IS THERE A BOMB IN GILEAD?
LIGHTNING,
THUNDER,
EARTHQUAKES...
A third of the stars
fall from the sky, God who sits high and mighty on His throne in heaven gave
the order. Michael the Arc Angel led the troops into battle. Cast from heaven
they are all on Earth, which is now their dwelling place. Sin was found in
their leader. All of his followers were in rebellion against God almighty.
Planted in the battle field, placed on earth is mankind created and dwells
there too, the third heaven for some of us and hell for others. These are the
fallen Angels and Satan once called Lucifer. Lost forever is his name and his
place in heaven. Who can hope to survive in this terrible environment?
They talk to me all the
time telling me negative things. I know now these thoughts are not my own. The
mind is the battle field. The enemies of God want to reign on this planet. And
the only way to control man is through his mind. Take control of the mind and
mastery of the body will follow. They try to discourage me. They tell me the
things I ought not to do. I know better though. Sometimes I don't know if what
I do is right or wrong. I have to fight my own battle in my head. I know I'm
forgiven. Jesus took care of that, but I can't forget my past. Only God can
forget. All my sins have been cast into the sea of forgetfulness. I spend time
in Gods word, which is my only refuge.
There is no quality
time for study. I must do it all the time. There are no time outs in the study
of Gods word. Sometimes as the battle rages in me and around me, I have to rely
on the word that is buried in my heart. No time to find the book of
righteousness. Warring makes study difficult at times. That is why I must study
all the time to be ready for the next battle. There is a time for study, and
there is a time for warfare.
Lord have mercy on me I
pray. Deliver me from this torment. I have begun to discern the things of the
Spirit. The thoughts that come into my mind I try to divide from my own. Some
thoughts I know I would not think of by exercise, by taking time out to sort
through the many thoughts going through my head. I go to that secret place and
listen. Then I think a thought. Yes, that one is mine. No, that one is not. Do
I hear from the Lord and the angels that minister to me?
There are times I hear
encouragement. I feel comforted. I meditate on what I have read in Gods word. I
even do sermons in my head. Oh how I wish I could share these sermons with
others, but time passes and there is no one to hear them. I can't even remember
them the way I developed them in my head. Great sermons I think! Maybe they are
just for me. Perhaps during these trials my spirit prepares them just for me,
and they come to my conscious mind.
Who is the greatest
preacher in the world today? I, am. We all need to feel that way. No one can
preach the gospel like I can. No one has gone through the things I have. No one
is going through the things I'm going through today. God has prepared me, and
each of us to deliver the gospel to the world. The most effective way is one on
one. Pulpit ministries are good, but for the most part people come there
prepared to hear the gospel.
We have to bring Church
to the streets. To those who are waiting for God to come to them instead. For
what ever reason. You have to prove yourself before they are ready to listen to
you. They also have the opportunity to question everything you say and confront
you at any time. There are many times opportunities present themselves. Perhaps
these battles are turned into opportunities to prepare myself for a one on one
encounter. When they present themselves I am ready.
Is there a balm to ease
my aching mind? Is there a soothing cool ointment? Jesus is a balm in Gil e add
and with him is a host of Angels, the other two thirds who did not fall. They
come to minister to me and others. There is a war in the heavens, a constant
battle for our soul salvation. Cast down from heaven the fallen Angels are our
foes. Led by Satan once called Lucifer, he wants to kill, steal and destroy our
mortal bodies. He wants us to join him in the Lake of Fire.
He wants to use us,
this planet and all its inhabitants. He wants to be like God. That is his
problem. There is only one God, King of kings, Lord of all, over all
dominion's, principalities, and powers in heaven and earth. He allows Satan to
continue. But to Satan's dismay God is magnified and exhalted throughout the
land in God's children, who are a witness to his grace and power, and by his
other angels who stand fast.
Even the Angels who
were spared God's wrath marvel at man. How God continues to use them and save
them. One at a time we come forth and the Angels rejoice. I imagine there is a
constant roar in heaven as the Angels praise God when each one comes forth to
know Christ as their Personal Savior. How long do they rejoice over a lost soul
being found I don't know?
