Having BETTER health

 

3 John 2

King James Version

2 Beloved, I wish above all things 

that thou mayest prosper and be in health, 

even as thy soul prospereth.

Interesting how GOD shows you stuff.

Especially if you are in His ministry.

If He knows you care what happens to others.

And if you really wish to be of help.

And actually even volunteer for the job.

Wishing only to follow the LORD's will.

I did pray fervently for JESUS to please lead me to people who may need help.

I wouldn't want to miss that call for help, and there's no one to help.

I had no idea He'd answer so soon.

And from home yet.

In just a couple of days, he gave me a family member to care for.

The watchman became "watcher" for this family member.

I didn't realize there would be a "hospital" experience.

GOD also made me "watch" over others at the hospital.

Even just to listen to their stories.

To hear the sick's pain.

To hear the family's sorrow.

To witness both life, and death, each day.

To celebrate recoveries.

To share the gospel, revealing its relevance to their lives.

To comfort each other, as we waited for patients' "procedures" from the operating room, and "recoveries" from the recovery room.

Every person has a story to tell.

A rich bed of truth, and tales.

SPIRIT and I did write, "In EVERY person is a STORY", a year ago.

As I shared testimonies on how JESUS healed, some dug deeper -- curious about health, healing, and spirituality.

Others listened, but reserved judgment, visibly holding fast to their own religious beliefs, lest I "infect" them.

You can feel when the gospel is taking root.

And you can feel when it's not, due to resistance.

You can feel the opening, and closing, of doors, and windows, in these people's hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits as you share momentary camaraderie, waiting for your patients.

Well, it's been 23 days since we first took that ambulance to this friendly hospital.

I had been on "straight shift", as the nurses called it.

Nothing like real experience to learn from.

And now, I'm able to gather a few findings -- just from listening, witnessing, and observing people around me.

Which merely confirm what I've already noticed for most of my life.

This was merely truth, in action.

Stress causes illness.

A hardness of heart causes heart problems.

Anger and hatred solidifies in the body, especially hurting the heart, brain, gallbladder, stomach, and colon.

Ever heard the expression, "He had the gall"?

Well, that's a key.

GOD gave me this facility for words.

Which, as born again, I'm able to connect with His WORD.

Root words say much.

Pride causes all sorts of illness.

But GOD sends humility, so you lose that pride.

Both rich, and poor, all suffer the same fate.

Death, or illness.

Apart from E.R. (emergency), one of the most populated departments is the Orthopedics ward.

Many beds line up the room.

The spillovers can be found in the waiting area.

Empty beds are filled with suffering, and waiting folks, all bundled up, huddled in the cold.

Broken bones, twisted spines, degenerating bones, even sprains.

The doctors can't find a moment's rest as they try to find cures, and solutions, for their patients.

Many are injured from "freak" accidents.

A slip in the bathroom.

A tear during sports.

A fracture from accidents.

Some show off, and end up broken.

Others are victims of "circumstances"

There is no joy in pain.

Faces mirror the pain, and anxiety.

What now?

How long will this take?

How much is it going to be?

How could this have happened to me?

Will I get well?

Will she make it?

Every time I broach the subject of prayer, it is warmly received.

Prayer seems to be a natural recourse for people, in times of pain, and suffering.

I pray for everyone around here.

Only GOD's will stands.

That's the secret to getting our prayers answered:

Matthew 18:20

King James Version

20 For where two or three 

are gathered together in my name, 

there am I in the midst of them. 

John 14:13-14

King James Version

13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, 

that will I do, that the Father 

may be glorified in the Son.

14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, 

I will do it.

1 John 5:14

King James Version

14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, 

that, if we ask any thing according to his will, 

he heareth us:

Stubbornness, and ignorance, cause illness.

Many don't follow their doctors, and end up worse than before.

Others become too sure of themselves, thinking they're indestructible.

Others over-medicate.

The word hardly bandied about in the health industry is "prevention".

That would end all business, you see.

Who would visit clinics, and hospitals, if people tried prevention?

How could big pharma make money if people were well, and obedient to doctors?

Illness gives birth to many industries.

