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Archives :   Thought of the month — 2022-2023

February 2026

(in progress)

Imprinting, inheritance, or rebirth?

“If you do wrong, sin is crouching at your door; its desire is for you, but you must rule over it!”

We began the year with some thoughts on the theme of imitation, mentioning, for example, how people imitate the ideas of their peers to improve their daily lives or to gain an advantage in one field or another. We also reminded ourselves that God invites us to be his imitators, whether by drawing inspiration from his creation to discover the principles of our own engineering, or by modeling our relationships on his. For imitating others will only lead us to stagnate, while God makes his infinite creativity available to us. As Paul invites us in Ephesians 5: “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.”

Imprinting, or inheritance?

We could continue our exploration of life's lessons by looking at other aspects in which imitation plays a significant role. And if you thought you knew everything about this subject, here's an opportunity to take stock. Because if we were to admit it, every one of our behaviors—whether psychological, relational, social, cognitive, intellectual, or even innate and instinctive—is acquired. No one can claim to be a "self-made man," because we all draw upon shared knowledge and the knowledge of the generations that came before us. Where does our zest for life come from, and perhaps that character trait we could do without? Psychologists speak of imprinting. The environment in which we grow up imparts to us a set of characteristics that together constitute our personality. But for God, things are a little more complex. Contrary to what atheistic science claims, man is born with a well-formed personality, a personality transmitted through our spiritual origins. We are born with a very personal identity. But also with a group identity, and the twelve sons of Israel are a demonstration of the diversity that exists in this area. For being born of God, who is spirit and eternal, man is a pre-existing spiritual being, who is incarnated during pregnancy and birth. He is disincarnated at the moment of the death of the body, but his existence continues. In Psalm 139, David affirms: “For you formed my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Or again, in Jeremiah 1:5: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…”   The supreme example of this pre-existence of the spirit is, of course, the virgin birth of Jesus. Jesus, who “being in the form of God, took the form of a man” (Philippians 2). The Bible, however, warns us against the doctrine of reincarnation. It states that “it is appointed for man to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). I fear there may be no second chance for those who have not made the most of their lives, but this does not preclude God's mercy.

Perfect doesn't mean successful

If God is the author of our personality, why shouldn't we be perfect just as we are? Some believe they are, and this makes them unbearable, even dangerous when they wield power. But most of us are well aware that our personality has two sides. God partly explains this by teaching us that blessings and curses are passed down through generations. This means that the innocent spirit that comes from heaven and incarnates is affected by the circumstances of its birth and by those it will face during its growth. Things would undoubtedly be easier if this duality didn't exist. But this struggle, inscribed within our being and from which no one escapes, is also what we can transform into the driving force of our growth. Every being aspires to a certain balance and to freedom. This freedom comes to us from knowledge. To free ourselves from the obstacles and progress in our journey, we must row! We are constantly reminded of this passage from Genesis 4:7, quoted in the title of this section: “If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door. It desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Sin is personified here, and this is clearly to remind us that we are under the influence of a spirit: the serpent, over which God commands us to have dominion. Because if we give in to the enemy, he will use our traumas to turn our lives into a battlefield.

Where can we find our models?

If God is the author of our existence, why should we seek our role models among men? Can we model our destiny on that of a guru or a prophet? All the prophets are dead. Human life is not easy, and even if faith gives us wings, flying is not in our nature. The Israelites could have stopped at the shores of the Red Sea and let the Egyptians drag them back to their forced labor. They would then have remained their slaves for generations. Moses led them further, but then they stopped before the formidable Mount Sinai and the demands of the Torah, failing to take that decisive step that would have led them to the Father. Still scarred by their betrayal of their father, Jacob, and younger brother, Joseph, four hundred years earlier, they were content to exchange a pharaoh for a king of their own making, and slavery in Egypt for the careful observance of the law of Moses and the prophets. The Father is still waiting for them. Jewish Christians have gone a step further. But by subsequently substituting various expressions of their veneration for "the law of the Spirit of life" mentioned in Romans 8:2, Christians, too, have stopped halfway. For many, the light remains red. Hesitancy in the face of the unknown is a habit that is difficult to overcome, especially when one harbors a guilt complex toward the Father. You know what happened to Reuben and how he slept with his father's wife. Israel severely rebuked him, depriving him of the blessing of preeminence as the firstborn. How can one not draw a connection between this infamy and the establishment of a "Queen of Heaven" in the Christian religion? In this retrograde context, it was then easy for Muhammad to lay his cards on the table, capitalizing on the ignorance and frustrations left in people's minds by all these incomplete religious theories. "Help yourself with your sword, and Heaven will help you", was something of a motto for him. Riding a common wave, Marxism, which came later, is a religion that goes in the same direction. For even though they are very different from one another, these expressions of veneration for human reason agree on their common goal: to confront humanity with a monolithic religion that replaces God and takes control, in order to prevent any impulse that would allow us to know the liberating truth that concerns us. The devil reigns over a people of ignorance, who are nevertheless convinced that they know better than others. That, at least, is what emerges from their demonstrations. Their demands reveal an ignorance that is beyond painful to witness, and pride is a way of ignoring one's ignorance. In an excellent message entitled “The Cosmic Salesman”, Jonathan Cahn sheds light on some of the strategies our inveterate charlatan uses to "sell" us his lies. Whatever we pursue, Satan has a full assortment of counterfeits. For those who follow current events, the new world order now proposes to replace all religions with artificial intelligence, with the aim of bringing about a form of world peace. This dictatorship of supreme reason will manifest itself in all important decisions that concern us and will soon determine our right to life.

Like these little children

“Then Jesus called a little child to him and placed him among them. ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”’”

Jesus gives us little children as an example—the very ones who ran after him on the roads of Galilee and Judea. He states that unless we convert and become like them, we will not enter his kingdom. It has been said that children are pure and innocent, but I'm not so sure, and that requirement would exclude most of us. It has also been said that they are simple and gullible. I don't believe that either. But what my children have taught me, and what has reminded me of my own childhood and my frustrations with my parents, is the curious nature of childhood. Children want to learn. Not necessarily math and algebra, but children need to know and understand the world into which they have been thrust. They will not be satisfied with one answer, but that answer will already spark further questions. You tell him "no," and he'll ask, "But why?". This quest for answers, in principle, never ends. Children want to test, to understand, to imagine. Jesus loves answering questions. He is never embarrassed by them, even if we are for him. On the contrary, he keeps the flame of curiosity alive by asking more questions, which he then answers. You've probably heard the expression "to be a pillar of the church." Jesus wants to give back to the pillars of the Church their legs and arms, their hearts and minds eager for wonder, and to instill in them the desire to follow him, as in the Song of Songs 1:4.

But of course, not all questions are sincere, and Jesus had to answer those that came from the twisted minds of the scribes and Pharisees, which he did brilliantly.

What does it mean to be "carnal" or to be "spiritual"?

“Man has the ability to tame all kinds of wild animals, birds, reptiles, and sea creatures, and indeed he has tamed them. But the tongue no man can tame. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who were created in his image. Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing! My brothers and sisters, this should not be so. Have you ever seen fresh water and salt water springing from the same source? Can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. Is there anyone among you who is wise and knowledgeable?” Let him prove it by his good conduct, that is, by deeds marked by the humility that characterizes true wisdom. But if your heart is full of bitter envy, if you are filled with contentious spirit, you have no reason to boast, for that is to distort the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from heaven, but is of this world, of man without God, it is demonic. For where envy and selfish ambition reign, there also dwell disorder and every unrighteous practice. But the wisdom that comes down from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, gentle, open to reason, full of compassion, bearing much good fruit, impartial and sincere. Those who make peace sow in peace a seed which will bear a harvest in accordance with righteousness. (James 3:7-12)

How can we differentiate and nurture what is innate and divine within us from what is inherited and detrimental to our growth, and ultimately to others and the future of the world? It is not always easy to know whether a given impulse is legitimate or harmful. Anger can be necessary and beneficial, but it can also be destructive. Authoritative words can build up as well as tear down. We often understand things too late, only when we see the devastation our unleashed impulses have created. But the energy released in response to pressure could have been used differently, and that is where wisdom comes in.

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God”. Micah 6:8

You should know that I'm a good person!

I sometimes imagine, with an inward smile, someone arriving at the gates of paradise. The Bible is, in a way, our builder's manual. The stories are told to us without embellishment, without hiding the more lurid aspects. We spoke earlier about Jacob and Esau. Born of the same parents, Isaac and Rebecca, these two fraternal twins, born of the same pregnancy, are nevertheless polar opposites. In fact, the story tells us that they were already struggling in the womb. The rest of their respective and shared stories reveals that one is "carnal," meaning self-sufficient, master of his destiny, and an epicurean, while the other is a scoundrel who tries to elbow his way to the top. Morally, neither redeems the other. Yet God will say, "I have loved Jacob and I have hated Esau." Go figure! Initially, the notable difference between these two men lies in the fact that one believes himself to be a good person, the eldest and his father's favorite, whom he knows how to make proud. The other, however, feels neglected. He feels he must improve, but he cannot do so in a context where the prerogatives belong to his older brother, which fuels his frustration. Jacob is spiritual in the sense that he is aware of his shortcomings. He will seek God's help, leave to grow, even flee at one point to save his life from his brother's wrath, and his mother will encourage him to do so. It is, in fact, from this constant struggle with God, through the trials brought about by his own flaws, that Jacob will receive a new name: Jacob, "the cunning one," will become Israel, a name meaning "Prince of God." Through this story, we discover a great life lesson. For the one who initially had everything going for him—being blessed by nature, gifted, favored by his father, and successful with women—will ultimately find himself marginalized in favor of the Jew. The Jew, in this context, being the weak one, the one who, by recognizing himself as such, relinquishes his privileges—this is the spiritual significance of circumcision—leaves behind the commonplace of idol worship to raise his arms toward a single God whom he does not yet know, but whom he has perceived in his affliction, and who now offers to be his guide and savior. His exodus will lead him to the conquest of a promised land. The land promised by God to those who obey Him is a place of rest acquired through the active pursuit of the spiritual inheritance.

The wind blows where it wants

But we are made of so many contradictions, how can we become the being God originally intended, or anything close to it? Religion presents us with a very sweet image of holiness. But holiness isn't an image; it's obedience to God, and that path isn't popular. How do we break free and take flight? Romans 8:16, "The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children," indicates that an intimate connection is made between the Spirit of God and our spirit at our new birth, an event that binds us spiritually to God and marks the beginning of our re-creation in Christ. Something very special happens at this "new birth," as Jesus calls it. Our first birth took place in the matter of a chaotic world. But just as the Spirit of God moved over the waters in Genesis, we will detach ourselves from this chaotic reality and connect with the divine spirit of Christ. The Spirit is not the letter. Nicodemus knew the letter, but in John 3:8, Jesus told him, “The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” Jesus explains here how people can take flight from the world into which they were born, toward God. He also says, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” Being born of water is an allusion to baptism. Baptism is not the purification of sins, but it is death to origins and the commitment of a pure conscience, since it is now in direct relation with the Spirit of God.

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” This doesn't mean, as I misunderstood 50 years ago, that to follow Christ we have to abandon everything, starting with our girlfriend, to go live in a cave with a few Jesus fanatics. Jesus will undoubtedly ask us to renounce what hinders our progress, but this promise in the Bible actually concerns the new nature we receive at the new birth. This new nature is glorious and immortal in itself, but it is only given to us in part for now—Paul speaks of the “guarantee” of the Spirit. For being a child of God doesn't mean having reached perfection, but the process has begun and will, in principle, continue throughout our lives, even if some, like me, wouldn't have enough lifetimes to achieve it. Paul also said that he was afflicted in his flesh, so that he would not become conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelation given him. We will have to deal with some challenges. Having entered into this new nature, we will be able to grow. No longer by imitating the world that goes around in circles, but by drawing inspiration from what the Spirit of God will show us, so that we may ultimately conform to what God had in mind when He conceived us, before our coming into this world. Jesus Himself followed this path. He said, “The Son can do nothing of his own accord; he acts only as he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does, because the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself does.” John 5:19. Our learning will take place between two proven teachers: the Word revealed in the Bible and the circumstances of life, upon which the inner witness of the Spirit of God will cast its very specific light. Jesus said to his disciples, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:29-30) He also said in John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

Therefore, let no one follow the example of Cain

“Cain, being of the devil, murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s righteous.” 1 John 3:12

The Word of God warns us against certain inclinations, certain attitudes of the heart, like the one that led Cain to kill his brother Abel out of jealousy. Or that of Esau, who traded God's favor for a more comfortable life in this world. They could no longer turn back on their choices, and we know they bitterly regretted it. It is not enough to believe in God. It is not enough to say, "Jesus," in our prayers. Jesus says that simply harboring evil thoughts, or failing to forgive, is enough to make us potential murderers, adulterers, traitors. Life confronts us daily with seemingly innocuous choices, but through them, a direction is formed. If we do not guard our hearts, Satan will sow the seeds of betrayal, which will manifest itself clearly when circumstances are favorable. This is a principle well known to those who spread false doctrines to manipulate people. Choosing a particular religion, a particular prophet, a particular understanding of doctrine, or even a single verse from the Bible or another religious text, can be deeply significant and have far-reaching consequences. Our daily choices either bring us closer to or further from our goal: eternal life in the Kingdom of the Messiah. The prayer Jesus left us reminds us of the goals God has set for us. And the word "sin" simply means "to miss the mark." A heart hardened by poor choices prevents us from hearing God's voice. God is a God of love, and Jesus warns us that we will be judged by our attitude toward our brothers, sisters, parents, children, the poor, the sick, strangers, and all those in need of help.

"Where I am, there also will my servant be."

Without being overly simplistic, this two-level approach to consciousness allows us to understand the central issue in life: the love of God, neighbor, and oneself. It helps us understand what will reinforce people's political opinions, religious choices, existential beliefs, or philosophies, despite their obvious contradictions. Why do some undermine their own nation by adopting erroneous narratives disseminated by enemies, which they then propagate by slandering their authorities without verifying the facts. Or perhaps the sudden realization of the stakes will explain why some will become aware of the problem and turn away from it. But consciousness becomes dulled and eventually silent. Many testimonies from Muslim converts mention that at some point, the Prophet's actions and words led them to question their morality. But if we accept things as they are presented to us, by making consistently poor choices, we will lose our bearings. Are we like Esau, content to be installed like princes in a well-established religious system that is nevertheless destined to disappear? Or do we sense the urgency of the moment? An alternative that would be more in line with the truth would also be more demanding. Do we want the comfort of the status quo, or a heart burning for the truth? Jesus spoke of an invitation to a wedding, warning us that many will be invited but few will ultimately accept, simply because they won't be willing to set aside their biases and activities to follow him to the wedding hall. These activities can be all sorts of things, including those we thought we were doing for God. Being someone who is easily distracted myself, I regularly pray to be found ready when my time comes.

Following Jesus' example is impossible for the natural person, who can barely manage to appear religious. Jesus lived as the servant of all, but also as the father of all. Lifting up his mantle is a daunting task if we do not do so in the power of God. Living according to his Spirit will depend on the place he occupies in our hearts. Keeping the flame of our love for him alive is something that must be learned. We simply have to decide to be authentic. Jesus showed himself to be utterly authentic, which is why some hated him. But others were awakened in his contact. Jesus does not have impossible demands of us, but he wants us to be fervent, otherwise he might consider us mere actors. If God sovereignly exalted Jesus as a result of his obedience, Jesus will also remember us and the hardships we have agreed to bear. But let us remember what he did and what he said. He bore the weight of the world's sin, and the burden he asks us to take on—that of sharing his love with the world—is actually light. By following his example, that of obedience to the Holy Spirit whom Jesus sent to guide us, we secure our eternal destiny.

“Whoever loves their life will lose it, and whoever hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.” John 12:25-26

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Stop Reinventing the Wheel.

(In progress)

The theme I was inspired to start this new year with, is reverse engineering. You know: it's the art of producing a designer bag or a luxury watch, that will look authentic, at a very affordable price, but omitting the perfection of detail… and the prestige.

Not so long ago, we were very worried to see countries like China and other Eastern nations reproducing our watches and high-tech products, distributing them on a parallel market at unbeatable prices. It was thanks to this opportunistic approach which then extended to all areas of technological development, that China was able to catch up from the communist era and enter the 21st century. The successful Chinese are now eager for Swiss watches! But long before watches, our Western Middle Ages had replaced our spears, bows, and swords with cannons and rifles inspired by Chinese inventions. This race for ever more sophisticated weaponry represents a waste of resources, unfortunately necessary, but which would certainly be more useful elsewhere. The defense systems that protect us today will threaten us once they have been adopted and improved by others. But not all inventions are bad.

China invented, among other things, the compass, the decimal system, the abacus, and banknotes. From China came paper and the printing processes that later enabled Gutenberg to print the Bible. The need for development is ingrained in our human nature, and setting aside any potential losses suffered by those who worked to develop these technologies, development only has meaning if it is shared by all.

Reverse engineering consists precisely of studying how something was made in order to reproduce the manufacturing process. This practice predates the rise of China and is, in fact, as old as the world or humanity itself, since Proverbs 25:2-4 states: “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings to disclose it.” People strive to copy their fellow humans, but for ages, they have acquired and perfected “their knowledge” by observing and copying the natural world, or God’s Creation. There's nothing wrong with wanting to imitate good things. Moreover, the Apostle Paul tells us: “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2.

Is it possible to know where our lives are leading us?

We usually start a new year wishing each other a wonderful end to it, enriched and happy to have completed some projects or learned interesting things. For once, I'm going to take you to the end, not of the year, but of your life. Not me, however, but a far greater source of persuasion. Travel agencies offer illustrated brochures for their destinations, and so does the Bible. We are going to learn how to build the future we desire, choosing it from the descriptions that God himself gives us. I hesitate to dwell on such tragedies, but you are no doubt aware of what happened recently in Valais. However, a young couple of my relatives passed in front of that now sinister place that night, shortly before it happened. Seeing the photos of the happy feasters and the masks worn by those who unwittingly set the building ablaze, I cannot help but warn of the fate awaiting all those who allow themselves to be ensnared by this "respectable" world. Understand this clearly : we don't even know who we are entrusting our lives to ! Jesus himself said in Luke 13: "Were the eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them worse sinners than the rest of Jerusalem? No, I tell you. Again I tell you, unless you repent, you too will perish."  The definition of repentance (metanoeo) is often misunderstood. It is not about regret or doing penance, but about changing course. Wolves are lurking everywhere, and Jesus warns us that their intentions are clear and transparent: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that the sheep may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10.

Change of course!

Now that we should know that our default trajectory will lead us to disaster, what reality, what biblical project, could inspire us with enough admiration to want to pursue it, understand all its workings, and, considering the outcome, put us on the path to get there? Have we found the perfect model, the rare jewel with which we would like to identify, and the imperishable Eden in which to participate? Imagine, as I write these lines, I'm thinking back to that movie—which will reveal my age—where treasure hunters Jack Colton and his beloved Joan Wilder, played by Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, are in search for the Jewel of the Nile. They get quite a surprise when they discover that this jewel… is a person.

Recently, someone close was telling me how interested she was to listen about the conclusions of the Council of Nicaea on her Catholic television channel. For her, it was as if the revelation of the universality of the Gospel had finally reached us, in 2025. I tempered her enthusiasm by telling her that these religious programs are simply reinventing the wheel. Everything that's resurfacing has been in the Bible for ages. Modern man doesn't like being challenged, and the religious man even less so. That's why anything that disrupts our habits is usually swept under the rug of tradition, because let's face it: applying the Gospel is an embarrassment for whoever wants to approach it casually. The price to pay for transforming one's own life and sharing that power with the world, will seem exorbitant to anyone unwilling to invest their entire being in it. That's why people generally don't read the Bible, but are content with fictionalized accounts. Or if they read the Bible, they do it to reinforce their prejudices. They read the conclusions of the Church Fathers, the lives of the saints, the extra-biblical gospels that, for good reason, were not included in the biblical canon. They pray or speak, repeating ad nauseam intellectual and religious phrases that have lost all their meaning. Is this the treasure we want to pass on to a world that is drowning in its own juices? …To be honest, I read the Bible for the first time to feed my prejudices, especially those concerning religion. And what I discovered there changed my life! You know, Jesus said: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me”. How can we know Jesus' voice if we don't know his word ? We might just as well follow another one thinking it was him. Jesus warns us of this very serious danger, for example in John 10 and Matthew 7:21-23:

“Anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.”

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’”

Jesus fulfilled over 300 biblical prophecies concerning the Messiah. We can therefore assume that he entered the fold through the gate. Will you allow him to lead you out of this world and into his kingdom through that same gate?

Do you know that in God's eyes, you are a unique pearl, and of great price?

The comparison is weak, but if we want to understand the concept of a genuine Rolex—and there is better than a Rolex—we're not going to display it in a glass case and admire it. We're not going to dissect a Rolex made in an Asian factory and smuggled in. To know what the Rolex manufacturer designed, we'll have to acquire the real thing and access its inner workings. For some, depending on the model chosen, this will cost them everything they own. … But let's leave it at that!

In Matthew 13, Jesus told us that when he saw us, he understood that he had found an extremely rare and precious treasure. He didn't speak of it, but he exchanged everything he held most dear—his ruling place in heaven, peace, glory—for a life among us as a mortal man, which would give him the opportunity to win us back from our former masters and make us his friends! What could our own treasures possibly represent that would prevent us from reciprocating?

While reading the biblical passages that were part of the year-long reading plan, culminating in the Book of Revelation, also known as "The Revelation of Jesus Christ" (Revelation 20-22, Zechariah 14 and following, Psalm 148), I thought to myself: Aren't we fortunate to have such precise and encouraging projections concerning the future of our world and our own history? What would happen if God were not a Father, if we were orphans, without any prospect other than the knowingly flawed ideologies motivated by jealousy and murder, concocted by wicked tyrants who wish to possess us? Our beliefs are far more important than they seem. They shape our mindset and mold who we are: our present and our future, the future of our children, and the future of our planet. The Bible is not a religious book. It consists primarily of stories whose content will challenge the reader. It imposes nothing, but among other things, it educates by instilling historical concepts, by revealing the hidden aspects of events, it matures our discernment. It invites us to take responsibility by showing cause-and-effect relationships, and above all, it provides a powerful peace by communicating to us the Spirit and the mind of the Creator.

The One who designed your life says to you: “Contemplate the splendor of the outcome that could be before you, and consider approaching this life with courage and determination. See all that I have accomplished on my part so that you may achieve it, and give all that you have, so that together we may build a new world that lives up to the most extraordinary expectations that even eternity could not exhaust.”

What Does Jesus Promise Us ?

A new Heaven and a new Earth.

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There shall be no more death, nor mourning, nor crying, nor pain, for the former things have passed away forever.’ And he who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ And he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.’” To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. The one who overcomes will inherit this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. But the cowardly, the faithless, the sexually immoral, murderers, and those who practice magic arts, idolaters and all liars—their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur, which is the second death.”   Revelation 21:1-7

The New Jerusalem, Bride of the Lamb.

“Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and spoke to me. ‘Come,’ he said, ‘I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.’ He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It shone with divine glory, like a very precious stone, like a jasper, crystal clear. It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and twelve angels guarded it. On the gates were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. Three faced east, three faced north, three faced south, and three faced west. The wall had twelve foundations, and on the gates were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”  Revelation 21:9-14

The Water, the Tree and the Light of Life.

“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of the city's main street, between the two branches of the river, stood the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Its leaves are for the healing of the peoples. There will be no more curses. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face and bear his name on their foreheads. There will be no more night, nor will they need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign forever.”   Revelation 22:1-3

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Israel enters the fray, but God calls the shots.

Wait, surely you wouldn't dare claim that all this chaos surrounding Israel and the Jews, which is stirring up a revolt that could soon plunge England, Switzerland, Europe, and America into fire and blood, is due to God ? That's precisely what I'm saying, and without betraying anyone, since everything has been mentioned from the beginning in the Bible. Israel has a God. And unlike other gods who need Cerberuses to defend them and their ideas, the God of Israel takes full responsibility for everything that happens in the world, even when the excesses of evil make us doubt his existence, his character, and his power. This God has revealed himself to the world through the history of the people of Israel, but he is, in reality, the God of the entire universe, and there is no other. Perhaps God's strength lies in the fact that nothing can catch him off guard. He designed our world with a set of safeguards, which gives him a perspective on events that we sometimes sorely lack.

Ezekiel, a Prophet for Our Time

My daily Bible reading led me a few days ago, to chapter 36 of the Book of Ezekiel. You may recall the story we discussed last month, the one narrated in chapter 3, in which the prophet Ezekiel must lie on his side, in the street, for 430 consecutive days, eating bread baked on cow dung. This symbolism foreshadowed difficult times for the people of Israel, which they would have to endure as a consequence of their disobedience and the betrayals they committed against their Creator by following other gods. God is very enduring and forgiving with us. Moreover, He strives in every way to warn us of the terrible events that will occur if we stubbornly persist in acting as we please instead of seeking His help. This world is not a safe place for anyone who bears the name of the Lord God but seeks his own ways. The Bible warns us, and the signs are there all around us, which are here to help us understand that humanity has turned away from the God of the Bible, and that consequences will be disastrous for everyone but especially for Muslims. In the final battle waged by the dragon to maintain its grip on the world, a battle fought under the banner of jihad, faithful Christians will be killed, as will a large part of the Jewish population. But let us not be deceived by appearances, for the victors of this battle will not be the survivors. In Jesus, God humbled himself to our level and walked with us to win us to his cause. He allowed himself to be put to death in order to conquer death and give life to whomever he wants. But when he returns, it will be to establish the undisputed reign of the Messiah. The Muslims' Mahdi will have imposed himself with ferocity, in a prodigious display of signs inspired by the power of Satan. He will thus deceive many. But the power of the devil remains insignificant compared to God, and his enemies will be annihilated by the splendor of his coming. Those who have accepted this murderous ideology straight from hell will be cast by the angels into a lake of fire and brimstone, where they will never die… Can you only imagine the horror of an eternity of torment? This is as certain as the Bible is true. Here is what Jesus also says: “Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright morning star.” John's message echoes Ezekiel's, and it is clear: Do not be deceived by His patience, for no one mocks God with impunity. The severity of His judgments is commensurate with His ambitions for us.