They probably rejoice
for themselves as well. They could have been cast down from heaven as well. But
God elected them, and his children on earth before the foundation, the solar
systems were even made. Oh how magnificent are his ways and thoughts far above
what we can even hope to imagine. That he would even think to save me and you.
How can I a mortal man
defeat such an enemy as Satan. He has been around a long time, since the
beginning of time warring against the saints. He has been accusing the saints
even though we have been forgiven Jesus having paid the price for our souls. He
has had a lot of practice. His army of evil: Powers, Principalities, Rulers of
darkness, and Spiritual Wickedness in high places, like an army are all in
place. Angels from heaven have to pass through this wall of intrusion to
minister to us.
It is amazing how some
people are so quick to accuse others when that is one of the tools of Satan. He
is the accuser of the brethren. Should they not instead offer forgiveness and
reconciliation? You know God has given us, the Church, the ministry of
reconciliation. We are therefore reconciled unto Christ for all of our sins.
Let us be reconciled with our brothers and sisters. Let us move on to the
greater things in him. At judgment day Christ will hold us all accountable for
the works we do here on earth. Let Him be the judge.
Sometimes I have to
wait on my help, some how I endure. Many others are not even aware of their
presence, the bomb in Gil e add. Pawns they are to the whims of the Devil. All
I can do is wait until my help comes, until they stop pursuing me. My victory
is in the Lord. He delivers me every time.
What do they want from
me, to stop serving God? To stop being a COG in His wheel, and become a CLOG in
his drain? No way! What greater calling is there than to be a Child Of God? To
be submitted to the will of God no matter where it may take you, or how it
affects your life, and the lives of others? God is a mystery. His mysteries are
revealed to his children alone.
For what purpose did
God place man in this predicament? Does this battle help lead to my perfection?
Am I being transformed into a spirit? Has my spirit man been awakened in me?
Has my Spirit become strong enough to come forth and fight my battle, while my
fleshly body pertains to the things of this world? We are spirit, mind and
body. Can all three operate independently as well as together, separate but
one?
We are to separate
ourselves from this world. We are to live in it as well. As Paul said,
"Fleeing all fornications and adulteries so that we could do that what we
would. Fornication means idolatry." How many of us are willing to find
out, that what we would, when we don't know what that is, that we would do? We
are so busy mimicking the world system, in pursuit of, or worrying about, what
we would not be able to do, instead of looking forward to, what we would be
able to do.
That which is a mystery
and has to be revealed to us by God. Finding solace in the Comfort Zone, and
fearing the Twilight Zone, they won't pursue the Would Zone. There is no growth
in the Comfort Zone. The Twilight Zone is fear which by the way is not of God
but of the Devil, and they are not even aware of the Would Zone which is
revealed by walking with God.
His Kingdom is not of
this world. They don't study the Bible enough. They rely on what they hear
only, and only remember in part. The key to remembering much is to study the
same thing over and over again until you know it well for yourself. If you
forget, look it up. So when you do hear you can add to what you already know,
instead of review.
The only way we can
find out what we would, is to flee these things. That means leaving the
security of what we know, the things of the flesh, to that which we don't know,
the things of the Spirit. How many are willing to take that risk into the
unknown?
The things of the
Spirit cannot be understood by those who are walking in the flesh. So who can
explain it to them? A spiritual man understands the things of the flesh as
well, but the things of the Spirit can not be received by those who do not
desire to take a walk in the Spirit. They have to step out in faith, and
experience it for themselves.
How can two walk
together unless they agree? So they look at others, and see their gifts in
operation and say things like, "I wish I had your gift." But do they
really? Or they say, "They don't teach that in my church." Then they
go back to their Comfort Zone. Among others that won't venture out either.
They go back to the
world trying to compete with it and maintain some sense of Spirituality. Buying
a new car on credit thinking that is how God blesses. What about purchasing a
library of Bible study aids? Why not enroll in a Bible College or Seminary?