You can almost see, and hear, the financial gears grinding, each time doctors think you should have this test, or see another specialist.

Corollary services wait in the wings.

There was a time one doctor seems able to do it all.

In battlefields, all you needed was a "medic", and he will have to do.

Now, there's specialization for everything.

But that would be for another article.

Stress, hardness of heart, anger, hatred, pride, stubbornness, ignorance.

We've covered those so far.

What could be other causes of illness?

Genetics, of course.

A predisposition for diseases, inherited, and all.

Still, prevention helps.

Anger, and hatred, are major factors in disease.

Those are real "killers".

They take away your joy.

They hurt your body.

They destroy your mind.

They damage your spirit.

You are like one festering sore, that creates more sores.

All because you are "sore".

You want others destroyed.

In the process, you destroy yourself.

Leviticus 19:17-18

King James Version

17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: 

thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, 

and not suffer sin upon him.

18 Thou shalt not avenge, 

nor bear any grudge 

against the children of thy people, 

but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: 

I am the Lord.

It's like you declared "open season" upon yourself.

As such, all kinds of diseases may visit you.

All because you are like a boiling cauldron of hatred.

Reminds me of another article spirit and I wrote nearly two years ago -- "Spirit of INFIRMITY".

Similar to the "Spirit BEHIND wars".

It's the same spirit all over again.

And it surely is NOT of CHRIST.

If it's trending where I live, then it's not a nice trend.

All dialysis beds were filled at the hospital.

I've literally counted 30 just one time.

Then discovered there were two other rooms accommodating such.

That makes a total of 38 beds for dialysis patients.

Most patients have three sessions per week.

Their arms have already developed a hard "mountain" for sticking such needles.

In the Philippines, we like food "sweet".

Many like it "salty".

Then people got the idea, it's got to be "spicy".

Thus, the dialysis boom here.

Renal failure is widespread.

Ain't pretty, mind you.

Again, hardly prevention.

A sad state of the times.

The best part of ministering at the hospital -- for that's what GOD assigned me to do -- is to share stuff about JESUS.

How He healed.

What He healed.

How He knew people were sick.

How He was able to determine their illness.

What cure He gave.

Other things He asked of them.

You can all find it from these sample articles:

HEALINGS in MATTHEW

On HEALING brokenness

SOURCE of WHOLENESS

HEALED by FAITH

How JESUS heals

9 healing DETERMINANTS

THIRSTING for GOD

GENTLE reassurance from the LORD

The MAGNIFICENT Healer

What CAUSES diseases?

SOURCE of HEALING

GOD's POWER over HEALTH

COPING with GRIEF

HEALING for Celine

Moments of PEACE

Here's another source of useful articles:

Having a sound mind

These verses will give you the strength you need:

Exodus 23:25

King James Version

25 And ye shall serve the Lord your God, 

and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; 

and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.

Psalm 147:3

King James Version

3 He healeth the broken in heart, 

and bindeth up their wounds.

Proverbs 3:7-8

King James Version

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: 

fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

8 It shall be health to thy navel, 

and marrow to thy bones.

Proverbs 13:12

King James Version

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: 

but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:14

King James Version

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, 

to depart from the snares of death.

Proverbs 16:24

King James Version

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, 

sweet to the soul, 

and health to the bones.

Proverbs 17:22

King James Version

22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: 

but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Ecclesiastes 11:8

King James Version

8 But if a man live many years, 

and rejoice in them all; 

yet let him remember the days of darkness; 

for they shall be many. 

All that cometh is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 11:9-10

King James Version

9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; 

and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, 

and walk in the ways of thine heart, 

and in the sight of thine eyes: 

but know thou, that for all these things 

God will bring thee into judgment.

10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, 

and put away evil from thy flesh: 

for childhood and youth are vanity.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

King James Version

19 What? 

know ye not that your body 

is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, 

which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

20 For ye are bought with a price: 

therefore glorify God in your body, 

and in your spirit, which are God's.

1 Timothy 4:7

King James Version

7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, 

and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

1 Timothy 4:8-10

King James Version

8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: 

but godliness is profitable unto all things, 

having promise of the life that now is, 

and of that which is to come.

