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Today’s Devotional – May 21st

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The Church That Moved To Higher Ground!

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Did you ever hear the true account about “the little church

that was moved by the hand of God”…to higher ground?

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THE PLAN

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Well, back in 1874, a group of Christians in the town of Swan Quarter, North Carolina, on the Atlantic Coast, decided to build a church to replace their temporary meeting place. Now if one will look at a map of this Swan Quarter area, it’s quickly noticed that this community is almost surrounded by water!

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And with this in mind, the church leaders decided the best place to build was on a vacant property on the highest ground in town. That way they would be less likely to be flooded, because of the high tides and storms that were so common to their community.

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And there was one property, which met their needs. It was the highest spot in that area. But when they approached the owner of the property, one Mr. Sam Sadler, he flatly refused to sell!

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THE GIFT OF ANOTHER LOCATION

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And there was no doubt, much disappointment over Mr. Sadler’s refusal!

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But before long, those faithful Methodists then accepted a most generous gift, given by a Mr. James W. Hayes: a vacant lot, located some thousand feet in the rear of the present courthouse.

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Well, in a short time the construction commenced! These church members would soon have their little church, howbeit, on not-so-higher-ground!

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And finally the joyful day arrived! The church was almost completed! And in their excitement, when the church (a modest structure on brick piers), was barely shut in, people began to worship in it. At that time it was called, The Methodist Episcopal Church South.

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THE STORM

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But it seemed that God was not entirely satisfied with this humble little church building! No, apparently, God did not want this church sitting on such a low level of ground!

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So, on September 16, 1876, the fateful eve of the dedication of the church, a storm broke out and began to brew. The rain fell and the wind blew until on the morning of September 17, 1876! The wind had reached such a strength, and the tide had risen to such heights! And the force of the water actually began to lift up that little Methodist Church from off its brick foundation! And slowly but surely this little church began to float from its present location into the road–now called Oyster Creek Road.

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THE FLOOD

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Yes, it seemed that a miracle was now happening! The little church was now floating down the road, as if guided by an unseen Hand! It went straight down the road to a corner. And then, it actually bumped into a general store owned by George V. Credle. (The corner where this happened is now known as Oyster Creek Road and U.S. 264 Business.)

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Then a curious thing happened! The building took a sharp right turn! And now it was headed down that road! The church continued on for about two city blocks! And like a pilgrim on a quest, it proceeded onward and upward! It was moving to higher ground! And no doubt, the amazed and curious eyes of onlookers watched this incredible phenomenon until it reached the corner of what is now called Church Street.

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Then again, as if by the hand of divine Providence, it moved slightly off its straight-line course, and took another turn to the left! Still there were, no doubt, many curious onlookers, waiting to see the terrible fate of this church, not realizing that it was on an upward sojourn!

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Finally, this church had reached the climax of its journey! It then crossed the Carawan Canal directly in front of the higher-ground vacant lot! The very place, on higher ground, where the church members originally desired their church to be! And this little church ultimately settled exactly in the center of the Sam Sadler property, the very site which Mr. Sadler had once refused to give up!

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THE HAPPY ENDING

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After seeing the mighty work of Providence and realizing there was a mightier power than man ruling the universe, Mr. Sadler set about to secure the title for the land. When the church was dedicated years later, it was renamed, “Providence”.

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TIME TO MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND!

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OK, so what can we glean from this incredibly apparent miracle?

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This Website is dedicated to encouraging readers to move to higher ground. Yes, just like that church in Swan Quarter moved to higher ground, so too must God’s Church today, seek for higher ground.

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Yes, it seems as though the whole world is being flooded by wickedness, as never before seen in history. The enemy is coming in like a flood! This once great Christian society is falling into the dark abyss of Satan, with such rapidity, that nobody can actually believe what is happening!

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But God has His hand on His Church! The gates of Hell shall not prevail against God’s chosen and faithful remnant!

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And God is now giving us another flood! Yes, God is giving us flood of heavenly light! And this heavenly light will guide us upward, to our desired haven…on higher ground! And if the Reader will explore this site, he or she might find that light which has been mostly obscured by the great darkness in today’s world!

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If you care to see a picture of that church, and read the complete story, you can click here… “The Church Moved By The Hand of God”

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help us, Thy Church, to forsake our worldly ways, and hide the knowledge in our hearts which will bring us to higher ground…

The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Ark of the Covenant Constellation, Pt. 2: How To Enter The Most Holy Place” or you can also read… ““Vanity Fair” & The False Prophet”

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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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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FLEEING WOMAN OF REVELATION 12…

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“And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.” Revelation 12:14, 15. So this Revelation 12 Woman Constellation gives a heavenly portrait of a woman fleeing from the Dragon, who is spewing water in her pathway.

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The above sketch is “Valley of Decision” Constellation, the Woman of Revelation 12 Constellation, and the Dragon Constellation. This is a concept sketch. These three constellations are not in this position in the night sky. So please don’t try to find them together like this. All of the other sketches have the constellation in the correct position, unless otherwise noted. For locations of each of these Constellations, please go to the article for that particular constellation.

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FROM WHERE & TO WHERE DOES SHE FLEE?

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WOMAN ROTATES THROUGH THE SEASONS…

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This page is about the Big Dipper, also called the Great Bear constellation (Ursa Major ). However, the ancient pagan cultures did not see this constellation as God intended it to be seen. It is actually a headless woman in childbirth. This is seen in springtime. It is seen in the northern skies.

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But as the seasons progress, this travailing woman flips upside down, now appearing as a woman with upraised arms like eagle wings who is running (eventually flying, as shown in sketch on right) into the wilderness (westward). The single star representing her birth-child (Christ) now becomes her head (“Christ is the head of the church.” Ephesians 5:23

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The 7 Stars (Big Dipper) is easy to see with its very bright 7 stars. But the Revelation 12 Woman (Ursa Major) must be seen on a dark starry night, away from city lights.

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These are star charts from Wikipedia, with sketches of the Woman added.

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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:

“May 22nd (Take Up Your Cross!)”

ABOVE PICTURE – 7 Stars Constellation as the Cross (aka Big Dipper) – winter – signsofheaven.org – not for commercial uses

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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 STUDY #139 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Those who are interested in using photos on this page may click on provided link below each photo, to get to Wikimedia Commons for various licensing details & tags, and all other necessary information on any particular photo.

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Today’s Devotional – May 20th

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Jeremiah & The Two Jerusalems

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The prophet, Jeremiah, is known as the “Weeping Prophet”.

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Well, of course, the Bible doesn’t call him that. But the fact is, Jeremiah did do a lot of weeping and mourning for his people.

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And that is because, Jerusalem, the chosen city of God, had given herself over to idolatry.

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Cry of prophet Jeremiah on the Ruins of Jerusalem – Wikiart – US Public Domain

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You see, God’s professed people had no heart for the deep truths of God’s Word.

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They only wanted a superficial religion: lots of candles! Lots of music! Lots of chants!

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And lots of ceremonious Bible readings!

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In other words, they wanted the frosting, but not the inner workings, the “born again” experience.

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They didn’t mind some morality.

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But they didn’t want to die-to-self.

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Cry of prophet Jeremiah on the Ruins of Jerusalem – Wikiart – US Public Domain

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CLASSICAL PROPHECIES!?!

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Now, most theologians look at Jeremiah (and Lamentations) as they do all the rest of the prophets in the Old Testament.

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They fail to see the great spiritual application to today’s Church, which those prophetic books foretold of!

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And so, today’s theologians concoct terms, such as, “Classical Prophecies”, to denote that those Old Testament books were fulfilled with the literal nation of Israel.

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But the Bible knows no such thing! Rather, the Bible transfers these Old Testament prophecies to the New Testament Church.

