3 STRANGE weeks

 

                        Matthew 7:25

King James Version

25 And the rain descended, 

and the floods came, 

and the winds blew, 

and beat upon that house; 

and it fell not: 

for it was founded upon a rock.

It's been quite a while since this born again watchman wrote last.

At least three weeks, in fact.

My country was deluged with storms and low-pressure areas.

As such, power was down.

Internet was nowhere to be found.

Many of us reported the outages, and the phone company did their best to accommodate all of us.

It was only today, after many trips to the phone company, was our internet connection restored.

And even so, its signal fluctuates, so I'd be very happy if this article gets through.

It's really been strange those past three weeks.

Where before -- and since I can remember -- potential storms normally come from the Pacific Ocean.

That means it cuts through the north-northwest areas, our highland city mostly.

Strangely, three storms merely skimmed the eastern coast and exited to the north, usually in the direction of Taiwan.

So I thought, that being the pattern, we'd be spared from other storms.

Not so.

This time, tropical storm "Maymay" originated from the west, and cut across towards the east.

For me, that was the first indication something was wrong.

I don't believe, and I don't remember in all my years, for that to ever have happened.

Worse, she brought tons of destruction.

Floods, landslides, death, power and internet outages.

But life went on, no matter what.

We all worked, trudging our way through river-like streets, and driveways.

Our plastic boots, umbrellas, taxis, and sturdy jeeps and brave drivers got us through each day.

Most of the time, school was suspended.

Many prayed for the sun to shine, for it has not shone all those three weeks, except for a tiny peek last week.

But today, the sun finally shone.

But not for long, for it was interspersed with occasional rains.

Those storms activate the southwest monsoon.

Imagine being rained upon for a whole month, non-stop.

And not just any rain, but torrential rains, heavy downpours.

Another challenge presented itself, too.

Had to let go of old computer.

Replaced it with cheap, basic, second-hand one.

That's all I really need to work from -- something I could write with.

Nothing fancy for this workman.

Thing is, the "new" computer presented new challenges, too.

It's totally unlike others I've used in the past.

But this will do for now.

Important thing is I get this post to you.

And that you know GOD's WORD remains.

That I'm on it, and never stopped.

Rains are temporary.

No one is exempt from it.

                         Matthew 5:45

King James Version

45 That ye may be the children of your Father 

which is in heaven: 

for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil 

and on the good, 

and sendeth rain 

on the just 

and on the unjust.

Through all these temporary setbacks, the HOLY SPIRIT led me to seven books to read, as the internet connection was down.

I'm on my fourth book now.

Amazingly, six out of seven were written by GOD-fearing pastors and writers.

Astoundingly, they talk mostly about America, and her sins.

Again, this watchman is presented with America.

And so it is.

Soon as I'm done, I will share with you what these authors wrote about.

For now, please bear with me, as I get used to new arrangements out here.

Thank GOD for His mercy.

We now have wifi.

And I can now write.

And the rains have abated.

May all be safe out here.

And everywhere else in the world.

In JESUS' Name.

Amen.

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Iran DAY 20

 Daniel 10:1

King James Version

10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia 

a thing was revealed unto Daniel, 

whose name was called Belteshazzar; 

and the thing was true, 

but the time appointed was long: 

and he understood the thing, 

and had understanding of the vision.

Every morning, since Tousi TV first alerted me to the people's uprising in Iran, I'd monitor their news, for they seem to be the only one willing, and able, to give real news of the Iranian people's plight.

The Islamist regime has made sure there was an internet and power blackout.

But the brave people of Iran, wanting real change, continue to walk the streets, and to send news, whenever they can.

Many have perished being on the streets.

One observer called it a "river of blood".

The crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, called it a "sea of blood".

What can flesh do against bullets?

The people have no weapons, but will.

They keep the hope up, even as their families perish.

And yet, international peace-keeping forces remain silent.

Where they created much noise about Gaza, they remain silent on the Iranian people's fight for freedom.

Very telling, isn't it?

Except for Israel, and America, who are on stand-by.

After all, Iran's main war is with them.

If they don't act, as yet, surely, there are many things to consider.

They don't want to interfere unnecessarily, as the whole world is against them, too.

In our "On regime CHANGE" article, four days ago, we mentioned it's all about "timing", "precision", and "coordination".

Knowing much is at stake, America and Israel always fight for truth, freedom, and justice, but have to act judiciously, precisely, and intelligently.

They know the odds against them, and the Iranian people.

