By David J. Stewart |
September
2013
Hebrews 11:27, “By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the
king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.”
Hello friends. There's a lot going on right now. I'm leaving soon to move
over to the Big Island in Hawaii (I wish it were to my home in Heaven) in
three days, so I have everything in boxes except my computer. Here's some
pictures of
my 2011 trip to Hilo and
Honolulu
Hawaii and the island of Kauai
where Jurassic Park was filmed (and a hundred other films). I'll be
taking my laptop computer with me, so I hope and plan, Lord willing to keep
writing and uploading articles to my recent section. The next 4-6 weeks is
going to be difficult for me (yeah right, he's going to Hawaii), but I'm
just taking it one day at a time. My health is fighting me all the way.
I'm hurting all over, but that's nothing out of the ordinary for me.
My neck is hurting so bad all the time, yet praise God for a neck to hurt.
Amen! I have nothing to complain about, that's for sure, because there's a
lot of people that have it much worse. One day at a time. Or as the saying
goes, by the inch it's a since, but by the yard it's hard. Jesus is precious
to me!
I'm learning more and more each day to just put everything into the
Lord's hands and take life as it comes, good and bad together. Jesus said
that each day has it's own problems, and taught us not to worry about
tomorrow (Matthew 6:34). I've thought a lot lately about Peter walking on
the water, obeying Jesus' command to do so. Peter did ok until he started
worrying about all the “WHAT IF's”... what if this happens?, or what if that
happens? We all do that sometimes, that is, living by sight. But living by
faith means to trust God and focus on the promises of God rather than the
problems at hand (2nd Corinthians 5:7).
One of the great joys in my life is sharing all that I do with
others, whether it be cooking recipes, music, photos, my surgeries, health
afflictions, travel, heartaches, videos, sermons or truths from my heart. My
life is an open book. There is no adventure like living a life of faith in
God. I'm glad that my life is interesting enough for others to want to know
more about me, and I love you all, even my enemies, who have kept me on my
toes over the years. Fisheries put sharks into their fish tanks to keep the
fish swimming, which gets the oxygen in the water into their gills and keeps
them fresh. I believe God allows us enemies to keep us fresh, alive and on
our toes. I love you all in the Lord, whoever you may be.
If you don't have Jesus' Spirit living in you as a
born-again believer, you're
missing out on such great peace, contentment and joy my friend. The promises
of God's Word are so dear to me, because I believe that every Word of the
King James Bible is 100% inspired by God. I was listening to the Bible the
other day and this wonderful Scripture leaped out at my heart... Psalms
90:12, “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto
wisdom.”
I've been slowly inching toward moving for the past 2 years and am
now finally doing it, God willing. That's why I said the other day that my
life right now feels like The Poseidon Adventure, because moving
normally feels that way when all your stuff is in boxes. Thankfully, Jesus
said that our life does not consist of the things that we possess; but
rather, of the life which we live for God (Luke 12:15). I couldn't change a
light bulb today because I forgot where I packed my pliers, so I couldn't
remove the fixture nut. I don't like moving, but I believe this is the
Lord's will for me right now. If all goes as planned I'll hopefully be able
to share more with you once I get back on my feet over yonder and perhaps
some more pictures. Right now I just need to take my pain meds and rest.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
Consistent Prayer Is Much Better Than
Long Prayer
Please
keep me in your continued prayers whoever you may be. I believe that even a
small prayer activates the machinery in Heaven and starts the ball of God's
omnipotent power rolling. To believe in prayer is to believe in God Who
hears and answers prayer. To not pray is a lack of faith, saying that we
really don't believe God cares about us nor will He do anything to help us,
so why pray? Listen to what King David said in Psalms 22:1, “My God,
my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and
from the words of my roaring? O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou
hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. ” David
said that he prayer to God, but God didn't hear him at all.
Psalms 44:23, “Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for
ever.” David was frustrated, impatient and bold in his prayers to
God. David asked God how much longer He was going to stay sleeping? David
cried in prayer, but didn't feel like God was listening. We've all been
there. I've learned that you truly begin to mature in the Lord when you keep
on praying anyway, no matter how dismal, unproductive or useless prayer may
seem in our finite, flawed and human minds. God is capable of doing the
unimaginable, miracles and that which everyone said couldn't be done. It
requires a greater faith to keep praying when the answers don't seem to be
coming, and faith pleases God.
Anybody
would gladly pray if the skies of heaven poured down gold, silver and
materialistic blessings. I believe that's why God steps out of the picture
and makes us feel like He's ignoring us. In fact, this is the exact Biblical
teaching of Luke 18:1-8. The unjust judge avenged the irritating woman to
get rid of her, but God ignores us to test us (that is, to test how much
faith we really have). How much faith do you have? You have as much faith,
not how long you pray; but rather, how persistent you pray. Long prayers
don't impress God (Matthew 6:7-8), but to keep praying when it seems like
there's no reason left to pray greatly pleases God. Let's all start praying
consistently, morning and evening and afternoon. Amen!