The small people of Israel, chosen to demonstrate God's existence to the world, will, however, not take Ezekiel'ss warning seriously. They would soon have to witness the destruction of Jerusalem and experience deportation and captivity, enduring nakedness and hunger. Other entities would take advantage of their absence to seize the territory and the mountains of Israel. But in chapter 36, after a long enumeration of all the judgments that will befall the constellation of nations surrounding Israel, who will be judged accordingly for the judgments they have passed against Israel, what becomes clear is that, in His Word, God never focuses on punishment without mentioning redemption. Even though these 430 years are an eternity on a human scale, a thousand years are, for Him, like a single day, and starting in chapter 35, God already outlines the restoration of Israel. But God makes it clear that what He is going to do is not due to Israel's righteousness. Israel has done nothing to deserve God's grace. Rather, His intervention is intended to punish the injustice of the foreigners who took advantage of Israel's weakness to try to destroy the plan of redemption that God has devised, a plan that represents the hope of the world. God does not show favoritism, but God will now restore the honor of Israel, so that the name of the Lord God may be sanctified throughout the earth.

In other words, God tolerates people worshipping a carved piece of wood, a multitude of demons, or following a gospel of their own making. After all, the freedom of choice he has given us extends to allowing us to oppose him and choose the hell of the devil and demons. He will do everything in his power to change our minds, but without any coercion. If the Israelites decided to disregard his guidance, they are writing their own story. He will even allow men who respect him to be drawn into this debacle and suffer at the hands of Satan's worshipers, so that they may develop a character alike that of his Christ. But where God must intervene is when Satan and his allies seek to destroy the plan of redemption he has created for the world. And that plan has a name: Israel. In Ezekiel chapter 35, verse 13, God says to Edom:

“This is what the Sovereign Lord says: When the whole land rejoices, I will make you a desolate place. Because of the joy you experienced when the inheritance of the house of Israel was devastated, I will treat you the same way; you will become a desolate place, Mount Seir, you and all of Edom. Then they will know that I am the Lord.”

Ill-gotten gains never prosper.

People behave as they please, but God keeps a watchful eye on each of us, and nothing escapes His notice. He tallies all our actions, words, and thoughts, and prepares our rewards. God will regularly test us. However, He asks nothing impossible of us, and He will always provide us with the means to grow. We must assert ourselves in our growth, and trials can be temptations or opportunities that seem to present themselves. Jesus met a disreputable man in the desert while he was fasting and hungry. This angel who met him said, “If you are the Son of God, turn these stones into bread!” Jesus replied, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then the angel, who had another trick up his sleeve, suggested, citing biblical verses, that Jesus perform a miraculous demonstration of his messianic identity. Again, Jesus resisted. It wasn't for angels to tell him what to do. Shaken but not yet defeated, the angel drew a little closer and whispered in his ear, "All the kingdoms of the world and their splendor have been given to me" (by men). "I will give you all this, if you will bow down and worship me." Jesus then said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.'" Where others would have rushed to accept the angels' invitation to deify them and lead them to power and wealth, Jesus endured the trial and resisted. He despised temptation because he was the Son of God and since all things had been made through him and for him, he awaited from God alone the eternal inheritance destined for him at the end of his mission.

My grandfather sometimes quoted the saying, "Ill-gotten gains never prosper." A saying steeped in folk wisdom but supported by the teachings of the Bible. The allure of grandeur and a certain kind of power seduces many. This is hardly surprising, since humans are created in the image of God. We have an awareness of a lost glory that we must reclaim. But true glory doesn't take the shortcuts of the world. In God's world, the word glory is preceded by the words obedience in suffering and humility. God's glory is always expressed in love. How can anyone believe in an ideology that promises them a harem in God's paradise in exchange for murder, deceit, and racial hatred ? Their poor martyrs are in for a rude awakening.

What will Jesus do to those who have attacked Jews and Christians and have not repented?

The Apostle Paul is an example of a man who, blinded by his religion, persecuted Christians in good faith. We know that he repented and subsequently became the greatest asset of the nascent Christian faith. And Jesus solemnly warns those who pursue another form of glory and power. In Matthew 18, we read: “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked him, ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ Jesus called a little child to him and placed the child among them. ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” If anyone should cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would have been better for that man if a millstone, which a donkey turns, had been tied around his neck and he had been thrown into the depths of the lake.”

Jesus also speaks to those who blindly serve religion by submitting to ideas and laws established by others, judging and condemning others for their attitudes, but who have not bothered to know God's heart and to be in harmony with Him themselves. “And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!’ There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out. People will come from east and west, from north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Luke 13:28-30. Jesus also said that many people of ill repute will be welcomed into the Kingdom of God, because they will have had the humility to recognize themselves as such and to implore Jesus' forgiveness, while many guardians of religious tradition will be refused access, because they will have kept a hardened heart toward God and toward men.

YHWH, Allah — the same God?

Jesus is here issuing a serious warning to all those who attack Jews and Christians. It would have been better for them if they had not lived, he is essentially saying. No doubt they will understand their mistake when they see face to face, Allah or some other god or goddess who led them astray. Is Allah the God who made a covenant with Abraham and Moses? A pope claimed this in an attempt to gain sympathy from Muslims, but it makes no sense unless he was referring the God of Catholics as the dragon. Let's try to clear up a common misunderstanding, even in evangelical circles. God does not revoke a blessing he has bestowed, or perhaps he does so after a thousand generations, to quote Exodus 20:6. Since he had promised Abraham that his descendants would be numerous, when his firstborn, Ishmael, entered the picture from the servant girl's tent, God promised Abraham that his firstborn would also become a numerous people. But God then entrusted the responsibility of guiding Ishmael to his destiny to the angel who took him under his wing. Who was this angel? The Malach Hashem, we are told in the Bible. This is actually a generic term meaning "the mighty one who rules." Since the creation of the world, angels have ruled over territories. Originally servants of God, they were swept up in the rebellion of angels and men, and now they work for their own agenda. We have an example of this in the book of Daniel, in which the heavenly being, like a God-man, who watches over Israel, and whose description in Daniel chapter 10 corresponds quite precisely to that of the Messiah and Son of God in chapter 1 of the Book of Revelation, must fight for 21 days against "Sar Paras," a satanic angel whom the future Messiah calls "the Prince of Persia." He also mentions one of his associates: the "Prince of Javan," which is Greece. The being who is like a son of man but has a fearsome and holy appearance, sent by the Lord to answer Daniel's prayers, eventually made his way to Daniel and bring him the revelation concerning the return of the people of Israel to their land and the succession of empires down to our time. Now, we know that the angel who took Ishmael under his protection—and who is not Jesus—raised Ishmael's descendants into twelve tribes to form a people whom he then set against the twelve tribes descended from Isaac and Jacob, a conflict that continues to this day. This background helps us better understand what Islam represents, but also any form of religion that has arisen in reaction to the Gospel and the advancement of the Messiah's Kingdom on earth.

Did God make a Mistake in Blessing Ishmael?

Shouldn't God regret this decision? If, like the one granted to Isaac, this blessing extends to a spiritual lineage that goes beyond the circle of the Ishmaelite populations, this would explain the rise of Islamism in many countries that have no direct kinship with Ishmael. In reality, God has a much broader perspective than we humans. He does not see the earth and its inhabitants as the final world that will last for eternity. Rather, it's like a microcosm in which a selection must take place in view of the world to come. And the complexity of human stories foreshadows the richness of the world to come. From this perspective, God nevertheless assumes responsibility for the decision to bestow His blessing upon Ishmael, even though, clearly, this Malach Hashem is part of the enemy's forces. This shows us that the world is not governed by chance, and that not everything God allows is His perfect will. Humanity makes decisions that God honors, even if they go against His plan, for such is the freedom He has granted humanity. But God still maintains control of the situation. And when the enemy puts forward a pawn, God is never caught off guard; He has a well-established strategy, conceived before the creation of the world. This unstoppable strategy will elude us until we read the Bible. If Islamists read the Bible, they would know they are working for the wind and will reap the whirlwind. But those who control them strictly forbid them from reading the Bible. Sectarian movements have a habit of banning the Bible, or else they interpret it in their own way. It is therefore impossible for these men to gain the necessary perspective to understand the situation in which they find themselves trapped. Fortunately, Yeshua is also the Savior of the sons of Ishmael and he has other ways of reaching them, including through dreams, or through the testimonies of Muslims who have met the Messiah and which flourish for example on Youtube.

Why are Muslims Moving to Christian Countries ?

Have you ever wondered why, in this mass exodus of Muslims from various countries in the Middle East and Asia, these people settle in Christian countries and never go to Muslim countries, as logic would dictate? There is an obvious reason, there is a hidden one and there is God's plan. The obvious reason is that Christian nations are relatively prosperous because they are blessed by God and enjoy a certain degree of freedom. These are all benefits that these expatriates from dictatorships in crisis and cursed lands wish to share in. The hidden reason, or the reason that was hidden until recently, is the invasion of Christian nations for the purpose of their colonization by Islam. Islam demands that its followers submit the entire world to Allah and his law: Sharia. Admittedly, this is a terrifying prospect for Western nations, given the horrors inflicted by the Ottoman Empire on non-Muslim peoples in a past some would want us to forget, and given what is happening today in Syria, Nigeria, and other countries where Islamists are perpetrating massacres of Christians. But where humanity lacks the perspective to understand, God has a strategy. Jesus told us that the Gospel must be brought to all nations. Only then can the end come. The end is God's just judgment on the nations. If these nations refuse to allow the Gospel to be introduced, God will allow their inhabitants to invade us, in order to judge our nations for our lukewarmness and abandonment of fundamental Christian values and for the crimes we commit under cover of Christianity, with the positive aspect that these Muslims can be brought into contact with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They will then have the choice to accept it, or to reject it, and God will be able to exercise a fair judgment.

Why did God love Jacob, but he hated Esau?

Edom, mentioned earlier, was a people descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob, both sons of Isaac. Yet these people were enemies of the Jews. This is, in fact, a recurring theme in the Bible: a conflict of interest arises at some point between brothers or members of the same family, between peoples who might be considered related and allied, and even between members of the same community or church. In 1 John 2, John mentions that Antichrists have come out from among them who are Jews and Christians. Examples in the Bible include Cain and Abel, Abraham and Lot, Ishmael and Isaac, Esau and Jacob, Jacob and Laban, Jesus, and the one who eats the bread with him… Some peoples of the Middle East are related to the descendants of Abraham, yet are enemies of Israel. The origin of this latent conflict can be summarized as follows: One is sensitive to God and seeks to overcome his sinful nature in order to inherit the new world—the one God intends to give us in exchange for our sanctification—while the other is content with himself and the present world, a world whose riches he indiscriminately appropriates. Esau was a manly hunter, but Jacob stayed by the tents, listening to what the wisdom of others could teach him. Jacob understood the value of God's blessing, while Esau scoffed at it, for his bow provided him with enough to satisfy his hunger. He traded his birthright to his brother for a bowl of lentil stew.

How can socialism and Islamism coexist peacefully?

Since the arrival of communists in our universities with their Marxist ideology—a fabric of constructs designed to support atheism, much like its precursor, the pseudo-science of evolution—we have accepted the idea that resources are non-renewable, that the climate is a machine that jams with a grain of sand, and that the prosperity of some is necessarily expressed at the expense of others. Seen from this perspective, poverty is the result of the oppression of the rich, and if there are oppressed peoples, there must necessarily be an oppressor. Where is the oppressor? –Look where prosperity is! The result of this way of thinking is that those who are blessed by God because they listen to and obey Him are considered by those who escape this blessing as villains. The classic example was that of Cain, son of Adam, who, angered by his brother's success, killed Abel out of jealousy. Popular movements, such as the French Revolution, Bolshevism, Nazism during the Second World War, Chinese Communism, or Castroism in more recent times, have largely exploited the lack of education among the working masses to achieve their ends. Today, we see a similar polemic, fueled jointly by the liberal left steeped in Marxism and by radical Islamism thirsting for revenge, growing against Israel and America. How could an understanding have formed between entities that are fundamentally opposed in their objectives? One is a dictatorship of limited human reason, and the other a dictatorship of religious submission. Their agreement has simply been solidified in the face of a common enemy: the Judeo-Christian world. Due to the degradation of the education system, which now instills in young people a sense of victimhood with the critical grievance theory, they feel entitled to joining forces to tear down the bulwark of faith in the God of the Bible, whom they hold responsible for global inequalities. And they are on the verge of succeeding in triggering a revolution. But then, a reckoning will take place between them, since the condemnation of leftists is written in letters of blood in Sharia law, and the Bible affirms that the enemies of Israel will turn against one another and annihilate each other. Now we understand why God can remain calm and serene in the face of the joint rise of Islamic radicalism and Western socialist leftism. Unfortunately for them, most of these young people, brave in their own way, have no idea what they are getting themselves into.

But what will happen to the Jews and Christians caught in this turmoil? Perhaps that will be the subject of a new chapter, as there is so much to say on the matter. In the meantime, if you wish to satisfy your curiosity or prepare yourself, you could listen to Pastor Allen Nolan's teaching, linked at the end of the article. The Illustrated Catechism for Dummies page also offers an overview of the sequence of events to come.

Examples of integrity and courageous behaviour

On November 26, the year-long Bible reading program featured the story of Daniel's companions. They were thrown into a blazing furnace for refusing to worship the statue Nebuchadnezzar had erected. Their loyalty to their God was immediately rewarded, for while the soldiers who threw them into the fire perished from the intense heat, they were completely preserved. And Nebuchadnezzar, astonished, saw with his own eyes a figure like a son of the gods—the future messiah once again—walking with them in the midst of the fire. The king of Babylon was so moved by this event that he recognized the God of these Jews and commanded that he be worshipped above all their gods. Again in the reading of November 29, Daniel himself faced the jealousy of the king's officials, who, finding nothing wrong with him, devised a way to attack him under their own Sharia law because he addressed his prayers to a God other than that of the Babylonians. King Darius, heartbroken, had to yield to their accusations, and Daniel was thrown into the lions' den. He spent the night there, guarded by God's angel, and in the morning Darius was relieved to find him safe and sound. He then had his accusers and their families thrown to the lions, who showed no mercy.

These are some beautiful example of faithfulness to God and of courageous behaviour that could inspire us, as the world prepares to institute the mandatory "mark of the beast."

In what ways are the Bible and socialism diametrically opposed?

Far from suggesting that everything is perfect, it's important to understand that the rise and prosperity experienced by certain modern nations were not due to chance. The prosperity of tyrants can be the result of colonialist and fascist policies and the exploitation of the poor. But for everyone to live in relative security, enjoy the fruits of their labor, and strive for what was called "the American Dream," a different foundation was necessary. I speak of it in the past tense because this culture, having reached its zenith, is now collapsing. The rise of modern nations was based on a system of solidarity and responsibility, in harmony with the spiritual laws that govern the world, and nourished by the Bible. Here again, Marxism does not see things from this perspective, since it does not conceive of the existence of God. For most intellectuals who have received this education, the law of the market, or the rule of the strongest, or the fittest, or even that of the victor and conqueror in the case of the Islamic world, is what governs the world. Hence the acceptance of violence and the use of morally reprehensible methods, such as deception. The most cunning will prevail. This culture of "deception" is common to Marxism and Islam. They are made to work together, and in reality, to overthrow Western society and its foundations of justice, and to destroy the world. This is ultimately not surprising, considering their origins.

Why don't we admit that the world is governed by spiritual laws?

We know that if we transgress the laws of nature, the consequences can be dire. Water can carry us, quench our thirst, but it can also drown us. Everyone talks about the effects of our actions on the climate, with varying degrees of understanding. So why are we so reluctant to admit that natural laws have their counterpart in the spiritual realm? It is probably because we reject the idea of ​​a higher authority to which we might have to answer. In reality, many people apply prosperity principles without acknowledging God, and they are doing well, even if their prosperity is not eternal. Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and to know the Holy One is understanding.” This biblical passage means that true wisdom begins with recognizing God's existence. It involves accepting His sovereign authority, seeking to please Him in word and deed, and avoiding what is wrong in His eyes, particularly pursuing selfish advancement that disregards others. This pursuit should lead us to a proper understanding of how the world works and to making good decisions, as a consequence of which God will shower His blessings upon us and the world, including the resources on which we depend and the climate. The world is interconnected. Those who put God first benefit from a wisdom that can be described as divine, and their actions are effective and constructive. Thanks to them, their country prospers, as do the foreigners who seek refuge with them. Deuteronomy chapter 28 describes in detail the blessings that have been stored up in God's Providence for us to benefit from. It also describes the curses that come upon the world when these laws are not respected.

Where does prosperity come from?

“The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it”  says Proverbs 10:22. Prosperity doesn't come, as socialists claim, from playing Robin Hood and robbing the rich to give to the poor, or more prosaically, to those who have granted themselves the right to represent them. Prosperity isn't born in vaults, but is the fruit of hard work, respectful of both the spiritual and physical laws that govern the world. Prosperity isn't acquired by turning against those whose ancestors exploited our ancestors at some point in history, to plunder them. Such settling of scores is like killing the hen for an egg, an immature and counterproductive attitude. But when one lives in poverty, one acquires a poor or dependent mentality, and at some point one must know how to break the curse of poverty so that wealth can begin to circulate again. And this can be done by placing one's trust in God. Giving regularly and wholeheartedly of what is essential to us, giving of what we might lack, is an act of faith and trust that God honors. But we must also shift our perspective and turn away from the god of culture, Mammon, the unjust one, whom Jesus also confronted in the desert, and instead cling to God the Father, loving and attentive, the one who cares for our needs day after day. Almost every month, left-wing intellectuals come up with new expressions to try to discredit Christians. According to them, Christianity is "the religion of white supremacists." The Bible makes no secret of the fact that those who honor God and respect his laws by putting his commandments into practice will be leaders, regardless of their race or culture. In Deuteronomy 28:13-14, Moses promises this: "The Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you will always be at the top and never at the bottom, if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today, if you carefully follow them and do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the commands I am giving you today to follow other gods and serve them." It is important to honor those whom God honors and to be careful not to speak ill of the descendants of Abraham and of the Jews or Christians. From the day Abraham decided to walk with him, God placed a new spiritual law in his moral government: "I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you." Far too many people have brought curses upon themselves for being careless in this regard.

Must we give up our Isaac to break the curse of infertility?

I sometimes read critical commentaries about the God of the Jews and Christians, angry commentaries like the anger of a youth incited against the foundations of our Western values, accusing this God of encouraging child sacrifice—an allusion to the plight of Palestinian children in this instance. These commentaries rely on the historical example of Abraham, to whom God asked that he offer his son Isaac. It is sad to arrive at this conclusion, because it is actually the Palestinians themselves who sacrifice their children, using them as a weapon in their life-or-death struggle for the annihilation of Israel. The Israelis could have annihilated this population with less effort if they did not have such regard for them and their children. Jews love children, even those taught from kindergarten onward how to kill Jews. And it's true: the God of Israel commanded Joshua, to slaughter an entire population, including women, children, and even their livestock, long ago, during the conquest of Canaan. This cannot be denied, as these events are recounted in the Bible. But to understand the reasons for this total war, one would have to have observed this culture from within, witnessed its depravity, its demon worship, and the threat it posed to the rest of the world. Another important detail: these populations had mixed blood with that of the Nephilim, a race of wicked giants born from the union of fallen angels and the daughters of men. The conflict between these hybrid populations and the Jews did not begin with the re-establishment of Israel in the middle of the last century. It didn't even begin with the birth of Islam fourteen hundred years ago. Two thousand five hundred years ago, Governor Nehemiah, authorized by the Persian king Artaxerxes to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, lamented the constant attacks from their Arab neighbors. And long before him, the Jews were perpetually at war with the Philistines, from whom the word Palestinian derives. This diverse population had made pacts with the deities Asherah, Dagon, Baal, and Moloch. Moloch is a cruel god who demands child sacrifices. The present finds its explanation in the past.

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (Galatians 3:17)

Was Abraham the child-killer some accuse him of being? Abraham had married Sarah, who was also his half-sister. She could not have children, and God performed a miracle so that she could conceive a son and give birth to Isaac at the venerable age of 90. But what God had promised Abraham and Sarah was descendants as numerous as the sand of the sea! And so that this curse of barrenness could be broken on their descendants, God indeed asked Abraham to give him his only child. Why not Ishmael? Sarah had the idea of obtaining a son for Abraham by her servant Hagar. Ishmael was born from this alliance with Egypt. Hagar, pregnant, was driven into the desert by Sarah, who sensed a threat in her. In the desert, a god met her and said, “I will multiply your descendants so that they cannot be counted.” The god said to her, “Behold, you are pregnant and will give birth to a son, and you shall name him Ishmael, for the Lord has heard your affliction. He will be like a wild donkey; his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him, and he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.” Abraham, however, loved Ishmael, and perhaps he had a soft spot for his mother. But God told him that his covenant would be borne by Isaac, but that he would nevertheless bless Ishmael, according to his request. Our preconceived ideas about how God’s plan should be fulfilled and our initiatives taken in impatience or under the impetus of our feelings, sometimes create enemies of our future. Why Isaac and not Ishmael? A god appeared to Hagar and promised to take care of her son. Hagar named him Atta-El-roi: the god who sees me. Ishmael was the son of the Egyptian slave woman, and impossibilities were attached to his lineage. He was, moreover, linked to Egypt by later marrying an Egyptian woman. Isaac was unique, in the sense that he was unique to Abraham and Sarah, and unique to the promise God had made to them concerning a destiny separate from the rest of the world. Sarah represents the free woman, of whom Paul will later say to the Galatians, “devoid of sense”: “Tell me, you who want to be under the law, do you not understand the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and one by the free woman. But the son of the slave woman was born according to the flesh, and the son of the free woman was born through the promise. These things are allegorical; for the two women are two covenants.” One of them, from Mount Sinai, bearing children for slavery, is Hagar—for Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia—and she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, which is in slavery with her children. But the Jerusalem that is above is free; she is our mother.”   The conflict between those who are cut off from God and want to be subject to the law — whether it be that given by Moses or by other prophets — and those who aspire to enter into the freedom that comes from a life guided by the Spirit of God, is already taking shape at the birth of Isaac.

Is God a racist and a slave owner?

If you have read what preceeds carefully, you now understand that the Bible contains no basis for racism. God favors those who are devoted to Him, regardless of their origins. The children of Isaac, as a people, have not yet entered into the promise made to Sara. We see that many Christians, prisoners of their traditions, remain children of the slave, even after reading the Bible and confessing Jesus as their savior. Conversely, Muslims encounter Christ and, overnight, attain the glorious freedom of the children of God. Many so-called Messianic Jews are also born into this family that transcends all origins.

Seen through the eyes of God, our world and its challenges are a game of "whoever loses wins."

“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:36-38. In this world, held hostage by the forces of evil, everything we try to keep, we lose at a certain point. But what we are willing to give up is transposed into God's world and will one day benefit us in a more perfect form. This symbolism surrounding Isaac, child of human impossibilities and son of God's promise, foreshadowed another gift God would later bestow upon humankind: his only son, Yeshua. Abraham accepted the idea of parting with what he had received as most precious, but he did so in the faith that allowed him to envision God restoring this son to him through a kind of resurrection. His intention was enough for God, who would later provide a perfect lamb in the person of his son, and Isaac, freed from the ties of blood, tribalism, and possessiveness—also freed from the original sin of rebellion against God—lived, and God was able to multiply his descendants on a physical as well as on a spiritual level. Christians are also among the stars in the sky and the countless grains of sand in the sea mentioned in the promises made to Abraham. Sometimes all it takes is giving what little we have to see God multiply it. Jesus fed five thousand men with the loaves and fishes that constituted a young boy's lunch. Similarly, Jesus promises that "everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for his sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life." For in God's world, not only are resources renewable, but they are potentially inexhaustible. We are left to choose between living under the devil's socialist rule in the narrow economy of a world where other gods have replaced the Creator, appearing under various pseudonyms, or living by every word that comes from God's mouth, as Jesus chose to do. Jesus is the sower of a seed that transforms humanity and the world. This is also why Jesus invites us to put some of our ambitions aside for later and invest in what is paramount in God's eyes: knowing God and making Him known. "For whoever wants to save their life in this world will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and the gospel will find it forever."

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November 2025

November 2

Some messages are less popular than others. Death is in the air in November, and despite all our efforts to ridicule and ward it off, it is good to remember its inevitability. In today's reading, Ezekiel 3, God commands the prophet Ezekiel to be silent and to speak only when asked. “For you live among a rebellious people,” says God. God is going to ask Ezekiel to act on his words. He certainly has serious warnings for his people, for he begins by asking his prophet to lie on his side, in full view of everyone, for 430 days. That alone represents a form of death to me. To make matters even more painful, he commands him to bake his bread with human excrement. Ezekiel is mortified, and God allows him to use cow dung instead. Can you imagine this poor man, the very same who, we are told, received an unprecedented vision of God's glory in the first chapter of the book, and who now finds himself lying in the dust or in the mud, in all weather conditions and over more than a year, witnessing all the BS that is going on around him, eating this seasoned bread in front of passers-by who insult him because of the smell his fire makes in the neighborhood? The message Ezekiel received was clear and unequivocal: “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade them from their evil ways in order to save their life, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. But if you do warn the wicked person and they do not turn from their wickedness or from their evil ways, they will die for their sin; but you will have saved yourself.”

Ouch, what a responsibility! Yet, this people whom God cares for refuses to listen to the message. Each one wants to do as they please, as they see fit, and prides themselves on their rebellious ways… They will nevertheless have plenty of time to remember the message that God addressed to them, when they are taken into captivity for a period of years equivalent to the days of Ezekiel.