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Magnifying Glass – Wikimedia – Share-alike License

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THE TWO JERUSALEMS

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One such revelation is found in the Epistle to the Galatians, in which Paul makes a very bold interpretation… “For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise…For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answers to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.” Galatians 4:22-26.

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So right here, the Lord, through Paul, is revealing a great concept!

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Yes, Paul revealed that there are two Jerusalems, spiritually speaking: the apostate Jerusalem, and the faithful Jerusalem.

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Sarah & Hagar – Foster Bible Pictures – wikipedia – US public domain

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JEREMIAH RELEVANT TODAY!

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Now the great point to today’s devotional is just this: if we take this concept of allegories, and apply it to the Book of Jeremiah (and Lamentations), that Book begins to come alive, so to speak!

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That is, with the understanding that Jeremiah is speaking either about the “Jerusalem which is now, and is in bondage with her children”, or it is speaking concerning, “Jerusalem above is free, and is the mother of us all”, then the Book of Jeremiah really begins to make sense!

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Because, there has always been an apostate portion to the Church.

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And there has always been a faithful portion to the Church. 

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Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins – c 1616 – wikipedia – public domain

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ALL SCRIPTURE IS STILL RELEVANT

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And so, as the Bible clearly points out… “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2nd Timothy 3:16, 17.

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This above verse reveals that all of Scripture, both Old and New testaments, are equally as profitable in the understanding of truth.

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And so, using Galatians, Chapter 4 as the key to unlock the Book of Jeremiah, we now enter into a spiritual understanding of that book, which the carnal portion of the Church cannot and will not understand! In other words, Jeremiah, as well as the rest of the Old Testament, are actually speaking of the two portions of the Church: the apostate portion, and the faithful portion.

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ABOVE PHOTO: Speaker and Audience hands – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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MANY ARE LOCKED OUT!

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Listen… “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 1st Corinthians 2:13

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Even though this above passage requires a careful examination, to properly understand it, the essence of this passage is, that the “natural man” cannot and will not comprehend the deeper truths of the Bible, which are veiled by spiritual and allegorical language.

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This is because those who are yet carnal, are not indwelt by the Holy Spirit. And there are many radio and TV Bible teachers who adamantly reject these truths, for the simple reason they are yet carnal, and cannot and will not see the spiritual nature of the Old Testament books. They scoff at those who see the spiritual nature of the Old Testament, deriding them with the unbiblical derogatory tag, “Replacement Theology heretics”, not realizing the Apostle, Paul, was chief of spiritualizing the Bible and teaching the spiritual nature of Israel.

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Consequently, the greater portion of the church community is greatly in spiritual darkness, even as it is written…“As for My people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O My people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.” Isaiah 3:12

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This Old Testament prophecy has a special significance in these last days, as we see the churches fall apostate to the whims of unsanctified minds, now ruling over God’s professed people.  

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Paul persecuted by Pharisees & Sadducees – www.thebiblerevival.com – US Public Domain

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PAUL SCOLDS GALATIANS

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Paul gently scolds the Galatians, by saying…“Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?” Galatians 4:21

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Paul was scolding these Galatians because they merely wished to keep the letter of the law without truly hearing the law!

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And how should they have heard the law?

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By interpreting the spiritual nature of the Old Testament, veiled within allegories!

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In other words, the Old Testament presents the Gospel of Christ, howbeit veiled within the many various stories, in which God orchestrated those true historical accounts in such a way as to be allegorical portraits of various aspects of the Gospel.

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And Paul illustrated to the Galatians how to truly “hear the law”, by revealing the spiritual meaning behind the account of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Hagar, and Ishmael. And so, we too need to truly “hear the law”, only made possible by the indwelling of the Spirit of Truth!

Paul the Apostle – cropped & brightened photo – Artist – Valentin de Boulogne or Nicolas Tournier – circa 1500s – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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“COME UNTO ME”

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The Good News is that it is still the day of Salvation!

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And the call still goes out… “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

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Everything necessary for Salvation, for daily grace and strength and for everlasting life is available to each and every one of us.

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If I find the Bible to be a closed book, there still is great hope! 

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Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to see the spiritual nature of the Bible. Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy Law…

Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “November 22 – (The Greatest Jig-saw Puzzle Ever!)“ or you can also read… December 30 (A Supernatural Book!)

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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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 HOLY-GHOST-RIDER CONSTELLATION

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“Gavest thou…wings and feathers unto the ostrich?….What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.” Job 39:17, 18

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Here in the above condensed passage is revealed a tremendous Bible prophecy! Here the ostrich (being a symbol of the Church-Apostate) is going to lift up herself and scorn the horse and his rider.

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Well, if we look in the winter-night skies, we might possibly have our eyes opened to see a most incredible constellation group, known as the “Horse and His Rider” Constellation Group.

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And so, this above passage speaks of the time of the end (which we are just now in). And sadly to say, there will be many in the Church who will scorn this last message, just as the wisdom-deprived ostrich scorns the Horse and His Rider, who symbolize God’s Church in battle, being ridden by the Spirit of Christ! Such a sad ending for the Church-Apostate, to scorn the Holy Spirit: the same Spirit that they so often exulted in praise, with their lips!

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This constellation group is made up of a number of smaller constellations: the horse’s head, made from the Perseus Constellation. The tail and rear end is partly of the Cassiopeia Constellation. The hind-leg is made partly of stars from the Andromeda Constellation. The Rider is made primarily from the Camelopardalis Constellation.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Holy-Ghost-Rider Constellation” or you can also read… “Goodly Horse in Battle Constellation”

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TOMORROW:

“May 21st (The Church That Moved to Higher Ground!)”

Germany Bavarian church – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

 

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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 STUDY #138 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

 

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Those who are interested in using photos on this page may click on provided link below each photo, to get to Wikimedia Commons for various licensing details & tags, and all other necessary information on any particular photo.

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Today’s Devotional – May 19th

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Pilgrim’s Allegories

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“Which things are an allegory…”

Galatians 4:24

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Beside the Bible, perhaps the greatest book ever written was Pilgrim’s Progress.

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Yes, John Bunyan seemed to have Divine help in writing that little book, about a pilgrim’s sojourn from this world to the Celestial City.

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Now, one of the greatest aspects to Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, are the many allegories of which that book is comprised.

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The Lord had graciously opened Bunyan’s eyes to see the spiritual nature of the Bible, and had given him such a well-grounded understanding of how those allegories were the inter-weavings of the Gospel fabric.

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Pilgrims Progress title page third edition 1679 – Wikimedia Commons – public-domain

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SPIRITUAL THINGS

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Now what makes this book so important is that by reading and even re-reading and even studying this book, one might come away with a basic understanding of the Bible and of what the biblical allegories actually mean.

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Yes, Pilgrim’s Progress can really give both Bible-newcomers and seasoned Christians alike, a real forward boost, in their heavenward pilgrimage.

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It’s a book that should be read and reread. And nowadays, one can listen to a number of audio versions online (but sadly, the 2 hour movie versions may not be worth watching as they are a greatly cut-down version from the original book, which is about 6 hours of audio dialogue)

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Christian and Apollyon – Pilgrim’s Progress – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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WHY ALL THE METAPHORS?

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“And He said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.” Luke 8:10

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Yes, as it says in this above verse, it is not God’s intention to open up all the truths of the Bible to just anyone and everyone. But it is the privilege of God’s Elect, to search out the many parables found in the Testaments, both Old and New.

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For instance, when the Bible speaks about riches, so often, those who are without, will look at such passages as pertaining merely to earthly riches.

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But for those who are seeking a better, “heavenly country”, it is not difficult to understand that God is not speaking at all of earthly, but of heavenly riches: the treasures of wisdom, and agape-love, and patience, and self-denial, etc..

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Man with world behind his back – public domain

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BACK TO THE TRUE PATHWAY

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Not only does this book, Pilgrim’s Progress, give great insight into the meaning of many Bible metaphors, but helps clear up all the confusion out there in Christendom about what we should be doing, and how we should be living.

