I have read and listened to Jim Rickards for years. He is a “straight arrow”. The following is his assessment of the Ukraine war. As always, I believe the solution is Spiritual!
The innocent pay for the guilty.
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/rickards-needless-death-and-misery
A fasted life should be lived based on Love.
Isaiah spoke by THE SPIRIT in chapter 58:
6 “Is this not the fast that I have chosen:
To loose the bonds of wickedness,
To undo the heavy burdens,
To let the oppressed go free,
And that you break every yoke?
7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out;
When you see the naked, that you cover him,
And not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Now the results of a fasted life based on Love:
8 Then your light shall break forth like the morning,
Your healing shall spring forth speedily,
And your righteousness shall go before you;
The glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.
9 Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer;
You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’
We are funding the following for the Kids In Need:
School Supplies.
Toiletries.
Food Supplies.
Meal Kits.
Backpacks.
We appreciate your giving to help those mentioned in the above passage!
This episode of The Chosen focuses on Simon Peter and his desperation due to back taxes. He tries to manipulate and scheme to keep from losing all. Jesus rescues him in the end.
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen/watch/episodes/dc0d3fab-7477-4348-a490-91c3743b94cf?ap=true
When Adam and Eve were first in the Garden, they lived a rather perfect life without any scarcity. They had no needs so how did the serpent manage to get Eve to sin? It was solely by deception and now it is no different.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 6:
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
What are wiles? They are deceptions, schemings, lies, cunningness, craftiness. Does that sound familiar with what is happening around the world?
Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 11:
3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
We must remain vigilant when it comes to listening/watching Christian teachers for they may lead us astray because of their own errors and opinions. I myself have been deceived in the past so I am very cautious about what I watch, read, or listen to. If things get to complex, most likely they are not preaching the pure Word of Christ. Paul warned of this potential even back then.
The adversary would have us believe that FATHER has not provided for you and me individually and he uses “wiles” to promote that idea. We need to simply renew our minds to Ephesians chapter 1 as I have written in the past.
Now is the time to stand up against the deceptions and know that FATHER’S Love has full provision for us!
It is important to be multi-faceted in our exposure to Our Lord Jesus Christ. These episodes depict His Love for mankind.
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen/watch/episodes/season-1-episode-2-shabbat?ap=true
The more we relate to Jesus, the more we can relate and be obedient to His Word.
True obedience is equated to Love.
Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:
23 Jesus replied, “Loving Me empowers you to obey My Word. And My Father will Love you so deeply that We will come to you and make you Our dwelling place. 24 But those who don’t Love me will not obey My Words. The Father did not send Me to speak My own revelation, but the Words of my Father.
25 I am telling you this while I am still with you.
26 But when the Father sends the Spirit of Holiness, the One like Me Who sets you free, He will teach you all things in My Name. And He will inspire you to remember every Word that I’ve told you.
As we mature in obedience to The Word, we are expressing our Love for Our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and The Holy Spirit. As this maturity occurs, Truth springs forth in our consciousness and we begin to see the world for what it truly is. We are led to see or experience situations which are clearly true or false in our matured discernment. We are no longer manipulated by man’s soulish intent but are now aware of falsehoods which were previously thought to be viable outcomes.
Our needs and desires change. We no longer need bigger this or a more luxurious that. We become practical to what is needful for us to fulfill our callings. Everything else is simply nonessential to our walk.
Jesus did not need a PhD behind His Name. He did not need a 25,000 square foot mansion to call home. He did not need a Rolls Royce to drive around nor did He need the latest jet aircraft to zoom around in. He was all about the people who needed Him. People needed to relate to Him and feel comfortable that He was not condescending in His acts, speech, or possessions. He did not perpetuate a false impression but instead led a humble life while ministering on earth. He was and is the Perfect Example of what life is all about… Love in action and perfect obedience to FATHER’S Divine Intent. Actions speak louder than words or perceptions.