They know what to hit, who to hit, and how to do it, despite international pressure for them not to do so.

But Iran has been called the "head of the snake", utilizing many of her proxies to hit Israel, America, the Iranian people, and the free world.

Know that "ALL battles are SPIRITUAL battles".

As I listened to the crown prince's speech today, the HOLY SPIRIT led me to a contrasting verse, in reference to an evil Persian "prince" of ancient times:

Daniel 10:13

King James Version

13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia 

withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, 

Michael, one of the chief princes, 

came to help me; 

and I remained there 

with the kings of Persia.

When the Bible speaks of a "prince" of a certain nation (versus "kings"), we born again watchmen know the WORD of GOD usually refers to angels.

And we do know the nature of "other" angels:

Ephesians 6:12 

King James Version

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, 

but against principalities, 

against powers, 

against the rulers of the darkness of this world, 

against spiritual wickedness in high places.

In the Old Testament verse above, we are aware the "prince of the kingdom of Persia" is Satan.

In that verse, the angel of the Lord tells prophet Daniel that the "prince of the kingdom of Persia" tried to block him for 21 days.

But Michael, a chief angel, came to help the Lord's angel, so he could get through to Daniel.

Know that Michael is the powerful angel assigned to Israel.

That, in itself, should make Israel's enemies tremble.

We know what ONE angel can do:

2 Kings 19:35

King James Version

35 And it came to pass that night, 

that the angel of the Lord went out, 

and smote in the camp of the Assyrians 

an hundred fourscore and five thousand: 

and when they arose early in the morning, 

behold, they were all dead corpses.

Modern-day Iran (known formerly as Persia), is now on her 20th day of uprising.

So, it's just making me wonder, if she will see some relief on the 21st day, too.

Daniel had been fasting for 21 days.

Daniel 10:2-3

King James Version

2 In those days I Daniel 

was mourning three full weeks.

3 I ate no pleasant bread, 

neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, 

neither did I anoint myself at all, 

till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

On the 24th day, this happened:

Daniel 10:4-7

King James Version

4 And in the four and twentieth day 

of the first month, 

as I was by the side of the great river, 

which is Hiddekel;

5 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, 

and behold a certain man clothed in linen, 

whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:

6 His body also was like the beryl, 

and his face as the appearance of lightning, 

and his eyes as lamps of fire, 

and his arms and his feet 

like in colour to polished brass, 

and the voice of his words 

like the voice of a multitude.

7 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: 

for the men that were with me saw not the vision; 

but a great quaking fell upon them, 

so that they fled to hide themselves.

America calls Iran's regime the "head of the snake".

They've been silencing the people of Iran.

And now, it's 20 days of uprising in Iran.

Would the real "battle" be on the 21st day?

How about on the 24th day -- freedom, finally?

After all, the real fight against Iran's Islamist regime is to prevent her from destroying Israel, and America.

And now, the people of Iran have called for help.

As the people of Iran continue to suffer, and Israel and America prepare to help, the rest of the world, and mainstream media remain silent, and noncommittal.

These are very painful, and interesting times, indeed.

In its simplest sense, only thugs attack unarmed people.

If the Islamist regime has called upon foreign mercenaries, because their soldiers don't want to fire upon their own people, then you know there's desperation.

In the meantime, we pray for all oppressed people.

May they turn to GOD for help.

PEACE can only come, through His Son, JESUS.

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NOTES on skepticism

 

James 1:8

King James Version

8 A double minded man 

is unstable in all his ways.

What would it take for people to believer there is a GOD?

What would it take for them to believe in the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

Who has clouded man's mind?

Is there hope for skeptics?

First, let Merriam-Webster define "skepticism":

1

: an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object

2

a : the doctrine that true knowledge or knowledge in a particular area is uncertain

b : the method of suspended judgment, systematic doubt, or criticism characteristic of skeptics

3

: doubt concerning basic religious principles (such as immortality, providence, and revelation)

Note the following:

"an attitude of doubt"

"a disposition to incredulity"

"the method of suspended judgment"

"systematic doubt"

"doubt concerning basic religious principles"

Next, let the Bible give us examples of "skepticism":

Genesis 17:15-17

King James Version

15 And God said unto Abraham, 

As for Sarai thy wife, 

thou shalt not call her name Sarai, 

but Sarah shall her name be.

16 And I will bless her, 

and give thee a son also of her: 

yea, I will bless her, 

and she shall be a mother of nations; 

kings of people shall be of her.