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Pilgrim’s Progress ever-so-rightly directs us back to the true pathway to the Celestial City, the Heavenly Mount Zion!

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I Saw A Man Clothed With Rags – Pilgrims Progress – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. (Psalm. 119:18).

Prayer at Day’s End – Angelus by Jean-François Millet – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…May 15 ( Hide Thyself…For A Moment! Part 3: “How To Stay Hidden”), or you may also read…April 24th (Pilgrim’s Progress – The Wicket Gate!)

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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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 NARROW WAY: THE PILGRIM’S PATHWAY

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“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:13-14

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That world-shaking allegory, Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, picked up the theme of the Narrow Gate. The hero of the story was Christian, a man who was warned to flee from the City of Destruction (the world), and to embark on a journey to the Heavenly City. And along the way, Christian encountered many adventures and dangers. This first of its kind allegorical book absolutely rocked the western world, and became perhaps the first million seller book (along with the Bible).

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But God has also given this same Narrow Way parable in the night heavens! Incredible? Yes, incredible…and amazing too! And though these two stars can hardly be considered a constellation, but when sitting next to the two stars which comprise the Broad Gate, well, it makes a powerful statement, for the people of God.

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So please come along on this journey and find out just why this pathway graces the night heavens, and perhaps you might find yourself embarking on your own pilgrimage up that very same Narrow pathway.

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Pilgrim’s Progress Enters The Wicket Gate – Wikipedia – public domain

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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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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Revelation 12 Woman & The Narrow Gate Stars (Orion’s Gate to Heaven)”

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TOMORROW:

“May 20th (Jeremiah & the Two Jerusalems)”

Cry of prophet Jeremiah on the Ruins of Jerusalem – Wikiart – US Public Domain

 

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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 STUDY #137 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

 

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Those who are interested in using photos on this page may click on provided link below each photo, to get to Wikimedia Commons for various licensing details & tags, and all other necessary information on any particular photo.

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Today’s Devotional – May 18th

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Dealing With An Unbelieving Spouse

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One of the greatest problems that a Believer must face, is that of trying to maintain peace and harmony in the home.

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And for those who live with an unbelieving spouse, this can be quite difficult at times!

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Nevertheless, this little devotional cannot tackle all the various problems.

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But there are just several general principles, which must be discussed.

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Rings Anillos – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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THE ROARING LION

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First, if the Christian is a, “True Worshipper” of God, then he or she must be aware that Satan is our adversary and will try his best to make life as discouraging as he can for that household.

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Listen…“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” 1st Peter 5:8

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And of course, this concept is pretty much accepted by the Christian community.

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Most Christians understand this truth: that Satan is a vigilant foe.

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Constellation – Woman of Revelation 12 flees to the mountains Mark 13:14 (Concept Picture only – Not a star-chart)

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“LEAN NOT UPON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING”

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“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint…Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” 1st Peter 5:2-4

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This above verse by Peter lays down a principle, which the Christian should always keep in mind: to lead gently in the home, not trying to force others into submission!

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But probably where most of us have gone wrong, is when we try to make things happen.

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This can be the source of many, or perhaps most of our troubles in the divided home.

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Rings Anillos – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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FORCING OTHERS

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For instance, many newer converts will often try to compel the entire household to go to church, or have daily worships together.

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Or maybe the Believer will try to get rid of the TV, or secular radio, etc…

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Or maybe the Believer will try too hard to convince the family of the veracity of the Bible.

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Or maybe the Believer will try to convince the family that, for instance, going to the circus is evil, or any number of other questionable amusements.

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Rings Anillos – Wikipedia – Public Domain

Garbage – Hollygrove1 TV Typewriter CurbTrash – cropped image – Wikimedia – share-alike license

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“BE GENTLE…PATIENT”

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“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” 2nd Timothy 2:24-26

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One big mistake that sincere Christians make, is to think that our family must also live our self-denying lifestyle.

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But if they are still unsaved, the Christian simply must try to make their lives as enjoyable as possible in this world, though it breaks our heart to see them seeking after the things of the world!

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And so, we may even allow them to watch secular shows, or take them to the circus, or allow other secular pursuits.

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We may even have to work longer hours, so that they can enjoy their earthly lives more fully.

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Rings Anillos – Wikipedia – Public Domain

Braet von Überfeldt woman with Bible – 1866 – Wikimedia – US public domain

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“YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN!”

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Oh yes, as we watch them, we will be crying silently for God’s mercy and blessings for them!

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And we will be clinging to God’s precious promises, as we allow them such worldly freedoms. In a very real sense, we will be like the father of the Prodigal son, as we long for their return to the Lord. (see Luke 15:11-24)

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The problem is, we can’t force others into Heaven! A person must be “born again”, in order to understand and appreciate true Salvation.

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And without the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the Believer just cannot expect his or her family to enjoy making spiritual sacrifices.

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Rings Anillos – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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

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So what should the Believer do, to bring along the rest of the family?

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Well, this brings us to the second principle.

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“WALK, EVEN AS HE WALKED!”

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The Believer must try to treat his or her spouse as Christ-like as possible. And this takes much prayer, and a constant growth in the wisdom and knowledge of God’s Word.

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The Believer needs to spend much time contemplating what Jesus would do, in the everyday situations of life.

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

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God’s Spirit of Holiness can do “exceeding abundantly more than we ask or think”, to fashion us after the image of Christ!

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Rings Anillos – Wikipedia – Public Domain

USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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THE GENTLE SHEPHERD

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Yes, to live with an unsaved spouse and even with unsaved children requires much prayer for Bible wisdom, to know how to handle everyday problems and situations in the home.

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But one thing is for sure! Jesus was gentle, even as a gentle shepherd with His lambs.

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Jesus did not force others to do His every bidding.

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Jesus was like a gentle breeze, not a gale-force wind!

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Jesus did not engage in shouting matches. Even with the Pharisees, Jesus did not need to raise His voice. Jesus lived by faith, knowing that God was in full control.

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He was not a manipulator in the least bit!

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He was a servant of servants.

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He exercised great patience and forbearance. He held his peace and His words were few.

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He didn’t demand fair and equal treatment. Rather He patiently endured all unfair treatment.

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He looked at all such trials as opportunities to witness for Heaven, by allowing His Father in Heaven to bring solutions to problems!

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Brooklyn Museum – What Our Lord Saw from the Cross – James Tissot

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PRECIOUS PROMISES!

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Now if a Believer can grow more and more like Jesus, these same wonderful attributes will begin to be witnessed by the various members of the household.

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And with such a blessed environment, the Lord can begin to move ever-so-gently in the hearts and lives of the unbelieving members of the household.

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And even though the Believer may have to wait long and patiently for his or her family to finally follow Jesus, we have many promises in the Bible such as this to cling to…

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“Blessed is every one

that feareth the LORD;

that walketh in His ways.

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands:

happy shalt thou be,

and it shall be well with thee.

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine

by the sides of thine house:

thy children like olive plants

round about thy table.”

Psalm 128:1-3

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Rings Anillos – Wikipedia – Public Domain

Flower of Heaven Constellation w/leaves in the west

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TO READ PART 2, CLICK HERE…

October 19 (Dealing With An Unbelieving Spouse, Part 2: “Can I Save My Spouse?”)

Man Husband & Married Wife on swing – Fraternal love (Prehispanic sculpture from 250–900 A.D., of Huastec origin) – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Give me wisdom to know how to lead my family like a gentle shepherd. Give me great knowledge of Thy Word. Give me great patience. Give me great faith. Mold me and make me into Thy likeness…

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… “May 16th (Lead On Softly!)” or you can also read… “May 14th (The Greatest Mission-Field: My Soul!)”