9 This is a faithful saying 

and worthy of all acceptation.

10 For therefore we both labour 

and suffer reproach, 

because we trust in the living God, 

who is the Saviour of all men, 

specially of those that believe.

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Note: Many of the verses were obtained from Daily Verses

Interestingly, notice their "Verse of the Day".

Sure ties up with this article you've read just now:

Jeremiah 17:14

King James Version

14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; 

save me, and I shall be saved: 

for thou art my praise.

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American DEFENSE exports

 

Ecclesiastes 7:12

King James Version

12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: 

but the excellency of knowledge is, 

that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

President Trump is definitely smart.

He doesn't want wars.

But when forced, after much diplomacy, he acts.

As with the Houthis of Yemen, and recently of Iran.

As born again watchman, we also found interesting side notes from recent events.

We thank the HOLY SPIRIT for leading us to greater understanding, just by studying certain patterns, and "movements" in specific countries' decisions.

Rightfully so, president Trump wanted NATO members to pay up for their defense, considering the U.S. has major contribution to the organization.

Trump is a businessman, after all.

His DOGE program, through Elon, was able to expose federal waste, abuse, and expenditure on non-essentials.

That's what businessmen do when facing financial crisis -- CUT your losses.

And boy, did the U.S. government have much to show for it.

This is Trump's watch.

What more when you have to watch over a whole country, perceived to be the most powerful nation on earth.

In this second presidency, Trump is focused on continuing where he left off.

This time, he needs to finish what he started in 2017.

These are the side notes SPIRIT made us pay attention to:

-- Britain's Starmer will be ordering 12 nuclear-capable F-35As for NATO defense.

-- For refueling, Britain may need to purchase boom-capable air tankers.

-- Switzerland wants to order 36 F-35As, priced at US$7.4 billion.

-- Denmark needs Saildrone technology to monitor the Baltic, North Sea, and European Arctic waters.

Surely, there are other more high-tech stuff needed by NATO, and its allies, to protect themselves from noticeable Russia, China, Iran, and North Korean threats.

And yes, you guessed it right.

All three high-tech stuff mentioned above come from the U.S.

F-35As are made by Lockheed Martin based in North Bethesda, Maryland. 

Boom-capable air tankers, such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, are made by Boeing, based in Crystal City, Virginia.

"The flying boom is a rigid, telescoping tube with movable flight control surfaces that a boom operator on the tanker aircraft extends and inserts into a receptacle on the receiving aircraft. All boom-equipped tankers (e.g. KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-10 Extender, KC-46 Pegasus) have a single boom and can refuel one aircraft at a time with this mechanism."

-- "Aerial refueling", Wikipedia

Saildrone, from Alameda, California, designs, manufactures, and operates unmanned/uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs).

From Trump's recent "GULF trip", and the additional orders above, Boeing is burping, Saildrone is booming, and America is hardly in dire straits anymore.

EU, NATO, and the rest of the world may keep hitting Trump's policies regarding America "first", but they cannot discount the fact only America can supply the tech they need.

It seems the U.S. is taking great pains to regain her top military status.

Under Trump's no woke left, nor DEI program, and Defense secretary Hegseth's "lethality" focus, America can breathe easier, knowing capable men are at the helm.

As America protects herself, she's also able to create business for her many defense industries.

Of course, America needs to work double time to catch up with China's speed, and tech, after America's three woke left Dem presidents who thought DEI, and LGBTQ, matter more than territorial defense.

As such, the U.S. has been unnecessarily exposed to threats from outside, and from within.

America must stop having treasonous presidents.

Perhaps, president Trump can show the Dems a thing, or two, on how to protect one's country.

We realize, of course, no one can match tiny Israel's defense, and offense capabilities.

Still, she also relies on America's supply of defense technology.

Spiritually, Israel relies on GOD's love, and power.

She is His chosen nation.

Deuteronomy 7:6 

King James Version

6 For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: 

the Lord thy God hath chosen thee 

to be a special people unto himself, 

above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

If anything, the whole world had been asleep.

As we were, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, have been busy filling the gaps.

