One Eye On the Past and One Eye on the Future

"Truth shall spring out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven." (Psalm 85:11)

There is a lot of trumped up, false, hypocritical, and deceptive criticism about Presidential hopeful, Newt Gingrich's statement on the wrongly named palestinians.  His statement was true; palestinians "are an invented people."

I majored in history in the university and the history of doctrine in graduate school.  Those majors have served me well.  They have enabled me to spot fraudulent claims of modern politicians, religionists, pseudo- everythings coming out of Hollywood, and any other source of distortion and lies.  I repeat what Brother Charles once said, "If you don't have a sense of history, you cannot go on," i.e., go on in truth and discernment. 

There is a very real sense than when, "Truth shall spring out of the earth... righteousness shall look down from heaven."  Where there is no truth, there can be no righteousness.  Falsehood will beget unrighteousness, and God's rejection.  It only when I get honest with myself that I will come to Jesus Christ, Who is, "The Lord our Righteousness."  It is only the people absolutely surrendered to Jesus Christ who can recognize honesty, the truth, and escape the deception which is increasing and will over take the earth in, "the last days."  History is truth and is not affected by those who try to rewrite it; it is done.  And in its finality it is a witness of, "Truth."  May God help us to learn from it. 

I have heard a lot of people say over the years say that history bores them.  If you are among them, I highly suggest a conversion.  History is fundamental and, yes, foundational to every aspect of our lives.  The Bible is history, and history, my friend, is not a bad word.  What I just wrote is in the realm of history now and affects what I write next.  Our heritage, our faith is history affecting our future.  America is where it is today, and where it may yet go, because it has ignored its history.  When that happens, any people group and/or person is headed for disaster.  All testimonies are historic proofs of Christ's faithfulness.  Okay, I guess by now you get the point.  What you and I learn from the past will enable us to navigate the surging rapids of the river ahead.  "Truth," and, "Righteousness," await the, "Pure in heart."

Father, in Jesus' Name, I embrace the past because it is a witness to Your Faithfulness.  Maybe I can say, Help me to keep one eye on the past and one eye on the future.  Amen.
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Interview with Daniel Pipes on the "invented people" remark of Gingrich and Daniel Pipes article at:                               www.apf327.blogspot.com
Unreached Peoples of the Day:       www.apfunreachedpeoples.blogspot.com

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When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

"Looking unto Jesus"

Hebrews 12:2

None Is Without the Need of Mercy

"Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me; fighting all day he oppresses me." (Psalm 56:1)

This is not only "a Michtam of David when the Philistines captured him in Gath."  It is a Psalm for all who have suffered oppression of any kind from any one or any government. 

I went through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem to the victims of the attempted German state sponsored genocide of the Jews.  I saw a video testimony of a Jew who through it all, even in the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, found joy and peace in the verses of the Torah.  Somehow I think if God's mercy could extend in such hellishness, surely the mercy of our Lord can extend to you and me-------- in anything.     

There are Followers of Jesus Christ whom I have known over the years who have been oppressed by family members, employers, people over them in the work place, even religious leaders.  Whether an oppression seems small or great to others, to the oppressed it is no small thing.  Oppression can lead to depression, health issues, and just an overall discouraging life.  But David knew the source of deliverance, "Be merciful to me, O God..."  History reveals that deliverance from, "man [who] would swallow me," does not always mean getting away from such.  Millions of Followers of Jesus over the centuries have lived and died under oppression.  Yet in the midst of it all, there was He Who alone is Mercy, Jesus Christ.  

May you or someone you know is experiencing, "....Fighting all day he oppresses me."  Call out, "Be merciful to me, O God...."  Now to the super spiritual, this is just too simple a prayer.  But I would rather be a part of David's lineage than theirs.  Jesus Christ is merciful; He has always been merciful, and always will be to the end of days. 

"Therefore, since we do hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) or become faint with weariness and exhaustion." (2 Corinthians 4:1, Amplified Bible)

Father, in Jesus' Name, Your, "mercies are new every morning."  I ask for and thank you for today's needed mercy.  Amen.

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Today's Unreached Peoples: www.apfunreachedpeoples.blogspot.com

Newyt Got It Right: www.apf327.blogspot.com  

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

"Looking unto Jesus"

Hebrews 12:2

"The Redemption of Jerusalem"

"At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem." (Luke 2:28, NASB)

I was on bus 7 today, a transfer from the bus I used to visit the Knesset.  Sitting next to me was a young Orthodox Jew, Luke 2 was playing on my ipod; I aimed the speaker at him. 

When this passage came, I found it quite a start.  I, probably like most, always thought it said, "redemption of Israel," but it does not.  It says, "looking for the redemption of Jerusalem," the Capitol of Israel always, "the City of the Great King."  Jesus came to redeem mankind, to save us from our sins, bring us into the Government of God, the family of God.  The Prophetess, Anna, made this prophesy which was fulfilled in the Baby right before her, and whose coming we are in the season of celebrating.  Because of Jesus, Jerusalem is my home too, "And all nations will flow to it."

I'm heading out to share in a Bible Study.  If you receive this soon, please keep me and the group in prayer.  Please see the article by Carolyn Click at: www.apf327.blogspot.com
Obama, Clinton, and Pannetta are revealing themselves to be the new "Axis of Evil."  I am deeply concerned for the United States of America if fools elect this administration to another term.  You cannot be blessed and curse Israel at the same time.

Father, in Jesus' Name, please give the United States of America a President who has surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and loves your Words.  Amen.
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www.apfunreachedpeoples.blogspot.com ;

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

"Looking unto Jesus"

Hebrews 12:2

"The Lord Merely Spoke"

"The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created.  He breathed the word, and all the stars were born." (Psalm 33:6, NLT)

This has been a unique mission in the Land. I have played through the Bible once, the New Testament 3 times and the Gospels 4.  Jesus is the, "stumbling block to the Jews," yet I have "felt" great power in His Words permeating the air here.  I know to many I seem a little "out there" on this, but those who know my testimony know that it was the, "God-Breathed," Word Who saved my life over 41 years ago----- and still does today.  If, "The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created," what is possible for you and me and nations when we receive what He, "merely spoke," and speaks?  Nothing less that the same creative power is loosed.  "He breathed the Word, and all the stars were born," and so was I.  Peter tells us that we are, "born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because 'All flesh is grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.  The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the Lord endures forever.'"  The only One and the only "thing" Who endures is Jesus Christ and His Words, "and His Name is called, 'The Word of God.'"

Thank you so much to all who are praying; my health is good, and I believe I have been accomplishing what I have "followed" Jesus here to do (John 12:26).  Thanks again to all who invested in this mission.  There are always unexpected expenses and you have made sure that I can meet the "surprises."  For those who have been praying daily for the "Unreached People Groups," I have been keeping up with posting them at: www.apfunreachedpeoples.blogspot.com

There is also a very prophetic article about what is going on in Europe, revealing the growing strength of Germany-- very interesting read @: www.apf327.blogspot.com

Also, if you have never watched the prophetic video, "The Rape of Europe," I highly recommend skipping that favorite sitcom and go to: www.antipasprayerforce2.blogspot.com

Father, in Jesus' Name, Your Word goes forth, and may You keep coming forth in my life and in this land, and the lands of those who receive this.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

"Looking unto Jesus"

Hebrews 12:2