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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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SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS

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5 CONSTELLATIONS PLUS THE STAR, ARCTURUS…

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The Summer Constellations tell the story of Jesus as He calls His Disciples to “Come and follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” These heavenly symbols also present the principles of God’s Salvation plan. The Summer Constellations are made of five different constellations plus the star known as Arcturus . This big, bright, and beautiful star, Arcturus (representing Jesus) goes in front of these five constellations, as though He is leading His Disciples, just as He did back in Israel, 2,000 years ago.

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From left to right…

1. the first constellation is the Ark of the Covenant Constellation (AKA Sagittarius).

2. The second is the Cross/Scepter Constellation (not previously recognized)

3. Under the Cross/Scepter is the Flower of the Field Constellation (AKA Scorpio).

4. The fourth is the Glorious Crown Constellation (AKA Corona Borealis).

5. The fifth is the 7 Stars Constellation (AKA the Big Dipper).

These are the basic five constellations that make this Summer Constellation phenomenon.

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DOUBLE-ENTENDRES

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But if this is not already complicated enough, there are even more complicated aspects to this. In this sketch, if you look on the far left, you will notice that the Ark of the Covenant Constellation now appears as Two Turtle-doves. And at the top right, you will notice that the 7 Stars Constellation now appears as the Revelation 12 Woman With Child (Actually, this Woman is made of the Big Dipper, plus the addition of more fainter stars, which together comprise what is commonly known as Ursa Major). So these two constellations are each double-entendres.

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So with the addition of these two extra constellations (the Turtle-doves, and the Woman), we now have 7 Summer Constellations, plus the star, Arcturus guiding them.

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So maybe the best way to tell this story is to take each constellation individually…

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Site Overview” or you can also read… “Arcturus (the star that wise-men follow!)”

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TOMORROW:

“May 19th (Pilgrim’s Allegories)”

Man with world behind his back – public domain

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH

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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 STUDY #136 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING

 

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Those who are interested in using photos on this page may click on provided link below each photo, to get to Wikimedia Commons for various licensing details & tags, and all other necessary information on any particular photo.

 

 

 

 

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Today’s Devotional – May 17th

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The Marinated Christian!

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The Orientals really know how to make chicken taste good: marinating them! Yes, by completely and thoroughly soaking raw chicken overnight in specially prepared sauce with seasoning, makes the chicken filled with flavor!

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And doesn’t this photo look really tasty?

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Well, there are countless recipes for marinated chicken.

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Marinated chicken at Asian supermarket in New Jersey – Wikimedia – Public domain

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THE MARINATED CHRISTIAN!

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OK, so just what does this have to do with the Christian life?

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Very simple! Marinated chicken (or beef) can easily be translated into the spiritual realm!

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That’s right! The Christian has the ability to prepare his or her life in much the same way as chicken is marinated!

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You could say that each of us are marinated, in the spiritual sense, by whatever we soak ourselves in, on a daily basis.

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Korean BBQ marination – wikimedia – share-alike license

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COUNTLESS INFLUENCES IN A HIGH-TECH WORLD!

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This high-tech world we live in affords us the opportunity to choose many different options, as to what we may marinate ourselves in, each day.

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There are many listening devices, which offer us countless choices of music for example: from Classical to Hip-Hop! From Country to Oriental! From Reggae to Rock-n-Roll! Choices, choices, choices!

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And then, there are varieties of Christian music: from Christian Rock to Celestial Choirs! Choices, and more choices!

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And then, there are many talk shows we can listen to: from political, to entertainment, to Christian news, to dramas!

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And then there are Bibles on audio. Any version we wish!

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Or there are Christian books, and audio sermons! There are conservative sermons or liberal sermons! There are get-rich gospels, and get-poor gospels! The choices are seemingly endless!

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Then there are daily choices we make as to just who we are going to associate with: friends, and family, and even strangers! 

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And so, just as there are seemingly endless choices of what ingredients we use in our marinated chicken, so too, there are endless choices in our daily recipe of how we ourselves will be marinated.

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Black Berrymultiple – wikimedia – creative commons license

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HOLINESS IN – HOLINESS OUT!

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The Bible commands us… “And every man that hath this hope in Him (Christ) purifieth himself, even as He is pure.” 1st John 3:3.

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Yes, this verse proclaims the great commission given to each and every Christian: to purify our hearts even as Christ is pure.

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Now for those who have determined to become as Christ-like as they possibly can, then there is just one recipe to be marinated in: in purely Christ-like influences!

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It’s that simple!

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GARBAGE IN – GARBAGE OUT!

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Conversely, the more compromised our daily influences, the more compromised will be our character!

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Listen to Paul… “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” 1st Corinthians 15:33.

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OK, so here is a New Testament admonishment to “keep yourself pure”(1st Timothy 5:22).

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swine feeding – wikimedia – share-alike license

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THE DAILY BATTLE!

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Now, at this point, someone will say… “But we have to be in this sinful world, and “rub elbows” with unbelievers on a daily basis!”

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That’s right, O Christian! And that is a large part of the Christian’s warfare!

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Yes, the Christian must be fully armored up each and every day, in order to go out and do battle against the forces of evil!

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Daily Bible-study, unceasing prayer, and constant contemplation of Scripture, shunning all ungodly audio and visual: these are the preparations and these are the weapons of our warfare! 

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USMC- prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – public domain

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UNGODLY INFLUENCES LIKE YEAST!

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The Christian must not allow the worldly elements to work themselves into our hearts!

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Listen… “Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:” 1st Corinthians 5:6, 7.

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As this passage reveals, the Christian must purge out the worldly yeast which permeates the soul!

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Unleavened bread from Jerusalem – wikipedia – share-alike license

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“REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS!”

Philippians 4:4

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The things discussed in today’s devotional are what comprise the joyful life we live!

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Yes, that’s right! This Christian battle is a joyful battle!

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David Playing Harp – www.thebiblerevival.com – US public domain

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“TASTE AND SEE!”

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And the really Good News is this: If we will only marinate ourselves in the pure Word of Christ.

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If we will begin to eliminate every ungodly influence, trying to only allow heavenly influences to enter our minds, then it won’t be long until we will have a rich Christ-like savor, which the world will experience in our presence.

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Yes, the world will taste and see, that we have been with Jesus!

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However pressing his duties STM2-c James Lee Frazer always finds time to read a few chapters from his Bible each day. I – NARA – 520675 – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to purify my surroundings. Help me to only allow heavenly influences to enter into my ear-gates, and eye-gates. Help me to fortify myself by unceasing prayer and meditation on Thy Holy Word, as I go through this wicked world. Help me to rejoice in this battle, because you have overcome the world, and have assured me that I too, can overcome the world…

Marine Praying – cropped image – Wikimedia – USMC Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Ark of the Covenant Constellation, Pt. 2: How To Enter The Most Holy Place” or you can also read… “Flood Waters Of Satan: Confessions of a Political Junkie”

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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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Then Job answered and said…but how should man be just with God?…Which alone spreads out the heavens…Which makes Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. Which does great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number…Can you bind the sweet influences of the Pleiades? Or loose the bands of Orion?” Job 9:2-10 & 38:31

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The photo to the right is the Pleiades Cluster. Does it appear to you like an angel? Well, if it does, then you are encouraged to keep reading.

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The above two verses concerning the Pleiades is what the Bible has to say about the Pleiades. But if you will read this article, you will discover that the Pleiades represents concepts which span much of the Bible. This is partly because Pleiades is a constellation within a constellation. And this double-entendre constellation presents perhaps, a picture of the greatest truth regarding the Church, found in the Bible. And The Heavens Declare.net will attempt to unravel this mysterious phenomenon in the night-sky, and will, hopefully, also interpret these two verses to show just what all this means, and how it might apply to our lives.

