Good Day Everyone...

The news was bittersweet yesterday with the news of the passing of Bondlady... She was respected by many for her dedication in bringing the news... I did not know her personally, but read her material from time to time... Those closest to her will need prayers, and the comfort that our Creator God can only give to one's inmost being during times such as these.. Life is indeed precious, and we are never promised another moment... We can plan, but whether our desires are fulfilled depends on the will of the Almighty in the overall scheme of things... Our physical lives are indeed like the grass, and likened unto a flower that will eventually fade... Which is why it is important to focus our attention on the spiritual aspect of our lives as the ONE who determines our longevity watches over those who seek HIS sovereign will....

The news concerning Iraq's progress has been positive to say the least... It looks as though the fulfillment of this investment is coming our way.. The ride has been long, and so much has been gleaned by many of us over the years we have waited for this to occur... Keeping all things in perspective while realizing that there have been, and will continue to be spiritual entities that are in command of what is transpiring in our world... With the Creator of that exists directing this in fulfillment of the predetermined time frame for it to come to pass...

I was reading an article, a few days ago, about post World War 1 Germany, and the city of Berlin in particular... What transpired between 1919, and the year 1933 was considered quite decadent by many historians within this country, and city of Berlin to say the least... Upon reading some of what went on during the time that the Weimar Republic governed Germany, it would literally make Caligula (former Roman Emperor) blush during his reign in the 1st century AD... The author of this article (which I will not post due to its graphic content) was making a comparison of our time, and that 14 year period before Hitler came to power...

Hitler's rise to prominence, beginning in 1933, was a direct result of the unbridled hedonistic behavior that was practiced on a wide scale within this country... America was having its share of morality problems as well... During what was called the roaring 20's... Which I believe lead to the depression, as well as the great drought of the 30's within this nation... The difference between then, and know is that individual's were more inclined to humble themselves before God during that time, and repent for what they understood to be sins before their Creator...

The 1960's began a time of dramatic change within America as the sexual revolution kicked into high gear, and freedom was redefined... I am inclined not to watch TV very often, but was watching coverage of the quake that struck Italy earlier this week... The commercial that followed was an advertisement about the need for Viagra in one's life... Sex has consumed the media airwaves, and has sadly become the cornerstone of many lives within this country as well as Western Europe... But that cornerstone has its foundation on sand, and explains why there have been so many marriage problems....

The many movements that have spawned since this decade of the 60's have taken place all in the name of liberty... The problem is sin has been the basis on which this freedom was promoted in many respects...

Once these so called liberties become a part of society, via laws enacted by the supreme court, or democratic governance that is an morally fallen state, they are generally never overturned... Like a fatal form of cancer, this spiritually fallen state becomes progressively worse, and leads to a nation's downfall... Tyranny generally follows because the people want some form of stability... But as in the case of Germany in 1933, was that the answer to this countries ills, or just the beginning of another set of problems...

You see the spiritual problems that beset Germany were never dealt with, and to this day have not been for the most part... It is much easier to blame one's government, or someone else for what is ultimately a problem of the one pointing the finger in order to accuse... Not to say that certain people that are given a position of authority within government can make matters far more worse, but the question should be ask would their be a problem to begin with if it were not for the practice of lawlessness as God defines it?...

Taking personal responsibility for one's plight, when it is due, has become something that is lost within our society when a lack of proper judgment, and foresight defines an individual... Declaring oneself to be the victim is much easier than looking at the situation as a self produced trial... This type of mentality becomes even more prominent when as a nations moral state declines...

The global warming theory is a perfect example of this mentality... It allows for one to not hold their self personally responsible for the lack of rainfall, as well as the increase in temperature... This is in fact one of the many curses God has, and continues to use to punish the people's of the nations for transgressing HIS commands as it concerns behavior... The thing is trying to lay blame on that which is a direct result of a nation's depravity on factories, and cars, will not take away God's response to sin defining that nation...

Deception, and the manipulation of those who are spiritually ruined due to the mystery of lawlessness, has always been made easier for the one who tempts, and influences mankind into accepting his version of liberty... Satan succeeds where sin breeds..

There are those who claim to be lead by God, yet their lives tell a different story... These are the one's that turn people away who see the hypocrisy at work within the lives of those who say one thing, yet contradict their Creator in the process... Recognizing the ills of one's own personal life, and striving to overcome these problem's is important if one wants to help others having these same spiritual difficulties, and be a light for the glory of God Almighty...

There is difference between coming across judgmentally, opposed to sincerely seeking to help others see that God has always been out for humanities best interest.... If a neighbor's house is on fire, would we want to warn the homeowner?... But if a person, or person(s) have come to the point of no return from a spiritual perspective, and have no intention of seeking to rectify one's own personal behavior, well no matter how humbly one may try to approach them, it will still be viewed by those in this spiritual downward spiral as harsh, and judgmental... Simply because the individual has come to be defined by that which they love to practice...