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October 2025

Who are you, and who is the God to whom you have resolved to be loyal?

When this question is asked, the answer is usually a religion. Yet, religion is a set of ideas and rules, but it is not a god, or at least it shouldn't be. God is the creator of the universe, the creator of humanity, the one who created you in his image and to whom you must be accountable. This last point is undoubtedly why it is important not to hide behind a religion, but to want to know the God who made you, to know what he is like, what his character is, how you can approach him, what his promises are to you, and what hope he offers you at the end of your life. For if you were created in his image, knowing your God will allow you to know who you are and to better understand how to please him. I would say that the entire problem facing humanity boils down to this: everyone is ready to recognize a God who reflects their own beliefs, but no one wants a God who has different views and demands.

Taking a step back, however, we realize that the issues we are fighting for are not real issues. What are our hopes? Perhaps, that of being able to maintain a world that resembles us, each with their own ideas about what they want. Humanity is decidedly focused on a very short-term vision, since in reality the world belongs to God, and it is His will that will ultimately prevail. Our days are all numbered, and as a patriarch said to God, "Remind me always that I am a stranger and a traveler on the earth."

Recently, I was led to read a passage from the book of Ezekiel, chapter 17. This chapter speaks of a vineyard. I come partly from a family of winegrowers. The vineyard in question here obviously represents Israel, before its division into two distinct kingdoms: Israel and Judah. ​​But as you probably know, in the Bible, Israel also represents all those who are called to inherit the redemption offered to humanity since Israel is the recipient of the knowledge of the true God. The vine is Adam, it is Noah, it is Abraham, it is David, it is the Messiah. And the branch of this vine is therefore me, and it is you who are reading this page, if you consider yourself a human being planted by God on this earth.

The story we read in these chapters is set in a historical context. But it nevertheless has universal significance.

Ezekiel's narrative revolves around one essential quality: loyalty. It begins in chapter 16 with the following allegory: God rescues a baby abandoned by the side of the road, still bathed in the blood of its birth. God cares for the baby, and gives her the means to grow and develop into a young woman of marriageable age. He then dresses her in beautiful finery, adorns her with jewels, and promises her that she will be his forever. But now that she has become a seductive, free-spirited woman, she attracts the attention of the prince of Babylon. Seduced in turn, she forgets her benefactor and binds herself to this new master, even going so far as to offer him the children God has given her. The story is meant to make the Israelites—and us by extension, since the Church has inherited the same failings—reflect on our attitude toward God. Are we loyal to our Creator? Is the nation of Israel loyal to him? Is the Church faithful to him? Does our Western society recognize that it would not exist without him and is it grateful for it? The schizophrenic failing from which this woman suffers seems to stem from ignorance of her true identity. In her quest to belong, she now prostitutes herself to anyone who even shows her a semblance of affection. So much so that Babylon takes a dislike to her. She is then courted by Egypt, and Babylon decides to punish her for this betrayal. Two eagles represent the spiritual powers that are clashing, and which in turn enslave Israel—the Jews, the Christians, the Church, the men of the earth.

What will God do? He says he wants to remain faithful to the covenant he made with Israel. So he will punish the kings of Israel, but he will take a top shoot of the cedar—the ruined kingdom—and plant it on a high mountain. There, it will be able to flourish and then welcome the nation of Israel to carry it further.

What does this shoot represent, and what is this high mountain? There is a rule in the Bible, that of the first mention. It all begins in the book of Genesis (49:22), where Joseph is compared to the "shoot of a fruitful tree," this tree being Jacob, aka Israel. Joseph is also a precursor of the Messiah, a Messiah to whom prosperity and numerous descendants are promised at the end of a laborious life marked by pain. The shoot placed on top of a high mountain has a messianic significance, designating the Messiah, from the root of David, who will rise and be seen by all, serving as a standard for the nations. In the New Testament, biblical passages such as Revelation 5:5, 22:16, use the title "Sprout from the root of David" to refer to the Messiah. The high mountain is God's domain. The Messiah is manifested through the descendants of Jacob, but his source is in God.

Isaiah 53 announces the Messiah in these words: “He grew up before him like a tender plant, like a shoot out of dry ground; he had no beauty or splendor to attract us, and there was nothing in his form to please us.” The first coming of the Messiah is without glory. He appeared as a mere man, so that our attraction to him would not be based on human achievement, power, or persuasive speeches, but on truth, righteousness, and the values ​​of the heart and mind.

Everyone should ask themselves who their God is. A god who drives them to hate without cause, to kill, to betray, to want to make incursions into other people's homes to torture defenseless people, kill children and rape women - is this really the god they wish to serve? What will their paradise be like if all these "qualities" are exalted there? This gives food for thought. What should we also think of a God who remains distant, silent, wanting to be served by priests who pay lip service to him through insincere rites? And what about the proud who have decided that there is no God and who instead of seeking harmony want to establish their own standards of normality and morality ? What will the paradises that all these people are building for themselves be like? These will be so many solitudes, because it is impossible for them to coexist in the same place. Democracy only works when the values ​​we defend are universally recognized, otherwise it is anarchy, and anarchy precedes totalitarianism. There is, however, an alliance of interest among those who refuse to recognize the true God. What they want, and this is pathetic, is to prolong a state of lawlessness for as long as possible. Perhaps they hope that, weary of the constant struggle, God will leave and let them have the ship? "Statists and libertarians must create a space for cooperation," said one sociologist. This space exists, but it was not created by men. In chapter 16, verses 59-63 of the same book of Ezekiel, God reminds men that it is He who established His covenant with us. Even if we are unfaithful to the covenant we made with Him, God remains faithful to His eternal covenant with us.

God therefore warns the Israelites—Israel, the Church, Muslims, our world, the people of the earth—that he will allow this society, adulterous toward him and completely disoriented, to collapse under the brutality of its ferocious masters. But he nevertheless promises a rebirth for all. The branch of Isaiah, the shoot of David, the Branch: these are all terms that designate the Messiah of Israel, and God describes himself here as the gardener. Sometimes the plants in the garden don't grow right and collapse in on themselves. The gardener will then take a shoot and make a cutting from it to make a new plant. This plant will grow and prosper under his attentive care until it becomes a beautiful tree envied by the entire garden. In Matthew 37, Jesus says that he will not return to Jerusalem until his people invite him to do so. His second coming, and the beginning of the reign of peace on earth, now depends on Israel's attitude toward her Messiah. Her authentic Messiah : Yeshua, and not the puppet messiah who will precede him. But on an individual and personal level, his return to our lives also depends on an invitation: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and will sup with him, and he with me." Open your Bible, because there is no reason why this intimate supper should have to be delayed any longer!

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September 2025

Should They be Granted a Palestinian State?

Is Hamas's Palestine representative of the Judea in which Jesus preached the Gospel, performed miracles, and taught Jewish law, focusing on kindness, especially toward the poor and the marginalized?

We talk a lot about Islamophobia today, just as we talked about anti-Semitism in the past. A phobia is an irrational fear. Is fearing Islam and the resurgence of the caliphate an unreasonable fear, or can it be justified? Between historical reality and the pro-Palestinian propaganda disseminated by Islamic interests, how should a Bible-based Christian position himself?

First of all, there was no Palestine at the time of Jesus, as these territories were part of Israel. It is worth remembering that “Palestine” is a name invented by the Roman emperor Hadrian, in an attempt to humiliate Israel after Rome conquered his territory, destroyed Jerusalem, and killed and deported the Jews in 135 AD. This was his way of signifying that Judea, this land of contention that resisted global imperialism, should no longer exist as a nation. The name Judea, meaning Land of the Jews, was replaced by the name Palestine, which literally means “Land of the Philistines.” The Philistines were neither Arabs nor Muslims—Islam was invented much later. They were an ancient people who lived on the southern coast of Canaan during the Iron Age, in a confederation of city-states generally referred to as Philistia. Of Greek origin, from the Aegean Sea, these men and their gods were traditionally the enemies of the Israelites. Antiochus IV Epiphanes, known for being a zealous promoter of Hellenic culture both within and outside his empire, was known for his persecution of the Jews of Jerusalem. In 164 BC, the Jews, revolting against Antiochus, sought and received support from the Romans. Three hundred years later, they sought to regain their independence, but after a horrific four-year war, the Roman Emperor Hadrian crushed them and razed Jerusalem.

People's Rights

I asked Google A.I., what is the inalienable right of a people, and this came out : "The primary inalienable right of a people is the right to self-determination, which is the right to freely choose and determine its own form of government, its political, economic, social, and cultural status, without external interference. This fundamental right stems from the recognition of the intrinsic dignity of the human being and applies to all peoples, especially those subject to foreign domination." Does the Palestinian Hamas's demands, the framework within which they are expressed, and the reciprocal right granted to their neighbours, meet these universal criteria ?

A "Christian" solution to the Palestinian problem would be very simple. Jesus said, "Whatever you want people to do to you, do also to them." The question that has not been satisfactorily answered since the beginning of the conflict is this: why do the Arab countries refuse to let Israel prosper? There can be no Palestinian state if it is not willing to recognize an Israeli state and to leave it in peace. However, this does not seem to correspond at all to the aspirations of a part of the Muslim world. See also:  Middle East Update

Why does Israel keep coming back to the forefront? What are the issues at stake?

Antisemitism remains present in the form of prejudice among many people. Most of those who enabled Hitler's emergence swallowed their birth certificate. However, antisemitism is a tentacled octopus and has survived the ages. It is reborn in a new form, especially among young people. This is strange considering that no one has the right to ignore history anymore. This revival of antisemitism exists because of information. Groups use it as a means of propaganda, and opinion-forming journalism bears a large part of the responsibility for this manipulation. It is no secret that the Serpent of Eden was a social media influencer. The exploitation of the message of racial hatred exploded in Egypt during the "Arab Spring," and the phenomenon then spread throughout the world. I grew up far from this context but was lulled by the threat of terrorist attacks against Israel and the Jews, by the endless complaints and demands of the Palestinians, the hijackings, the increases in the price of gasoline and fuel oil, the travel restrictions and other hazards due to the war in the Middle East. I seem to remember that journalism was still relatively honest, but in the mind of an ill-informed person, this war of attrition that never reaches an end or a lasting solution can generate a kind of fed-up feeling, even a disgust for its protagonists. Many people are not fundamentally against the Jews, but they are disgusted by the endless conflicts that concern them, and which are always presented from the same angle: that of colonization. And that is precisely what their enemies want ! Legitimate or not, their presence is not welcome on their own territory. Israelis are a decidedly atypical people who do not blend into the crowd. Yet, as Swiss we should understand that difference has a price. We have been there, and even if we feel protected by our neutrality—really?—nothing is definitively acquired. Couldn't they also make some concessions to their neighbors so that the world can be at peace? As long as we are not asked to sacrifice our identity and our rights, we know how to be conciliatory.  Click to read more…

Will Ishmael be reconciled with Isaac? What does the Bible say?

In Genesis 25, Isaac and Ishmael meet again for the funeral of their father Abraham. This event foreshadows a possible reconciliation, when the object of their rivalry and disputes will be dissolved and replaced by a more universal perspective. "Before Abraham was, I am," Jesus said.

“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”  Colossians 1:19-20

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Humility comes before honor, and whoever exalts himself will be humbled.

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father”.  Philippians 2:3-11

June 2025

World: What's hiding behind all that madness ?

“If all Christians were Christians, there Would be no Ground for Islam.” —Iskandar Jadeed

Are we able to recognize our friends from those who are our enemies? Here is a clue: Jesus said, "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters" (Matthew 12:30). What Jesus is referring to here is the reign of the adversary, and it is also the separation that occurs when people are brought into contact with the true Gospel. A state that is not definitive, as the journey of the apostle Paul proves, but which shows us that the world without Christ is already judged and is in fact lost. He also said: "Whoever is not against us is for us. And whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you belong to Christ, truly I say to you, he will in no way lose his reward" (Mark 9:40). What I understand from these words is that there is in the world a certain proportion of people who are without Christ, but who are not at heart opposed to him and who are likely to take sides for his reign and enter his kingdom if the issues are clearly explained to them.

Jesus also said something that few preachers dare to repeat in their sermons. He said, in Matthew 13:47-51: “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied.”

It seems to me that God wants to tell us that it is not up to us to judge, that we are not here to compare ourselves to others and inflate our egos by denigrating, for example, those who have not followed the same path or who have a different way of expressing their faith, who use a different jargon to speak of God, or even those we would call "fleshly Christians," because they dare to express their feelings naturally, revealing a little of what hypocrites try to hide. Modesty is not self-effacement. Maturity or holiness is not a state that we all achieve simultaneously, as if holiness were a way of speaking or dressing. The mold and the avatars are what will soon arrive, so in the meantime, let us dare. We are allowed not to be perfect. If I were judged on my record, my boasting would earn me a wooden medal, and I have sinned enough to deserve hell. I certainly could have been considered one of those worthless fish that the angels will throw into the fire. Aren't we relieved and happy that Jesus continually reaches out to us?

Every now and then, a personality emerges, in politics, in show business or on social networks, daring to bring a different message than that of the majority. And what we see almost immediately arise in this person's wake is a flood of detractors driven by a vindictive spirit. But also, people who admire the courage these people demonstrate and the values ​​they defend. Does this mean that there is nothing to improve in these people? Human beings are by definition subject to growth, for only the Truth of God is by definition immutable. We can read in Psalm 45: “Mighty warrior, gird your sword, – Your adornment and your glory, Yes, your glory! – Be victorious, mount your chariot, Defend truth, gentleness and justice, And let your right hand be distinguished by marvelous exploits!”. Who is God addressing here? Is God speaking to another god, or to a simple fallible man? Does God value wise men who remain silent in the face of adversity, more than those who have the courage to speak up, even if it means getting hit a bit? Which category would Jesus fall into?

Jesus judged the spirit of the Pharisees, but not the individuals. Instead, he said this phrase that has endured for centuries : “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing”. Most people are driven by something that is beyond them, that's why judging individuals is a dangerous business. The Bible shows us that the devil is the accuser of the brethren, the jealous one, the vindicative and the murderer. It teaches us to beware of errors and those who commit them, but not to condemn people, for fear of misjudging. Judgment is a privilege that God reserves for himself, and if he were not the Father who wants to see the best in everyone, there would probably not be a single human being left on earth. I once heard this saying: “When you point a finger at someone, never forget that three of them are pointing back at you.” Three, like the three witnesses, or like the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

But if we claim to be Abraham's heirs, then we must, like Abraham, intercede for the guilty, convince God to withhold his judgments, and appeal to his compassion. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy, said Jesus. God wishes that we take the lead, that we show the way, even if we stumble. As another very wise man said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” –A quote from Gandhi, and a message that an introverted individualist like me needs to be constantly reminded of. A phrase I heard in my years with Youth With a Mission comes to mind : "Act in the opposite spirit." Politics, climate activism, industry and money, morality, education, information, religion and even the Christian religion : the entire world is prey to the liar. Who will have the courage to remain authentic when the pride of men who have ganged up against God has heated the furnace of popular hatred and state persecution seven times more than in the past ? Jesus, who spoke only the truth, said : “Blessed are those who suffer persecution for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus was eliminated because of his positions in favor of love. Yet he inherited the whole earth, and now he comes!

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May 2025

God, my Provider

April showers bring May flowers, as they say. May is generally the month of love. We celebrate Mother's Day. Add an R and you make it the month of Mary, and many weddings take place during this month. May is also National Military Appreciation Month. May 1, or Labour Day, has special significance in communist countries. And also for my mother, since she spent much of that day in the delivery room giving birth to yours truly. And it was no picnic, since 70 years later, she still remembers it as if it were yesterday. I was recently shown how much loneliness can become a suffering for many people, so let's revisit this topic. In last year's page titled “Illustrated Catechism for Dummies,” I tried to highlight some key points about God's design, and how divinely ordained marriages are formed. But let's be honest, we are more often guided by our soul than by our spirit, and even less by the Spirit of God. This is why we see the proliferation of dating websites, or worse, those where we are invited to exercise our own will to force the person we have set our sights on to love us, and to make the meeting happen by invoking angels, a rather pathetic form of witchcraft. I like this clever quote: “You don't marry your soulmate, you become soulmates”. So, what are the divine laws that govern a fulfilling romantic relationship? Of course, it's always best to get it right the first time, and luck doesn't really play a role in this endeavour. But if we've blown it, and I'm probably not the only one to whom this has happened, is that all over, or can we get another chance? My many years punctuated by errors and shadows of successes, have taught me that there are many pitfalls to avoid. Perhaps, one day I will publish the story of my emotional wanderings and the little wisdom I have gained from them. In the meantime, there are many valuable lessons available on the subject, some of which are linked below. Oh, by the way, when it comes to love, the importance of one month over another is purely a matter of personal taste, and no, sorry if I disappoint anyone, but I'm no more a born socialist than a born believer. For the glory that comes from following Jesus is out of this world. Being born again opens up a whole new path for us, as I believe Paul invites us to consider in Hebrews 12.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart”.

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Leave it to the dead to bury their dead, and you, come, follow me !

“Lord,” another of his disciples said to him, “let me first go and bury my father.” But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and leave it to those who are dead to bury their dead.” He got into a boat, and his disciples followed him. Suddenly, a great storm arose on the lake, and the waves were breaking over the boat.”

This little story precedes, in the Gospel according to Matthew, in chapter 8, the one we discussed last month. What strikes me as I reread it is a possible correlation between these verses. … And I imagine the doubts, or on the contrary the euphoria, of this apparently newly converted disciple who, instead of participating in his father's funeral meal with the rest of his family, finds himself surfing monstrous waves in the company of more seasoned disciples, who nevertheless cry out their fear. Fear, joy, struggle, or peace, are ultimately a matter of perspective. Some are afraid of living just as others are afraid of dying. What makes the difference is our commitment to the adventure we experience. Some Americans experience thrills riding a raging bull, or hurtling down the Colorado River rapids on a simple raft. Let's not go that far, but let's ask ourselves: am I in this situation simply because of a combination of circumstances, or on the contrary, because I love Jesus more than my father, my mother, my children, and even my own life, and I enjoy living what he offers me, simply reassured by his closeness? I am personally convinced that a life that is too boring, kills more people through depression and the various addictions it provokes, than the devil himself can claim victims. I have never felt more alive than during my first months of conversion, as I faced the unknown, following Jesus in some of the adventures of faith he proposed to me. Why? Perhaps because, having no wisdom within me to cling to at the time, I settled for his.

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Testimonies of what lies on the other side

These few testimonies are proof that God is love, and many others will be prompted whilst listening to them, each in a different register since we are unique. But what we must remain aware of is that while God is all-encompassing and access to his courts is a universal experience, the Kingdom of Jesus is very specific and is reserved for those who have recognized him, to the exclusion of all others, as Saviour and King. Let us therefore be among those who cultivate a vision of our future with God, and take his demands seriously, so that we may not be deeply disappointed but fulfilled at his coming.

Woman Dies & Meets God on the Other Side (NDE) Erica McKenzie shares the story of her Near-Death Experience in 2002, resulting from many years of diet pill addiction. After leaving her body, she describes being pulled through a tunnel at exhilarating speed and delivered into the hands of God. On the Otherside, Erica describes an overwhelming feeling of love and the absence of judgment, something she had never felt before in her life. Erica's profound experience with God continues to shape her life to this day.

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Air Force Veteran Dies & Meets Jesus (NDE) Chase DeMayo shares the story of his Near-Death Experience, occurring after he was found unconscious in his Air Force dorm room from unknown causes. During his encounter on the Other Side, he describes a feeling of love surrounding his body as he traveled to a beautiful garden where he met Jesus. Chase explains how his near-death experience reminded him of the importance of reconnecting with light, love, and laughter, and allowed him to gain a unique healing ability.

Man Dies on Operating Table and is Shown City of Heaven (NDE) Mike McKinsey shares the story of his Near-Death Experience, occurring during an emergency operation to remove his appendix. Mike describes seeing Jesus in the operating room and being led into a place that changed everything he thought he knew about Heaven. After returning to his body, Mike shares his journey of making sense of her Near-Death Experience and how it changed the way he lives his life.

More than a Near-Death Experience, a heartfelt Shattred Vessel Reconstruction Story Jeff Olsen experienced a horrific automobile accident in 1997 which inflicted multiple life-threatening injuries. The most devastating outcome of the accident was the loss of his wife and youngest son, both killed instantly. Overwhelmed by his own life-threatening injuries, Jeff had a profound near-death experience in which he met his wife on the other side, who told him he couldn't stay and had to return. Having that glimpse into heaven gave him the courage he needed to carry on and care for his living son. Even without Jeff's profound out-of-body experiences and other spiritual paths that we don't all share, what this very humble, genuine, and warm speaker with a high level of empathy has to share about overcoming grief and guilt is in itself a transformative experience.

April 2025

April 20 – Passover

A wonderful young lady whom I am very proud to call a friend, just asked me if I would write something on the blog about Easter. It's true that I haven't addressed the subject this year. Or have I? At least now I know someone is reading. We celebrated Easter today as a family, along with our dear old mother, whose 95th birthday was a few days ago. We ate heartily all the delicious food everyone had brought, so much so that we forgot to put out the chocolate eggs and bunnies that the matriarch had asked me to provide despite my reluctance to adhere to such pagan customs. We were also relieved that the early morning rainstorm had abated, just in time for us to set the tables outside. Others and I had spent days preparing for the event, only to find ourselves with a lot of leftovers, and for some, a certain frustration. Because in reality, our celebration was without purpose other than blowing out a few candles, and we didn't think about those waiting to be fed by Jesus, or even about Jesus, to be honest. I took refuge at the end of the day somewhere in the mountains, to try to free myself from the mask hiding my frustration and to reconnect with peace of heart. The truth makes you very lonely sometimes, like the doctor who has coffee with a patient who he knows will soon be in excruciating pain, but who doesn't know it yet and talks about his upcoming vacation. That's also what being a born-again Christian is like sometimes. You pretend not to know so that those who don't want to know won't hate you. And it was there, in my solitude, that I received this heart warming email, in which the Master reminded me not to forget to bring a few rolls so that he can multiply them. So here it is...

Words don't have the same meaning for everyone and this is all the more obvious when it comes to religion. What did Jesus say in the previous story, as he was about to cross the lake with his disciples? “Let us go to the other side” or, let us go to the other shore. Doesn't this remind us of another story? Yes, precisely, Moses leading the people of Israel out of Egypt, across the sea and to the Promised Land. This story of the crossing of the lake is a reminder of Passover. Passover is the true meaning of what we celebrate at this time of year, and not the spring resurrection. Some wanted to attribute the new meaning of Easter to the death of Jesus and his resurrection, and they Christianized this pagan festival that the English call Easter, the festival of Ashteron or Astarte, Queen of Heaven and goddess of resurrection and spring. In fact, this time of year is marked for some by a renewed devotion to the Queen of Heaven and by these repetitive invocations rooted in the visions of Lourdes, a religion in its own, with no connection to the true mother of Jesus and no biblical basis, and a practice firmly condemned by Jesus himself, in the Book of Revelation of John, in chapter 2, where he warns the Church of Thyatira, a name that means “odour of affliction.” This makes me sad and worried for her when I pass by the room where my dear mother remains fascinated by everything that is presented on her Catholic channel, without her being able to understand that the suffering she has endured for years is largely attributable to her religious practice. She has been conditioned since childhood to believe that her church is the one true church and that everything that comes out of it is the gospel. The saviour of her world has just passed away and she is waiting for the next one, hoping that he will also rise to the occasion. Like this counterfeit of Christianity, our Easter is also a pagan festival brought up to date by Catholicism and its daughters.

But my friend is not fooled. Although she is still young, she undertook this final crossing after many storms and with all the passion her loving heart could muster. Her sincerity very quickly clashed with the harsh reality: not all those who call themselves “Christians” are disciples of Christ, far from it. As Jonathan Cahn says, forgetfulness is in human nature. We go back into the closet and we have forgotten what we came there looking for. And it's the same with religion. Why do we put faith in this and celebrate that? Out of habit or tradition, but the meaning of what we are doing has escaped us. We celebrate a birthday at Christmas but we eject the birthday person. We replace the lamb with a chocolate bunny. Jews celebrate Easter and they celebrate Yom Kippur, but they don't have the Lamb and they don't have an atonement sacrifice. The pagan world thus celebrates the cycle of time, the eternal recommencement. There is no departure point and no destination, for everything is relative. We get carried away with the pursuit of things and the acceptance of others, and we forget that we would all have a good reason to rejoice, since we should be saved from hell, if only we believe and are converted.

Let us not allow romanticized depictions inspired by Sumerian mythology to cloud our understanding of what really happened when Jesus was crucified. Tammuz, once mourned, is not a Jesus figure, and dolorism has no place in Christianity. Before Christ came to our knowledge, we rejoiced in the resurrection of the rising sun with each new morning. Now the Sun of righteousness shines in our hearts forever. Why do we emphasize death and resurrection and forget the rest? Thousands were resurrected and we don't talk about it. The human spirit is immortal. The heart of this story lies elsewhere. The real Passover is a very different event. As its name suggests, Passover is a passage, a crossing. It is about our passage from this world, rebellious against God and led to its destruction by the one who was once the Angel of Light, the covering cherub — but who conceived pride and led a third of the angels in his rebellion —, to a world where Christ, the servant, is king. We were prisoners of the spirits that enslave our world, and Christ became our Passover, our pass to the freedom to serve God, a God who redeemed us to freedom, the apostle Paul tells us. Freedom from sin, freedom from the law of Moses, but on the condition that we welcome the law of the Spirit of Life. Did Jesus really die? I don't think so, or at least not in the way we think of death. Jesus accepted the humiliation of the cross as part of a glorious plan of redemption in which we are the stake. But Jesus being God incarnate, he could not be put to death. And when he emerged from his body nailed to the wood, with a loud battle cry, it was to rush with his angels to attack death and Hades. The Bible says that he freed many who were captive to death and he took them with him in a triumphant procession, making a spectacle of the defeated angels who held them hostage. Strong of the legal victory won on the cross over the forces of evil, Jesus was able to justify many men, and heaven was suddenly populated with thousands of refugees from Hades. After having accomplished this act of redemption, Jesus regained his body, so that he could remain for a time with his disciples in a form that was familiar to them, though in the likeness of the angels. Perhaps the real miracle of Jesus' resurrection, lies in his return to us after all we had done to him.

