Anti Anti-Christ part two

 

Right now (this was written before the Charlie Kirk revival), we (the USA) are modeling for the world, how to build and live in Babylon,  not the New Jerusalem.  Love of money is our mantra, not love of God. Self is exalted over God, in church after church,  in heart after heart, across the land, yet we think we're a "Christian" nation. We do not know that we are wretched and miserable,  and poor (in spirit) and blind (spiritually) and naked. We do not know our true condition.

  We believe we are followers of Christ even while we are rejecting Him and accepting the spirit of the Anti-Christ.  "LET NO MAN DECEIVE YOU - BY ANY MEANS: FOR THAT DAY SHALL NOT COME, EXCEPT THERE COME A FALLING AWAY FIRST". He's talking about Christians here - the heathen cannot "fall away", only the saints can, or those who claim to be saints. Not everyone who says to Him "Lord, Lord", belongs to Him. This is the separating of the tares and the wheat before the harvest  - for the man of sin must be revealed  - the son of perdition.  Perdition: noun - "A state of final spiritual ruin, loss of the soul, damnation".  When he is revealed,  his body will be exposed too, his people,  those who belong to and follow him, full of his spirit - just as Christ has a body and a Spirit to inhabit it, so does the Anti-Christ: WHO OPPOSES AND EXALTS HIMSELF ABOVE THAT IS CALLED GOD OR WORSHIPPED - this was the reason he was cast out of Heaven and it is the reason he will one day be cast into the lake of fire- he wants to be worshipped,  he wants to be called "God" - he provokes the hearts of men to do the same  - to exalt themselves above God, even calling themselves "gods" - the ultimate "Abomination that causes desolation" is man emulating Satan by worshipping himself! "SO THAT HE, AS GOD, SITTETH IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD, SHEWING HIMSELF THAT HE IS GOD" know you not that you are the Temple of God? Your heart, His throne,  your body, His footstool? When it states Satan sits as God in the Temple of God  - it's referring to the minds and hearts of men! Satan comes with great cunning, with "ALL POWER AND SIGNS AND LYING WONDERS" - think about that - he will perform miracles  - he will demonstrate his credentials as Jesus did, showing that he is God and should be worshipped as God by demonstrating power and miracles,  signs and wonders  - but they'll be "lying wonders" for they will glorify him - not our Lord Jesus,  the Christ: always watch for that - who is receiving glory when a man or woman ministers to you? If they take any glory for themselves,  if they exalt their own names, if they accept the adulation and praise of men - it may be a clear indication that they are of the Anti-Christ and not of God. The Anti-Christ and those anointed by him, will show forth "ALL DECIEVABLENESS OF UNRIGHTEOUSNESS" . How does unrighteousness deceive? By masking itself as righteousness! Many who are following the Anti-Christ spirit birthed by Satan are filling churches believing they are followers of Christ  - yet deriving their righteousness,  not from Him, but by following and obeying a set of rules and doctrines.  In their pride, they believe they are right with God because they obey their masters (pastors) yet God commands us "BE NOT YE THE SERVANTS OF MEN". 

Part three soon

Anti Anti-Christ Part one

 

Today I rose up in anger at the anti-christ. I said, out loud, I rebuke you, Anti-Christ! You don't belong on this earth! You need to leave! And he immediately replied "But men invited me here".

I know he was cast out of heaven and down to earth but since then he's found a home among mankind.  As Christians, we can rebuke him out of our hearts and homes but there's plenty of other people inviting him into theirs. Many Christians are believing God for the USA to become a righteous nation - one which will please God, one He can exalt, but I don't believe this can happen until the majority of our citizens choose Christ to reside with them and rebuke the Anti-Christ from their hearts and homes. 

And we can't have neither. We can't choose to ride the fence - agnostics,  athei, I'm talking to you - as well as to "Christians" that are more submitted to and following the Anti-Christ then they are the Christ.  Every citizen of our nation will either be (is) under and full of the unholy Spirit or the Holy Spirit  - the Anti-Christ or our Christ "And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bpnd, to receive a mark in their right hand or in yheir foreheads". Notice it says "in their hand or forehead" not "on", signifying the very real possibility a microchip could be embedded under the skin. How remarkable that this was written thousands of years before they were invented! And the "hand and forehead" tell us all will receive it - both those who labor with their hands and those who earn a living with their minds.

