Archive for November, 2013

Today’s Online Bible Study Broadcast: Raising the Remnant

Sunday, November 17th, 2013

At 3 PM Central Time (CST) we will have our next Bible Study live on the Internet. Servias Ministries offers this to allow our brothers and sisters around the world to pursue the most important characteristic of Our Heavenly Father with us. HIS Love is the primary motivation in which all of creation is framed. All aspects of understanding the depth of Scripture require us to view revelation from a standpoint of Love.

Notify your friends of our Bible Study and give them an opportunity to join us. As the Revelation of Love expands our the globe, people’s lives will be transformed.

This week we will continue our study that follows Kemper Ditzler’s new book: "Raising the Remnant".  We will continue in chapter 1 in this broadcast.

To participate live or watch this Bible study as a recording afterwards, go to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-baptism-of-love

You can purchase the book at www.unity153.net

You can receive a free copy by writing us at:

Servias Ministries

PO Box 1471

Bethany, OK  73008    USA

We will send multiple books to those who want to study the book in their local Bible study groups.  Just let us know.

Mercy, Peace, and Love

Sunday, November 17th, 2013

Jude 1:2 May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you.  NASB

As you focus on a greater revelation of Love, mercy and peace increase in your life.  I am a testimony of that reality.  Additionally, faith in Our Heavenly Father increases.  As Love permeates your essence, you begin to change.  Your outlook and your priorities align with HIS plan.  Your sensitivity to THE SPIRIT increases and you begin to tap into HIS riches in glory.  Adversity no longer moves you as it once did.  You look at others through a different set of eyes.  You know have compassion has a primary motivation in your life.  Your aura appeals to babies as they pass by you, they gaze at you with interest.

We are given adversity to mature us.  We are given a daily report card of our progress as we are bombarded with challenges.  As a notable revelation and/or manifestation is about to arrive, you can be sure that the adversary’s focus on you will be much greater.  Just as Jesus was tested prior to the fullness of His calling, each of us will be subjected to our own test to pass and satisfy the requirement of being fully matured.

As we impart mercy, we receive mercy.  “Give and it shall be given unto you” is a basic law we should not forget in our maturing process.  It works in many realms.  As we see others as Our Heavenly Father’s workmanship and know that if they are currently vessels of dishonor, we can be assured that the Potter will reform them into vessels of honor.  The only question is “when”.  The Creator has full authority over the created.  Nobody is here by mistake.  The devil’s calling included testing Jesus in the wilderness.  He did his job appropriately.  Some are called to be instruments of judgment.  Others are called to be instruments of mercy.  Those who embrace the revelation of Love will operate in the latter.

Romans 15:13  Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

The power of the Holy Ghost increases as you walk in Love.  Paul understood this.  He received a full expression of Love from Our Lord Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus.  He was converted from a vessel of dishonor to a vessel of honor.  Love, mercy, peace, and hope abounded in his life.  Adversity had no hold on him as he spread the Gospel.  He was at peace no matter what circumstance presented itself.  Who better to write on Love than the one who received much Love and forgiveness.

Are you running low on mercy, peace, or Love?  I have good news, they can “multiply” in your life.  As Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 13:11:

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Practical Ministry

Saturday, November 16th, 2013

The answer to global poverty is not immigrating the poor to more affluent countries such as the United States.  The answer is found in the revelation of Love.  Love sacrifices self for the benefit of others.  Currently, those born in an impoverished country and can implement change do not see any future in staying there.  Instead, they want to relocate to a country where they can realize their dream of success.  This exodus perpetuates the problem.  The solution to the problem lies with Our Heavenly Father, not man.  As we fully embrace the coming manifestation of the Baptism of Love, we will be given the solution to this global problem.  Clearly, the current system isn’t working.  The solution is found in the Heavenlies and will only be given to those who are found worthy to bring forth the solution without exploiting for personal gain.  Only the mature “Sons of GOD” will fit the bill.  It is imperative that we focus on completing this maturing process and set aside the worldly distractions.

My friend Wayne alerted my of this video which explains the problem:

 

Global Currency Reset (GCR)

Friday, November 15th, 2013

There are many factors pointing to a global currency reset.  We have been in a currency crisis since September, 2008.  For the last five years, the Fed has attempted to resuscitate the world’s reserve currency.  The Saudis are now working to buy nukes to protect themselves.  In the past, the U.S. managed their protection but now the Saudis are publicly disenchanted with America.  Saudi Arabia is moving closer to the Chinese.  When the Saudis announce the departure of oil sales in U.S. Dollars, there will be a major move away from U.S. Bond holdings.  This will cause interest rates to go up on U.S. based borrowings.