The heart of this story — what Jesus wants us to remember —, lies elsewhere. As the Angel told the two Mary’s at the tomb, Jesus is not among the dead. He did not leave us, with the mission of representing him left to the Pope and his entourage. But he goes before us to Galilee. As Jesus himself had told his disciples : “But after I have risen, I will go before you to Galilee.” Galilee represents the mission he has entrusted to us, to go and tell others about him – that new adventure which is the normal Christian life and which also constitutes our own journey to our Promised Land. In Mark 16, it is written: “After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it”.  In a moment of distress, David cried out: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” —this is found in Psalm 22. Before leaving his body, Jesus, the Son of Man, knew how to remind us of our human condition by shouting David's lament to our ears. Reading this, we thought that God had abandoned Jesus to the fate of the cross. However, it is we who have been abandoned. “No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also”. Without Christ with us, we have no God and are truly abandoned in a lost world. “But God broke the bands of death and raised him up, because it was impossible for death to hold him captive. For David says of him, ‘I keep my eyes fixed on the Lord always, for he is at my right hand, so that I will not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad and my words are full of joy.’” Acts 2:24-26. Jesus has been glorified, and that means that he is not only in Heaven and on earth, but he is with each of us as God. God made man, Jesus the Christ, took us with him into his reality and he gave us many promises to reassure us: “I will come back and take you to Myself”. “Those whom the Father gives me are mine, and no one can snatch them out of my hand.” And Jesus not only goes before us and stands at our side, but as God, he now lives with us, in our intimacy. “And behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with me.”   Revelation 3:20.   Christianity is the only religion in the world where the God of a man comes to dwell within him. Why would a Christian religion want to conceal this Passover reality in order to be like any other religion? This closeness to God represents the aspect of the Christian heritage that is most opposed by religion.

When Jews celebrate Passover or Pesach, they traditionally leave a place empty at the table, for a guest they are expecting. Like each man, woman and child on earth, may they too hear the firm and loving hand knocking at the door of their heart, and open it to their Messiah, Yeshua, who is as their Scriptures unequivocally declare, the new Elijah they await.

Is saying the truth, hate or is it love?

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a family of Italian descent, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was inspired to join the Jesuits in 1958 after recovering from a serious illness. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on February 28, 2013, a papal conclave elected him as his successor on March 13. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. This kind man left a lasting impression on many, and will be remembered for his humility, his emphasis on divine mercy, his international visibility as pope, his concern for the poor, and his commitment to interreligious dialogue. He was known for his informal approach and simplicity. He broke several church rules to call for the acceptance of same-sex couples and members of LGBT communities. He wanted to be in step with the modern world and he also took a stand against Israel and in favor of Muslim Palestinians. His real struggle, the one that overwhelmed him in his later years, was to try to expose corruption within the Vatican. Was he Catholic? Many Catholics say he wasn't. Was he a Christian? One who venerate the Queen of Heaven, in that case. Pope Francis paved the way for universalism, which the Catholic Church has embraced. We don't yet know what will come after him, but the world has undeniably changed for better or for worse, and will never be the same again.

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Warnings Against Denying the Son

“Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us. But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because no lie comes from the truth. Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son. No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also. As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us—eternal life. I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray”.   1 John 2:18-26

You see, we have to choose who we serve. “We cannot serve God and Mammon”, Jesus said. Nor can we serve the Queen of Heaven and Jesus. “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the first and love the second, or he will be devoted to the first and despise the second.” Matthew 6:24

April

Have Faith in God in your Circumstances

I once heard someone say, "When you don't know where your steps should lead you, stay where you are and go deeper." This month, I propose that we meditate on the same theme as last month, and that we delve deeper. The biblical story that comes to mind is that of the somewhat turbulent crossing of the lake. You remember: the boat is tossed about and takes on water. The disciples who accompany Jesus on this adventurous crossing are seized with fear at the thought of what might happen. They are all the more terrified because Jesus is sleeping on the cushion at the back of the boat. He is not even aware, it seems, of the danger that threatens them. Jesus has spent a wonderful day teaching the crowds, and now he is resting peacefully in his Father's arms. So they are going to push him around a little. "Hey! Jesus! Wake up, the boat is taking on water, we have to do something or we'll all perish!" Everyone tries to imagine how Jesus will get them out of this ordeal. Perhaps he will dry the boat by turning the water into thin air this time, or will he multiply the bailers so that their joint efforts will allow them to lighten the boat?

But Jesus' reaction will surprise them to the core. Jesus, emerging from the sweet sleep of the labourer, will look at them in disbelief. "You of little faith!" Then he will simply command the wind to be silent and the sea to calm down. He is applying the principle he taught his disciples. "When you pray, say: Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." There is no panic in his voice, no agitation. He imposes the peace of Heaven on their situation on earth. Then, calm returns, and an astonishing thing happens: they are seemingly transported out of this situation in an instant and can land safely on the other shore. But then, a new storm is brewing when this possessed man comes to meet them. Jesus is not distraught, but he once again imposes the peace of Heaven on this tormented man. The demons did not expect this confrontation, and panicked, they ask Jesus for a truce. Jesus grants it because no matter the detours, they will eventually go where God's presence sends them. Later, Jesus feeds five thousand men, not counting the women and children. Here again, the disciples are distraught, but Jesus' faith allows a few small loaves and fish to multiply in the baskets. "Give us this day our daily bread."

This is not about burying our heads in the sand, and if you follow the news, or my page titled America, you can well imagine that the times ahead will be marked by many turbulences, which will occur both in the international sphere and closer to home, even in our personal circumstances. How will we get through these trials without sinking with the world? How can we reach safer shores? The answer lies at the stern of the ship, on the cushion, in spiritual communion and rest in God.

The Lamb's Blood Still Speaks | Rabbi Schneider Why was Jesus crucified on Passover? What if Passover is more than just an ancient tradition? Discover how this holy day is central to the New Testament and why its meaning is just as powerful for believers today! Passover: The Lamb of God

Beholding the Glory of God | Angie Rodriguez What we behold, we become like. Lessons learned from Moses and from many biblical stories, admirably brought to life by Angie. The Willingness of Jesus to bless You

Afraid to Talk About Jesus? How to Share Your Faith BOLDLY | Cait Taylor Do you ever feel hesitant to share your faith, afraid of how people might react? This video will help you overcome fear, stand boldly for the gospel, and fulfil the Great Commission. Many “Christians” but few are disciples

March 2025

Surrender

“As large crowds followed Jesus, he turned to those who followed him and said to them, ‘If anyone comes to me and is not ready to forsake his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.’”   Luke 14:25-27

Surrender, but only to the One who surrendered his life for you. “When we turn our face towards Him, we are radiant with joy”.  Psalm 34:6

A Heart Captivated by Jesus | Angie Rodriguez We talked about the parable of the merchant of pearls a couple of months ago, reminding ourselves that Jesus laid down everything to purchase us back. What did he see in us? And now, what do we see in Jesus that makes us surrender to Him with joy and no looking back?

Have you ever wondered what the bronze serpent that Moses lifted up on a pole in the wilderness foreshadowed, as the Israelites complained and were being bitten in large numbers by snakes? Whatever we have done or suffered, Jesus took our guilt upon himself so that we could go free.

It’s time to FORGIVE yourself. Let Him help you. | Cait Taylor Do you find yourself ruminating on past decisions, struggling to move on from your mistakes? This video will help you finally overcome guilt and shame and walk in the freedom Christ died to give you.

How to build REAL confidence | Cait Taylor Happiness depends on well know social life issues. Cait reminds us that we are not doomed to suffer all life long from past hurts and traumas, and she suggests some keys to unlock our real self.

Watch This! If you lost your passion for God! | Vlad Savchuk Our failures and natural mediocrity should not cause us to seek comfort in the flesh and the devil, but rather help us find new momentum. David overcame his grief and nakedly danced before the Lord, but his wife Michal never trusted God again.

What Causes and Cures Spiritual Depression? | Pastor Mark Driscoll It's normal to experience difficult times as a Christian. We live in Babylon, and the more sincere we are, the more likely to be put to the test. Jesus himself was very sad at times.

February 2025

“I Have a Dream”

Do you remember who said that, on August 28, 1963? Yes, I know, I was only eight and most of you weren’t born yet. It was the key phrase in Martin Luther King’s speech in Washington DC, on equal civil rights and freedom from segregation and racism. I remember however watching this with my parents on the black and white TV set of the time. Pun intended, King dreamed of a more nuanced society where everyone would respect one another and where non-violence would prevail, and I think we have taken some steps in that direction. But, although his speech was acclaimed around the world and many were won over by his dream, King later paid a high price for his commitment. Who do you think was upset by his positions? How is it that the world goes from one form of slavery or racism to another, without ever knowing true freedom?

It may be interesting to relate what we recently had occasion to discuss at the dinner table. There were among us two devout Catholics, an elderly lady and a priest, and a younger gentleman who was born a Catholic but claims to be a Buddhist. I am not saying that all Catholics share the same views. Many of them are wonderful people, but some are biblically illiterate, like the rest of the world. What came across as a common refrain at that table was a deep aversion to Israel, based in part on Israel’s colonialist policies. An aversion that extends to those who support Israel, in this case President Trump. This was not the first time the subject had been raised in my presence. I had to learn that it is impossible to have a nuanced conversation and that it is useless to try to convince people who are wise in their eyes, to change their way of thinking. What drives them to speak comes from their gut, and speaking out about it only adds fuel to the fire, as if their souls were imbued with an aversion to the scapegoat that Israel has become, a phenomenon that we see among the Palestinians and those who support them and whose frame of mind is largely conveyed by journalists. I have had such conversations in the past and, to my dismay, something suddenly went wrong for people who took the risk of verbalizing their contempt for Israel. The Bible says that we must not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness. And above all, it says—and the Bible stories prove it—, that a curse rests on those who curse Israel. So for their own safety, I left the table so that the fight would stop for lack of fighters…

Obviously, we do not all have the same idea of ​​what peace is. Should Jews be even more tolerant and welcome into their homes, those who from kindergarten are indoctrinated and have sworn to kill all Israelis to satisfy the devil's hatred for those who brought the messianic hope to the world? But the Israelis are already making the effort prescribed by Jesus : "If your enemy is hungry, feed him." Unfortunately, their torturers are starving their own population by taking away virtually all the aid that the refugees receive. Their god is Chaos and that's where they thrive. The misery of the people brings them billions. The Jews have little choice in fact. For their safety and for the sake of the displaced populations, the place must be cleared up before rebuilding on healthy and settled foundations, and handed over to a trusted form of government... This is undoubtedly a big challenge, and success is not the point here.

We Christians, are really at odds with the world, and if it were not so, then something would be wrong. I sometimes think of this verse from Psalm 120 : “It is bad for me, for I travel in Meshech and live among the tents of Kedar ! I have lived too long with those who hate peace. I am for peace. But when I speak, they are for war…”. Psalm 120. I just looked up the origin of these two names. Meshek: a northern nation allied with Magog. Qedar: a son of Ishmael. Even Solomon, in all his wisdom, seems to be worn down by this endless confrontation. He's had enough. In Psalm 84, a son of Korah sighs: “For one day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather stay at the threshold of the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.”  Things will change, but we will have to wait a little longer.

It is obvious that the world is not run by utopias and dreams. But there are deeply seated spirits – enthroned spirits I should say – that dictate their rules on issues that most of us want to ignore. We do not realize that what we think and say does not belong to us but that, as in the 1999 film “The Matrix”, our lines of conduct are dictated to us by the algorithms of a matrix. As a reminder, I will quote an analysis published by a specialist in human relations:

“The Matrix theory is based on the idea that the world is like a computer program, with a set of rules and algorithms that determine how things work. According to research, understanding these rules and algorithms is the key to success in life. Anyone can learn to “hack” the Matrix by mastering its rules. According to my personal research, there are four levels of consciousness in the Matrix: the animal level, the human level, the advanced human level, and the divine level. I have noticed that most people are stuck at the animal level, where they remain guided by basic instincts and impulses.”

Hmm… Interesting analysis, corroborated by what the Bible says. For example, Paul writes to the Romans: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect."

So what do we need to know about this “naughty kid” that is Israel, and what secret information might make us reconsider our judgement? I have just added a chapter entitled “What attitude should we adopt towards Israel?” to the “Illustrated Catechism for Dummies” page, which I started precisely in response to the biblical illiteracy of my loved ones, made obvious after the terrible attacks of October 2023. I linked it directly HERE. Perhaps, learning a little more about issues that ultimately concern us all, will be useful to some, and that we could even reconsider this small nation with such a special destiny, and make it our champion in the future ?

This month's suggested Teachings

Elijah was a man like us, we are told, but a real one. It is written that his faith allowed him to obtain the quite extraordinary things he needed to fight against the influence of this evil queen who reigned terror over Israel: Queen Jezebel. Men of Elijah's caliber are what is lacking in our society, where we tend to be more like Ahabs and give in too easily to the flirtations of some pretty women. Being pretty is not a flaw, but manipulation, vanity, materialism and the pursuit of rewards seem to be at the heart of the problem. The Elijahs are not necessarily riders and drinkers of beer or whiskey, but rather they are those who have understood where true values ​​are, and who fight to preserve them.

29 Signs of the Jezebel Spirit Have you ever known a woman (or man) who hated authority and loved to control? With them, it may go beyond nature and tendencies and could be the demonic spirit of Jezebel empowering this person. In this sermon, Pastor Mark shows 29 clear signs that you're dealing with someone with the spirit of Jezebel.

How Can We Stand Against the Ahab and Jezebel Spirits Today? | Pastor Mark Driscoll In this sermon from 1 Kings 18:1-19, Pastor Mark asks a series of questions to show how we can stand against the Ahab and Jezebel spirits in our day just like Elijah stood against Ahab and Jezebel themselves.

The 11 Forbidden Sex Acts That Christian's Can't Do Jezebel spirit has hooks and bait. The most devastating acts to our happiness are those that are supposed to bring us pleasure, but are performed outside of bounds.

Dethroning the Queen of Heaven | Rhema Trayner Know Your Enemy. The Queen of Heaven is an ancient spiritual principality that manifests itself in various forms and across many cultures. She appears under names such as Ishtar, Astoreth, Isis, Diana, Artemis, Lilith, Cybele, and others that are more contemporary. In the Scriptures, she is mentioned as an idol from very ancient times and she becomes a real troublemaker during the reign of Jezebel and Ahab, at the time of the prophet Elijah.

Buddhist takes His Life and falls in Hell – He Returns The powerful testimony of Steve Kang, saved from Hell through the prayers of Christians and who met Jesus powerfully.

February 14

Don't despise that day.

Watch if you're TIRED of being Single You wonder when God is going to bring you your spouse, why is it taking so long? Why does everyone else seem to have already received what you are waiting for? Today we talk a little bit about being single, waiting while everyone else around you seems to be in a happy relationship. What does God say about this? What are the advantages of being single? Join with Cait in this heart-to-heart conversation.

January 2025

God so loved the World.

Would you sell your house, your car, your land, and spend everything you have to buy an old barn, knowing that there is an old horse there that you want to rescue and own back? That makes no sense, doesn’t it? Yet that’s what Jesus did, and He raised the price by giving His own life to make the deal. I hadn't considered the parable of the treasure hidden in a field from the right perspective until I heard this message from the late Dereck Prince.

Wow! 🚀 No one ever explained God's love this way Derek Prince shares from the parable of Jesus about the treasure hidden in a field, the greatness of God's love. You will be brought to a new understanding of God's love for you… Next : The Parable of the Pearl of great price

What does Jesus expect from us in return?

“An expert in the law, tested Jesus with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:34-40

Reinstating prayer

Until recently, prayer was an integral part of family life, and every school day began with prayer. It is safe to assume that most of those who refuse to approach God, are discouraged or even disgusted people who want to blame God and those who represent Him for all the world’s woes, sometimes with valid reasons. In this message, Allen Nolan takes us back to the origins of humanity today, and more specifically, to the great commission God gave to Adam and Eve : to subdue illegitimate powers and authorities and to cultivate the land so that it produces fruit for the Kingdom of God. God has never lifted our commission, and we are still largely responsible for what happens on earth. This delegation of power is established to the point that God cannot legally carry out His will, unless we ask Him to. Learning this should come as a constructive shock to you if you are from a Reformed or Catholic background. The prayers of the pagans are vain repetitions of platitudes recited without conviction, Jesus said. Realizing the power we possess as individuals, should lead us to take responsibility and work in prayer in the Spirit, to change not only our circumstances but also those of the world around us. Furthermore, Jesus wants prayer to lead us into a work relationship with Him, through His Holy Spirit. Outside of this communion of the Spirit, prayer will be reduced to a religious practice, to bigotry, to fanaticism or even to witchcraft, a sign that we are not saved (Matthew 7:23). More than solutions to our problems, let us seek above all this personal relationship with our Lord.

How You Can Pray With Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide to Prayer | Pastor Allen Nolan Sermon In this sermons compilation, Pastor Allen Nolan examines Christian prayer using the example of the Lord's Prayer, and guides us step by step toward a confident prayer life.

Rekindling Your Relationship with God/3 Keys to Help You Meet This Challenge in 2025 There are many reasons why we can let our love for God grow cold. How can we flush out our bad thoughts and the lies of the enemy, and rekindle our first love? Jennifer Betancourt gives us good advice.

How Praying in Tongues Daily Changed Our Lives Collective Youth Testimonies — Hannah Williamson

What did Jesus mean when He said, “I never knew you. Depart from me”?

It’s time again to find a few words, different from the usual, to mark the fact that we have reached a new stage of life before entering the new year… I stole the idea from someone I have only just discovered, although he has been around for a long time. I was recently listening to a video clip in which Chris Langan, known to be one of the smartest men alive, was speaking. Academic knowledge is not my cup of tea – everyone gets what they are given from above. However, when it comes to a good understanding of life, I listen. And it turns out that Chris is one of the enlightened people, those who have an intelligence of the heart and who are often close to God. He was asked the question of what he thought the meaning of life was. He answered that the meaning of life is to reconnect with reality, and that reality has a name. This reminded me of how God answered Moses' curiosity with a riddle: "I am the I am." And as I listened to this short but valuable interview, I realized that this man and I, although day and night in intelligence, are connected to the same reality. Langan explains that this reconnection is the secret to a life that never ends. If death is a disconnection from present reality, we can understand that we need to have a substitute identity that transcends the one that must disappear. He was then asked if this reality goes hand in hand with success. He replied that if it did, he would be a millionaire. It turns out that scholars ignore him deliberately, because they do not know how to deal with his arguments. The world wants to ignore what destabilizes it. It never ceases to perfect a parallel reality to which those who do not care about the truth can adhere, and of which are unfortunately many intelligent, wealthy and influential people, and those who follow them. This was also an important aspect of the message of Jesus who also warned of the consequences of a wrong connection, while promising a hundredfold consolation for the solitudes accepted for reasons of conscience. His message and his death on the cross are the grain of sand placed by God in the cogs of an infernal machine. A child of poor and uninfluential parents, yet recognized before his birth as incarnating “the” supreme threat, it turns out that the leaven of his message will irreversibly cause the dough of our cosmos, hostage to the fallen angels, to rise, and will end up collapsing the enormous world edifice founded on Mammon and on the imperialism of a parallel reality. The birth of Jesus, whatever the actual date of the event, is the pledge of the fulfillment of the promise that God made to us all, a long time ago, in the Garden of Eden : that of a world put right side up according to the intelligence of the heart, by God and by those who continue to trust him. Nothing has been able to oppose it lastingly, and even if the transition will be heavy with consequences, this renewal is coming, and I am sure that many of us will see the promise fulfilled in our lifetime. So, let us rejoice ! Thanks for stopping by, and check back soon to see some new images in the works, from which this postcard from Solalex is taken !

Peace, and a very Merry Christmas to all, and a Happy New Year 2025 !

Paul

Thought of the Month, December 2024

Merry Christmas

Jonathan Cahn reveals Christmas Mysteries – Messiah’s Birth the most Jewish Thing Why are there two genealogies of Messiah in Matthews and Luke? Messiah must have come from the line of David, but what happened to the Kings of Juda? Why had there to be a virgin birth? Jonathan Cahn gives amazing answers. What does all this tell us? That God is so perfect !

When Was Jesus REALLY born?? Jonathan Cahn on the Jim Bakker Show, 2012. Cahn uses detective work to figure out that Jesus was born on the first day of the Jewish New Year, known as Nissan 1, in 6 B.C. Compelling correlation of Jewish Feast Days and their foreshadowing of the life and work of Jesus. The death of a myth? But there is so much more to the reality !

Are we alone in this “thing” ?

I picked this title from someone I follow. Is it because the time is approaching when we are supposed to receive recognition for our achievements and small gifts from those who have no choice but to love us, but we fear that this will not happen – and recognition and gifts cannot fulfill our deepest expectations anyway – the end of the year can be the time when we hear about the small or great miseries of everyone, including me. The temptation would be to despise this period of Happy Holidays which seems to delight especially the shopkeepers, holidays made for the simple and for children but certainly not for the seasoned truckers of life. The Christmas stories on television bring a tear to our eye by showing us that true joy and peace come when we give to others what we would need for ourselves, but we have learned that fairy tales are precisely ... fairy tales. While waiting for a just return of things, we might have to take it upon ourselves. And in the meantime, the mean and sneaky time does not wait for us to gnaw away at our strength and our chances of realizing other dreams. Even the things we accumulated to prepare for an opportunity that never came, have become a source of constant problems and an obstacle to our freedom. Is that really all there is to life ?

We probably all yearn for some form of freedom from these things. But how? We must work, but instead of securing it, this process seems to seal our future in the soil of a cemetery. For, according to the apostle Paul, "If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men the most miserable." 1 Corinthians 15.

In our constant comings and goings in our footsteps, we seem to see empty benches everywhere. And unfortunately, it doesn’t just affect the oldest among us. They left to serve their country and never returned, leaving a young mother and her children with an empty seat at the family table. Taken by overwork, cancer or some other illness, gone from domestic violence, sadness or the passage of time. The idea of ​​being separated from the living, in general, does not scare us. Until we approach death a little too closely or read the Bible. Then we realize what it means to die and become aware of the value of our little life. As we age, the loneliness of life can become overwhelming, and too much heartache of all kinds is perhaps the reason why many single people don't like this time of year.

How to escape the anxiety of the uncertainty of the future? Should we get a dog, or go on a Black Friday shopping spree to add to our collections, or find new friends to party with on New Year’s Eve, or even go to church? I have too much respect for the true nature of human loneliness to suggest substitutes or even palliatives. But what I am proposing is that we return to our roots, to the source of our life. The old trees we admire have deep roots, and that’s how they endure. But having roots isn’t enough. God speaks to Jeremiah by showing him different trees, and I love this wisdom :

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord. That person will be like a juniper bush in the wastelands; they will not see prosperity when it comes. They will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”   Jeremiah 17: 5-10. The rest of this chapter is awesome and I would recommend you read it.

So, according to this word, by complaining about my condition, I make God a liar or else I recognize my distance from the source of my life after having put my trust in the wrong place. Of course God understands what we are going through, and he is full of compassion for our weaknesses. But what he perhaps wants to suggest here is that there is a comfort in believing and drawing closer to him, even if the rewards are not immediate? Instead of wanting to flee at all costs the pangs of solitude, going through it with him, and that would be the path to serenity and peace? True rewards are rarely immediate and it takes faith to believe that giving up the small consolations of this present life can bring us great rewards, in this life and in the life to come. I do not mean that we must remain alone, understand me. But Romans 14:23 says that anything that is not obtained on the basis of faith, in other words produced by God in response to our active faith, is sin, which means that our hopes will eventually be disappointed. No, the way to life is to renounce our rights and embrace Christ. Not the crucifix as some wrongly understand, nor the magic host, but Christ who is the living Word of God. Man shall not live by bread alone. We must welcome this Word, eat it and live by it. In it is eternal life. This word is the Bible. "Yes, but there are seeds, passages that we don't understand." So let's eat the word and spit out the seeds.

I had seen a film on television, the story of a perilous ascent. I don’t remember whether it was the north face of the Eiger, or the Grandes Jorasses – perhaps I saw both films – and I had also read Frison Roche in my younger years. Being confronted with the life-size elements in this film was terrifying. Later, I got scared when attempting a climb that was a bit too icy, and walking on the mountain trails remained from then on enough of a challenge for me. Halfway up, the climbers had been caught in a bout of bad weather. There was no retreat. One of them had already frozen to the rock wall and their only hope of getting out alive was to reach the summit. From there, a short escape route would take them to the safety of a shelter – a simple box – where they could wait out the storm. I try not to be a preacher, but when I realize that most people cling to life without knowing where they are going, I cannot rejoice selfishly. Going through storms with gritted teeth offers no perspective for the future, any more than rappelling down with a rope that is too short. We must know where we are going and finish the race. As demanding as life may be, we must not let go of the thin life line that is Truth. Yielding to the sirens of a liberating death offers no perspective for the future, any more than responding to the solicitations of a worldly religion. A revival of the latter would have us deny the vigorous Spirit of the Creator living in us, "by whom I can do all things" said the apostle Paul, to submit ourselves to this deadly and diabolical invention that is the Lady of Heaven and her magic wand. Born again Christians do not denigrate Mary as those who venerate her suggest. But the Bible is very clear that the character of the Virgin raised to the rank of Queen of Heaven, is a fabrication, a transfer from pagan cults, whose interest is obvious if we admit that Christ has a rival ! He is a liar, a thief and a murderer, Jesus clearly stated, and there is no true connection between this character and Mary, the loving mother of Jesus. Jesus said of himself that he is the only Way to the Father, and it is certainly not his mother who would contradict him. Pursuing the Truth, which is one of the attributes of Christ, will make us travel a lonely path, but in which God will communicate Life to us. He will never abandon us. Until Christ comes himself to get us out of this situation. Jesus knew this well when he said: “You will be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he who endures to the end will be saved.”   Matthew 10:22.