17 Then Abraham fell upon his face, 

and laughed, and said in his heart, 

Shall a child be born unto him 

that is an hundred years old? 

and shall Sarah, 

that is ninety years old, bear?

Genesis 19:12-14

King James Version

12 And the men said unto Lot, 

Hast thou here any besides? 

son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, 

and whatsoever thou hast in the city, 

bring them out of this place:

13 For we will destroy this place, 

because the cry of them is waxen great 

before the face of the Lord; 

and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.

14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, 

which married his daughters, and said, 

Up, get you out of this place; 

for the Lord will destroy this city. 

But he seemed as one that mocked 

unto his sons in law.

Numbers 11:21-23

King James Version

21 And Moses said, 

The people, among whom I am, 

are six hundred thousand footmen; 

and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, 

that they may eat a whole month.

22 Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them, 

to suffice them? 

or shall all the fish of the sea 

be gathered together for them, to suffice them?

23 And the Lord said unto Moses, 

Is the Lord'S hand waxed short? 

thou shalt see now whether my word 

shall come to pass unto thee or not.

Numbers 20:10-12

King James Version

10 And Moses and Aaron 

gathered the congregation together before the rock, 

and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; 

must we fetch you water out of this rock?

11 And Moses lifted up his hand, 

and with his rod he smote the rock twice: 

and the water came out abundantly, 

and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.

12 And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, 

Because ye believed me not, 

to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, 

therefore ye shall not bring this congregation 

into the land which I have given them.

1 Kings 18:21

King James Version

21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, 

How long halt ye between two opinions? 

if the Lord be God, follow him: 

but if Baal, then follow him. 

And the people answered him not a word.

2 Kings 7:1-2

King James Version

7 Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the Lord; 

Thus saith the Lord, To morrow about this time 

shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, 

and two measures of barley for a shekel, 

in the gate of Samaria.

2 Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned 

answered the man of God, and said, Behold, 

if the Lord would make windows in heaven, 

might this thing be? 

And he said, Behold, 

thou shalt see it with thine eyes, 

but shalt not eat thereof.

Job 21:7-16

King James Version

7 Wherefore do the wicked live, 

become old, yea, are mighty in power?

8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, 

and their offspring before their eyes.

9 Their houses are safe from fear, 

neither is the rod of God upon them.

10 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; 

their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.

11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, 

and their children dance.

12 They take the timbrel and harp, 

and rejoice at the sound of the organ.

13 They spend their days in wealth, 

and in a moment go down to the grave.

14 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; 

for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.

15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? 

and what profit should we have, 

if we pray unto him?

16 Lo, their good is not in their hand: 

the counsel of the wicked is far from me.

Psalm 14:1-3

King James Version

14 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. 

They are corrupt, 

they have done abominable works, 

there is none that doeth good.

2 The Lord looked down from heaven 

upon the children of men, 

to see if there were any that did understand, 

and seek God.

3 They are all gone aside, 

they are all together become filthy: 

there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Psalm 78:18-19

King James Version

18 And they tempted God in their heart 

by asking meat for their lust.

19 Yea, they spake against God; 

they said, Can God furnish a table 

in the wilderness?

Isaiah 53:1

King James Version

53 Who hath believed our report? 

and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?

Matthew 11:3-5

King James Version

3 And said unto him, 

Art thou he that should come, 

or do we look for another?

4 Jesus answered and said unto them, 

Go and shew John again those things 

which ye do hear and see:

5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, 

the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, 

the dead are raised up, and the poor 

have the gospel preached to them.

Matthew 13:53-56

King James Version

53 And it came to pass, that when Jesus 

had finished these parables, he departed thence.

54 And when he was come into his own country, 

he taught them in their synagogue, 

insomuch that they were astonished, and said, 

Whence hath this man this wisdom, 

and these mighty works?

55 Is not this the carpenter's son? 

is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, 

James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? 

Whence then hath this man all these things?

Matthew 13:57-58

King James Version

57 And they were offended in him. 

But Jesus said unto them, 

A prophet is not without honour, 

save in his own country, and in his own house.

58 And he did not many mighty works there 

because of their unbelief.

Matthew 17:14-21

King James Version

14 And when they were come to the multitude, 

there came to him a certain man, 

kneeling down to him, and saying,

15 Lord, have mercy on my son: 

for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: 

for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, 

and oft into the water.

16 And I brought him to thy disciples, 

and they could not cure him.

17 Then Jesus answered and said, 

O faithless and perverse generation, 

how long shall I be with you? 

how long shall I suffer you? 

bring him hither to me.