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The Pleiades (Above constellation can be seen in colder months in mid sky, traveling east to west through the night. With the eyes alone, it would appear much smaller than this. But with binoculars, it would appear more like this photo). NASA photo by Robert Gendler

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TWO WOMEN IN PLEIADES

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Just who are these two women? And how can this be, that nobody has ever seen the Pleiades as a constellation of a woman? This article will discuss this great paradox of these two women, found in the Pleiades, and what it means scripturally to us: we who comprise the global community of Christians.

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Because this constellation, or should we say Constellations, plural, have very much to do with us: those of us who are living right now on the threshold of eternity. And as you might expect, the Bible holds the key to understanding all this.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Pleiades: The Captive Angel & Mystery Harlot Constellation”

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TOMORROW:

“May 18th (Dealing With An Unbelieving Spouse)”

Man Husband & Married Wife on swing – Fraternal love (Prehispanic sculpture from 250–900 A.D., of Huastec origin) – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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 STUDY #135 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING …

 

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Today’s Devotional – May 16th

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Revelation 11:18:

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“Why Is This Box Tipping Over?”

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“And the nations were angry, and Thy wrath is come,

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and the time of the dead, that they should be judged,

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and that thou shouldest give reward unto Thy servants the prophets,

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and to the saints, and them that fear Thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
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And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in His temple the Ark of His testament…”

Revelation 11:18, 19

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This above passage from Revelation, Chapter 11, speaks of the temple in Heaven being opened, and the Ark of God’s Testament being seen.

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And in conjunction with this, God is now revealing these Gospel Constellations which begin with this Ark Constellation, commonly known as Sagittarius.

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Ark Constellation in Heaven – (aka Sagittarius) – Summer – Wikipedia Star-chart with ark drawn in by this website – Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license

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TIPPING OUT UPON THE FLOWER CONSTELLATION

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Now the reason for highlighting this constellation is to focus on one aspect of this constellation, and its relationship to the other constellations.

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You see, God has designed this constellation in such a way, that as the earth rotates, very slowly through the summer, it begins to appear as if it is tipping more and more to one side. It actually appears to be tipping its contents out upon the Flower of the Field Constellation (which represents fallen Mankind).

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“Ark of the Covenant” and “Flower of the Field” Constellations (1st picture in springtime & 2nd in fall) – www.signsofheaven.org

 

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“I WILL POUR OUT OF MY SPIRIT”

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Now this pouring out reminds us of the passage from Joel which informs us concerning these last days… “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on My servants and on My handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will show wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Joel 2:17, 21

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Okay, so here is a great big statement, or we should rather say, “Here is a great big PROPHECY!” Yes, God promises to pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh; followed by signs in the heaven above, dreams and visions, the sun darkened, the moon into blood before that great and notable day of the Lord come.

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ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer Constellations w/ark (aka: Sagittarius) & Revelation 12 Woman (aka: Ursa Major, including The Big Dipper) – www.theheavensdeclare.net

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“WHOSOEVER SHALL CALL ON…THE LORD”

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But here is the really great part…“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Joel 2:21

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Yes, this is the most exciting part of this prophecy…“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Joel 2:21

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Okay, so here is revealed that in these last days there will be a huge pouring out of God’s Spirit upon all flesh. And this pouring out will be in conjunction with a great number of humans reaching out for Christ’s Salvation. At least this above passage seems to imply that a great number will be saved in these last moments of time.

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People on Times Square – CROPPED IMAGE – Wikimedia Commons – Share-Alike License

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THE DAY OF PENTECOST

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Now right here, many will point out that this prophecy from Joel was fulfilled back in the days of the early church…“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting…But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said…this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;” Joel 2:1, 2, 14, 16

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Well yes, this prophecy was indeed fulfilled back in Peter’s day.

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Pentecostés (El Greco, 1597) – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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SIGNS OF HEAVEN REVEAL A DUAL FULFILLMENT

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But God is now revealing this heavenly phenomenon in which the Ark Constellation appears to be pouring itself out upon that Flower of the Field, symbolizing God pouring out all Heaven upon fallen Mankind.

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And so, we can know for a certainty that God is getting ready to fulfill this prophecy on a much grander scale than back in Peter’s day! 

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THE CROSS-SCEPTER & CROWN

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Now what gives all this even greater impetus, is that it also appears as if the Cross-Scepter Constellation is coming out of this Ark Constellation, along with the Glorious 12-Star Crown. the original Ark contained Aaron’s rod that budded, which was a type of scepter. And though there was no crown in that original Ark, yet the lid of the Ark had a crown of gold embedded around it…“And they shall make an ark…with…a crown of gold round about.” Exodus 25:10, 11

And so, these Signs Of Heaven present a dramatic fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy concerning pouring out of God’s Spirit upon all flesh.

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ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer Constellations w/ark (aka: Sagittarius) & Revelation 12 Woman (aka: Ursa Major, including The Big Dipper) – www.theheavensdeclare.net

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“GOOD NEWS FROM A FAR COUNTRY”

Proverbs 25:25

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Now this is very Good News! And it should inspire God’s people to double up our prayers for our family and friends, as well as increased supplications for the Salvation of all this lost world!

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

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to respond to this incredible and momentous occasion and opportunity in history, by turning to the Lord with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind…

Girl Praying – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…FEBRUARY 27 (Our Most Holy Place: Proper Care & Maintenance) or you can also read…April 24th (Pilgrim’s Progress – The Wicket Gate!)

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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 ARK IN THE HEAVENS

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Well, if a person goes out at night, beginning in April (earlier in southern-most latitudes, and later in northern-most), in the pre-dawn hour, they just might locate the constellation commonly referred to as the Sagittarius Constellation . It is located in the southern sky. (Each night it appears a little earlier, slowly inching westward, through the summer, until it finally disappears below the western horizon in November.)

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At first, it simply appears as two twin birds flying westward. But if you look once again, it just might appear as a long box-like figure, with one star on the right, as you face it, and two stars on the left. The box, of course would be the Ark, and the stars on either side would represent angels, which are sometimes referred to as stars in the Bible (for instance, “the seven stars are the angels…” Revelation 1:20). To the right is a star-chart from Wikipedia, in which the editor of this site has sketched in this Sagittarius Constellation, to show how God created it to appear.

 

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Ark Constellation in Heaven – (aka Sagittarius) – Summer – Wikipedia Star-chart with ark drawn in by this website – Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Ark of the Covenant Constellation”

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TOMORROW…

“May 17th (The Marinated Christian!)”

USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – Public Domain

 

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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 STUDY #134 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

 

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Those who are interested in using photos on this page may click on provided link below each photo, to get to Wikimedia Commons for various licensing details & tags, and all other necessary information on any particular photo.

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Today’s Devotional – May 15th

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People of the Low-Mart

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“Surely He (God) scorns the scorners:

but He gives grace unto the lowly.”

Proverbs 3:34

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There is at least one Website dedicated to mocking all the funny and strange looking people while they are shopping.

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And so, these sites are filled with photos, mostly taken secretly, making fun of fat, weird, old and funny-looking customers.

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And there are many people who don’t even like to shop in those kinds of stores, just so they can avoid these so-called “societal unfortunates”.

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Overweight People – cropped image – Wikimedia – share-alike license

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THE LOST BEHAVING NORMALLY

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Now, for the people of the world, this proud mockery is to be expected.

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After all, that’s just the world behaving as you would expect the world to behave!

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Yes, mocking those who are the “undesirables” is what inhabitants of the world do so well, and quite often!

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But on the other hand, the Christian can turn many unfortunate circumstances into blessings!

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Yes, there are several aspects to all this, which a wise Christian can turn around to his or her benefit.

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The Mockers by Illarion Michajlowitsch Prjanischnikow – Wikipedia – public domain

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CHRISTIANS TO MINGLE WITH THE LOWLY (AT “LOW-MART”?)

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Listen to Paul’s admonition… “Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.” Romans 12:16

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This above verse reveals much about Christ’s character, and about our own personal commission from God.