Are you accommodating, tolerating, or adjusting to your sickness or other needs?
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you accepting your current situation?
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 3:
1 So then what is the importance of circumcision, and what advantage is there of being a Jew?
2 Actually, there are numerous advantages. Most important, God distinguished the Jews from all other people by entrusting them with the revelation of His prophetic promises.
3 But what if some were unfaithful to their Divine calling? Does their unbelief weaken God’s faithfulness?
4 Absolutely not! God will always be proven faithful and true to His Word, while people are proven to be liars. This will fulfill what was written in the Scriptures: Your Words will always be vindicated and You will rise victorious when You are being tried by your critics!
Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 2:
10 But when we do what pleases God, we can expect unfading glory, true honor, and a continual peace—to the Jew first and also to the non-Jew,
11 for God sees us all without partiality. (For there is no partiality with God)
How committed are you to walking in the promises of Our Loving Heavenly Father? HIS Word is true and the world would have us believe otherwise by providing us with alternatives of tolerance.
For example, the world’s solution to prosperity for the average person is a thirty year mortgage loan for a house. FATHER’S solution is to be blessed and prosper to the point where you don’t need a mortgage. Is HE against mortgages? No, HE told us that we would be lenders rather than borrowers so borrowers are not in sin. However, HE will provide you and me with a way out of debt. HE has done that in my life and HE will do it for you. HE is not partial to me as Paul stated above.
If you are in need, it is time to no longer tolerate your situation.
Mark recorded by The Holy Spirit in chapter 5:
25 Now, in the crowd that day was a woman who had suffered horribly from continual bleeding for twelve years.
26 She had endured a great deal under the care of various doctors, yet in spite of spending all she had on their treatments, she was not getting better, but worse.
27 When she heard about Jesus’ healing power, she pushed through the crowd and came up from behind him and touched his prayer shawl.
28 For she kept saying to herself, “If only I could touch his clothes, I know I will be healed.”
29 As soon as her hand touched him, her bleeding immediately stopped! She knew it, for she could feel her body instantly being healed of her disease!
30 Jesus knew at once that someone had touched him, for he felt the power that always surged around him had passed through him for someone to be healed. He turned and spoke to the crowd, saying, “Who touched my clothes?”
31 His disciples answered, “What do you mean, who touched you? Look at this huge crowd—they’re all pressing up against you.”
32 But Jesus’ eyes swept across the crowd, looking for the one who had touched him for healing.
33 When the woman who experienced this miracle realized what had happened to her, she came before him, trembling with fear, and threw herself down at his feet, saying, “I was the one who touched you.” And she told him her story of what had just happened.
34 Then Jesus said to her, “Daughter, because you dared to believe, your faith has healed you. Go with peace in your heart, and be free from your suffering!”
The woman spent twelve years and all her financial resources attempting to be healed by the world’s methods. Clearly, those doctors were practicing on her to the point where she was now broke financially. Sound familiar? Enough was enough and she was determined to be healed
Do you dare to believe?
What caused this woman to believe Jesus could heal her? We find the answer in Matthew’s account when he recorded by The Holy Spirit in chapter 9:
2 Just then some people brought a paraplegic man to him, lying on a sleeping mat. When Jesus perceived the strong faith within their hearts, He said to the paralyzed man, “My son, be encouraged, for your sins have been forgiven.”
3 These words prompted some of the religious scholars who were present to think, “Why, that’s nothing but blasphemy!”
4 Jesus supernaturally perceived their thoughts, and said to them, “Why do you carry such evil in your hearts?
5 Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or, ‘Stand up and walk!’? [6] But now, to convince you that the Son of Man has been given authority to forgive sins, I say to this man, ‘Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk home.’”
7 Immediately the man sprang to his feet and left for home.
8 When the crowds witnessed this miracle, they were awestruck. They shouted praises to God because He had given such authority to human beings.