Born-again Christians do not denigrate anyone but they do get indignant. When you mention the sadness of seeing your entire family swept up in the debacle of religion, the most spiritual of Catholics will tell you that God has his secret ways of winning hearts, which is tantamount to saying that everyone is going to heaven eventually. I sometimes wish that were true, but that is not what I read in the Bible. In John 10:1, Jesus warns those who will try to enter by climbing over the wall. And the Roman Catholic Church will not smuggle anyone in by celebrating masses, placing them under the auspices of the Queen of Heaven, or receiving money. These are just a few of the deadly lies of religion.

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it”. Matthew 7:13-14.

Do we have a good understanding of the issues of Life ?

Have your Catechism Lessons Exposed you to the Whole Biblical Truth? From the Creation of Man and Woman and Their Purpose in life, to the Coming Kingdom of Peace : A Condensed Illustrated Guide to Christian Survival in the Present Age.

It is important that we have a perspective—not necessarily very detailed, or we would probably be intimidated or even frightened—but a broad enough perspective of our timeless future, as we move through this world where things are rarely what we expect them to be, so that we can direct our life choices in the right way. So that when we wake up to reality, when we pass into the next life, we will be where we expected to be, not where we dreaded going. People say, “I don’t believe in hell, so it’s not for me.” Not believing in gravity won’t stop us from falling, so we better have our parachute. With all these near-death stories popping up everywhere, not believing in life after life would be a very risky bet. As I get older, I see so many people dying without perspective, or dying in religion but not in Christ, and it breaks my heart. Death is not the end of our consciousness, but the beginning! We will have to assume the consequences of the choices made during this life, for an eternity. Christ is the only future of man. Merging into His reality must be our constant quest. And this is also what led me to want to share, in a small illustrated fresco, what life in this world really is, perhaps as a revelation for some. Initially motivated by the observation of a widely shared ignorance of God's plan for the world and for Israel, after the events of October 2023, this catechism, in a way, is based on everything I have been able to understand from the Bible, as well as on the experiences lived and shared by others and to which I adhere. Some elements come from very particular dreams that I have had. I believe that God inspired me with the line, but I would not want to suggest that everything is absolutely accurate. A few people came back to me saying that the images were ridiculous and that they didn't understand the meaning of this story at all. I don't know exactly what put them off, but my God, it's possible. I had some hesitations with these images generated by artificial intelligence, before understanding that God can also use this resource, which ultimately feeds on human creations, themselves inspired by God. And besides, we could say that they were created according to the same principle as God's Creation, that is to say from words. In any case, as far as I'm concerned, they make up for the lack of skills in an artistic field.

But perhaps, the generally accepted bases that make us conceive our life on earth are themselves ridiculously limited, and the mirror effect would be unbearable for us? Skin color is only a minor aspect, but we tend to evaluate everything according to preconceived ideas, while the only impartial filter is the word of God. We thus deprive ourselves of some beautiful experiences that would allow us to grow. God had given me a friend who was ill – I had seen her in a dream during a farewell trip to another friend, and I had been able to meet her three years later. Very beautiful, she was nevertheless in bad shape – God had warned me of this in this dream. She had disordered movements, could not walk without wobbling, she suffered panic attacks and was very dependent on the medications necessary for her movement, but which intoxicated her. People looked at her as if she had had a drink, and some well-meaning people made sure to let her know that she should be ashamed. She didn’t drink, but Liliana had suffered from Parkinson’s disease since she was 32, a neurological condition that affects many more young people than you might think. At that stage, she was experiencing freezes, loss of balance, and involuntary movements. Our twelve years together have freed me from what people might think or say, and that is a prerequisite for being able to look at people and situations as Jesus did. We failed to heal her, and I hate evil all the more for what he does to God and his children – God is not responsible, let’s not be hypocrites. Yet she was a diamond in the rough and I am grateful to my proud and courageous friend, originally from Colombia, for everything she gave me and for the determination she transmitted to me from her daily confrontations with an illness that for her lasted more than 20 years. Living in the present moment by taking advantage of the respites, catching a smile between two winces caused by the pain, losing oneself in the depth of her gaze, searching God. – A gaze freed by suffering, like that of Jesus.

I will never forget the film “The Passion of the Christ”. We were holding hands, overwhelmed by emotion. Whatever our suffering, another has carried it for us. Against the enemy who seeks to bring us down, against resignation, our defense remains indignation. So we dared to forget our misfortunes, to laugh, dance a little salsa and go out into nature. There, we ignored her illness for a few hours and took pictures, imagining a facet of her character that she would play that day. Disabled people need to know that they are beautiful. She gave herself spontaneously to the lens, without pretension, giving everything and expecting everything – a character trait that struck those who knew her. Children instinctively loved to approach her, and I was one of them. I can still see her sitting on the sunny bench in the photo above, sharing our picnic and seeking comfort in contemplating the lake and the birds. Years passed, and as we were returning from a short walk, I had left her in the care of Juliana, her friend and favorite nurse. Liliana had tried to hold me back: Are you eating with me? Not tonight, sweetie, I’m tired… But in the middle of the night, the phone rang. She had choked in her sleep as can happen with this disease. We were unable to resuscitate her. But perhaps it was better so, because life had become very difficult for her. She would have been fifty-five in August that year. It will be three years in February that her suffering are over, and we continue to miss her. That's when this monthly blog began, probably as an antidote to the resignation of having had a broken heart. Death is conquered, but for us it remains a future prospect. The thousands of photos taken during our moments of leisure now remind me how beautiful she was, “inside and out”, as her friend Marina liked to say. Jesus—Jesus who knew how to find her and who raised her head—, now appreciates her company, and he will certainly not say otherwise.

Regardless, Jesus said that if we want to have a chance to see it, we must welcome the Kingdom of God like little children. Children generally have a whole heart and simple and undoubting faith. They have a strength of resilience that makes them go from tears to joy in an instant. I therefore invite everyone to consider that they may not have arrived on this page by chance. Life is a serious matter in relation to our eternity. No matter the journey and what is behind us, the important part is before us. God can speak to us through all sorts of things, and the messages and testimonies that are linked are a precious sharing of life experiences and truth. The catechism in question is rich in passages from the Bible, if only that were all there was. But God can also challenge us through modern illustrations composed from artificial intelligence, and he can even do it through the words or writings of an ass, so that no one can boast.

 

 

 

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This month's suggested Teachings

What if God spoke to you? What is considered by the Church as the privilege of a few rare saints who earned this right through their suffering and works, is in fact the heritage of every believer in Jesus. However, be vigilant, because videos are flourishing where Jesus' rival sibyls spread false good news. Among them, many have come to know the true God through Jesus Christ and have given up exercising an influence that sometimes earned them millions of followers, to now be the exclusive messengers of his love.

You are not in this thing alone. You have a Helper Do you know that there is something even better than having Jesus beside us ? Cait Taylor is a living proof of what she shares.

Chosen Ones are Born with a Missing Piece in their Soul. Wait 4 Appointed 1 by God to Fulfill Purpose. Supernatural joy and peace after betrayal or heartbreak? Peace in the midst of a storm? “Iron sharpens iron”. Jennifer Almaguer has gained valuable knowledge through her own experiences and she enjoys passing it on by coaching people.

The question that led me to Jesus | Taylor Reigh's Testimony Today, we're going to be talking about the very question that began my journey to finding Christ. For most of my life, I lived in a bubble, a bubble that was all about me. But sometimes, life forces you to slow down and realize that there’s more to existence than just yourself.

This message does not come to you by chance True prophetic words come from the Holy Spirit and are always in agreement with the Bible. In a day and age where many are echoing words that come from the evil heart of the enemy, it is refreshing to hear what God is saying through His children. Estelle Richter was a cliff jumper and she almost died in an accident, which led her to a new awakening.

How Love repairs everything | Anastasie Vaskevich Life in Russia has been havock since the war begun. People argue and hate each other. But some understand what is coming : a world where righteousness will prevail. And we build this world now, by letting God change our hearts and our actions. What made me excited about life.

 

    Testimony : God Transforms Her Life Years After Our First Encounter!

 

 

Dreams & Mysteries - The Mystery of the Gift of Revelation Join John Paul Jackson in a journey through some of the deeper subjects featured in the Bible. From Season 1 of Dreams & Mysteries with John Paul Jackson, this episode deals with the gift of prophecy.

STOP WORRYING! This Is Why The Chosen Ones Are Isolated Without Romantic Connections | C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis Central is a channel dedicated to sharing uplifting messages inspired by the teachings of C.S. Lewis, an extraordinary author. Some videos will focus on his writings. However, the Bible, which is the word of God, is always emphasized.

The Keys to having GREAT FAITH | Curry Blake 2024 Sermon Focus on the true basis of God's action in people's lives.

From Calling to Confirmation – How God Develops Us Through Every Season "Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him." Psalms 105v19. Teacher always stays silent during the test.

You Need to Prepare for Jesus’ Second Coming Yes but how ? you might ask. Here are some words of wisdom from seasoned Christians, John and Lisa Bevere, and it's biblical.

Joni Lamb Addresses Allegations: Navigating the Daystar Family Crisis In this compelling 40-minute interview, Joni Lamb candidly tackles the allegations and controversies linked to her family and Daystar. A must watch if you have been made aware of this sad situation.

 

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Thought of the Month, November 2024

 

Born To Win | From the Producer of Faith Like Potatoes A true story that shows how God can transform pain, frustration and emptiness into hope, faith and turnarounds, and inspire many others to become winners themselves.

 

There is one book in the Bible that is special to read. Some say that Jesus never wrote down his words. Well, the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ contains at least seven epistles dictated to John by Jesus himself. What can be off-putting to people, is the difficulty of connecting this book to reality, and to its roots in the Old Testament. Chuck Misler, a great Bible teacher, guides us in this understanding in a very enlightening way.

The Book of Revelation - A Remastered Commentary by Chuck Missler The Book of Revelation is the only book of the Bible with a Promise to the reader! Why? What makes this book so special? Revelation is a "lens" that puts the entire Bible into focus. The lens is focused on the person of Jesus Christ, and his destiny is imminent. This is a book of victory: We are overcomers! We are the ultimate winners in the game of life!

"What Happens Next" Session 1 | Made to Reign | Max Lucado In his optimistic, accessible, and non-sensational Bible study to what happens after death and at the end of the age, Max Lucado provides a wise, well-researched, reassuring overview of what God’s Word has to say on a topic that often creates confusion and anxiety.

The Chosen | Season 4 This fantastic series, now rich of several seasons, allows us to immerse ourselves in an astonishing way in the context of the scriptures which relate to the life of Jesus.

People Get Healed When They Cut Off THIS Evil Spirit… In this teaching originally aired in 2009, Joan Hunter shares a very useful key to many healing.

Heart Dive with Kanoe Gibson There is a treasure that encompasses and generates all other treasures. Why not start your day equipping yourself with the most useful resource available in the world? We are invited to an immersive and transformative Bible study in the knowledgeable and cheering company of journalist surfer and former Miss Hawaii, Mrs. Kanoe Gibson.

 

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Thought of the Month, October 2024

The theme that was inspired to me for October may seem strange to you. It is about reminding us that we are the stake of two opposing kingdoms, kingdoms that are not always possible to distinguish at first glance. We ourselves construct our belonging to one or the other of these kingdoms. An Indian tale goes like this: “Two wolves are fighting in your heart,” said the old man. “Which one will win in the end?” asked the child. “The one you feed,” replied the wise man.

 

Don't take a dragon! This month, I offer you a somewhat special page, created in response to the destabilizing events of October 2023. If you have taste for an adventure, I think you won't be disappointed. This page is richly illustrated, so it might take a little time to load !

 

Your Journey to Heaven | Dr. Larry Ollison Nothing is better than a beautiful picture of eternity to help us bring our lives together and into the right perspective.

Reasons to Believe in Jesus | J.John (must see) British evangelist J.John explains what makes Christianity stand out among other world religions, starting with the fact that Jesus Christ fulfilled over 300 Old Testament prophecies! He also explains how Jesus is the answer to the problem of our sinful nature, and shares how he has seen Jesus answer desperate prayers.

Harvest 2024 is over | Off The Kirb Ministries A British evangelist shares his burden. Every day he sees people passing by without a care in the world, without even a minute to listen to his message. And for someone who knows what is at stake in life, this can become very burdensome.

Jonathan Cahn: The Dragon's Prophecy & the War in Israel You cannot explain history without an enemy. You cannot explain Israël without an enemy. It's an amazing story that concerns all of us.

 

The teaching that follows is particularly dear to my heart, not only because Tony Fitzgerald so aptly addresses the rarely discussed topic of a Kingdom founded on the family. He is also an Australian from Tasmania, but what I am most grateful for is that, 46 years ago—we were then two young, bearded, haired fellows, he a little older than me—I was miraculously healed, both physically and spiritually, by Jesus, thanks to the obedience of this Salvation Army preacher, filled with the Holy Spirit, who came all the way from Australia to my freezing Swiss home. This encounter with a man representing the living God opened a new path of hope for me. Tony was the first, and I have since been blessed by other ministers, filled with grace and the Holy Spirit, from Australia and New Zealand, who have had a tremendous influence on me.

What is the Kingdom of God about ? | Tony Fitzgerald The earthly kingdom that Adam lost to Satan and Jesus had to reclaim. Mary and John before the cross: What do Jesus’ words to them mean? The bride, born from the pierced side. The city of refuge established by Jesus to save us from the claims of the enemy. The Kingdom at hand—these are some of the wonderful thoughts expressed in this message.

 

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Thought of the Month, September 2024

 

New Favorite

Life in 3D – You Raise Me Up When 3 siblings who enjoy singing together, enchant us with their harmonies.

 

A Reminder

I was watching some videos suggested on the well-known sharing platform. They described how hikers were caught out by flash floods in a desert region of the USA. Hikers had gone with their families in good weather, to admire sandstone towers, or a well-known waterfall with turquoise waters. But suddenly, almost without warning, the rain and hail had begun to fall steadily. Trapped in narrow gorges, they were unable to avoid being swept away, some in their cars, by a surging wave of water and mud, a phenomenon rarely seen with such intensity in these places. Some managed to narrowly escape the disaster by running their car aground on a raised island. Others had the fright of their lives and had to be rescued by helicopters. But not all were lucky enough to escape.

I felt led to introduce this month’s column with this reminder of our vulnerability in this world, to remind us of an invitation that God has extended to us and that he has also reiterated to me recently. Given that many believers have dreams and are receiving similar messages of preparation these days, there is probably some relevance in this statement. The Bible quotes Jesus’ own words. Jesus did not rebuke the wicked for their wickedness, the irreligious for their conduct, or idolaters for their attachment to that which cannot save them. Each one digs into his own heart, he said. The good find good treasures there that lead them to Life, and the wicked have only evil thoughts. What he is suggesting is that what happens to us is ultimately not up to God, but up to us ! In the nearly 50 years that I have been a born-again Christian, warnings of the end of this world and the coming of a new world have been issued regularly, primarily by people who claim to be prophets. But even more so in the last ten years, when thousands of simple believers have received dreams or revelation that this is coming soon, even imminently. The doubters and scoffers will be left behind, Jesus warns us, “just as in the days of Noah.” If we doubt that this world is truly lost, and decide to wait until the news breaks before accepting that Jesus’ warnings are worthy of being taken seriously, that attitude could prove to be the most regrettable mistake we will ever make. For since the event in question will surprise all of us, believers and non-believers alike, if we are to have any chance of being rescued by participating in the event, we must prepare for it now, as if it were going to happen today, at any moment! Preparing does not mean panicking and acting hastily. It means drawing closer to God by filling ourselves with the Gospel and the Spirit of Him who said: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,” and by untying the anchors that still hold us attached to the world. The Bible also warns us that “there is only one name given among men by which we must be saved.” But the Christian religion leads us astray, as do all other religions. Jesus establishes his Kingdom from those who do not stop at appearances but who seek the truth. The devil knows this and he is the master of counterfeiting. Once we are ready in our hearts by making Jesus the central pillar of our lives, we can then wait and live in peace another week, three months, or ten years, knowing that our name is on Jesus' list of the redeemed, and that no matter what the circumstances of the world are, we will be part of this incredible adventure! …And if we want to be perfect or feel the need to share with others the benefits of this rescuing effort, we need only remember what Jesus offered to a rich young man.

The Great Separation Dream: Are You Ready? Dreaming With The King: A Dreamer's Journal with Biblical Foundations. Learn to understand the meaning of what you dream. Are You Ready? The Wedding Feast Dreams- Watch til the End

Words for the anxious Christian facing fear of death, health anxiety, panic | 828 with Cait We live in a very anxious time. It is good to remember that fear is generated by the devil to dissuade us from expressing our divine potential and to prevent us from undertaking. Cait Taylor reminds us that fear is a spirit and that in order to overcome it, our eyes must be directed beyond the immediate, to the reality that is to come.

 

 

 

Beware of “Old Prophets”

Our age is described in the Bible as one of “apostasy” (2 Thessalonians 2:3), a Greek word meaning separation or turning away. It is characterized by a voluntary separation from God and a departure from the Christian faith, but also by all sorts of cultural, ethical, and religious deviations occurring within the Christian faith and in the world at large. The only way to get through life without being swept away by this tidal wave of misinformation is to hold on to the things God has shown us and told us, and to continually stand before Him. Beware of “old prophets”? Yes, as the message below suggests. But beware also of young prophets. Read your Bible.

Suggested messages

Here’s How False Prophecy Can RUIN Your Life | Allen Parr If God has shown you something, be very careful and determined about it. Your ennemy will come at you in the most subtle ways and repeatedly to try to turn you from the will of God and to make you ignore His warnings.

5 Underrated Bible Verses That Literally CHANGED My Life | THE BEAT by Allen Parr

 

Stephanie Ike Okafor: Are Your Dreams from God? Be inspired as Stephanie Ike Okafor shares how you, too, can receive revelation from God through your dreams.

 

Jesus’ Most Important End Times Warning | The John Bevere Podcast Once you’ve tasted the real thing, you should be able to recognize the counterfeit. God doesn’t want us to wear ourselves out chasing a pervasive error in this world, but He does enable us to sail safely to the harbor of truth.

This is What You'll Look Like in the Afterlife | The John Bevere Podcast John Bevere reminds us that there are 300 scriptures approximatively that talks about Jesus first coming. But there are 8 times more scriptures about his second coming ! Why arn't we talking about it in the churches?

Pastor Greg Laurie's Talks and Teachings “Hi! You have a beautiful home! Beautiful flower beds too! Have a great day! …Oh by the way, your house is on fire.”

Everything About Demons And Angels In 90 Minutes (With Greg Laurie) Did you know that demons are real and actively trying to sabotage your spiritual life? Well, the good news is that God has his warriors fighting on our side! Pastor Greg Laurie opens up the Word of God to reveal the hidden war and its warriors all around us, and all in 90 minutes!

 

Motivational Lessons “For the children of this age are more shrewd than the children of light in dealing with their own people”. Luke 16:8

 

 

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Thought of the month, August 2024

If April is the month of declarations of love, May the month of blooming flower fields, blossoming trees and weddings, June and July the honeymoon, then August could be the month of thoughtful love and romantic destinations. Should we wait until September for the love letters? After encountering God and experiencing the loving shock of repentance and conversion, if we want our love relationship with Him to last a lifetime, we must move from the stage of the feelings to a more thoughtful appreciation, freed from inferiority and guilt. And this comes from being around Him and gaining an experiential knowledge of Him.

The Chosen | Best Scenes Part 1 This fantastic series, now rich of several seasons, allows us to immerse ourselves in an astonishing way in the context of the scriptures, which relate the life of Jesus. The Chosen Prod.         Best Scenes Part 2

1 John 1:1-4 – The Foundation of Relationship In this teaching series, Pastor David Guzik guides us through the first letter of John, a letter that is truly a love letter from God to us. We are invited to listen to what God wishes to say to us and to respond appropriately to the calls of his heart.

Your Pain Has a Purpose | 828 with Cait Have you ever found yourself wondering why, if there's a loving God, you have to face so much pain and hardship? In this episode, Cait Taylor tackles one of the most profound and personal questions many of us face: "Why would God let me go through this?", exploring the biblical perspective on suffering and how it can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of our purpose.

7 Reasons Why You're Still A Baby Christian Does it feel like you've stopped growing in your faith? Are you feeling stuck in spiritual infancy? Growing in our faith takes intentional effort and dedication. Join John and Arden as they dive into 2 Peter to uncover the seven essential things God never wants you to forget.

Most Christians Fall into This DEADLY Trap Having to care for someone on a daily basis with whom we disagree is a catalyst and a good indicator of our level of forgiveness. Are you constantly rehearsing past hurts? Have you lost hope because of what someone did to you? Offense is one of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to get believers out of the will of God. And the scary thing about offense is this: it often flies under the radar. Most Christians don't even know they are offended, and thus, are completely unaware of the havoc it's wreaking in their lives.

 

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Thought of the month, July 2024

Sometimes it helps to remember some important truths, even if they are not very exciting. We live in a strange world, and we need to grasp some of the realities around us if we are to understand what is going on. There is a simple reason why God’s character seems contradictory, why there is opposition to good, why people seem to have split personalities, why we sometimes act in strange ways that surprise us, why we get sick when we think we are doing everything right. Having some sense of the duality of the world can help us chart a straighter course without always faltering, and to move forward.

 

The enemy does NOT want you to know this! (HOW TO FIGHT BACK) | Cait Taylor Do you feel as though your mind is under constant attack? Are you anxious, depressed, ruminating and having negative thoughts? Today, we are diving into the realm of spiritual warfare, discussing the tactics of the enemy and how the mind is his playground. In this episode you'll learn to uncover the power of scripture in overcoming strongholds (negative thought patterns) and how to stand firm in your faith.

I learned how to Cast Out Demons after JESUS showed me this 😳 | Matthew's Testimony Matthew grew up as a lukewarm Christian until he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit with Fire! Jesus then called him into evangelism and mission work which eventually lead to him discovering how to cast out demons. Matthew along with his wife Alicia now travel around the world teaching and equipping churches for deliverance. Deliverance Down Under.

Jewish Woman Rescued from Demonic New Age by Jesus! | Kayla's harrowing Testimony Kayla grew up in the USA as a young Jewish girl seeking God, but once she moved to Australia she was quickly caught up in the allure of New Age which led to demonic possession and brokenness. After several encounters with Jesus, she finally began to turn to him and everything started to change.

I was into Astrology and Crystals until Jesus showed me this... | Victoria's Testimony Victoria was interested in astrology, tarot and New Age crystals, until Jesus showed her the truth.

How Demons Enter into Children By What They Watch | Teaching by Derek Prince We were all children once. Much of our trauma can be traced back to this innocent part of our lives. Derek Prince's teaching on "Instruction on Deliverance for Parents and Children" provides invaluable guidance for families navigating spiritual warfare. With biblical wisdom and practical insights, learn how to recognize and overcome spiritual strongholds. Also: Protection God Provided Against False Spirits

How I Cast Out My Own Demons | Mike Signorelli Sin, the occult, generational inheritance, unforgiveness, trauma, religion, curses, fears and phobias and many more, are all means through which we can be infected by demons. Mike shares here a practical approach to self deliverance.

 

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Thought of the month, June 2024

The SECRET to Healing the Sick | ft. Tom Loud Our carnal mind is hostile to the Spirit of Christ. If like me you have been praying for the sick with mitigated success, you may benefit from listening to this message. More about Tom Loud's Healing Ministry.

Destroying Demonic Strongholds in Your Mind | Amanda Pittman What determines for you how God sees you, your worth, the things you must do to please, how you view and evaluate others? This and much more is determined not by truth or objective facts, but by what is in your mind. If you hear something long enough, you come to believe it's the truth. How can we free ourselves from these demonic strongholds?

 

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Thought of the month, May 2024

 

What do You do in Times of Crisis ? – The Law of Attraction | John Paul Jackson The greatest victories come in times of failure or defeat. It all depends on whether we trust in God or remain in unbelief. But to trust God, we must approach Him, and we cannot approach Him unless we build our own faith, because God is at the level of Faith. A great teaching on the laws of attraction by an awesome and missed man of God.

 

How do you tell people who are doing everything right, that in reality they got it all wrong?

There is so much sadness in Catholicism because of erroneous beliefs and false expectations. This came to mind last night, when my mother woke up once again, feeling oppressed and afraid that she would die in her sleep and fall into hell. It must be said that she had a near-death experience a few months ago, when her heart stopped in the hospital emergency ward. When she returned to her body, she said she fell into a deep pit and was struck by the cold and the smell of the earth there. This surprised her, because it was not what her religious practice had prepared her for. She is grateful to have another chance, but very disappointed in the way God seems to reward her for a lifetime of work and effort. After this experience, she is now afraid of falling asleep, but she does not deviate one iota from her Catholic positions...

Catholic hope is based on do’s and don’ts – works and sacraments – and not on faith in the grace of God who gives his Spirit of Life to all those who ask him. So whoever seeks to earn his salvation is never sure that he has obtained it, and rightly so. Catholics have a low opinion of God since they do not differentiate between God and Lucifer, which is why they turn to intermediaries like the Queen of Heaven who is an expression of Luciferianism. The saddest thing is that they don't even realize how fooled they are. The punishment they inflict on themselves out of pride is severe since it costs them heaven. A man of God said: “When, for the first time, I discovered through the Word that illness is not the will of God, everything within me was indignant and pushed me to speak out against the will of the devil”. John G Lake. This man has seen tens of thousands of extraordinary healings during his life. I would really urge my Catholic brothers and sisters to open their eyes to the harsh reality of the world. There is no place here for a weak religion. If you are in this situation where you believe in the teachings of men, consider reading your Bible. For example, read Jeremiah 17 over and over again. Read the Psalms, read the New Testament and the entire Bible. Ask God to show you specific passages where He wants to prove His existence to you. If you have not received in yourself the indelible proof that Jesus knows you personally, you do not belong to him, but you belong to someone else. Be bold, because God loves hot hearts. May our gracious God – your loving Father – bless you and teach you, and turn his face towards you and make you whole.