It never ceases to
amaze me when preachers preach against a formal Bible education, and instead
encourage people to get a secular education so they can make money, money,
money. Why not Bible, Bible, Bible? Can't you trust God to lead you in your
studies? Where do you think the God gifted teachers of Ephesians chapter 4
verse 11 are?
Doesn't it occur to
them that they might be teaching in schools? That the Sunday school curriculum
might be too elementary? That there are perhaps deeper studies in God's word?
They might even discover the verse that say's
Study to shew thyself
approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
the word of truth. Second Timothy Chapter 2 verse 15 .
There were schools for
prophets in the Old Testament. Elijah stopped by one and picked up Elisha his
successor. Guess who got the mantle and a double anointing? The Old and New
Testament fathers were well studied men, scholars of the law and the prophets.
Paul who wrote most of the epistles to the churches studied under Gamaliel, a
Pharisee and celebrated doctor of the law. After he was born again God brought
understanding to Paul of that which he had studied, as well as revelation.
After much study comes inspiration, illumination, and revelation.
You should never be
satisfied with your level of spirituality. Elisha wanted a double portion. To
become comfortable is to stop the development of your spirituality. You must leave
all things behind and press on towards the higher callings in Christ Jesus. It
is a total faith walk. It is a forward momentum not a stopping place.
And there is no turning
back. I believe that is what scares people the most. If they go too far they
can't come back to that old Comfort Zone. They remember what it cost them just
to get where they are. Now they just want to enjoy the earth and the fullness
there of which by the way is misinterpreting what God is trying to tell us.
It is not of meat, drink,
cars and homes, but a oneness with God and above all spirituality, for God is a
Spirit and those who worship him must do so in spirit and truth. God’s word is
the truth. When Christ comes we will be like him; perfected. It takes all of
Gods gifts to the Church to perfect the saints.
My weapons against the
powers of darkness are not the weapons devised by man. No they don't work
against Spiritual forces. I have to pray. I have to read Gods word and meditate
day and night on what I have read. The gifts of the Spirit must be in operation
and exercised. The more I know of God's word, the truth the stronger more
self-assured I become. The more I battle against the enemy, the more I exercise
my gifts, the stronger I become.
I have to be clean, way
down on the inside. So far down the enemy forces can't reach me there. The
forces coming against me decrease in number to just a few, and then even those
have to retreat. God will make you clean inside. Defeat is imminent for the
enemy of both God and man. His time is short according to God. But for me a
thousand years is just one day in Gods time. I don't have that long to live
here on earth. But during this time I have work to do. And I'm not talking
about an eight hour a day job.
Long suffering: Some
try to call this word patience, but I saw in Scripture where both words were
used in the same sentence. Jesus suffered long in His 32 years of life as a
man, but also when He was separated from the Father when He became sin for us.
Took it away, therefore taking away the sting of death for those who believe on
His name. That must have been an eternity for Him, and facing the Devil alone.
But He is God, and I am not. I have no desire to become God.
The battle rages.
During the breaks I spend time with God. I know He's always there but I miss
Him. His personal, secure touch is always there. He watches over me. I hope he
says this is my son. Watch him I know he will endure. If I can just endure I
know there is salvation at the end.
God rescues me all the
time. That is when he is most truly real to me! Sometimes at the point of
giving up, he throws a life preserver. I get that phone call I was waiting for
after several failed attempts on my part. Somebody comes by and talks to me and
gives me words of encouragement at just the right time. Or I minister to
someone that ministers to me as well. I could go on and on about his salvation.
Once I even felt as if
someone was giving me a push. Like a hand would periodically press against my
backpack as I walked down the street urging me to continue walking, prodding me
along. I could not help but giggle.
I believe that is the
meaning of salvation that the Lord brings into a believers life. Romans then
talks about how Israel needs to be saved, but they must be born again first,
receive the righteousness that only comes from Christ, and faith in Him. Then
they could be part of the *whosoever* call's on the name of Jesus shall be
saved. I call on that great name all the time. But first you have to believe on
whom you call. Hey, people call the police all the time. They believe in them
and the authority behind them. Jesus on earth got His authority from God in
heaven, but now all power is in His name. Call on Him.
