Walking the Straight and Narrow :: By Holly Spate

Published on: by RR10 Category:General Articles, Holly Spate

In this hectic world we find ourselves in, it is so easy to quickly become distracted. There are so many things in this life that take up our valuable time… so many things that compete for our undivided attention… so many things that continually tug at us.

If not careful, we can find ourselves knee-deep in the minutia of immersing ourselves in a plethora of things that simply don’t matter… things of no true significance, no real value. We can all too easily find ourselves tied to things that will never make any meaningful impact. We can find ourselves busy but making little if any significant progress.

It has been said we each have been given the daily gift of 24 hours. The question is, “How will every minute, every second of that gift be spent?”

Will the seconds be spent wisely or foolishly? Will one make the utmost of every minute or squander the minutes away? Will wisdom and obedience to God’s commands and choosing to die daily to self and selfish desires be what guides believers’ decisions and the use of our time, or will the carnal, self-centered flesh take over and decide how each day will be spent?

Make no mistake… everyone, believers and non-believers alike, will be held accountable for how they used that precious gift of time, as well as what they did with the many blessings and opportunities they were given here on Earth.

As Christians, our goal should be to spend each day fully following Christ. Matthew 16:24-25 reminds, “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”

Like all believers, I, too, have to make a conscious decision daily to put Christ first. Some days, I do well; other days, I fail miserably. It is a struggle for many to consistently make time with all of life’s demands and distractions. However, the goal is to try to do better than the day before… to keep going… to keep serving… to be more mindful and aware, knowing that putting God first and drawing close to Him is the very best way to spend one’s time. It’s also the greatest way to make a significant impact on the world.

Matthew 5:16 reminds, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

As followers of Christ, we are called to make the most of our minutes, our talents, and our resources. We are called to be about our Father’s business, pray without ceasing, plant seeds that will grow for all eternity, and share the Good News consistently and enthusiastically.

We are called to be wise and discerning with regard to every decision, big or small. We’re expected to keep our eyes ever-focused on the Savior, obeying His commands each and every day.

It is an amazing thought to know that we have the profound privilege of daily deepening our relationship with the very One who created us. James 4:8 makes this clear. It says, “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” And 1 John 4:16 conveys, “And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”

Time spent in prayer, worship, and Bible reading not only draws us closer to the Father but also strengthens our heart, increases our trust, and solidifies our faith. It disciplines us to growth and maturity. It strengthens and sharpens, making us more wise and discerning. It prepares us for battles, big and small.

Ephesians 6:10-18 reminds us of these real battles, which we must be fully equipped for in this life. It states, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.”

When we take time to put Christ first, we naturally position ourselves to set ourselves apart… to live in the world, but not be of the world as Romans 12:2 reminds. “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

1 John 2: 15-17 goes on to remind, “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. 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. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”

Persistent quality time with the Father equips and provides us with all we need. It’s clear that setting aside time each day to put Christ first and focus on a beautiful relationship with Him has a domino effect of positivity in our life.

He has and is forever faithful to us, and we should, in turn, desire to be ever faithful to Him. Such a mindset will make us more effective disciples. Such a mindset will allow us to be better witnesses. Such a mindset will keep our eyes ever-focused on Jesus and our hearts in tune with His desires so that we are always walking the straight and narrow.

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Alert To All Christians :: By Jim Towers

Published on: by RR10 Category:General Articles

With prophetic scripture being fulfilled on a daily basis now, it’s hard to believe that so few of us Christians are ready to fly. Most people just go about their daily lives committing sin on an unprecedented scale. Many are becoming suicidal and succumbing to mind-numbing drugs to dull the pain of the uncertainty of today’s life. Regardless of where you stand with the God of the Bible, these prophecies about the end times are being proven true.

Now, even the internet is proclaiming the existence of God. Steven Hawking (poor lost soul) has been proven to be just another blustering, bitter fool. Other agnostics and atheists such as Darwin, Huxley, and the rest of the numbskulls are being disproved by the knowledge and information garnered by the internet.

The Bible will tell you all you need to know about prophecy, and the best part is that you don’t need someone to teach you. The Holy Spirit is sufficient for your individual concerns and will comfort you as you struggle to make sense of today’s chaos and turmoil. The things that should rightly concern us during these trying times cannot be explained away by other fallible human beings, so be careful who you put on a pedestal or whose teaching you give attendance to, for God’s sake.

