In Daniel chapter 7 I explained the overview of Daniels vision and now in the second part of the chapter there is a more clear explanation of his vision and interpretation.
In stead of going in order I'll jump around just as the scripture to lay everything out in order pointing out the main points.
Daniel 7:17 Those great beasts which are four, are four kings which arise out of the earth
19 "then I wished to know the truth about the fourth beast, which was different from all the others exceedingly dreadful, with its teeth of iron and its nails of bronze, which devoured, broke in pieces, and trampled the residue with its feet;
20 and the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up before which three fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth which spoke pompous words, whose appearance was greater than his fellows.
23 Thus he said; the fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, trample it and break it in pieces.
24 The ten horns are ten kings who shall arise from this kingdom. And another shall rise after them; He shall be different from the first ones, and shall subdue three kings.
25 He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, Shall persecute the saints of the Most High, and shall intend to change times and the law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand for a time and times and half a time.
Although this seems like a terrible time, and I don't doubt that it will be lets look to verse 13
Daniel 7:13 "I was watching in the night visions and BEHOLD, One like the son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him.
14 Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the one which shall not be destroyed
Before this all takes place something else is going to happen which will lead the way, lets skip to verse 21-22
Daniel 7:21-22 I was watching and the same horn was making war against the saints and prevailing against them
22 until the Ancient of Days came, and a judgment was made in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for the saints to possess the kingdom.
More specifically that judgment was made by a court, lets look to verse 26
Daniel 7:26 But the court shall be seated, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and destroy it forever.
This passage has a lot of interesting symbols and themes but the most important thing to remember is the persecution is only for a season, and then Jesus will rise up and allow man to make a ruling in favor of his saints and from there the saints will be given the kingdom and serve God who will have the dominion and all nations will serve him. There is a lot of other things that can be taken away from this chapter, and it makes you wonder when will this kingdom rise up or has it already? But when it does remember to keep yourself ready for the time to repossess the kingdom.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Daniel's Vision (Part One)
It has been awhile since I last posted, mainly because I have been over loaded with school work in my last two weeks of my junior year at college. But during these times I still try to find time to read and today's post is from my readings a few days ago.
At first when I read Daniel Chapter 7 I wasn't really paying attention, just reading and a few things stuck out to me but I didn't really grasp what I was reading. So I re-read it today and got a better understanding of the Chapter
In chapter 7 Daniel is explaining his vision, and it consists of a Eagle rising up, a Bear which arises and devours flesh, then a leopard which had dominion and lastly a fourth and dreadful beast exceedingly strong which had iron teeth and was devouring and breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. The beast had ten horns, and one little horn coming up among the ten and it plucked out 3 horns that were there before it. This horn was like a man and had a mouth speaking pompous words.
I wanted to just summarize the vision, and after the explaining of the 4 beasts Dainel saw God and his thrown and in verse 11 Daniel watched as the beast was slain because of his pompous words. then in verse 12 is what is of interest in this part.
Daniel 7: 12 As for the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time.
The point of this last verse I went over can mean many different things, but I feel it is kind of saying; God rose up and slayed the beast after he let him reign for a season. But people are going to see the other beasts lives prolonged for a season. In this season may be the most dangerous time because people are going to feel they lost and the saints may feel like their kingdom is on standby. The thing to take away from this is God works in steps and processes and we shouldn't question these steps but know the end outcome is always victory for his kingdom. Even though it appears the lives of the beasts are prolonged their dominion has already been taken away, they have no authority, they have already lost and there is no chance for them to win.
So remember God has a plan and his plan is usually to complicated for us to comprehend or understand. The only thing we need to know is it is in God's hands and we know the end outcome will be in our favor.
At first when I read Daniel Chapter 7 I wasn't really paying attention, just reading and a few things stuck out to me but I didn't really grasp what I was reading. So I re-read it today and got a better understanding of the Chapter
In chapter 7 Daniel is explaining his vision, and it consists of a Eagle rising up, a Bear which arises and devours flesh, then a leopard which had dominion and lastly a fourth and dreadful beast exceedingly strong which had iron teeth and was devouring and breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. The beast had ten horns, and one little horn coming up among the ten and it plucked out 3 horns that were there before it. This horn was like a man and had a mouth speaking pompous words.
I wanted to just summarize the vision, and after the explaining of the 4 beasts Dainel saw God and his thrown and in verse 11 Daniel watched as the beast was slain because of his pompous words. then in verse 12 is what is of interest in this part.
Daniel 7: 12 As for the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time.
