts.

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And because of this, the world is disinterested in our hollow and empty sermons! They want to SEE Christ in us, not just hear about Him. We need to prove to the world that there is Power from on high! A Power to overcome!

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POWER INCOMPREHENSIBLE!

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Oh, you don’t believe that such a thing is possible?

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Well, just listen to Paul’s declaration… “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” Ephesians 3:20.

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So it says here that God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the Power that works in us! Incredible!

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So then, with such a Power working in us, there will no longer be any need for hand-out tracts or television or Internet ministries, such as this one! God’s faithful ones will shine as the Sun in its brightness, to a sin-darkened world. And we are now just before the dawning of that very Day!

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“Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Matthew 13:43

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Give me the desire and strength to fully engage in the work of purifying my heart and life, so that the world can see, not me, but Jesus…

Family Prayer Before Meal – Wikimedia – US-Govt. – Public-Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Parable of the Sheep & Goats: The Greatest Gift”

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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7 STARS IMITATE CROSS OF ORION

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This phenomenon begins in October, in the pre-dawn hours. It then begins a little earlier each night.

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This Wikipedia star-chart to the left, has this Orion Constellation sketched in. You must locate Orion, when it is mid-sky, between east and west. You’ll be facing southward most likely, unless you are far south. Try to imagine it as a Cross on a steep hill. The 3-star belt of Orion becomes the crest of the hill. The 3 very faint stars that make up Orion’s head become the very top of the Cross.

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Next, locate the 7 Stars Constellation. This 7 Stars Constellation is seen by facing northward. It stands upright a little later in the night. Eventually, Orion will lay down and no longer be seen as an uplifted Cross! Beginning in November, the 7 Stars (AKA Big Dipper) can be seen as a Cross a little bit later in evening.

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When you are comfortable in locating Orion & The 7 Stars Constellations, then show a friend. This can be a great witnessing tool!

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ABOVE CHART: The Cross of Orion Constellation star-chart – wikipedia star-chart with orion drawn in by this website – not for commercial use

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “’7 Stars’ Imitate ‘The Cross of Orion’”

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TOMORROW:

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“December 25th (True Meaning of Mary’s Travail)”

ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer constellation – Woman of Revelation 12 In Travail (aka: Ursa Major which includes The Big Dipper) – www.signsofheaven.org

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #356 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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Today’s Devotional – December 23rd

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Only Three Wise Men?

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“…behold, there came wise men

from the east to Jerusalem,

Saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews?

for we have seen His star in the east,

and are come to worship Him.”

Matthew 2:1, 2

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Only “three” wise men?

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Somehow, we have got the notion, that there were only three wise men from the east, who followed that star to find Jesus.

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And this is because they brought three gifts, gold, frankincense, and myrrh, that we have come to assume that “three” is the correct number.

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But those who are studied in historical and cultural history, say that there probably were more of these magi, which journeyed to the Holy Land, to find the long-awaited Messiah. Enough so, to stir up all of Jerusalem by their presence and inquiry concerning the long-awaited Messiah!

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Brooklyn Museum – The Magi Journeying James Tissot – US public domain

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But Signs Of Heaven has calculated a vastly greater number!

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MANY WISE MEN!

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You see, it is our belief that these wise men were merely a picture of all who have embarked on the upward, heavenly sojourn.

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Yes, it is our contention that every human who has dropped his (or her) self-seeking for the things of this world and has begun the search to find the long-awaited Messiah, is likewise to be numbered among those wise men of old!

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MANY STILL CLING TO EARTH

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Listen… “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hides, and for joy thereof goeth and sells all that he hath, and buys that field.” Matthew 13:44.

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But the implication of this above verse is, that there are many who have been deceived into the notion that Christianity is merely some sort of complimentary addition to their life of worldly pursuits.

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And so, they make their chief desire the pursuit of the cares and pleasures and pastimes of this present world, but go to church on the weekend, only to return once again to a week-long pursuit of worldly pleasures and earthly Mammon.

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New York Times Square – terabass – cropped image – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

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100% DEVOTION REQUIRED!

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But all such will ultimately find themselves bankrupt of Heaven’s riches, when standing before the Judgment Throne on the Last Day.

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Listen… “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:14. Yes, there are very few who are truly willing to walk that Narrow Way.

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Only the one who, “sells all that he has”, will truly find the long-awaited Messiah.

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Listen to this next verse… “And ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13. Yes, as this verse so clearly reveals, it is only the one who verily pursues Jesus with a 100% devotion, who will truly find Him!

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ABOVE PICTURE: Unfunny Judgment Day Cartoon – companys’-coming 

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JOIN THE HEAVEN-WARD THRONG

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Arcturus, that great star, is just now guiding wise men on a Heaven-ward sojourn.

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Those who follow this star will not be disappointed.

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It will lead us right up into the very gates of Heaven!

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So, come along all ye who are wise in heavenly matters.

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Come follow that bright and beautiful Star to where the Messiah is to be found!

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ABOVE PICTURE: Heaven’s Ship, The Arcturus: The Gospel Ship bound for Castor and Pollux, The Narrow Way – www.signsofheaven.org

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SO HOW MANY WISE MEN?

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So how many wise men followed that star?

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Well, by your joining this Heaven-ward throng, the number, whatever it may happen to be, will now be, “plus one more…counting you!”

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Thank you for opening my eyes to see that Heaven is not just some part-time pursuit! Let me pursue Heaven as if it were by works, though it be a gift! Let me not be deceived by all those voices crying “peace and safety”! Let me not be lulled to sleep, by those wolves in sheep’s clothing who cry “peace, peace, when there is no peace”! Let me not be found among the number who “are at ease in Zion”.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation”, you may also read…March 3rd (Who Lowered the Bar?)

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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THE END

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

 

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BUT WHO IS ARCTURUS GUIDING?

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Just who is Arcturus guiding? After all, Scripture says… “can you guide Arcturus with his sons”. Well, obviously, the short answer is…he’s guiding his sons!

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But why are these constellations to be considered the sons of Arcturus? These Summer Constellations represent the Gospel as presented in Revelation Chapter 12. Signs In Heaven shows the reader just how all these stars and constellations present the Gospel Story in these heavenly pictures. And the more one studies this website, the greater will be the understanding of just how these constellations fulfill the Bible prophecy, which says… “can you guide Arcturus with his sons”.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Arcturus (the star that wise-men follow!)”

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TOMORROW:

“December 24th (The Greatest Gift!)”

Gift – Wikipedia – Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 

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THIS IS STUDY #355 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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