But of God's chosen, He says "THEY WERE TOLD NOT TO HURT THE GRASS OF THE EARTH, NOR ANY GREEN THING, NOR ANY TREE, BUT ONLY THE MEN WHO DO NOT HAVE THE SEAL OF GOD UPON THEIR FOREHEADS"

God also tells us what this seal is  -

"THEY WILL SEE HIS FACE AND HIS NAME WILL BE ON THEIR FOREHEADS".  

How are we sealed? 

"DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD BY WHOM YOU WERE SEALED FOR THE DAY OF REDEMPTION". 

But oh how so mant grieve Him! Oh how so many fill their churches,  week after week,  grieving Him all the while, until they, the countless thousands filling their denomination's attendance rosters - until they stop segregating Jesus and the Holy Spirit,  exalting one while abasing the other, until they refuse the Anti-Christ entrance into their fellowships, becoming infected with his pernicious ways, until they humble themselves under the mighty hand of God, promoting and praising the Righteousness of our Lord Jesus Christ alone, we will not be able to become the United States of Amiracle - a nation we can truly call "Christian", shining like a city on a hill, a beacon for all the world to see and emulate.  

Parr two soon

Apostle Chris 

A Child's Days

 

In a child's days

 children long to be amazed, 

 filled with joy, filled with wonder,

 at the moon and the stars

 they're walkin' under

At this sacred earth

 they're walkin' on,

 at being alive -

Children look at it all

 with wondrous eyes

 longing to grow wise.

In a child's days,

 children long to be praised

They long to hear

 words of encouragement 

 in their ears    and know they're ok

They need their father's to tell them truth -

you're amazing and i love you!

I'm pleased with you!

There's nothing that you can't do!

Their hearts soak up praise 

 like a flower soaks up the sun's rays.

Children long to earn their parent's pride

 and grow wise....

Lastly, I would be remiss,

if I did not mention this -

Every day,  a child needs, a hug and a kiss....

(or three)

 Of course it's ok sing songs written by professionals,  sung by professional singers and performed by professional musicians  - people other than ourselves.  It's scriptural  - after all, Ephesians tells us to speak to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs but notice the second half of Ephesians 5:19 - singing and making melody IN YOUR HEART to The Lord - so taken in context, "speaking to yourselves" could mean we, each of us individually,  are to sing songs WE'VE made up - to US, well, to the Lord who resides in us.

The problem with going to church and letting hand-picked professionals lead us in singing -with them picking the songs and we obediently singing them, is that we're disobeying scripture.  We tell ourselves "I'm no singer, song writer or musician. Au contraire! The greatest psalmist who ever lived resides in you! The Holy Spirit! He's full of amazing lyrics and melodies He'd love to share with you! 

It's the same with teaching. We trust that to the "professionals" - those who have gone to a Bible College", or to those with the most experience - the elder who's taught Wednesday night Bible study for the last thirty years but again I remind you - the source of all wisdom and knowledge abides in you! The greatest teacher of all wants to share amazing insights and nuggets of revelation we've never heard before that will delight us all! The pastor who went to Bible School unfortunately limits himself to what he was taught there by men, some of it, sadly,  false doctrine  - even truth, if void of the Holy Spirit's anointing,  can avail us little,  especially when it's spoken from a position of pride. It can do more harm than good! The Pharisees were in just such a position  - taking knowledge,  authority and power from one another  - giving their blessing only to those they approved of - those who submitted themselves to THEM.  When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived they were UNLEARNED AND IGNORANT MEN, THEY MARVELED AND THEY TOOK NOTICE OF THEM, THAT THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS.

We needs lots more "unlearned and ignorant" men and women teaching,  praising and prophecying in the Body of Christ today - the only qualification we should look for is that "they have been with Jesus".

This truth applies to prophecy too - we respect and honour the prophets of God - we thank God for them but every single saint has both the calling and the anointing available to them to prophecy.  "EVERYONE OF YOU HATH" should be the mantra we live by - "EVERYONE of you has a psalm, has a doctrine,  has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation". Remember to "desire spiritual gifts BUT ESPECIALLY THAT YOU MAY PROPHECY" - do not exclude those not recognized by man or men, rather accept those recognized by God - full of the Holy Spirit  - moving in love.