The point of this last verse I went over can mean many different things, but I feel it is kind of saying; God rose up and slayed the beast after he let him reign for a season. But people are going to see the other beasts lives prolonged for a season. In this season may be the most dangerous time because people are going to feel they lost and the saints may feel like their kingdom is on standby. The thing to take away from this is God works in steps and processes and we shouldn't question these steps but know the end outcome is always victory for his kingdom. Even though it appears the lives of the beasts are prolonged their dominion has already been taken away, they have no authority, they have already lost and there is no chance for them to win.
So remember God has a plan and his plan is usually to complicated for us to comprehend or understand. The only thing we need to know is it is in God's hands and we know the end outcome will be in our favor.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
A Nation Turns Back to God
In 2 Kings 22 Josiah sent his servant to collect money that was given to the house of the Lord to be used to repair all the damages. When his servant went, the book of the Lord was found and Josiah's servant read it to Josiah.
2 Kings 22:11 Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, that he tore his clothes.
Josiah then sent his servants to inquire of the Lord and God said "I will bring calamity on this place and on its inhabitants because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods.. My wrath shall be aroused against this place and shall not be quenched."
After this Josiah humbled himself before the Lord and God decided to wait and not bring his wrath against Josiah.
in chapter 23 Josiah begins repenting and turning the nation back to God by tearing down the high places, removing idols and magicians from the house of God and tearing down idols located throughout his kingdom.
2 Kings 23:25 Now before him there was no king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, with all his soul and with all his might, according to all the Law of Moses; nor after him did any arise like him.
That last verse really sums up the life of Josiah, and how there has never been a king like him nor will there be. It was really something special to stand so strongly and not allow any gray areas or allow your people to persuade your beliefs. But Josiah said I am going to do the will of the Lord and nothing will turn me to the left or the right I'm looking straight ahead!
2 Kings 22:11 Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, that he tore his clothes.
Josiah then sent his servants to inquire of the Lord and God said "I will bring calamity on this place and on its inhabitants because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods.. My wrath shall be aroused against this place and shall not be quenched."
After this Josiah humbled himself before the Lord and God decided to wait and not bring his wrath against Josiah.
in chapter 23 Josiah begins repenting and turning the nation back to God by tearing down the high places, removing idols and magicians from the house of God and tearing down idols located throughout his kingdom.
2 Kings 23:25 Now before him there was no king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart, with all his soul and with all his might, according to all the Law of Moses; nor after him did any arise like him.
That last verse really sums up the life of Josiah, and how there has never been a king like him nor will there be. It was really something special to stand so strongly and not allow any gray areas or allow your people to persuade your beliefs. But Josiah said I am going to do the will of the Lord and nothing will turn me to the left or the right I'm looking straight ahead!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Standing Up For Your Beliefs
In Daniel Shad'rach Me-shach and A-bed'Nego' were faced with a life threatening dilemma; Bow before the idol or stand up for their beliefs and be killed. Many times in our walk, we don't stand up for what we believe in to avoid embarrassment. But what would we do if standing up would cause death?
Daniel 3:16 S.. M.. A.. answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
17 If that is the case our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king.
18 But if not let it be known to you, O king that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up."
We all know the story, God did a marvelous miracle and saved the lives of his servants and change the kings heart.
Recently God has revealed to me to take a stand for what is right and not allow people to pressure you into doing certain things. Since my freshmen year in a business college I have been told that you will have to drink alcoholic drinks, now in my junior year I have decided under no situation will I and God revealed to me you don't want to work for someone whose going to pressure you into putting aside your moral standards. I have been told by professors and students "you wont get hired if you won't drink." but lets take a look at
Daniel 3:30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
This really encouraged me because when we stand up for what is right we may not immediately be favored by man but God will show us favor and bring promotion.
Daniel 3:16 S.. M.. A.. answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.
17 If that is the case our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king.
18 But if not let it be known to you, O king that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up."
We all know the story, God did a marvelous miracle and saved the lives of his servants and change the kings heart.
Recently God has revealed to me to take a stand for what is right and not allow people to pressure you into doing certain things. Since my freshmen year in a business college I have been told that you will have to drink alcoholic drinks, now in my junior year I have decided under no situation will I and God revealed to me you don't want to work for someone whose going to pressure you into putting aside your moral standards. I have been told by professors and students "you wont get hired if you won't drink." but lets take a look at
Daniel 3:30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
This really encouraged me because when we stand up for what is right we may not immediately be favored by man but God will show us favor and bring promotion.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Wisdom from God
Daniel was captured from Judah along with many other young men and taken to Babylon to Serve their king. Daniel and his friends made a stand against what their new rulers wanted and God granted them favor. In chapter 2 king Nebuchadnezzar had a dream and none of his wise men could interpret it for him. So they called on Daniel who then sought God to give him the interpretation and when God did this is what Daniel said
Daniel 2:20 Danil answered and said: Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are hHis.