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Christ, when on Earth, didn’t seek after the company of the wise, or of the rich, or of the mighty, or of the noble. No, as this above verse reveals that Christ condescended to the lowly, to the unwise, to the poor, etc..

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In other words, Jesus would be very apt to be seen at such places in which the unfortunate, the poor, the undesirable, etc., would be found! Oh yes, Christ witnessed to the rich and noble, too. But most of his followers were the lowly of society! Yes, Christ definitely condescended to the lowly of the world.

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Rich Young Ruler – Hoffman – Wikimedia Commons – US public domain

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“NOT MANY WISE…MIGHTY…NOBLE…ARE CALLED”

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Listen… “For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in His presence.” 1st Corinthians 1:26-29

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So this above passage reveals that it has been God’s good pleasure to do exactly the opposite of what the world does!

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Yes, instead of choosing those whom society admires, God mostly chooses those who are not highly esteemed by society!

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Well, in a sense, you could say that God ‘pokes the world in the eye’, by choosing the foolish things of the world to confound the worldly-wise!

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And God chooses the weak things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty!

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And He has chosen the base things, and the despised things to bring to destruction, the things which are highly esteemed by this world!

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Homeless woman in Toronto Wikipedia – public domain

Homeless man reading Bible – Wikimedia share-alike license

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“FOLLOW THE LAMB WHEREVER HE GOES”

Revelation 14:4

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And so, dear Christian, don’t we want to be wherever Jesus will be? Of course we do!!!

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Then we simply need to follow the Bible admonition, “condescend to those who are of low estate”! Yes, those societal miscreants are exactly the types of people who have very little to lose, by becoming followers of Jesus!

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And one of those places which attracts those so-called lower elements of society, just might be a good place to hand out evangelistic tracts!

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And those places, if safe, would definitely be the perfect place to walk through and pray for each of the various lost souls, who might be humble enough to respond to the call of Jesus, to, “Come follow Me”.

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Yes, the world may not desire their company. And the world may mock them! But Jesus would take them to be His sheep, “in a heavenly heart-beat!”

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Homeless and cold – cropped photo – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license

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“Mind not high things,

but condescend to men of low estate.

Be not wise in your own conceits.”

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Give me a humble and lowly heart, as You are meek and lowly. Help me to condescend to those who are considered lowly in the eyes of Mankind…

Prayer – USMC – Wikimedia – US Govt. Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…“Daily Devotional, Year 3 – December 15 (A 3-Fingered Judgment-Day, Part 5: “Every Man…His Labor…This Is The Gift of God”)“

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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 PLEIADES

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Then Job answered and said…but how should man be just with God?…Which alone spreads out the heavens…Which makes Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. Which does great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number…Can you bind the sweet influences of the Pleiades? Or loose the bands of Orion?” Job 9:2-10 & 38:31

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The photo to the right is the Pleiades Cluster. Does it appear to you like an angel? Well, if it does, then you are encouraged to keep reading.

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The above two verses concerning the Pleiades is what the Bible has to say about the Pleiades. But if you will read this article, you will discover that the Pleiades represents concepts which span much of the Bible. This is partly because Pleiades is a constellation within a constellation. And this double-entendre constellation presents perhaps, a picture of the greatest truth regarding the Church, found in the Bible. And The Heavens Declare.net will attempt to unravel this mysterious phenomenon in the night-sky, and will, hopefully, also interpret these two verses to show just what all this means, and how it might apply to our lives.

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The Pleiades (Above constellation can be seen in colder months in mid sky, traveling east to west through the night. With the eyes alone, it would appear much smaller than this. But with binoculars, it would appear more like this photo). NASA photo by Robert Gendler

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “The Pleiades: The Captive Angel & Mystery Harlot Constellation”

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TOMORROW

Today’s Devotional – May 16th (Revelation 11:18: “Why Is This Box Tipping Over?”)

Ark Constellation in Heaven – (aka Sagittarius) – Summer – Wikipedia Star-chart with ark drawn in by this website – Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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 STUDY #133 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Those who are interested in using photos on this page may click on provided link below each photo, to get to Wikimedia Commons for various licensing details & tags, and all other necessary information on any particular photo.

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Today’s Devotional – May 14th

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The Greatest Mission-Field: My Soul!

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There are thousands of Christian evangelistic ministries today.

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From Internet ministries to humanitarian outreach ministries, to health ministries, to children’s ministries, and even to foreign evangelistic ministries. There are music ministries. And of course, there are many TV and radio ministries.

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There are plenty of ministries in the world today. And yet there are so many souls still in Satan’s prison-house of sin and spiritual darkness. With all the thousands of ministries, one would think that the inhabitants of the world would have fallen, by now!

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Church worship music – cropped photo – Wikipedia – share-alike license

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GREATEST MINISTRY: A TRANSFORMED LIFE!

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But Signs Of Heaven endorses this one ministry above all else: the ministry of a transformed life.

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Yes, there is nothing so effective as a totally converted soul! Such an individual has a far greater influence for Heaven than a whole army of humanitarians!

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Listen to the very words of Jesus… “Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in Heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy name have cast out devils? and in Thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:21-23.

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So this passage reveals that on the Day of Judgment, there will be many who were heavily invested in various ministries, who will be surprised to learn that their so-called “good works” were regarded by Jesus as evil works… “depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.”

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Braet von Überfeldt – woman with bible 1866 – Wikipedia – US-public-domain

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BELIEVER OR MERELY A “MAKE-BELIEVER”?

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Now there is one glaring difference between a Believer, and mere “false brethren”.

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And Solomon’s Proverbs brings out this distinction…. “Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eats, and wipes her mouth, and says, I have done no wickedness.” Proverbs 30:20

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Yes, this above proverb explains that those who are of the adulterous and apostate churches, are very content to remain in their self-indulgence. They have no heart to die to self!

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But to purify our hearts and conform our lives into the likeness and holiness of Jesus, is the great desire of every true worshipper of God! “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” 1st John 3:3.

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The Pleiades: Mystery Babylon: Mother of Harlots

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Now what does this truth concerning the purification of our heart have to do with today’s devotional? After all, today we are discussing the best type of ministry outreach.

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Question Marks-At a loss svg – Wikimedia Commons – share-alike license

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FIRST CAST THE LOG OUT OF YOUR OWN EYE!

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Well, you see, to overcome the flesh is our greatest outreach ministry!

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We can’t think that God is going to bless our efforts to save others, if we ourselves are neglecting the purification of our own heart! 

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Yes, Jesus told the Scribes and Pharisees… “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.” Matthew. 23:15

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As this verse reveals, a worldly Christian cannot bring in true sheep into the fold!

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No, the world-loving Christian will only bring in more, “wolves-in-sheep’s-clothing”!

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Brooklyn-Museum – The Pharisees Question Jesus – James Tissot – US-Public-Domain – Wikimedia

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But even though none of us have already reached Christlike perfection, yet those who make their own “calling and election sure”, will be able to give a true witness to others. (2nd Peter 1:10)

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And this is the greatest commission we have from God: to evangelize our own soul!

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David’s sorrow – wikigallery – public domain

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TEACHING OTHERS ABOUT JESUS

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Now, there is a certain ministry outreach that God might approve of. And that is a teaching ministry, which requires us to read the whole Bible for our own selves.

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Yes, in these last moments of time, the trembling child of God can begin an outreach to others, which necessitates that he or she studies the Bible to find out more and more about just who is Jesus, and how we can become more and more changed into His perfect and glorious image!

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And so, by studying the Bible to find out more and more about Jesus, not only will we be helping others, but we will be helping our own selves in the process.

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Bible Study Group – cropped image – Wikimedia – Share-Alike License

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Now someone might object to this, saying, “Well, Bible study about Jesus and Salvation is just not my gift! I’m more adapted to humanitarian projects, or to Revelation seminars, or to health ministry!” Well, that’s all the more reason for such a Christian to begin a ministry which requires much salvational Bible study! Studying God’s precious promises is not optional!