In order to prevent this from crippling the American economy, the U.S. must enter into agreements with other countries.  A 50% devaluation in the U.S. currency may occur.  If this happens, the price of gold & silver would double.  As a result of a GCR, gold-backed settlement would be reinstated.  Countries fighting this devaluation may sustain banking system collapses.

The Chinese could write off much of their U.S. Bond holdings with the offset of the new valuation of their gold holdings.  They may be willing to take the hit. The Singapore Precious Metals Exchange has been established to challenge the London Metals Exchange.  Gold is moving to the East, so is the global monetary power.

Could the U.S. Dollar be split into “Domestic” and “International” denominations?  Everything is on the table.

Compression versus Contraction

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Compression precedes expansion, and that is a good thing.  When you save money, that is a form of compression.  When you finally invest it in something worthwhile, that expands your impact to the world.  On the other hand, contraction is preceded by fear, uncertainty, and doubt.  There is no faith in acts of contraction.  In reporting the current system’s expected chaos, it is not done to evoke fear but to encourage “compression” once we get to the other side of the economic chaos.  There is much work to be done in the Kingdom and there is no sense in losing your funds to the current system’s black hole.  Those who are careful to protect their funds and survive any chaos that may come to steal, kill, and destroy finances, will be in a position to be a positive influence to those who trusted the current flawed system.  Your influence will expand in response to the “compression” you are currently enacting. 

Preparations for your calling are another form of compression.  As you invest time and focus in your relationship with Our Heavenly Father, you are setting yourself up for a notable expansion in your calling.  As you walk in faith in HIM and HIS plan, fear, uncertainty, and doubt are replaced with peace.  You then sow seeds of gratitude rather than bitterness.  You thank Our Heavenly Father for providing such an opportunity to grow during those times of trials and testing.  You are no longer moved by your circumstances.  You no longer orient yourself to “contraction”.

Too Big To Fail Gets Bigger

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned in a speech Tuesday that the problem of banks considered "too big to fail" has only gotten worse since the 2008 financial crisis, potentially sowing the seeds of a future crisis.

"Today, the four biggest banks are 30 percent larger than they were five years ago. And the five largest banks now hold more than half of the total banking assets in the country," Warren said in a keynote address at a conference on the future of financial reform put on by the Roosevelt Institute, a think tank. "Who would have thought five years ago, after we witnessed firsthand the dangers of an overly concentrated financial system, that the ‘too big to fail’ problem would only have gotten worse?"

See: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/12/elizabeth-warren-too-big-to-fail_n_4260871.html?ir=Chicago

Unrighteousness grows worse everyday.  At some point, a banking crisis will again surface, but only bigger.  Man has no real solutions but to do the same thing over and over, expecting different results.

Arrogance

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

James 4:13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” 16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.

17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

We have no excuse.  Generally, those who read these blogs are well versed in Scripture.  As of today, I have previously written 360 blogs on Love by itself.  One could say that I have circumnavigated the subject 360 degrees.  Our Heavenly Father has made it quite clear we should be walking in a greater revelation of Love.  By not submitting to HIS call, you are moving toward sin.  Isn’t that the essence of verse 17 above?

“If the Lord wills” denotes the need to hear HIS Voice.  Our daily walk should be one of sensitivity to HIS commands, urgings, and corrections.  We are to minister to mankind as HE directs us.  People who are thirsty for the Living water should seek us out.  As we become “Love”, they will detect it and be drawn to us.  Each day should start with an expectation to extend the Kingdom of Our Heavenly Father.  Instead, most people have their own agenda based on pride and arrogance.  They exploit others for self gratification.  They belittle others to exalt “self”.

America has become the epitome of arrogance and greed.  Yes, there are pockets of Love and gratitude, but for the most part, America has earned a reputation for its arrogant behavior.  As a nation, we have masked our boasting as being patriotic, just as the lawmakers have disguised new oppressive laws with terms such as “patriot”, “affordable”, and “reform”.  You can put a positive twist to describe something, but in the end it is still sin.

What is the solution?  Repent and turn away from your wicked ways.  Replace arrogance with gratitude.  Treat those with less means no different than others.  If you don’t know what to do, just stop going in the direction that brought you the emptiness.  Doing nothing is better than sinning.  Once you stop, focus on what is good and start doing it.  The Scripture is full of actions associated with “good”.  Just start by doing one thing each day for someone else besides “me and my four and no more”.  Quit spending so much time on “self” and start ministering life to others.  As you purpose to serve others, arrogance will depart.  Once people detect a person with pure intent, they become attracted to that person.