21 And He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knwoledge to those who have understanding
What I get out of this is God is all knowing and full of wisdom, he enjoys giving wisdom to those who serve him. If we only ask and seek God like Daniel did God will grant us wisdom.
22 He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him
23 I thank you and praise you O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of You, for You have made know to us the king's demand.
As Daniel said God reveals deep and secret things and also God has given him wisdom and might.
Daniel 2:20 Danil answered and said: Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are hHis.
21 And He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knwoledge to those who have understanding
What I get out of this is God is all knowing and full of wisdom, he enjoys giving wisdom to those who serve him. If we only ask and seek God like Daniel did God will grant us wisdom.
22 He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him
23 I thank you and praise you O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of You, for You have made know to us the king's demand.
As Daniel said God reveals deep and secret things and also God has given him wisdom and might.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Our Labor is Not in Vain
There are times as a Christian one may ask himself, is all the hard work and sacrifice worth it, or am I working in vain? The answer is NO!
Paul addressed this very issue several times in his letters to the Corinthians one such time was in
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
55. O Death where is your sting? O Hades where is your victory?
56 The sting of death is sin and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Remember God is our comfort, and remember to comfort those around you who need comforting in the love of Jesus as you have been comforted by God. And last but not least do not forget our labor is not in vain.
Paul addressed this very issue several times in his letters to the Corinthians one such time was in
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
55. O Death where is your sting? O Hades where is your victory?
56 The sting of death is sin and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.
4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Remember God is our comfort, and remember to comfort those around you who need comforting in the love of Jesus as you have been comforted by God. And last but not least do not forget our labor is not in vain.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
A Ruler Must be Just
In 2 Samuel Chapter 23, the chapter is titled in my bible The Last Words of David. At the end of David's life the last few things he was to say would be sure to be very important. One of the last things he touched on was how to rule effectively and how he ruled using what he learned.
2 Samuel Chapter 23:3 The God of Israel said, The rock of Israel spoke to me; He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God.
As a ruler it can probably be easy to become caught up in the moment of power and feel as if you have no one to answer to. That is why it is so important to rule in the fear of God knowing that no matter how much power you have you will be accountable to Him.
2 Samuel Chapter 23:4 And he shall be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, like the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shinning after rain.
David knew if he ruled in the fear of God it would bring a glow around him and he would be a light to the darkness around him.
2 Samuel Chapter 23:5 Although my house is not so with God, Yet He has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. For this is all my salvation and all my desire; Will He not make it increase?
The end of that scripture is really good because David knew if he ruled in the fear of God and was accountable to Him that he would increase David's covenant in all things and make his covenant secure.
This is just a small sample of the many scriptures dealing with being a leader and the blessings of God for fearing him.
2 Samuel Chapter 23:3 The God of Israel said, The rock of Israel spoke to me; He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God.
As a ruler it can probably be easy to become caught up in the moment of power and feel as if you have no one to answer to. That is why it is so important to rule in the fear of God knowing that no matter how much power you have you will be accountable to Him.
2 Samuel Chapter 23:4 And he shall be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, like the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shinning after rain.
David knew if he ruled in the fear of God it would bring a glow around him and he would be a light to the darkness around him.
2 Samuel Chapter 23:5 Although my house is not so with God, Yet He has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. For this is all my salvation and all my desire; Will He not make it increase?
The end of that scripture is really good because David knew if he ruled in the fear of God and was accountable to Him that he would increase David's covenant in all things and make his covenant secure.
This is just a small sample of the many scriptures dealing with being a leader and the blessings of God for fearing him.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Sign of Things to Come
"After posting this blog I looked at the image more and couldn't help but notice what appears to be a nail hole right in the spot where historically the Romans placed a nail to nail someone to a cross. I do not know how I didn't notice that before."This image is what is called a pulsar star which is spinning rapidly letting off light in its' dying stage and directly above it is a fire gas cloud. Being a Christian I cannot help looking at this image without a sense of the divine. I was looking at some science forums and noticed many people giving in to the itch in their hearts saying maybe this is divine; and others jokingly discrediting it and saying mark my words the religious crowed will blow this out of proportion and ruin science.