The prophets and
preachers sent could not convince Israel about Christ. Preachers today can't do
it. They would not listen to them. People today won't listen. So in Romans
chapter eleven, God said that he saved a remnant of them. That is how all
Israel is saved, a remnant through election Gods sovereign choice of whom he
wants in his kingdom. God saves us that way too.
God calls a people unto
Himself all by Himself. Somehow we are part of the process of bringing others
to Christ. Are you part of that remnant that God elected and saves? Ask God.
Seek His face with all your mind body and soul. Receive Jesus as your Lord and
Savior.
Salvation is nothing
short of a miracle. The world is in search of a miracle. Blind to all those
miracles around them that have become common place. I bet if I could go back in
time, drive up and pick up Jesus in a Lexus, People would think it a miracle.
Fortunately Jesus only asked for an ass to ride into town. I don't think Jesus
presented anymore than the people were ready for. Salvation is the greatest of
all miracles. Just think God would take time out just to save me and you.
I have my own
observation about the miracles or creations devised by man, such as the Lexus
automobile. I call it the sand box theory. Remember when we were kids? We would
build castles in the sand and we thought we really did something. But who
provided the sand? Or who took us to the beach?
God has created a sand
box called Earth for us to play in. Anything we create is made from its
substance provided by God. How can we then take credit for it? How then can we
throw our creations in the face of God and say, "Look what we did! We
don't need you!" Kind of stupid don't you think?
There is a final place
for the fallen Angels the Lake of Fire. Satan is destined to be there too. So
many people will join him there. Why do they submit their will to Satan and
fallen Angels? Why don't they believe God or even try to?
Satan and the fallen
Angels are liars. Tempting people to desire things that they can see, feel,
hear, smell, wear, buy, etc. All these things will pass away but God's word
will always be the same.
People will always be
the same. In fact we are really doing no more than we've ever done as people:
eat, drink work, sleep, reproduce, and party. For some reason we think a
$50,000 Lexus to take you a hundred miles to work every day is better than
riding an ass into town. It probably took less time and was less stressful
riding an ass.
Maybe that is why we
demand cars that are fully loaded with features we don't even use. I think it
is funny that someone would by a $50,000 four wheel drive car with a luxury
paint job. Right, they really want to drive off road, and come back muddy with
dings in the door panels!
Repent, be baptized,
and be filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter preached on the day of Pentecost. The
words of and after Jesus' life are contained in the New Testament that live on
and on. They are instructions in righteousness through faith. Not righteousness
that comes from the law that can't save you. It was never intended to save you
but bring the recognition of how sinful we really are.
In the law are written
things you are to do, and things you are not to do. The Pharisees added even
more to the law seeking their perfection that way. That is not possible.
Being deceived they
missed the point. The promises made to Abraham will be fulfilled just like the
law was fulfilled by Jesus Christ. Who putting an end to the law, would have us
moving on to perfection through faith.
The promises of God
will be fulfilled and are part of the present day believer’s hope as well.
Abraham believed in the promises, yet he never received them. That is true
faith. Even the Old Testament saints were saved by grace through faith and not
of the law; not of works.
The Pharisees sought to
take control of the people for their own purposes. Not just in religion.
Likewise many people desire and do control the lives of others. Satan, Gods
enemy takes control of people, building his kingdom here on earth. Man does
have a will of his own, but he must choose who he will serve, God or money,
position or submission. The Bible speaks of serving your masters, but not to
serve Satan or money.
It is not just the rich
who serve money, but in context that is who God is talking about. Those who are
rich and those who seek to become rich. Here is the proof text: How do you
spend your money? I sure see a lot of poor people being passed, by people who
drive a Lexus and those who don't.
The law was fulfilled
by the one righteous one Jesus Christ. Not one jot or tittle of the law will
pass away until it is fulfilled. Well, Jesus fulfilled it. Now the law is dead
writes Paul. Now is the time to seek righteousness just as Abraham did. By
faith in God. His faith was counted as righteousness, faith in the living God
that could and did deliver him. Our faith now is in Jesus Christ who is our
righteousness. We have to believe in Him for our righteousness. That
righteousness is imputed or given to us and works in us.