If you still don’t know how to get started, get the books we offer at www.unity153.net .  Read them and they will help direct you toward the Wisdom from Above.  You become what you focus on and immerse yourself in.  If you seek wisdom, It will respond.  If you seek sin, it will find you.  It is your choice.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

State Pension Liability Picture

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

Besides the Federal Unfunded Liabilities, the individual states have their own challenges.  Let’s not forget the city unfunded liabilities as well.  How much more debt can the future generation absorb?  Who is going to be responsible for all the mounting debt in an economy that is not responding to the Fed’s $85 Billion per month stimulus?

State Budget Solutions 50 State Pension Table, Moody’s Plan List (all figures except Per Capita in thousands)

State

Actuarial Assets   

Market Liability

   Funded Ratio             

Unfunded Liability

.

Alabama

$27,902,559

$82,669,822

34%

$54,767,263

.

Alaska

$10,108,098

$33,579,228

30%

$23,471,130

.

Arizona

$30,359,859

$79,925,775

38%

$49,565,916

.

Arkansas

$6,864,900

$18,711,205

37%

$11,846,305

.

California

$415,621,000

$995,095,267

42%

$579,474,267

.

Colorado

$12,538,675

$41,576,848

30%

$29,038,173

.

Connecticut

$23,479,800

$97,439,982

24%

$73,960,182

.

Delaware

$7,565,440

$15,680,810

48%

$8,115,370

.

Florida

$127,891,781

$280,543,392

46%

$152,651,611

.

Georgia

$67,688,311

$151,447,824

45%

$83,759,513

.

Hawaii

$12,242,500

$39,193,563

31%

$26,951,063

.

Idaho

$11,306,200

$24,516,498

46%

$13,210,298

.

Illinois

$63,372,566

$314,857,111

20%

$251,484,545

.

Indiana

$21,002,787

$60,375,598

35%

$39,372,811

.

Iowa

$23,530,094

$53,887,720

44%

$30,357,626

.

Kansas

$13,278,490

$46,167,691

29%

$32,889,201

.

Kentucky

$18,289,914

$72,317,917

25%

$54,028,003

.

Louisiana

$24,014,289

$86,835,337

28%

$62,821,048

.

Maine

$11,076,400

$24,761,724

45%

$13,685,324

.

Maryland

$34,089,464

$101,771,068

33%

$67,681,604

.

Massachusetts

$42,649,119

$130,540,526

33%

$87,891,407

.

Michigan

$10,212,000

$30,600,677

33%

$20,388,677

.

Minnesota

$27,345,756

$73,262,495

37%

$45,916,739

.

Mississippi

$19,992,797

$67,673,609

30%

$47,680,812

.

Missouri

$7,897,167

$21,176,705

37%

$13,279,538

.

Montana

$7,347,601

$21,914,863

34%

$14,567,262

.

Nebraska

$1,418,153

$3,023,170

47%

$1,605,017

.

Nevada

$27,399,000

$75,741,238

36%

$48,342,238

.

New Hampshire

$5,861,896

$19,751,867

30%

$13,889,971

.

New Jersey

$42,800,310

$147,143,964

29%

$104,343,654

.

New Mexico

$21,218,347

$63,717,053

33%

$42,498,706

.

New York

$147,809,000

$309,763,562

48%

$161,954,562

.

North Carolina

$58,125,011

$109,297,356

53%

$51,172,345

.

North Dakota

$3,375,500

$10,541,999

32%

$7,166,499

.

Ohio

$124,925,508

$367,278,792

34%

$242,353,284

.

Oklahoma

$20,466,046

$60,727,151

34%

$40,261,105

.

Oregon

$44,943,100

$120,068,763

37%

$75,125,663

.

Pennsylvania

$83,530,310

$239,398,931

35%

$155,868,621

.

Rhode Island

$6,167,492

$19,527,153

32%

$13,359,661

.

South Carolina

$29,349,683

$82,013,612

36%

$52,663,929

.

South Dakota

$7,828,000

$14,938,398

52%

$7,110,398

.

Tennessee

$36,680,783

$73,328,483

50%

$36,647,700

.

Texas

$142,598,556

$340,996,932

42%

$198,398,376

.

Utah

$20,386,602

$49,001,616

42%

$28,615,014

.

Vermont

$2,918,189

$7,943,333

37%

$5,025,144

.

Virginia

$54,473,000

$133,823,921

41%

$79,350,921

.

Washington

$59,564,000

$122,563,542

49%

$62,999,542

.

West Virginia

$9,397,333

$27,378,131

34%

$17,980,798

.