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USMC- prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – public domain

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ARMOR UP!

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And so, dear soul, we must redeem the time, while there still is time! While there still is hope!

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We need to be filling our hearts with the wisdom and knowledge that only comes from prayerfully and carefully searching the Scriptures, with the intent of becoming changed into the image of Christ!

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And it is now high time, that we get any and every unnecessary roadblock out of the way which interferes with our day and night meditation upon the Word of Christ!

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ABOVE PICTURE: The armor of God – theheavensdeclare.net -use by permission only

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to keep the main thing the main thing! Help me not to get side-tracked by things which interfere with my own spiritual growth…

Praying Hands – Otto Greiner – Wikimedia – .bassenge.com – Cropped image – Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read…February 19 (Go Ye Into All Your Heart!), or you can also read…November 15th (Alice-in-Wonderland Christianity)

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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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CASTOR AND POLLUX = THE NARROW WAY…

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“And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.” Acts 28:11

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Most theologians interpret this verse to be speaking of two pagan gods known as Castor and Pollux. Beyond that, they are puzzled as to what significance do these twin gods have. Some believe these gods to be the patrons of safe ocean travel. Certainly God would never want His people to board such a pagan ship!

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But there is much significance to Castor and Pollux. No, not to those twin-gods. But there are two stars named Castor and Pollux. They are twin-stars, and not twin-gods. They are the two bright stars of the constellation commonly known as Gemini. But as “Signs Of Heaven” points out, these two stars also happen to be the two brightest stars on Orion’s sickle.

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And these two stars are also known as The Narrow Gate Stars. And if you will explore this concept, you will see that Castor and Pollux possess great significance…

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“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:13-14. Castor and Pollux represent this Biblical concept of the Narrow Way.

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LOCATING THIS GROUP…

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These two sketches below are the same picture, one with stars only, the other with embellishments. These stars appear more or less like this when they are in the western sky, just before they sink below the western horizon (please excuse the less-than 100% accurate sketch). At the top of the sketches in the center is the Big Dipper. But with other surrounding stars, the Big Dipper is known as Ursa Major or the Great Bear. But as this website points out, Ursa Major is actually the Revelation 12 Woman. (Ursa Major appears much larger in the sky than this sketch shows. But in order to fit her into this drawing, the artist had to depict her much smaller)

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IN THE WEST

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This most amazing phenomenon is seen throughout the winter. It is seen best when it is the western part of the sky. Orion, the Dragon, and the Glorious Horse are beginning to descend into the western horizon. And at this point it is apparent that the Woman of Revelation 12 Constellation is veering toward the Narrow Gate Stars as you can see just to the left of the mountain. A dark night is best for seeing this. It begins with the Woman of Revelation 12 Constellation going towards these two doors. The 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 (to the right of the mountain) are the two brightest stars of the Wave of Water (AKA Auriga Constellation) 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 one-third less the width of the Wide Gate. The two bright stars which symbolize the Wide Gate are Capella and Menkalinan. These are the brightest two stars of the Auriga Constellation. (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. But they are close enough to find them in the night sky.

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SKETCH: EASTERN SKY

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Here in this sketch is when these constellations are in the eastern sky in early winter. Satan spews out his false worldly ideologies, which many of these ideologies have a form of godliness. On the other hand, the Strait Gate (Narrow Gate) is composed of the two brightest stars of the Orion The Reaper’s sickle. God’s Word, the Bible is that sickle. The true Strait Gate is God’s Word, the Bible. As a sickle harvests the wheat, so God’s Word will gather precious souls to Him.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Castor and Pollux & The Mystery Ship of Scripture”

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TOMORROW:

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“May 15th (People of Low-Mart)”

People – Wikimedia – share-alike license

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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 STUDY #132 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING, FORMER CEO OF FAMILY RADIO…

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Those who are interested in using photos on this page may click on provided link below each photo, to get to Wikimedia Commons for various licensing details & tags, and all other necessary information on any particular photo.

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Today’s Devotional – May 13th

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“Do One Thing!”

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There was a man from Brazil.

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Brazil Indiana, that is!

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His name was Orville. And Orville had a lifetime devotion to one thing:

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Popcorn!

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Yes, even as a boy on his parents’ farm, Orville sometimes sold popcorn from the back of a truck to the locals in that area.

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After agriculture college, Orville, went on to start his own popcorn company in 1970.

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At first he was going to call it RedBow Popcorn, until an advertising agency charged him 13,000 dollars for advice: “Name it Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn”, they counseled him!

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And this superior popcorn took off like a rocket! 

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Orville Redenbacher – 1979 – Wikipedia – Public domain

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ORVILLE’S PHILOSOPHY: “DO ONE THING!”

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Well, in 1974, Orville began using television to advertise his product. And he used a successful slogan, which he told his children and grandchildren… “Do one thing, and do it better than everyone else!” 

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Of course, this was his mantra regarding his popcorn! Because that was all he sold: popcorn! And so, Orville lived by his motto.

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“Do one thing, and do it better than everyone else”, certainly sounds like a great business philosophy, doesn’t it?

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Do one thing and do it better than everyone else!

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Orville Redenbacher – 1979 – Wikipedia – Public domain

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ORVILLE’S WISDOM TRANSLATED!

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Now, the Bible tells us that the people of the world are wiser in their generation “…than the children of light.” Luke 16:8. 

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Yes, if only God’s people would translate Orville Redenbacher’s philosophy into our spiritual life, we would be miles ahead in our walk with the Lord, than we are now!

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If only we, God’s Church, would have combined Orville’s philosophy into the great commission given to us: the great commission to purify our hearts and minds into the likeness of Christ, the world would have fallen, ere-long before this!

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ABOVE PICTURE: Unfunny Judgment Day Cartoon – company’s-coming – revised

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THE WORLD HAS NOT FALLEN!

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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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Yes, this prophecy from Isaiah is especially given for us today!

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We have not brought forth Jesus Christ!

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Instead, the Church has been so busily pursuing the prosperity of earthly riches, and self-indulgent pleasures, that we have shunned, to a great extent, our one-and-only requirement: to purify our hearts from all double-mindedness and selfishness!

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Woman of Revelation 12 In Travail – www.signsofheaven.org

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SOME VERY GOOD NEWS!

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But there is hope! Yes, God is still willing for His chosen ones to get busy and finish up the work: to get fully engaged in the task of filling up our hearts and minds with the pure words of wisdom and truth, from the Bible!

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“Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.” Psalm 119:11

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And then, when His chosen and elect ones fully reflect the life and likeness of Jesus, the world will see the terribly awesome light and power of Christ shining out from His people, and only then will the world’s inhabitants fall, as Isaiah proclaims!

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Transfiguration – Bloch – Wikimedia Commons – US public domain

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LET’S GET BUSY!

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And so, Orville Redenbacher conquered the world of popcorn, because he did that one thing better than anyone else!  

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So too, God’s people need to emulate what Orville did, but instead, in the context of conquering Mount Sion!

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Yes, we need to put away all the time-consuming hobbies, and worldly ambitions, and even our time-consuming ministries, and begin to focus on one thing, and one thing only: to die the death to “self”, so that Christ can freely live out His perfect and glorious life through us!

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And then, whether at work, or at home, or at leisure with our family, our focus would be on Christ, and His Word, and how we might reflect His life to all around us!