Remember the story of the rabbit and the turtle. The rabbit was fast and
could outrun the turtle anytime, anywhere. But the turtle still won the
race, because he kept with the stuff! The rabbit became overconfident and
lost sight of his purpose, but the turtle stayed with the course and
finished. In God's marathon it's not a matter of who finishes first; but
rather, just finishing the race that He has set before you. Amen! All God
expects is that we keep going, never quit, don't stop praying, don't stop
sharing the Gospel, keep trying to do right, and keep trusting Him at all
times, no matter what happens (Job 13:15). The best of Christians may fail
to live right 5 times out of 10, but that's a lot better than failing 10
times out of 10 because you're a heathen that's not even trying. I am
speaking of our fellowship with God here, as Christians. I am not speaking
of salvation, which has nothing to do with our lifestyle or how hard we try
to live right. Eternal life is a free gift, paid in full by Jesus' precious
blood. All we do is receive God's righteousness by faith in the Gospel, that
is, Christ's death, burial and resurrection three days later (1st
Corinthians 15:1-4).
World Events In The News And Biblical
Prophecy
Everything happening today in world events is
in perfect harmony with the holy Scriptures. Truly, the pretribulation
Rapture must be very near. I can tell you one thing for sure, that is, each
day is one day closer to the Rapture. Isn't that a happy thought? Each day
on earth is one less day that we have to be here. The unsaved world loves
this temporal life and places the utmost priority on money, success and
earthly happiness. However, as born-again Christians we prioritize eternal
happiness, rewards at the Judgment Seat Of Christ, and laying up treasures
in Heaven by obeying the Bible. The heathen world can have their fame, money
and pleasures. I'M SEEING HIM WHO IS INVISIBLE!!! Amen!
Hebrews 11:27, “By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the
king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.”
With
all this talk of France, Israel, England and the United States invading
Syria, and Russia and Iran defending Syria, it sure seems like the Rapture
is imminent doesn't it! Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The saber-rattling will
eventually end and we will go to war against Syria and Iran, starting World
War III. Remember, the Antichrist will stand up from the rebuilt temple in
Jerusalem and claim to be God half way through the Tribulation period (2nd
Thessalonians 2:4; Daniel 9:27). Biblically, Israel is the center of the
world. To help you understand the meaning of Revelation, remember that “The
Great Whore” is the city of Jerusalem (that is, the Illuminati that controls
Israel and the New World Order, Revelation 17:18; 11:8). The whore
fornicates with the kings of the world and controls the scarlet coloured
beast upon which she rides (Revelation 18:9).
The
“scalet coloured beast” is the world's political systems and war machines
(Revelation 17:3). This is not the same Beast as the Antichrist. Hence, the
powers behind Israel (the Illuminati) are taking over the world. The
Illuminati reign over the kings of the earth. The Bible refers to the
Illuminati as “THAT GREAT CITY” (Revelation 17:18), because they control
Jerusalem (Israel) today and have since 1948. Revelation 11:8 calls
Jerusalem Sodom and Egypt, two very wicked places historically. Israel is
God's nation, but evil men have run it into the ground spiritually. It is
the nation of Israel itself that is the apple of God's eye, and not
unbelieving Jews who blaspheme the name of Jesus Christ. Less than 3% of
Israel today profess any faith in Christ. Tel Aviv is the homosexual tourist
destination of the world.
The
truth of the New World Order was not as evident a century ago, but is as
plain as the sun today. In the end, the kings of the earth destroy the whore
(the Marxist/Zionist Illuminati - Revelation 17:16). This happens AFTER the
Rapture. During the 7 year Tribulation period, a coalition of nations submit
to the Antichrist in fear. Satan finally takes control over the entire
world, with the Beast in full satanic power, working lying wonders and signs
to deceive mankind. The world follows the Antichrist (2nd Thessalonians
2:10), because they received not the love of the truth that they might be
saved. The wicked attack God's nation of Israel which has been purged by
Tribulation and the Lord destroys them all (Russia and her allies). Jesus
returns at the Second Coming and establishes His literal reign from the
throne of David as King over the entire earth. What a day that will be! Even
so, come, Lord Jesus!
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The Error Of Expecting Everyone To Have The Same Salvation Experience As
Paul
“Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation
22:20).
I love you all in the Lord,
whoever you may be!
Christ Paid Our Debt
Of Sin!
1st
Thessalonians 5:25, “Brethren, pray for us.”
