The differences between the Kingdom of Light and Darkness

Recently I have been mediating on the differences between God's kingdom and the the way of the world system.  God's kingdom is based on faith and obedience to Him and His word.  The kingdom of the world system is based on what one can do for one's self.  The world system wants you to trust in the power of human knowledge.  God's kingdom wants you to trust in the revelation that God supplies to those who chose to follow Him.  The revelation that God gives comes from His word.  If you want to know what God's word is saying then spend time with Him and His word.  The reason that America has come under a cover of darkness morally and socially is based on the fact that America has been corrupted by those who walk in darkness and trust in the power of man.  The Bible declares that their is a way that seems right to a man but its end leads to death.  America needs to repent and turn back toward the ways of God or our nation will only continue to deteriorate.

It is time to shrug off the power of darkness, forget the ways of man and pursue the ways of God.  Every person is faced with a choice.  If no choice is made you belong to the kingdom of darkness.  The only way a person or America can change in this hour is when a choice is made to serve the Lord of Heaven.  It is time to seek the Lord and get the revelation that this land needs.  Light and darkness can not dwell in the same place.  As we seek the light of the Lord the darkness will be driven out and hope for individuals and the nation will be restored.  Let us choose God and the way of light!  Are you ready to join me and become a light in the world?

Whatever happened to a "government for the people, and by the people?"

Recently a judge in California has overturned Prop 8 which was put in place by the citizens of California by going to the ballet box and voting this proposal in.  Our nation is under attack because of the fact that we as the Church have not been involved in the electoral process as we should have been.  By not putting the right people who hold to our values in office we now have judges who are have been placed by those who are "worldly minded"  making decisions that  the Bible declares to be "sinful".

The reason the laws in this nation have been undermined is because Christians have put more stock in their pocketbook than the environment that they are attempting to raise their children in.  By either not caring to get involved or just voting for the "media's most popular candidate", we have sacrificed much to those who profess that the Bible is just "another religious book".  By not preaching the saving grace of Christ to those in need around us and taking a stand on the social issues of the day, we have allowed the world to gain the upper hand and now we are paying the piper as a result.  We must turn our eyes back upon the Lord and repent for our selfish, and careless attitude.  It is time that the Church stood up and carried the Cross of Christ into battle.  Not only our the souls of men at risk, but the "soul" of our nation is at risk as well.

The door has not completely closed but the time is drawing near.  Church may we fall to our knees and cry out to God for direction.  Once He speaks let us go and do as He commands.  For the times demand it.  Are you ready for revival?

Goodbye Oral Roberts

The passing of Oral Roberts I believe is part of a move to prepare the body of Christ for the next move of God.  I remember as a youngester that I was very skeptical of Dr. Roberts and many people I surrounded myself at that time in my life felt the same way.  I still recall the time when Oral stated that God would take him home if he didn't get the right amount of money that he needed for Oral Roberts University.  I thought that was quite strange and maybe some of Oral's methods didn't make sense, but is that not the way God does some things?  I know the kingdom of God does things in a way that is totally opposite of how the world wants things done.  An example from the Bible is where it states the following, "Give and it shall be given unto you."  The world tells us to hold unto everything that we have and not to let anything go.  Not God.  So maybe some of the things Oral did that seemed strange to some of us was just God's way of breaking through a mindset that we had not only toward Oral Roberts, but toward God. 
I believe that God is wanting to bring a greater move of signs and wonders into the earth and the mantle that was upon Oral will be passed on to more people than was raised up in his own generation.  A couple of years ago I heard the prophet Kim Clement mention that Oral's passing would ignite this move and I fully expect it to be the case.  Over the years I have grown to appreicate Oral Roberts and have been challenged by the way he lived his life by faith.  Oral, you will be missed, but not forgotton.  For more on Oral here is an article that you might find interesting.