Their tech, and trade dominance, were exposed soon as Trump stepped back in.

Trump merely sounded the alarm.

Never think his desire for Greenland, and Panama, are whims.

There's more to president Trump that may just surprise many.

So far, he's got a penchant for making sure America can move freely everywhere.

Now, America is working fast to cover that gap, and plug the holes she was peppered with.

Trump has seen where America has been taken advantage of.

He doesn't mince words about it.

Now, he's not about to be stopped from continuing his legacy programs.

He's been mocked, humiliated, and attacked, but we now see what the man's made of.

And what he can achieve, despite all the treason, and grumblings of so-called members of Dem congress, who cannot disguise their Socialist leanings.

GOD made Trump president for this time.

The world is facing wars, and threat of wars.

JESUS foretold this.

Matthew 24:6

King James Version

6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: 

see that ye be not troubled: 

for all these things must come to pass, 

but the end is not yet.

If neutral Switzerland wants to purchase 36 of America's F-35As, you know something's afoot.

A businessman would say the best time to buy is now, before prices jack up further.

A born again watchman will merely remind you all these are of the world.

BEST you turn to JESUS, Scripture, and the HOLY SPIRIT.

You'll get first hand info as born again watchman.

Because you are CHRIST's soldier.

Fighting an "unseen" battle.

Fought on ALL fronts.

From which, only GOD can win.

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NO interest in WORLDLY things

 

Romans 13:11

King James Version

11 And that, knowing the time, 

that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: 

for now is our salvation nearer 

than when we believed.

Forgive me, if I have no affinity with the world's dictates of how one should live, be, speak, act, or think.

Forgive me if I've always rebelled against institutions which seem to dictate your success and acceptability.

Somehow, I've never bought into those.

As born again watchman, I look to the sky.

Whether the morning sky, the afternoon sky, or the night sky.

I wait for the LORD's descent.

Something everyone would be able to see.

I wait for a shout.

The voice of an archangel.

I listen for a trumpet.

Not just any other trumpet.

But the "trump of God".

A heavenly one which will signal JESUS' return.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

King James Version

16 For the Lord himself 

shall descend from heaven 

with a shout, 

with the voice of the archangel, 

and with the trump of God: 

and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain 

shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, 

to meet the Lord in the air: 

and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Is JESUS coming for His faithful today?

Will He finally come for the dead, and the living?

Will the Rapture finally occur?

How much longer, LORD?

It's not boredom.

But nothing in the world is enticing enough.

Perhaps, I'd rather enjoy a slice of rich chocolate cake, than go buy the latest gadgets, and trappings.

Maybe others are moved by that, but I've never been into that.

I look at all the pretty people, cars, homes, and positions, and it's all "icing".

What lies beneath?

What is its substance?

Would it be acceptable to GOD?

Does it honor JESUS?

Does it care about others?

Is there genuine love for others?

Is there true love for CHRIST?

Is there excitement at what SPIRIT teaches?

Is there a love for Scripture, the WORD of GOD?

Do people really see how urgent the times are?

Romans 13:12

King James Version

12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: 

let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, 

and let us put on the armour of light.

John the Baptist warned us:

Matthew 3:1-2

King James Version

3 In those days came John the Baptist, 

preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

2 And saying, Repent ye: 

for the kingdom of heaven 

is at hand.

JESUS warned us:

Matthew 4:16-17

King James Version

16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; 

and to them which sat in the region 

and shadow of death light is sprung up.

17 From that time Jesus began to preach, 

and to say, Repent: 

for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

These we need to think, be, and do:

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.

Romans 13:13

King James Version

13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; 

not in rioting and drunkenness, 

not in chambering and wantonness, 

not in strife and envying.

Romans 13:14

King James Version

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, 

and make not provision for the flesh, 

to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Be not enamored with the world.

1 John 2:15-17

King James Version

15 Love not the world, 

neither the things that are in the world. 

If any man love the world, 

the love of the Father is not in him.

16 For all that is in the world, 

the lust of the flesh, 

and the lust of the eyes, 

and the pride of life, 

is not of the Father, but is of the world.