 

This month's suggested teachings

Unbiblical stuff the Catholic Church teaches: Mary, Indulgences, Eucharist, Priests, 7 Sacraments | Mike Winger Evaluating the unbiblical traditions of Catholicism. Having rejected the gospel of grace, they have added a bunch of works and a bunch of mediators between you and God. This teaching deals with several specific teachings that have developed over time in Catholicism. Teachings about Mary, indulgences, the seven sacraments, the Eucharist and more.

It's HARD to think of my loved ones in hell | Mike Winger This is hard for anyone. I don't offer my answer with a calloused heart or without considering how difficult it really is. But, I hope that in my own limited attempt to offer help you will find some wisdom and hopefulness. My answer will probably fall short but I am really just saying "wait" because the full revelation of the glory and goodness of God will answer this for you in due time.

Catholics Come to Christ After Hearing This | Living Waters This video explains in great detail the issues with Catholic doctrine and why so many Catholics have been becoming born again. You’ll also see over a dozen different evangelism encounters with Catholics who are given the true, biblical gospel...and then respond in an incredible way!

Why You Are Not Experiencing the Presence of God | John Bevere Do you want to experience the tangible presence of God? Many people, even Christians, turn away from God to follow men, because they have not felt his presence or because their ears are drawn to liberal theology. But God told John Bevere many years ago that the next move of the Spirit of God would cover the whole earth and that it would be a move of the holy fear of God.

 

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A man's vision of his afterlife is the most powerful motivator for directing his behavior and actions in the immediate future. Here is a reminder of some essential lessons.

The Dead See. This wonderful teaching by Amir Tsarfati answers many questions we might have about what stands beyond death.

Who goes Where? There is a lot of confusion when it comes to God's sovereign plan regarding the afterlife. Where does the soul of the believer go immediately after physical death? That of the unbeliever? What does the Bible say about those who lived and died in the Old Testament? The Apostle Paul taught clearly that not all of us would die before being gathered to the Lord Jesus. Daniel, John the Apostle, and others spoke of multiple resurrections, but who's partaking in each of them and which resurrection will you partake?

The Bema Seat of Christ. Few understand that judgment is awaiting the believer as well; a very different judgment however. Where is the bema seat of Christ? How can we get there? When will that happen, and how will it be?

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King David’s Failings as a Husband – 2 Samuel 11 | David Guzik David Guzik talks to us about Second Samuel chapter 11, and the tragic errors made by a man after God's own heart, King David. My friends, seeing something casually is not a sin, but wanting to take a second look at the thing leads to our downfall.

Solomon's Tragedy – 1 Kings 11 | David Guzik David Guzik explains in detail the decline and fall of King Solomon based on Scripture. An essential sermon for our times.

Always Talk To God First Every Morning | A Blessed And Powerful Prayer To Start Your Day Something I have to be reminded all the time. Yet there is no doubt that this act of submitting our mind to God will change the course of our days.

New Telescope Findings Challenge Big Bang Theory | Creation Talks On Christmas Day, 2021, the world’s most powerful space telescope was launched. Data and images sent by the James Webb telescope shocked the scientific community and do not cease to amaze it. What was found on the outer edges of our galaxy was not expected at all and contradicts the model of the Big Bang Theory.

The ONE thing you need to practice for a fulfilled life | Romans 8:28 with Cait Taylor Do you feel like no matter what you do or accomplish, you're never truly fulfilled? Today we're talking about the one thing you need to know to live life to the fullest. We'll talk about how idolatry can subtly take over when we don't put God first and practical steps to realign our priorities, with the hope that this will help you find true contentment and peace. 🕊️

5 Divine Principles to Achieve Your Dreams | Romans 8:28 with Cait Taylor “If you are a believer, you should be living just for an audience of one.” “Do not stay with dream stealers, but seek out like-minded dreamers.” These are samples of the great wisdom found in young people who sometimes have turned to God not so long ago, gained through reading the Bible and lining up their life with the Word of God. Other valuable experiences shared by this Spirit filled young lady.

 

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Thought of the month, April 2024

 

Why have we replaced Passover by Easter and the Resurrection?

The content of the March thread which was just finished turned out to be a bit long, so I'm going to separate the Passover-related items and start a new thread with this actual topic.

During our conversation last month, we were reminded of the danger of simply wanting to follow a religion. No religion in the world is virgin but all have been submitted to the spirit that governs this world. The Christian religion is no exception, and I have explained how and why it was separated from its Jewish roots and then grafted onto the Greek and Babylonian background of our European culture. By decapitating the Jewish religion, and amputating the Christian religion of its roots, the deceiver was able to slow down the progression of the Kingdom of God by manipulating these fragments of a truncated religion to establish his own reign. If we simply adhere to any religion, we will likely miss out on our salvation and end up in hell. It's true, I said a word that no one likes to hear or read, but the issue is simply too serious not to mention. Everlasting Life is not obtained through religious practice, and I am saddened to see that millions of people practice a religion that will not save them from hell. But the Apostle John says that Life is in the person of the Son of God, and that God has given us the firstfruits of this life by giving us his Son, and the Spirit of his Son by whom we call God : Father.

“Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life”.  1 John 5:10-12.

I also recalled that Jesus and his disciples were faced with a conspiracy from the political and religious world, against them and in reality against God. Whether the plot was a success depends on how we view it. To some it may appear to have been a success, but the devil knows that he was legally defeated in this confrontation, and it is now only a matter of time before judgment comes, a judgment withheld primarily to allow as many people as possible to change sides before it is too late. … (Click to read more)

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What is the Hebrew Passover?

Jewish Passover is an event that originally took place in Egypt. Under the pressure of exponential judgments which will be exercised against them, the oppressors of the people of God will be forced to let the Hebrews go, who under the guidance of God will be able to resume the path of their conquest of a conditional freedom, that of the sons of God. Despite their sorrows and despite the brutality with which they were treated during these four hundred years of captivity, the Israelites have multiplied and they leave, taking with them the strength of Egypt. The primary meaning of the word Pesach, or Passover, comes from the “passage of the Lord” who comes in person to precede his people. That night, an angel of destruction will kill all the firstborn of Egypt. Why does God attack the firstborn? God chose to share his reign and authority on earth with man. By attacking the beginnings of man's strength, God reminds us that man has transferred this authority to an illegitimate government represented by the pharaohs, but in reality made up of fallen angels. But the Son of God, his firstborn, will present himself as a substitute for all those who recognize him as their savior. The Lamb of God had not yet been slain, but grace was available in the form of secured credit if you will allow me to put it that way, for it had been foreseen before the foundation of the world.

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God”. 1 Peter 1:18-21.

This voluntary sacrifice will therefore be prefigured by that of a lamb without blemish which will have to be consumed on the night which will precede their departure. The Hebrews had to eat this meal in haste, being dressed, their coat tied around their waist, standing with their shoes on their feet and ready to leave at the signal given by Moses. We are thus invited to share these signs in what is called the Lord's Supper or the communion of the Lord, every day of our Christian life, being attentive to the signs of the times and waiting for the secret moment when Jesus will “pass” to look for us.

“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that  day will close on you suddenly like a trap. For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”    Luke 21:34-36.

In Luke 17 starting in verse 20, Jesus says that one will be taken, the other left, and that we should remember Lot's wife and not look back. He ends by saying that we will no longer need our bodies, at least that is one way of understanding the last verse, and Paul reveals to us that we will be changed in a flash into glorious beings, as we go to the meeting Christ. When will this happen? It is part of God's strategy : Jesus says that the Son of Man will come when we do not expect him.

“It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping”.   Mark 13:34-36.

Jesus gives us however some benchmarks, such as the fact that this will happen in the generation that saw the restoration of the nation of Israel, and we know that it was reconstituted in 1948. He also says that this will happen when everyone has the impression of peace regained after a period of conflict. But this peace will actually be the calm before the storm.

“There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near. “Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man”.   Luke 17: 25-36.

 

So, what are our Easter celebrations in this context of a counterfeit religion?

It really all comes down to this: Satan, we understand, offers us a kingdom of God from now on and for this world, “his world”. While Jesus speaks of a delayed kingdom, acquired at the cross, and which comes to be established in the hearts of the disciples before appearing on earth. To which of these two paradigms is our Passover celebration linked?

The English term Easter is derived from the Saxon spring festival dedicated to Ēostre or Āsteron, the goddess of spring. They decorated eggs, a symbol of life, they gave each other rabbits to suggest fertility and they made small round biscuits meant to represent the body of Tammuz, son of Āsteron or Ishtar, the Queen of Heaven – a dead son who resurrects every day, as the unconquered sun. They had spent forty days in a sort of abstinence before engaging in sexual debauchery supposed to produce babies that would later be sacrificed. These practices called for by a god with a sick mind were sickening, and this Passover should not even be considered by Christians. Paul writes to the Galatians as if they had lost all common sense.

“Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you. Be like me, for I also am like you. Brothers, I beg you”.   Galatians 4: 4-11.

“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir”.

Easter has become for Christians, the feast of the resurrection of Jesus. But is this how Jesus himself envisioned the Passover celebration? Jesus is charged with a mission which is not that of anesthetizing men while waiting for their own resurrection. On the contrary, he comes to prepare them for a new Passover, for a new passage, as the word Pesach suggests.

“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world”.  John 17:24.

He will provide them with proper teaching, and then he will equip them by breathing into them his Holy Spirit, not so that they will sit around celebrating his resurrection with champagne, jelly eggs and chocolate, but to prepare them to leave this world. On Passover night, God passed over Egypt and took his people with him. Yes, we will leave soon, to return and reinvest the world, but in another form, in a glorified body, whatever this new identity may be. Because there is a persistent misconception about Heaven. Heaven is God's domain, and its courts are only a place of transit for men, – Jesus says somewhere: “as in the days of Noah” –, an ark in which they will be kept safe, but our heritage and our reality will always be linked to this Earth and to the new Earth that will one day replace it.

“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words”. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18.

“Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape”. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3.

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones”. 1 Thessaloniciens 3:12-13.

“Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years”.   Revelation 20:6.

 

The Elements that Transform us.

Jesus is the fruit, or the fulfillment, of all the prophetic words that were spoken in the Old Covenant. And just as Moses brought the people of Israel out of Egypt, so that God would transplant them into a new land, Jesus wants to take us with him so that once transformed into his image, we return to conquer an earth which will then be entirely renewed by his word. But do we want this future? Or are we satisfied with what we have? The forty years lost in the desert are a lesson for us. It was easier for God to bring his people out of Egypt than to pull Egypt from the hearts of his children.

The lamb was to be consumed entirely overnight, accompanied by a brew of bitter herbs, and the remains were burned in the fire – a single and definitive sacrifice.

When he says: “I am the bread of life!” or “He who eats my substance has everlasting life”, Jesus is not asking us to engage in human sacrifice and cannibalism, as some people who were scandalized upon hearing him understood. But it alludes to the fact that He is the creative word of God. “Everything was created by him, and without this word, nothing was created”, it is written in the Gospel of John. I'm not going to repeat myself, but I go more in depth in previous month's sharing.

“He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord”.  Deuteronomy 8:3

The word of God endures forever, says the Bible. Christ is not only the Word and the Lamb of God, but he is also our Passover.

“Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth”.  1 Corinthians 5: 7-8.

To commune with this cup is to identify ourselves with the substitute that God himself has provided, so that he can spare us! It is no less than looking into the eyes, the one whose body was bruised and who agreed to die in our place, before he could take charge of us for this exodus. This is why this rite is formidable. By it we are delivered and healed if our intentions are pure, and by it we would condemn ourselves if by levity we betrayed Jesus by keeping one foot in this world from which he tore us away at the price of his life.

“So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup”. 1 Corinthians 11:27-28.

 

The Bread of Life and the Bitter Cup.

After Jesus had fed the crowd by multiplying the loaves and fishes, these men remembered the manna, which Moses sent down from heaven like dew in the desert. Jesus seeing the crowd following him said to them:

“Verily, truly, I say to you, you seek me, not because you have seen signs, but because you have eaten of the loaves and have been satisfied. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you; for it is he whom the Father, whom God has marked with his seal.” John 6:26-27.

“Then Jesus said to the people, “For sure, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you bread from heaven. My Father gives you the true Bread from heaven. The Bread of God is He Who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to Him, “Sir, give us this Bread all the time.” Jesus said to them, “I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to Me will never be hungry. He who puts his trust in Me will never be thirsty. I said to you that you have seen Me and yet you do not put your trust in Me. All whom My Father has given to Me will come to Me. I will never turn away anyone who comes to Me. I came down from heaven. I did not come to do what I wanted to do. I came to do what My Father wanted Me to do. He is the One Who sent Me. “The Father sent Me. He did not want Me to lose any of all those He gave Me. He wants Me to raise them to life on the last day. He wants everyone who sees the Son to put his trust in Him and have life that lasts forever. I will raise that one up on the last day.”  John 6:32-40.

Why does Jesus also ask us to drink his Blood?

God forbids the consumption of blood. So of course, Jesus is not referring to the blood itself but to the life that is in the blood. Blood represents a being's life, and His own blood made atonement for our life. We were dead in our trespasses says the Bible, but Jesus brought us back to life by covering us with his blood. The only life worthy of renewing our life is God's life, since He is the giver of our life. It is his spiritual life that now renews our body.

“For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life”. Leviticus 17:11.

But during communion, his blood also represents his death. Before being arrested, Jesus said to his disciples, “Can you drink the cup that I must drink?” He was referring to his ordeal.

“For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 1 Corintians 11.

Paul reminds us that to drink from this cup is to proclaim the death of the Lord until He comes. And it is again a reference to the Jewish Passover and the bitter sufferings of this flawless lamb representing the Son of God, who is immolated on the eve of the exodus from Egypt and whose blood will cover the houses of the Israelites, so that when God comes preceded by the angel of destruction, the believers shall be spared. The bitter cup can also point to the sufferings of the Israelites enslaved in a foreign country. By drinking from this cup we remind ourselves that this is all going to end soon as Jesus returns.

“Take a bunch of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin and put some of the blood on the top and on both sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out of the door of your house until morning. When the Lord goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down. “Obey these instructions as a lasting ordinance for you and your descendants”. Exodus 12: 22-24.

In the old covenant, the blood of an atoning victim is a covering from which those who are sprinkled symbolically benefit. Peter brings to our attention that this lamb foreshadowed the atoning sacrifice of the Son of God. In 1 Peter 1, he says that God, the Father, has chosen those who according to his plan have been cleansed by the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and benefit from the sprinkling of his blood. Let us note the steps: The Spirit sanctifies or renews us, so that we can obey Jesus Christ and thus participate in the sprinkling of his blood, or in other words, receive our safe conduct to the Kingdom that comes. Jesus will say:

“But about that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be. At that time there will be two men in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one will be left. Be Ready for His Coming. “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming”. Matthew 24:36-42.

Let's make sure that we're ready for our Passover !

 

 

April 12

“And those who have insight will shine like the glow of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever”. Daniel 12:3.

Congratulations to Heart Dive, Kanoe Gibson and Friends ! They could grow their own business or simply enjoy life with family, but a small team is committed to delving deeper into the Bible daily to serve us the milk and honey of God's Word. The 100,000th subscriber arrived as they reached their hundredth day of commitment in 2024, a well-deserved success for these exceptional courses.

 

This Month's Suggested Teachings

How Passover Became Easter | LHT Presents The early New Testament Church didn’t celebrate Easter. Why not—and what changed? Phil Sandilands discusses the shift from Passover (which God commanded) to Easter, a feast of pagan origins. Discover why Passover is still important to God—and why Easter will never be an acceptable replacement.

Amir Tsarfati: Jesus and the Passover Amir's teaching on Jesus through Jewish eyes, revealing the true meaning of the Old Testament Passover Seder in light of New Testament events.

The Truth About Easter | Robert Breaker An in-depth teaching on the Luciferian origins of the symbolism, rites and religious holidays and festivals observed in traditional Christianity.

Discovering Your Divine Purpose – And Becoming the Helpmate of God! | Jonathan Cahn One of the beautiful mysteries of God begins in the Garden and reappears with the Messiah in your salvation. Reality finds its explanation in this mystery! Today's world may soon freak you out if it hasn't already. But if you enter into the destiny that God has reserved for you, then you will experience these moments with joy.

 

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Thought of the month, March 2024

 

What lessons should we learn from history ?

Recently, a friend reminded me of my promise to upload new images. This announcement appeared on my website in December. It was postponed from month to month due to adverse circumstances affecting loved ones, which had to be faced. However, the images are now ready and all that remains is to select a few, to find inspiration for a presentation and post them. But it all seems so futile...

Adversity and suffering create a climate of uncertainty that is hardly conducive to our creativity. And currently, the whole world is suffering from not knowing which foot to dance on. It seems that playtime is over. The outlook is darkening, with numerous alarmist speeches on the state of the world and the even more worrying proposals for an authoritarian takeover issued by the eminences of the G7 and the World Economic Forum. Should we believe in environmental predictions, adhere to neofascist speeches or listen to those who claim that everything is fine and that in reality, nothing has changed?

“I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet; for I am a herdsman and a grower of sycamore figs. But the Lord took me from following the flock and the Lord said to me, ‘Go prophesy to My people Israel.’   Amos 7:13-15

These words are those of a shepherd, a hill runner who certainly has neither the makings nor even the ambition to be a prophet. But because of the resignation of God's servants, God forces this man of peace, close to the daily realities of many people, to deliver a very disturbing message in order to warn his fellow citizens of imminent disasters. The priests first try to reason with him: Everything is fine, calm down, nothing you say will happen! But when he persists, they then accuse him of being a conspirator and command him to keep quiet. … (Click to read more)

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I had never thought that one day, I would talk about the serious things that concern our world, and I never even wanted to be interested in them. All I wanted was live in peace in the company of loved ones, and explore with them some parts of a magnificent world. But no one escapes the reality of the world. And when the devil no longer knows which of your weaknesses he can attack you with, he will attack those around you, and mainly those who persist in not wanting to take responsibility for their faith and their knowledge of God. Jesus knew that: “A prophet is only despised in his country, among his parents, and in his house.” If you have not known at some point to follow Christ by leaving father and mother, then, instead of living this adventure of obedience to God by surfing on your faith and on a few miracles, you will soon be cornered into a situation where you will constantly plug the gaps that the demons will open among your loved ones, to monopolize you and discourage you from undertaking things that could advance the Kingdom of God. And this is exactly what is happening in the world. The devil goes berserk because of the efforts of those who advance the knowledge of God, and he sets fires everywhere. Many journalists and politicians are worried. Evil explodes. But what we actually see are the lures that serve to mask the real issues. An imposter remains for the moment, the master of the game for a majority of men. But fortunately, whatever evil he intends for us, us who have come under the leadership of another Lord, we know that God will return it in our favour.

 

Lesson of the day: If the world is bad today, it is because the true knowledge of God has been lost.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.”  Hosea 4:6.

As another Passover holiday approaches, it seems that time is racing, and it could be another sign of the end times, God shortening time in order to encourage awareness among us. For many, Easter is synonymous with celebration. Spring replaces winter, primroses follow snowdrops. For Christians, life has finally had its victory over death. But the prelude to this Passover is much less joyful.

When reading the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, one thing jumps out. Some of the Jews are very angry. They are deeply disturbed by those who announce that Jesus is the Messiah of Israel. It must be said that Israel has just gone through a brutal and painful period, and this is certainly not the time to awaken a dormant conflict by drawing upon them the gaze of the imperial eagle and renouncing the fragile Pax Romana. Their leaders do not need another agitator or a “savior” who will anger the empire. So they're going to stick with the status quo. This Jesus is a sweet dreamer, a careerist who came out of nowhere and has no idea of the responsibilities they face. He does not match by any extent the criteria that they have established concerning the hypothetical liberation of their nation by a prince of war. If only they had read the prophets... But they stick to their prejudices and now they will have to get rid of this impediment to going around in circles quickly, and with him, of all who follow him, in order to prove to Caesar that they are still a stakeholder in his empire and that they remain in favor of the Roman peace. As Caiaphas, the high priest, said: “Don’t you see that it is in our interest that a single man should die for the people, so that the entire nation does not disappear?”

This will not prevent the Romans from crushing their nation once again, seventy years later, by razing the temple as Jesus had announced, and by renaming the Kingdom of Israel: “Palestine”, that is say “land of the Philistines”, in order to deprive the Jews of a future identity. The Philistines, these descendants of Cretans with a bad reputation according to Paul, seem to have ravaged the eastern Mediterranean towards the end of the Bronze Age, and conquered these now ill-famed coasts where, among other things, the cult of Baal, or Dagon, lord of thunder, and Ashera or Astarte, his mother, queen of heaven and goddess of fertility. The Canaanite peoples devoted themselves to the cult of Moloch or Chemosh, to whom babies were sacrificed by burning them alive, as well as to ritual prostitution. God having resolved to make these abominations disappear, Joshua and the kings of Israel will conquer them, before being in turn dispossessed of those territories by the Romans. Advances granted by God are conditional.

 

What happened in Jesus' time, is happening again.

Was it not precisely to avoid this confrontation with the empire of iron, that many Christians have tacitly accepted compromise throughout history, in order to live in peace in a world which remains fundamentally opposed to their God and their ideals? For about a century, the expression of the Christian faith has enjoyed unprecedented freedom in certain Western countries. God favored this freedom so that the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ could be preached to all the nations of the earth, before the end comes. For, as God gave each individual the possibility of making choices that will determine their eternity, he wanted each nation to also have the possibility of choosing or rejecting the God of Israel, in order to be judged fairly. What determines the beginning of the end of this world is the progress of the preaching of the Gospel. A providential and yet very illusory peace. Faith in the God of the Bible, and obedience to his precepts, may soon be made illegal. Laws are regularly passed, and it is already illegal to have pro-life positions in some states, or to discriminate against people whose sexuality is deviant. Parents are being taken to court because they demand explanations from teachers who violate the consciences of their young children by showing them things that children should not see. The world seeks to sweep away all that remains of biblical ethics, in order to establish new laws which will relate, in particular, to the genetic and bio-technological modification of human beings, and involving artificial intelligence as a means of control. A persecution is being organized which will spare no God-fearing man, not even our brave universalist Catholic brothers. But before this project of eradicating biblical values can be applied on a large scale, the salt of the earth must have been removed from it, in other words, Christians filled with the Holy Spirit must have been raised up near Christ. Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. If this salt loses its flavor, what should we salt it with? This salt is no longer worth anything: it is only good for being thrown out and trampled on.”

“You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness”.  Romans 8:8-10.

Christians who do not see fit to receive the Holy Spirit will be in great danger, having become a nuisance to the world, and disowned by God himself. Therefore Isaiah said:

“Turn therefore to the Lord, while he may be found. Address him while he is near! Let the wicked forsake his way, and the man of iniquity his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, who will have mercy on him, to our God, who never tires of forgiving.” Isaiah 55:6-7

 

Paul warns his disciple Timothy of the dangers of biblical illiteracy.

Biblical illiteracy constitutes a breeding ground in which no tree can grow. Only prejudices, superstitions, deviances and passions of all kinds thrive there.

“Know that in the last days there will be difficult times. For men will be selfish, lovers of money, boasters, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, irreligious, insensible, disloyal, slanderers, intemperate, cruel, enemies of the good, traitors, heady, puffed up with pride, loving pleasure more than God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying his power. Stay away from these men. There are among them who enter homes, and who captivate women of a weak and narrow mind, loaded with sins, agitated by passions of all kinds, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth”.

“You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work”.  2 Timothy 3.

Someday I will tell you again how I was touched by the Holy Spirit, simply by reading the New Testament in my parents' Catholic Bible, when I only wanted to prove to myself that God did not exist and that in reality, man was God. God then joined me in my ignorance, and it was He who proved to me that I was not without Him. In a message I linked below, titled “Finding Your Destiny in The Kingdom of God,” the teacher reminds us of some passages of Scripture in which God reveals to us that He has known us since before we were born, and even that he has been interested in our future since before our conception ! We all have a hidden identity within him, an identity that our parents have not know, and that we did not even suspect until he allowed us to discover it. Psalm 139:13. Jeremiah 1:5. Matthew 16:18.

 

Clinging to God is for our good.

Jeremiah offers us this magnificent and well-known text, in which God contrasts the man who relies on human wisdom, and the one who seeks God.

“Thus says the Lord, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the Lord. “For he will be like a bush in the desert And will not see when prosperity comes, But will live in stony wastes in the wilderness, A land of salt without inhabitant. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord And whose trust is the Lord. “For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit. “The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? “I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds.”   Jeremiah 17:5-10.

 

What does religion represent today?

Of course, we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Religion teaches principles that are beneficial to life in society. However, this is not the case for all religions. Does religion fulfill its role today? What we see is that the world is becoming irreligious on the one hand, and fanatic on the other.

The problem with religion, perhaps lies in the very etymology of the word.

Two etymologies are possible, which are not opposed:

1) Religere = to connect, to find an understanding in order to control the belief. We can by extension connect the term to the idea of a government, moral or political.

2) Relegere = reread, ensure of the intelligence of a belief, as opposed to a simple superstition.