- Apostle Chris

 Don't get me wrong. "Amazing Grace" is a fantastic song, beloved by millions the world over and rightly so. But it has one line in it that may be one of the most harmful lyrics in any Christian song ever written, anywhere,  anytime.  This one line has contributed to keeping countless people in bondage to their religion,  with it's numerous false doctrines.  It has powerfully reinforced their deceptions. It goes like this  -

                            "I once was blind but now I see"

Hear me out. Every church in every deception sings this verse. Jesus testified that when the Pharisees declared they could see - they became blind. By declaring they can see (or understand), whether as an individual or a church or a denomination,  they are endorsing their false doctrines to be true, whatever they may be (every church has some, some more than others). They are precluding themselves from seeking truth because they believe they already know it. They are full of knowledge  - they know facts - some true, spme false, but do they know Him personally? If those who are not even born-again but think they are, sing this verse, it's a tragedy. If those who resist the Holy Spirit and rebuke His presence and power at every opportunity,  sing this verse - it's a travesty.  To declare  "I can see" while we are still blind will keep us blind till our dying breath. We must all declare "Everywhere I'm blind Lord, heal me". "Every false doctrine i believe is true, reveal it to me. Everything I think is true but isn't  - reveal it to me that I may repent of it. Every bit of the wretch that i was that still lives in me - crucify Lord! Along with you. I want to die with You that I might live with You". 

Selah

 There's something about which I need to expound

 but please, dear reader, don't spread it around  -

 When my wife's not home,

 I leave the toilet seat up!

 I drink straight from the carton -

 I don't use a cup!

 I might go two days without a shower!

I do as I please - I feel so empowered!

 But as soon as she gets home,

 it's yes dear! No dear! Your welcome!

 So don't tell my secrets, 

 would you please?

 Let's keep this little poem

 between you and me....

 Today I'm reminiscing about my student's T-shirts when i was teaching English in South Korea. God often ministered to me through their shirts in powerful ways  - often speaking directly to me. In a single class one day, my students walked in wearing these shirts/sweaters -

"You may feel the great joy of your victory"

"He's very unusual"

"Love will save me"

"Make a change"

"Being with you FRIENDLY"

"You have to expect things of yourself before you do them"

"Now or never"

And the next day -

"Patients is the art of hoping"

See what i mean? Really amazing! Here are some more examples of things i saw written on shirts in South Korea  - Enjoy!

"Stay free"

"Jump out of the box to go higher"

"Run like never before"

"Change your mind - don't worry"

"Don't quit - you're one of a kind"

"You're brave"

"Put off   something"

"Sometimes it's better to react with no reaction"

"I'm happier than a duck with bread"

"Post your love"

"You are what you listen to"

"Keep Sabbath"

"Explore new ways"

"Believe your wings already exist"

"Grace is Greater"

"There is a light that never goes out"

"Thank Jesus"

"Meow back at cats"

"Victory begins here ♡"

"Could be Sweet escape"

"Do what is right not what is easy"

"Always be sunshine"

"Love your rivers to spend a happy life"

    The early mornings 

           in the Fall

 when i can first see my breath

 are the mornings i like best.

 The crisp, cool air

 The light jacket 

 I have to wear

 The coloured leaves

 that catch (and hold) my stare

 all combine to make Fall's delights

 my favorite of all the year's days and nights.....

That first cup of hot cocoa 

 or apple cider - hey let's go!

Let's spend as much time

  as we can outside 

 Knowing this one thing -

 it'll soon be too cold

 to be outdoors till Spring.....

Hold my hand, dear -

  Heed my call -

     come, enjoy with me

          my favorite season of all.

 You know, most of us can't handle being "cool" - that is to say, we can't handle being popular in the eyes and hearts of others. We can't handle being exalted in any way above our brethren.  This is one of the reasons why the modern day church's concept of the pastor being over the people in his congregation is so insidious.  The Body of Christ isn't meant to have superstars in it. The only "superstars" in the Body are those who lower themselves, not exalt themselves over their fellow brethren.  Those who studiously avoid the platform  - who avoid any glory directed to them - who desire no self- exaltation at all but rather desire Christ and Christ alone to receive praise and honor from people.  We should never seek to exalt or promote ourselves mainly because our flesh can't handle it. We may start out humble in a day of "small beginnings" but pride will subtly enter in the more people that choose to sit at our feet and learn from us. Over and over we are warned "let nothing be done through strife or vainglory (excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements; abilities, etc. - boastful vanity) but in lowliness of mind LET EACH ESTEEM OTHERS BETTER THAN THEMSELVES. Look not every man on his own things but each esteem others better than themselves". Want to drive a stake through the heart of Babylon? This scripture will do it - "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth". This is the complete opposite of prosperity teaching's thrust - which is "give in order to get". They teach people to seek material wealth as a means to justify their own greedy,  self-centered, carnal lifestyle.  Indeed, in modern Christianity "all seek their own (glory, wealth, fame and fortune) not the things which are Jesus Christ's" - churches exist to service and support the pastor and his ministry  - the opposite of what God has instructed us to do. Christ "made Himself of no reputation". Yes, he ministered publicly  - but not to draw attention to draw attention to himself but rather to reveal the Father. He didn't stay in any one place long enough to establish a church and a congregation  - rather, only those who were willing to leave their families and jobs (comfort zones) could become his disciples.  None of his disciples remained stationery  - in one place - all became mobile  - going where Christ,  then the Spirit, led them. Even when the apostles stayed in one city - they met "house to house" as well as in the Synagogue (they ministered to believers as well as to those who thought they were believers but were not). If we make ourselves "of no reputation" - God will promote us - but when he does - our hearts must remain as they were before we were known, especially in this day when fame can happen overnight via the Worldwide Web. 