But the battle
continues. Satan can't believe he has already been defeated. Many a person does
not believe it, whether they acknowledge Satan's presence or not. Some feel
they are seeking their own righteousness by their good works, or just refusing
to do any good works, enjoying the evil.
Unless you are in the
will of God, submitted, your works count as unrighteousness, filthy rags. These
works however noble do not please God. He seeks our obedience to Him alone. He
is Lord of our lives, and all that we do regardless. One day all will have to
confess it. That He is Lord of all.
The word say's that
some think not to do evil is an abomination. Imagine that! What a terrible
state to be in. Reprobate, haters of God and all he stands for, filled with
envy's, strife, hatred of God Himself.
The law was fulfilled
by the one righteous one Jesus Christ. Not one jot or tittle of the law will
pass away until it is fulfilled. Well, Jesus fulfilled it. Now the law is dead
writes Paul. Now is the time to seek righteousness, just as Abraham did. By
faith in God. His faith was counted as righteousness faith in the living God
that could and did deliver him. Our faith now is in Jesus Christ who is our
righteousness. We have to believe in Him for our righteousness. That
righteousness is imputed or given to us and works in us.
But the battle continues.
Satan can't believe he has already been defeated. Many a person does not
believe it, whether they acknowledge Satan's presence or not. Some feel they
are seeking their own righteousness by their good works, or just refusing to do
any good works, enjoying the evil.
Unless you are in the
will of God, submitted, your works count as unrighteousness. These works
however noble do not please God. He seeks our obedience to Him alone. He is
Lord of our lives, and all that we do regardless. One day all will have to
confess it. That He is Lord of all.
The word say's that
some think not to do evil is an abomination. Imagine that! What a terrible
state to be in. Reprobate, haters of God and all he stands for. Being filled
with envy's, strife, and hatred of God Himself. Perhaps they are even being
filled with a legion of fallen Angels who direct their every move.
Thinking the
imaginations in their minds are their own thoughts, when in fact their own
thoughts are lost in the mire of their captured minds. Not even aware of it
because of constant use of the evil Spirits cast down from heaven. And they
take council from other ungodly people under the same dominion, Satan's.
Who will deliver them?
Is it our responsibility? Do they watch us and marvel as we overcome the world
through our faith? Does it anger them?
I think so. As we speak the word of faith delivered to the saints? I think so.
Study, and study, and
study, the fruits of this labor have everlasting effects on your life and the
lives of others. The words that come out of your mouth will be prophetic as you
speak the prophecies of God. You talk to the spirit man in every one you come
in contact with. Wherever you are is your mission field.
These signs will follow
you. Legions will begin to fall apart, become disarrayed, and confused. They
cannot stand against the word of God, God’s word, will not, does not can not
fail.
Do not give up the
battle. Dismantle the bomb in Gil e add. The world is at stake. And as children
of God we are responsible for their salvation. With Jesus the head of the
Church we will not fail. We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus who
strengthens us. No weapons formed against us will prosper. By the will of the
father all that are called by him will come unto him.
There are many sheep
that belong in his pasture. We have to round them up and bring them into the
presence of the Lord. There is a bomb in Gil e add, Satan and the fallen
angels. But thanks be to God we have a Savior, Jesus the Christ who is our balm
in Gil e add, our healer and deliverer.
It’s not a coincidence
that my writings come out like this. for I look through the looking glasses of
the King James Version of the Bible.
I thank God for the
technology that enables me to produce, Copyright, publish and distribute my
writings, In this most least expensive way, and without having to kill any
trees.
The greatest benefit of
all is that there is no one else having to alter what I have penned. Nor do I
have to have their permission to be published! Nor do I have to produce what
they demand. And best of all I can produce according to my own schedule.
I am truly an
entrepreneur.
Chaplain Winston T.
Muldrew