18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; 

and he departed out of him: 

and the child was cured from that very hour.

19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, 

Why could not we cast him out?

20 And Jesus said unto them, 

Because of your unbelief: 

for verily I say unto you, 

If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, 

ye shall say unto this mountain, 

Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; 

and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out 

but by prayer and fasting.

Matthew 21:32

King James Version

32 For John came unto you in the way 

of righteousness, and ye believed him not: 

but the publicans and the harlots believed him: 

and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, 

that ye might believe him.

Mark 6:5-6

King James Version

5 And he could there do no mighty work, 

save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, 

and healed them.

6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. 

And he went round about the villages, teaching.

Luke 1:18-20

King James Version

18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, 

Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, 

and my wife well stricken in years.

19 And the angel answering said unto him, 

I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; 

and am sent to speak unto thee, 

and to shew thee these glad tidings.

20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, 

and not able to speak, until the day 

that these things shall be performed, 

because thou believest not my words, 

which shall be fulfilled in their season.

Luke 22:66-67

King James Version

66 And as soon as it was day, 

the elders of the people 

and the chief priests and the scribes came together, 

and led him into their council, saying,

67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. 

And he said unto them, 

If I tell you, ye will not believe:

Luke 24:10-11

King James Version

10 It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, 

and Mary the mother of James, 

and other women that were with them, 

which told these things unto the apostles.

11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, 

and they believed them not.

John 3:10-12

King James Version

10 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Art thou a master of Israel, 

and knowest not these things?

11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

We speak that we do know, 

and testify that we have seen; 

and ye receive not our witness.

12 If I have told you earthly things, 

and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, 

if I tell you of heavenly things?

John 4:47-48

King James Version

47 When he heard that Jesus 

was come out of Judaea into Galilee, 

he went unto him, and besought him 

that he would come down, and heal his son: 

for he was at the point of death.

48 Then said Jesus unto him, 

Except ye see signs and wonders, 

ye will not believe.

John 6:64

King James Version

64 But there are some of you that believe not. 

For Jesus knew from the beginning 

who they were that believed not, 

and who should betray him.

John 10:23-27

King James Version

23 And Jesus walked in the temple 

in Solomon's porch.

24 Then came the Jews round about him, 

and said unto him, 

How long dost thou make us to doubt? 

If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

25 Jesus answered them, 

I told you, and ye believed not: 

the works that I do in my Father's name, 

they bear witness of me.

26 But ye believe not, because 

ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

27 My sheep hear my voice, 

and I know them, and they follow me:

John 12:36-37

King James Version

36 While ye have light, believe in the light, 

that ye may be the children of light. 

These things spake Jesus, and departed, 

and did hide himself from them.

37 But though he had done 

so many miracles before them, 

yet they believed not on him:

John 20:24-25

King James Version

24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, 

was not with them when Jesus came.

25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, 

We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, 

Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, 

and put my finger into the print of the nails, 

and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

Being a student of the HOLY SPIRIT, all that made me cringe.

At how people didn't believe in the power of the LORD.

At how they questioned ULTIMATE authority.

We live in Satan's world.

That's why we need JESUS.

That we may overcome all this unbelief.

And never be confused, or deceived again.

Neither will our minds be subject to Satan's influence.

Or whatever propaganda, or misinformation given us.

James 1:5-6

King James Version

5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, 

that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; 

and it shall be given him.

6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. 

For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea 

driven with the wind and tossed.

A born again sticks to GOD's WORD.

We follow JESUS' commands.

We obey GOD's will.

We walk the path paved by the LORD.

It's the only way to resolve confusion, and doubts.

John 14:6-7

King James Version

6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, the truth, and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

7 If ye had known me, 

ye should have known my Father also: 

and from henceforth ye know him, 

and have seen him.

Remember this:

Satan abhors GOD.

JESUS glorifies GOD.

Satan complicates.

JESUS simplifies.

Satan confuses.

JESUS clarifies.

Satan destroys.

JESUS saves.

Satan hates.

JESUS loves.

JESUS had to contend with unbelief, even as he was tasked to save man from his sins, and perform all those magnificent miracles.

The challenge for each one of us?

It's really all about FAITH.

Hebrews 11:1

King James Version

11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, 

the evidence of things not seen.

Now, the question is posed by JESUS:

Luke 18:8

King James Version

8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. 

Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, 

shall he find faith on the earth?

Faith gives us peace.

And in JESUS is PEACE.

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