The woman was in the crowd and saw the miracle of healing take place. She heard The Words of Jesus which produced faith in her heart thus she was now prepared to receive her healing as well. She was sick and tired of being sick and tired so she did something about even though the Law said to stay away from the crowds.
Let unconditional Love and humility be the foundation of your interactions with others.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:
9 Let the inner movement of your heart always be to Love one another, and never play the role of an actor wearing a mask. Despise evil and embrace everything that is good and virtuous.
10 Be devoted to tenderly Loving your fellow believers as members of one family. Try to outdo yourselves in respect and honor of one another.
11 Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward Him boiling hot! Radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let Him fill You with excitement as you serve Him.
12 Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times.
There is trouble ahead for the masses but we are to let our lights shine with joy in our hearts to encourage those with whom we come into contact.
13 Take a constant interest in the needs of God’s beloved people and respond by helping them. And eagerly welcome people as guests into your home.
This is what our Kids In Need focus is all about. It is all about helping them.
14 Speak blessing, not cursing, over those who reject and persecute you.
Our words are powerful thus we need to watch our words concerning ourselves and others.
15 Celebrate with those who celebrate, and weep with those who grieve.
16 Live happily together in a spirit of harmony, and be as mindful of another’s worth as you are your own. Don’t live with a lofty mind-set, thinking you are too important to serve others, but be willing to do menial tasks and identify with those who are humble minded. Don’t be smug or even think for a moment that you know it all.
We need to walk in humility rather than boasting of our past achievements!
17 Never hold a grudge or try to get even, but plan your life around the noblest way to benefit others.
18 Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.
We must not allow ourselves to focus on “getting even” with those who try to harm us in any way. Let FATHER evoke righteous justice:
19 Beloved, don’t be obsessed with taking revenge, but leave that to God’s righteous justice. For the Scriptures say: “If you don’t take justice in your own hands, I will release justice for you,” says the Lord.
20 And: If your enemy is hungry, buy him lunch! Win him over with kindness. For your surprising generosity will awaken his conscience, and God will reward you with favor.
21 Never let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good.
Concerning verse 19, FATHER spoke in Deuteronomy chapter 32:
35 “Vengeance is Mine, and recompense;
Their foot shall slip in due time;
For the day of their calamity is at hand,
And the things to come hasten upon them.”
I have walked by this Truth and have seen FATHER’S righteous justice in action.
Pursue the simplicity that is in Christ.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 6:
11Put on God’s complete set of armor provided for us, so that you will be protected as you fight against the evil strategies of the accuser!
The word strategy means: a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. The accuser uses evil strategies against you and me to keep us from furthering the Kingdom of GOD on earth. However, FATHER knows his strategies and prepares those who are willing to be led by The Holy Spirit. This allows the Sons and daughters to navigate through all the evil strategies of the adversary and his minions.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 11:
3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Over the last five decades I have been involved in the world’s financial and information technology environments. This has allowed me to have a firsthand view and participation in building complexity under the premise of achieving simplicity to targeted participants. What is the end result? It is becoming an extreme level of complexity in all areas and there are greater points of failure than ever before.
Enough is enough! Do we need a digital form of currency? No, it simply allows those in control to enslave the masses with a single keystroke. Digital purchases keep the buyers from seeing true value of money leaving their hands until they see their monthly statement.
Do we need to buy a car from a cell phone? No, we need to take the time to drive and assess any and all purchases to see if The Holy Spirit wants us to make the purchase. Otherwise, it can be a soulish purchase to tweak the ego.
The Internet is a great tool when used for the proper intent. We must be watchful to not allow the Internet to take our focus away from The Spiritual. Your web browser uses your searches to their benefit. How do you think Google has become the major media company? They generate money by pointing you to their sources of revenue. Solution? A righteous government should provide users with a non-commercial means to access, browse, and search the Internet. The keyword is righteous. Until then, we must be vigilant in our usage of technology, especially phones and connected devices.
The Spiritual bypasses all of this complexity. Think about it!