Hollywood's Idea of Commitment

Recently I was reading an article by James Hirsen which describes Angelina Jolie's idea of committment to her live in boyfriend Brad Pitt.  Angelina said the following, "“I doubt that fidelity is absolutely essential for a relationship,” the actress told Germany's Das Neue Blatt magazine. “It's worse to leave your partner and talk badly about him afterwards.”  This appears to be the mentality of many who have attained a status of high recognition in our society.  Statistics show that more and more young people believe that marriage is not an important facet of having a relationship.  I have encountered many a person in my lifetime who believe that one needs to have a "test drive" to make sure that the person they are with is someone they want to commit to.

The God of the universe is the one who came up with the idea of marriage in the first place.  God intended that this relationship should be based on commitment between a man and woman with God being the center of their relationship.  The world teaches that one should only be committed to someone if it works toward your advantage, otherwise don't commit.  The vows one takes while they are getting married says it all.  "In sickness and in health, better or worse, richer and or poorer".  When one says this vow they are making a commitment to their spouse which is meant to last throughout the years they are together.  Young people when you are in a relationship with someone you are thinking about commiting to remember that you are entering a relationship that is meant to last.  God commited to us when he died on a cross for our sins can't we commit to one another ? 

Their is a Devil Loose!

This past week we have seen an officer of the Salvation Army gunned down on Christmas Eve over money that his group had collected for those in need.  What is the world coming to?  Well it should not surprise us that the enemy is out trying to kill, steal and destroy because that is the devil's way of operation.  The world we live in is in a struggle between good and evil.  The devil is not in hell as some people would believe.  He still is the prince of the power of the air and the god of this world.  However, there is good news.  The Church of Jesus Christ has been given the authority through Jesus Christ to resist and to bind the enemy of men's souls.  The bible declares that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world.  Now if only we would truly believe that we are the ones who have the authority and begin to use the name of Jesus as our badge of authority the enemy would have no place to be able to use his power.  Church study out the book of Ephesians and see what God has to say about who you are.  If you can grasp the revelation that God gives here the deceiever will no longer be able to run about undercover, he will be exposed!

Is Sarah Palin the Esther of our Generation?

When one listens to the media no matter where one is located at we here how Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska, is a threat to the nation at large.  Could it be that the threat she poses is not one to the nation per say, but one that threatens liberal views on how the world should be.  I tend to believe that it is liberals who are threatened by a person such as Sarah.  The everyday common man loves her and this fact has been proven by the large crowds that come out to hear her speak and the fact that her new book "Going Rogue" is a number one bestseller on the NY Times book list. 

I believe Sarah Palin has connected with the American people in a way that no one has since Ronald Reagan was president.  As I prayed and sought the Lord about Sarah and her place in this time I truly felt that He spoke to me that Sarah Palin is an Esther for our generation and for this nation at large.  Esther came to power in Babylon when the Jewish people needed a defender and deliverer.  I believe that Sarah Palin has been raised up for the same purpose for our nation.  Will she be the next president?  That I can't answer.  But I do believe that Sarah Palin is not going to fade into the darkness anytime soon.  I truly believe she will have impact on the upcoming election cycle in 2010 and the one to come in 2012.  Time will tell. 

What is the Church of Jesus Christ standing for?

Recently Pastor Rick Warren decided that opposing gay marriage was not the right decision nearly six months after he said to his church congregation that the church must stand on Bible principles. This change of heart by Pastor Warren has damaged the Church in America because it sends out a mixed message. I pray that Pastor Warren will repent and realize the error of his way on this recent statement, but I can't stand with him on this one.

Christ spoke in the word of God that we must acknowledge Him before men or He will deny us before the Father God. I encourage those who are called believers in Christ to stand for the word of the Lord. I can think of story after story of men and women from the Bible who have willingly stood for the word of the Lord, despite the fact that it was not popular. People like Daniel, Noah come to mind.

Why is our nation not coming to the house of the Lord? Could it be that since we are sending confusing signals that the world does not pay attention to us because they find us irrelevant. The gay movement continues to gain ground despite the fact they are a minority because they stay focused on what they are out to get done. If the Church of the Living God can do the same we will see the nation turn.

Church we are in a war. We can't stand by and do nothing. We must take up our cross and the armour of God and follow our King into battle. The victory already belongs to us, we must go forth and enforce it.