So I simply prayed God I know you show us signs and wonders and if this is from you let a sign follow. I then turned to Revelation and starting skimming in chapter 5 and this is what I came across.
Revelation 5:1 And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back sealed with seven seals.
2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?"
5 But one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep, behold, the lion of the tribe of Judah the Root of David has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.
The rest of chapter 5 describes how heaven reacted to Jesus being worthy to take the scroll. Now in Chapter 6 it describes Jesus opening the scroll and the seals
Revelation 6:2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.
Now this is the scripture of interest.
Revelation 6:3 When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, "Come and see,"
4 Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword.
Now in the end times, the moving of God will be obvious, but some will still dismiss it saying oh its just a coincidence. In this incidence I am not going to dismiss this event, or become self indulged in it. I know God moves in mysterious ways and whether or not he caused or allowed this to happen I do not know. But one thing I do know is God is real and far more capable of creating a dying star lighting up near by matter in the form of a hand.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Temporary Hardship for Eternal Glory
In my readings today I came across 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 which basically sums up and explains the entire Christian faith in 3 verses. Starting with 16
2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart, Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.
This speaks of our daily walk with God and how our flesh must die and our spirit man must grow. Because of this it doesn't matter how we feel in our flesh but what truly matters is our growth spiritually.
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
This scripture can mean it hurts and is against everything we feel to resist the desires of our flesh but this is only a light affliction compared to the eternal glory we will inherit. Also the weight of glory, or the amount of eternity vs. a few short years on earth is so much greater why wouldn't you want to endure such a short time for such a long reward.
2 Corinthians 4:18 While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
This scripture can be applied to so many different situations and mean so many different things, which is why God's word is so amazing because it is alive and can be applied to so many different situations. In the context I'm reading this scripture it is saying not to focus on the world or our gains but to put our focus on God and the things of God. This can be very difficult because it requires faith and I feel this is the hardest thing to overcome to believe in God.
If God had a weekly press conference and appeared to man regularly there would be many more believers. God doesn't want this; he wants people who are capable of seeing past the present and temporary things and people who can take a risk and believe in something unseen for these are the things that truly matter and are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart, Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.
This speaks of our daily walk with God and how our flesh must die and our spirit man must grow. Because of this it doesn't matter how we feel in our flesh but what truly matters is our growth spiritually.
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
This scripture can mean it hurts and is against everything we feel to resist the desires of our flesh but this is only a light affliction compared to the eternal glory we will inherit. Also the weight of glory, or the amount of eternity vs. a few short years on earth is so much greater why wouldn't you want to endure such a short time for such a long reward.
2 Corinthians 4:18 While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
This scripture can be applied to so many different situations and mean so many different things, which is why God's word is so amazing because it is alive and can be applied to so many different situations. In the context I'm reading this scripture it is saying not to focus on the world or our gains but to put our focus on God and the things of God. This can be very difficult because it requires faith and I feel this is the hardest thing to overcome to believe in God.
If God had a weekly press conference and appeared to man regularly there would be many more believers. God doesn't want this; he wants people who are capable of seeing past the present and temporary things and people who can take a risk and believe in something unseen for these are the things that truly matter and are eternal.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Years of Famine
2 Samuel 21:1 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David inquired of the Lord. And the Lord answered, "it is because of Saul and his bloodthirsty house, because he killed the Gibeonites."
David had a problem, a famine for three years, and when he called on the Lord he answered and told David why they had the famine. So David asked the Gibeonites what shall I do for you and they answered in verse 6 Let seven men of his descendants be delivered to us, and we will hang them before the Lord in Gibeah of Saul, whom the Lord chose. And David said I will give them.
I'm sure it wasn't easy for David to give seven men of the descendants of Saul, David had nothing to do with Saul's sin but he is now the one who has to get his hands dirty to fix it. So David kept his promise and allowed these seven men to be hung and in verse 14 God heeded the prayer for the land.
David had a problem, a famine for three years, and when he called on the Lord he answered and told David why they had the famine. So David asked the Gibeonites what shall I do for you and they answered in verse 6 Let seven men of his descendants be delivered to us, and we will hang them before the Lord in Gibeah of Saul, whom the Lord chose. And David said I will give them.