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Bible Study Group – Wikimedia – Share-Alike License

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to get busy with the task of crucifying the “Old Man” within! Give me the desire to put away any pleasures, pursuits or even the energy-sapping ministry that might be interfering with the purification of my heart…

USMC – Prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Ark of the Covenant Constellation, Pt. 2: How To Enter The Most Holy Place” or you can also read… “Fleeing to the Mountains, Part 3: The Abomination in My Heart”

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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 7 STARS IMITATE ORION

LOCATING THESE TWO CONSTELLATIONS

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

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

ABOVE PICTURE – 7 Stars Constellation as the Cross (aka Big Dipper) – winter – signsofheaven.org – not for commercial uses

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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:

“May 14th (The Greatest Mission-Field: My Soul!)”

ABOVE PICTURE: Most Holy Place within the heart – Signs Of Heaven

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Today’s Devotional – May 12th

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Come Out of Her, My People!

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Part 1

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For those who are familiar with this website, there is a message to “Come out of Babylon”.

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And as this website explains, Babylon not only represents this fallen world, but also (and primarily) the fallen world-loving churches.

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And the reader is encouraged to click on and begin reading this series of devotionals called “Come Out of Her, My People”, to gain a fuller understanding of just why God considers today’s churches to be spiritual Babylon.

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Now the articles on this website seem to be very dogmatic about this subject. God is literally calling His people to vacate the various churches, i.e., the local congregations.

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And, just like this concept picture, we are to flee to the mountains (in a spiritual sense).

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ABOVE PICTURE – winter Constellations – Woman of Revelation 12 (Ursa Major) flees to the mountains – Mark 13:14 – Dragon comprised of Hyades, Pleiades, etc…Valley of Decision mountain comprised of Cassiopeia, etc… (This is not a star-chart, but merely a concept picture since this mountain is not in this position, but is actually in the fall months)

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FLEE TO THE MOUNTAINS!

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The great problem for many churchgoers, concerning this present truth, is that God has veiled this message in allegorical language.

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For example, in Mark, the Lord calls… “But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:” Mark 13:14.

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This above verse is written in such a way, that it requires spiritual discernment. It is cloaked in parabolic language.

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But it also continues by explaining… “…spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that reads understand)…”

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So, this verse needs to be understood in the light of the Book of Daniel.

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Picture–Lot Escapes Sodom-Genesis3-www.thebiblerevival.com offers free Bible clipart-public domain.

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REVELATION 18 COMMAND

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Likewise, the message from Revelation, Chapter 18, is very much veiled…“Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen…Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Revelation 18:1, 4.

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This passage also requires spiritual discernment, to rightly discern just what the Lord is actually saying here.

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Well, we know it’s a salvational issue, because it clearly states… “Come out of her (Babylon), 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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Now to receive of her plagues sounds pretty severe! 

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Church Audience hands – Wikimedia – Public Domain.

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TRUTH-SEEKERS WILL SEEK THE TRUTH!

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But one thing is for sure! Those who are genuinely seeking after a greater and greater knowledge of truth, will continue to study for his or her own self, to fully understand just what is our duty concerning these critical matters!

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And this website (and more importantly, the Bible) is an excellent place to begin one’s search for truth, concerning this subject!

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And by so-doing, those who do continue to prayerfully and carefully study all these things, will undoubtedly become increasingly aware that the churches are growing more and more apostate.

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And as a result, these earnest truth-seekers will begin to warn others against this apostasy, so that we might be free from the blood of others, as Ezekiel warns… “But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned…his blood will I require at the watchman’s hand.” Ezekiel 33:6.

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USMC- prayer before Bible study – Wikimedia – public domain

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A CHRISTIAN WORLD-VIEW?

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Dr. George Barna, a Christian pollster (click here to read), found that only 4% of Americans possessed a Bible-based world-view. There were seven biblically fundamental beliefs which this survey asked participants. And the results weren’t that much better for churchgoers! 

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For example, one of the questions asked “Born-Again” churchgoers was this:

QUESTION: “You have a unique, God-given calling or purpose for your life”

Yes, 88% (asked prior to the pandemic in 2020)

No, 46% (asked this year, 2023)

These two responses showed a drop of 42 points in churchgoer’s belief of being called and used by God, since prior to the pandemic!!!

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Dancing woman – Wikimedia – Creative Commons License

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“LIFT UP THY VOICE LIKE A TRUMPET!”

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So, the more we know of the truth, the more that our responsibility increases to warn those who sit in darkness, within God’s house.

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And as we increase in understanding, we will more and more “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.” Isaiah 58:1.

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Tissot – The Seven Trumpets of Jericho – Wikipedia – US public domain

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“THE DAY…WHEN THE TOWERS FALL!”

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But the very Good News is, that we will be delighted when we discover that God has provided an abundance of spiritual waters “upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers (churches-Ed.) fall.” Isaiah 30.

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Yes, God is just now beginning to shower His people with living waters, and heavenly bread… “He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.” Isaiah 33:16

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Elakala Waterfalls Swirling Pool Mossy Rocks – cropped photo – Wikimedia – share-alike license

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To continue studying this critically important subject, please continue to Part 2 (click here)… FEBRUARY 1 (Come Out of Her, My People! Part 2 Vain Dogmatism!)

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Give me a thorough knowledge of these matters. Help me to be a “good Berean”, keeping an open mind and a meek and humble spirit…

Morning Prayers – Ebenezer Newman – Downard – 1860 – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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READ MORE…

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

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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REVELATION 12 TAKES PLACE IN HEAVEN

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“And there appeared a great wonder (sign) in heaven; a woman…And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. And there appeared another wonder (sign) in heaven; and behold a great red dragon…And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth…And the woman fled into the wilderness…And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon…And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness…And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood…” Revelation 12: 1-4, 6, 7, 14, 15 (condensed)

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This above passage is a very condensed version of Revelation, Ch. 12. (To read entire Chapter 12, click here)

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From time to time, the Book of Revelation mentions stars. But when we get to Revelation Chapter 12, it speaks of two “great signs in heaven”. First, it speaks of the sign in heaven of a woman with child. Then it speaks of the sign in heaven of a great red dragon, with a tail that sweeps one-third of the stars and casts these stars down to the earth. So we get the sense that this phenomenon that the Apostle John was seeing, was closely intertwined with the starry host of the heavens. And these two signs in heaven, a woman, and a dragon, are a big part of this website, Signs Of Heaven.

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And so this phenomenon that the Apostle John was seeing, was closely intertwined with the starry host of the heavens.

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What really gives validity to this idea, is that God created the Universe in such a way, that if one looks at the major constellations, then this Revelation 12 scenario can be seen. So please read on. And if you really want to see this heavenly battle, you just might. It will take some real effort on your part. But through prayer, faith, and study of the site, God may just graciously open your eyes to see this amazing story written on the heavenly scroll above. But don’t wait! This heavenly scroll will soon be rolled up, just as it is written… “And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together;” Revelation 6:14

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WINTER CONSTELLATIONS-SEEN IN FALL: This sketch to the right is how this constellation group appears in the eastern sky in fall. This is the four primary constellations of the Winter Constellations. They can be seen in this position, in the late fall above the eastern horizon. The Woman of Revelation 12 is commonly called Ursa Major or The Big Dipper and appears in the north. Orion the Soldier is the at the bottom is to the south of the Woman. The The Dragon of Revelation Constellation’s mouth is The Hyades Cluster, and the tip of his tail is Pleiades, and his Wave of Water is primarily the Auriga constellation. The Glorious Horse Constellation head is of Perseus Constellation and his rear end is Cassiopeia Constellation.

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Fleeing to the Mountains: The Abomination in the Church, Part 1” or you can also read… “Fleeing to the Mountains, Part 3: The Abomination in My Heart”

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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TOMORROW:

“May 13th (Do One Thing!)”

Orville Redenbacher – 1979 – Wikipedia – Public domain

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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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 STUDY #130 IS PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING, FORMER CEO OF FAMILY RADIO…

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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Those who are interested in using photos on this page may click on provided link below each photo, to get to Wikimedia Commons for various licensing details & tags, and all other necessary information on any particular photo.