Wisconsin

$78,940,000

$138,707,039

57%

$59,767,039

.

Wyoming

$6,187,203

$15,289,057

40%

$9,101,854

.

Total

$2,114,030,589

$5,518,488,319

38%

$3,404,457,730

Note: this spreadsheet included pension plans listed in Moody’s Investors Service’s "Adjusted Pension Liability Medians for U.S. States," published June 27, 2013

See: http://www.statebudgetsolutions.org/publications/detail/promises-made-promises-broken-the-betrayal-of-pensioners-and-taxpayers#ixzz2jb9RWznD

Default or Hyperinflation

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

The staggering debt levels in the U.S. economy can only be resolved by two options: Default or Hyperinflation.  Either way, I believe those who have positioned themselves with physical assets will weather the coming economic storm.  Both options will create economic pain.  I tend toward the hyperinflation option, based on the current and past attitudes of those in power.  Hyperinflation allows you to “legally” pay your debts off.  Those in power like to hide behind existing laws and use the law as their justification for their actions.  They use the “letter” of the law rather than the “intent” of the law to further their own agendas.  This is the classic case of self-interest at an extreme.

When there is a disconnect between authority and responsibility, problems arise.  Those in authority have no resulting responsibility for their actions.  Why?  The populace is not in one accord thus there is no unanimous voice to say “No” to the irresponsible decisions of the few.  The two party system is designed to divide the people, each group looking at the weaknesses of the other group as its justification for existence.

The largest bank in the United States will stop making student loans in a few weeks. (See:http://www.cnbc.com/id/101012270)  JP Morgan Chase has notified schools that it is exiting the student loan market in a few weeks.  This should tell you that this bubble is getting ready to burst.  With over $1 Trillion in student loans, American households are teetering on default if interest rates rise.  This is why the Fed cannot and will not taper their $85 Billion per month of money printing.  This continued money printing will serve as a basis of a greater inflationary period to come.  At some point, gold and silver prices will sustain upward moves to new levels.  Remember when gold was $275 per ounce and silver was $5 to $6?

The recent lack of resolving the debt ceiling tells us that the politicians have no stomach for doing the right thing.   Some now believe we don’t even need a debt ceiling.  Too bad we as individuals can’t have an unlimited checkbook to feed our egos.  Where am I gonna park my yacht?

What is the solution to our problem?  Unity among the people.  How can that be attained?  By everyone getting the revelation of Love.  Until then, we are destined for pain.

The Pool of Water

Monday, November 11th, 2013

Isaiah 41:

17 ​​“The poor and needy seek water, but there is none,

​​Their tongues fail for thirst.

​​I, the LORD, will hear them;

​​I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

18 ​​I will open rivers in desolate heights,

​​And fountains in the midst of the valleys;

​​I will make the wilderness a pool of water,

​​And the dry land springs of water.

19 ​​I will plant in the wilderness the cedar and the acacia tree,

​​The myrtle and the oil tree;

​​I will set in the desert the cypress tree and the pine

​​And the box tree together,

20 ​​That they may see and know,

​​And consider and understand together,

​​That the hand of the LORD has done this,

​​And the Holy One of Israel has created it.  NKJV

In our Bible Study yesterday, my wife was describing a vision given to her by Our Heavenly Father when she read page 1 of Kemper’s book.  However, we failed to fully explore its implications.  Her discussion of this began 20 minutes into yesterday’s study.  The vision revealed to her that “the wilderness” is our individual body.  As we partake of HIS Word, HIS Living Water starts flowing through our veins.  This Living Water makes it to our heart and begins to totally encompass our “arid” heart, changing it.  Once changed, we begin to be fruitful.  Our desert is no longer barren but will be productive by its new nature.  It is Our Heavenly Father Who plants the trees to enable us to be fruitful.  HE opens the rivers and fountains of Living Water.  The desolate heights could be seen as our minds.  The Remnant are the ones thirsting after HIM and HE responds by satisfying the thirst within us.

The cedar tree was used for purification. (wisdom)

The acacia tree was used to build the walls of the Tabernacle. (understanding)

The myrtle tree’s branches were used to “wave” during the Feast of Tabernacles.

The oil tree produced the oil for light. (revelation)

The cypress, pine, an box trees provided for the structure of the rest of the “House” of THE LORD:

Isaiah 60:13… “The cypress, the pine, and the box tree together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary”

As Pamela saw in her vision, “We are the wilderness being transformed” into a dwelling place for HIS use.  HE is providing us wisdom, understanding, and a full revelation of Tabernacles as HE is building a dwelling place to reside… US!