I'm sure it wasn't easy for David to give seven men of the descendants of Saul, David had nothing to do with Saul's sin but he is now the one who has to get his hands dirty to fix it. So David kept his promise and allowed these seven men to be hung and in verse 14 God heeded the prayer for the land.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Time Value of Repentance
In finance there is an aspect to money called the time value of money which basically means time is money. If I offer to give you a 10% interest rate on $1,000 and you say well there are some things I may want to buy maybe next year. In one year if there are monthly compoundings your future value would have been $1,105. I then come back to you and say ok I really want to help you out the interest rate is up to 15% and you decline me again, your $1,000 would have increased to $1,161 in only one year, but if you would have invested the first time it would now be $1,282.
In God's kingdom a similar rule applies; if we accept the first option God pays interest on our lives and it is quite a high rate of return. If we keep our $1,000 dollars and go our own way only He knows how long he will wait until he says "OK, I'm done waiting for you, I'm going to find someone else to invest in me"
Revelation 2:21 "And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent.
22 Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds.
And the results of the first option
Revelation 2:26 And he who overcomes, and keeps my works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations
27 He shall rule them with a rod of iron; they shall be dashed to pieces like the potter vessels as I also have received from my Father
28 and I will give him the morning star.
In God's kingdom a similar rule applies; if we accept the first option God pays interest on our lives and it is quite a high rate of return. If we keep our $1,000 dollars and go our own way only He knows how long he will wait until he says "OK, I'm done waiting for you, I'm going to find someone else to invest in me"
Revelation 2:21 "And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent.
22 Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds.
And the results of the first option
Revelation 2:26 And he who overcomes, and keeps my works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations
27 He shall rule them with a rod of iron; they shall be dashed to pieces like the potter vessels as I also have received from my Father
28 and I will give him the morning star.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Current Economic Meltdown and Solution
I came across James chapter five, as a finance student who enjoys following the daily news and stock market and I have seen a lot of corruption. When reading chapter 5 I noticed that not much has changed throughout history and there truly is nothing new under the sun
James 5:1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have heaped up treasure in the last days.... 5 you have lived on earth in pleasure and luxury; you have fattened your hearts as in a day of slaughter.
Their has been a lot of criticism of some of the larger financial firms, banks and the auto industry; and it is impossible for there to be corruption across the board in America but then it stops as it crosses into politics. All of these people whether politicians, investors or auto CEOs are corrupt, they are seeking their own interest, stepping on others along the way and blaming the person next to them. When in fact at the end of the day, all their hands reach into the same pot to feed their self interest.
The problem simply is, the righteous have stood aside and allowed the world to become bolder and dilute the truth on a daily basis. We have allowed the ways of this word to deny God and push him out of America and the World.
The rest of James chapter 5 gives some good advice starting with verse 7 Therefore be patient, brethren until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain
8 you also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand
9..... Behold the Judge is standing at the door!
11 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord that that Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray...
16 ... The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much
17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain. And it did not rain on the land for three years and six months
18 and he prayed again and the heaven gave rain and the earth produced its fruit.
It may be that the lord has lifted his hand and stopped the rain on the world’s economy. He may be allowing the saints an opportunity to stand up and offer what is right and what is wrong when so many people are looking for the answers. We need to make it very clear our problems are not caused by the lack of regulation and laws but by the sinfulness of man! Until this nation turns around morally and allows God back into our hearts God may not allow the rain to fall once again.
James 5:1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have heaped up treasure in the last days.... 5 you have lived on earth in pleasure and luxury; you have fattened your hearts as in a day of slaughter.
Their has been a lot of criticism of some of the larger financial firms, banks and the auto industry; and it is impossible for there to be corruption across the board in America but then it stops as it crosses into politics. All of these people whether politicians, investors or auto CEOs are corrupt, they are seeking their own interest, stepping on others along the way and blaming the person next to them. When in fact at the end of the day, all their hands reach into the same pot to feed their self interest.
The problem simply is, the righteous have stood aside and allowed the world to become bolder and dilute the truth on a daily basis. We have allowed the ways of this word to deny God and push him out of America and the World.
The rest of James chapter 5 gives some good advice starting with verse 7 Therefore be patient, brethren until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain
8 you also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand
9..... Behold the Judge is standing at the door!
11 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord that that Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray...
16 ... The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much
17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain. And it did not rain on the land for three years and six months
18 and he prayed again and the heaven gave rain and the earth produced its fruit.
It may be that the lord has lifted his hand and stopped the rain on the world’s economy. He may be allowing the saints an opportunity to stand up and offer what is right and what is wrong when so many people are looking for the answers. We need to make it very clear our problems are not caused by the lack of regulation and laws but by the sinfulness of man! Until this nation turns around morally and allows God back into our hearts God may not allow the rain to fall once again.
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