Interpretation is a very tricky thing; what means something to someone else may seem rubbish to you and vice versa. Diplomas mean nothing to God and should mean nothing to you, especially ill-gotten or forged ones. Some of the most educated people in the world are complete and utter fools chasing illusive fame and fortune. Some even do it for sexual gratification.

In perusing Netflix, I’ve found numerous leaders of cults whose only aim is to deceive and take advantage of others. It is better to learn alone than to fall prey to these charlatans and lose your life and, ultimately, your very soul. Jesus, Peter, James, and John didn’t have a doctorate in theology, did they? So, who do you think taught them?

With the presidential election coming up in our country, we must be very discerning as well. Some of these foolish and pompous people are obvious clowns or downright perverts. Joe Biden, for example, showered with his daughter when she was ten years old! (At least that’s what her diary says.) What kind of father does that with his own daughter? He is always telling whopper lies about his supposed achievements, none of which are true. Money laundering is his claim to fame, and his entire family is the most corrupt this nation has ever seen.

Is it any wonder that mentally sick people have taken over the country? A man who thinks it’s ok to have unspeakable sex. Another man who thinks or pretends to be a woman by putting balloons in his sweater and wearing a blond wig. And how about the other liar who hails from Brazil and has lost his identity from having lied so much? Then there is the Democrat senator who hides gold bricks in the closet and cool cash in the refrigerator, which is ill-gotten from shady political dealings. Joe, his drug-addled son Hunter, and a slew of his political cronies are selling out our country to its destruction. The so-called “Squad” women in Congress, plus Hillary and Michelle, all hate America and yet remain here enjoying its luxuries.

Meanwhile,

John Moran, a partner at McGuireWoods law firm, said, “The policy and the decision blocking the Knights of Columbus from continuing their long-standing religious tradition is a blatant violation of the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This after the National Park Service (NPS) denied a permit to honor fallen soldiers at a national park recently (at Joe’s request), which only goes to show how shallow and perverse he is.

Joe Biden is responsible for one of the worst economic eras in recent U.S. history. He has allowed over 7 million illegal aliens to enter the country. He continues to prioritize foreign nations, sending billions to Ukraine and Gaza. He has done nothing to confront the crime and homelessness epidemic in major cities. And he continues to push policies that hurt working families. Everything he does from here on in is only to garner votes, only to rescind his actions after he had won.

Very soon now, we will be called away by Christ Jesus in the Rapture – The trump of God will sound, and Whoosh – we’re out of here. But before that day, Satanic forces will be continuing to wreak havoc in this world. The devil’s demonic hordes will do all they can to kill and destroy lives that submit wittingly or unwittingly to his will. These days it appears that many are following Lucifer willingly everywhere.

God likes to, at times, use people’s names to indicate the times in which He intervenes in world events. Could that be why the Trump name appears prominently at this point in time? The timing is ironic. However, I will not speculate.

Book report

I bought two used books, both of which are still timely: one by Hal Lindsey published in 1994 titled Planet Earth 2000 A.D. and the other by John F. Walvoord published in 1974 titled Armageddon, Oil and Terror. This I did just to “test the Spirits,” and they both embodied the spirit of truth in their evaluations of the end times.

Upon opening Planet Earth 2000 A.D., my eyes first fell on “The Rise of Deceiving Spirits,” and here is what it said as it quoted scripture.

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1).

“And many false prophets shall arise and will mislead many” (Matthew 24:11).

Then, upon opening John Walvoord’s book, it verified what I’ve been saying for the past several years! And I quote: “The world will begin falling apart at the seams – worse than any ecologist’s nightmare. Acts of man, resulting in thousands of martyrs and acts of God, will combine to cause great disturbances in the world and universe. Stars will fall, and planets will run off course (how about planet alignment?), causing chaotic changes in climate (Revelation 6:12-14; 16:8-9). Unnatural heat and cold and flooding will cause millions to perish….”

YBIC

Jim Towers

You can write me at jt.filmmaker@yahoo.com or visit me at www.dropzonedelta.com. My book Visions, Miracles, Peace, and Power can be ordered on Amazon Books and Kindle. You can also find me on my newly restructured website www.propheticsignsandwonders.com, which now features videos of worldwide events taking place in the present time, as well as proof of God’s existence and the reality of Biblical places, and Moses himself.