Both of these eventualities involve human intervention. Men consult each other on the means of controlling belief and its content, or of controlling men through belief. These approaches can be justified, but only up to a certain point. Belief must guide, but it must not become an end in itself. Belief is a set of human precepts assigned to the observation of a rite. Mass and worship are rites, and by definition, human steps aimed at attracting the good graces of a divinity, or those of the participants in worship. By definition, religion, like the law of Moses, is unfulfilled, in the sense that the rudimentary elements exposed therein serve to prove to men that they are in a state of perdition with regard to the demands of God. But religion alone will not be enough to save them. Religion should lead men to meet the Father, and then withdraw to allow men to emancipate themselves in a relationship with him. As an institution, however, it has every advantage in keeping men dependent and captive, just as, for example, medicine makes patients dependent on a healthcare system that finances it. The doctrines and elements of religion are unstable and have varied over time, while the content of the Bible is not.

In Matthew 21, Mark 12 and Luke 20, Jesus denounces the fact that the winegrowers seized the vineyard for themselves, after having killed the legitimate heir. Those who hear it cry scandal and that these winegrowers deserve to be severely punished! …before understanding that it is them that Jesus is talking about. “After hearing his parables, the chief priests and the Pharisees understood that it was about them that Jesus was speaking, and they sought to get hold of him; but they feared the crowd, because they considered him a prophet.”

“Why did the Gentiles rage, And the peoples devise futile things? ‘The kings of the earth took their stand, And the rulers were gathered together Against the Lord and against His Christ.’ For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur”.    Acts 4:25-28.

The plot of the religious people against Jesus – and by extension, that of men against God – was completely predictable. David had already announced it in the 2nd Psalm. Jesus makes a clear observation about the religion of his time:

“Jesus said to them, “Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me. ‘But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.’ Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.”    Mark 7:6-8.

Isn't the observation the same today? What in our mind has force of persuasion is not the word of God, but it is that of a man – whether we call him pope, apostle evangelist, Dalai Lama, imam or head of state. And over time, the pope gives in to the adjustments demanded by his faithful. So much so that the Gospel is no longer the Gospel, but has become a message transmitting a kind of peacemaking kindness, humanist and almost Buddhist in its essence. Jesus does not eat of that bread. He said to his disciples, “I have food to eat that you do not know. My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” John 4:32.

 

What we contemplate, we become.

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14.

The thing about contemplation is that it transforms us into the image of the object of our contemplation. The young bird which emerges from its egg will imbibe the image of the parent which it will contemplate when opening its eyes. Jesus invited Nicodemus, this righteous man searching for truth, to be born again. Nicodemus was, like his people, born into a society and into a religion. But Jesus invites him to be reborn by the Spirit of Truth. But how? he asks. “You are the doctor of Israel and you do not know these things?” Religious people spend their time contemplating their religion. We just need to do the same, this time contemplating the glory of the only begotten Son who came from the Father and imbuing ourselves with his word.

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate

the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit”. 2 Corinthians 3: 18.

From then on we are no longer of the world, even if we still live in this world.

“If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you.”   John 15:19.

We all want to be loved. But we must accept that we cannot be friends with everyone, in a world that maintains a rebellion against God. God puts us to the test in this way. “If you love me, keep my commandments.” “Do not put yourselves under the same yoke with those who have not received the same sonship.” We cannot partner in business with those who do not have the same values, nor marry someone who does not have the same beliefs, or it would be calling for tons of trouble. And this also implies that we sometimes have to take positions that go against the grain.

 

The Bible: a subversive book and some understood it well.

Who wrote the Bible? Many men have written parts of it. Who brought these writings together into one? Again, men came together, and after prayer and deliberation, they were led to preserve the writings that constitute the Bible. They did it under the inspiration of the same spirit: the Holy Spirit of God. We can therefore conclude that the Bible was written under the inspiration of God. Many men have attacked the Bible in an attempt to prove that it is not genuine. Most threw in the towel, but a few converted during the exercise. The Bible is a book that presents a mathematical perfection that cannot be explained other than by admitting that it is inspired. There is a connection or thread that runs throughout the books of the Bible. Jesus and the apostles mention passages from the books of the law and the prophets, thereby recognizing their legitimacy. The Bible as a whole is a patchwork that reveals to us the true face of God. The fact is, the Bible is a whole. It is self-supporting and self-explanatory. One can only understand the meaning of certain words by having a thorough knowledge of the Bible as a whole. The New Testament is inseparable from the Old Testament. There are things in the Old Testament that are difficult to accept until we understand their validity. But at some point, Christianity saw fit to separate the Gospel from its Jewish-Hebrew background, and to bring it closer to Greco-Roman culture. This distancing was not innocent, since it was felt that the Church would henceforth replace the Jews in the continuity of God's plan for the world. To support the foundations of the Replacement Theology, the fathers of the church drew certain notions from Babylonian culture, and from ancient Egypt, and they grafted them onto the revelation of the New Testament, or vice versa. This is how a whole series of non-biblical doctrines and rites appeared, such as the cult of the Virgin, alias the Queen of Heaven of the Babylonians or goddesses of the same order. I say this with the greatest respect for Miriam, the mother of Jesus, because the poor woman had nothing to do with it, but this cult has replaced the traditional understanding – Israel giving birth to the Messiah, who in turn gives birth to the people of the redeemed. The ceremony of the Catholic mass introduces a new sacrifice. A form of human sacrifice in which one literally consumes the flesh and blood of the Son of God, through the transubstantiation of the ancient Egyptians. This rite replaced the sharing of the bread of Heaven, which is the word that Christ, or the Messiah, brought to the world. Yet when Jesus instituted this habit called Holy Communion, his disciples did not devour him. They understood very well that Jesus' words referred to the Passover lamb sacrificed the day before the people of Israel left Egypt. God then gave them this sign as a foreshadowing of the sacrifice of his Son, whose blood would cover their sins so that they would not be judged with the Egyptians, and whose Truth and Spirit (the flesh) would give them a supernatural strength to complete their transition towards freedom. They immediately understood that all this symbolism found its realization before their eyes, around this Easter table, and in the tragic and at the same time salvatory events which would follow.

“For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such a declaration as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory: “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well pleased”— and we ourselves heard this declaration made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. And so we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture [m]becomes a matter of someone’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God”.   2 Peter 1: 16-21.

 

“Hunger for knowledge is born from doubt. Stop believing and learn.” André Gide.

“You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder.”  James 2:19

It is certain that Mary had nothing to do with the establishment of the worship of the Virgin in the Church. Mary always considered herself the servant of the Lord. When consulted, she refers people to her son, telling them: “Do all that he tells you.” She had complete faith in the word that had been spoken to her, that she would bring into the world a savior for Israel. Despite the difficulties which surrounded this virgin birth, and the dangers during the first years of Jesus because of Satan's attempts to suppress him, she only understood late how God was going to reveal this saviour to the world, as indeed the other disciples, who until the last moment expected something completely different. This unexpected turn of events was part of God's plan. As is often the case with him, God challenges our certainties to better catch his enemies and defeat them. But the fact that she was not a prophet does not take away from the fact that Mary behaved like a worthy daughter of Abraham. So why would she ask, centuries after she was in the eternal presence of her son, that the Catholic Church be dedicated to her and that she be venerated throughout the world? You don't have to be very perspicacious and even a dilettante like me in matter of religion can understand it. By reading the Bible, we understand, through certain overlaps, to whom the apparitions of the Virgin of Lourdes, and all the other apparitions, are attributable. Marie has simply suffered identity theft.

Mary is innocent, so why should this sword pierce her soul? It could be what the Bible calls, the iniquities of the fathers. Mary represents our human nature giving birth, for each individual, to a divine being through the impartation of the Holy Spirit – we truly become new creatures, the Bible says, when we are born again. But so that this new being from Heaven can grow, the earthly one must die in a way. Marie was human like all of us. She had inherited a mentality. She could even have been influenced during her lifetime by certain religious biases that were current among the Jews. Her son has only limited trust in her. Sometimes he has to moderate her. In Mark 3 and Matthew 12, Mary thinks that Jesus has lost his mind. Her spirit is tormented and she urges her other sons, Jesus' half-brothers, to go and get him to bring him home by force. Satan knows that Jesus loves his own, so he seeks through his family to influence him and dissuade him from risking his life and their reputation by carrying out his mission. His family was undoubtedly under great pressure from community leaders.

If Jesus is of divine origin, Mary remains fully human. The prophecy about her says: “A sword will pierce through your soul, that the thoughts of many may be revealed.” What is this about? There are probably other ways of understanding it, but I imagine that many Jewish women had kept, as a custom, a form of forbidden veneration that is sometimes described as “crying Tammuz”, or “offering libations to the Queen of Heaven”, and which the prophets of the Old Testament regularly denounce when they see these representations displayed on every street corner and on the hills. Don't these descriptions suggest anything to you? I'm not saying that Mary engaged in these rituals, and I don't think she did. But Mary is a child of her people and she carries things within her unconsciously, what some call: intergenerational curses. We know for instance, that Rachel had stolen the theraphim from her father's house and that she took these idols on their family odyssey. Solomon had married foreign women who reintroduced the worship of their mother goddesses to Israel. It is an endemic belief that dates back to the Garden of Eden, and more specifically to the myth of Adam's first wife – Lucifer versus Christ. I know women who are not Catholic, who do not go to church, but who have a virgin or perhaps a Venus on a shelf in their house, and who will not hesitate to burn a candle to invoke the good graces of this deity if the the opportunity presents itself. This is a custom that originated in paganism, and has affected our understanding of who God is for generations. I never cease to be amazed at the graphic imagination of image designers. At the moment I see flocks of rabbits and kittens passing through my Whatsapp contacts, flights of bells scattering painted eggs and hearts of all kinds with touching Madonnas and even Jesuses. Smooth, smiling Jesuses, not the torn and bloody Jesus of Passover reality. I don't understand how people can be encouraged by these tasteless things that carry no truth in them. The imagery is one thing – let's assume it's a medium to convey benevolent feelings – but the custom is far from trivial since it leads us to worship the serpent.

Jesus knows very well what this is about and he speaks about it severely in his letter to the Church of Thyatira. In Revelation 2, he warns the church that if it does not turn away from this association which he describes as adultery, he will cast its members on a bed of pain and he will have to make his children “die from death”. Dolorism is the acceptance of a curse. Why such harshness? Because the Church must realize that this practice brings Satan, who is the rival of Christ, into the Church and into families! The spirit behind dolorism and the worship of the Virgin is a satanic spirit and Jesus must set an example for other churches, we are told later in the text. Catholics do not like being reminded of this side of Jesus. Yet, in laying down his life for his friends, Jesus demonstrated the greatest love that anyone can express. He died so that we might have health and life in abundance. In return, he demands that we be obedient and true. God loves us with an unrequited love, and he has the right to expect us to love him alone, and with all our being.

“You shall have no other gods besides Me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. You shall not worship them nor serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, inflicting the punishment of the fathers on the children, even on the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing favor to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments”.   Deuteronomy 5:7-10.

 

Jesus has purchased our healing. But are we ready to take three steps in his direction to receive it?

In fact, the Catholic Church has allowed itself to be stripped of its Christian identity. It reintroduced the exclusive priesthood of priests, when in reality every believer becomes a priest through the work of Jesus. For example, she lost her prerogatives in matters of divine healing. What was the inalienable heritage of every Christian living in the light, is now expected from an obscure divinity resurfaced from antiquity and sheltered in a cave, a statue to which the same words are recited indefinitely, which is contrary to the Christian faith. Jesus said: “When praying, do not multiply vain words, like the pagans, who imagine that by dint of words they will be heard.” Even the salvation of souls is now attributed to the so-called Queen of Heaven. This belief gives rise to situations that are intolerable. You have in front of you a normally constituted, intelligent and cultured person, a capable housewife, valued spouse and mother, a convincing and efficient businesswoman. But when it comes to demonstrating her faith, she behaves in an unintelligent manner. And this because religion has put in her head since she was a child, fanciful ideas about God and a romantic understanding of what faith is. Deprived of the authority of the believer, she does not know how to deal with spiritual problems and finds herself completely helpless the day she falls ill, an illness which hides itself in all possible forms and which none of the many doctors consulted know how to definitively treat. From a certain age, this person experiences a state of chronic and pathological anxiety. All her certainties collapse. Satan's trap has closed on the person you love, and masses and pilgrimages will only worsen her dependence on the illusory goodwill of angels who are, moreover, reprobated by God. Her friends and co-religionists will be of no help and can only encourage her to bear with dignity and resignation this condition which is also theirs. This is the condition of those who have abandoned the living God. They simply do not know that Jesus took upon himself all our suffering and illness during the torture and crucifixion. For God actually delivered and healed us on that day, two thousand years ago. Now secure in the hand of God, we can snatch our healing from the hands of Satan, by faith. Because our own merits will not gain us anything. If we have forgiven others their trespasses and if we place ourselves under the almighty hand of the Lord by renouncing sin, the spirits of illness will not be able to resist us. And God who forgives us our trespasses will also make our healing effective. But it is up to us to learn to ask and receive, knowing that all that is according to the will of God – and that we prosper is the will of God, is granted to us. The Holy Spirit constantly intercedes for us but, but we will not always have a human intercessor available to do this for us. Those who do not ask or ask in the wrong place, or who doubt, receive nothing from the Lord, says the apostle James.

“You shall not make for yourselves idols, nor set up any graven image or statue for yourselves, nor shall you place any stone adorned with figures in your land, to bow down to it; for I am the LORD your God.” Leviticus 26.

You would like to open these people eyes and make them consider God differently so that they understand where the error is and so that they are no longer bitter against this Father God who resists them and forced to find their consolation elsewhere. If they only accepted their error, they could repent and give their children a chance to be delivered in turn from intergenerational curses. But religion has built real fortresses in their minds: the walls of self-importance, those of the superiority of tradition, a misplaced community pride and the fear of betraying and disappointing, to be judged, rejected by their families and their community, as they sometimes did for others. Would you believe me if I told you that some Christians are like some Muslims who would rather see their children and relatives die without God and go to hell, than see them find God and be born again in another denominational environment?

“Large crowds were travelling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: ‘If anyone comes to me and is not ready to lose father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters – yes, even their own life – such a person cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple”.  Luke 14:25-27.

“For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.” Acts 28:27.

 

The knowledge of God is humbling. But to cultivate humility is to cultivate hypocrisy.

This superiority complex that arises from our ignorance prevents us from having a detached and objective perception of the global political context and, for example, from having equitable positions with regard to the Palestinian problem. If our spirituality is at the level of the soul, we will judge, not on the basis of a historical background and proven facts, and even less according to what the Word of God affirms, but we will allow ourselves to be moved by these shenanigans which are widely relayed by journalistic circles which thrive on emotion and sensationalism. The human soul is far too easily manipulated. Although they may not realize it, these people are captive to the spirit of the world that opposes God's reign on earth and his plan of redemption, a spirit that is fundamentally anti-Semitic and anti-Christian. They thus bring upon themselves additional curses intended for the enemies of God. This is a very sad situation that even a Christian can find himself in. And this is essentially what Paul is explaining to Timothy above, when he says, “Always learning, but never coming to the knowledge of the truth.”  You can therefore only helplessly watch their descent into hell. Don't ask me how I know...

But if you do not listen to me and do not do all these commandments, ... I will make the hearts of those of you who survive in the lands of their enemies faint; the sound of a agitated leaf will pursue them; They will flee as one flees from the sword, and they will fall without being pursued. …

Those of you who survive will be afflicted with sorrow for your iniquities in the lands of their enemies; they will also be afflicted with sorrow for the iniquities of their fathers. Leviticus 26.

 

Do you really know Jesus?

This is why God is uncompromising regarding idolatry. And whenever the Jewish people are overwhelmed, helpless, sick, pursued or robbed of their crops by enemies, the prophets require them to break and get rid of the signs of this veneration, and to return to God with all their hearts, that he may heal them. If this gives you ideas, however, don't go destroying objects that don't belong to you. Jesus comes across one of these bigoted women at one point, the story is found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 11. This event occurs at the time when Jesus is giving teaching on demons. Sometimes demons manifest themselves when we talk about them, and this does not fail to happen. This is the spirit of veneration of this entity with Babylonian origins which is represented carrying its son, the unconquered sun.

“When the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and not finding any, it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds it swept and put in order. Then it goes and takes along seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.” While Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed.” But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” Luke 11: 24-27

The soul and the feelings – what the Bible calls the heart of man – are all deceptive. The word of Jesus is sometimes described as a sword coming out of his mouth. We must not forget that Jesus is a warrior. He showed up in occupied territory to deliver us from the lies of the devil. And if the sword sometimes waves, it is in this direction and not to harm us. We must allow His word to deliver us from ourselves, for we were born in sin. Mary finally understood this, and she participated in the dispensation of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.

“And all of you, in your dealings with one another, clothe yourselves with humility; for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; and cast all your anxiety on him, because he himself takes care of you. Be sober, watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him with firm faith, knowing that the same sufferings are imposed on your brothers in the world. The God of all grace, who has called you in Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while, will himself perfect you, establish you, strengthen you, make you steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:5-10.

 

Jesus, the Hebrew.

This is how several Jewish festivals and traditions were given a new meaning, by detaching them from their origins and linking them to Babylonian traditions, and sometimes even to pagan rites which were current among us, I think in particular of the Day of the Dead. According to Jesus, God is the God of the living and Christians do not associate with the dead. Calvinist Protestantism is not above suspicion, far from it. But if we delve a little into the depths of Catholicism, and by extension, into traditional Christianity, we realize that certain elements are an offense against Christ himself. From Constantine to Charlemagne, Rome became a kind of anti-Jerusalem. The first millennium will be marked by a debate between the two powers which both claim to be “constituted by God”: the pope or the emperor, who is sovereign? Forgetting that the head of the Church is in reality Christ, who leads it in a spiritual way, men will attribute worship and believers to themselves. The spiritual movement initiated by the Holy Spirit through the first apostles returns to a carnal and quasi-pagan religion. The cult of the Queen of Heaven is surreptitiously reintroduced into the church until it supplants that of the true God.

But is it wickedness to reveal certain things that some would like to keep hidden? To what extent should we honor the beliefs of others, when we know that people are deceived, and that what they believe causes them to face the wrath of the very one they claim to be their God? Jesus said that sooner or later, everything hidden will be revealed and the best kept secrets will be shouted from the housetops. You must know that in the eyes of God, those who endorse a church or an organization are responsible for the blood that has been shed by this church or this organization. Jesus told the Jews that those who rebuild the shrines of the prophets are like those who once killed those prophets.

We are born within a tradition which provides us with a certain background, generally made up of good principles, but which are sometimes questionable in their application. And it is up to us to then gain our maturity by separating what is holy from what is not, as God asks us to do in the Bible. The God of the Bible is not Yin and Yang. He is light, and in him there is neither shadow nor variation.

“Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.”  James 1:16-18.

His character does not fluctuate. But our own shadows are projected onto our relationship with him.

“Why is my suffering continuous? Why is my wound painful, and won't heal? Would you be to me like a deceptive spring, like water of which one is not sure? Therefore thus says the Lord: If you cleave to me, I will answer you, and you will stand before me; If you separate what is precious from what is base, you will be like my mouth. It's up to them to return to you, But it's not up to you to return to them. I will make you like a strong wall of bronze for this people; They will make war against you, but they will not conquer you; For I will be with you to save you and deliver you, says the Lord”.  Jeremiah 15:18-20.

Why did the prophets serve the truth with such zeal and dedication? Perhaps it is because they saw the Truth personified at some point. When you see something perfect, you can no longer settle for pale substitutes and live in compromise.

 

“Blessed is he who does not take offense at Me”

It is therefore not so surprising that Christianity is considered by many Jews, as an offense to their identity and to their faith. However, Jesus and his apostles were all pure Jews, and I doubt that he had the blue eyes and blond highlights that are attributed to him in the pious engravings that depict him. But in reality, it doesn't matter and anything is possible. “It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is of no use. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life,” Jesus says in John 6:63. Jesus said another word full of wisdom elsewhere: “Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Why want to make amalgams in order to appropriate what belongs to others? If Catholics consider themselves the children of the Church and the Virgin, and Protestants as the sons of Luther or Calvin, of Wesley, Spurgeon or one of self proclaimed modern apostles, true Christians are simply the sons of God in the sense that they are the spiritual seed of Christ through the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the heirs of the promises that Jesus made to Abraham.

“You are not yet fifty years old,” they said to him, “and you have seen Abraham!”. “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds”. John 8:57-59.

For it is indeed this Yeshua, whose name means “God saves” or “God delivers,” who once met Abraham, under the oaks of Mamre. Yet men don't recognize him and they want to kill him for his daring. Men only recognize what is theirs.

“But as for you, do not be called Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. And do not call anyone on earth your father; for only One is your Father, He who is in heaven. And do not be called leaders; for only One is your Leader, that is, Christ”.  Matthew 23: 8-10.

I don't know if by reading these lines you realize the extent of the misconceptions and preconceived ideas that are transmitted to us by religion. No religion is virgin. The world remains for the moment in the hands of an enemy, and religion does not escape its control. It would be useless to try to fight against windmills, because due to sin the entire creation has been subjected to vanity and our efforts will not be enough to turn the situation around. But it is vital to understand that we each bear responsibility for our lives and for the things we adhere to. When we face the throne of God, will we be able to justify ourselves by hiding behind the political and religious leaders we have followed, when the latter will be condemned? During the Nuremberg trials, could Nazi officers claim that by sending innocent people to be massacred, they were only obeying Hitler's orders? Do our laws of war prevail in the eyes of God? God recognizes only one law of war: “As for my enemies who did not want me to reign over them, bring them to me and let them be put to death before me.” These are the words of Jesus in Luke 19:27. And, “Whoever was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:15. It is therefore better not to have to confront God on the basis of our laws. Because in reality, God has not left us without resources, and to survive in a world occupied by the enemy, we have the possibility of drawing from its source, pure water, and this is not the case in all parts of the world where it is sometimes forbidden to own a Bible under penalty of death. Everything that emanates from the world is nothing but a vast deception, and religion is not the only one to blame. Even the way we react to such comments is dictated to us by the world. This is why Paul, in Romans 13, and James, ask us not to rebel against authority or against order and religion, but to submit to God by obeying established authorities, as far as this which is required of us does not violate the law of God, in order to resist the devil who is the destroyer, and to serve as a testimony to all, so that God can exalt us in due time. The apostles had the habit of putting priests against the wall by telling them: “Judge for yourselves: We must obey God rather than men.” Jesus came to open our eyes and ears, not to make us bark and bite.

 

The Gospel does not consist only of words, but it is a demonstration of the Power of God.

When John the Baptist was informed of the miracles of Jesus, he sent two of his disciples to him to inquire: “Are you the one who is to come, or should we wait for another?” Jesus gave them this answer to pass on to him, which to John was unambiguous:

“And He answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have the gospel preached to them. Blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.”   Luke 7:22-23.

The best way to preach the Gospel is to demonstrate it. Men are sensitive to displays of power, because true power is what is missing in our world and in our society. People read two lines of my writing, and move on. John for his part, preached in the power of Elijah, and the people were convinced. Jesus did not raise his voice, but he performed the miracles of God's grace and the crowd followed him. It was captivated by his words: “Never did any man speak like this.” But Jesus himself said: “Blessed are those who believe without having seen”. They are blessed because they have in themselves the testimony of the Truth. Receiving the Holy Spirit also means having within oneself the capacity to understand and judge – something indispensable in this world of all kinds of influences. To discern is not to judge according to our criteria, but it is to hear the voice of God. And it must be said, this is not something that can be learned overnight. Peter heard God tell him that Jesus was the Christ, the son of God. But on that very day, he proudly said something to Jesus, without even realizing that he had heard it from Satan. If you have been made capable of hearing the voice of God and of recognizing the suggestions of the devil through your inner testimony, you are happy says Jesus. To the extent that you cling to this testimony, you will have a good chance of being saved from the unprecedented political, moral, and religious confusion that is engulfing the world.

“As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him”. 1 John 2:27.

 

A Word made flesh.

But how to receive the Holy Spirit? Here again, things must be clarified, because there is Holy Spirit and Holy Spirit. There is of course only one Spirit of God, which is also the Spirit of Jesus. Jesus said, “No one comes to me except the Father who sent me draws him.” How can the Father draw us to Jesus? Here again, let's not look for noon to two p.m., it is still and always about the Word. The Father is the creative Word, the Son is the Word made flesh, and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Word who accompanies us.

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty: there was darkness on the surface of the deep, and the spirit of God moved above the waters. God said: Let there be light! And there was light". Genesis 1.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” John 1:1-4.

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” John 14:26.

In the spiritual world, you can have all kinds of encounters, and believe me, none of them are advisable. There is only God we can rely on. But how to meet God? By simply reading his Word! The Bible, the one whose content is universally recognized, is the testimony transmitted to us by the Holy Spirit, of the redemptive power of the words of Jesus. And Jesus tells us that his words are actually those of the Father. Prefigured in the Old Testament, revealed in the New, this bread truly restores life to the world, and it heals those who are steeped in the lies of the devil. Illness is one of the fruits of lies – someone said in French : “maladie : mal a dit”. Because as we breathe, walk and eat daily, the word that accompanies us is alive and practical. It is our spiritual food, our oxygen, our bodyguard and our antibodies. It must become our daily bread, as Jesus mentions in his prayer. Do we understand how our body transforms our food into strength and vitality? Not necessarily, but we generally eat every day. Likewise, it is not necessary that we understand everything we read. The important thing is to consume the word of God without restraint. Our spiritual being will know how to digest it. I remember the appetite I had for the Bible when I first read it when I was twenty-two. I only had my parents' Catholic Bible in the beautiful version of Abbé Crampon. However, without knowing anything about it, I was not attracted by the so-called “apocryphal” books, but an inner guide led me towards what made sense. Some apocryphal books are historically or literary interesting, but they are not essential to our faith. Some bring confirmation for things already mentioned elsewhere. And we should easily spot the false gospels that the world is fond of. Among ancient books however, a certain very controversial book, but quoted by the Apostles, could be very valuable to us in the last times for the explanation it gives of the whole angelic context of our world, such as the revolt of the angels and their final judgment. This book mentions very actual details about what will happen in the end times. Strangely, it was removed at one time from almost all versions of the Bible, yet was passed down through Ethiopian tradition. I regularly reread the Bible, whether it is a classic version or the one in current language, and for a long time I have been looking for an explanation to difficult passages using Greek and Hebrew translations which are easily accessible thanks to Strong's references. And now that my eyes are tired, I also listen to it willingly. We are extraordinarily fortunate to have access to more quality Christian teachings through the Internet than we could possibly listen to. And what previously required one to attend a Bible school can be learned from home and in an extraordinary variety. The Internet will never replace community life and experiences, but it is undeniable that knowledge has increased, as Daniel prophesied in his prophecy for “times far gone.” The Bible reduced to its essentials offers a word which is truly “living” and which permits to our spiritual being to grow and assert itself. This word renews our intelligence and gives us a different perception of things. Furthermore it heals us physically, and applying it gives us Life and saves us from the prospect of having to pass through Hades - the same word is used in the original text for physical healing and for the regeneration of the spirit .