17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: 

but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Instead, be enamored with CHRIST.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

Prepare for when the LORD comes.

Don't be a scoffer, or unbeliever.

Don't believe what the world sells you.

It's all preparation now.

For when JESUS comes.

Which could be any moment.

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The ZECHARIAH prophecy

 

Isaiah 41:11-13

King James Version

11 Behold, 

all they that were incensed against thee 

shall be ashamed and confounded: 

they shall be as nothing; 

and they that strive with thee 

shall perish.

The Bible is remarkable, in that it is at least one-third prophecy.

Soon as GOD made me born again in 2019, He made me read the Bible.

His SPIRIT made it possible for me to understand what I once found intimidating.

Most surprisingly, He led me to Bible prophecy.

On a specific prophet Zechariah chapter.

Through that, GOD gave me a "feel" for what was Israel's destiny.

All seem spelled out in it, relevant to Israel's future, and her enemies.

Witness what this Zechariah chapter says, and marvel.

First, a major statement:

Zechariah 9:1-2

King James Version

9 The burden of the word of the Lord in the land of Hadrach, 

and Damascus shall be the rest thereof: 

when the eyes of man, 

as of all the tribes of Israel, 

shall be toward the Lord.

2 And Hamath also shall border thereby; 

Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.

Regarding Tyrus:

Zechariah 9:3-4

King James Version

3 And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, 

and heaped up silver as the dust, 

and fine gold as the mire of the streets.

4 Behold, the Lord will cast her out, 

and he will smite her power in the sea; 

and she shall be devoured with fire.

The future of Ashkelon, Gaza, and Ekron:

Zechariah 9:5-6

King James Version

5 Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; 

Gaza also shall see it, and be very sorrowful, 

and Ekron; 

for her expectation shall be ashamed; 

and the king shall perish from Gaza, 

and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited.

6 And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, 

and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.

A purifying of Israel:

Zechariah 9:7

King James Version

7 And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, 

and his abominations from between his teeth: 

but he that remaineth, 

even he, shall be for our God,

 and he shall be as a governor in Judah, 

and Ekron as a Jebusite.

Israel will be oppressed no more:

Zechariah 9:8

King James Version

8 And I will encamp about mine house 

because of the army, 

because of him that passeth by, 

and because of him that returneth: 

and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: 

for now have I seen with mine eyes.

A prophecy on JESUS, the Messiah:

Zechariah 9:9

King James Version

9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; 

shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: 

behold, thy King cometh unto thee: 

he is just, and having salvation; 

lowly, and riding upon an ass, 

and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

The LORD's dominion, unlike what pro-Palestinians chant:

Zechariah 9:10

King James Version

10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, 

and the horse from Jerusalem, 

and the battle bow shall be cut off: 

and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: 

and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, 

and from the river even to the ends of the earth.

The future of Jews and Gentiles:

Zechariah 9:11-13

King James Version

11 As for thee also, 

by the blood of thy covenant 

I have sent forth thy prisoners

out of the pit wherein is no water.

12 Turn you to the strong hold, 

ye prisoners of hope: 

even to day do I declare 

that I will render double unto thee;

13 When I have bent Judah for me, 

filled the bow with Ephraim, 

and raised up thy sons, O Zion, 

against thy sons, O Greece, 

and made thee as the sword 

of a mighty man.

How JESUS will defend Israel:

Zechariah 9:14-15

King James Version

14 And the Lord shall be seen over them, 

and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: 

and the Lord God shall blow the trumpet, 

and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.

15 The Lord of hosts shall defend them; 

and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; 

and they shall drink, and make a noise 

as through wine; 

and they shall be filled like bowls, 

and as the corners of the altar.

What GOD will do for Israel:

Zechariah 9:16

King James Version

16 And the Lord their God 

hall save them in that day as the flock of his people: 

for they shall be as the stones of a crown, 

lifted up as an ensign upon his land.

The nature of GOD:

Zechariah 9:17

King James Version

17 For how great is his goodness, 

and how great is his beauty! 

corn shall make the young men cheerful, 

and new wine the maids.

Heed, and beware.

All who seek Israel's destruction.

It won't happen.

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