He who will be great among you must lower himself and become the servant of all. Serving what to all? Christ's flesh and his blood - giving our flesh and blood which are now his - Holy, consecrated unto Him. By giving ourselves away for others to consume  - by seeking their good, their blessing  - their wealth and not our own - we save our lives not lose them.

 People plagiarize my love all the time, saith The Lord.  They love in their own name or in the name of their false gods. The very idea of love is Mine I invented it! I created you to love but pnly through Me! I alone can teach you to love properly.  You pervert the blessing I intended when you do not submit to and honur Me. I am the source of love for I am love - yet many in their pride ascribe their love to themselves  - to their own goodness and righteousness.  My children  - you have no goodness of your own, you are corrupt thru and thru. Even when you do "good works", even when you "love one another" you do not do it as I have loved you - For I loved you without expecting or desiring your love in return  - I love you unselfishly - I do not love to bring glory to Myself  - I love because to do it not would be to deny  My own existence,  My own nature - I love because without Me you will perish  - you, the crown of My creation, the dawn of My desire, the perfume My soul covets - though you left Me, I never stopped desiring you, and redeem you I shall - from every false love that buffets your heart - love of self, love of prestige and position,  love of money and love of carnal, worldly comforts. Do not plagiarize,  do not copy My love without ascribing it to it's author - in this way you'll keep your heart healthy - acknowledge Me in all you do and I will direct your paths.

You will indeed love perfectly as I have perfectly loved you - you will indeed be the children of My Father  - shining brightly in the deep darkness of this Age - ablaze with My Father's glory  - for it is always darkest just before the dawn. You will glorify Me with your good works, not yourselves. 

All love originates (and ends) with God. Brotherly live - "let brotherly live continue" (Heb:13:1). Jesus is called our older brother and loves us as such. Love between a husband and wife  - "For thy Maker is thine Husband" (Is:54:5) " husbands love your wives even as Christ also loved Church, and gave Himself for it" (Ep:5:25). The love between friends  - "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.  You are My friends." (John 15:,14). The love of a parent for a child, both a mother's "as one whom a mother comforts, so will I comfort you" (Is:66:17) and Father's "behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us" (1 John 3:1).

Doesn't it make perfect sense that a God as great as He would create a variety of expressions for His love? All the relationships mentioned above are simply different ways HE loves us. Different channels for HIS love to flow through  - yet all have one source  - HIM! We cannot love apart from Him.

The Devil is incapable of love. Once he rebelled against love (God) and was cast out of fellowship with God's presence  - his ability to love was severed. He only knows love of self. He and his disciples practice a hatred disguised as "love". Their form of is superficial at best. It discriminates and chooses who to love and whom not to love. It's a love rooted in pride. Even many church programs are there to show outwardly they are indeed of God - are we not feeding and clothing the poor? They feel good about themselves because they're doing good works yet if it is all done to be seen of men it's all for nought. Many will say to Him "did we not do all these things in Your name?" And He will reply "depart from ME for I never knew you" - LOVE never knew them! They never knew the author of love! They ministered not out of love but out of pride. Look at me! See how good I am! 

Oh Lord, please help all ministers,  including myself,  to see areas in our ministries that are not aligned with You - that do not please You - that do not glorify You - and You alone! 

You shall know the Truth (Jesus) and the Truth (Jesus) shall set you free! Not head knowledge but the spirit man Jesus - setting free your captive spirit man - breaking those chains from inside the prison you're held captive in.