“In their distress they cried out to the Lord, and he delivered them from their distress; He sent his word and healed them, and brought them out of the pit. Let them praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works for the sons of men! Psalm 107:19-21.

 

A Living Hope.

Peter also tells us that our hope is alive, since the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in us. It is therefore not a simple religion but it is a new life. He then says that God keeps the inheritance stored up in heaven, and that it will be revealed at the end of time. Perhaps this is what Jesus' contemporaries did not know or did not want to accept: that there was a precondition for the coming of God's reign. They would have wanted to see this kingdom manifest on earth, to then begin to believe and sanctify themselves. A few miracles will not have been enough to convince them of this reality. Peter reveals to us that in his wisdom, God chooses those who obey Yeshua without setting their own conditions.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”  1 Peter 1:3

 

Will the Gospel of Jesus Christ prevail?

In the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, confronted with the pugnacity of the Apostles, the guardians of tradition end up admitting that they are sure of nothing. This Jesus could be who we say he is, so let's give ourselves a chance for him to prove himself to us.

“Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; don't risk fighting against God.”  Acts 5:38-39.

 

He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. Revelation 22: 20-21.

 

 

 

This Month's Suggested Teachings

 

Natural Evangelism: Praying, Caring, Sharing | Canon J. John When you are open to evangelism, there is no coincidence. J.John and Killy tell amazing stories that happened naturally when they agreed to reach out to others.

He Saw End Times Storms When He Visited Heaven - Randy Kay Interview Randy Kay joins Troy Black to share his story of what he experienced visiting Heaven after his heart stopped, as well as what Jesus showed him about what awaits our Earth, and the suffering of God for our lost world.

The War of 2024 - Part 1 | Jack Hibbs The war of 2024 is a war against men, a war against women, and a war against everything there is in between them. Part 2

When You See These Things - Part 1 | Jack Hibbs Pastor, and occasional advisor to the American Congress, Jack Hibbs paints here a masterful fresco of current times. Part 2

Spirit and Power of Elijah | Peter Tsukahira A Japanese American Israeli speaks, in relation to recent and coming events, about the Passover season and how the Gospel should be returned to those who gave it to us in the first place.

Finding Your Destiny in The Kingdom of God | Peter Tsukahira Peter reminds us of some passages of Scripture that will make us realize that we all have a personal identity hidden in Christ.

How Knowing God's Word Helps You Know His Voice | Lisa Harper and Friends Join this conversation in which Laurie Crouch, CeCe Winans, Joyce Meyer, Christine Caine, and Lisa Harper share their experiences on how we can hear God's voice in order to know His will.

Debra Fileta: How Facing Your Triggers Brings Healing Oh, but why did I overreact in such a way? …I'm probably not the only one in this boat, and this teaching helps us understand how past hurts still affect us, and how to move forward.

God Just Told Me This About Mother Mary - Prophecy | Troy Black Who is the Son, for you ?

 

Teach young people that their life, morals and choices belong to them, and you'll make them a clueless generation when troubles come, ready to surrender to anyone who promises them bread.

 

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Thought of the month, February 2024

 

Wisdom stands at the crossroads, she cries out loud.

In this month of February, I once again feel the urgency to address some essential questions. Who are we as human beings — and first of all, who am I as an individual and what should my aspirations be, and more generally, to what destiny are we invited as human people inhabiting the Earth? Can we just identify with this infamous stew simmering in the cauldron of culture and politics? Should we defend the values that are fashionable while feeding on the foam that rises from the boiling bowl and which is served to us by television news? Or should we react and avoid falling into this mass of incoherent elements, by grabbing a lifeline? Sometimes existence hangs by a thread. (Click to read more…)

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Who do I belong to?

What influence, what current of thought, what movement, what religion, what God, what devil? Because let's not kid ourselves: little men don't belong to themselves. The idea that we could have appeared spontaneously on earth is a mirage blown up by a low-grade philosophy from socialist universities. We are no more self-determined than we could be self-sufficient. Our very atoms come from a primeval dust – stardust – which is lent to us. The energy that agitate our molecules and the spirit that animates our flesh can be taken away from us at any moment.

And to begin with, what is an identity? I think therefore I am, said the philosopher. Do we think we are only the sum of what we believe about ourselves? If this is the case, let's be careful not to fall asleep because we would risk immediately disappearing. Would our consciousness go back to our birth? This would be presuming a dazzling evolution. Or to the origins of the earth? This would reduce it to the expression of a random vibration coming from a global geomagnetic fluid. Who am I really? It is in reality a puzzle that neither scientists nor the thinkers of this century have managed to elucidate. Where do I exist, where does my ability to think, feel and express, to stiffen or, on the contrary, to become ecstatic come from? And what do I need to acquire over the course of my life that the animals around me have only received in limited proportions?

 

What is the fundamental difference?

The book of Genesis describes the origins of the earth and what it contains. But there is something or someone even older than the earth, and this entity speaks, it expresses itself, it shouts in our streets and stands at the crossroads of our lives to challenge us. But often we don't pay attention to it.

“I was born when there were no depths, No springs laden with water; Before the mountains were established, Before the hills existed, I was born. He (God) had not yet made the earth, nor the countryside, Nor the first atom of the dust of the world.” (Translation from the Louis Second Bible)

That which is thus expressed in Proverbs 8 is wisdom. She says in verse 24 that she was brought forth as the first of God's works, before any atom in the world existed.

“I played on his earth in the inhabited world, and found my delight in human beings.”

And there I say well done ! People with long stern faces, cold eyes and deep, inexpressive voices, probably got it all wrong. Wisdom is a child, the earth is its garden, and we the human beings are its playmates ! I am thinking at this moment of the blessing pronounced by Jacob on one of his sons. “Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.” And it is through the swirling words of a loose doe that God makes the thoughts of the wise and intelligent waver. The wisdom of God is alive, while that of the world contains and conveys death. The gemstone that symbolizes Naphtali is the diamond. Diamonds reflect the light in a particularly brilliant and sometimes unexpected way. The diamond is hard because it is pure. It is a carbon crystal in its raw state. If you rub a hard object against a diamond, it will be nicked before you can chip it. When the word of God dwells in Naphtali, God will use him to convince and free the prisoners through powerful prayers. And that is what it takes because God's people are a stiff-necked people, according to God's own complaints. Ezekiel was not from this tribe but he was a Levite, the tribe of the priests. God made his forehead as hard as diamond. This did not mean that Ezekiel had to engage in verbal sparring with the naysayers, but when he was confronted with the hatred of those who opposed the words he had spoken in behalf of the Lord, he was able to hold on despite persecution, until circumstances prove him right.

“For he who finds me has found life, and obtains favor from the Lord. But whoever sins against me harms his soul; All those who hate me love death.”

If you do not know how to become like these little children again, you will not enter the Kingdom of God, Jesus said. The world was created by God for our enjoyment, and all the wonderful things in it are there for our jubilation. But we know that the world has been hijacked and perverted for the benefit of another. To find its originality, we must read the Bible. The Bible is a description of the lost world, and the projection of a world renewed by being placed under the creative breath of the divine wisdom, which should soon be manifested. The children of light are above all the children of this Word. The great originality of this word is that it is alive. This does not mean that God's principles are outdated or haphazard, but it does mean that God cannot be put in a box. God is not ceremonious. I think back to this story in which Elijah fled from Queen Jezebel after he had put her false prophets to death, during a ceremony in which God intervened powerfully, and which was fatal to them. Appealing to divine judgment is a dreadful outcome because it puts us in a position to be judged ourselves. Elijah was undoubtedly marked in his mind by the implacable move which caused him to execute these men. He then finds himself completely depressed and discouraged of all and of himself. So, in the mountain of Horeb, which is Mount Sinai where God had given the law to Moses, and where Elijah thinks he can find the link, God must make him undergo a reset of the spirit that now inhabits him. Elijah undergoes a kind of spiritual cardioversion.

“The Lord said, Go out and stand in the mountain before the Lord. And behold, the Lord passed by. And before the Lord there was a strong and violent wind, which tore the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces: the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind there was an earthquake: the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there was fire: the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire, the murmur of a soft and light breath. When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. And behold, a voice called to him these words: What are you doing here, Elijah?”   1 Kings 19:11.

 

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways.

As the sky is high above the earth, so are my ways high above your ways, and my thoughts above your thoughts”. Isaiah 55:9.

It must be said that all kinds of so-called spiritual awakenings are taking place these days. Some are based on tradition, and it is a return to legalism. Others, about bizarre spiritual manifestations, still others about being on fire for the movement we are trying to grow. These movements arise in reaction to the sin that reigns in the world. But at the risk of offending some, God did not initiate these movements in their expression. God wants to revive us through a personal relationship with him, in all wisdom and in his peace.

God is not always what we imagine. The world experiences many disasters, wars, disease and death. All of this suffering happens because of our sin as humans. But let us be careful not to equate God’s character with these events. Many people try to create their own representation of God, to escape the cliché of the supreme God of the Romans and Greeks, or even the God of Mount Sinai. We see these statuettes or New Age concepts displayed everywhere. But none of these representations come even close to what God actually is. You shall not make any representations, God said as one of his first commandments. The Gospels show us that people who were too fixed in their understanding of God, were offended by the words and actions of Jesus. Yet Jesus taught us to pray: “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name.” The Greek word “Hagiazo” for hallowed, means to cleanse from the outside, to purify, to make holy. Jesus places this requirement at the top of his prayer list. Mythology, religions and sects have tainted the name of God with all kinds of false concepts, prejudices and preconceived ideas. Wisdom says:

“I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.”   Proverbs 8:17.

“I will let myself be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring back your captives.” Jeremiah 29: 14.

Jesus tells men who are captive to the spirit of Satan, that they need not be afraid of bothering God !

“And I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and the door is opened to him who knocks. Who among you is the father who will give his son a stone if he asks him for bread? Or, if he asks for a fish, will he give him a snake instead of a fish? Or, if he asks for an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If then, being evil as you are, you know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” Luke 11:9-13.

Wisdom is an inexhaustible source of benefits and wealth.

“Men, to you I cry, And my voice is to the sons of men. Stupid, learn discernment; Fools, learn intelligence. Listen, because I have great things to say.”

“For wisdom is better than pearls, more precious than all precious things. I, wisdom, dwell in discernment, And I possess the science of reflection. The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil; Arrogance and pride, the path of evil.”

 

What kind of burden do I carry?

Paul said to the Galatians:

“Brothers, you have been called to freedom. Only do not make this freedom a pretext for living according to the flesh; but make yourselves, through love, servants of one another.” Galatians 5:13.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and thus you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2.

To be a servant is the most beautiful mission and it is within everyone’s reach. Jesus himself came, not to be served, but to serve and to give his life as the ransom of many. Servant does not mean servile. Jesus did not engage us in an assistantship. He did not found a humanitarian work, even though these things are sometimes part of our commitment. By feeding the thousands with a few loaves and fishes, Jesus simply demonstrated who he was, and he did it to remind us of who we are, as a big brother would care for the little ones by showing them what life is about and learning a few things so that they in turn can get by in life. “Give them something to eat yourselves,” Jesus said to his disciples. Did he want to make them an army of bakers, or for them to return to their fishing nets? Maybe for some. But by confronting them with the impossibility of this task, Jesus wanted above all to make them understand that their commitment must be at another level. By multiplying resources, Jesus demonstrated to these crowds, who he was. Despite this, most of the people who followed him were there simply because they had had something to eat. “You will always have poor people with you, but you will not always have me,” he said aside to his disciples. And if we don't watch out, the devil will overwhelm us with poor people of all kinds. People satisfied with their popular and religious wisdom, and who will feel no attraction for the wisdom of God. They will keep us in the prison of their constantly needing to be satisfied. These people who do not feel their state of poverty also do not see the need to attach themselves to the abseiling rope. Even in free fall to hell, they are satisfied with themselves and all they strive to do is not go there alone.

Let us remember what Jesus said to this young man who wanted to bury his father, before joining him to follow him:

“Let the dead bury their dead, and you come and follow me.”

Jesus teaches us that there is another way to help others, and that is by demonstrating the existence of what he calls: the Kingdom of Heaven. This is the dimension in which God reigns and where his inexhaustible resources are placed at our entire disposal, so that we can share them. Things that the wisdom of God communicates to us spontaneously and of which we could soon have a great need, when the world will be hit hard by the pending economic crisis. But the source of all these good things is God, it is our Father, let us not forget. He loves us and through all these amazing experiences, he wishes to make us fall in love with him and with his incomparable wisdom.

 

Zara - The Secret of Life | Jonathan Cahn Sermon Jonathan Cahn shares on the mystery of the kingdom of God contained in the word Zara. A Hebrew word meaning to sow, Zara will determine what comes in and out of your life – blessings, relationships and everything in between. It is time to learn how to operate according to the economy of the Kingdom.

The Mystery of Brother God! And How Close is Jesus/ Yeshua to You! There is a mystery in the Hebrew and Greek texts about how close, intimate and deep your relationship with God should be. Jonathan Cahn shares some intriguing facts about Jesus and his family.

Live Unoffendable | John Bevere Indignation against evil does not justify anger. The author of the bestseller “The bait of Satan” invites us to check if in our lives there remains a root of bitterness that would poison our existence and our relationships through offense. Going further, he invites us to learn to live without being offended. A most important message, according to Matthew 6:12.

How to Be Angry and Not Sin — Lisa Bevere In our time and culture, we are under great pressure, and anger can easily be justified. We watch films where violence and revenge are the order of the day, we play video games. Parents throw tantrums at their children and the children infuriate their parents. But we know deep down that it is wrong and that it can make us say things or commit very regrettable actions. Lisa Bevere openly shares her own struggle with anger, even as a mother and pastor's wife, and how she finally broke the pattern that was passed down through her Sicilian lineage.

Debunking the Mystery of Speaking in Tongues | John Bevere People have a lot of questions about speaking in tongues, and most of them are cleared up once they gain understanding. Through this wonderful gift of God’s Spirit, we will experience direct contact with God and receive specific guidance from Him.

You've Got Something - Stephanie Ike Okafor We have something precious to change the world. Are we driven by fear or are we pressed by love? Stephanie Ike Okafor invites us to evaluate the value we attribute to the friendship of the Spirit of Jesus.

Waiting on God - Stephanie Ike Okafor When is waiting normal and acceptable, when is it faith, and when is waiting beneficial? Everything in God comes at an appointed time.

 

 

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Thought of the month, January 2024

 

Success versus Love – Gaining a proper perspective.

In a discussion forum in which I regularly participate, a photographer recently came with this subject: “Art versus Perfection – a philosophical musing”. The photographer – a true artist doubled with a great technician who has explored several fields during his career, fields like music, photography of people, also of products for their promotion, a great guy, came to the conclusion that if we don't be careful, we easily fall into the trap of the cult of refined techniques and advanced tools which can lead to final products which are technically perfect, but which too often are devoid of emotion and soul. He remembers with a certain nostalgia the recordings made with the means at hand and some slightly blurry photos from his early days, but which seem to have retained all their character. Thinking on this got me a subject for this month's rambling. I'll try to put words on this uneasiness which touches me the first when I give in to the mermaid's song and the temptation at my level to attribute success to high-resolution sensors and to high-performance lenses. (Click to read more…)

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To most of the challenges of life, we can find answers from an immediate perspective, and that's what we are doing most of the time. Or we can zoom out. And the more we zoom out, the more detached we become from the actual reality, but also the more clarity we gain on the issues. “We must act like a man of thought and think like a man of action,” wrote a man named Henri Bergson. “For a conscious being, to exist consists of changing, changing to mature, maturing through indefinitely creating oneself” said this same author. So our duty is to constantly zoom in and out in order to respond effectively to the practical challenges, but with an appropriate perspective – an evolutive process in which we grow as grows our understanding. How this thought is developed remains to be defined. We are all influenced to some extent by mimicry. For instance, the kid who plays with his truck in the sandbox is very serious about what he is doing and you shouldn't tell him that when he is “playing”, he is wasting his time. Same for the girl who plays with her dolls. As they play, kids are laying foundations steps on which their practical and relational life can build. Our existences are built on our imagination much more than they are built on our education. Imagination develops through playing, drawing, reading, talking and listening to others, through education, through music, watching films, and of course taking photos, wandering, meditating, dreaming, worshipping, in fact just about everything. That's also why we should be selective and gather the right materials, in order to build the house we want, and in a proper place.

But why are we always striving to attain perfection by buying better tools, acquiring better technique, comparing ourselves to others, to finally never be satisfied? Are we just luring ourselves with our artwork? Why does our quest for beauty constantly drift towards the means to achieve it? Why do we admire the resulting image and not the person who served as a model, the creation and not the Creator who stands behind it? We probably need to breathe in imagination in order to breathe out creativity. Sometimes, new tools come in to help us in that sense. But we should find our creativity in the source of our life. There was a king named Solomon. He has put together some meaningful sentences. In the Book of Proverbs, chapter 25, we read:

“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter. To search out a matter is the glory of kings. As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable”.

I believe that this sentence contains the essence of all science. Art is a form of science, and if science is about discovering the universal laws that govern disorder, then art can be interpreted as an attempt, at an individual level, to dominate over chaos through some lines sketched in a pleasant way. “The highest ambition of art is to reveal nature to us”, said the same Henri Bergson quoted earlier. But also to reveal our nature to us, I would add, and to help us transform it.

I have to speak about it with the humility of an uneducated man, and I'm also that kid who plays in the sandbox when it comes to my faith in God. There are laws that we know, and there are other rules that we don't know yet. We know for instance that if we venture to step onto the pond's surface, we might soon meet the catfish. But limitations are there to be challenged and boundaries to be crossed. We become kings, or masters if you prefer, when we move out of our comfort zone and give us chances to discover and subsequently apply some new set of rules, rules that are pre-existing but in a concealed form. It's what the discoverers have done. Is there an end to the discovery? Maybe, maybe not. Despite all the advances of science, the universe remains a mysterious place and new still unknown laws of physics are regularly implied if not yet understood.

I am not a religious person, but like all humans, I'm a worshipper. I try to be as imaginative as the beauty of this earth invites me to be, while taking care not to slide in the dim and gloom, – in the dark side of the force as George Lucas puts it. And so, in my quest for the elusive white wolf, I came many years ago across this book called the Bible. Far from being what most of us understand as a religious book or a collection of fables, this sum of writings is mind opening and offers very interesting hints on the existence of hidden sets of rules, or rulers, who govern our immediate reality. The writings might be perceived as religious at first, but their aim is to free us from mere religion and bring us into another perspective on life, by inviting us to worship and be in communion with the source of truth and beauty. That is what Son of Man did throughout his life. He was irreligious and was hated by the guardians of tradition for it, but he had life in him. Everyone has some truth within them, but THE Truth is actually a person, the master builder, and the Bible reveals the plans he has for us.

Without zooming out when our nose is stuck in the mud, all we can envisage from these unknown rules is that they are God's special interventions and we call them miracles. Then some religion appropriates the miracles in order to bring people's mind captive of religion itself. But that's not my point here.

We can advance and grow in knowledge, as Solomon suggests, by groping in the world of our senses and through our knowledge, and that's how science progresses. Or we can get to know the master builder and access his plans directly but without knowing all the hows. There was this man who has introduced us to the master builder. He taught us that the reality we see is not what we think it is. Knowing God is not checking the boxes of a religion. We think that the reality is immutable, and it is to some extent, otherwise any organized form of life would be impossible. But at the same time, it is completely mutable. I'm not a physicist and my brain is too shrink to understand what their approach to this question is, but we know from school that the hard matter, even metal and stone, our camera, it's lens, are made of moving particles. We call electro-negativity, magnetism or gravity what binds the matter together. But what controls ultimately that force is something we don't know. We know what happens when we break the bounding energy of atoms, but what prevents the whole Universe from blasting is a mystery. The Bible explains it in a way that can be understood even by uneducated people like me. It says that the world, and everything in it, is bound together by the word of God. When god says something, matter obeys and binds together in a certain way. So evidently, words have power, at least some of them.

We also know that we humans, have the same word-will creative power, to a bridled extent thankfully. “Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and he who exercises it shall eat it's fruit”, says another of Solomon's proverbs. “Nothing is impossible to he who believes” says the Master. “If you have a hint of faith, you shall say to this mountain, get out of your way and throw yourself into the sea, and it shall obey”. Have we ever wondered what happened to this star which led the Magi and was about to fall on a stable in Bethlehem two thousand years ago? I have my idea on this. This is something we should perhaps remember if a large meteorite menaces the earth, since Bruce Willis might be long retired by then. But the bottom line is that this should make us understand that some of the ill that we reap or see happening in our personal life as well as in the world, comes from words. Careless malediction words pronounced by others, but also too often self destructive words. By ignoring the elementary principles of creation, we allow the devils schemes to work all too easily. When we say, “My sickness”, “I'm going to die”, “My father was like this and it's in my genetics, “My Mum had breast cancer and I'm going to have it”, “My, My!” But once our mind is renewed, we understand that the good comes in the same way, through spoken words, and that's how many people protect themselves from harm, heal themselves and prosper, simply by declaring the things they want to see happening according to God's good promises. But some of course know how to use those laws to prosper on the back of other people or to dominate. That's why it is so important to deny ourselves if we want to access that power for the good, otherwise it can become a root of all evil.

And so, what could be the future of photography when considered in this light? Someone said that a photograph is a work of the spirit. That's certainly not true for all photographs, but it becomes true when someone composes and perfects an image that complies harmoniously with his or her inner perception. For now, we need paint brushes, cameras, programs or electronic substitutes to convey the perceptions of our inner being. But maybe there are other ways that we don't know yet? As when we depict a scene with words, maybe we will be able one day to convey the visions that we have inside, and display them to others in a spiritual way? Science fiction? No, simple heavenly human reality. A man did this with some of his close disciples. And we can all get glimpses of other realities trough our night dreams. If you listen to people who had a NDE, a near death experience, many witness that when the curtain opened, they were stricken by the beauty, the colours, the sounds, the good looking people – even the grass was beautiful.

Today, much of what belongs to us is still denied to us because we are immature in our identity and in our behavior. Accessing it would permanently destroy humanity unless it is first renewed. The Bible tells us that the entire world had to be rebooted in safe mode at some point in history, and many extensions were disabled, extensions like universal language and understanding, eternal life. We sometimes wonder why some of us find a means of escape in video games, films, AI and augmented reality, image and creativity, religion, esotericism and contact with the occult. These substitutes are designed to fill the absence of something we are missing. But when the world has experienced the great upheaval and its government has been placed in the hands of the Messiah, the world can then be restarted on the truth of God's Word, and everything will become available again in its true colors. For a thousand years the Bible says, the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. A new flood is coming to the earth, not of water this time but of the glory of the knowledge of God, and it will destroy all evil. Our renewed imagination will play a big role in our daily achievements. We will no longer have to work on substitutes and at the sweat of our brow, but the authentic will emerge as we speak. What will it look like? The Bible says that no man in his present state is able to conceive it. But I believe that whatever we can imagine for good will then be ours. Our vision is currently limited to the weft side of the weaving. What we cry or regret is not the tools that accompanied us and from which we are forced to part for lack of space, it is not the people who passed to the other side. But it is the disappearance of our memories. The passage of time which, like the waves, erases our footprints on the sand. But let us remember what Jesus said: “He who believes in me shall not die, but shall live forever.” “And not a single hair on your head will be lost.” This comforts me, and not only for my hair but for everything that the world has lost ! The body fades to make way for a new body, and time is a destiny that only affects our material reality. In the past, people wrote on scrolls. Time becomes linear when the sheet of paper is cut and laid flat. But when you roll it, its ends come together. This is why God can say, “I am.” Nothing that is precious is lost, and when God will reveal the grand picture of His plans for humanity, then we will see the answer to all our pains and the reward for all our efforts.

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure”.   1 John 3: 1-3.

 

“For God, who said: Light will shine out of darkness! has shined the light in our hearts to shine forth the knowledge of the glory of God which radiates from the face of Jesus Christ. But we carry this treasure in vessels made of clay, so that it is the extraordinary power of God that is manifested, and not our own ability”. 2 Corinthians 4:6-7.

 

 

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”.

 

Start your Year with the Very Best. There is a treasure that encompasses and generates all other treasures. Why not start your year by resolving to equip yourself daily with the most useful resource available in the world? And now you are invited to an immersive and transformative Bible study in the knowledgeable and cheering company of journalist surfer and former Miss Hawaii, Mrs. Kanoe Gibson.

 

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Charles Capps Healing Confession Prayer Death and Life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). If you speak sickness and death, you shall eat its fruit. But if you speak health and life, you shall eat its fruit too! Remember! when you receive salvation, it is made unto salvation with the mouth confession! what you believe must be spoken through your mouth. (Also when you speak the word of God, faith comes to you) Speak together every day using this video with faith general Charles Capps and you will see your body line up with what you have spoken ! Prosperity is not our God, but our God wants us to prosper: More Proclamation teaching and Finance Confession Prayer.

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Thought of the month — 2022 – 2023

 

 

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He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming promptly!”
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! (Revelation 22:20)

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