While God does give us freedom to choose how we are to live our lives for the time being, it does not mean there will not be consequences for one's actions... This is where we are at within this nation, Western Europe, and other nations that have enjoyed relative freedom, and prosperity... Yet, this liberty has been abused, and not appreciated as it should be... Paying our Creator lip service, while living contrary to HIS will does not sit very well with GOD... HE is merciful!.. Yet, in HIS mercy, God does want a nation to live a life that does not entail sinful behavior, and the practice thereof as HE has defined it...

During this time of economic downturn experienced worldwide, it seems that the nations that are comprised of the West have not had a spiritual awakening to the moral ills that plague us... In fact quite the contrary has occurred... This is not a good sign at all... If indeed we do experience an economic upturn, it could very well lead to the state of an increase of moral depravity that transpired within Germany during that 14 year period after World War One...

What is ironic is if this monetary reform does occur within Iraq this year, it will have been within 7 year period since President Obama took office in 2009... If indeed Christine Lagarde's declaration of there being a 7 year period of strong economic growth takes place beginning in 2016, that would bring us to the year 2023... That would of course be a 14 year period beginning from the year 2009...

The number 14 was emphasized within her address to the National Press Corp because of it being 7 two times... Was this what she was eluding to, and did she know this as she explained the need to focus upon the number 7, and numerology... Remember this was an address that was given about the state of the world economy, and what she believed the future may hold... Compressing the year 2023 would give us the sum of 7... (2+0+2+3=7)... Is there something to occur at some point during the year 2023, and after this 7 year period is fulfilled?.. Time will tell...

There is one more area I would like to cover before I close this post... There have been an extraordinary amount of believers in Jesus Christ that have invested in this currency of Iraq... To say this is going to be a test for us is an understatement IMHO... Trying not to allow for wealth to become of such importance in a person's life that it give that person a false sense of security, is going to be one of the many exams for those who place their faith in the Son of God...

As time passes, and all is seemingly OK in one's physical life, it can be so easy to be lulled into lethargy concerning one's relationship with God... Hence the parable of Jesus Christ in Matthew chapter 25 concerning the 10 virgins, and how it would pertain to the times we now live in... This parable was given by Jesus during the same time HE was addressing the apostles about what will be experienced within our world just before HIS return... How could 5 of the 10 virgins fail to keep their spiritual principles intact, and fall into such a spiritual state so as to not even recognize that they had quenched the Spirit of God?... As symbolized by their lamps, and vessels holding the oil that kept their lamps lit, had run completely dry... Think about it!...

Some of the patriarch's of old stumbled as it concerned their faith in God because of wealth, fame, power, or physical ease... Satan understands human nature, and uses it to his advantage as scripture points out... The devil is the one influencing the people's of the nation's through his Babylonian system that is in the process of building the 7th empire that is represented symbolically by the 7th head of the beast which also has 10 horns upon it... (see Revelation chapter 17) The dragon, or Satan rides this 7 headed beast, and sits upon the nations while doing so... This means his influence is great, and unwittingly many are persuaded by his devices, and deception...

Which is why the continual focus upon our spiritual lives, as it pertains to so great a calling from God, for those whose eyes have been opened to Babylon's influence, should, and must be of utmost importance... Any of us will fail to remain faithful our trust in God is neglected... Falling away from the Truth, and believing a lie is so easy in a world that has its foundation's based on chicanery, and fraud... Only with the fullness of God's Spirit within one can an individual truly survive, and endure this supernatural treachery taking place...

Falling from God's grace, while relying upon the creation for one's strength, and deliverance will lead to the eventual worship of the man of sin, or beast as 2 Thessalonians chapter 2 states... Believing lies, and finding comfort within untruth has everything to do with the mystery of lawlessness, and being defined by it...

Understanding that we as individual believer's in Messiah are not able to trust ourselves apart from God is essential in finishing this race, and enduring to the end... Whatever end that may be within our own individual lives... Being honest about this is not weakness as some may perceive it to be... It is quite the contrary... It is a strength, and reliance upon the very ONE who has always been, and always will be...

God bless, and have a great weekend... Thanks to everyone contributing to this site with the various responsibilities it entails to keep it functioning is such an efficient fashion... Thanks again to BGG, and the Mrs for their tireless efforts in striving to seek the truth concerning this investment... As it has always been, and always will be the TRUTH will set us free... The ultimate TRUTH being one's personal relationship with our Savior, and God... The very ONE where Truth is found, as well as the release from spiritual bondage, and deception... A deception, that under the guise of freedom, leads to ultimate suffering, and death...

God is life, and wants us to live it abundantly, and with joy...

Popeye7